BREAKING: Trudeau says Opposition parties calling him a dictator is 'irresponsible'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed media on Wednesday, providing updates on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada.

Trudeau started by acknowledging the work done by Canada in the United Nations security council.

Trudeau stated on on July 8, his government would release "an economic and fiscal snapshot," which would "provide Canadians a picture of where our economy is right now, how our response compares to that of other countries, and what we can expect for the months to come."

Trudeau said that later today, Finance Minister Morneau would formally announce in Parliament that the snapshot will be released.

Last week, Trudeau had said that it was "very difficult" to know what the total costs would be, as it was dependent on "how many businesses reopen, and to what percentage."

"There are so many things that we simply don't know, that making projections about what our economy could look like six months from now, or a year from now, would be an exercise in invention and imagination," the prime minister said.

Trudeau said the economic snapshot would provide "details" on everything that the government has rolled out, though a full economic and fiscal update is still "unrealistic."

The prime minister would then go on to announce $500 million in funding to the discovery grants program—funding which will help "thousands of Canadian researchers... whether they're studying viruses, developing AI, or making strides in chemical engineering."

Trudeau also announced that as of Monday, Parks Canada would begin a gradual reopening of some sites.

Earlier on Wednesday, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchette took a direct jab at Trudeau, saying that he knew we lived in a monarchy, but was surprised at how Trudeau was suddenly king.

In response to the comment, Trudeau again pointed to the vote of three parties, who voted to suspend Parliament. Trudeau declined to acknowledge that the Liberals swayed the New Democrats to vote for Parliamentary pause by giving into their request to give Canadians ten additional sick days.

Trudeau said that it was "somewhat irresponsible" for the Bloc and Conservatives to say we live in a dictatorship.

Regarding how much Trudeau personally had riding on the UN Security Council seat, Trudeau said that he believed Canada "can, and should be stepping up on the world stage," saying that the council seat "could be a very powerful tool" for Canada.

"A seat on the UN security council is not an end to itself. It's a means to an end," said the prime minister.