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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question assumes shutdown occurred without evidence; answer discusses SARS lessons and early meetings instead of addressing the claim.We learned so much from the 2003 SARS outbreak in Toronto.
2. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question repeats unproven premise about prioritizing Beijing; answer restates reliance on experts and WHO without engaging the specific accusation.We have extraordinary experts across Canada who are constantly making recommendations to us.
3. misdirected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question escalates with loaded premise; answer attacks Conservatives for scoring points rather than addressing the warning system claim.once again, we see the Conservatives playing up alarmist political points to score cheap political points.
4. misdirected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question again assumes shutdown; answer pivots to attacking Harper-era science cuts instead of responding to the current claim.For 10 years under Stephen Harper, the Conservatives slashed science budgets, and they slashed and limited the abilities of scientists to do their work.
5. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks for endorsement; answer acknowledges her work and notes a conversation but stops short of a clear endorsement.The Minister of Foreign Affairs had a great conversation with her about her candidacy last week—
6. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks if PM spoke to specific individuals; answer offers condolences and notes systemic racism but does not confirm those conversations.People across the country were shocked by this video.
7. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question challenges PM's actions versus words; answer notes a minister attended the funeral and highlights Bloc admission rather than addressing the direct comparison.I would first like to commend the leader of the Bloc Québécois because I believe I heard him admit that systemic racism exists.
8. answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks for commitment to free vaccine; answer directly states a panel was set up to ensure distribution free of charge.With respect to the vaccine, we have set up a panel of experts to make recommendations on the best way to ensure that the vaccine is distributed free of charge and that is exactly what we will do.
9. answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms that vaccines will be free under universal health care.on this side of the House we deeply cherish our universal health care system, and that means that things like life-saving vaccines are free for Canadians.
10. partly answered
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses supports for aerospace but ignores the superclusters criticism.We are there to help workers across the country in every industry weather this crisis.
11. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats general investment claims without addressing the superclusters focus or regional jobs.we are investing across the country to help the innovative industries that will prepare us for the future and create the jobs of tomorrow.
12. misdirected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for partisanship instead of addressing the early warning system or apology request.while the Conservatives try to score cheap, partisan points, we remain focused on Canadians.
13. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids numbers and timelines for rapid tests, pivoting to general praise of parliamentarians.I believe every single parliamentarian in this place cares deeply about Canadians.
14. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites an agreement to avoid comment and shifts to unrelated spending record.as the member well knows, an agreement was reached in this case, and as part of that agreement we will not be commenting on it further.
15. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative record on veterans instead of addressing the apology or legal spending.once again we see the extent to which the Conservatives like to wrap themselves in the flag while they actually have a record of nickel-and-diming our veterans
16. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the specific donor question and pivots to criticizing other parties' fundraising.Maybe the other parties should do likewise and open up their fundraising activities to journalists so Canadians can find out who they are getting their money from
17. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response shifts focus to general party fundraising rules instead of addressing the specific promise allegation.all political parties in this country follow the rules of Elections Canada, and the Liberal Party has always followed the rules when carrying out fundraising.
18. deflected
    Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids giving a timeline by emphasizing expert involvement and other China stances.informed security decisions are made by our intelligence services and security experts, and not for political reasons.
19. deflected
    Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Reiterates commitment to security and experts without committing to a ban or decision.Canada will always put the security of its citizens and of its infrastructure first and foremost.
20. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Turns to attacking the opposition instead of directly answering on the IPU support.I will take no lessons on gender or diversity from the Conservative Party of Canada.
21. partly answered
    Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Expresses commitment broadly but pivots to criticizing Conservatives' past support.I am very pleased to hear the Conservatives express concern on gender-based violence.
22. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Describes existing programs and future plans without confirming the specific tenant-driven, backdated aspects.we are working very hard on being able to announce shortly more support for business owners through their fixed costs in an easier way than that.
23. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights past funding without addressing the current delay or specific plan mentioned.Since 2016, we have invested nearly $10.5 billion in new money for our veterans and their families.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Redirects to criticizing Conservative fundraising secrecy.We actually went above and beyond that in making sure that all of our fundraisers are done in public spaces, that we invite the media to them and publish a list of people who attended.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores all specific allegations about Liberal ties to China and pivots to attacking Conservative focus during COVID.the Conservatives are focused on trying to score political points at a time when Canadians expect people to come together and work for them in this COVID crisis.
26. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponsePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the casino investment question entirely and instead criticizes Conservatives for playing games during the pandemic.Let the Conservatives play games. We are focused on Canadians.
27. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponsePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the LEEFF program in general but does not address the specific Gateway Casinos investment or job losses mentioned.We have ensured that the money is delivered independently to organizations that qualify for it and it is a loan rather than any sort of grant of money.
28. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends inclusion of Davie in the strategy but does not address the initial exclusion, the scrap-heap icebreakers, or the purchase of a used foreign ship.our government was the one that included the Davie shipyard in this strategy.
29. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates investment in Davie and Canadian workers but does not address the choice to buy a used foreign icebreaker instead of building new at home.from day one, we have invested in Canadian workers through a strategy to build the ships we need, and that strategy includes the Davie shipyard.
30. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the plan to ban single-use plastics but does not address job losses in plastic manufacturing or mitigation measures.we committed to moving forward in 2021 to ban harmful single-use plastics.
31. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservative positions on climate and plastics instead of providing a plan to protect jobs in the affected industries.Conservatives say climate change is a problem, but they want to make it free to pollute and then hope for the best.
32. partly answered
    JusticeMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges support for families and calls for Iranian action but does not address whether Magnitsky sanctions will be imposed.we will always be there to support them while they await justice for their beloved family members, but also while they await compensation.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses Flight PS752 and general international efforts but avoids any mention of listing the IRGC as a terrorist organization.We will continue to work with partners to ensure transparency, accountability and justice, including reparations to the families.
34. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers no explanation for the specific payment issue and instead promises future inquiries without addressing the question.I do not know the details of the situation my colleague referred to, but I will undertake to make inquiries and return with a good answer in the future.
35. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates general pandemic supports and virus control without addressing the unpaid wages or the message to workers and businesses.We know that one of the best ways to protect the economy and make sure it bounces back is to control the spread of the virus right now.
36. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states that export permits were suspended and calls for a negotiated solution but does not detail specific pressure tactics beyond that.We suspended the relevant export permits to Turkey in order to better assess the situation.