Commons spends day on broadcasting bill as opposition presses on French and judges

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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   Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for Israel without explaining the UN vote or policy change.Israel is a close and important friend of Canada, and Canada will always stand with Israel.
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   Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general foreign policy principles without addressing the specific resolutions or restoring the policy.Our country, in that world, will always stand up for human rights and will always stand up for the rules-based international order.
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   JusticeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the judicial process without addressing the named appointments or alleged political favoritism.It is a transparent and fair process that has contributed to diversity on the bench.
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   JusticeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the minister and process without addressing the specific appointment or donation claims.Our Minister of Justice was a law professor at McGill.
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   JusticeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer asserts transparency without addressing the specific case involving a candidate's spouse.The reality is that our judicial appointment process is a clear process, a transparent process, an open process, a process that has led to a more diverse judiciary.
6. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees on the importance of French but does not address the bill or the party's voting position.I agree that all of us here in the House have an obligation to work to help and preserve the French language in Quebec and Montreal.
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   Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights NAFTA negotiations without addressing the citizenship bill or perceived discomfort with French.During the negotiations on the new NAFTA, which were very difficult, we held a very firm position, which was to not allow any changes to the cultural exemption that protects Quebec culture and the French language.
8. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms commitment via the net-zero act in response to the climate question.That is why I am very proud to say that the Canadian net-zero emissions accountability act will require the federal government to meet its net-zero emissions target by 2050.
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   The EnvironmentMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to asking NDP to support legislation instead of addressing PM commitment.I will ask, respectfully, the leader of the NDP, whether the NDP will commit to supporting the Canadian net-zero emissions accountability act .
10. answered
    Fisheries and OceansCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bernadette Jordan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly clarifies the reading of the decision and context sought.I have read the Marshall decision.
11. answered
    Fisheries and OceansCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bernadette Jordan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses meetings held and ongoing negotiations with both groups.I have been actively meeting with both first nations leadership as well as commercial harvesters since the onset of this issue.
12. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponsePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes program benefits and rules without detailing verification steps taken.
13. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponsePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes CRA role in legitimacy checks but provides no specifics on pre-distribution verification.The hard-working public servants in the CRA are doing an outstanding job, and they are going to make sure that all claims are legitimate.
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    HealthMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reports rapid tests delivered to BC but does not address at-home test approval timeline.we have delivered almost five million rapid tests to provinces and territories, 345,000 to B.C.
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    HealthMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights vaccine acquisition and task force but avoids addressing lack of a single clear distribution plan.we have more vaccines per capita than any country in the world.
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    JusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer states Ethics Commissioner found no conflict and notes transparent appointment process.the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner reviewed the situation and determined that there was no conflict of interest and that a recusal was not necessary.
17. answered
    JusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly explains the independent committee review and Ethics Commissioner consultation to address partisanship claims.I have considered the recommendations of the judicial advisory committees, which are independent, as well as this appointment, and following consultation, it was determined that he is a serious and qualified candidate.
18. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms ongoing private and public advocacy for Badawi's release at every opportunity including the G20.We have raised this issue privately and publicly on several occasions.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.Answer notes the apology but pivots to attacking Conservatives instead of addressing removal from committee.How strange it is to see the Conservative Party suddenly become a great champion of the French fact in Canada.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids committing to a bill before Christmas and instead lists past Conservative actions on official languages.I know that Halloween just passed, but I want to remind hon. members of the horrors of the Conservative Party when it comes to official languages.
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    JusticeMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites the Ethics Commissioner ruling and states political donations confer neither advantage nor disadvantage.Making donations to a political party, or to a particular riding, does not indicate in itself a friendship.
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    HealthMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer details past actions and budget measures but does not commit to supporting the specific NDP bill.Budget 2019 allotted monies for the Canada drug agency.
23. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer provides updated timeline for return and explains testing requirements for safe water.Currently, members should know that the timeline for getting back into the community would be early December.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The minister shifts to criticizing the Conservative Party's past investments rather than answering about Christmas return.I would ask the member what she would have said to that community, with the abhorrent investment the Conservative Party did of $300,000 a year over 10 years.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the specific request to intervene with grocery giants and instead discusses general concerns.We share these concerns. That is why we are going to continue to work with the provinces and territories to make sure we move forward in a manner to protect our workers and, more importantly, the supply chain when it comes to grocers.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Mr. Neil Ellis (Liberal). loaded question.The response acknowledges the issue but points to provincial jurisdiction without committing to action at federal level.However, contracts between suppliers and buyers are in the provincial and territorial jurisdictions.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the bill's benefits without addressing the specific criticisms of lacking targets and oversight.the Canadian net-zero emissions accountability act will hold the federal government accountable for its commitment to attain net-zero emissions by 2050.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer discusses emission reductions and a future plan but does not confirm meeting Paris targets by 2030.We are going to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 270 megatonnes by 2023.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies partisan influence but does not address the specific donation-linked appointment raised.Each candidate passes through a judicial appointments committee that has no access to any partisan data.
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    Government ProgramsMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response agrees on cutting red tape but offers no concrete simplification steps for the cited issues.it goes without saying that we will always work toward cutting excessive red tape and regulations.
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    International TradeMr. Tony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes an arrangement with Australia but makes no commitment to a budget program for wineries.We are really pleased that we came to an arrangement with Australia on this very matter.
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    Small BusinessMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general policy and CRA independence but avoids any commitment on postponing audits per the House vote.However, I cannot comment on specific cases, so I encourage him to follow up with our offices.
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    TelecommunicationsMr. Dave Epp (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers to explore funding options with the member but provides no timeline or firm delivery commitment.I would encourage him to reach out to my team and me. We will work with him to see if the rapid response stream
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    HealthMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and mentions existing supports while promising to look into a single access point but does not commit to a 988 hotline.I have committed to his colleague that I will look into how we can accelerate work on a single-access point for suicide prevention.
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    HealthMr. Matthew Green (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes provincial collaboration and national standards but sidesteps any commitment to ending for-profit long-term care.The Speech from the Throne committed to national standards on long-term care, and that is exactly what we intend to do with provinces and territories.
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    Business of the HouseMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The response begins positively by thanking the colleague, indicating it will address the business schedule and debate proposal though cut off.I thank my kind colleague for—