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1. deflected
   National DefenceErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific question on military training and pivots to the detention of the two Michaels.The release of these two brave Canadians is an absolute priority for our government.
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   National DefenceErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general concerns about authoritarian regimes without addressing the training partnership query.When it comes to China, Canada is appalled by the treatment of the Uighurs.
3. misdirected
   National DefenceErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking the opposition on vaccines rather than responding to the military secrets or CanSino question.The leader of the official opposition would do better to confront the anti-vaccine—
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   National DefenceErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the priority on releasing the two Michaels without engaging the question on overruling the armed forces.Our clear priority then, as well as now, was to secure the release of these two brave Canadians.
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   National DefenceErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer reiterates concern for the two Michaels and avoids any discussion of joint exercises with China.Today I want to emphasize that Canada is working for them and that we will continue to work for them.
6. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the fragility of French in Quebec but does not confirm whether the federal government will abide by Quebec's law.Our government recognizes how fragile the French language is in Quebec and Montreal.
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   Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates concern for French without addressing whether the government will force compliance with Bill 101.Since Quebec is a francophone province, it is essential to protect French in Quebec and give it its rightful place.
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   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights existing investments but does not address the request to increase health transfers.we have made significant investments in health care, and we will continue to make significant investments, both in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada.
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   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains CERB letters and support but avoids any commitment on ending clawbacks.The CRA has issued letters to some CERB recipients where the agency could not validate income eligibility criteria.
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    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on Kovrig and Spavor detention instead of addressing the lack of clear China policy.today is a sad day that marks the two-year anniversary of the arbitrary detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.
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    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again emphasizes Kovrig and Spavor rather than responding to the call for a coherent China policy.Today is a sober day that marks two years of the arbitrary detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor
12. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Conservative government instead of addressing current policy on China training.it was a previous government that actually signed a co-operation plan initiative in 2013 under Rob Nicholson
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the policy shift but accuses the asker of politicizing and does not address the core allegation.I would ask the member to stop turning this into a political issue
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    HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes federal COVID spending but does not address stable, predictable, unconditional provincial health funding.The federal government has provided more than $8 out of every $10 spent fighting COVID-19.
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    HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites total transfers but does not confirm unconditional or stable funding as requested.Over the next five years, an estimated $235 billion in total will be provided to the provinces and territories through the Canada health transfer.
16. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses Quebec's carbon pricing and confirms it meets standards without imposing the federal tax.The Quebec system has met the standards every year.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes government programs without addressing the pipeline, drilling projects or lecturing Quebec.Canadians expect the government to take action on climate change while also growing the economy, and the fall economic statement maintained that commitment.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses accountability and 2030 targets but ignores the claim of changing mind or interfering in Quebec jurisdiction.the fact is that the legislation includes solid accountability and transparency measures for all future governments.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponsePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights job support but avoids the dividend abuse and CERB enforcement disparity raised.This subsidy, which was supported unanimously by all members of the House, has supported more than 3.9 million Canadian jobs.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponsePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats job numbers and attestation rules without explaining lack of controls compared to other countries.The wage subsidy includes an accountability requirement in the legislation.
21. misdirected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservative positions instead of ruling out the listed tax measures.The problem is the Conservatives themselves cannot figure out what they stand for.
22. answered
    HousingMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly commits to investments via Reaching Home and references the motion's urgency.In the fall economic statement, we saw almost $300 million in additional dollars for the federal reaching home program
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers to review the specific case and lists programs that could apply to small businesses.I would be pleased to be in touch with the office of the hon. member and learn more about the particular situation of that business.
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    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer thanks workers and urges COVID measures but does not commit to increased unconditional health funding.We know that they are bearing the burden for all of us, and one of the best ways that we can help them is to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government health actions but ignores the scandals and contrasts posed in the question.I am not sure what the member opposite believes in, but what this government believes in all the way is supporting Canadians through the pandemic.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises Canadian companies but does not explain the decision to award contracts to foreign firms.Roughly 1,000 companies pivoted to produce PPE in the fight against COVID-19.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer corrects the record on one Canadian contract but does not address the total foreign spending or the specific request to buy Canadian.We have a contract with Fluid Energy Group for hand sanitizer in the amount of $106 million.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states no decision has been made and calls Davie a partner but does not address the claim of cutting Davie out or Seaspan's prior failure.we have not made a decision on the icebreaker yet, not at all.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer disputes the 3% figure with a new percentage but does not address the icebreaker contract or job losses.We have awarded more than 14% of contracts worth over $2 billion to Quebec businesses.
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    Public SafetyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses an ongoing review and security assurances but does not say when or whether Huawei will be rejected.A review of the 5G technology, and associated economic and security issues, is ongoing.
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    Public SafetyMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights new funding and thanks other parties but does not address the characterization of the response to China or cyber threats as naive.This is a good opportunity for me to thank the members of the Bloc and the NDP, who joined us in voting for this essential investment.
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    Public SafetyMr. Ted Falk (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pledges vigilance and reliance on advice but does not confirm any decision or assurance against the TMAC acquisition.We rely on the advice and information we receive from the national security intelligence community in making these decisions
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    Aviation IndustryMr. Chris d'Entremont (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and references announced funding plus ongoing work but stops short of presenting any concrete plan.in the fall economic statement we announced more than $1 billion in aid to airports and also regional airlines
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    InfrastructureMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates past spending figures and demands for plans instead of addressing the specific request for approval of the Yonge extension.We continue to invest historic amounts in public transit.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Kyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the program and notes job numbers while ignoring the specific allegations of mismanagement and dividend payments.This program has been essential in keeping Canadians on the job and in keeping Canadian companies going through COVID.
36. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to general statements about professional decisions and investments rather than addressing the court spending versus serving veterans.decisions on veterans' files are made by our professional, non-partisan public servants
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMrs. Jenica Atwin (Green) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to the current second wave and vaccines instead of responding to the call for a guaranteed livable income.Now is the moment for us, as we face a very virulent second wave, including in New Brunswick, to focus on the crisis at hand