Commons debates medical assistance in dying bill as rail blockades dominate question period

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1. deflected
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer discusses support for the sector instead of addressing the Prime Minister's feelings.Let me say how I feel about our country's oil and gas sector.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The response emphasizes complexity and collaboration without specifying actions against activist tactics.We need to work sincerely together to find common ground and our government is committed to doing just that.
3. deflected
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids explaining the delay by stating the path is not simple.It is simply untrue and false to suggest to Canadians that the path is simple.
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   Public SafetyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Responds by highlighting recent statements rather than providing a timeline for ending blockades.the Prime Minister showed leadership last week when he clearly said that the injunction must be obeyed
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   Public SafetyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Reiterates past statements and current work without providing a date.I want to point out that the Prime Minister demonstrated leadership last Friday when he said that the barricades must come down.
6. misdirected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to discussing NAFTA instead of addressing the Wet'suwet'en crisis.I want to take this opportunity to respond to the Bloc Québécois' question by pointing out that we are all working together to address an issue that is very important to the Canadian economy, and that issue is NAFTA.
7. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights the work in British Columbia but does not commit to a specific resolution timeline.With respect to the blockades, I want to point out that our Prime Minister demonstrated tremendous leadership last week.
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Indicates that the meeting is being handled by the Minister today in collaboration with the province.When it comes to meeting with the Wet'suwet'en leadership, that is what my colleague is doing today.
9. answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly states the minister is meeting the hereditary chiefs as requested.When it comes to a meeting with the Wet'suwet'en hereditary leadership my colleague, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations , is in B.C. with her B.C. counterpart doing exactly that.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. David Yurdiga (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to climate action instead of addressing the Teck withdrawal or Alberta jobs.the decision made by Teck Resources in the letter that the Teck CEO sent to me clearly demonstrates the need for all levels of government, and indeed all members in the House, to be working together to deliver climate action and clean growth.
11. deflected
    TransportMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses the oceans protection plan rather than committing to support the bill or repeal the ban.our commitment to safe shipping on the west coat of this country is a very strong one because we realize to what level it is important to get our products to Asian and other international markets.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the project cancellations and job losses, shifting to general economy-environment balance.growing our economy and protecting the environment is important work that transcends any single project.
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    Natural ResourcesKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer quotes the Calgary Chamber instead of addressing the PM's comments or Alberta support.We need real, decisive action on climate change, with tangible outcomes and conviction.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges Alberta pain but avoids the PM's alleged statements and pivots to national unity.I am very aware, and our government is very aware, of the pain and indeed, among many people, the despair in Alberta today.
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    Natural ResourcesMike Lake (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer begins to address the net-zero plan but cuts off without specifics on timeline or details.it is very clear that one of the things we have to do is develop a net-zero plan.
16. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists climate measures but ignores the spending critique and oil company comments.we have taken numerous measures to combat climate change.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific question on GHG targets and instead lists unrelated spending and general claims.Furthermore, every dollar generated by TMX will be invested in our transition to a clean economy.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The response repeats climate plan talking points without addressing whether the pipeline is harmful or the question of recognition.We have a plan to go beyond the 2030 targets.
19. answered
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms existing contingency and preparedness plans while noting WHO authority on pandemics.We already have emergency response plans in place.
20. partly answered
    HealthMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses travel advice and self-isolation but does not address whether entry restrictions like those in the US were considered.If someone has recently travelled to any jurisdiction with a confirmed case of COVID-19 and they are unwell or unsure, we are asking that they self-isolate for 14 days.
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    HealthMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms low risk yet need for preparation and existing plans but does not quantify pandemic likelihood or directly address stockpiling.at this time the risk does remain low, but we do in fact need to be prepared.
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    Consular AffairsMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer points to commercial flights and embassy services without committing to an evacuation airlift.We invite Canadians in Iran to take commercial flights while they remain available.
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    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks workers and notes guidelines developed with partners but does not address revising them based on nurses' concerns.The Public Health Agency of Canada released interim guidelines from medical professionals on infection prevention and control of COVID-19, which were developed in partnership with our provincial and territorial partners.
24. answered
    The EconomyMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states ongoing work to end blockades and restore rail service to address economic harm.we are working around the clock to solve this problem as quickly as possible.
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    Public SafetyMr. Brad Redekopp (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks opposition as 'hopeless' and pivots to general efforts without addressing timeline.I understand the members opposite are hopeless, but let me assure members that we are working tirelessly, both to re-engage—
26. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states barricades must come down and affirms law enforcement role but offers no specific action or timeline.These barricades are having an unacceptable impact on Canadians across the country, and they must come down.
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    Public SafetyMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer notes some trains moving and upcoming dialogue but does not address leadership or ending lawlessness directly.trains are beginning to move again, not only moving freight across this country but also moving passengers, so the situation is improving.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges hardship and reports backlog reductions but does not address ongoing Phoenix problems or the protest.Over the past two years, we have reduced the backlog by 39%.
29. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states no RCMP employees will move to Phoenix while any risk exists.no RCMP employee will be moved to Phoenix or the public service as long as there is any risk involved.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defers to future evaluation of a request rather than committing to waiving interest or extending deadline.I can assure the member that I will duly evaluate a request when it comes.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids yes/no on extension or interest waiver and conditions action on receiving a request.If they come to me and ask for such a request, I will take it very seriously.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer offers to evaluate a request but pivots to attacking prior Conservative cuts instead of addressing the deadline or interest.Should I remind my colleagues that they cut $400 million from these programs?
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids all specific accusations by pivoting to a comparison with the prior government.Unlike the previous Conservative government, which procured no jets, we are delivering real progress in purchasing 88—
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    HousingMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the broader national housing strategy instead of addressing the incentive's shortcomings in Toronto.I am happy to talk about the national housing strategy, which reintroduced federal leadership in housing after 10 years of inaction by that party when it was in government.
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    Forestry IndustryMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer never gives the requested yes-or-no confirmation and instead restates general targets and collaboration.We will continue to work actively with the provinces and territories, with all sectors, very much including the forestry sector, to ensure we are protecting spaces for years to come, but doing so in a manner that is economically sensitive.
36. partly answered
    PharmacareMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses openness to the bill and collaboration but stops short of endorsing the NDP plan.We will look very seriously at this bill.
37. partly answered
    HealthMrs. Jenica Atwin (Green) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms general mental-health funding commitments but does not confirm the specific national framework or budget details requested.During the recent federal election campaign, we committed to put billions of dollars to support not just mental health, but to improve access to primary care, to implement pharmacare and to improve in-home care for seniors.
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    HealthMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Mr. Kody Blois (Liberal). rhetorical question.Neither statement addresses the other's point of order; each raises an unrelated matter.I would like to thank the member for Lakeland for bringing that emergency debate so all members in this House could bring forward their thoughts, and I appreciated having that chance.
39. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists the planned business for the week and after the constituency break.this afternoon, we will continue debate at second reading of Bill C-7 on medical assistance in dying.