Bloc motion to extend EI sickness benefits to 50 weeks dominates Commons debate

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1. misdirected
   Indigenous AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Trudeau ignores the question about protesters versus elected Wet'suwet'en leaders and instead attacks Scheer's absence from a meeting.The leader of the official opposition, the leader of the Conservatives, excluded himself from this conversation with his unacceptable approach to not have constructive dialogue but to follow an approach that would hurt the very people he supposes he wants to help.
2. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Trudeau restates a general talking point on reconciliation instead of naming any date for ending blockades.the Conservative Party of Canada continues to demonstrate that it does not understand that the path forward is concrete actions in reconciliation, in dialogue—
3. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Trudeau pivots to criticizing Conservative short-term tactics rather than addressing whether he recognizes Wet'suwet'en elected support for the project.We are engaged in actions that will lead to a long-term resolution of these issues in partnership and respect.
4. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Trudeau answers by attacking past Conservative governments instead of identifying who he intends to sit down with.we have seen this approach from the Conservatives through 10 years of Stephen Harper that did not get projects built, because they believed in picking and choosing who spoke for whom.
5. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Trudeau begins a partisan historical statement and does not specify which Wet'suwet'en representatives he will meet.five years ago, Canadians made a clear choice to support parties that were committed to reconciliation.
6. answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau directly states the plan to meet Wet'suwet'en people as the key step toward ending blockades.We are ready to meet with the Wet'suwet'en people any time to talk about how we can address these issues, and that will be the key to ending these protests across the country.
7. answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau confirms openness to regular meetings with all parties that wish to participate constructively.Yes, I am very open to ensuring that all parties in the House who want to work constructively will be regularly informed of our approach and our strategies.
8. answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau states the government will meet the hereditary chiefs as soon as possible.That is why what we need to do is meet with the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs as soon as they want to and as soon as they can.
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts focus to provincial roles and general legislation without addressing record-keeping.We have moved forward on legislation that restores support to indigenous communities for their kids.
10. partly answered
    Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue and states pursuit of leads but provides no specific actions taken.We are trying to pursue this to find out where it comes from, and I would urge Canadians to be safe near railroads.
11. partly answered
    Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the process of investigation but avoids committing to concrete enforcement steps.It is called detective work and that is what we are doing.
12. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer accuses the asker of scoring points instead of addressing the call for RCMP action.the last thing this very difficult situation requires is politicians trying to score political points by pretending that governments can instruct the police on how to do their job.
13. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates the need to respect provincial police discretion without committing to federal enforcement.when there is an injunction, we must respect the authority of the provincial police, which has the discretion to decide how to handle the matter.
14. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites RCMP procedures and independence rather than addressing the demand for government action.The RCMP operating manual for dealing with aboriginal demonstrations says very clearly that their responsibility is to preserve the peace, to protect life and property and to uphold the law
15. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Answer criticizes the asker for invoking rule of law while ignoring police independence.I am always shocked when someone invokes the rule of law and then chooses to ignore it.
16. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer expresses concern and restates dialogue as the approach without naming a responsible minister.As we have been saying from the outset, we will resolve this matter through dialogue.
17. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Sylvie Bérubé (Bloc) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses re-establishing dialogue by stating actions taken.That is why, together with the Government of British Columbia, we wrote a joint letter to the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs asking to meet with them as soon as possible.
18. partly answered
    Ukraine International Flight 752Mr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims firmness but provides no concrete outcomes on compensation or investigation.He made a promise to families in Canada that we will do everything we can to make sure that they get full disclosure, accountability, transparency and justice.
19. deflected
    Ukraine International Flight 752Mr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to unity and avoiding political points instead of addressing the apology request.I would ask my colleagues on all sides of the House to avoid trying to score political points on this very important and deeply personal issue to many Canadians.
20. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines the decision process but does not directly address compromising security.We will continue the discussions around the Huawei decision and do it thoroughly, carefully and expeditiously.
21. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer gives a general foreign policy overview without addressing Europe turning inward or sovereignty concerns.We are a leader in the world on critical issues, whether it is in Venezuela, or in the Middle East or in China, all around the world.
22. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly ties the mandate to implement UNDRIP to the question on rule of law and consent.I was honoured to receive in my mandate letter something that pertains precisely to the hon. member's question, and that is the implementation of UNDRIP into Canadian law.
23. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states ongoing discussions and commitment to a joint meeting with the chiefs.Discussions with the hereditary chiefs of the Wet'suwet'en nation are under way.
24. partly answered
    Consular AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reassures contact but gives no specific plan for the Canadians in Japan.Our embassy in Japan and our consular officials are in constant contact with these Canadians, including Mr. and Mrs. Ménard.
25. deflected
    Consular AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general efforts and thanks staff but provides no locations or health statuses for the Canadians.Our chartered flight is now en route to Japan.
26. misdirected
    HealthMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the site choice but ends by attacking the member for declining a meeting.My understanding, to the best of my knowledge, is that the member turned that meeting down.
27. deflected
    HealthMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to screening procedures without addressing the communication failure or site suitability concerns.I remind the members on the other side—
28. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the crisis and impacts but offers only a general commitment to dialogue without specific actions.We are working on a solution and we believe that we must find it through dialogue, which is what we are in the process of doing.
29. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the discrimination concern by confirming the planned extension of sickness benefits.In our platform, we promised to increase sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks, and that is what we will do.
30. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states the legal timeline and options but does not address the accusations of hypocrisy or foreign promotion.As it can with any project, it can approve the project with conditions, it can reject the project or it can extend the legislated timeline.
31. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on the assessment process and timeline without engaging the specific claims about the report or political motives.It now comes to cabinet to have a conversation about whether or not those effects can be justified under the circumstances.
32. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Chris d'Entremont (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lectures on legal authority instead of addressing the propane shortages or lack of a plan.However, this is circumscribed by two very important principles.
33. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer condemns the comments and notes process changes but never addresses whether the judge remains employed.The IRB has provided my office with assurances that it is overhauling its complaints review process and it is making sure that sensitivity training is mandatory for all of its members.
34. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats assurances on training and complaints but supplies no timeline or concrete next steps.The IRB has provided assurances to my office that it is overhauling the complaints process, that it is ensuring that mandatory training is being provided to all members so that we maintain the highest professional standards
35. answered
    Office of the Parliamentary Budget OfficerMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms that the Auditor General will receive the necessary resources.First, the Auditor General will have the necessary resources to carry out this important work.
36. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Mumilaaq Qaqqaq (NDP) asked Dan Vandal (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists northern initiatives but does not confront the premise of inaction on Wet'suwet'en or broader reconciliation.Together, we revised the Nutrition North list of subsidized food and lowered the cost of the northern food basket.
37. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsJody Wilson-Raybould (Independent) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pledges engagement and implementation of UNDRIP but does not commit to introducing legislation.We will be engaging with Canadians and working in partnership with indigenous peoples to implement the declaration as a framework for reconciliation.