Commons advances CUSMA bill amid economy and health queries

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to past achievements and coronavirus flexibility without addressing broken promises or specific losses mentioned.That is why we are so glad we kept some flexibility so we could invest in Canadians.
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   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Conservative record instead of explaining why deficits were run during growth.we remember the Conservatives' approach, which was to cut veterans' services, cut public health, and eliminate health care services for the most vulnerable Canadians and refugees.
3. misdirected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking the Harper record rather than addressing the specific pre-coronavirus deficit outcomes listed.that is exactly the question Canadians were asking themselves in 2015, because Stephen Harper and the Conservatives added over $150 billion to the national debt with nothing to show for it.
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   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reframes the question around why investments were made instead of addressing the specific surpluses and debt paydown cited.the member opposite asks a good question. Why did we invest in Canadians?
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   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists past investments and poverty reduction while ignoring the question about corporate spending and future deficit plans.We made the decision to invest in Canadians and we have reduced poverty more than any other government, lifting a million Canadians out of poverty over these past years.
6. partly answered
   SeniorsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges seniors' vulnerability and references past GIS increases but does not commit to new purchasing power measures at age 65.We recognize that the coronavirus will present challenges for our workers, our families, our seniors and our business owners.
7. partly answered
   SeniorsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references existing senior supports but avoids any new commitment on purchasing power or budget timing.We are taking care of our seniors now, and we will take care of our seniors through the challenging times we are facing due to the coronavirus.
8. partly answered
   HealthMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises future announcements on worker supports but provides no timeline or details on sick leave measures.That is why we will be announcing measures to help our workers and help Canadians right across the country as things evolve with the coronavirus.
9. partly answered
   HealthMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses general support for workers but avoids confirming acceptance of specific cruise season advice.That is why we are working with provinces and various sectors to ensure that we are supporting Canadians through difficult times.
10. misdirected
    The EconomyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the question to attack the prior government's record instead.If I look back to the Harper government's record, I will note that it added $150 billion to the national debt and had the slowest rate of economic growth since the Great Depression.
11. deflected
    The EconomyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Counters with statistics and attacks the questioner's facts rather than addressing current policy.the feigned sanctimony coming from the Conservatives on these issues is simply difficult to accept.
12. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the project but provides no concrete plan or actions to support it.We understand that GNL Québec intends to continue the assessment process as the company seeks new investment for its proposed project.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Defends fiscal record with unrelated past achievements instead of addressing crisis response.Our debt-to-GDP ratio is, in fact, the strongest of any G7 economy.
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    Natural ResourcesMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Restates general commitment without specific actions for Alberta's energy sector crisis.We fully intend to be working actively with the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan and other provinces around the country to ensure that we continue to move forward in the right way.
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    The EconomyMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Dismisses the premise with a quote and pivots to unrelated poverty reductions.Any notion that the 'fiscal cupboard is bare' is irrefutably, absolutely, 100%, 180 degrees wrong.
16. answered
    HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Directly confirms protocols exist and describes recent implementation.In fact, just last week, we implemented right across Canada, at all our land, rail and marine ports of entry, new regulations and requirements for our border officers to ask questions regarding the virus.
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    HealthMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes general measures and thanks officers without addressing the specific request for immediate information, protection, and reimbursement.Our officers stand ready to do their part to keep Canadians safe, and they have the tools to assist in this public health crisis.
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    HealthMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the border measures but does not commit to expanding screening, quarantine, or stopping flights as asked.The measures we have taken at the border are targeted, based on evidence and done in a manner to protect the health and safety of Canadians
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    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates collaboration and personal contact with the union president without resolving who is telling the truth or addressing the union's public claims.I have spoken to the head of the CBSA union, Mr. Fortin, on a number of occasions.
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    HealthMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites science and WHO recommendations but does not explain the lack of screening for the specific traveler from Italy.We have not done that alone. This is with the best scientific evidence from Canada, through partnership with the World Health Organization recommendations.
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    HealthKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to note that the case was community transmission rather than addressing the request for vigorous screening and mandatory quarantine of travelers.I would like to point out that the case that the member opposite is referring to would not have been detected under a mandatory quarantine or anything at the border because, in fact, it was a case of community transmission.
22. partly answered
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes ongoing meetings with provinces but does not provide or commit to releasing a detailed inventory of needed medical resources.The ministers of health and I have been meeting for two and a half months, once a week by teleconference, to ensure that we actually know what we need to do together.
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites pre-existing budget measures and readiness but does not detail current actions for water, housing, or hospital access in the named communities.We know that first nations and Inuit are susceptible and more vulnerable to coronavirus. We are prepared as a ministry to engage in surge activities should they be required.
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    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question by noting committee independence and Bloc capacity rather than addressing the alleged deal or obstruction.As for the committees of the House, they are independent and make their own decisions.
25. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the exchange accusation by redirecting to committee rules.I invite him to read the rules of the House committees, which clearly indicate that committees are masters of their own destiny and make their own decisions.
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    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer turns the question into an attack on the asker for questioning the Bloc.If they want to ask these kinds of questions, they can discuss them outside the House—
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    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer evades the bribery claim by suggesting a casual beer meeting instead.if my colleague is so interested in what Bloc MPs think, he can invite them out for a beer and talk it out.
28. partly answered
    HousingMr. Denis Trudel (Bloc) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses the bilateral agreement goal but provides no spending figures for Quebec.We hope to reach a bilateral agreement with the Government of Quebec, as we did with the other provinces and territories.
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    HousingMr. Denis Trudel (Bloc) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Answer stresses collaboration without addressing the unconditional transfer demand.We will continue to work with all levels of government to serve Canadians and ensure that every Canadian has safe and affordable housing.
30. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Philip Lawrence (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains the IJC process and upcoming briefing on water levels.The IJC is looking actively at measures it may take to address some of those levels.
31. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer details investments and digitization but gives no timeline for clearing the backlog.we are working very hard on this backlog, and that we invested just under $700 million in the operating budget last year.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to criticizing the previous government rather than addressing the current backlog plan.when my hon. colleague's government was in place, it fired 1,000 employees and cut the budget.
33. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the panel report and states no decision has been made but provides no position on the project.Our government has not made a decision.
34. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer points to existing risk management programs but offers no new or specific actions to address the described trade and price issues.Our farmers have access to a wide range of risk management programs.
35. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the processing plant closure by describing ongoing work with industry and the province while noting food safety constraints.Our government is working with the industry and the Province of Ontario to find short-term alternatives and to see how the meat processing capacity can be increased.
36. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Bernadette Jordan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general collaboration on impacts but does not address the request for urgent investment in a specific relief package.We are continuing to work with our partners and stakeholders to consider actions that help minimize the impacts while achieving conservation efforts.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Paul Manly (Green) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids any stance on a ban and instead notes provincial jurisdiction over fracking regulation.the development and regulation of Canada's shale and tight resources and oil and gas reserves falls primarily within provincial jurisdiction.