Commons debates prime minister's conduct after chamber altercation

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1. answered
   House of CommonsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms withdrawal of the motion as requested.we withdrew Motion No. 6 from the Order Paper.
2. partly answered
   Physician-Assisted DyingRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses extending debate but emphasizes the Supreme Court deadline without committing to full speaking time.we will continue to look for a way to extend the debate and allow every member who wants to speak to speak.
3. partly answered
   Physician-Assisted DyingRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates respect for MPs and the deadline but does not address shutting down debate.we intend to continue to show Parliament and Canadians that we respect the role of members of Parliament
4. deflected
   Alleged Actions of Prime Minister in ChamberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the apology but avoids explaining the loss of self-control.our Prime Minister issued an unreserved apology this morning.
5. partly answered
   Physician-Assisted DyingDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms intent to allow speaking time but balances it against the court deadline without a firm commitment.we have every intention of giving all members a chance to speak, given the importance and sensitivity of Bill C-14
6. partly answered
   Business of the HouseMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes withdrawal of the motion and desire for extended debate but does not address stopping closure motions.we have withdrawn Motion No. 6 from the Order Paper.
7. partly answered
   Business of the HouseMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees on respectful debate and predictability but does not commit to stopping closure or last-minute changes.We will continue to work with all members to improve these issues
8. deflected
   Business of the HouseMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses respectful debate and extended hours but ignores the question about when sunny ways were abandoned.I agree with my colleague on the other side of the aisle that it is important to have more respectful debate in Parliament.
9. deflected
   Business of the HouseMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the accusation of bully tactics and the specific examples by pivoting to general calls for respectful debate.However, I do agree with her that we need to encourage more respectful debates in the House on all the important bills that the government has introduced in Parliament to fulfill the promises that we made to Canadians during the last election campaign.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the request to withdraw electoral changes and instead offers general statements on modernizing institutions.we all agree that our democratic institutions must evolve.
11. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise without addressing the call for a referendum or dropping changes to the voting system.I do not accept the premise that this process has failed before it has even begun.
12. partly answered
    Physician-Assisted DyingMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the need for debate and references the Supreme Court deadline but does not explicitly promise no closure motions.As I said, we respect the need to ensure that all of our parliamentary colleagues have the opportunity to speak to the bill on medical assistance in dying, including our colleagues in the Senate.
13. deflected
    Physician-Assisted DyingMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses past attempts to extend debate hours but evades giving a direct yes-or-no commitment on stopping debate.We remain optimistic and we are going to work with everyone to ensure that as many people as possible are able to speak to Bill C-14
14. deflected
    Democratic ReformJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the referendum question and urges moving beyond repetitive questions to a productive exchange.Let us engage in a productive exchange of ideas.
15. deflected
    Democratic ReformJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates the first step taken but does not address the demand for a referendum or respond to claims of a rigged process.We have simply taken the first step in fulfilling our promise to Canadians, over 60% of whom who said our democratic institutions needed to be modernized, needed to be strengthened, needed to be more relevant.
16. partly answered
    Physician-Assisted DyingMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the need for a regulatory framework but does not engage with the constitutionality concerns or court contradictions raised.We have seen, even this week, by the decision that was made in Alberta at a Court of Appeal, that in fact it is very important that a regulatory framework be put in place so this assistance can be provided safely.
17. deflected
    Physician-Assisted DyingMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general commitments without addressing the request to drop tactics and fix the bill via opposition input.We have been working incredibly hard with all members in the House to have detailed discussions to ensure we comply with the Supreme Court of Canada's deadline
18. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the process and committee but sidesteps the direct question on holding a referendum.We have put forward a committee to study a wide range of electoral reform options, including proportional representation and alternative voting, including online voting and mandatory voting.
19. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins to restate agreement on change but avoids the referendum and arrogance accusations entirely.what is clear is that we all agree that the status quo must end.
20. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer offers headache medicine sarcastically and pivots to historical voting rights instead of addressing the referendum question.I have some headache medicine in my desk, should you wish to have any.
21. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly evaluates the referendum as a tool and explains why it is not the best option with evidence from past votes.is a referendum a tool, a means of engaging Canadians? Yes, it is. However, is it the best tool? It is not the best tool.
22. partly answered
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges transparency concerns and promises future reforms but does not commit to demanding immediate public details on the project.in the coming weeks, I will introduce an independent, merit-based appointment process to secure good directors.
23. answered
    Official LanguagesMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to ensuring compliance with the Official Languages Act for the project.We will ensure not only that the energy east project complies with the Official Languages Act, but also that both official languages are promoted.
24. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the committee process and equal votes without addressing the referendum demand or accusations of misleading.The final decision will come to this House, where every member has an equal voice and an equal vote.
25. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the referendum demand and pivots to an apology and vague collaboration.For those who are interested in reforming our electoral system, let us work together.
26. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids any yes-or-no commitment and instead emphasizes complexity without addressing the referendum.Electoral reform is neither simple nor easy to address.
27. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the referendum request entirely by shifting to general praise of new technology.in the 21st century, we have the technology available to us that did not exist even 10 years ago.
28. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses accessibility in principle via legislation but does not speak to immediate park infrastructure fixes.I am excited to be working with them to make sure that our parks and trails are accessible.
29. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses upcoming consultations but gives no timeline for the promised legislation.I am working with stakeholders from a variety of disability groups as we design an inclusive and engaging consultation process
30. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the lawsuit request and instead attacks the previous government's record.This came about because of years of neglect by the former government on this file.
31. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer evades the Equitas lawsuit question by listing past Conservative cuts rather than addressing current policy.It cut 800 front-line support staff workers who worked with our veterans.
32. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refuses to engage the whip on the lawsuit and instead labels the questions hypocritical.It is really above the height of hypocrisy, these questions regarding this file from the former government.
33. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The minister directly addresses the food bank comments by stating they were insensitive and expressing regret.I have stated that my comments on that issue were insensitive. I regret them.
34. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.The minister explains the pay system issues and the resources being deployed to resolve outstanding cases.we are working very closely to make sure, as every employee deserves to be paid, that every employee is paid on time.
35. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.The response gives general assurances on grain delivery without committing to extending the Act's provisions.I can assure him that this issue will be addressed in a proper forum to take care that grain is delivered to the ports
36. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Michel Boudrias (Bloc) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes rail safety funding but deems comments on bypass funding premature pending study completion.However, it is premature for comments on funding for a rail bypass before the study is completed.
37. deflected
    Physician-Assisted DyingMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The minister emphasizes ongoing discussion and the legislative timeline without addressing support for the amendment.We look forward to the continued discussion.