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1. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the shutdown or self-investigation and pivots to future review plans.We will be conducting an independent review of these changes to make sure that this vital tool continues to inform decisions to protect Canadians well into the future.
2. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the importance of the tool without explaining the shutdown decision or reliance on Chinese data.We will be conducting this independent review to make sure that this vital tool continues to inform decisions to protect Canadians.
3. partly answered
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses rapid test approvals but does not engage with the burnout or failure claims.We have been working around the clock on the approval and procurement of new testing technologies.
4. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes partnership and thanks officials without addressing rapid test delays or blame-shifting.When I say that we have been working around the clock, we have been working around the clock.
5. misdirected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's hypothetical approach instead of explaining approval delays for Quebec equipment.I get the impression the member across the way, if he were in this position on this side of the House, would put an iron fist down on the Health Canada scientists
6. answered
   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists specific funding transfers to Quebec for health and COVID measures.At the outset, we transferred $113 million for health care.
7. partly answered
   HealthMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides total transfer figures but does not address the requested increase or shortfall percentage.This year, we have transferred $11.6 billion for health care.
8. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights new announcements and jobs but does not address the three-year lack of built infrastructure.Today, we partnered with Michael Sabia, who is well known across Canada and in Quebec, to announce a $10-billion investment in retrofits and electric buses.
9. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes investments and projects without addressing the specific claims of only nine funded projects or admitting the bank was an announcement tool.I am always proud to talk about the infrastructure investments we are making across the country, including in the member's riding.
10. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly rejects the premise of delay and explains the actions taken on border restrictions.Our government acted with remarkable speed in closing our borders and placing appropriate restrictions on international travel.
11. deflected
    HealthMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.Answer disputes the question's premise but pivots to general statements on evolving science without explaining the specific WHO-based decision.Science has evolved in this process.
12. deflected
    HealthEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses GPHIN's importance but avoids explaining why the system was shut down or responding to the 'colossal failure' claim.Public health intelligence is vital to identifying and monitoring outbreaks.
13. deflected
    HealthEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats prior points on review and intelligence value without addressing prioritization of China info or trust issues raised.As I have said before, we will be conducting an independent review of these changes to make sure that this vital tool continues to inform decisions to protect Canadians into the future.
14. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly corrects the factual premise about the contract recipient and points to public disclosure.There is no contract with Frank Baylis.
15. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes transparency and PPE stock but sidesteps the national security designation and secrecy concerns.I would like to take issue therefore with the insinuation that we are not acting in the interest of transparency
16. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the question and references existing supports but provides no specifics on new near-term federal measures for Quebec businesses.we have been there for our business owners to ensure that they get through the first wave, and we will be there during this second wave, taking other measures such as the wage subsidy and others we will be announcing soon.
17. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references existing programs but does not address the call for immediate new assistance for fixed costs.Of course we are very worried about what business owners are currently going though in locked-down areas, and we will be there to help them.
18. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates existing supports and throne speech promises without addressing the timeline for fixed-cost assistance.That is also why many of these business owners have been able to keep their employees: because there is a wage subsidy.
19. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the loaded accusations and instead describes general early response efforts.Since then, we have been working together with all levels of government to respond to cases of COVID-19 in Canada.
20. misdirected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns to praising provincial cooperation and personal anecdote rather than addressing the specific claims about masks and rapid tests.My daughter had a test in Nova Scotia and she had her test results back in eight hours.
21. misdirected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's hypothetical approach instead of providing a plan or addressing the question.What we see on the other side of the House are people who, if they were in these positions on this side of the bench, would make those decisions for scientists.
22. answered
    HealthMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the marine safety rationale for rescinding the exemption.Closed decks on ferries are not safe places for passengers to be, in case there were to be a fire or flooding or some other catastrophe.
23. answered
    SeniorsMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists specific funding and measures taken to protect seniors in long-term care.Under the safe restart agreement, our government has provided $740 million to support one-time costs for measures to control and prevent infections.
24. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general commitment without providing a timeline for introducing legislation.We will keep working with them, because we are here for them.
25. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer diverts entirely to a counter-question about Conservative cuts instead of addressing the bill timeline.Will the Leader of the Opposition speak out against the budget cuts that are currently harming Franco-Albertans and Campus Saint-Jean in Alberta?
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the accusation of working against the senator by restating general support and meeting plans.I will be happy to meet with all candidates and I spoke with the senator today and she was very happy about our intervention.
27. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the claim of blocking the candidate by reiterating a conversation and democratic process without addressing the core accusation.I said that I spoke with the senator today.
28. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references past actions for seniors but does not address the specific request to increase OAS benefits immediately.Our government has been there through the medium of the Red Cross and the army, as well as through a direct payment of $500.
29. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids explaining the age distinction by pivoting to general pandemic support and throne speech commitments.at this time we are focused on managing the COVID-19 public health crisis.
30. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites new funding and households connected but provides no timeline for when rural improvements will occur.over a million households are on their way to getting connected to high-speed Internet.
31. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers a briefing and partnership mentions but does not address approving the SpaceX licence or giving a timeline.If he would like a briefing on how we have been moving forward and how we can work together, I am happy to offer it to him.
32. deflected
    TelecommunicationsRob Moore (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer urges support for the throne speech and community applications but supplies no clear rollout timeline for New Brunswick.I hope that our Conservative colleagues will, first and foremost, support the Speech from the Throne where the commitments to accelerated and more ambitious supports for communities, like those in New Brunswick, were made.
33. deflected
    HealthMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates cannabis legalization success and offers dialogue instead of addressing the loophole.I would be pleased to open up a dialogue with the member, to have a conversation at any time, at her convenience on this issue.
34. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Chris d'Entremont (Conservative) asked Bernadette Jordan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes dialogue and de-escalation without addressing why the government is pitting groups against each other.We believe that the best way to do this is through respectful dialogue.
35. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains consultation but ignores the loaded premise about spite or a knife in the back of the west.our government extended the deadline for a decision on the NGTL project in order to safely and meaningful consult and address outstanding concerns as appropriate.
36. partly answered
    Government ProgramsMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers to look into cases but pivots to broader program achievements without confirming the deadline will be honoured.I want to assure the member that if there are any particular cases, I will certainly look into it.
37. answered
    Points of OrderErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly apologizes for the specific word used in the point of order.I apologize to the House for the use of the word "irrelevant".
38. deflected
    Points of OrderMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to complaining about inability to respond rather than addressing the headset safety concern.I find it strange that the Leader of the Opposition was able to say his point, but I am not able to respond it, and you actually—
39. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly provides the requested legislative agenda for the upcoming week.With regard to the legislative calendar, here is the agenda for next week.