House begins second reading of broadcasting bill as Conservatives press for vaccine plan

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1. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates vaccine procurement successes without addressing freezer capacity or a specific distribution timeline.We are also ensuring that we are going to be able to distribute those vaccines as they become available across Canada.
2. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to general public sentiment and timelines instead of disclosing contract details or logistics responsibility.the number one question I get from Canadians these days, and actually over the past nine or 10 months, has been this: When is this all going to be over?
3. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights government actions on PPE and testing but sidesteps rapid approval commitments and changing distribution plans.Every step of the way, whether it has been in stepping up on PPE or stepping up on testing and, indeed, on rapid testing, which we have delivered to the provinces, with the provinces now evaluating how they want to deploy it, we have been there to deliver all of these things that Canadians need.
4. misdirected
   Official LanguagesErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's Supreme Court stance rather than addressing Liberal actions on Bill 101 or French in Quebec.I do not need any lectures from a party that still refuses to commit to appointing only bilingual justices to the Supreme Court.
5. misdirected
   Official LanguagesErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer counters with a question on bilingual judges instead of committing to an official languages bill.if the Leader of the Opposition wants to show his commitment to the French language, will he promise today to appoint only bilingual judges to the Supreme Court of Canada?
6. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer affirms support for French in Quebec but does not directly address whether French is in jeopardy.our government has always been there for the French fact in Quebec and across Canada, and we will continue to be there.
7. deflected
   Official LanguagesMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer agrees on the threat to French but pivots to attacking the Bloc's motives and listing unrelated federal programs.Why, then, is the member trying to pick a fight over something we agree on? It is because he does not want to admit that a federal government is delivering for Quebeckers
8. partly answered
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past supports and funding but does not specify new actions for the second wave.We have sent the provinces more than $25 billion to help them get ready for this second wave, and we will continue to work with them.
9. answered
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that the government has not waited and is increasing supports.we have not waited. We are continuing to increase our supports to individuals, communities, first nations, the north and provinces.
10. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms support for the project but does not address the comparison to the UN campaign zeal.I have supported that project for the past seven years.
11. deflected
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservative ideology instead of guaranteeing commitment to the pipeline.Any time someone talks about doing right by the environment, or building a greener or cleaner future, they think it is an attack on workers
12. deflected
    Natural ResourcesErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative ideology on climate rather than committing to meetings on Keystone XL.We cannot get projects built, and we cannot move forward to create good jobs for Canadians, if we do not have a plan for the environment at the same time
13. deflected
    JusticeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the appointment process but ignores the lawsuit and concerns about bias.in 2015, we brought in a merit-based process for judicial appointments.
14. deflected
    JusticeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates the merit-based process without addressing calls to revise it or the F grade on transparency.once again, several years ago, we put in place an independent, merit-based process.
15. misdirected
    JusticeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' past record instead of addressing interference claims.The process was completely botched under Harper, and our improvements have made Canada's judiciary more diverse.
16. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the court challenges program and support for Bill 101 but does not address regret over spending or Charter challenges.we recognize that, in order for Canada to be bilingual, Quebec must first and foremost be francophone.
17. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservatives and restates Liberal support without addressing the bill or caucus vote.I think it is a little strange and worrisome that the Bloc is working so closely with the Conservatives on the issue of the French fact in Quebec and Canada
18. partly answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses federal support for testing but does not address at-home test approval timeline.We delivered rapid tests to all the provinces and hopefully soon some of the provinces will start deploying those rapid tests that we have delivered to them by the millions.
19. misdirected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's understanding of roles instead of addressing at-home test access.it concerns me that in the middle of a pandemic, where health is on everyone's mind, the opposition health critic does not understand that it is not my job to approve tests
20. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general support for provinces but avoids the specific call for rapid at-home test review.We have made that job slightly easier by saying we will have the backs of their citizens, we will have the backs of their businesses.
21. misdirected
    HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of irresponsible attacks rather than addressing the early warning system shutdown.The level of political attacks the Conservatives are actually tossing out is irresponsible at a time when Canadians are looking to government and political leaders to pull together.
22. partly answered
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers vaccine deals but does not address transparency or provincial distribution details.As a result, Canada has the strongest portfolio of potential vaccines of any of our peer countries, because we have been there to support Canadians.
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges systemic racism and mentions legislation but does not address the specific hospital incident.We made a commitment and are moving forward on distinctions-based health legislation that will ensure that we are doing a better job of supporting indigenous peoples through their health challenges.
24. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesRob Moore (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses working with advocates and balancing rights but does not commit to supporting the amendments.We know how important it is to move forward with a medical assistance in dying bill that is constitutional and that both maintains and protects people's rights while at the same time protects the most vulnerable.
25. deflected
    Persons with DisabilitiesErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general efforts to balance rights but avoids addressing the rush or specific amendments requested.we know that what we need to do is to ensure that all Canadians' rights are protected, while at the same time we protect the most vulnerable.
26. partly answered
    International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses ongoing work toward an agreement but does not specify a timeline for bringing it to Parliament.We are hopeful that we are going to be able to get to an agreement very soon
27. deflected
    International TradeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts blame to the U.K. and avoids committing to a timeline or addressing the criticism directly.it is really entirely up to the U.K. to get that done.
28. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises general Canadian efforts but does not address the specific untendered contracts or explain the process.we have been able to develop solutions right here at home so we would no longer face the challenges of sourcing the necessary medical equipment and PPE.
29. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists delivered supplies instead of addressing the request for a committee to study spending or the specific contract concerns.Over the past few days alone, the following products have been delivered to the provinces and territories: more than 5.2 million N95 masks
30. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes an apology but pivots to attacking the Conservatives rather than committing to replace the member.We will take no lessons from the Conservative Party, which has always attacked the rights of Canada's francophones.
31. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the request to condemn comments and instead poses a counter-question attacking the Conservatives.I am giving my hon. colleague an opportunity to affirm that the Conservative Party will only appoint judges who speak French to the Supreme Court in the future.
32. misdirected
    Official LanguagesErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives for not answering a prior question instead of addressing the call for legislation.the Conservative Party has missed yet another opportunity to defend the French fact.
33. deflected
    HealthMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question frames the PM's 211 suggestion as inadequate and ends with a loaded rhetorical jab rather than a neutral query.We are open to having discussions about a consolidated hotline.
34. partly answered
    HealthMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms working together on mental health but lists past actions instead of committing specifically to a 988 hotline.Yes, Mr. Speaker, we are committed to working together to figure out how to best serve Canadians suffering from mental health challenges.
35. partly answered
    HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the shared goal and past investments but does not address the specific timeline of a national hotline by Christmas.We are happy to work with all members of the House on something, yes, indeed, we can all agree on.
36. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses concern and references general support for vulnerable groups but does not detail specific plans for young people.That is why we have been there all along to support women, young people and minority communities.