Commons advances medical assistance in dying bill amid opposition criticism

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1. deflected
   House of CommonsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer corrects details on amendments and deadline but sidesteps the core accusation about shutting down debate and disrespecting Parliament.There were actually 16 amendments from different parties accepted throughout the committee process, but indeed the Supreme Court gave us a deadline of June 6, which we are endeavouring to meet.
2. deflected
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates the election mandate and consultation plans without addressing the call for a referendum.Canadians had their say in the last election, on October 19, when they voted for a party that promised to change our electoral system.
3. misdirected
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking the prior Conservative elections act instead of addressing the referendum demand or rigging claims.I always find it mildly humorous when the opposition talks about changing our electoral system and the way we vote without consultation, because that is exactly what the Conservatives did with the unfair elections act
4. deflected
   Democratic ReformDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer describes internal convention discussions but avoids pledging a referendum on electoral reform.As everyone knows, the Liberal Party is always ready to discuss various issues with all Canadians, and that is what we will continue to do.
5. partly answered
   Physician-Assisted DyingDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges provincial concerns and jurisdiction but offers no specific response to the Quebec minister's statement on enforceability.we have always shown a willingness to work with the provinces, while respecting jurisdictions.
6. answered
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly accepts the commissioner's recommendations and affirms intent to protect health and safety.On the contrary, Mr. Speaker, we are very pleased to accept the recommendations of the commissioner of the environment.
7. deflected
   Physician-Assisted DyingThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer asserts compliance with Charter and Supreme Court but does not address the specific court rulings or Charter concerns raised.first, Bill C-14 does comply with the Charter of Rights and the Supreme Court's rulings.
8. deflected
   Physician-Assisted DyingThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes responsible process and ongoing conversation but avoids admitting mistakes or explaining why courts are being bypassed.It is one that must be taken responsibly and with full awareness of both the concerns around vulnerability and the need to defend Canadians' rights, freedoms, and choices.
9. deflected
   MarijuanaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the government's marijuana position without addressing immediate decriminalization.on legalizing marijuana, we have always been very clear that it is about protecting young people from the easy access to marijuana that they have right now.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to engaging Canadians instead of addressing the referendum request.The conversation we are having about a possible end game, that of a referendum, is taking away from the important conversation we need to have here and now about ways to engage Canadians in the process
11. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the asker of misleading Canadians rather than addressing the referendum question.why is the member opposite trying to mislead Canadians?
12. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the opposition's listening ability while restating intent to listen without addressing the referendum.I understand the members opposite have a hard time with the concept of listening, but my job as minister is to listen and to reflect on the voices of those I have heard.
13. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the upcoming committee debate instead of confirming a referendum after consultations.The makeup, the mandate, and the ways that the committee will engage in the conversations are up to every member in the House, to shape that conversation.
14. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the hiring process without addressing the referendum or perceived bias in the voting system.As a member of Canada's non-partisan public service, I trust the public service and its decision.
15. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government's record instead of addressing the referendum question.Our commitment to increase the trust and confidence that Canadians have in our democratic institutions began as a result of 10 years of trampling on our democratic institutions by the party opposite.
16. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's past disclosure practices instead of explaining the cost discrepancy.I would like to remind my colleague that that is something the NDP was very slow to do in the previous Parliament.
17. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids yes/no on unilateral change by restating broad buy-in talking points.We will not move forward on any reforms unless we have the broad buy-in and support of Canadians.
18. deflected
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores tax increase question and pivots to spending measures and prior government record.We were clear that we wanted to improve the lives of middle-class Canadians and those striving to get in it.
19. deflected
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Does not clarify return of contingency fund and instead discusses prudence and investments.We put in a factor for prudence, a factor that makes sense.
20. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.Denies cut but does not address program placement reductions or PM's use of program.far from cutting this program, we cherish the program.
21. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats praise for program without addressing hypocrisy claim or cuts.this is an excellent program that serves Canadians well, both the parents of young children who need care and older Canadians who need care as well.
22. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses actions taken on softwood lumber but not why industry remains at risk.I am very aware of the importance of the forestry industry to Canada and to B.C., and I am working hard on this issue.
23. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Notes meetings and industry talks but does not explain lack of progress or delay.Officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative met with our teams last week and they will be meeting again soon.
24. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores specific spending examples and shifts to infrastructure investment commitment.our government has committed to doubling the infrastructure investments over the next 10 years.
25. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses the importance of travel without addressing the specific expense concerns raised.I believe it is important to go abroad to talk to investors, people who might invest in our country, to let them know what we are doing here.
26. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats general talking points on travel without explaining the high airfare costs.I know that it is very important to visit Canadians and international investors and tell them about Canada, our budget, and why they can invest in Canada.
27. partly answered
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the need for new office space but ignores the contrast with cutting tax credits.Therefore, in order to accommodate the new office, we have to have space.
28. partly answered
    Child CareMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes efforts to ease the transition but does not commit to overturning the rent decision.Public Services and Procurement Canada is working with Statistics Canada and the day care to find ways to ease the transition.
29. answered
    EmploymentMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the existing practice for setting wages in different jurisdictions.federal employees' wages are related to the individual jurisdictions where they are employed.
30. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on internal trade talks instead of addressing elevating the Comeau decision to the Supreme Court.This is an issue that we have raised very clearly when we discuss the agreement on internal trade with my provincial and territorial counterparts.
31. misdirected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government's record before pivoting to collaboration efforts.the member opposite knows, for the last 10 years the Conservatives very rarely met with their provincial and territorial counterparts.
32. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists budget investments rather than addressing raising the Comeau decision to the Supreme Court.in the budget, for example, we invest over $4.5 billion for the innovation agenda, an agenda that will help large businesses, small businesses, and the economy to grow.
33. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to investments instead of addressing the question on reducing small business taxes.They wanted the government to make investments.
34. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The response affirms ongoing efforts but provides no concrete actions or details on securing the release.I want to thank all colleagues from both sides of the House who worked very hard for Mr. Alaradi to be free and will not stop working hard until he is actually free.
35. answered
    InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the decision to involve the NCC in a transparent review process for hospital sites.our government understands the need for Ottawa to have a state-of-the-art hospital in its centre, and this is the reason why I asked the NCC to review possible sites for the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus through a rigorous and transparent process in order to provide the government with recommendations.
36. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references a voluntary review process rather than committing to imposing a fee ceiling.we have a voluntary obligation for the credit card companies to move forward on a fee review.
37. partly answered
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The response highlights support for the sector and an existing investment but does not directly address Bombardier inaction.When it comes to Bombardier, the member opposite knows we believe in the company.