Trudeau vows to meet September vaccine target as opposition questions pace

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1. deflected
   Natural ResourcesErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes ongoing advocacy and engagement without addressing the request for a plan to keep Line 5 operating.Our ambassador in Washington, along with officials on both sides of the border, remain engaged on this important issue.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the importance of Line 5 and general engagement but does not address the Prime Minister's personal involvement or calls.Our ongoing engagement with the Biden administration and with partners in the United States on this and many issues continues to be on the front burner.
3. partly answered
   HealthErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines procurement and delivery plans but does not specify how the 2.1 million weekly vaccinations will be achieved.we have had a strong plan on procuring vaccines since last spring.
4. misdirected
   HealthErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise about ignoring domestic manufacturing offers and lists other investments instead of addressing the specific PnuVax proposal.From the outset of the pandemic, we knew that we had to expand our domestic biomanufacturing capacity in the short and the long term.
5. partly answered
   HealthErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms overall delivery targets but does not state the exact number of Moderna doses arriving on February 22.I am pleased to be able to confirm, once again, that we will be receiving all the doses promised by Moderna and Pfizer by the end of March, as agreed, with doses arriving weekly.
6. deflected
   HealthMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses contract numbers and EU relations but avoids releasing the contracts or addressing the contingency timeline discrepancy.we signed contracts with more vaccine manufacturers than many of our allies, ensuring more potential doses for Canadians than for the people of any other country.
7. partly answered
   HealthMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses EU restrictions and reassures on deliveries but does not confirm whether the Prime Minister raised Pfizer export restrictions with the US Vice-President.As expected, the European Union has not imposed any restrictions on the delivery of the vaccine to Canada.
8. deflected
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past investments and contracts but does not explain why domestic production planning did not begin a year earlier.we knew from the start that we needed to boost our domestic manufacturing capacity, and that is exactly what we did.
9. answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly rebuts the claim by stating planning began a year ago and lists specific investments.we did start working on creating biomanufacturing capacity a year ago, which is why we immediately made investments in Medicago, VIDO-InterVac, the NRC and AbCellera to develop domestic vaccine capacity.
10. answered
    HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the timing of increased transfers by citing a prior agreement and additional pandemic funding.We had a meeting with the provinces and territories to talk about health transfers, and we all agreed that health transfers to the provinces would be increased.
11. misdirected
    HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise about trust and conditions rather than explaining the rationale for federal standards.I am very disappointed that my colleague thinks it is ridiculous for seniors in Canada to be concerned and wish to be treated as well as anyone else in the country.
12. deflected
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer corrects timelines and restates the overall plan without addressing the choice of a Chinese partner.What I said at my press conference is that construction of the vaccine manufacturing facility would be done in the summer.
13. deflected
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes general investments and expert advice but does not explain the lack of engagement with named Canadian firms.since last spring, we have invested in various vaccine producers in Canada and we have created partnerships.
14. partly answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges fluctuations and multiple contracts but does not confirm or deny the specific Moderna shipment status for the week of February 22.That is why we signed so many different contracts for so many potential doses for Canadians to ensure that we would be able to get Canadians vaccinated regardless of the challenges or, yes, fluctuations in the week-to-week delivery program.
15. answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states expectations for Moderna shipments and ongoing provincial notifications.we are continuing to expect shipments from Moderna this week and in the weeks to come.
16. answered
    HealthMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly reaffirms the dose delivery schedule and timeline for full vaccination.We will receive the six million doses promised by the end of March.
17. partly answered
    HealthMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives spring and September timelines but does not address the specific June first-dose guarantee requested.we will have everyone who wants it vaccinated by the end of September 2021.
18. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response attacks the opposition's past positions instead of explaining why Canadian unemployment exceeds peer countries.if the member opposite had his way, the credit card debts of Canadians would be monstrous.
19. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past job creation and criticizes the questioner rather than addressing current household debt or unemployment rankings.through the first four years of our government, we created over one million jobs for Canadians at the same time as we lifted one million Canadians out of poverty.
20. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response states reliance on experts without addressing the specific NSERC funding to Huawei or the parliamentary call for a decision.That is why we base our decisions on expert recommendations from our top security analysts.
21. misdirected
    Public SafetyErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to broadband investments instead of explaining the delay on Huawei 5G or the new funding partnership.no government has invested more in making broadband available for rural Canadians across the country
22. partly answered
    Airline IndustryMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes wage-subsidy support already sent but does not address targeted aid for regional routes or preventing further layoffs.we have sent over $1.5 billion to the airline sector to support workers with the wage subsidy through this COVID pandemic.
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response claims to follow the U.S. lead and emphasizes worker support without committing to ending all fossil-fuel subsidies immediately.we were pleased to see the U.S. follow our lead on banning fossil fuel subsidies.
24. partly answered
    Human RightsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses concern and calls for UN access but does not state whether the Prime Minister believes the reported testimony.We need access to Xinjiang for UN investigators and international bodies—
25. deflected
    Human RightsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general human rights concerns and US actions without naming the crimes or addressing the testimony.We acknowledge that the U.S. has made the determination that these acts constitute a genocide.
26. partly answered
    JusticeMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and promises future rules but provides no specifics on current actions.We need to make sure that nobody is violating our laws, either in the virtual space or in reality.
27. deflected
    JusticeErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats general commitments without giving a timeline or plan for MindGeek.we will ensure that Canada has the tools to go after companies and individuals for perpetuating these items, these images or this content online.
28. deflected
    HealthMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends existing measures and shifts focus to community transmission instead of addressing the flight ban request.Together, we need to focus our efforts on the 98% of cases resulting from community transmission.
29. answered
    HealthMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that flights to southern destinations are being suspended and corrects the premise about travel.So no, my hon. colleague cannot travel south for break week.
30. deflected
    Airline IndustryMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights funding already provided and avoids addressing the lack of further support or incompetence claim.$1.5 billion, that is how much we have sent to the airline sector since the beginning of this pandemic to support workers who are affected by this pandemic.
31. misdirected
    Airline IndustryMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the member's knowledge and restates past funding without committing to new action.the member does not know what he is talking about.
32. partly answered
    HealthErin O’Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms overall dose targets but pivots to criticizing provinces on rapid tests instead of giving the specific Moderna number requested.Perhaps the Leader of the Opposition could encourage some of his Conservative friends—
33. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.No answer is provided beyond the opening address, avoiding the specific question on prior knowledge.
34. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Response discusses general opioid measures without addressing the appointment or knowledge of McKinsey's role.We have worked with provinces and territories.
35. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms general policy on misconduct but does not confirm or deny any prior briefings on the specific allegations.When such allegations are brought to the Minister of National Defence 's attention, he has always taken them seriously.
36. partly answered
    HousingMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Response highlights the national housing plan but does not commit to predictable long-term funding for the specific pre-2016 co-ops mentioned.we stepped up, five years ago, with a national housing plan worth over $40 billion