Commons debates economic statement bill as vaccine supply questions dominate QP

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1. deflected
   HealthErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the broad vaccine strategy but avoids addressing the three-month delay in admitting the CanSino deal's failure.Yes, we cast the net very wide. Some of the deals did not work out, including with CanSino, but we secured doses, early doses, for Canadians through the deals we did agree to.
2. partly answered
   HealthErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes funding for Providence but sidesteps why the government delayed responding to the proposal for months.I am very pleased to highlight that we have actually given $10 million to Providence Therapeutics for it to commence its clinical trials to support made-in-Canada solutions as well.
3. deflected
   HealthErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates reliance on experts and multiple deals without explaining the lack of domestic production rights after CanSino collapsed.Yes, we looked to sign deals with as many different companies as possible to ensure that we would get the vaccines for Canadians as they started to arrive, and that is exactly what we are doing.
4. answered
   HealthErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms a recent call with the European Commission president regarding vaccine supply assurances.just an hour ago, I spoke to Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, about our concerns.
5. misdirected
   HealthErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of political games rather than addressing the request for clearer delivery timelines.I find it a bit disturbing to hear the leader of the official opposition playing political games and suggesting that we are not telling Canadians the truth.
6. partly answered
   HealthMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges ongoing increases in transfers but focuses on short-term aid without committing to the 35% target.We have assured them that we will keep increasing health transfers.
7. misdirected
   HealthMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer counters by questioning the Bloc leader instead of addressing whether the 35% transfer demand will be met.Why is he saying no to working together to better protect our seniors, our parents and our grandparents?
8. partly answered
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights existing sick leave support and provincial collaboration but does not commit to new federal improvements.We continue to work with the provinces, and we hope that the provinces will also participate and ensure, as many already have, that workers have sick leave and support.
9. partly answered
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions existing program but shifts focus to provinces without committing to broadening access.We will continue to work with the provinces and territories to ensure that every worker gets the right protection.
10. deflected
    HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Explains delays but avoids addressing the specific shortage this week by focusing on long-term targets.We are still on track to meet all our targets for the end of February, the end of March and even having everyone vaccinated by September.
11. misdirected
    HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Dismisses the question as ridiculous instead of addressing transparency on contracts.Mr. Speaker, that question is ridiculous.
12. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Focuses on delivery schedule rather than addressing legal recourse or contract negotiations.The contract, and the expectation, for the Pfizer vaccine is to receive four million doses by the end of March.
13. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Reiterates targets without clarifying contract strength or recourse options.I can assure the House that Canada is very much on track to continue to receive doses of vaccines for Canadians.
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    HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts blame to Conservatives for not giving consent instead of explaining why not accept offer.Unfortunately, the Conservatives did not want to give their unanimous consent to resolve this right away.
15. deflected
    HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Defends speed of response and pivots to general promises rather than addressing debate process.We moved too quickly to help Canadians.
16. partly answered
    HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses conversation with Biden on vaccines but does not confirm requesting an exemption for Michigan doses.it was a great pleasure to talk to Joe Biden last week about vaccination, vaccine supply, partnership and how we can work together
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    HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response highlights past trade successes with the US but ignores the vaccine shortage and suggested negotiation tactic.We are working very constructively with the new American administration on COVID-19 and climate change, and we will continue to work closely in everything we do to ensure that we are there for Canadians.
18. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses Keystone XL defense but avoids any mention of Line 5 or immediate action on the Michigan easement.In my conversations with President Biden and with Special Envoy Kerry, we talked about Keystone XL.
19. deflected
    Natural ResourcesErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response lists past trade defenses but does not address Line 5, jobs, or why it was omitted from recent calls.We defended our steel and aluminum workers.
20. partly answered
    The EconomyMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states concerns were raised with the President but provides no detail on negotiating exemptions.I highlighted our concerns with Buy American provisions directly with the President.
21. deflected
    HealthErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response accuses Conservatives of scoring points and lists deliveries without addressing the 8% figure or apology request.while the Conservatives yet again try to score cheap political points, we are focused on delivering for Canadians.
22. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to case-by-case help on CERB but does not address why corporations like Imperial Oil face no repayment demands.We will work with them on a case-by-case basis.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response lists general youth supports but avoids confirming action on extending the student loan moratorium to May 2021.That is why we moved forward with unprecedented measures, such as the CERB for students, for example, direct supports for young people, the creation of new jobs and new opportunities for young people, and yes, with forgiveness of student loans.
24. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes launching a review but does not address whether the Prime Minister still stands by the appointment decision.as soon as we heard about the allegations in the press last summer, we launched an independent and rigorous process to look into and review the working conditions at Rideau Hall.
25. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the pension question and pivots to general process improvements.we will obviously look at the existing processes and improve them if necessary.
26. deflected
    International DevelopmentMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids any commitment on suspending UNRWA funding and restates general policy.Our support and our presence in UNRWA continues to ensure that the materials and the funds that are vehicled to the Palestinians are done in the right way.
27. misdirected
    International DevelopmentMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives instead of addressing the funding justification on Holocaust Remembrance Day.the Conservatives have long tried to use approaches like this to score cheap political points on the backs of intolerance and victims.
28. partly answered
    HealthMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses border measures but not the specific timing for new actions on flights and quarantines.I can reassure everyone that the measures we have been taking at our borders since March are among the strictest in the world.
29. deflected
    HealthMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to federal support for Quebec rather than committing to closing borders.Speaking of difficult decisions, we were there to help support the Government of Quebec in making its difficult decisions, by investing billions of dollars to help Quebec businesses, families and workers.
30. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer criticizes Conservatives instead of explaining fixes for benefit backlogs and eligibility errors.while the Conservatives continue to attack our hard-working public servants, we have worked with them while they have made heroic efforts to get money out to Canadians across the country in record time
31. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponsePeter Kent (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends the rushed approach but does not address why the sick-leave bill was not reintroduced.Yes, we did. We are in a global pandemic right now and we needed to put measures out as quickly as possible to support Canadians.
32. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponsePeter Kent (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges gaps in benefits but offers no timeline or specific fix for the EI-CRB computer errors.We are working on repairing some of these gaps to ensure the most vulnerable Canadians get the support they need.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsEd Fast (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general concerns and international cooperation without specifying steps or a timeline for declaring genocide.we of course take allegations of genocide extremely seriously and are working with the United States and our partners to move forward on concerted action.
34. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response emphasizes ongoing efforts but does not confirm whether the specific formal requests have been made.We are working with our allies on assuring access for the UN special representative and on more transparency into what is going on there.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids directly addressing the call to recognize the genocide by stressing the need for rigorous processes.we are going through the right processes in terms of establishing our perspective and our official position on that.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates the subsidy's purpose without addressing the specific allegations against Air Canada.the wage subsidy was introduced to help workers, and that is what it has done for millions of workers across the country.
37. misdirected
    Raif BadawiMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Mrs. Alexandra Mendès (Liberal). substantive question.The response announces consent for an unrelated motion instead of addressing the requested motion on Raif Badawi.That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, Bill S-1001, An Act respecting Girl Guides of Canada, be deemed read a second time and referred to a committee of the whole, deemed considered in committee of the whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at the report stage and deemed read a third time and passed.