Commons debates broadcasting bill as vaccine delays draw fire

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1. partly answered
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer supplies a delivery schedule but sidesteps the ranking and Economist timeline cited.We are receiving doses this week and we will continue to receive doses throughout the first quarter, for a total of six million doses by the end of March.
2. partly answered
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats supplier names and the September target but does not explain the delivery gap or England comparison.We will be getting enough vaccines from these two suppliers alone to vaccinate all Canadians by the end of September.
3. deflected
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to a hypothetical risk to supply instead of addressing the premiers' call for contract transparency.Given the fierce global competition for vaccines at the moment, disclosing certain information about contracts with specific suppliers could jeopardize Canada's supply chain.
4. misdirected
   EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to global pandemic framing and GDP forecasts rather than explaining Canada's worse job losses versus peers.I notice that the recent jobs losses were concentrated in provinces that have been hit very hard by the second wave.
5. misdirected
   EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's short-sightedness and pivots to provincial health measures instead of addressing the unemployment gap.the short-sightedness of the member opposite is absolutely astounding.
6. partly answered
   Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the six-million-dose figure and September target but does not provide a detailed schedule or admit transparency issues.As the member is well aware, we will be receiving 6 million doses during the first quarter and enough vaccines from approved manufacturers to vaccinate all Canadians before the end of September.
7. misdirected
   Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the Bloc of wanting Canada to fail and lists unrelated programs instead of addressing procurement failures.the Bloc Québécois would love to see Canada fail.
8. partly answered
   SeniorsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing payments and funding but does not commit to new joint action with provinces on care standards.We are making sure that we are there, providing additional funding for health care support and for the long-term care sector.
9. deflected
   SeniorsMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general commitments without addressing the specific request for improvement or ending profits.We will continue working closely with provinces and territories to control and prevent infections in these facilities.
10. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the question by highlighting achievements instead of explaining the choice.of course Canada has done exemplary work in this pandemic
11. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on procurement without addressing the timeline for lifting restrictions.we have secured the highest numbers of doses per capita of any country in the world
12. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response criticizes the opposition's position rather than addressing the comparisons made.I am disappointed to see that the Conservatives would choose not to.
13. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Begins by mocking the questioner before defending policies.it is difficult to take lessons from the prepared lines of a member who seems content to read his question off a piece of paper
14. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). substantive question.States ongoing review without committing to a position on Huawei.an examination of 5G technologies and a review of security and economic considerations is well under way
15. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). loaded question.Reiterates general security measures without addressing the specific choice regarding Huawei.we are always going to be taking the steps necessary to protect Canadians
16. partly answered
    HealthMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Provides details on planned deliveries but does not specify immediate actions beyond existing agreements.we will receive six million doses by the end of the first quarter
17. deflected
    PensionsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The response focuses on vaccine distribution rather than pension increases.We are pleased that they have gotten priority access to the vaccine.
18. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes the ambassador's current duties without addressing prior knowledge.Ambassador Barton's role is first and foremost about defending the Canadian people's interests and values in China.
19. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses the opioid crisis broadly instead of answering about prior knowledge.I think that all Canadians and everyone in the House knows about the opioid crisis, which is gripping many parts of our country and causing great turmoil, stress and death.
20. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Philip Lawrence (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The minister confirms efforts but cannot provide a specific resolution date.I cannot give the member a date, because right now we are all hands on deck trying to solve this.
21. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Chris Lewis (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Assures work is being done but offers no timeline for resolution.We are working very hard to resolve this.
22. partly answered
    HousingMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights existing investments without confirming partnership on the requested cost-sharing.We also launched the rapid housing initiative, in which the City of Vancouver and the Province of British Columbia will get significant funding
23. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The response outlines a strategy for managing anchorages without committing to stopping their use.The new interim protocol for anchorages was developed in partnership with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
24. misdirected
    HealthMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to privacy and data protection in the digital economy instead of pandemic data.in order for Canadians to benefit from the digital economy, we are going to need to ensure that Canadians have confidence that their data is safe
25. deflected
    HealthMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes reliance on experts and open science without addressing when data or the recovery plan will be shared.The Government of Canada shares as much data as possible and we know that this is important because open science is important.
26. partly answered
    HealthMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer supplies current shipment figures for vaccines and rapid tests but does not specify future timelines for wider deployment.A total of 1.19 million vaccines have been sent to provinces and territories.
27. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes regular communication and upcoming national doses but omits a specific Manitoba shipment schedule.We have doses coming by the end of March, six million in fact, that have already been approved
28. partly answered
    Public SafetyPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes listings of proxy groups and ongoing allied work but does not commit to listing the full IRGC.I also remind him that the Canadian government has listed four of the proxy agencies of the IRGC, including the Quds Force.
29. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the letter system that clarifies eligibility for permanent residents under border rules.Anyone who receives a confirmation of permanent residency while the border restrictions are in place is sent a letter clearly indicating whether they are eligible to enter Canada.
30. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states that CBSA officers deny entry to those failing exemption criteria, addressing inconsistent application claims.CBSA officers can deny entry to anyone who shows up at a border crossing or an airport and fails to meet any of the exemption criteria.
31. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer corrects the premise about COVAX but does not address releasing the vaccine supply contracts.The COVAX facility was actually designed to have the buy-in of wealthy countries.
32. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Len Webber (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for Line 5 but does not outline specific actions to reduce foreign oil imports this year.I assure the House that we are looking at all our options.
33. deflected
    Aviation IndustryMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing job support by focusing on Nav Canada's independence and safety reviews.My heart goes out to all those who are affected by the current anxiety and uncertainty in this marketplace and in the pandemic.
34. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Kyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses the wait times with actions taken but does not apologize as hinted.That is why we invested nearly $200 million to hire new staff to speed up the process to ensure veterans receive a faster decision.
35. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). substantive question.Responds with general investments but sidesteps the specific question on spectrum auction policy.our government is the one that has invested the most money in high-speed Internet in rural Canada in the history of our country.
36. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions spectrum policies but avoids committing to deployment conditions like "use it or lose it".Spectrum auction is just one of these sets of policies.
37. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Bernadette Jordan (Liberal). substantive question.Provides context on the decision and ongoing work but does not detail a specific transition plan.We are going to continue to work with the Province of British Columbia, industry, first nations and communities to ensure we are doing everything we can to address those concerns.
38. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Derek Sloan (Independent) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on the importance of quarantine compliance rather than addressing the conduct of officers.Ensuring that everyone who is directed and ordered into quarantine complies with those orders is an important element of our protecting Canadians.