Commons debates medical assistance in dying bill ahead of court deadline

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1. deflected
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific question on production locations and timelines by restating general procurement efforts.We secured different types of vaccines and hundreds of millions of doses to keep Canadians safe and well served.
2. deflected
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the demand for a clear vaccination start date by repeating broad commitments without specifics.Once we have a vaccine in Canada, we will work with the provinces and territories to create a distribution plan so that Canadians can get vaccinated.
3. deflected
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the ammunition analogy and timeline query to praise military involvement instead of addressing vaccine availability.I want to thank Major-General Dany Fortin and the military folks who have been working with the Public Health Agency of Canada for several months.
4. misdirected
   HealthMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns to general thanks and rapid tests rather than addressing the vaccine plan for seniors.We have distributed over 7.2 million rapid tests to the provinces and territories to date, and we are there to help them in implementing their use.
5. deflected
   HealthMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer evades the request for a vaccine timeline by reiterating supports for long-term care without new details.We have committed, through our fall economic statement, $1 billion to ensure that there are national standards.
6. deflected
   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses spending but avoids committing to increased health transfers as requested.$24 billion to date has been spent to support the provinces and territories with their health response to this pandemic.
7. deflected
   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights existing supports but refuses to engage with the call for increased transfers.This is not a time to pick a fight. This is a time to work together.
8. answered
   HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the Q1 2021 delivery window and states no anticipated impact from supply issues.We do not anticipate any impact on delivery of the Pfizer vaccine to Canada, which is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2021 as planned.
9. answered
   HealthMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the question by asserting Canada's leading vaccine portfolio.Canada, by many accounts, is far ahead of other countries with the most diversified and most promising portfolio of vaccine candidates in the world.
10. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the cyber threat question and instead attacks the opposition over anti-vax views.What we have not come up with is a response to the member for Hastings—Lennox and Addington , whom this member sits with in caucus every week.
11. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer deflects to conspiracy theories and attacks the opposition rather than addressing cybersecurity or Huawei.These conspiracy theories keep coming from the opposition over there.
12. misdirected
    Public SafetyMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the CanSino security question and pivots to attacking a Conservative member on vaccines.That member should look behind her and talk to the member for Hastings—Lennox and Addington and tell him to stop this anti-vaccine nonsense.
13. misdirected
    Public SafetyMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the CSIS briefing question and accuses the opposition of anti-science conspiracy theories.What we want to understand and what is very important for this member to do is to stand up on behalf of her party and put an end to these crazy anti-science, anti-vaxxing, anti-end-of-pandemic conspiracy theories that emanate from the dark recesses of the Conservative Party.
14. partly answered
    International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses industry protections but does not specify when the text or legislation will be released.We are protecting, through the transitional trade agreement with the U.K., our agriculture sector, our seafood sector and our auto industry.
15. partly answered
    International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions a mitigation strategy but names no concrete part of the plan for tariffs.we are working hard in order to have a parallel mitigation strategy should the trade agreement not come into force on January 1.
16. deflected
    Official LanguagesMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mr. René Arseneault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general commitments to French without addressing whether Bill 101 will apply to federally regulated businesses.That is why we will continue to invest in protecting the French language, introduce a bill to protect and promote the language, and strengthen the Official Languages Act.
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    Official LanguagesMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mr. René Arseneault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes government recognition of French without addressing application of Bill 101 to federal businesses.for the first time in our country's history, the Government of Canada recognized that we need to protect both the francophone community and the French fact in the beautiful province of Quebec.
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    EmploymentMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Filomena Tassi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists existing programs instead of addressing why workers prefer jobs over benefits.The Canada emergency response benefit has helped almost nine million Canadians, providing immediate benefit money that they needed in order to pay for things like groceries and rent.
19. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. David Sweet (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists pipeline approvals and wage subsidy but does not directly address preventing further layoffs.Our government has approved and supported the construction of major pipeline projects, including Line 3 replacement projects, TMX, KXL and NGTL 2021.
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    HealthMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends process based on science but ignores specific comparisons to other countries' actions on vaccines and testing.unlike the party opposite, we follow public health advice and we follow the advice of scientists, researchers and medical officials.
21. partly answered
    TransportationMr. Tony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges reduced traffic but does not explain selective financial relief for bridges.contrary to what my colleague just said, we are very much aware of the fact that there has been reduced traffic across our international bridges.
22. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer provides update on contact tracing in Attawapiskat and support via Jordan's principle.Our officials are in direct contact with leadership and WAHA to ensure that contact tracing and isolation are under way.
23. partly answered
    Public Service of CanadaMr. Matthew Green (NDP) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.Answer mentions funding for a diversity centre but does not detail specific measures against Black employee exclusion.Most recently, the fall economic statement committed $12 million over three years to a dedicated centre on diversity and inclusion.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists project approvals and jobs created without addressing the premise of a war on the oil sector.we approved the Line 3 pipeline, with 7,000 jobs created.
25. deflected
    Canada PostMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises past government actions on Canada Post but ignores the specific rural closures and commitment request.it is this government that scrapped the Harper plan to dismember Canada Post and kept home delivery in place
26. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Marc Dalton (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer corrects terminology and offers a briefing instead of addressing funding delays for the projects.It is about the various ways that people's identity, like gender, disability, age, geography and indigeneity, affect the way they are impacted by decisions.
27. answered
    Small BusinessMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists existing and expanded support programs available to small businesses.Over 800,000 businesses across the country have already received the emergency business account loan.
28. partly answered
    HealthMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers the portfolio strength and process but provides no timeline or quantity details for initial doses.we have one of the best vaccine portfolios in the world, with more doses per capita than any other country in the world
29. partly answered
    HealthMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates science-guided distribution but again omits specific dates or quantities for vulnerable groups.We will be guided by science, not only in the approval of potential vaccines, but also in their distribution.
30. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. René Arseneault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer calls for collaboration on a future bill without answering yes or no on applying Bill 101 to federal businesses.I urge my colleagues to work with us so that we can introduce a modern official languages bill
31. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends due diligence on the WE program instead of addressing the official languages analysis failure.Treasury Board officials explored a number of avenues to ensure due diligence.
32. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general support for bilingualism without addressing the admitted violation or lack of analysis.promoting official bilingualism and defending the French language have been a top priority for our government since 2015
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Dan Mazier (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific question about delay and neglect by restating general commitments.we will continue to work with indigenous nations and our provincial partners to ensure there is a solid future for fishers of freshwater fish.
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    HealthMr. Dave Epp (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses general interest without committing to the requested meeting.we are always interested in meeting with members of the opposition to discuss concerns they have in their own ridings.
35. answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the reduced capacity and ongoing efforts to address call wait times.As a result, the CRA is not able to answer every call as quickly as we would like.
36. deflected
    Government ProgramsMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses existing legislation and general work but does not address the call for a new urgent income support program.With respect to supports for persons with disabilities, this is something that the minister and the entire governmental team has been working on diligently.
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.The answer raises an unrelated point of order instead of addressing the request to table the document.during his question, the member for Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge trivialized the very important term "intersectionality".
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to a separate complaint about online heckling rather than responding to the hybrid House microphone rules.During question period, we heard members heckling online while other members were answering.