Commons advances UK trade continuity bill amid vaccine supply clashes

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1. deflected
   HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reassures without quantifying any impact on Quebeckers.the EU measures will not affect the shipment of vaccines to Canada.
2. deflected
   HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights procurement success while avoiding criticism of contract negotiations.We have clearly shown Canadians that we can procure vaccines.
3. partly answered
   HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer supplies the timeline for catching up but does not detail specific catch-up measures.We will receive enough doses by the end of the third quarter with the two approved vaccines alone.
4. partly answered
   Canada-U.S. RelationsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes consultations but offers no concrete immediate action to protect jobs.The Prime Minister spoke with the President and underscored that workers must benefit from our integrated supply chains.
5. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids a yes-or-no on an exemption and restates general trade commitments.The Prime Minister and the President have agreed to consult closely to avoid any measures that may constrain economic growth in and bilateral trade between our two countries.
6. deflected
   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on deployment support rather than actions to secure promised supply.we have been working closely with the provinces and territories to make sure they have the supports, tools and resources necessary to deploy the vaccine as it arrives in Canada.
7. answered
   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly restates the delivery schedule to meet the March and September targets.we will be receiving six million vaccine doses by the end of the first quarter, and that we will keep increasing the number of doses received by Canada and Quebec throughout the year so that by the end of September every Canadian who wants a vaccine will get one of the two approved vaccines.
8. answered
   HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer provides the September guarantee and counters the premise of failure with the diversified portfolio.we have a delivery schedule of vaccines that have already been approved that gets us to a sufficient number, whereby every Canadian who wishes to receive a vaccine by the end of September will have access to one.
9. partly answered
   Women and Gender EqualityMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mr. Anthony Housefather (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains legislative progress and timelines but does not address the claimed delay until 2029 or the accusation of ongoing discrimination.Regulations were released for consultation last fall, and once finalized, they will complement the act and allow it to be brought into force later this year.
10. answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly responds to the query about EU export restrictions by stating assurances that shipments to Canada will not be affected.We are assured that the EU measures will not affect the shipment of vaccines to Canada.
11. answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the request for specific assurances by reiterating contacts with the EU and confirming no impact on shipments.
12. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer quotes the PBO report and discusses partnerships but avoids answering whether the target or funding will change.Parameters used for this estimate are based off data from Forests Ontario's 50 Million Tree Program and may not accurately reflect program costs under the federal government's 2 Billion Tree program.
13. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer disputes the PBO scope and reaffirms commitment but does not provide actual cost figures or address abandoning the promise.The PBO report only considers the cost of planting trees in Ontario.
14. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer condemns the arrests and discusses the national security law but cuts off before addressing the requested refugee program.Canada joined the international community in condemning the mass arrests in Hong Kong of more than 50 lawmakers and activists.
15. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites privacy laws and general process without addressing the request to expedite the specific case.As my colleague knows, I cannot discuss the details of a specific case because of privacy laws.
16. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees on the industry's importance but provides no plan or timeline for action in response to the call for a comprehensive policy.We will always continue to support the aerospace industry.
17. partly answered
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Bloc) asked Mr. Ali Ehsassi (Liberal). substantive question.Gives general assurance of support via existing plans but ignores specific asks on procurement spinoffs and worker protections.Through our economic response plan, we have put in place extensive measures to help Canadian businesses weather COVID-19.
18. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the appointment screening question entirely and pivots to workplace safety at Rideau Hall.every Canadian, as I indicated yesterday, deserves to go to work each day in a safe workplace environment, free from harassment.
19. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses the pension mechanics but avoids any discussion of judgment or accountability for costs to taxpayers.the former Governor General's annual annuity will be dealt with in accordance with the Governor General's Act, something that has been in place for many years.
20. deflected
    Air TransportationMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on safety processes and studies without addressing the reported contradiction or layoff notices.Nav Canada is undertaking several studies to assess level-of-service needs. No decisions have been made.
21. deflected
    Air TransportationMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats safety assurances and acknowledges impact but sidesteps the direct question about whether a decision was already made.any change in the level of service proposed by Nav Canada is subject to a rigorous safety assessment by Transport Canada officials.
22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). substantive question.Outlines the government's climate plan but does not engage with the comparison to Biden's actions or the charge of being a laggard.We are delivering on our promise to Canadians to bring forward a strengthened climate plan that includes creating thousands of jobs across the country, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed our Paris targets
23. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.Defends the commitment and quotes the PBO but offers no plan to close the identified funding gap.Parameters used for this estimate are based off data from Forests Ontario's 50 Million Tree Program and may not accurately reflect program costs under the federal government's 2 Billion Tree program.
24. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights a new loan program but does not commit to revising eligibility criteria for recently started businesses.I was very pleased, earlier this week, to announce an additional support, a lifeline support: the highly affected businesses program, otherwise called HASCAP.
25. deflected
    HealthMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts responsibility to provinces without addressing specific availability timeline in the riding.I suggest he speak to his MLA.
26. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms support for Line 5 and states ongoing advocacy with specific officials.We are continuing to work alongside Ambassador Hillman and Consul General Comartin, and we will continue to advocate for Line 5.
27. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores WE scandal costs and cover-up, focusing solely on Morneau's OECD withdrawal.We would like to thank Bill Morneau for throwing his hat into the ring.
28. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Defers pension decision to the Act and new leadership without committing to withhold it.the former Governor General's annuity will be dealt with in accordance with the Governor General's Act.
29. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Again defers to new leadership without addressing defunding of expenses.the new leadership at Rideau Hall will be able to address the many serious concerns that have, in fact, been raised.
30. deflected
    SeniorsSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses general housing strategy without addressing reversal of the specific CMHC policy.The national housing strategy will reduce the number of seniors in housing need through the national housing co-investment fund.
31. partly answered
    HealthMr. Kenny Chiu (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions general food security investments but does not address ethnic or cultural barriers specifically.we were so invested in ensuring that many of the food providers around the country had the support they need.
32. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges wait times and new funding but does not explain why staffing was insufficient.In the fall economic statement, our government announced almost $100 million in additional funding for the CRA's call centres
33. deflected
    HealthMr. Kevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses funding and collaboration but provides no specific timeline for vaccinations.We will be working with the provinces and territories to make sure we do all we can to help them deliver on their health care responsibility of providing care for older people—
34. partly answered
    HealthMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses prioritization of vaccines for armed forces but does not address the premise of chaos or specific incidents mentioned.Our surgeon general is currently monitoring very closely the vaccine roll-out for our Canadian members.
35. deflected
    HealthMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims openness but avoids committing to releasing the specific procurement contracts requested.We will continue to be open and transparent and to make sure our partners have what they need to make sure the massive campaign to vaccinate all Canadians will be undertaken and completed on schedule.
36. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMs. Mumilaaq Qaqqaq (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer outlines the ongoing review process but does not directly address why the project proceeds despite opposition or commit to stopping extraction.Right now, this resource development process is going through public hearings.
37. partly answered
    HealthMrs. Jenica Atwin (Green) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references ongoing work on national standards but does not commit to direct funding, removing taxes on counselling, or action today.In fact, national standards work is under way with provinces and territories, as she well knows.