Commons debates bill to add gender identity protections to human rights act

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1. deflected
   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the accusation by restating their commitment to Canada.the only flag we are waving is the red and white Canadian flag.
2. misdirected
   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts to attacking the previous government's record instead of addressing what is on the table.we will not take lessons from anybody as it regards trade.
3. partly answered
   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses the approach to TPP by explaining the consultation process.
4. deflected
   FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the question about spending control and pivots to job creation.Over the past 12 months, the government has created 139,600 jobs in Canada
5. deflected
   International TradeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the criticism by defending the approach without addressing the amateur claim.
6. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Focuses on the investment figures rather than addressing the accusation of secrecy.we were elected on a platform to invest more than $120 billion in infrastructure over the next decade.
7. deflected
   InfrastructureMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Expresses surprise at the question instead of addressing honesty.I am surprised the member opposite would not understand our infrastructure plan.
8. answered
   HealthMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.Directly states they are addressing the crisis with actions and a conference.we are in a national public health crisis in Canada.
9. partly answered
   HealthMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the crisis and existing actions but does not address declaring a national emergency.we are in a national public health crisis in Canada.
10. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). rhetorical question.The question uses sarcasm to attack rather than seek information, and the answer restates general efforts without addressing the paradox claim.we got to work right out of the gate.
11. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats prior points about a framework and consultations but avoids the 100-day commitment or minister change.we have been hard at work on this file from the beginning.
12. misdirected
    Dairy IndustryMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker on supply management instead of addressing the transition program or respect for farmers.I am appalled to hear this kind of question from the member who is leading the campaign started by one of his colleagues to do away with supply management.
13. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists approved projects but does not explain the lack of jobs or growth from infrastructure spending.our government has approved more than 980 projects throughout the country, with the combined value of more than $12 billion
14. deflected
    InfrastructureMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). rhetorical question.The question mocks the bank and MPs rather than asking a factual question, and the answer shifts to listing funding amounts.Since taking over, we have approved more than $1.5 billion for projects in Quebec.
15. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses youth employment challenges with specific programs but ignores tax and mortgage issues raised.We not only doubled the number of work opportunities in the summer, but we will be rolling out an intensive and comprehensive program, called "work integrated learning"
16. deflected
    PensionsMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights other senior supports but does not address the seniors price index promise.We increased the guaranteed income supplement, which helped 900,000 Canadian seniors.
17. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes their UN resolution but avoids committing to the specific negotiation process next year.Our goal is to convince countries that have nuclear weapons to be at the table as part of an effective disarmament process.
18. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the previous government's record instead of addressing the carbon tax modeling assumptions.something that the previous government did nothing to address
19. deflected
    The EnvironmentMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites industry support but sidesteps the NEP 2.0 accusation and pipeline inaction claims.I suggest the hon. member listen to some of the voices of Canadian industry, companies like Suncor, Enbridge, and Shell
20. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to listing Conservative voting record instead of addressing rural seniors' costs under the carbon tax.They voted against a child benefit that helps nine out of 10 Canadian families
21. misdirected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to attacking Conservatives' opposition to other policies rather than responding on food prices or poverty impacts.I would be curious to know why our Conservative friends have been opposing, systematically, all measures working in favour of the middle class
22. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly clarifies the inquiry's mandate on policing and family support.the commission does indeed have the mandate to look into policing; does indeed have a broad mandate for them to do exactly what the families have asked for
23. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.Answer outlines the review and moratorium but does not commit to a bill or timeline for enforcement.While the review is under way, the offices that had been slated to become unilingual under the current regulations will be subject to a moratorium.
24. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists unrelated job numbers instead of addressing Keystone XL priority or Alberta unemployment.we have created 139,600 jobs. These jobs are across the country, including in Alberta.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats prior statement on one pipeline while ignoring diversification and roadblocks.I am a bit confused by the member's question, because this will now be the fourth time this week that I have said that the government is actually very confident in the Keystone XL pipeline.
26. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer outlines process but provides no specifics on location, duration or combat status.No decision has been made on those future contributions, but we will share when it has.
27. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates general process without addressing transparency or mission details requested.We are doing our homework. We are talking to our allies. We are planning on the ground.
28. answered
    HealthMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains funding status and transitional support offered.The Minister of Health has asked the Public Health Agency of Canada to assist these impacted organizations by working with them to extend transitional funding for another year.
29. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses future plans instead of immediate cleanup action or support for groups.This incident underlines the need for change, and that is why the minister announced a plan to enhance marine safety in a meaningful way.
30. misdirected
    HealthMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Mr. Michel Picard (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses seizures generally without acknowledging China as source or committing to crackdown.The agency is currently looking at ways to improve its ability to detect and intercept illegal drugs.
31. partly answered
    HealthMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists attendees but does not address exclusion of pain management doctors.Today and tomorrow the Minister of Health is co-hosting a conference and summit on opioids to bring groups like the Canadian Medical Association, the College of Family Physicians of Canada, the national and provincial colleges of physicians and surgeons, and the Canadian Pain Society to discuss the current crisis
32. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer covers testing and destruction compensation but omits winter housing and feed costs.The CFIA will provide compensation for all animals that it orders destroyed because of tuberculosis.
33. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Mr. Michel Picard (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general policy without addressing the specific request for transfer of detainees.This is looked at as the last resort possible, and we are working on alternative solutions to ease it.
34. deflected
    Canadian HeritagePeter Van Loan (Conservative) asked Mr. Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The response reframes the question instead of addressing the denial of the specific project.If by "the Liberal war on history" he means bringing indigenous people back into their historical context, referring to LGBTQ2 members, making sure that we have rich relationships with multicultural communities, and making sure that we fully value official bilingualism, then our government is resetting the record on history.
35. partly answered
    HealthMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concerns and states commitment to work with Quebec but does not commit to transferring funds or respecting choice specifically.The Minister of Health is aware of the concerns of Quebec and is committed to working with it on this issue.
36. partly answered
    HealthMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges concerns and states commitment to work with Quebec but does not commit to transferring funds or respecting choice specifically.The Minister of Health is aware of the concerns of Quebec and is absolutely committed to working with it on this issue.
37. deflected
    Dairy IndustryMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims satisfaction with the announcement without addressing the call for a better assistance package.Canada's dairy producers were pleased with our announcement.
38. answered
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms commitment to engagement and review of the proposal.This week my department met with the planning commission and reiterated our commitment to supporting their engagement process.