Commons advances rent and wage subsidy bill amid second wave

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1. deflected
   JusticeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the judicial appointments question entirely and pivots to US elections.I look forward to taking questions from the member opposite, but first I want to reassure Canadians that the Canadian government is watching very carefully as events unfold in the United States
2. deflected
   JusticeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates talking points on reforms without addressing whether the PMO directed candidate selection.We strengthened the role of the independent judicial advisory committees.
3. deflected
   JusticeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats the same reform talking points and avoids confirming or denying PMO influence on appointments.we brought in major reforms to the process in 2016 following 10 years of mismanagement by the Conservative government.
4. partly answered
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges federal-provincial coordination but does not specify whether Quebeckers should follow federal or provincial mask guidelines.We have consistently recognized the importance of the workers on the ground and local health authorities to properly manage what they are seeing on the ground.
5. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer praises experts and masks without addressing inconsistent federal advice or the minister's changing positions.I am very pleased to support Dr. Tam, the health minister and all of our various health experts across the country
6. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms ongoing work with France but does not confirm whether the Prime Minister has spoken with the French President.We will continue to work with our allies, including France, on major issues around the world.
7. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer expresses willingness to speak with Macron but sidesteps the call for an apology and current coolness in relations.I look forward to speaking to President Macron soon.
8. partly answered
   SeniorsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes past actions and best-practice sharing but does not state whether federal standards for seniors' care have been set.We continue to help the Canadian Red Cross, because we will always be there for our seniors.
9. deflected
   SeniorsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes provincial jurisdiction and support rather than addressing ending profit or federal responsibility.We fully respect provincial jurisdiction over long-term care homes, but we are there to support.
10. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates a general commitment to freedom of expression without addressing the specific question about Macron's call.we will always defend freedom of expression.
11. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner for potentially misleading the House instead of clarifying the statements on freedom of expression.I know that my hon. colleague would not want to mislead the House.
12. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concern and points to the Competition Bureau but does not commit to direct action against the named companies.The federal Competition Bureau, as an independent law enforcement agency, is responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, and we expect that it will.
13. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the questioner of misleading the House and pivots to past spending instead of addressing grocery fees.it is a shame to see members trying to mislead the House in the fact that this government has actually stepped up with hundreds of millions of dollars
14. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights support for Canadians but avoids addressing the lack of budget, updates, or reports on spending.From the beginning, we have been open and transparent about our COVID-19 economic plan.
15. misdirected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives for playing politics and pivots to past actions instead of addressing the lack of financial transparency.I will let the Conservatives continue to try and play politics and explain how they would not have done that for Canadians
16. deflected
    TerrorismMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses opposition of political games and restates a general position without addressing the diplomatic snub or consistency.I understand that the opposition parties are attempting to attack the government and play political games.
17. deflected
    TerrorismMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates prior remarks on condemnation and free speech without addressing the difficulty of acknowledging the point raised.I said that we will always defend freedom of speech.
18. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses funding and experts but avoids clarifying which of the three conflicting stories on the warning system is true.there have been no changes in funding or staffing levels in that organization since 2015.
19. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes early actions taken but does not address muzzling officials or reliance on China.on January 2, Dr. Theresa Tam convened a meeting of her provincial counterparts to talk about worrisome news coming out of China.
20. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains reliance on experts and border measures but only partially addresses the timeline of ignoring warnings.every single step of the way we leaned on experts, epidemiologists and international health experts on the pandemic for the best recommendations on how to keep Canadians safe.
21. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists supports provided but does not directly address confidence in managing the second wave or Christmas hopes.Canadians can continue to have confidence in our government.
22. partly answered
    Women and Gender EqualityMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes progress on pay equity legislation but does not address the PBO report on enforcement delays.We have passed historic pay equity legislation and are working hard to implement it.
23. answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to addressing the exclusion of Black history in the bridge project.I look forward to talking with the infrastructure minister and working with our first ever Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth in the history of this country to ensure that we are doing everything we can to fight systemic racism
24. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the action taken on export permits without evasion.we immediately suspended the relevant export permits to Turkey.
25. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the yes-or-no question about approval during the conversation.Mr. Speaker, the answer is no.
26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general talking points on natural resources without addressing the requested consultation commitment.We know how important it is to move forward on natural resources, but we know we need to do it properly.
27. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to general northern investments and attacks the prior government instead of explaining the post office issue.after years of the previous prime minister using the north for photo ops, we have made historic investments to support communities of the north
28. deflected
    JusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes the appointment process without addressing the alleged interference or the question of why.Appointments are based on merit and on the needs of the courts and each candidate's area of expertise.
29. deflected
    JusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats emphasis on merit and consultations without engaging the claim of systemic patronage.all of our judicial appointments are based on merit.
30. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers general pandemic support statements without addressing specific aerospace funding commitments.We have always stood up for workers in the aerospace industry and will continue to do so.
31. misdirected
    Airline IndustryMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' pandemic views instead of providing an airline sector plan.We have heard the Conservative members opposite say, a few times, that we should follow the example of the Americans in how they are managing the pandemic.
32. deflected
    Airline IndustryMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer redirects to northern carriers and criticizes the asker for not listening rather than outlining a national plan.I suggest that the member opposite should actually listen to her colleague who asked a really important question about supports for northern regions in this country.
33. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Brad Vis (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to housing affordability instead of addressing FINTRAC reporting numbers.That is why we have moved forward with the national housing strategy, increasing affordability for Canadians.
34. misdirected
    Public SafetyMike Lake (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Conservative government's record rather than addressing current leadership on money laundering.I will highlight that unfortunately, because the member opposite brought up the Conservatives' time in office, I need to emphasize that they continued to cut resources for the RCMP to go after serious crimes like money laundering and organized crime.
35. misdirected
    Public SafetyMike Lake (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again contrasts past Conservative cuts with current spending instead of outlining new actions on money laundering.So, it is not just about rolling up our sleeves, it is about actually delivering for these agencies, whether it is the RCMP, FINTRAC or the CRA that can actually go after money laundering.
36. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses concern and support for public health measures but does not commit to direct intervention or ordering camp shutdown.We expect work on the Manitoba Hydro project to follow public health advice to keep workers and indigenous communities safe.