House debates motion to recognize Uyghur genocide in China

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   EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to IMF praise instead of addressing job recovery timeline or paycheques.The report shows that Canada's strong and decisive measures provided essential support to the economy and the functioning of financial markets and helped protect lives and people's livelihoods.
2. partly answered
   EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer provides comparative recovery stats but does not address why Canada's unemployment exceeds G7 average.As of January, Canada had recovered 71% of the jobs lost since the beginning of the pandemic.
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   EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again cites IMF report and avoids direct response on unemployment or paycheques.The IMF said that our government's strong and decisive actions provided crucial support to the economy and helped protect lives and livelihoods.
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   Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses vaccine portfolio but ignores CanSino deal and three-month delay.Canada has secured 10 doses of vaccine per Canadian, and we have the most comprehensive and diverse vaccine portfolio in the world.
5. answered
   Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains multiple contingency plans including approved and pending vaccines.Canada has understood from the very beginning that it was important to have a plan A, B, C and D.
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   Public Services and ProcurementMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims expert adherence but does not address CanSino decision against task force advice.from the start of the crisis, our government has always followed the advice of experts, researchers and doctors.
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   Public Services and ProcurementMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes funding for Kobinger but evades why CanSino proceeded against recommendations.Dr. Kobinger received a $1-million grant for his research through the federal government's novel coronavirus rapid research funding opportunity.
8. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes existing sickness benefits but does not commit to program improvements requested.we introduced sickness benefits so that all workers, no matter where they live or work, do not have to choose between going to work sick or putting food on the table.
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   Employment InsuranceMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends existing program without addressing requested improvements or commitment.That sick leave is there, and I encourage all Canadian workers who need it to use it.
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    Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general security review without addressing the specific Huawei deal or funding.an examination of 5G technologies and a review of security and economic considerations is ongoing.
11. misdirected
    Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer rejects premise of question and shifts to explaining grant process instead of addressing Huawei funding.I would take exception to the premise of her question.
12. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses privacy standards but does not explain why the subcontractor choice is acceptable.Protection of personal information is a primary consideration when choosing any service provider such as a visa application centre.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats privacy assurances without answering whether the contract will be ended.Information is always handled according to Canada's privacy laws and the data is stored in Canada temporarily and then deleted.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). rhetorical question.Response ignores the microphone issue entirely and repeats prior privacy statement.I will reiterate that we take the protection of Canadians' privacy very seriously.
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    Human RightsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains current approach to evidence but does not specify what evidence would suffice for recognition.we are also working with our international partners to pool our expertise to best understand all of the allegations
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    Human RightsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer notes personal objection then restates general concern without engaging the challenge.I do not very much appreciate those very personal comments made against me as a person, but I will respond by saying that this government is very seized with the issue
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights post-March actions but sidesteps the pre-March inaction mentioned.On March 11, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, and 12 days later, the federal government announced $192 million to support Canada's biomanufacturing industry.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on specific investments without addressing the timeline of delays.We have made historic investments. For example, we have invested $173 million in Medicago in Quebec City, $4 million in Glycovax Pharma in Montreal, $1.3 million in Biodextris in Laval, $4.6 million in JN Nova Pharma and $4.1 million in Laurent Pharmaceuticals.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Responds by contradicting the premise of no vision but doesn't engage with the listed delays.On the contrary, as I said, we took immediate strategic action guided by a long-term vision.
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    Human RightsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Does not answer whether they will support it, instead defers to future vote.We will see later, when the vote happens.
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    Human RightsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Explicitly refuses to address the hypothetical scenario posed.I am not going to speculate about the outcome. It is totally hypothetical and we will see what happens.
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    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts focus to economic interests rather than security coalition participation.Canada has had an interest in the Indo-Pacific area for trade, for example, our participation in the CPTPP.
