Commons begins debate on medical assistance in dying changes

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1. deflected
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids explaining the delay on the desk and instead pivots to polarization and balancing jobs with environment.The work we need to do is to demonstrate that the way we move forward is by creating jobs and by protecting the environment at the same time.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps taking responsibility and repeats the environment-economy reconciliation talking point.This decision was Teck's decision.
3. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker for inventing statistics and lists unrelated Liberal achievements instead of addressing the lack of a net-zero plan.while the member opposite invents statistics, let us talk about a few things.
4. deflected
   Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing weak leadership and instead criticizes Conservative solutions while restating the need for a lasting solution.The Conservative Party's aggressive, simplistic solutions will not help anyone in this country.
5. misdirected
   Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker for allegedly calling hereditary chiefs radical protesters rather than addressing the leadership critique.it really concerns me that I might have heard the Leader of the Opposition refer to Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs as radical protesters, just because he disagrees with them.
6. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the UNDRIP commitment by noting prior blockage and intent to pass a jointly drafted bill.We remain committed to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and we will pass a jointly drafted bill.
7. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms a bill will be brought forward and lists reconciliation steps taken.as I promised Canadians, we will be bringing forward a bill on the UN declaration.
8. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing the Prime Minister to a meeting and instead notes the minister is available while criticizing simplistic solutions.the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations is prepared to meet with the hereditary chiefs at any time.
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to a meeting by discussing internal community complexities instead.I am of course open to engaging constructively, but in the right way.
10. misdirected
    The EconomyMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the Conservatives' rhetoric and motives rather than addressing leadership or blockades.once again, the Conservatives are pitting Canadians against one another with their divisive language and their dangerous rhetoric.
11. partly answered
    The EconomyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses peaceful resolution and police independence but does not directly say when the PM will uphold the rule of law.The policing decisions are being made by police services independently, as is due course for the law, and injunctions must be obeyed.
12. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response accuses Conservatives of petty politics instead of outlining any leadership plan or timeline.Unfortunately, the Conservatives continue to play petty politics by pitting Canadians against one another, ignoring the complexity of the situation
13. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer rejects aggressive solutions and emphasizes peaceful work without specifying when the law will be enforced.once again, the Conservatives are proposing aggressive, simplistic solutions that do not work.
14. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks Conservative climate policy instead of addressing whether killing the project was part of ending oil sands.The problem is that the Conservative Party of Canada and its provincial affiliates continue to think that the way to move forward on jobs is to refuse to move forward on fighting climate change
15. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to global investors and climate plans rather than addressing the claim of phasing out oil sands.global investors like Larry Fink of BlackRock and other significant international pension funds and investment funds have indicated that the way forward is to make responsible investments in jurisdictions that have plans to fight climate change
16. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that police intervention is not for politicians to order and emphasizes peaceful resolution.It is not for politicians to order the police to go anywhere or do anything.
17. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to the three specific actions requested and instead emphasizes ongoing meetings and police independence.Politicians should never order the police to do anything.
18. partly answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response details the investigation but frames it as sufficient without addressing the call for a fully independent one.the review includes two external vice-chairs.
19. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights external elements in the internal review but does not agree to a separate external investigation.The investigation includes two external vice-chairs.
20. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to overall job creation and climate efforts instead of addressing the energy sector impacts mentioned.over the past few years, Canadians have created over one million new jobs
21. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response accuses the questioner of misleading the House rather than addressing the policy impacts.I know the member opposite has respect for the House, with his long career in politics. He knows he should not be misleading the House deliberately.
22. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly outlines multiple specific measures the government is implementing to address climate and jobs.We have put a price on pollution right across the country.
23. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights existing actions on justice reform but does not engage with the specific request to invite the UN special rapporteur.We abolished peremptory challenges for both the Crown and the defence
24. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes partnership and ongoing work without providing a direct yes or no commitment.We will continue to work together to ensure economic opportunity and development that makes sense for the people of the north
25. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives' past record instead of addressing current funding or plan for NORAD modernization.That is why we have been pleased to put forward, over the past five years, historic investments in upgrading defence capacity after 10 years of neglect by Conservatives
26. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer mentions federal investments and BC collaboration but does not explain why promised funds remain unspent or outline immediate actions.We have moved forward on working with the Province of British Columbia on money laundering.
27. partly answered
    HealthMr. Chris d'Entremont (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer outlines pharmacare and rare-disease funding plans but does not address why Trikafta remains unavailable or any timeline for approval.We also recognize the high cost of rare disease strategy drugs, which is why we are moving forward with a way to support the provinces in those high-cost drugs.
28. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges negotiations and need to obey injunctions but does not specify federal steps to resolve the BC-linked blockades affecting Quebec.We are negotiating to find a peaceful solution.
29. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to provincial jurisdiction and lectures the asker rather than committing to federal action on the blockades.I do not think the member opposite is asking the federal government to assume the responsibilities of the provinces.
30. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes ongoing work with prairie provinces but offers no commitment on extending advance payments or waiving interest.That is why we are continuing to work with provinces, the prairie provinces in particular, to look at solutions
31. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer gives general reassurance without addressing the specific request for a plan on advance-payment deadlines.We will continue to look at all sorts of ways to support farmers in the important work they do for our country.
32. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes monitoring and general support but avoids any pledge on extending deadlines or waiving interest for advance payments.We are monitoring the situation.
33. misdirected
    Ukraine International Flight 752Peter Kent (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the specific accusations and apology request by shifting to general commitments and attacking the opposition.We will not play petty politics the way the members opposite choose to.
34. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response affirms a general stance on human rights but pivots to embassy closure without addressing the specific call to action.the Canadian government consistently stands up for human rights and the rights of minorities right around the world, which is exactly what we will continue to do.
35. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates broad human rights positions and Iran actions instead of detailing steps on the Sri Lanka motion or sanctions.our positions are consistent. We stand up for human rights everywhere around the world, whether it be in Sri Lanka or in Iran.
36. partly answered
    HealthMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response notes international efforts and investments but does not address the reported rise in infections or specific failures.We recognize there is much to do in Canada, as well, and we have, by investing in supports for communities, investing in grassroots organizations, investing in health approaches that are showing reductions in the rates of HIV, even though we recognize it continues to be a challenge.
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Wayne Easter (Liberal). substantive question.The response ignores the point of order and introduces an unrelated past policy matter.also on a point of order, I want to remind you that in 2013, the Harper Conservatives completely gutted the farm safety net programs, and for Conservatives—