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1. deflected
   TerrorismMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses solidarity with France and affirms free speech advocacy but avoids addressing why conditions were placed on freedoms.Canada is a strong defender of the liberty of expression around the world, and we will continue to advocate for freedom of expression around the world.
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   TerrorismMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer stresses not politicizing the issue and solidarity with France but sidesteps the question on conditions placed on free speech.Together we need to fight against terror and intolerance around the world.
3. partly answered
   TerrorismMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly rebuts the claim of a delayed reaction but does not engage the broader criticism of conditions on free speech.The member's statement that we were late to react is false.
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   TerrorismMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights government statements and French embassy praise but ignores the comparison to Macron and the delay criticism.The Ambassador of France to Canada even commended Canada's comments in which we stated that we stand with her fellow French citizens.
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   TerrorismMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates solidarity and avoidance of politicization but does not clarify or defend the movie theatre analogy or limits on speech.As I said, I think that we need to avoid politicizing this issue in the House.
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   TerrorismMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects the timeline of response and affirms solidarity but does not address the criticism of the Prime Minister's statements on limits.Telling Quebeckers that we were slow to react is not accurate.
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   TerrorismMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes that nothing justifies violence and cites embassy approval but evades the claim of trivializing terrorism or harming relations with France.I would remind my hon. colleague that the French embassy welcomed the comments made by the Government of Canada in solidarity with the French people.
8. answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses increased mental health funding and provides resources while expressing condolences.our government has been investing in mental health services for a number of years, with over $5 billion going to provinces and territories over the years to improve services to Canadians no matter where they live.
9. partly answered
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes existing support programs but does not address the specific commitment to exclude Liberal insiders.I am pleased to share with the hon. member that soon, in the House of Commons, we will be debating a new application-based system to provide direct commercial rent support to tenants across Canada so that more businesses will be here on the back end of—
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    JusticeMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise and describes the appointment process without addressing the Liberalist claim.I dispute the presumptions behind that question.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the process description and denies interference but does not engage the SNC-Lavalin or Bouchard allegations.I can assure the House and Canadians that I make the recommendations to cabinet and that I have not had any interference from the PMO with respect to my decisions, nor have I had a candidate refused.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on committee assessments and denies PMO suggestions while ignoring the caucus input and Di Iorio claims.I repeat, as Minister of Justice, I have not had a single candidate rejected by the PMO, nor have I had a single candidate suggested to me by the PMO.
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    JusticeMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects the premise about the expert committee but does not confirm or deny involvement of ministers and Liberal staff.with all due respect, the hon. member has misrepresented the process.
14. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Conservative government instead of addressing current media reports on interference.we changed and improved the judicial appointment process precisely because the former Conservative government was making very partisan appointments.
15. deflected
    JusticeMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies the described scheme and restates the process without confirming or refuting Liberalist use.once again, the hon. member described the process incorrectly.
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    JusticeMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer asserts non-partisan appointments and describes the committee process while avoiding the specific PMO and ministerial approval allegations.I appoint people from all parties on the political spectrum as well as people who have no party affiliation.
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    JusticeMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the specific allegations about political interference and caucus feedback by focusing solely on the minister's personal record.I have never been pressured by the Prime Minister's Office.
18. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses ongoing appointment work and the Jordan decision but ignores the claim of 2018 caucus delays.I have recommended several candidates for appointment in Quebec.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts responsibility to the provinces instead of addressing federal action on grocery fees.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again defers to provincial jurisdiction without committing to federal Competition Act enforcement.We encourage our provincial and territorial counterparts to examine the matter.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats provincial jurisdiction and thanks the asker while avoiding direct federal action.As we have indicated on several occasions, we recognize that the terms of sale we have highlighted, those in respect to the ongoing financial impositions faced by independent grocers, fall under provincial jurisdiction.
22. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general infrastructure benefits and job creation instead of addressing corporate profits from public projects.This plan is creating a million jobs.
23. partly answered
    Airline IndustryMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges passenger frustration and mentions a future package but does not explain current inaction on refunds.I am very conscious of the fact that many Canadians are frustrated and they would prefer to have refunds.
24. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the water advisory timeline, past investments, and ongoing commitment for Neskantaga.We will fix it and we will fix it with financial resources in partnerships with first nations.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites an elder quote and past neglect instead of providing a timeline for the advisory.I would encourage the member to look down to the bottom of the article, where she got her information, and see the quote from the elder who said that the Prime Minister was the first one to care
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights past government spending and prior administration failures rather than addressing the hypothetical or current response speed.A lot of them, yes, did happen on the watch of his prior government of 10 years, with $300,000 per year, for example, in Neskantaga, where we have invested $16.5 million.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Answer blames prior government and restates investments without addressing the broken promise or new plan details.The prior government left them all to waste for a decade.
28. answered
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly commits to investigating the specific security blocks and responding.I will look into the specifics of this particular case.
29. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Answer begins to address efforts but is cut off before fully explaining unblocking steps.we are taking every effort and I am proud to say that 2.85 million Canadians right now—
30. answered
    HealthMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer provides specific numbers of rapid tests delivered to provinces including Quebec.in fact, we have delivered over 1.7 million rapid tests since October 24: to Ontario, 531,000; to Quebec, 577,000; to B.C., 153,000; to Alberta, 303,000.
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    Motorcoach IndustryKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue and notes provincial responsibility but offers no specific federal support plan.This is also a provincial responsibility.
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    Airport IndustryMr. Michael Kram (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes low passenger numbers and ongoing work without delivering a concrete relief timeline or plan.we are working on trying to find solutions that will ensure that those air sector services, such as airports and airlines, are there for Canadians to be able to rely on after this pandemic.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions the $20 million funding but avoids a direct yes or no to the question.that is exactly why we included $20 million in Bill C-4 to do just that.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Restates the $20 million inclusion without providing any timeline or allocation details.that is why we included the $20 million in Bill C-4 .
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    MarijuanaMr. Kyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses general collaboration and offers to review a specific case but ignores the requested policy change.If the member opposite would like to forward me the name of the particular company in question, I would be happy to take a look at it.
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    Post-Secondary EducationMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses the broader student support program and promises to investigate but does not justify the charges or acknowledge a government mistake.That is why we put forward a $9 billion program to help students.
37. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMrs. Jenica Atwin (Green) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights new points for French-speaking immigrants but does not address whether the 4.4% target will ensure vitality or be met despite the pandemic.Last week, I announced that the government would be awarding additional points to French-speaking and bilingual immigration candidates.