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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer changes the subject to by-elections instead of addressing the waiver issue.I want to take this moment to thank all the volunteers, voters, organizers and election workers who participated in by-elections in both Toronto Centre and York Centre yesterday.
2. answered
   Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the timeline and decision to hold a national public inquiry as requested by families.We proposed an inquiry that would be able to move quickly on that, but families said they wanted a national public inquiry.
3. deflected
   Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses systemic racism in the RCMP but does not identify who is in charge.there is a long history of systemic racism in our institutions in this country, including in the RCMP.
4. misdirected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends early actions and pivots to criticizing the opposition's priorities rather than addressing rapid testing.The Leader of the Opposition says that we were wrong to help families first and that we should have helped businesses.
5. partly answered
   Intergovernmental AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses respect for provincial jurisdictions and cooperation on seniors' care but does not directly respond to the accusation of blaming provinces.we respect and understand provincial jurisdictions, which means we recognize that long-term care homes, for example, are Quebec's responsibility.
6. answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly acknowledges the Indian Act as colonial and systemic racism and describes ongoing work to move beyond it.the Liberal Party has recognized for many years that the Indian Act is a colonial law that is part of systemic racism
7. answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains that indigenous communities have differing views on timelines and that the government is proceeding at their pace.many of them want to ensure that they will continue to have the protections and partnerships set out in this unfair colonial act before it goes away, while others want to do away with it more quickly.
8. partly answered
   PharmacareMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses reducing drug costs and working with provinces but does not commit to a fully public universal pharmacare program.We have already made great strides, reducing drug costs by about $13 billion.
9. deflected
   Child CareMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the specific case but immediately pivots to general child care policy without addressing the accusation of empty promises.we will be looking into this situation because it is indeed alarming.
10. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms the importance of French in the public service but does not address whether lack of bilingualism caused problems with support measures.We will continue to work very hard with the public service to ensure that everyone understands that the right to work in French is an essential right.
11. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims productive work with the Commissioner but avoids explaining why the government ignored the reported problems.However, unlike him, I recognize that we are working very well and very productively with the Commissioner of Official Languages.
12. deflected
    Foreign AffairsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses the general China relationship and detained Canadians but does not address the choice of meeting specific individuals.We will continue to do everything we can to ensure that human rights are protected and Canadian lives are protected.
13. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record instead of addressing whether the Prime Minister is compromised by CCP ties.we will take no lessons from the Conservatives when it comes to standing up to China.
14. misdirected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's voting record rather than addressing the clawback rates for low-income workers.I have heard of a wolf in sheep's clothing, but I never thought I would see one on the floor of the House of Commons.
15. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as ridiculous and lists unrelated programs instead of addressing the clawback statistics.while I am entertained by the hon. member citing a mythical creature that is dear to my Scottish heritage, that is about as far as I can remain interested in this ridiculous line of questioning.
16. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines existing and hoped-for measures but provides no date for a new fixed-cost assistance program.I hope to be able to work with my colleague to help businesses.
17. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids any date and instead emphasizes general ongoing support without specifics.
18. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general vaccine efforts but does not address the contracts or priority access claim.we have finalized seven agreements, and we are in negotiations with a number of other suppliers.
19. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner for playing politics instead of confirming or denying the contract details.It is interesting the member across the way is listening to experts now.
20. answered
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the number and timing of rapid tests being sent to Quebec.we will be providing Quebec with 200,000 rapid tests this week as a matter of fact.
21. answered
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer is a direct confirmation of the quantity of tests for Quebec.
22. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses investments and evacuation but does not commit to the Prime Minister sitting down with the community.We are prepared to evacuate them as well.
23. partly answered
    HealthMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses national standards and Red Cross support but does not address stopping profit motives or immediate federal intervention.we have employed and mobilized, through the Canadian Red Cross, hundreds if not thousands of workers across the country
24. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes investments and priority status but provides no specific new direction or timeline to reduce the backlog.this backlog is totally unacceptable.
25. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the backlog with investments but does not specify any direction given on the paperwork issue raised.On the backlog, which is a major issue, I indicated to my hon. colleague that we have invested just under $200 million to make sure we hire more staff; to make sure the department is coordinated better; to make sure that when a file is dealt with, it is dealt with by a group of people so that veterans will not have to go from one area to another; and to make sure that it is done faster.
26. partly answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers the inquiry setup but avoids confirming whether the delay reasons will be in the mandate.The terms of reference have now been articulated, and it is up to the commissioners to determine the questions they will ask—
27. misdirected
    Public SafetyMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker's motives for political advantage instead of addressing the mandate request.I understand the member opposite's interest in whatever political advantage she feels that level of inquiry may get.
28. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises bilingualism in general but provides no specific measures for French in the public service during remote work.We are strong and proud because we have a bilingual country where everyone has the right to thrive in English or French.
29. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past actions on official languages but does not address the telework French usage issue or the premise about bilingualism.We have done this through an official languages plan of $2.7 billion, through the appointment of three bilingual judges to the Supreme Court and through the renewal of the Official Languages Act, which will happen soon.
30. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Marc Dalton (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer disputes the closure claim and notes other reopenings and services but does not commit to reopening the specific office.We have already safely reopened more than 260 Service Canada centres right across the country.
31. partly answered
    SeniorsMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details past financial support but offers no new specific plan or timeline beyond the throne speech.This year we invested over twice as much on financial assistance for seniors as we committed to in our platform.
32. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Nelly Shin (Conservative) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms the 2020 reduction but does not outline any plan for RRIF withdrawals after 2020.We reduced the minimum withdrawals from RRIFs by 25% for 2020, and as the market is volatile during this difficult time, we will continue to look at ways we can best serve our seniors.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms the importance of CCS but avoids addressing why Canada is falling behind in investment.CCS technology is an important part of addressing greenhouse gas emissions, not simply from the oil and gas sector but from many industrial sectors across this country.
34. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Earl Dreeshen (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the need for proper consultations but does not address the arbitrary nature of the delays or loss of faith in the process.We on this side of the House have learned our lessons from TMX.
35. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives general conditions for project approval without committing support to the specific West Coast Olefins project.We must make sure we consult properly with first nations, with Inuit and with Métis, and we must make sure that we take our environmental responsibilities seriously.
36. misdirected
    HealthMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the question's tone rather than addressing the claims about privatization and favoritism.this over-the-top rhetoric is exactly what Canadians do not want in the middle of a pandemic.
37. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines Canada's diplomatic efforts and calls for negotiations but does not address the lack of on-the-ground presence.We continue to support the important work of the OSCE Minsk Group aimed at encouraging a peaceful and negotiated resolution to this conflict.