Commons advances CUSMA bill in longest debate of the day

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1. deflected
   The EconomyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes Liberal economic record without addressing whether to change course on red tape and taxes.Our approach of investing in Canadians and in their communities is working, and we are going to continue.
2. deflected
   The EconomyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists tax and benefit policies without addressing whether spending is harming growth relative to the US.the very first thing we did when we took office was to cut taxes for the middle class and raise them on the wealthiest 1%.
3. deflected
   The EconomyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservative debt record and motives instead of addressing red tape, taxes, or investment flight.The Conservatives may feel that investing in a Canada child benefit is wasting money and that lifting a million people out of poverty does not count for much, but we know it makes a real difference in the lives of Canadians.
4. partly answered
   The EconomyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly counters the investment claim with data but does not address handouts to specific companies.foreign direct investments actually increased 19% last year because of the initiatives we put forward.
5. misdirected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reframes to job protection while ignoring the corruption and Bloc deal allegations entirely.Canadians expect their prime minister to protect jobs, and that is exactly what I did and what I will continue to do.
6. answered
   HealthMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses border screening measures and investments.we have been keeping the public informed and investing in our borders and in the Canada Border Services Agency to ensure that Canadian and foreign travellers entering this country are aware of the measures keeping them safe.
7. partly answered
   HealthMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers health and economic support but omits daily press conferences, border control specifics, and seniors' purchasing power.we have invested and will continue to invest in our health care system to keep Canadians safe.
8. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges gaps for non-EI workers but offers no concrete new program commitment.We recognize that there are segments of the population that will not have access to employment insurance.
9. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses support via EI but does not commit to universal paid sick leave.That is why we are going to make sure that we are working hard to support Canadians right across the economy through EI but also through other systems.
10. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the specific offer question and attacks Conservatives instead.I know this will come as quite a surprise to the Conservatives, but there are people in the House from different parties who are focused on the well-being of Canadians and do not want to play political games at the expense of workers.
11. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Changes subject to coronavirus and accuses Conservatives of games rather than addressing the deal.Meanwhile, the Conservatives care only about playing political games and dredging up these old issues.
12. answered
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Directly denies giving anything to the Bloc.Mr. Speaker, I gave the Bloc absolutely nothing.
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Restates general responsibility without confirming or denying a deal.it is the responsibility of the Prime Minister to stand up for Canadians while upholding the law, and that is exactly what we have done.
14. answered
    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Direct denial of any exchange with the Bloc.Mr. Speaker, we gave the Bloc nothing.
15. deflected
    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the honour question by restating general duties.the Prime Minister has a responsibility to protect jobs across the country and uphold the law.
16. answered
    Government PrioritiesMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses border protection and seniors' support.We will of course continue to invest in our seniors, as we have done since coming to power in 2015, by increasing the guaranteed income supplement for the most vulnerable.
17. deflected
    HealthMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers COVID-specific funding but avoids the request for a permanent 5.2% transfer increase.We will always be prepared to work with the provinces to improve our health care system for all Canadians, while ensuring that we respect provincial jurisdictions, of course.
18. answered
    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly denies giving anything in exchange despite the loaded premise.
19. deflected
    HealthMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response emphasizes following experts without addressing use of the Quarantine Act.On this side of the aisle, we believe in science.
20. partly answered
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general screening but does not confirm kiosk updates for specific countries.We have stepped up our monitoring, and screening processes have been added at all international airports, land border crossings and points of entry.
21. partly answered
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer asserts knowledge of identities but does not address health screenings for irregular crossings.We know the identity of each and every person coming into Canada at official points of entry or irregularly.
22. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response highlights consensus and commitment without addressing immediate compliance with the tribunal ruling.We have worked closely with the parties and found consensus on a number of key areas.
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer reassures involvement but offers no specific plan or assessment for reserves.That is why we are focusing very much on what we can do to make sure that the coronavirus and its potential impacts do not devastate indigenous communities.
24. partly answered
    HealthCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines general drug strategies without a timeline for Trikafta access.That is one of the reasons why we put forward a rare diseases high-cost drugs strategy to help provinces across the country deliver the drug care that is actually needed.
25. answered
    HealthMr. Ted Falk (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the regulatory status and government actions on access to the drug.To help Canadians get better access to effective treatments, we are working with provinces, territories and other partners to develop a national strategy for high-cost drugs for rare diseases.
26. deflected
    The EnvironmentDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to climate change and criticizes Conservatives instead of addressing collaboration on flooding.That is why making serious measures to fight against climate change, like a price on pollution right across the country, are the kinds of things that Canadians expect and to which the Conservatives have closed their ears and hearts.
27. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions IJC involvement and a briefing but does not commit to a bipartisan committee.The IJC will be providing a briefing to members in the coming weeks.
28. answered
    HealthMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines current border reporting and screening processes based on expert advice.Travellers arriving in Canada must report to a CBSA border services officer and indicate whether they are sick or could have been exposed to an illness.
29. answered
    HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details increased monitoring and screening at all entry points including land borders.We have increased monitoring, and screening processes have been added at all international airports, land crossings and other ports of entry.
30. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the project is in assessment and highlights other investments but does not address uncertainty or leadership concerns.More than 400 major resources projects are planned or under way in Canada.
31. misdirected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservatives and pivots to past achievements rather than addressing the new deficit budget.only a Conservative would think that a million people lifted out of poverty in this country is so little.
32. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the opposition of talking down the economy and references the PBO instead of outlining specific actions.I actually suggest that the member opposite listen to someone he regularly quotes, the Parliamentary Budget Officer, who laid out very clearly the fact that we have significant fiscal capacity to respond to the challenges we are facing because of the global challenge of the coronavirus.
33. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes Liberal gun policies and criticizes Conservatives instead of addressing support for the bill.I encourage the member opposite, if he cares about Canadians who are suffering from the impacts of gun violence, to support our decision to strengthen gun control rather than the Conservatives' approach to weaken gun control and make Canadians less safe.
34. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses safety concerns with program details but does not commit to stopping it.Correctional Service Canada conducts thorough threat risk assessments before inmates are approved to participate in this program, and the appropriate safeguards are always in place.
35. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing past Conservative spending and census policy rather than addressing the envelope focus group cost.The waste brought forward by the Conservative government was entirely inappropriate.
36. partly answered
    HealthMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and general efforts but provides no specific plan for kit accessibility.We will continue to work with all members in the House to ensure that we are doing the right things to keep Canadians safe.