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    News Media IndustryMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Gives general policy but doesn't confirm specific insistence on payment now.our government is at the forefront of the battle to ensure that the web giants pay their fair share
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    Official LanguagesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Redirects criticism to provincial Conservatives rather than answering about Liberal actions.I hope my colleague will join me in denouncing the inaction of the current provincial Conservative governments who unfortunately continue to reduce services to francophones daily
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    Public Services and ProcurementMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the overall vaccine portfolio success without addressing the CanSino recommendation.we received the advice of the vaccine task force to proceed with seven vaccine manufacturers.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to timelines and thanks to staff instead of explaining the CanSino decision.I will tell members what we were enamoured with.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly states the unchanged position on the IOC decision.With respect to his very specific question about the Olympics, we have said many times that this decision is up to the International Olympic Committee, and our position has not changed.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts responsibility to Olympic committees rather than addressing leadership on relocation.the Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee are responsible for deciding whether Canadian athletes will participate in the Olympics.
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    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the federal framework but does not address delegating authority to Quebec.The legislation we brought forward will provide Canadians with the strongest regulatory framework for the restriction of handguns in all parts of the country.
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    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the question's tone and restates federal measures without addressing Quebec's request.the member's unparliamentary and rude language notwithstanding, let me be very clear that the legislation we have brought forward will provide all Canadians in every place, including in the province of Quebec, with the strongest regulatory framework
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the deferral of quarantine rules and support for workers arriving after mid-March.In the case of temporary foreign workers in the agriculture and seafood sectors, our government is deferring the requirement that they quarantine in a government-approved hotel until March 14 to allow for the development of tailored solutions.
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    EmploymentMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives general thanks but does not address red tape or timelines for non-agricultural foreign workers.we are working very closely with the agricultural sector and we understand the need for foreign workers.
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    TransportMr. Chris Lewis (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses border crossings generally without addressing FAST card renewals or in-person interviews.We are closely monitoring the situation to ensure that these border crossings and bridges continue to operate safely for individuals and supply chains.
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    Natural ResourcesMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions taking the issue seriously and reviewing options but does not address a personal call from the Prime Minister.I assure the House that we are looking at all of our options.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Len Webber (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Lists domestic energy projects and jobs but ignores the question on reducing foreign oil imports.I am happy to remind the hon. member that we approved TMX and are building it.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Expresses unhappiness with the cancellation but provides no commitment to stand up for or revive Keystone XL.we are not happy with the decision to cancel Keystone XL's permit.
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    HousingMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions housing supports and the Canada housing benefit but does not address national eviction standards or a retroactive tenant benefit.In addition, we are concluding agreements with provinces and territories for the Canada housing benefit, a game-changer to enable people to receive direct payments to enable them to pay rent.
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    Human RightsJody Wilson-Raybould (Independent) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses concerns about Uighurs without engaging the loaded comparison to other genocides or specific actions like boycotting the Olympics.We have urged the Chinese government to allow a group of international and impartial experts to examine the situation
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    Human RightsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked The Speaker (Liberal). substantive question.The Speaker responds about sports betting bills instead of addressing introduction of the bill on non-essential travel payments.Following the order raised earlier today, I would like to make a statement on Bill C-13 , an act to amend the Criminal Code with regard to single-event sports betting and its similarity to Bill C-218
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    Points of OrderMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.Explains the nature of the prior point of order but does not address the timing or privilege ruling concerns raised.It was not, per se, a point of order addressing a procedural error, a point of order to which other people would contribute arguments.
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    Points of OrderMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recharacterizes the point of order as mere clarification and denies any debate instead of addressing the request for thorough review of new information.This is not a question of privilege. This is not a debate. It is a simple question for clarification that was asked of you: If Bill C-228 was adopted, could Bill C-13 continue?
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    Business of the HouseMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The response outlines the general legislative agenda for coming days but does not indicate when the specific bill referenced in the question will be tabled.Tomorrow morning, we will continue with second reading debate of Bill C-14 , which would implement certain provisions of the economic statement.