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1. deflected
   JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer recounts past tweet deletions instead of addressing the lawsuit deadline.The Minister of Innovation had put the leader of the official opposition on notice in December, because he had used words that were not judicious and should not have been used.
2. deflected
   JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to Conservative fundraisers and health care instead of the lawsuit timeline.However, most recently, because the Conservatives have a history of misleading Canadians, they wanted to have a fundraiser.
3. misdirected
   JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the question format and pivots to Liberal fundraising rules rather than the core challenge.I know you could not find the question in there, but that is how the Conservatives mislead Canadians and call it a question.
4. deflected
   JusticeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the economy and accuses misleading instead of confirming any lawsuit action.That is exactly why our economy is working so well today.
5. deflected
   JusticeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends waiving privilege and accuses misleading rather than addressing the lawsuit threat.The Conservatives continue to mislead Canadians and that is not acceptable.
6. answered
   JusticeMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses OECD cooperation and commitment to the rules-based order.in March, the minister spoke to the chair of the OECD working group.
7. deflected
   JusticeMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats OECD cooperation claims without addressing the call for a public inquiry.in March, the minister spoke to the chair of the OECD working group.
8. deflected
   Government PrioritiesMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to climate policy achievements instead of addressing Loblaws funding or priorities.I am always happy to talk about what we are doing to fight climate change.
9. answered
   Government PrioritiesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly refutes the accusation and explains the tender process and emissions outcome.The reason Loblaws got this deal was that there was an open tender process that was open to businesses, communities, big businesses, small businesses and indigenous peoples.
10. deflected
    JusticeMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the lawsuit question and instead attacks the opposition leader's tweets.What happened is that the Leader of the Opposition used terminology and made accusations that were inappropriate.
11. deflected
    JusticeMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the court question and pivots to criticizing the member's health care views.let me remind the hon. member, who is more focused on privatizing health care than she is focused on making sure that we have a universal health care system that actually works for all Canadians.
12. deflected
    JusticeMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the lawsuit and instead highlights public meetings and attacks Conservatives for misleading.We will always speak out against the Conservatives when they mislead Canadians, because that is not how things are done here.
13. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer evades the court question and focuses on the PM's letter and opposition deleting tweets.The Prime Minister sent a letter to the Leader of the Opposition putting him on notice because he has a habit of misleading Canadians.
14. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the lawsuit and instead discusses opposition tweets and a tax booklet error.
15. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer dodges the court question and mocks the member for following the leader on Twitter.They are not allowed to speak out of turn, so I encourage him to follow his leader on Twitter so that he can maintain that speed.
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue and states it is under advisement without committing to action.This is obviously a matter that is under advisement with the department.
17. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Vandal (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses flooding response and school but sidesteps relocation funding timeline.Our commitment to a long-term relocation plan has not wavered and has not changed.
18. deflected
    JusticeMr. Scot Davidson (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores lawsuit question and pivots to unrelated economic talking points while attacking Conservatives.I can share that when it comes to our plan, we have seen 950,000 jobs created by Canadians.
19. deflected
    JusticeMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids the court case entirely and shifts to economy and climate plan while accusing opponents of misleading.What many Canadians are prioritizing is the economy and the environment.
20. deflected
    JusticeMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats prior deflection and urges focus on budget items instead of answering about the lawsuit.Instead of asking the same question, I encourage the member to focus on the policies that will have a positive impact on Canadians.
21. deflected
    JusticeMr. Kevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Dismisses the question and pivots to Saskatchewan's lack of a climate plan and federal incentives.Saskatchewan is one of the provinces that do not have a provincial climate plan.
22. answered
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Directly clarifies that the guidelines are from an independent panel and not government policy.As such, these are not official government guidelines.
23. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses general steel tariffs and support but does not address expiring safeguards or Weston family payments.We also put measures in place to help the industry on this side of the border.
24. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.Covers meetings and China talks but omits emergency debate request and broader market access issues.The Canadian representatives of the CFIA are having discussions with their counterparts in China to find a science-based solution.
25. deflected
    International TradeMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists actions taken but pivots to criticizing the opposition's budget vote instead of addressing when the PM will stand up for farmers.I remind members that the opposition parties voted against the agriculture budget.
26. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner for justifying foreign action rather than addressing how Liberals will resolve the crisis with China.I am surprised the hon. member is justifying a foreign government action against Canadian farmers.
27. partly answered
    International TradeMr. David Sweet (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains government actions on tariffs and relief but does not directly address why the new agreement was signed without removing tariffs.While Canada's countermeasures remain in place, we are providing targeted relief for Canadian manufacturers facing exceptional circumstances
28. deflected
    Marine TransportationMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refers to prior funding advice and offers a meeting but does not address changing federal rules for municipalities to protect the river.We directed the House leader to funding that is available and we encouraged our constituents to apply for that funding.
29. partly answered
    YouthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the idea and says it is being explored but does not commit to supporting the bill for a federal commissioner.The member opposite has put forth a good motion. We will be looking at that motion and coming back to the House with our position on it.
30. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights support for the navy and Davie contracts but avoids explaining why the government tried to cancel the Asterix contract.The shipyard was granted contracts last summer and even this fall.
31. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to defending the rule of law in the Norman case instead of addressing actions to undermine the Davie shipyard contract.I feel I should make it clear that we are following the rule of law in the Norman case.
32. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer insists the matter is for the court and urges respect for the rule of law but does not address why documents are being withheld.It is for a judge to determine this matter. It is not to be debated in the House of Commons nor is it to be determined by a political actor.
33. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Mr. Rémi Massé (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists auto sector investments but ignores the specific Oshawa and Windsor job losses and SNC-Lavalin comparison.Our government has invested over $5.6 billion in the auto sector, which has served to created and maintain tens of thousands of jobs since we took office.
34. misdirected
    Government PrioritiesMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the list of scandals and pivots to climate policy and rebates while mocking the questioner.that is probably the most support for the arts I have ever seen from a Conservative, so I think it is pretty impressive to see Conservatives coming along.
35. partly answered
    Caucus MembershipMr. Erin Weir (Independent) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the Attorney General role and McLellan review but does not address empowering an independent AG for caucus rules.In regard to the role of the Attorney General, we know that Canadians expect and deserve to have faith in their institutions and in the people who serve them.
36. deflected
    Air TransportationMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights general safety records without addressing night services or the FSS at Rouyn-Noranda airport.when it comes to the safety of our transportation system, Canadians and members can rest assured that we have one of the clearest safety records in all of Canada.
37. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms compensation for producers but does not locate the $3.9 billion in the estimates and attacks the opposition.we have always been clear with supply-managed producers that we would provide fair and full compensation, and we are keeping this promise.