Commons debates special committee on Canada-U.S. economic ties

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   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's past stance instead of stating whether the motion will be supported.By contrast, when the going got tough, the Conservatives lost their nerves.
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   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights general recovery statistics but ignores the specific U.S. policy threats and job protection timeline asked about.When it comes to jobs, I am pleased to report that Canada has already had a robust recovery from the depths of the COVID recession, much stronger than the one we are seeing in the United States.
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   HealthCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the vaccine timeline and supply but ignores the request to support the special committee motion.We have already received more than 1.1 million doses.
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   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the COVAX strategy without addressing the claim of failure to secure direct agreements or the request for an apology.COVAX has always been part of the Government of Canada's procurement strategy, and the mechanism is working precisely as designed.
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   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats supply numbers and defends COVAX but does not address breaking a promise to use only regular channels.COVAX has been part of our plan from the start.
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   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends COVAX use but does not commit to releasing contracts or supply schedules as requested.COVAX has always been part of the Government of Canada's procurement strategy, as it has for other partners such as New Zealand and Singapore, and the mechanism is working.
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   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reaffirms the September timeline but does not address releasing contracts or responding to the 2022 projection.I want to note, once again, that vaccines will be available to every Canadian who wants one by the end of September.
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   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details the vaccine portfolio and approvals but does not explain why delays occurred or how they will be fixed.Canada has secured 10 vaccine doses per Canadian, and ours is the most comprehensive and diverse portfolio in the world.
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   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends COVAX without addressing delays or why Canada accessed it.COVAX has always been part of Canada's procurement strategy, and the COVAX mechanism is working precisely as designed.
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    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the procurement strategy but does not address the UK comparison or domestic production failure.Canada pursued a strategy of pursuing the earliest possible vaccines that we could secure from among all of the vaccine candidates in the world.
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    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists actions taken but avoids explaining why Canada lagged behind other countries on domestic capacity.while other countries were acting, Canada was also acting.
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    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the September timeline and defends COVAX without addressing the Economist report or honesty claim.As for COVAX, Canada can be proud of its participation in that program, which seeks to provide vaccines to developing countries.
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    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises COVAX goals but does not address delivery shortfalls or the need for a detailed plan.COVAX's goal is to ensure that everyone has access to the vaccine at the same time, whether it be richer countries that can buy doses or poorer countries that need donations.
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    International TradeMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions federal-level talks but does not confirm outreach to the 32 governors or premiers.Our terrific ambassador in the U.S. is having discussions at all levels.
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    International TradeMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes a recent meeting but does not confirm plans for a first ministers' meeting on buy American.It was just very recently that we had a very good meeting at the provincial, territorial and federal level to talk about trade
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    HealthMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the six million dose target but provides no detailed weekly plan or response to shortages.Of the two already approved, we will receive six million doses by the end of March, as the member just mentioned.
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    HealthMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general vaccine disclosures and COVAX but avoids addressing disclosure of contracts or the procurement schedule.we regularly disclose the number of vaccines we expect to receive.
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    HealthMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers informing partners and publishing expected doses but does not commit to tabling the full procurement plan.We have published the number of vaccine doses that we expect to receive in the next quarters.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes zero tolerance and proper processes but does not specify when the Prime Minister was briefed.I have always ensured that any allegations that were brought to my attention were reported to the appropriate authorities to begin an investigation, regardless of rank or position.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats prior statements on reporting allegations but does not address whether the PMO was informed before the salary increase.I have followed all of the appropriate processes in pursuing issues related to workplace harassment whenever allegations have arisen.
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    National DefenceMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates zero tolerance and investigations but does not explain how trust will be restored.we will ensure that a very thorough, full and independent investigation is conducted.
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    Veterans AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the union survey, meetings held, and ongoing work to create a safe environment.My department has received the survey from the union and has met with it to discuss it.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses Canada-US energy trade but does not address ending oil company subsidies.Cross-border energy trade between Canada and the U.S. is over $100 billion each year.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers Line 3 approval and status but does not commit to specific pipeline discussions with the US administration.Ambassador Hillman has underscored the importance of this line to both state and federal level officials in the U.S.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Lists past approvals and jobs but does not address timing of future action.We approved TMX. We are building it and there are more than 7,000 jobs created so far.
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    Natural ResourcesMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms seriousness and advocacy but avoids specifying PM personally calling.I can assure the House that we are looking at all our options.
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    Natural ResourcesMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Details actions by multiple officials including the Prime Minister.The Prime Minister raised the importance of North American energy security with Vice-President Harris.
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    HealthMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Describes existing measures without explaining why flights are not prohibited.Let there be no confusion. Any Canadian who is travelling on a non-essential trip will have the strictest measures in the world
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    HealthMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats rules and criticizes the asker rather than outlining new action.my colleague should at least have the decency to recognize that.
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    Public SafetyMr. Chris d'Entremont (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Defers entirely to the public inquiry instead of providing information now.The independence and integrity of that public inquiry needs to be honoured and recognized.
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    JusticeMr. Marc Dalton (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts responsibility to police jurisdictions rather than federal enforcement.It is the responsibility of the police jurisdiction to investigate those crimes and bring charges where appropriate.
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    HealthMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Accuses colleague of confusion and repeats rules without providing a timeline.the person trying to confuse Canadians is my colleague himself.
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    International TradeMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking the opposition leader instead of addressing the apology request.If anyone owes steel and aluminum workers an apology, it is the leader of the official opposition , who called on us to lift those tariffs.
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    HealthKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer covers general border measures but does not address the specific Peace Arch Park loophole.We have, as explained several times, implemented some of the strongest measures in the world.
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    Natural ResourcesMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates safety record and government support without addressing the cancellation threat or Prime Minister's inaction.On this side of the House, we are working hard to support our oil and gas workers and protect Canada's energy and industrial infrastructure.
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    Foreign AffairsMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms commitment to rigorous review but does not commit to stopping existing Saudi arms exports.I, as Minister of Foreign Affairs, will deny any permit application where there is a risk of human rights violation.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates the new plan and past actions without addressing the contradiction on rising emissions and subsidies.As part of this, our government is committed to phasing out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies by 2025, and we are on track to do so.
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    Points of OrderMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer is a blunt refusal with no engagement on the point of order.
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    Business of the HouseMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly lists the upcoming legislative schedule as requested.To answer his question directly, tomorrow we will resume debate at second reading of Bill C-10, an act to amend the Broadcasting Act .