Commons advances Canada-UK trade continuity bill at second reading

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1. deflected
   Natural ResourcesErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer affirms general support for energy sector but avoids any mention of Line 5 or specific government action on it.Yes, our government has and will continue to stand up for the energy sector and for energy workers.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats general statements on energy and US relations without addressing why the government is not intervening on Line 5.When it comes to the trading relationship with the United States, let me say that our government has a lot of experience in dealing with a sometimes volatile, but always essential, relationship.
3. partly answered
   HealthErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer provides vaccine supply numbers and timeline but does not address the specific shortfall or comparison to other countries.Canada has secured 10 doses of vaccine per Canadian and has the most diverse and extensive vaccine portfolio in the world.
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   HealthErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates portfolio size and arrival dates without engaging the claim of lagging behind or the 18-month timeline.That is why we have secured 10 doses of vaccine per Canadian and why we have already received over 1.1 million doses.
5. partly answered
   HealthErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes doses received and upcoming arrivals plus leader calls but does not explain the weekly shortfalls or zero-dose week.The Prime Minister himself just spoke with the heads of Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca.
6. answered
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the program was not meant to subsidize travel and announces immediate measures to end access for returning travellers.We are taking immediate action to address this issue so that other international travellers cannot access this benefit upon their return.
7. partly answered
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reiterates travel advice and future border tightening but does not commit to recovering the $1,000 benefit or billing travellers for hotels.we are taking immediate measures to resolve this problem to stop international travellers from having access to this benefit on their return.
8. partly answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats the overall portfolio and delivery schedule but does not address the reduced 3.5 million figure or a revised plan.We have already received 1.1 million doses and we will receive six million by the end of the first quarter.
9. answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly supplies the requested plan details including portfolio size, arrival numbers and September timeline.We have the most diverse and extensive vaccine portfolio in the world: 10 doses per Canadian, 1.1 million doses have already arrived in our country and six million by the end of the first quarter, and every Canadian who wants to be vaccinated will be by September.
10. partly answered
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives overall supply targets and timelines but does not address the specific weekly shortage figures raised.We have four million vaccines coming into this country prior to the end of the quarter, 20 million from approved vaccine suppliers by the end of the second quarter and all Canadians will have access to a vaccine prior to the end of September.
11. answered
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly rebuts the cancellation claim and supplies the actual Moderna contract figures.it is inaccurate to say that we cancelled a contract with Moderna. On the contrary, Moderna is providing two million vaccine doses to Canada this quarter alone, and we have secured 40 million vaccine doses from Moderna in total.
12. partly answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates quarterly totals and the September goal but does not quantify or explain the cited weekly shortfalls.We will receive six million doses of vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna prior to the end of the quarter and 20 million from approved vaccine suppliers prior to the end of Q2, and prior to the end of the third quarter all Canadians will have access to a vaccine should they want to.
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    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer disputes the term shortfall and repeats portfolio claims without addressing how the weekly gaps will be closed.I do not believe "shortfall" is the accurate term to use. Indeed, we have the most diverse portfolio in the world and we are assuring Canadians that of approved vaccines alone, there will be sufficient numbers to vaccinate all Canadians prior to the end of September.
14. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites Bank of Canada forecasts and November outperformance instead of addressing the IMF downgrade or lost GDP impact.The Bank of Canada's Monetary Policy Report, which came out last week, predicted a 4% growth rate in 2021. It is also worth pointing out that in November, the Canadian economy outperformed forecasts on jobs and GDP growth.
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    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to general pandemic response and health policy without engaging the IMF revision or trillion-dollar spending critique.our government's priority today is fighting and conquering the coronavirus. We absolutely understand that all provinces and territories have put in place some necessary restrictions to fight the virus, and we support that work.
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    HealthMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing border measures but does not commit to new actions on mandatory monitored quarantine or ticket reimbursement.We have advised Canadians to cancel all non-essential travel. We have banned foreigners from entering the country. We have required arrivals to quarantine for 14 days. We are now requiring arrivals to be pre-tested before entering Canada.
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    HealthMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lists existing border measures without addressing accusations of indecision or when the Prime Minister will act.We have since strengthened our measures at the border.
