Commons advances assisted dying bill after opposition amendments defeated

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1. deflected
   JusticeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the hurt but does not address the government's stance on the appeal or the law's constitutionality.Important questions are raised by this judgment, and we are going to examine this judgment fully.
2. partly answered
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises access for all Canadians but provides no timeline for when vaccines will be available.Every Canadian who chooses to be vaccinated will have access to a vaccine.
3. deflected
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refuses to give a specific date and instead criticizes speculation about other countries' timelines.I do not know if the member for Louis-Saint-Laurent knows people at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but I do not think it is responsible to speculate about what another country's regulatory body will do.
4. misdirected
   HealthTim Uppal (Conservative) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames the previous Conservative government instead of explaining what happened to domestic production plans.when this pandemic began, Canadians understood that we did not have significant biomanufacturing capacity, and that was certainly not helped by the previous anti-science Conservative government.
5. partly answered
   HealthTim Uppal (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives a general timeframe of the first quarter of 2021 but does not address why Canada is behind other countries.We will be receiving COVID-19 vaccines in the first quarter of 2021.
6. deflected
   JusticeMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the appointments process but ignores the question about the secret vote to block an investigation.we have brought in an open and transparent appointments process.
7. deflected
   JusticeMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer quotes the Bar Association and reiterates the process but does not address the alleged deal with the NDP.the Canadian Bar Association sent a letter to all parliamentarians. It stated that the Canadian Bar Association had not accused the government of interfering in the process by appointing its friends, nor had it suggested that the process has resulted in the appointment of unworthy candidates.
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer welcomes the order and mentions past supports but does not commit to not appealing the decision.we are looking forward to the implementation of this definition, which expands the definition of first nations children.
9. deflected
   Government ProgramsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the question but explicitly declines to address it due to lack of departmental specificity.I know that the member is not necessarily specifically putting a question to a specific department, but, unfortunately, that is the best I can do for an answer.
10. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises logistics efforts but provides no information on the requested weekly Pfizer dose numbers.Canada will be ready when those vaccines are ready.
11. deflected
    Public SafetyMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer refuses to address the specific briefing question while offering general assurances about security advice.although I cannot speak to the specifics of any advice given by the national security establishment in this or any other case, let me assure the member opposite that the national security of services of Canada, CSIS and CSE, are very conscientious and comprehensive in the advice they give to government.
12. answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly rejects the premise that CanSino delayed other vaccines and states Canada has arrangements with the leading candidates.
13. deflected
    HealthMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer claims a favourable portfolio and coordination but gives no timeline relative to G7 countries.our order book and portfolio of vaccines compare favourably to those of the rest of the world.
14. deflected
    HealthMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses past investments in capacity but does not address signing long-term purchase agreements.
15. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains processing measures and capacity increases but does not address reassigning staff to reduce LMIA delays.We are continuing to increase capacity while respecting public health guidelines.
16. deflected
    HealthMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer assures coordination with Quebec but provides no details on doses or timing shared with the premier.Once a vaccine is approved, we will be able to communicate more specific information to the provinces, but until then we will make sure that the logistics and distribution system is ready when the vaccine is ready.
17. deflected
    HealthMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts blame to Harper era without addressing domestic production or approvals.Our government is investing in this area. We are building that capacity, and Canadians will be protected.
18. partly answered
    International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains rollover nature of deal and past consultations but does not address lack of new stakeholder input.It is a rollover essentially of CETA, which we negotiated over seven years and consulted extensively with all stakeholders during that time.
19. answered
    International TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly commits to no new supply-management concessions in future deals including UK.private sector access to supply management is prohibited in all future trade negotiations.
20. deflected
    International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer praises industry value without explaining the excise-tax agreement or job impacts.Our government will continue to stand up for Canadian workers and defend the interests of our Canadian wine industry.
21. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Tony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states ongoing work with industry but gives no concrete progress toward a solution.we are working hand in hand with our wine industry and hard-working Canadian wine producers to find a solution to this issue.
22. answered
    Small BusinessMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer points to specific new subsidies and the regional fund for start-ups.I would direct the member to the regional relief and recovery fund, which is there to ensure that no business and no entrepreneur in the country are left behind.
23. partly answered
    Child CareMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists past spending and spaces created but does not commit to new universal child-care funding in the update.We are on track to continue to invest over $7.5 billion.
24. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks prior Conservative record instead of addressing current RCMP resources in B.C.after, quite frankly, the scorched earth approach of the Harper Conservatives closing down money laundering, let me advise the member what we in fact have done.
25. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Brad Vis (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer corrects the premise and details funding for new teams including in B.C. but supplies no specific officer count or timeline.This month, the RCMP has approved the spending of $98 million toward the creation of new integrated money laundering investigative teams, adding additional officers in Alberta, Ontario, B.C. and Quebec.
26. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses seriousness via funding and cites reductions elsewhere but does not engage the riding-specific examples or timeline.We have made substantial amounts of money, $327 million, available to the provinces and territories right across the country, including in the member's province.
27. deflected
    JusticeRob Moore (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges hurt but states only that time will be taken to examine the judgment without committing to defend the law.There are important questions raised by the judgment and we will take the necessary time to fully examine it.
28. partly answered
    Tourism IndustryMr. Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Sheehan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer points to an existing fund used by hospitality businesses but does not address a dedicated tourism program in the upcoming update.the minister has put in place the regional relief and recovery fund, a $1.5-billion fund that is enabling many businesses, including those working in the hospitality industry, to get the help they need.
29. deflected
    Tourism IndustryMr. Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Sheehan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats existing supports without announcing or promising a new tourism-specific strategy for the economic update.we have been there from the get-go for the tourism industry through our wage subsidy, which has been extended into next year; our relief as it relates to rent; and the regional relief and recovery fund
30. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Mr. Neil Ellis (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists general agricultural supports and never addresses neonics, science-based decisions, or consultation with canola producers.We launched the emergency processing fund of $77.5 million to help producers.
31. deflected
    Persons with DisabilitiesMrs. Tamara Jansen (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer stresses dignity and safeguards in general terms but does not explain the vote against the cited amendments.We are crafting a piece of legislation that ensures the autonomy, dignity and competence of individuals who choose this path, while all the time ensuring that there are safeguards in place to protect those who are vulnerable.
32. misdirected
    Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes two accepted amendments and cites a court case but does not address rejection of the remaining disability-focused amendments.I would point out for the member's edification, and for members of the House, that two amendments were accepted: one by the NDP and one by the Green Party.
33. deflected
    JusticeMr. Kevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the government's position on gambling regulation but avoids any commitment to a timeline for debate or vote.That is why we are proposing changes to the legislation that has been tabled to allow the provinces and territories to regulate this and for Canadian communities to benefit from the revenues.
34. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The minister promises to investigate the specific case but does not address the systemic glitch or timeline for fixing it for Quebec parents.I will absolutely look into the case raised by my colleague, and I will get back to him as soon as possible.
35. answered
    HealthMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The response provides specific numbers of rapid tests distributed to provinces and confirms they are being used.Ontario has received over 2,076,000 rapid tests already and is starting to use them.
36. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes net-zero goals without addressing the specific request to halt pipeline projects like TMX and Keystone XL.We must seize the economic opportunity that climate action presents.