Commons debates medical assistance in dying bill as court deadline nears

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1. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the task force recommendation and CanSino exception by restating general procurement success.We ended up, therefore, with seven contracts signed with a diverse group of the top vaccine manufacturers in the world.
2. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps security and scientist concerns by emphasizing the final seven contracts instead.we signed seven contracts with different vaccine producers from around the world in order to deliver vaccines reliably to Canadians.
3. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the made-in-Canada criticism and CanSino investment by pivoting to expert advice and dose totals.That advice actually led us to being in the enviable position of having more doses from more companies than just about any other country
4. answered
   JusticeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the call for investigation by outlining upcoming regulations on illegal content including child exploitation.we are actively working on new regulations that will require online platforms to remove all illegal content.
5. answered
   JusticeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the request for rules on age verification and removal by confirming work on regulations for illegal content.we are actively working on new regulations that require online platforms to remove all illegal content, including depictions of child sexual exploitation, child pornography and hate speech.
6. partly answered
   HealthMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers vaccine procurement and doses but does not address the cost of the 250,000 doses or domestic production criticism.Under their advice, we signed more contracts with a diverse group of vaccine manufacturers than any other country, and we have secured tens of millions of doses
7. answered
   HealthMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses health transfers and support for premiers by referencing past investments and ongoing federal help.I have been very pleased to work with them for the past several months to invest billions of dollars in the health care system and to help Canadians
8. answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the Moderna vaccine plan by noting ongoing approvals and the need for multiple vaccines.That is why vaccines from four different companies are being assessed, including those from Pfizer and Moderna.
9. partly answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions Moderna for remote areas but provides no specific plan or timeline.That is why we are counting on the Moderna vaccine to be able to reach communities that are further off and northern Canadians.
10. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). rhetorical question.Accuses Conservatives of misconstruing instead of addressing the savings plan directly.yet again the Conservatives are misconstruing my words. It almost makes me wonder if they are doing it on purpose.
11. misdirected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). rhetorical question.Quotes Doug Ford and attacks understanding rather than addressing fiscal anchor or deficit claims.the member opposite still seems to have some trouble understanding why it is good economics to support our small businesses
12. partly answered
    HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.States intent to work with federal organizations but gives no distribution details for CAF.We will work with the federal organizations under our jurisdiction as well to ensure everyone has access to a vaccine.
13. deflected
    HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores timeline and herd immunity to focus on safety and misinformation.it is important that all Canadians look forward to immunization and indeed plan to get immunized when those immunizations are proven to be safe in Canada.
14. answered
    JusticeMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses enforcement support and outreach to RCMP for the specific issue.let me assure the member opposite that the sexual exploitation of children is among the most heinous of crimes.
15. partly answered
    JusticeMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions upcoming legislation but provides no immediate action or timeline for the current site.This is why our government has been working for months with experts, non-governmental organizations and foreign governments to bring forward legislation to the House at the beginning of 2021.
16. deflected
    HealthMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts focus to provinces investing existing funds instead of announcing new transfer increases.It is now time for the provinces to step up their efforts.
17. deflected
    HealthMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes federal COVID spending but avoids addressing sustainable increases in health transfers.We will be there for provinces and territories. They need to spend the money to get ready for whatever comes next.
18. partly answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.It highlights past actions and a resource but does not assess if enough has been done for the holiday period.I am proud of the work that we have done to treat people who use substances like human beings.
19. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The response thanks Canadians for sacrifices and promotes a website but offers no advice on family reunions.I do not underestimate that sacrifice.
20. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Provides details on ongoing efforts and funding but sidesteps admitting the promise was broken or empty.we are not backing away from our commitment to ending all long-term drinking water advisories
21. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). rhetorical question.The minister affirms personal responsibility and ongoing commitment to resolve the issue.yes, that is my responsibility to get it done as a minister of the Crown.
22. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on job creation and business case instead of addressing the PBO report or climate alternatives.TMX is a good project that has created more than 7,000 jobs for Canadians.
23. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges need for more action and promises a new plan without detailing current shortcomings or specific investments.Of course, we know that we need to do more.
24. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to overall ventilator and PPE achievements rather than addressing contract specifics.To date, we have received over 3,000 ventilators for Canadians.
25. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise without addressing payment amounts or contract structure.that is an interesting tale, but it is not at all true.
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general policy without answering the yes-or-no question.our policy is based on our interests, on our values and principles, including human rights, and on building a global partnership and abiding by international rules.
27. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition instead of clarifying the policy status.Canadians have figured it out. Maybe the opposition has not, but I can assure the member that Canadians understand that the China of 2020 is not the China of 2016.
28. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames Conservatives rather than addressing passage timing or gag order.we have been very disappointed to see the Conservatives continue with their tactics to prevent the passage of the MAID legislation.
29. answered
    JusticeMs. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the government's non-participation in the Quebec case.What I can say is that we are not participating in the proceedings related to that challenge in Quebec.
30. partly answered
    Interprovincial TradeMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references the trade agreement but does not address support for the specific bill.That is why we negotiated the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
31. partly answered
    YouthMr. Kenny Chiu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing programs but provides no new timelines or details on the fall statement measures.When it came to making sure we had a moratorium on Canada student loans, we were right there to make sure interest was not accumulating.
32. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Doug Shipley (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general programs without addressing eligibility gaps for new pandemic-era businesses.we need to balance integrity measures against the pressing need to support Canadian businesses.
33. partly answered
    HealthMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions protecting vaccine chain and threats but omits any reference to cybersecurity or hackers.protecting the entire chain of vaccine delivery and looking at the potential threats that exist to the vaccine security for Canadians.
34. deflected
    Public SafetyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Restates ongoing review and general commitments without addressing timeline or Huawei decision.we are right now in the process of doing a comprehensive review of how to deploy 5G in a safe and secure manner.
35. partly answered
    HealthMr. Dave Epp (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Describes an Alberta pilot study but provides no commitment or timeline for rapid testing at all borders.This study will help us to understand the best way to test people at the border and combine that with quarantine
36. answered
    Small BusinessesMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Directly states that half of procurement now comes from Canadian businesses in response to the sanitizer procurement concern.Presently, approximately 50% of our procurement comes from made-in-Canada solutions from local businesses.
37. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Explains how the US agreement will align with Basel Convention requirements for waste shipments.The agreement that we are putting into place with the United States will ensure that waste that moves between our countries is handled in a manner that is consistent with the Basel Convention.