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    HealthMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response reiterates the non-essential travel stance and mentions reviewing further restrictions but ignores refunds and an immediate flight ban.We are now looking at additional measures to restrict travel abroad.
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    Air TransportationMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes safety reviews and no final decision while avoiding why layoff notices preceded the study's completion.Nav Canada is undertaking several studies to assess the level of service needed.
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    Air TransportationMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The reply pivots to the wage subsidy program's benefits instead of addressing payments to foreign airlines that later exited the market.It has played an essential role in helping more than four million Canadians keep their jobs.
21. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the limited competition, expressions of interest, and Canadian partnership in the FedEx contract.we ran a limited competition after seeking expressions of interest from the market.
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    Natural ResourcesMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Seamus O’Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The response notes provincial jurisdiction and ongoing monitoring without committing to stopping the project or detailing federal action.this is a development that is within provincial jurisdiction, but it is a project that we are watching very closely.
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    Air TransportationMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats safety assurances and consultation but does not address supporting the proposed legislation or specific Windsor risks.It is important to note that any changes to the level of service proposed will not compromise on safety and will be done in consultation with the stakeholders.
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    International TradeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). rhetorical question.The reply describes engagement with U.S. partners on trade but does not specify timing or concrete steps against the new protectionist measures.The Prime Minister raised this with the President on their call, where he emphasized that workers in the U.S. and Canada benefited from our integrated secure and resilient supply chains.
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    International TradeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific question on US protectionist measures and timing by restating general talking points on US relations.nothing is more important to us than working with our neighbours south of the border so we can indeed advocate in the interest of Canadian jobs, Canadian workers, Canadian businesses.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question on removing the pension by restating the government's actions on the review process.We took this matter very seriously right from the beginning and put in place an independent review process.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids commenting on the Prime Minister's pride or actions by citing privacy and legal process instead.I will not be providing comments on the specifics of the report out of respect for the privacy and confidentiality of former and current staff and others who participated.
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    HealthMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses vaccine collaboration and distribution progress but does not specify the number of Pfizer doses from the US.More than 1.1 million vaccines have been distributed across the country to date, which means Canada is on track for the first quarter.
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    HealthMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the quarterly Pfizer total without addressing sourcing doses directly from the US or the immediate shortage.as I have said all along, we will be getting four million doses from Pfizer this quarter.
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    HealthMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer provides future supply projections but does not address the specific weekly shortfall or the personal example raised.we expect four million Pfizer vaccines and two million Moderna vaccines this quarter, and 20 million vaccines from those suppliers in the second quarter.
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    HealthMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for sowing doubt and cites external praise instead of addressing the immediate supply shortfall or who will be left out.while the opposition sows doubt among Canadians, we are working tirelessly to get vaccines to Canadians.
32. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses overall broadband progress and recent projects but does not explain where the specific funding for Madsen and Shoal Lake 39 was spent.In our first mandate, we supported our partners to connect 1.7 million households across the country.
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    TelecommunicationsMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses investments but does not directly address holding providers accountable for deployment.Spectrum auctions include a carve-out for smaller rural communities.
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Bernadette Jordan (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids addressing the refusal to meet by focusing on general efforts.We will continue to work diligently with stakeholders to make sure we can address these issues as we go forward.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses the repayment issue but does not engage with the comparison to corporations.No one, not Jackie or any Canadian, is required to make repayments at this time.
36. partly answered
    TransportationMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Notes provincial regulation instead of proposing direct federal action.The member knows that the inner-city bus service is regulated by the province.
37. answered
    HealthAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.Details funding and collaboration efforts to protect long-term care residents.We have provided $740 million to provinces and territories to bring in measures to control and prevent infections, including in long-term care.
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Seamus O’Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The response addresses a completely different matter regarding a coal project assessment.To clarify the record, the Grassy Mountain project, which is a proposed metallurgical coal mine, is currently being assessed by a joint review panel with the Alberta Energy Regulator.
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    Business of the HouseMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Provides the schedule but omits any mention of the $1,000 benefit bill.As for my colleague's question, this afternoon and tomorrow we will continue debate on Bill C-18 , an act to implement the Agreement on Trade Continuity between Canada and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at second reading.