House begins second reading of bill on judicial training for sexual assault cases

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses current test orders and capacity but avoids explaining the delay in approval.We are working day and night to get these tests approved.
2. deflected
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.Explains future review but not the reason for the change.We will be conducting an independent review of these changes to make sure that this vital tool continues to inform decisions to protect Canadians.
3. deflected
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids addressing the incompetence claim by restating trust in science and review.As I have said, we are concerned about the reports from GPHIN analysts that they were unable to proceed with their important work.
4. answered
   HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.Provides specific arrival dates for the tests.The first tests will start to arrive in the next few weeks, with 2.5 million arriving by December 31, 2020.
5. deflected
   HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.Focuses on agreements and funding instead of addressing the accusation or timing issue.Our safe restart agreement provided $4 billion for provinces and territories to increase testing capacity and contact tracing, with more than $1 billion going to Ontario alone.
6. misdirected
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts to criticizing the Bloc Québécois's election stance rather than addressing assistance.While the Bloc Québécois is focusing on an election, we are focusing on the health of Quebeckers.
7. misdirected
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Accuses Bloc of abandoning Quebeckers instead of committing to the assistance.The Bloc Québécois has abandoned Quebeckers. We will never abandon them.
8. partly answered
   TaxationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Commits to addressing wealth inequality but specifies other measures without a wealth tax.That is why in the throne speech we committed to working to identify additional ways to tax extreme wealth inequality, including by concluding our work to limit the stock option deduction for wealthy individuals at large established corporations, and of course taxing the global digital giants.
9. partly answered
   Post-Secondary EducationMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references past budget measures on interest but does not commit to additional long-term help.That is exactly why in budget 2019, at page 44, members will see that for Canada student loans, we are putting forward a plan to not only make them interest-free, but make sure the six-month period is payment-free and interest-free.
10. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses the apparent contradiction by explaining the exemption.except certain commodities that have proven difficult to obtain and where additional procurements may be needed; hence, the national security exemption.
11. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses general efforts without providing the requested distribution plan.We are very confident, as we head into fall, that the efforts of the past six months will pay off.
12. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses the national security justification but dismisses the ethical concern.I do not know if the hon. member is suggesting that Canada should make public that critical information. We will not be doing that.
13. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids specifics on plan and accuses opposition of wanting failure.I do not know if the hon. member opposite is rooting for failure on this.
14. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.General assurances without addressing preferential treatment or specific fixes.We will continue to be vigilant in building Canada's equipment capacity.
15. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Turns to attacking Conservatives rather than addressing the contract awards.Conservatives should be ashamed.
16. misdirected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the question about supporting Quebec's program and instead criticizes the Bloc's position.The Bloc Québécois failed that test yesterday by saying that it was going to ensure that our government does not make it past the spring of 2021.
17. misdirected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc Québécois for election planning instead of addressing rent assistance criteria.The Bloc Québécois is busy planning its election campaign. Meanwhile, we are busy working for businesses, for seniors, for workers who have lost their jobs, and for the restaurant and tourism sector.
18. answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses rapid testing procurement and rollout timelines.we have also ordered 7.9 million Abbott tests, rapid tests, that will begin arriving in the next few weeks, with 2.5 million of these tests here by December 31.
19. misdirected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains testing but then attacks the opposition rather than addressing elderly care impacts.What is it about yes, yes and yes does the opposition over there not get?
20. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the family reunification process and ongoing work but provides no specific plan or timeline.we are working very closely with health and border agencies and across federal and provincial governments to find solutions.
21. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general principles on compassion without addressing timelines or specific cases.On this side of the House we believe in compassion, but we have to exercise that compassion responsibly.
22. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to transitioning away from open net pens but focuses on consultations without a timeline.Our government is committed to transitioning away from open net-pen finfish aquaculture in British Columbia in a responsible way.
23. partly answered
    Airline IndustryMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges refund concerns and states work is ongoing but offers no concrete assurance or timeline.The minister 's office continues to work with airlines across the country to ensure a solution.
24. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses CERB and EI transition broadly without addressing the specific computer glitch or affected workers.We began with the CERB, an historic program that helped millions of people. Now we are transitioning that program to EI to make sure no one is left behind
25. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses transition plan broadly but ignores specific workers and payment timeline.Our plan includes a seamless transition to EI coupled with the creation of new benefits to ensure that no Canadian worker is left behind.
26. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges urgency and mentions accelerating timelines but provides no date or CRTC plan.As confirmed in the throne speech, we are going to accelerate the connectivity timelines and the wonderful ambitions of the universal broadband fund
27. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMr. Richard Bragdon (Conservative) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats support for connectivity and mentions funds but gives no timeline or specific plan for rural areas named.I am delighted that we connected just over one million homes with our last program, and we are looking forward to the new universal broadband fund.
28. misdirected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms support then pivots to questioning Bloc voting intentions instead of committing to aid.If we implement a cultural program, will they vote against it like they plan to vote against everything else?
29. misdirected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the culture funding request and attacks the Bloc's legitimacy instead.the Bloc Québécois is not Quebeckers.
30. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the study and cost claims, pivoting to general praise of climate plan.our government has put in place an ambitious climate plan that is doing more to cut pollution than any other plan in Canada's history.
31. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). rhetorical question.Ignores the storyteller job criticism and attacks Conservative climate stance instead.all we hear from the Conservatives is what they are against.
32. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses SMR potential, past roadmap, and safety priorities.certainly, small modular reactors have a wide range of potential applications, are emissions free and could be an option for communities that choose to use them.
33. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers a private briefing instead of addressing the question about resolving the land transfer.I am glad to sit down with the member and brief her further on another occasion.
34. partly answered
    Small and Medium-Sized EnterprisesMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The minister acknowledges the issue and states they are working on enhancements but provides no specific timeline.We committed in the throne speech to enhancing CEBA, and we are very hard at work on that. We will have more to say very soon.
35. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The response criticizes the previous Conservative government's actions rather than directly addressing current policies on organized crime.I am a little perplexed by the member's assertion now, because when he and the Conservatives were in government, they cut resources to the RCMP.
36. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The minister details the deployment of a rapid response team and measures for isolation and testing in the affected community.A rapid response team arrived in the community a few days ago. They are ensuring that community members who are affected are isolating, and we are tracking and testing cases.
37. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights investments and coordination with the US but does not specify delivering a message against the planned activities.It also has procedures to limit training impact on wildlife and continues to work with the Department of Defence and our counterparts in the United States on this important issue.