Commons debates bill c-20 on covid-19 aid as tories press pm on we charity

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1. partly answered
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the committee invitation but avoids a direct yes or no by offering to answer questions in the House instead.we have received the invitation and are considering it.
2. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the request to testify and shifts entirely to describing pandemic support programs for students.We have continued to look for ways to encourage volunteerism.
3. misdirected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The question states no question exists and attacks the Prime Minister, while the answer pivots to criticizing the opposition for not asking about wage subsidy legislation.one would think that, when the House of Commons is about to pass legislation worth over $50 billion to help businesses with an extension of the wage subsidy, there might be a question from the opposition on that
4. answered
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the public service's rationale for selecting WE Charity as the sole capable organization.The public service took a look at the ways it could deliver that program and determined that the WE organization was the only one that could deliver that program, as ambitious as it was, for this summer.
5. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about the deputy prime minister's confidence and repeats pandemic spending talking points.Yes, we have put tens of billions of dollars, hundreds of billions of dollars into the pockets of Canadians, workers, families, entrepreneurs and people working all across the country
6. answered
   EthicsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the request by stating the government will not stop the wage subsidy for the Liberal Party while focusing on other supports.Our government will remain focused on the work we need to do for Canadians every day, and that includes the $19-billion safe restart agreement
7. deflected
   EthicsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids any discussion of the Prime Minister stepping aside and instead lists recent government agreements and subsidies.At every step, despite the opposition's preoccupation with one particular issue, we have been working on matters of concern to Canadians
8. answered
   EthicsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the public service recommendation and admits the failure to recuse.The public service recommended choosing the WE Charity to provide youth across Canada with tens of thousands of opportunities.
9. deflected
   EthicsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question assumes the program's intent was corrupt without evidence, while the answer pivots to a broader student support package instead of addressing the WE contract or family payments.it is a shame to see such cynicism from the NDP in regard to supporting students.
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The question presumes guilt and demands a cabinet loyalty declaration, but the answer avoids both by shifting to general pandemic response and commissioner cooperation.When it comes to the investigation from the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, we will be working with his office.
11. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The question again assumes a scandal and forces a loyalty choice, while the answer ignores the query and accuses the opposition of division before listing unrelated programs.The Conservatives can choose to play their politics of division.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The question embeds an ethics-violation premise and seeks a confidence statement, but the answer sidesteps both to restate general government support for Canadians.our government will continue to act for Canadians and we will ensure that they have the programs and resources they need.
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The question repeats the loyalty-camp framing and implies muzzling, yet the answer offers only a generic pledge to help Canadians without addressing any minister's stance.we will continue to respond to the needs of Canadians and ensure that they have the programs and resources they need during this pandemic.
14. deflected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The question assumes a bailout scandal and cabinet split, but the answer ignores the loyalty question entirely and lists existing emergency benefits.That is why our focus is on ensuring that Canadians have the supports they need, and why one of the first things we did was come out with the Canada emergency response benefit.
15. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The question accuses the minister of participating in a cover-up and demands a loyalty declaration; the answer defends the minister's committee appearance and then attacks the opposition for misleading Canadians.The opposition member can continue to mislead Canadians, unfortunately.
16. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The question asks whether WE's sole qualification was family payments; the answer directly states that the public service recommended WE and negotiated the agreement, addressing the selection process.the public service gave me its recommendations, and I accepted them.
17. deflected
    EthicsMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses student support measures instead of addressing the request for the Prime Minister to step aside.With respect to the Ethics Commissioner, we will work with his office and ensure that he has the answers he needs.
18. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights government support for oil and gas but avoids the corruption allegation and specific demand for sector help.We have been unwavering in our support for all sectors across Canada, including the oil and gas sector, where we have put an unprecedented amount of money into cleaning up old and abandoned wells.
19. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Kevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the Canada 150 approval process instead of answering whether Margaret Trudeau was paid.The two Canada 150 contribution agreements between WE Charity and the Department of Canadian Heritage were approved by the minister responsible at the time, at the recommendation of department officials.
20. deflected
    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references the Ethics Commissioner investigation but does not provide the requested expense figures.We know that the Ethics Commissioner is investigating.
21. misdirected
    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer suggests the question should be directed to the WE organization rather than addressing the expense query.It sounds like the member opposite has questions for the WE organization.
22. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Matthew Green (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the Ethics Commissioner's role and committee testimony but does not specify what the Prime Minister has learned from prior investigations.We have been clear that we will work with this office to ensure that he has the answers he needs.
23. answered
    Child CareMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly details existing and planned child care investments in response to the funding request.We are continuing with our investments in the amount of $7.5 billion over the next few years to continue to create safe, affordable, quality accessible child care.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes current PPE efforts but does not explain the security rationale for withholding historical stockpile data.The health and safety of our front-line health care workers is our top priority.
25. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific timing question and pivots to ongoing work without addressing when consideration began.we are working on a solution to this and I hope we will have something to share very soon.
26. deflected
    Government ProgramsDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the CERB system rather than addressing the proposed Conservative plan or the specific earnings limit issue.I take issue with characterizing the CERB as a "dumb system" when it has helped over eight million Canadians make sure they have money to pay their rent and buy food.
27. deflected
    Government ProgramsMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses work incentives in general but attacks the opposition's view instead of explaining flexibility measures or the Conservative plan.I have a lot more confidence in Canadians wanting to work than clearly the other side does.
28. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms confidence in the Prime Minister but does not address the request for him to step aside during the investigation.the Prime Minister has the full confidence of the government and our entire caucus.
29. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists government actions on other issues instead of responding to the call for the Prime Minister to step aside.Here are the real issues, Mr. Speaker.
30. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to a general statement on Quebec families rather than addressing the immigration delays or lack of response to letters.we are committed to working with the Government of Quebec to find a way to recognize the important work on the issue of families.
31. deflected
    Business of the HouseMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer justifies convening the House with policy goals but does not address the Prime Minister's personal day or the timing criticism.we convened the House to help people living with disabilities.
32. partly answered
    EthicsMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer commits to providing information on the contracts but does not address the sole-source nature, amounts under threshold, or family involvement.When it comes to the member's question, I will make sure we get her that information.
33. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer supplies general water project statistics but evades the specific question on reallocating the $43.5 million from WE.As of March 31, 2020, more than $1.6 billion of targeted funding has been invested to support 619 water and waste water projects, including 331 that are now completed.
34. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The response defends government policy and attacks the prior Conservative government rather than addressing the 35,000 missing individuals.These are investments which were cut under the last Conservative government when my hon. colleague was there to make those decisions.
35. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Kenny Chiu (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The minister directly clarifies that no purchase occurred and describes immediate review steps.I was clear to Canadians yesterday that no purchase has been made under that agreement.
36. answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details prior investments and extensions that directly relate to supporting the arts sector post-CERB.since the start of the pandemic, our government has invested almost $3 billion in the arts, culture and heritage sector across the country.
37. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMrs. Jenica Atwin (Green) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The response acknowledges climate considerations but offers no concrete details on the budget or recovery plan.It will be taken into account as we move forward.