Commons concurs in Maloney ethics report after lengthy debate

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1. deflected
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights existing pandemic funding without addressing the request for a commitment on stable, predictable and unconditional transfers.We will keep working with the provinces and territories so we can fight COVID-19 together.
2. deflected
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes total pandemic spending but sidesteps the call for a commitment on health transfers.We will work with our partners to do whatever it takes, for as long as it takes, until we get through this pandemic.
3. misdirected
   Parliamentary BusinessMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing Conservatives over a voting app instead of addressing renewal of the hybrid agreement as is.Now the Conservatives seem to have problems with the voting application, and I for one would like to know why.
4. partly answered
   International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines work on timely passage and a smooth transition but provides no specific timeline or mitigation details.Our first priority is implementing the legislation.
5. deflected
   International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reassures about an existing agreement but avoids detailing any plan to mitigate disruptive tariffs.Our message to businesses is that they do not have to prepare for a worst-case scenario, because we have a trade continuity agreement with the United Kingdom.
6. deflected
   HealthMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists existing supports without addressing the demand to increase health transfers during the crisis.
7. deflected
   HealthMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats pandemic actions and accuses the Bloc of bickering rather than committing to increased unconditional transfers.Instead of being happy about that, the Bloc is looking for yet another thing to bicker over.
8. partly answered
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the wage subsidy eligibility rules but does not address ending clawbacks of emergency benefits from individuals.With respect to the wage subsidy, I would point out that the only companies eligible for that are the ones that can demonstrate a serious drop in revenue
9. partly answered
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Matthew Green (NDP) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges external purchases but justifies them without detailing the specific rationale for hand sanitizer.Yes, there was equipment that could not be purchased here, and purchases were made outside of the country.
10. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question's premise by stating no training occurs and referencing a prior Conservative agreement.Let me also be clear that we do not train with the Chinese military.
11. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the narrative and reiterates no training without addressing the minister's role or policy decisions.Let me be crystal clear. We do not train with the Chinese military.
12. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the universal broadband fund and applications but ignores the request for regional funding commitments in Ontario.I encourage the member opposite to work with his local Internet service providers and his communities to make sure they put applications in, so we can get all Canadians connected.
13. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights a recent announcement but does not explain unspent funds or low connection rates.I was privileged and pleased to be part of the announcement this morning of over $60 million for rural southern Ontario.
14. deflected
    Innovation, Science and IndustryMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises industry collaboration but sidesteps the bill and the China purchase decision.We transformed the industry all across Canada, and so many companies have contributed to this made-in-Canada effort.
15. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Ben Lobb (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details exemptions and programs but does not address removing the carbon tax from farmers.That is why there are exemptions for our farmers, such as exemptions for the fuel used on farms and exemptions for greenhouses.
16. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the separation issue by confirming policy, zero detentions, and last-resort use.I am pleased to advise the member and the House that there are currently zero children in immigration detention.
17. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats current policy on detention without addressing the request for an investigation into past separations.There are currently zero children in immigration detention.
18. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Addresses AgriStability improvement but ignores other demands like carbon tax exemption.I was very proud, a couple of weeks ago, to put a clear offer on the table to my counterparts from the provinces to improve AgriStability by 50%.
19. answered
    EmploymentMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The response lists multiple job-creating initiatives in the energy sector.we approved TMX, with 7,000 jobs created so far.
20. deflected
    HousingMr. Brad Vis (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes broad access but does not explain handling of small municipalities' applications or deadline issues.All municipalities, communities and indigenous-led governments can apply for the rapid housing initiative.
21. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Kevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses modernizing the Broadcasting Act but avoids explaining the change to ownership rules.Our broadcasting system predates the digital era and unduly disadvantages Canadian broadcasters.
22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). loaded question.Begins by suggesting the questioner is unaware and lists past actions instead of addressing the timeline for action.perhaps my hon. colleague is unaware, so I will remind her that we are the first government to put in place a 50-point plan
23. deflected
    HealthMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights current transfers and pandemic focus without addressing permanent sustainable increases.Naturally, we will keep talking about this with Quebec and the provinces.
24. deflected
    International TradeMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The response promotes the trade agreement's benefits without addressing parliamentary scrutiny or costs.I am very pleased that we have a trade agreement with the United Kingdom that will preserve the terms of CETA
25. deflected
    International TradeMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer offers to look into the matter later rather than addressing the CITT ruling or tariffs.I would be happy to inform myself of the circumstances that the hon. member replies to and get back to him.
26. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Kerry Diotte (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses family reunification and service standards but ignores paper application processing delays.When it comes to our service standards, we are not only keeping our 14-day turnaround on completed applications, we are exceeding it.
27. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the 6,000 applications per month target but provides no guarantee for foreign worker access in 2021.These efforts will contribute to reducing wait times and processing 6,000 spousal applications a month, leading to roughly 49,000 decisions by the end of the year.
28. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights existing Davie contracts and future inclusion but avoids the icebreaker contract transfer issue.Beyond that, we are also considering its inclusion as the third shipyard in the national shipbuilding strategy, something the Conservatives ignored and did not do when they were in power.
29. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc with accusations of twisted facts instead of addressing the contract decision.We will continue to work with this shipyard and we will not listen to the Bloc's twisted facts and fabrications.
30. misdirected
    HealthMr. Brad Redekopp (Conservative) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the member of politicizing the issue rather than addressing VIDO-InterVac's plan.It is not going to be partisan, and it is unfortunate that the member opposite is politicizing this.
31. answered
    HealthMr. Tako Van Popta (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly lists government actions taken to address the opioid crisis.We have responded. We have taken action by investing over $425 million in emergency responses, restoring harm reduction, approving over 40 supervised consumption sites, and cutting red tape and removing barriers to treatment.
32. partly answered
    SeniorsMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and offers to review the case but does not commit to sending payments to all affected seniors.Maybe the member could please bring this specific case to our office and we will make sure—
33. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Dan Mazier (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner with gun lobby and NRA references instead of addressing the number of criminals impacted.I am always happy to answer questions from the gun lobby and to respond to NRA talking points.
34. answered
    Air TransportationMs. Jag Sahota (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The response directly addresses the commission refunds by stating conditions for any airline support.we will not spend one penny of taxpayer dollars on airlines until Canadians get their refunds, until regional communities retain their air connections to the rest of Canada and Canadian air carriers maintain their status as key customers of Canada's aerospace industry.
35. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMike Lake (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses Canadian oil standards and pipelines but avoids the yes-or-no comparison to foreign oil imports.certainly we are committed to making sure that we have the cleanest oil in the world being produced in Canada and being supported from Canada.
36. partly answered
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The response acknowledges the request and states it will be reviewed but provides no commitment on granting the exemption.
37. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Paul Manly (Green) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on CERB support for eligible cases but sidesteps the contrast with wealthy operators gaming the system.our focus since day one has been on supporting Canadians through this crisis.