House begins second reading of UNDRIP implementation bill

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1. deflected
   Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses human rights concerns with China but avoids any mention of the AIIB or removing Canada from it.We have continued to express our concern and demonstrate our solidarity with the two Michaels and expect them to be returned home from arbitrary detention, while at the same time we continue to work with partners around the world in holding China to account and improving opportunities for our workers and businesses across the country and around the world.
2. misdirected
   EmploymentErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking the Conservative Party's record instead of addressing the question on prioritizing Canadian workers over the AIIB.Indeed, when the Leader of the Opposition brings up support for workers, let me point out that the Conservative Party has consistently said we have done too much when we gave 380,000 unique applicants sickness benefit support, supported the wage subsidy with over five million jobs and provided over $64 billion in support for workers.
3. partly answered
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the vaccine task force process but does not address the specific planning failures or missed targets raised in the question.We have moved forward on procuring vaccines for Canadians.
4. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists various Canadian investments but does not address the premise of abandoning Canadian firms for a Chinese state-owned company.We invested up to $173 million in Medicago in Quebec City and $4 million in Glycovax Pharma in Montreal.
5. answered
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly provides the number of doses arriving next week as requested.I am very pleased to report that this week, we will receive more than 400,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, and they are arriving in the provinces and territories as we speak.
6. partly answered
   Public Services and ProcurementMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer corrects the funding claim but does not explain the panel's advice or why the Université Laval project was not prioritized.I am happy to correct my hon. colleague and point out that, in February, Dr. Kobinger did in fact receive a $1-million federal grant for his research from the COVID-19 rapid research funding opportunity.
7. misdirected
   Public Services and ProcurementMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc leader's frustration and motives rather than addressing the request for panel advice or contract transparency.I really think the Bloc Québécois leader should refrain from calling people fools just because he is so frustrated that we have kept our promises to Quebeckers.
8. deflected
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses legislative priorities and Conservative delays but does not commit yes or no to avoiding an election during the pandemic.The reality is that we are now seeing delays caused by the Conservative Party with respect to measures that I know that Conservatives want Canadians to accept.
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   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau avoids the yes/no commitment and pivots to vaccine delivery and minority parliament mechanics.We will continue to stay focused on delivering for Canadians and delivering vaccines, with over six million vaccines by the end of March, tens of millions of vaccines into the spring and every Canadian vaccinated by September.
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    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau sidesteps the timeline for jobs and instead criticizes past Conservative positions on CERB.even while Conservative politicians, like the member for Carleton , were saying we were doing too much too fast, we should not be helping workers and we have to help businesses faster than workers.
11. deflected
    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau ignores the G7 unemployment comparison and reiterates general support without addressing job recovery speed.
12. deflected
    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Trudeau quotes IMF praise for pandemic support but does not engage the claim that Canada lags on jobs recovery.Canada's strong history of prudent policymaking afforded it the policy space to respond forcefully to the crisis and avert much steeper declines in economic activity and employment."
13. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau addresses the specific grant to Université Laval but does not explain why domestic production was not prioritized over foreign deals.we gave Dr. Kobinger a $1-million federal grant for his research at the beginning of the pandemic through the novel coronavirus rapid research funding opportunity.
14. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Trudeau lists domestic investments but avoids the China deal failure and Baylis allegation entirely.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Trudeau rebuts an earlier Conservative claim and restates the September target without addressing current shortages or deaths.On the contrary, we have seen that Canada was among the first two or three countries in the world to vaccinate its citizens with safe, approved and effective vaccines.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau discusses general life-sciences investments but does not address the specific refusal of the extra $2 million for Laval.we had already taken significant steps in that direction before the pandemic. In our first term, we gave Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada the means to invest in life sciences.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general policy on expert advice without addressing the specific investment decision or embarrassment.We listen to those experts, and we trust their advice when we decide how to invest taxpayers' money.
18. answered
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response directly counters the claim of silence by mentioning advocacy efforts including a phone call.In my recent phone call with the President, I raised Keystone XL again.
19. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing the Conservative Party's approach rather than addressing actions on Line 5.I understand well that the Conservative Party of Canada has a job to do of throwing random accusations at the government to see what will stick.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on contrasting Conservative positions instead of addressing CERB repayment problems.They say that the Liberals have invested too much in Canadians and been there too much to support workers, been there too much to support seniors and youth and that we have done far too much in terms of spending on Canadians to get them through the pandemic, but at the same time they say that we should have done more.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response highlights previous supports without providing a resolution date for the EI and CRB issues.yes, as the member points out, there is more to do, and we will do that, too.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes ongoing work and condemnation without explaining the initial response to the threat.on the contrary, we have been working with indigenous leaders in Nova Scotia and indeed across the country on advancing their rights and recognizing them and moving forward on reconciliation and supporting them.
23. partly answered
    HousingMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references existing strategies but does not commit to new immediate investments as requested.over the past years we have stepped up significantly with a $40 billion national housing strategy
24. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Chris d'Entremont (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response affirms the minister's efforts and commitment to resolving the issues for fishers.I thank the member opposite for giving me the opportunity to highlight the extraordinary work that the Minister of Fisheries is doing in resolving this issue
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Richard Bragdon (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general pandemic support and past jobs instead of addressing the Atlantic fishing crisis or stakeholder communication.We are doing it for fishers in the Atlantic.
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes long-term commitment and personal anecdote without addressing specific west coast proposals or indigenous harvest issues.we continue, as a government, to be deeply committed to supporting fishers right across the country.
27. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the use of science but attacks the prior Conservative government rather than responding to the yes-or-no demand on B.C. closures.science and evidence must always underpin the decisions taken by any government.
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    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly clarifies the legal ban but does not address the scale of remaining weapons or the voluntary buyback concern.Since last spring, it has been illegal to use, sell, purchase, transfer or bequeath military-style assault weapons anywhere in Canada.
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    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reaffirms the ban's legality but sidesteps the betrayal claim and the practical retention of up to 200,000 weapons.It is now illegal to use these military-style assault rifles anywhere in Canada, including in a person's basement or backyard.
30. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the timeline request and instead poses a counter-question about Supreme Court judges.Will they undertake today to appoint only judges who can speak French to the Supreme Court, yes or no?
31. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again pivots to a counter-question on bilingual judges rather than providing a date for the bill.Although the member may be trying to show that the Conservative Party is serious about wanting to protect French, he cannot demonstrate that he approves of something as basic as appointing bilingual judges to the Supreme Court of Canada
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    Official LanguagesErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims progress on modernization but immediately attacks the opposition's commitment instead of giving a timeline.This is another opportunity for the Leader of the Opposition to demonstrate his commitment by pledging to appoint only bilingual judges to the Supreme Court.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses supporting athletes and values but does not address sending a representative to the Olympics.Our Olympic athletes build bridges between peoples and nations, and they deserve our support when they participate in international competitions.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response reiterates calls for investigation without addressing the listed evidence or accusation of denial.This is why we have repeatedly called for an international investigation in response to allegations of genocide.
35. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answers by noting work with partners but avoids specifying additional evidence required.We recognize that we have many partners who have already identified this as a genocide.
36. deflected
    Government ProgramsMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on the creation and refinement of the wage subsidy without addressing the specific misuse or timeline for fixes.Since that moment, we have continued to refine and improve the system to make sure that no Canadians are falling through the cracks.
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Martin Champoux (Bloc) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.The response raises a separate point of order instead of addressing the proposed motion.Therefore, I would like to raise that point of order again and ask that the S. O. 31 statement be stricken from the records, because it impinged on the reputation of many of our members and it was rather inflammatory.
38. partly answered
    Points of OrderMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges rules for S.O. 31s and members' responsibilities but does not directly rule on the matter.There are indeed rules that are set out with regard to S. O. 31s.