House debates medical assistance in dying bill at second reading

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1. deflected
   HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims false information and pivots to general testing without addressing rapid 15-minute tests.In fact, we do have rapid tests in Canada.
2. deflected
   HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer invites a briefing and discusses complexity instead of committing to a timeline for rapid tests.I invite the member opposite to take the briefing with Health Canada so that she can understand the complexity of rapid tests
3. deflected
   HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights risks of rapid tests and urges a briefing rather than explaining absence of widespread deployment.around the world there are very high-profile examples of how rapid tests have actually added confusion and increased the risk of infection.
4. partly answered
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges collaboration with provinces but reframes to broader COVID strategy without addressing evaluation delays.I work closely with the Province of Quebec, with the Province of Ontario, in fact all provinces, to make sure that whatever we add as a solution together is going to actually help with the outbreak of COVID-19.
5. deflected
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes global context and general support without explaining six-month delay in rapid test evaluation.We remain firm. We will be there for provinces and territories as long as it takes for whatever it takes to manage through this next wave of COVID-19.
6. partly answered
   Regional Economic DevelopmentMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mr. Ali Ehsassi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes the Oakville investment and mentions Quebec actors but does not address refocusing funds on Quebec expertise.We see leading actors in this space across the country: in Quebec, Lion Electric; in Nova Scotia—
7. deflected
   Regional Economic DevelopmentMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer stresses national benefits and existing Quebec investments without committing to future sector-specific funding.this is not about pitting Quebec against the other provinces.
8. partly answered
   TaxationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists past tax fairness measures but does not address immediate excess profit tax or web giants.Over the last four years, we have improved tax fairness by closing loopholes, eliminating measures that disproportionately favour the wealthy and cracking down on tax evasion
9. deflected
   TaxationMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates past tax measures without addressing when action will be taken on companies like Netflix and Amazon.In the past four years, we have made our tax system fairer by eliminating loopholes and measures that disproportionately favoured the wealthy.
10. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references an upcoming announcement but does not specify updates to the Canada emergency business account form.I invite my colleague and all members of the House to listen to the today's announcement from the Minister of Finance about how we will be there for our businesses in the second wave of the pandemic.
11. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the disclosure policy but does not state how many times the national security exception was used.on July 31, we disclosed supplier names and contract values for all of the contracts that Canada has entered into for PPE and other supplies, except certain commodities that have been proven difficult to obtain and where additional procurements may be needed.
12. misdirected
    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer shifts focus to criticizing the opposition's committee work instead of addressing access to CRA documents.As they concentrate on politics and the committees, we concentrate on our work and efforts for Canadians.
13. deflected
    Government PrioritiesMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to coronavirus programs without explaining the storyteller positions.I think it is really important that as a government we have focused our attention on the coronavirus.
14. deflected
    Government PrioritiesMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes existing programs but ignores the specific criticism of storyteller hires amid layoffs.The wage subsidy and the CERB are programs that are reaching the pockets of Canadians and saving jobs.
15. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges discussions with Quebec but provides no timeline or commitment for spruce budworm funding.We are very concerned about this situation and we are having ongoing discussions with the Government of Quebec to see how we can support Quebec's forestry industry and the workers in Quebec.
16. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims collaboration without addressing unequal funding compared to other provinces.On the contrary, Madam Speaker, we are working with the Province of Quebec on forestry issues.
17. partly answered
    HousingMr. Brad Vis (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises general transparency but does not commit to the specific regional breakdown or running list of approved projects.The member asks for transparency, and of course there will be transparency.
18. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the plastic ban but ignores the request for a working rent support program.The proposed ban for six single-use items will be phased in, so businesses and individuals have time to switch to alternatives.
19. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing past Conservative cuts instead of addressing current sentencing policy.Although the Conservatives may talk tough, they spent a decade cutting budgets to the RCMP and our intelligence services
20. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the extension for consultation but does not state whether approval will be granted.our government extended the deadline for a decision on the NOVA Gas pipeline project in order to safely and meaningfully consult and address outstanding concerns as appropriate.
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    HousingMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing programs and attacks the NDP rather than addressing a tax on corporate profits or new housing action.While the NDP's focus is on getting people's names into petitions, we are focused on getting people into housing.
22. answered
    SeniorsMr. Matthew Green (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses national standards and funding to improve long-term care.The Speech from the Throne also committed to creating national long-term care standards for provinces and territories, and we are not wasting any time.
23. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general infrastructure goals but provides no commitment or timeline for the specific project.Over the next two years, our government is committed to creating a million new jobs and building strong communities through investments in infrastructure, including community centres like the member has mentioned.
24. answered
    HealthMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses rapid test approvals and outreach to manufacturers.It is very important that the member opposite know that not only have we been approving rapid tests, but we have been reaching out to manufacturers of these tests to ensure that they apply to market these technologies in Canada.
25. answered
    HealthMs. Nelly Shin (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly corrects the false premise of government delay by noting no application was submitted.the premise of the question implies that the member opposite does not realize that Vertex has not applied to sell Trikafta here in Canada.
26. answered
    TaxationMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Mr. Francesco Sorbara (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the tax rule and confirms no policy change occurred.the excise tax dictates that manual osteopathic services are taxable since they are not regulated by any province or territory.
27. partly answered
    Canada Post CorporationMs. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Answer thanks workers and notes contact with Canada Post but does not address forcing timely deliveries.we are in touch with this independent Crown corporation to ensure that it will do its very best for Canadians
28. deflected
    Canada Post CorporationMr. Michel Boudrias (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises workers and notes high volumes but ignores the Quebec Post proposal and federal responsibility.Canada Post has been dealing with consistently high volumes of mail during this pandemic.
29. partly answered
    International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states concern and intent to defend exporters but offers no specific resolution timeline or action.Canada will defend its exporters, including the farmers and producers of blueberries, right across the country.
30. partly answered
    International TradeKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms defense of exporters but provides no concrete steps or protection measures.we will continue to defend our exporters of blueberries.
31. deflected
    International TradeMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to free-trade conditions and detained Canadians instead of addressing farmer impacts or diplomatic timeline.Our priority does remain the immediate release of the two arbitrarily detained Canadians.
32. misdirected
    The EnvironmentSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to small-business support and ban timeline while ignoring recycling technology and public-health permission query.once again, we have been there for our small business community throughout this pandemic and we will continue to be.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Ms. Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the fighter jet competition and general job creation but does not address whether buy Canadian is non-negotiable.This competition will ensure we get the right aircraft at the right price, while creating job opportunities for Canada's middle class.
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    TelecommunicationsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The response emphasizes past Liberal achievements and criticizes Conservatives without addressing the reported rural connectivity shortfall or the question about credibility.We have connected four times more households and invested to connect more than fourfold Canadian households and businesses to high-speed Internet in less than half the time.
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    International DevelopmentMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes innovative finance programs and post-COVID adjustments but does not address the fraction of promised funding spent or when full funding will be delivered.I can reassure the member, though, that we continue to adjust our strategies for those innovative finance programs based on evolving global context as well as lessons learned and working on a number of potential initiatives.