Commons debates RCMP act changes as blockades disrupt rail service

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1. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses dialogue and meetings but ignores the specific claim about majority Wet'suwet'en consent and bullying.our government is seized with this issue and we believe that dialogue is the best and most preferred way to deal with these matters.
2. partly answered
   The EconomyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges impacts and mentions working toward resolution but avoids addressing the call for the Prime Minister to stop the blockades.We are working with all levels of government to find a swift resolution to these blockades.
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   Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer recognizes the troubling situation and calls for resolution but sidesteps the demand to stand up for law and order.We want to keep the discussions going in search of a peaceful solution as quickly as possible.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer criticizes the questioner for simplistic solutions instead of addressing layoffs in Gaspé.Now it surprises me to hear the member for Louis-Saint-Laurent offering Canadians such simple, or rather, such simplistic solutions to such a complex problem.
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   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reiterates concern and dialogue limits but does not respond to the specific request for the Agriculture Minister to address the UPA letter.We are in the process of weighing all our options so we can defuse this crisis as quickly as possible.
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   The EconomyMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states readiness to meet chiefs and seek peaceful resolution but does not confirm actions on RCMP presence or pipeline hold.Our Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and our Minister of Indigenous Services have stated that they are ready and willing to meet with the hereditary leadership at the earliest opportunity.
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   The EconomyMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes awareness of layoffs and urges dialogue but provides no concrete timeline or actions for ending the crisis by Monday.All parties must engage in open and respectful dialogue to ensure the situation is resolved peacefully.
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   Indigenous AffairsMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes cabinet work and meetings but avoids committing to a direct meeting by the Prime Minister with hereditary chiefs.The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and the Minister of Indigenous Services have stated that they are ready and willing to meet with the hereditary leadership at the earliest opportunity.
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   Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses ministerial work and reconciliation but never addresses a meeting with hereditary chiefs.A number of ministers have been working around the clock to address the situation on an urgent basis.
10. deflected
    The EconomyMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes dialogue without stating any timeline or action to end the blockades.We understand that the path forward to a sustainable resolution of the blockades is through dialogue, and this is the approach we are using.
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    The EconomyMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the propane issue and states that blockades must be lifted as soon as possible while preferring dialogue.It is also clear that dialogue does have its limits, and the blockades must be lifted as soon as possible, but in a peaceful way.
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    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the question about instructions and instead attacks the asker by referencing a colleague's past statements.I also invite the member for Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles to turn around and speak to his colleague from Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis , who once was the public safety minister.
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    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again sidesteps the question on instructions and instead quotes the asker's colleague from 2015.On May 13, 2015, our hon. colleague, the member for Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis , said that he had full confidence in the judgment of the RCMP and that he respected the RCMP's operational independence.
14. deflected
    Public SafetyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the dialogue approach without addressing the premise of rewarding law-breaking or restoring lawfulness.We understand that the path forward to a sustainable resolution of the blockades is through dialogue, and that is the approach we are taking.
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    Public SafetyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as offering simple solutions and reiterates dialogue without engaging the reward-for-lawlessness claim.over time, we have become accustomed to the Conservative Party offering simple solutions to extremely complex problems, but I think this is taking things to a whole new level.
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    The EconomyMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recognizes the urgency for farmers and states that dialogue has limits and blockades must end, though no specific weekend action is named.Dialogue does, however, have its limits. It cannot go on forever, because this situation is having serious impacts on the Canadian economy, farmers and business owners.
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    The EconomyMrs. Louise Charbonneau (Bloc) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concerns and notes meetings but offers no concrete weekend removal plan.In terms of actions, the Prime Minister is meeting with his ministers and the incident management centre as we speak.
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    The EconomyMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates dialogue without providing any worker support plan.We are hoping for a swift resolution to ensure that Canadians impacted by these blockades can return to work and that businesses can get their goods to market.
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    The EconomyMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses dialogue but ignores the request for an economic catch-up plan.However, the path forward to a sustainable and lasting resolution is through dialogue, and that is the approach we are taking.
20. misdirected
    Rail TransportationMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The response addresses corridor service instead of explaining the Atlantic Canada suspension.VIA Rail has removed some service in the corridor.
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    Rail TransportationMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids all details on costs or legal action against organizers.However, the way to resolve this blockade in an effective manner is through dialogue, and that is the approach we are taking.
22. misdirected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Mumilaaq Qaqqaq (NDP) asked Dan Vandal (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise and lists unrelated investments rather than addressing the meeting request.nothing could be further from the truth.
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Bernadette Jordan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes ongoing negotiations but does not confirm a direct meeting with the chiefs.the Government of Canada is working collaboratively with the five Nuu-chah-nulth first nations to advance reconciliation with regard to their right to fish and sell fish.
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    Public SafetyMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states blockades must end but ends by attacking the opposition member.I suggest the member opposite tell Peter MacKay that.
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    The EconomyMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids any timeline or billing solution by pivoting to dialogue.That is the path we are taking.
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    The EconomyMr. Jeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the dialogue path without addressing when action will occur.We are hoping for a swift resolution to ensure that Canadians affected by these blockades can return to work and businesses can get their goods to market.
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    The EconomyMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the threshold concern but rejects announcing a deadline.However, dialogue has its limits, given the economic impact this problem is having on the Canadian economy.
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    EmploymentMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details federal steps taken but does not address handing control to Quebec.In 2019-20, we hired 34 new staff in Quebec, reallocated $1.7 million within ESDC to address the backlog and reviewed and streamlined processes.
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    EmploymentMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights federal investments without agreeing to transfer LMIA responsibility.We will continue to work to ensure that this program works for employers, for workers and for the Canadian economy.
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    Rail TransportationMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rebukes the asker on vigilantism instead of naming a date for resuming transport.I would advise the member opposite to discourage any and all citizens who might be tempted to use vigilante justice.
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    Rail TransportationMrs. Tamara Jansen (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer begins to restate dialogue but is cut off without addressing the bread shortage scenario.we do appreciate the concerns and hardships faced by small business owners, farmers and manufacturers across the country, but the path ahead is through dialogue.
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    Public SafetyMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends law-enforcement independence and lectures the asker rather than committing to enforcement direction.To hear members laugh at such a serious matter is unbecoming of the Conservative Party.
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    The EconomyMr. Richard Bragdon (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids any timeline or action on ending blockades and instead repeats the preference for dialogue.a path forward for a lasting solution is through peaceful dialogue.
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    The EconomyMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the minister's absence and location by restating the government's general stance on dialogue.We want a lasting solution to these blockades, and that is through dialogue.
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    The EconomyMr. Marc Dalton (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the economic harm and notes recent developments and limits on dialogue without directly addressing when barricades will be removed.this cannot go on indefinitely because of the impact it is having on the Canadian economy
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the request to release the cost report and instead promotes the project's benefits.The TMX project will create thousands of good middle-class jobs, accelerate Canada's clean-energy transition and open up new avenues for indigenous economic prosperity.
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    Post-Secondary EducationMr. Paul Manly (Green) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists other student aid measures without addressing the elimination of interest on loans.we will increase the Canada student grant by $1,200, extend Canada's student loan repayment grace period from six months to two years after graduation