Commons debates conversion therapy ban as opposition presses on China and water crisis

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Fisheries and OceansErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general priorities without addressing the appointment, timing, or specific failures raised.That is the approach our government will take.
2. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to shared historical responsibility rather than addressing the specific promise walk-back or current evacuation.We are working hard to end the boil water advisories, and we will end them.
3. deflected
   Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to statements of support for Hong Kong and Uighurs instead of addressing the tone inconsistency or accountability question.Let me also say how appalled our government is by the treatment of Uighurs.
4. deflected
   Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses democracy versus authoritarianism without addressing the minister's alleged defense of China or inaccurate figures.I think it is very important for all members of the House to be aware of the difference between a democracy and an authoritarian country.
5. misdirected
   Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the question as ignorance or partisan insinuation rather than addressing transparency or the vote.it is either ignorance or pure partisan insinuation to, in any way, suggest any similarity
6. answered
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states measures will be presented in coming days to help with fixed costs.In the coming days, I will present measures to the House to help businesses.
7. deflected
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights existing programs and future measures but avoids any response on the number of bankruptcies.I agree that we need to do more, and we will in the coming days.
8. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise and affirms ongoing work without addressing whether the promise was ever intended to be kept.Our government is working on it. We have made progress, but we still have a lot of work to do, and we will do it.
9. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Acknowledges the issue and notes progress but avoids addressing the specific broken promise accusation.Ninety-one long-term advisories have been lifted since 2015, but I would be the first to admit that there is a lot more work to do and we are going to do it.
10. deflected
    HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the criticism of the minister's management and instead thanks provinces for cooperation.I want to thank all the provinces and territories for working on national testing guidance that indeed can guide provinces and territories how best to shepherd and use testing resources to get to the best outcomes
11. partly answered
    HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Explains the distribution process but does not address whether Quebec received insufficient tests due to guidance.That is exactly what has happened with rapid tests as well, and many of them are out the door this week, arriving in provinces and territories in the days to come.
12. misdirected
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.Corrects the premise of the question rather than addressing the vaccine timeline criticism.the hon. member is somewhat mistaken in the analysis he is providing.
13. misdirected
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Attacks the Conservatives' motives instead of addressing the motion or the press conference remarks.after trying to plunge the country into an election last week, the Conservatives are moving another motion that our greatest experts and scientists are saying is dangerous.
14. partly answered
    Access to InformationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Commits to speaking with the commissioner but does not address the false statement or support for the motion.I will be speaking with the Information Commissioner later this week about her concerns and make sure we are living up to our commitments at Health Canada to provide information as it is requested by Canadians.
15. misdirected
    Access to InformationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Responds by quoting a Conservative member instead of addressing the transparency motion or the Prime Minister's past statements.a Conservative member said the following: The decision on what to reveal is made by non-partisan public servants, for whom it has long been a tradition not to reveal cabinet confidences.
16. deflected
    JusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Praises the appointment system without addressing the specific cronyism allegations involving the Liberalist database.We implemented a transparent, merit-based judicial appointment system that promotes diversity.
17. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes a procurement process but does not address the specific allegation of favouritism toward Frank Baylis.There was a process before the contract was awarded.
18. deflected
    EthicsMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists student supports instead of addressing the claim that the WE Charity program was created for cronies.when it came to the response to COVID-19, this government put out a $9-billion program for students as well as youth.
19. answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that provinces decide restrictions and advises consulting provincial colleagues on data.It is actually not the federal government that makes decisions about restrictions at a local level.
20. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to defending federal transfers and urging understanding of jurisdictions rather than addressing scrutiny of the response.It is incumbent on all members of Parliament to understand exactly what levels of government are responsible for and have levers to control.
21. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reframes the question around supporting Canadians instead of addressing why Parliament should not scrutinize the response.what I am "hell-bent" on is getting Canadians through this pandemic with their health and their economic security
22. answered
    TelecommunicationsMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the plan to accelerate the universal broadband fund to prevent loss of access.As confirmed in the throne speech, we will accelerate the connectivity timelines and the ambitions of the universal broadband fund.
23. deflected
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists appearances at committee instead of addressing the claim of secrecy and conflicts on the vaccine task force.many officials of both the Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada and I have appeared in front of the health committee a number of times.
24. answered
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the current economic policy of supporting workers during COVID rather than naming a new fiscal anchor.Our economic policy is to do what is necessary to fight COVID and support Canadian workers while doing so.
25. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer criticizes opposition policy and cites labor market recovery instead of addressing where deficit funds went."No matter how...[we] slice the data, the Canadian labour market has been on a steadier road to recovery relative to the U.S."
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes suspension of permits after allegations but does not address whether recommendations were overridden.In line with our robust export control regime and due to ongoing hostilities, the minister suspended immediately the relevant export permits to Turkey to allow time to further assess the situation.
27. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes commitment to arms export system and human rights but avoids confirming or denying any override of recommendations.The minister will deny any permit application where there is substantial risk of human rights violations in keeping with Canadian law and in keeping with human rights obligations.
28. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the mistake in testimony, states an apology was given, and addresses the peacekeeping commitment.as has been very clear, a mistake was indeed made in officials' testimony to the committee in what was presented.
29. deflected
    Airline IndustryMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges frustration and notes financial pressures on airlines but does not commit to requiring refunds.At the same time, we are encouraging airlines to refund passengers.
30. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses working with businesses on trade barriers and inspection systems instead of addressing legal fees or false charges.I can assure him that, together with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, we are working very closely with businesses.
31. partly answered
    Women and Gender EqualityMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). substantive question.Answer agrees on the issue and lists specific funding measures taken but does not address shelved reports or timelines for further action.We have given $90 million to help improve capacity at shelters and sexual assault centres and an additional $10 million from Indigenous and Northern Affairs.
32. partly answered
    HealthMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer expresses empathy and outlines harm reduction policies but does not directly explain any delay in action on recovery.In fact, with regard to the opiate overdose crisis, it is this government that restored harm reduction to Canada's drug strategy
33. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Philip Lawrence (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general CRA delivery priorities without addressing legion eligibility for relief.our priority is to ensure that the money promised under the emergency financial support measures is delivered to eligible Canadians quickly and effectively.
34. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to wage subsidy praise instead of addressing the plastics labeling policy or its economic impact on Alberta.one in every three workers in mining and oil and gas were able to stay in their jobs, thanks to the Canada emergency wage subsidy.
35. partly answered
    Small BusinessMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing small-business supports but does not address fixing remaining programs or tabling a recovery plan.Whether it is the small business loan that has helped almost 800,000 small businesses, relief for fixed costs such as the rent subsidy or helping businesses with payroll, there are literally millions of Canadians who are benefiting from the support to our small businesses.
36. partly answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges systemic racism and reform needs but does not state whether the minister has confidence in the RCMP commissioner.The issues we discussed are serious, complex and long-standing, and they must begin with an acknowledgement that systemic and structural racism and bias exists throughout our criminal justice system.