Bloc motion seeks apology for 1970 War Measures Act

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1. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the contradiction and misinformation claim entirely, pivoting to a call for unity on the second wave.Now is the time for all of us to come together and fight this second wave, which is ravaging Europe and our neighbour to the south.
2. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges lessons but does not clarify the review status or appointments as asked.I do agree with the member opposite that there are lessons we can all learn from this global pandemic.
3. misdirected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses border policy achievements instead of the internal disagreement or overruling claim.What I am especially proud of is that we have managed to have those restrictions in place without harming the vital trade between our two countries.
4. partly answered
   TerrorismErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer expresses solidarity with France but does not address the 10-day silence or reluctance to stand up for values.France is one of Canada's closest, dearest and most important allies, and we will always stand in solidarity with France.
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   TerrorismErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general commitment to protection without addressing the broken promise on deradicalization centres.we never refuse to show leadership when it comes to protecting the lives of Canadians
6. partly answered
   Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes the difficulty of the period but does not address the request for an official apology.It is important to remember that the period surrounding October 1970 was difficult for all Quebeckers.
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   Intergovernmental AffairsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reflects on progress and peaceful expression but avoids admitting abuse of power or discussing an apology.We can be proud that we live in a country where we choose to express our ideas in a peaceful, non-violent way
8. partly answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the need to protect seniors and work with provinces but does not report on the status of national standards.Today, we must continue to work with the provinces and territories to protect our seniors during this difficult second wave.
9. partly answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges concerns about for-profit homes but avoids direct yes/no on federal involvement.I very much agree that all options need to be on the table when we think about how we run, operate and regulate our long-term care facilities in the future.
10. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Denies double standard without addressing the specific exemption case.There are not two sets of rules.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats denial of double standard and shifts to general health priorities.There are not two sets of rules.
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    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on job recovery stats instead of addressing debt repayment or economic plan.the job recovery in Canada has been stronger than in the United States.
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    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Again emphasizes job recovery without providing deficit numbers or update timeline.Canada has recovered much more strongly than the economy with which we are most connected, the United States
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    Official LanguagesMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Agrees more must be done but defends quick reaction rather than explaining inaction.He also noted in his report that we reacted quickly at the time.
15. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms priority on official languages but offers no concrete plan for all departments.We must also protect the health and safety of Canadians.
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    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids addressing the request for an apology by calling for discussion of all historical facts.if we are talking about our history, we need to talk about all of it.
17. misdirected
    Intergovernmental AffairsMrs. Caroline Desbiens (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the request for an apology and instead attacks the motion by highlighting its omission of Laporte's murder.Why does the Bloc motion fail to mention that?
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    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the legality of arrests or an apology and instead calls for unity without division.when we love Quebec that much we must not try to divide it, but instead try to unite it.
19. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that no Canadian funding was provided to the company in question.Let me clarify that the company and government in question did not receive any funding from the Government of Canada.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids specifics on delays or lost funds and instead restates the general priority of a vaccine strategy.It is important to have a vaccine strategy.
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    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a corrected specific number of tests shipped to Quebec.In fact, 453,000 tests have been shipped this week to Quebec, and we look forward to supporting the province of Quebec with future shipments as they arrive.
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    HealthMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges concerns but pivots to existing funding and provincial accountability without addressing ending for-profit care.Every step of the way we have been there for provinces and territories, including $730 million in the safe restart program to ensure better infection prevention control measures.
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    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shares concern but focuses on guidance and funding to provinces without committing to remove profits from care.Under the safe restart agreement, we have provided $740 million to support, control and prevent infections, including for those in long-term care.
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    Employment InsurancePeter Kent (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises to investigate the specific EI and severance issue but does not confirm awareness or provide immediate resolution.I can promise this House to look into the exact issue the member is raising.
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    Employment InsurancePeter Kent (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes EI changes and beneficiary numbers but ignores delayed debt notices and the subtraction process.I can happily report that 1.8 million Canadians are in the new, more relaxed and generous EI system, with another 2.5 million Canadians on the new recovery benefit.
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    HealthMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer corrects the premise and lists test shipments but does not address why seniors in long-term care still lack prioritized rapid testing access.Since October 21, nearly 1.2 million rapid tests have been sent to provinces and territories; in Ontario alone, 530,000, and I could go through the list.
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    HealthMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers to discuss the case but provides no commitment to review or expedite gene therapy access for the child.I would be pleased to speak with the member opposite about Jakob's case and understand it so that we can ensure that Jakob has the supports he needs.
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    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reframes the request around historical completeness and the Bloc motion instead of addressing the call for an eight-second apology.The Bloc Québécois motion presents a partial account of the events and history.
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    Intergovernmental AffairsMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer insists on discussing all historical elements including violence but does not address why an apology is withheld for the 497 Quebeckers.When we want to approach history responsibly, we have a moral and political obligation to talk about it in its entirety, not just the bits we want to raise.
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    Air TransportationMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges passenger frustration and ongoing work but gives no timeline or commitment for requiring full refunds as a bailout condition.We are working on this matter, as well as on the important issues affecting the entire airline sector.
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    TelecommunicationsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses shared concern and mentions partnerships but does not explain the 2026 delay or commit to earlier rural broadband delivery.Our government has been there for them, including partnerships with SWIFT.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Jeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights total PPE procured and national support but does not address prioritization of Liberal-connected firms or ridings.We have received support from suppliers right across the country who have stepped up to support this great effort.
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    International TradeEd Fast (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer states concern and one call but provides no concrete actions or defense details.Minister Ng raised the issue during a recent call with U.S. representatives.
34. answered
    HousingMr. Brad Vis (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains the two-phase allocation and rationale for the funding split.the rapid housing initiative is focusing the first $500 million to the top 15 municipalities that have the highest number of individuals experiencing homelessness.
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Bernadette Jordan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids addressing specific closures or ignored advice and pivots to general commitments.We continue to make our decisions based on the best science available.
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    SeniorsMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists existing funding and support but does not give a date or timeline for national standards.We will work with provinces and territories to strengthen standards so no matter where one lives, one has a safe—
37. misdirected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseJody Wilson-Raybould (Independent) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to 1970 events and criticizes the motion instead of addressing current Emergencies Act intent.When we want to be true to ourselves, we should speak about the whole story, not just part of it.