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Question Period, exchange by exchange

AI-rated Each answer’s rating (answered, partly answered, deflected, answered something else) is a model’s reading of the exchange. How the AI rates this

1. deflected
   Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer rejects premise then pivots to Liberal climate plan and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing small-business burden.The Conservatives do not want to take action and have no plan to fight climate change.
2. deflected
   Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer denies claim and shifts to Conservative inaction record without confirming or denying exemption parity for small businesses.They have no plan to approach the fight against climate change and will not put a price on pollution.
3. deflected
   Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer mocks question as rhetorical trick and restates general pollution-pricing goal without addressing the exemption question.Therefore, let us make it very simple.
4. misdirected
   Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer turns to demanding Conservative plan rather than answering whether small businesses receive the same exemption.What is the Conservatives' plan to tackle the greatest global challenge we are facing right now?
5. misdirected
   Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reframes to upcoming election choice and attacks Conservative inaction instead of giving yes-or-no on small-business exemption.Canadians will be faced with a very simple question over the next 12 months.
6. answered
   Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly explains process follows court blueprint with environmental and consultation measures.we are following the blueprint put forward by the court to move ahead with this project in the right way.
7. partly answered
   International TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends deal benefits but does not address specific concessions on drugs, supply management or tariffs.The agreement in principle will eliminate uncertainty for our manufacturers and investors and improve the labour rights of all North Americans.
8. deflected
   International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites worker approval in Windsor but avoids addressing poll, drug costs and other listed concessions.Folks in Windsor, in particular, are extraordinarily pleased that we have secured access to the North American market for their jobs and industries.
9. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The question is a rhetorical attack ending in a demand to abandon the project rather than seeking information.we are actually following the blueprint put forward by the court to move ahead with this project in the right way.
10. deflected
    Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises small-business tax cuts but never addresses the requested exemption for small businesses.once again, small businesses across the country rejoiced at the fact that we lowered small business taxes to the lowest rate of any country in the G7.
11. misdirected
    Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for lacking a plan instead of addressing the request to table cost documents.excuse me if I find it a bit rich for them to be asking us to table documents when they have not even put forward any plan at all to fight climate change.
12. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes industrial targets and rebates but does not answer whether small businesses receive the same exemption.We have set a target for industry to reduce pollution and if it fails to meet that target, it will pay the price.
13. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates returning revenue to jurisdictions and attacks Conservatives rather than addressing the tax-grab claim.We are ensuring that we are returning all the money collected from the price on pollution to the jurisdiction in which it was collected.
14. partly answered
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer clarifies the 10% rural top-up and small-business support but does not fully resolve the spending-versus-rebate distinction raised.we are actually giving a 10% top-up to small and rural communities because we know that we need to make sure that everyone has the proper support as we move forward with a price on pollution.
15. misdirected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer insults the questioner’s intelligence and pivots to climate change instead of addressing the tax-grab allegation.if the member opposite, who spends so much time trying to worm around and confuse everyone about our plan, spent more time on developing his own plan to fight climate change, we would all be better off
16. answered
    HealthMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly outlines the government’s ongoing actions on the opioid crisis without deflection.Our response to this national public health crisis is comprehensive, compassionate and evidence-based.
17. deflected
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general provincial collaboration but avoids any mention of joining the lawsuit.We are going to continue to work with the provinces on initiatives they think can help
18. deflected
    Veterans AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses condolences and future policy but sidesteps why benefits for Garnier were not revoked.The minister has increased the level of scrutiny and the department is addressing its existing policy in relation to treatment of family members under extenuating circumstances
19. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats policy review language without addressing ongoing benefits to Garnier.the minister has taken steps to address the policy to ensure this does not occur moving forward.
20. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites privacy to avoid stating a position on revoking benefits.However, because a veteran is involved, I am not allowed to discuss what benefits he or his family may or may not be receiving.
21. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reiterates future policy change and privacy without committing to revoking benefits.However, because this is an issue that affects directly a veteran and his family members, we will not be commenting on the specifics of this case.
22. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms intent to hold companies accountable but provides no timeline or status update on the ombudsperson.We look forward to continuing to work with all members in the House to make sure that we are doing it the right way
23. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer focuses on health engagement without addressing the unspent cleanup commitment.We are actively engaged with the community to move it forward.
24. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer refuses to address hiring motive by citing an ongoing court case.The Conservatives are simply trying to indirectly prosecute an ongoing court case in the House.
25. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the date by accusing Conservatives of prosecuting a court case instead.The Conservatives are simply trying to indirectly prosecute an ongoing court case in the House.
26. deflected
    JusticeLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats prior deflection to court case without addressing documents or date.We will not comment on an ongoing court case.
27. deflected
    JusticeLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lectures on court rules and past Conservative behavior rather than addressing documents.That is why they cited that rule in the House over 300 times when they were in government.
28. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to NDP fundraising and general investment rules instead of Energy East or lobby influence.Why are they still hiding their secret fundraisers?
29. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer criticizes NDP approach and promotes Liberal plan without committing on Energy East.the NDP is all talk and no action.
30. answered
    EthicsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly denies the allegation with a single word.
31. deflected
    EthicsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again cites court case and prior disclosure without giving the specific date requested.The Conservatives are simply trying to indirectly prosecute an ongoing court case in this House.
32. deflected
    EthicsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer refuses engagement by citing judicial independence and past Conservative precedent.It would be inappropriate for me to comment on an ongoing court case.
33. deflected
    International TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends supply management and compensation but ignores the question on studies and ends by attacking the opposition.As always, the Conservatives are playing political games.
34. partly answered
    TransportMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states Transport Canada is looking at the spills but does not address enforcement actions.This is something which, of course, Transport Canada is looking at.
35. partly answered
    HealthLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms concern and ongoing work but provides no timeline or specific commitment on compensation.We are working with them, ensuring that it actually gives them the proper support.
36. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Erin Weir (Independent) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the national carbon pricing plan but does not address the proposed carbon tariff on imports.Unfortunately, Saskatchewan and other provinces decided not to move forward with a concrete plan to fight climate change and therefore, we are moving forward with our national plan.