Conservatives move supply motion on aid for hard-hit businesses

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1. deflected
   HealthCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer celebrates vaccine progress without addressing the timeline for vaccinating all Canadians.What a wonderful day for Canada. The light at the end of the tunnel is clear.
2. partly answered
   JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms existing laws but does not address the specific inaction or Montreal company.The Criminal Code is clear. It is a serious offence to make available, distribute, possess or access child pornography.
3. deflected
   JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates laws and digital charter efforts without committing to immediate action on the reported cases.We have tough laws in place. We expect those laws to be enforced.
4. deflected
   Air TransportationMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The answer conditions refunds on airline behavior instead of outlining a government plan for travelers.We want to make it clear to Canadians that there will not be sector-specific funds until airlines start providing refunds to Canadians.
5. partly answered
   Air TransportationMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses refunds and connections but does not confirm exclusion of executive compensation.before we spend one penny of taxpayer money on airlines, we will ensure that Canadians get their refunds, that regional communities retain air connections to the rest of Canada
6. deflected
   HealthMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past funding without addressing the call for increased unconditional health transfers.This funding complements the $40 billion we are providing through the Canada health transfer.
7. deflected
   HealthMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts responsibility to provinces instead of committing to increased transfers at the meeting.Now it is time for the provinces to step up their efforts.
8. answered
   Women and Gender EqualityMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to collaboration and funding an action plan with the cited advocates.
9. partly answered
   Women and Gender EqualityMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions funding but provides no date for releasing the national action plan.With last week's fall economic statement, $781.5 million has been put toward this.
10. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids addressing whether the Prime Minister instructed negotiating small doses.on the contrary, we have the largest portfolio of vaccines in the world and the highest number of doses per capita in the world.
11. partly answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Gives general rollout info but no specific date for full Canadian access matching the US.those vaccines are going to roll out to Canadians beginning this month and continuing into 2021.
12. deflected
    AgricultureMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.Does not admit any mistake on carbon tax estimates or commit to extending the exemption.I can reassure my colleague that we are very aware of what our farmers need.
13. deflected
    AgricultureMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Lists existing measures without explaining why the exemption for propane and natural gas is not extended.To support the sector, we have put in place the following measures: emissions from livestock and crop production are not priced, farm fuels and fuels from cardlock facilities are exempt, and there is a partial rebate for propane and natural gas used in commercial greenhouses.
14. partly answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges concerns and mandates but gives no specific response or action plan for the report.that is precisely why the government has explicitly mandated the commissioner of the RCMP to ensure that all employees are protected from this type of harassment and violence.
15. answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.States commitment to implementing all recommendations from the report.the commissioner of the RCMP has assured me of her commitment to implementing all of his recommendations.
16. partly answered
    Government ProgramsMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Recognizes the issue and mentions looking into it but does not announce qualification for the CRB.I am very aware of the issue that the member is speaking about. We are looking into it, and we will make sure that parents have the support they need.
17. deflected
    Government ProgramsMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general EI modernization without addressing the specific request to count weeks from the past two years for new mothers.As we move forward, we will ensure that EI supports everyone.
18. partly answered
    Government ProgramsMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges QPIP issues and promises case-by-case fixes but does not commit to broader EI changes for Quebec mothers.We are aware of the QPIP recipients who are experiencing problems. We are working really hard to address these cases on a priority basis to ensure that claimants are paid as soon as possible.
19. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' past record instead of committing to introducing a bill before Christmas.The bottom line is that the Conservatives are the ones who made cuts to French-language services for years.
20. deflected
    Official LanguagesMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past actions on official languages but avoids any timeline for introducing a modernization bill.We have also helped organizations get through the pandemic, and we are going to be there with language reform.
21. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states a 25% target for women but does not address retention or discrimination issues raised.In fact, we have designated that 25% are to be included in the Canadian Armed Forces.
22. deflected
    HealthMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights investments in private or university facilities without addressing publicly owned national vaccine production.We invested $35 million in VIDO-InterVac, in Saskatoon.
23. misdirected
    TaxationMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's past voting record instead of addressing the CERB repayment policy for the self-employed.If the hon. member is so concerned about taxing the wealthy, I suggest she talk to her NDP colleagues in the last Parliament who voted against the Canada child benefit
24. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references recent funding and ongoing work but provides no timeline or details for a proper action plan.I believe the investment last week of almost $800 million is adding to all of the work we have been doing for the last five years.
25. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the need for a national plan and references funding but avoids specifying a timeline for announcement.We will get there together, and it will be effective and accountable, as we have been with the $30 million going forward over the next five years to make sure the plan is working.
26. deflected
    JusticeMs. Jag Sahota (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The response ignores the question's premise about Canada as a haven and pivots to upcoming legislation.This is why our government is actively working to create new regulations that would require online platforms to eliminate illegal content, including hate speech, child sexual exploitation and violent extremist content.
27. partly answered
    JusticeMs. Jag Sahota (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses plans for regulations and references a bill but does not commit to targeting MindGeek specifically.I hope Conservative Party members will vote in favour of the bill to start tackling online platforms.
28. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The response praises the shipyard but provides no commitment or timeline on awarding the specific contract.As for her question, we have been working hard with Davie, and we will continue to do so over the coming months and years.
29. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer references a general process without addressing the contract allocation or Quebec-specific claims.The responses received by Public Services and Procurement Canada and the information collected through this process will enable the Government of Canada to determine the best practices for the coming months and years.
30. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The response gives a high-level plan overview but does not address the stranded approved residents or processing delays.We have a plan that is focused on jobs.
31. answered
    International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that a transition agreement has been reached to provide the requested predictability.We are very pleased that we have reached a successful transition continuity agreement with the United Kingdom.
32. partly answered
    Public SafetyKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms agency vigilance but does not detail active preventive steps against specific harassment cases.I want to assure the member and this House that our security agencies are vigilant and actively investigating all threats of foreign interference while working with domestic and foreign partners, such as the Five Eyes.
33. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general support without outlining any of the three requested steps.we have supported this project, as the Prime Minister has said, unwaveringly.
34. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Tamara Jansen (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses protections in the bill but does not address the vote on the amendments.We have built-in protections for the vulnerable in order to balance freedom to choose, the autonomy to choose, with protection.
35. misdirected
    JusticeMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The question assumes a false premise about the Prime Minister's intent, and the answer attacks the Conservatives instead of addressing compassion in the bill.All that the Conservative Party is doing right now is delaying and causing more people to suffer.
36. deflected
    HealthMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to pharmacare instead of addressing dental care access.That is why we have been working so hard at bringing forward a national pharmacare plan, because every Canadian deserves the right to have access to medication in a timely way and in an affordable way.
37. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Independent) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly details the online citizenship test platform and related measures.We also launched a new platform so citizenship tests could resume online.
38. answered
    Points of OrderCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the headset issue raised in the point of order.I do have a headset on. Unfortunately it is one that was not working properly.