Commons resumes throne speech debate as opposition challenges government on testing and reconciliation

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1. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks the asker and praises the question topic but provides no information on the 19th call to action.I am very encouraged to see the Conservatives lead off with a very important question.
2. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists general actions on reconciliation but does not address why health-related TRC recommendations remain unaddressed.We committed to introduce legislation on the health of indigenous peoples, and we hope to work with the Conservative Party on that.
3. answered
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the purchase and approval of rapid tests and timeline for deployment.yesterday the Minister of Public Services and Procurement and the Minister of Health announced the purchase of 7.9 million rapid point of care tests from Abbott rapid diagnostics, pending Health Canada approval.
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   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the approval process but does not address adherence to CETA provisions for European tests.We saw examples in the spring of approvals given that then had to be rescinded.
5. answered
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms the purchase and approval of rapid tests with a deployment timeline.yesterday, the ministers of Health and Public Services and Procurement announced that we have purchased 7.9 million tests for Canada.
6. partly answered
   HealthMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges provincial jurisdiction but pivots to federal funding support without directly addressing the competence question.at each stage of the pandemic we worked with the provinces and territories to protect people across the country.
7. answered
   HealthMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer specifies federal health responsibilities for indigenous people and military while noting military doctors assisted in Quebec.there are health issues that are a federal responsibility, in particular the provision of medical services to indigenous people and the military.
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer condemns the incident and systemic racism but does not commit to specific new federal actions.We commend Quebec's decision to act quickly to launch an investigation, and we will do everything we can to condemn all forms of racism and discrimination
9. answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to the deadline and details actions taken toward clean water access.not only do I make that commitment today, but we made that commitment five years ago and we acted on it.
10. partly answered
    HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers past payments but does not specify timing for new unconditional health transfers.We have pledged to sit down with them to discuss health transfers, because we recognize that our system has some flaws that have been exposed by this crisis.
11. misdirected
    HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to unrelated programs like CEBA instead of addressing health transfer cooperation.perhaps my hon. colleague did not speak to small businesses, but I can tell him that the Canada emergency business account has given out over $30 billion across the country
12. answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a deployment timeline for the specific test requested while including a sarcastic aside about Ontario.in the coming weeks, the Abbott ID NOW rapid test will be deployed to help Canadians across the country with rapid testing
13. answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the timeline but then attacks the Conservatives on their record rather than staying on testing.On the issue of helping the vulnerable, quite frankly the Conservatives, who keep telling everyone that we should have helped businesses first and not the most vulnerable Canadians, are not anyone to give lessons on this.
14. answered
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer specifies deployment starting in October after approval was obtained.We know that the tests will begin to be deployed in October, in the coming weeks.
15. partly answered
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions October but provides no detailed plan or exact dates for provincial deployment.We are and will continue to be here to help.
16. partly answered
    HealthMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes existing transfers and past military aid but does not commit to immediate unconditional new transfers.we send $40 billion to the provinces every year for their health system.
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    HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions existing transfers and support but does not address increasing them or past cuts.This agreement is in addition to the $40 billion in annual health transfers that we send to the provinces and territories.
18. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Restates general positions on China without addressing sanctions.We continue to demand the safe return of the two Canadians arbitrarily detained by China for political purposes.
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    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids incoherence claim and sanctions by restating general stances.every step of the way, this government has stood up to defend Canadian interests, whether it was canola farmers, whether it was our beef and pork producers
20. misdirected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores China investor claim and pivots to listing COVID programs instead.we have been there all along for Quebeckers and Canadians, for small businesses, for vulnerable people and for families.
21. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses compensation for trade deals but ignores China investor allegations.we have compensated farmers for those first trade deals.
22. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Lists some investments but does not address specific indigenous housing strategy timeline.We closed the gap on education funding.
23. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Talks broadly about reconciliation agreements without addressing St. Anne's legal tactics.we have come to agreements worth billions of dollars with indigenous communities, with victims of terrible moments in Canada's past
24. misdirected
    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Attacks Conservatives as playing politics instead of addressing document redactions.while the Conservatives remain focused on playing politics and looking for things that are just not there, we remain focused on the pandemic.
25. deflected
    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to unrelated government programs and attacks the questioner's motives instead of addressing the document release request.the Conservatives have enthusiasm for this one issue. They can certainly continue to talk about the WE Charity and spin conspiracy theories.
26. partly answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the inquiry decision and families' concerns but provides no timeline or replacement details.The families expressed concern that they wanted a national public inquiry, so we agreed to move forward on that.
27. deflected
    Public SafetyMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates general commitment to answers without addressing specific dates or terms of reference.We are working extremely hard on being able to move forward as quickly as possible, but the families also indicated that it needs to be done in the right way
28. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the industry and references general supports but does not address the request for a dedicated aerospace policy.We will always support that industry.
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    Aerospace IndustryMr. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise with a remark about laughter and pivots to broad government support without engaging the policy request.the laughter from different parts of the House shows that these remarks do not really ring true.
30. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms the 2021 target and notes progress plus COVID delays but gives no revised timeline.COVID challenges brought a bit of a delay, but that is why we are further accelerating our efforts
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights past eliminations and notes Conservative interest but avoids any commitment on the missed deadline.I am extremely pleased to see the level of engagement and interest in indigenous issues that the Conservative Party is showing.
32. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Dan Mazier (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses connectivity goals in general but does not explain the specific contract cancellation mentioned.As we confirmed in the throne speech, we will accelerate the connectivity timelines and ambitions of the universal broadband fund
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    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the policy concern and promises review but gives no date or concrete end to the policy.We have asked the RCMP to review its policies to make sure that this example of systemic racism is put aside.
34. partly answered
    HealthMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses sympathy and lists existing opioid measures but does not address the throne speech criticism or perceived inaction.To help people with substance use disorders, we have made it easier to access medication like Suboxone and methadone.
35. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to gun control commitments instead of addressing the lack of new spending or resources for GTA crime.That is why we have committed to stepping up on controlling the illegal importation and the use of military style assault weapons in Canada.
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    Aerospace IndustryMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recognizes the sector's challenges and promises ongoing support but offers no emergency plan or national strategy.However, we will keep working with the industry to make sure this vital segment of our economy remains competitive internationally and keeps innovating and creating good jobs for future generations of Quebeckers and Canadians.