NDP pharmacare motion debated amid coronavirus concerns

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1. deflected
   HealthAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives general reassurances about the health system without addressing screening or pamphlets.Our government will do whatever it takes to keep Canadians healthy and safe, and I know that is the commitment of all members of this House.
2. partly answered
   HealthAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions bulk procurement but does not confirm securing a specific supplier for ventilators.We are already leading a bulk national procurement effort to ensure Canadians have the necessary medical equipment.
3. partly answered
   HealthAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states screening is in place but does not provide the evidence requested for the decisions.Enhanced screening and detection processes are in place at all international airports, at land crossings and at ports.
4. deflected
   HealthMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats general preparedness statements without addressing a plan for borders or gatherings.Our government will do whatever it takes.
5. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers EI changes but does not specify new concrete measures for coronavirus-affected workers beyond existing programs.We reduced the two-week EI waiting period so that there is no waiting period.
6. misdirected
   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the Prime Minister's personal situation instead of border testing protocols.The doctor's advice to the Prime Minister is to continue daily activities while self-monitoring, given he is exhibiting no symptoms himself.
7. partly answered
   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes enhanced screening but does not confirm implementation of robust new controls requested.We have stepped up screening activities, and detection processes have been introduced at all international airports, land crossings and points of entry.
8. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references a response package for workers but does not guarantee support for all who must self-quarantine.That package does include significant measures to support workers who need to miss work because they are ill or are in quarantine.
9. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the need and references a funding package with worker supports but provides no timeline or EI specifics.This week our government announced a $1 billion coronavirus response package.
10. partly answered
    HealthMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer claims alignment with the four-pronged strategy but offers no concrete new measures or implementation details.We have been working in all those four critical areas, and I am happy to report more as time goes on.
11. answered
    HealthMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses telework by confirming Treasury Board directives for safe workplace arrangements when needed.That is why the Treasury Board has very clear directives to ensure that, when the time comes, the appropriate services and arrangements will be available to Government of Canada employees.
12. answered
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer details enhanced screening at all ports of entry and referral of symptomatic travellers to public health.Our officers observe and question every traveller who may be a risk to Canada, including those coming from tier three regions.
13. deflected
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes contact with allies and general screening but avoids addressing the specific lack of screening for Italy flights.We will continue to monitor the situation clearly.
14. answered
    HealthMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly references the $500 million allocation to help provinces prepare health system capacity including supplies.That is the intent behind the $500 million that was part of our announcement yesterday, which is to make sure they can rapidly access money.
15. answered
    HealthMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly endorses social distancing and lists examples of reconsidering large gatherings with federal support.Part of that is making decisions as individuals about where we will go, whether they are large gatherings, and reconsidering going to areas where there are a large number of people
16. partly answered
    HealthMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers daily briefings to critics but does not commit to releasing a full public emergency plan.I will examine what further we can do to make sure everybody understands how we can ensure that the people we represent are safe and healthy.
17. answered
    HealthMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly describes implemented screening and referral processes for travelers.All persons who enter this country from affected regions are subject to questioning by our CBSA officers, and those who are determined to be symptomatic are quickly referred to our public health officials.
18. deflected
    The EconomyMrs. Caroline Desbiens (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses general priorities and future meetings without addressing grants, compensation or event status.That is why I am having productive conversations with the ministers.
19. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the attack on the minister and pivots to broad economic and environmental commitments.Albertans certainly are facing real economic challenges.
20. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general policy without addressing the specific claim about cabinet ministers blocking the project.our government is committed to growing our economy while protecting our environment, and we will continue to ensure that good projects move forward in a timely manner.
21. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise and shifts to economic challenges instead of addressing the minister's actions.I would suggest there is some revisionist history going on in the House.
22. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges infrastructure issues and mentions exploring options but provides no concrete timeline or commitments.In light of COVID-19, we are exploring all options to address these challenges, including providing temporary isolation facilities and additional health staff for communities, as needed.
23. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists specific supplies and funding being provided to address the concerns raised.We are providing supplies such as bottled water, hand sanitizer and personal protective equipment to communities as needed.
24. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the risk assessment process and safety record of the needle exchange program.It is important to recognize that since the introduction of this program in 2018, there have been no safety incidents involving either staff or inmates.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes a harm reduction model without addressing the specific claim about needles endangering officers.the safety of our corrections officers is a priority for us.
26. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states all money will go back but does not explain the PBO discrepancy of $105 million shortfall.all money collected through the retaliatory tariffs will go back to support the industry.
27. deflected
    International TradeMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats prior claims without addressing the specific shortfall or misallocation of funds.I note that the question is nearly identical to the one I just provided an answer for, so I apologize in advance if I sound like a broken record.
28. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms elimination of the waiting period but does not address relaxing rules or paying from day one for quarantine.We also eliminated the waiting period for EI sickness benefits.
29. deflected
    HealthMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes increased transfers and a one-time payment but avoids committing to a permanent 5.2% escalator.We will continue to work with the provinces and territories on health transfers, and make sure they keep up with the costs of health care.
30. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to unrelated poverty and job statistics instead of addressing the investment comparison.if the member is interested in counting zeroes, I would direct him to the one million Canadians, that is one with six zeroes, who are no longer living in poverty.
31. deflected
    JusticeMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes general goals of Bill C-75 without addressing the specific bail outcome or soft-on-crime criticism.We introduced good measures to fight crime efficiently, to fight crime fairly, to protect victims, but also to prevent the over-criminalization, particularly of certain peoples, like indigenous peoples or racialized peoples, in our criminal justice system.
32. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects the laptop count and attacks the question source instead of addressing the missing infrastructure plan.Has the hon. member read the report or just the headline?
33. partly answered
    TransportMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Minister acknowledges the letter and promises to look into it without agreeing the rules are ridiculous or approving the licence.I would ask him to be patient until I get back to him with an answer.
34. misdirected
    JusticeRob Moore (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Minister addresses the case briefly then pivots to attacking the previous Conservative government's policies instead of answering about current sentencing discretion.the previous Conservative government's tough-on-crime stance was actually quite stupid on crime
35. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Chris d'Entremont (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Minister highlights government recognition and contrasts with Harper Conservatives but provides no timeline for confirming census questions.Unlike the Harper Conservatives, we asked Statistics Canada to figure out the best way to collect high-quality information
36. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.Minister outlines new steps for COVID-19 workers but does not address the unfulfilled prior commitment to Newfoundland workers from the state of emergency.We have taken steps, as of yesterday, to waive the waiting period for sickness benefits.
37. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Jenica Atwin (Green) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Minister acknowledges the backlog and notes investments and digitization but gives no specific timeline or plan for reducing wait times for women and francophones.we have received an increase of 90% in first applications at Veterans Affairs and also the overall applications have doubled since 2015.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Minister directly lists the planned business for the remainder of the week and following Monday.This afternoon we will continue debate on the NDP motion.