Commons debates medical assistance in dying bill as Senate amendments stall progress

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1. deflected
   Foreign AffairsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids any commitment on sanctions or admitting policy failure and pivots to multilateral work.the government has additional responsibilities and will continue to work with international partners and multilateral bodies to ensure we find a way to bring health, justice and fairness to Uighur people in western China.
2. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer supplies delivery numbers but does not address how many vaccinations are needed to end lockdowns.By the end of the week, 2.5 million doses will have been delivered and another 3.5 million are arriving in the month of March.
3. deflected
   Foreign AffairsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer disputes the premise about lacking a plan rather than stating a threshold for reopening.I take issue with the initial part of that question, which suggests that the Liberals do not have a plan.
4. misdirected
   Foreign AffairsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes general quarantine policy instead of addressing the specific hotel-booking failure for the constituent.anyone who is returning to Canada must take a PCR test upon arrival and quarantine until the receipt of a negative test, and then go on to complete their quarantine in their own home.
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   Foreign AffairsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames opposition for procedural delay and then questions their support for border measures rather than committing to fix the $1000 payment.Unfortunately, the Conservatives refused to give unanimous consent, despite how important this bill is.
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   Foreign AffairsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer justifies the low booking rate by advising callers to book later and then challenges the Bloc's support for the policy.Some were making reservations months in advance, but our message is that they should book when they are about to leave, a day or two ahead of time.
7. misdirected
   Foreign AffairsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the Bloc of seeking attention and lists past actions instead of fixing the hotel-booking system.I understand that the Bloc Québécois is looking for some love and attention.
8. partly answered
   International TradeMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms the intent to protect workers and avoid unintended consequences but does not confirm whether an explicit exemption request will be made., in his conversations with both the President and the Vice-President, committed to strengthening our trading relationship and avoiding any unintended consequences of buy America policies
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   International TradeMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers general assurances on bilateral cooperation without addressing the requested exemption for Canadian products.Our countries will continue to work closely together, just as we have in the last five years, to make sure we avoid any measures that could constrain our bilateral relationship and the economic growth between our two countries.
10. misdirected
    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous Conservative government's record instead of addressing current unemployment or paycheque recovery for Canadians.it is ironic that the hon. member would cite Stephen Harper's economic record as a measure of success when he had the worst economic growth rate since the Great Depression
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    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to accusing the opposition of wanting to spread COVID rather than explaining job recovery timelines.If the hon. member and the Conservative Party's approach would have businesses continue to be open to enable a further spread of the virus, I invite them to say so and take that to the polls.
12. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer disputes the question's premises and provides some information on booster contract engagement but does not fully resolve the timeline issue.we have been in direct contact with suppliers on this issue and are engaged with them at the current time.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains ongoing engagement with suppliers but avoids committing to a specific contract timeline for boosters.engaged with them to ensure that Canada is prioritized when that science is ready and when they are offering boosters in terms of contractual negotiations.
14. answered
    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the quarantine booking process and notes added staff to address call volume issues.There were about 45,000 calls in three days. The situation is getting better on its own, in part because people are getting the information but also because we have added more staff to answer questions and take reservations.
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    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the overall plan and accuses the asker of improvising rather than detailing fixes for specific hotline or border issues.my colleague seems to be the one improvising with his question. Everything we are doing now is part of a plan that we have been gradually implementing for quite some time.
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    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates rules and penalties but does not address the specific security gaps like lack of escorts or errands mentioned in the question.When directed by our border services officers and PHAC to go to a designated hotel, they have to do so directly.
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    HealthMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the Bloc instead of addressing listed planning failures.the Bloc Québécois has only one thing to plan: the questions they are going to ask during question period.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Answer agrees with the three points but pivots to attack Conservatives and demand support for reform.I agree with my colleague that we need a central agency, and that is included in the reform.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the timeline question and instead demands a yes/no on reform support.Is the member for or against linguistic reform that has the support of francophone organizations across the country
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes general energy ties but does not address Line 5 or the meeting specifics.We will raise opportunities for further collaboration with our American counterparts on security of energy infrastructure
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer dismisses the question with a Seinfeld reference and lists unrelated projects.to quote another Seinfeld episode, that is a lot of "yada yada yada".
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    TaxationMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights general anti-evasion efforts without addressing Revera or tax-haven agreements.fighting tax evaders in Canada and abroad is our government's priority.
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms commitment to mediation but does not address the $15 billion or ending obstruction.
24. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer claims appropriate action but refuses to confirm investigation or details citing confidentiality.Regarding the ombudsman, the conversations are actually kept private and are confidential.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about when the minister learned of allegations and instead attacks the questioner's past role.Maybe the member opposite would like to answer what he knew when he was the parliamentary secretary of national defence during the time when the former chief of the defence staff was being selected.
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    International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers general assurances about consultation but provides no specific plan for a buy American exemption.The U.S. and Canada have agreed to consult closely to avoid any measures that could constrain our bilateral trade and economic growth between our two countries.
27. deflected
    International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats broad commitments to stand up for workers without addressing the requested commitment on a buy American exemption.Our government will always stand up for Canadian businesses and Canadian workers.
28. answered
    TaxationMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains that parts of the compensation are taxable under existing law.Some parts of the compensation agreement are subject to income tax and other deductions pursuant to the Income Tax Act and the Pension Act.
29. answered
    TaxationMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains that parts of the compensation are taxable under existing law.In addition, I pointed out that some parts of the compensation agreement are subject to income tax and other deductions pursuant to the Income Tax Act and the Pension Act.
30. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the provincial request process and openness to support but does not confirm immediate implementation of AgriRecovery.The way it works is that the province has to make the request to the federal government, and then we will evaluate this request together.
31. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms the timing and status of compensation payments for dairy farmers.We are ahead of schedule on these payments.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Dan Mazier (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends government support levels without addressing the claimed restrictions on agriculture.we are actually supporting the agricultural sector much more than the previous government did.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Kenny Chiu (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer gives general policy statements without addressing the specific ambassador insults or refutations requested.Canada has a complex and multi-dimensional relationship with China.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers family reunifications and standards but avoids any timeline for clearing backlogs.When it comes to our service standards, not only are we keeping our 14-day turnaround for complete applications, we are exceeding it.
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    HealthMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government actions without addressing the request for a timeline on return to normalcy.We will get through this together.
36. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes the fine size and independence but ignores wage subsidy and charge delay questions.Once again, my hon. colleague knows this very well.
37. answered
    Aerospace IndustryMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Independent) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to ongoing investment to support the aerospace sector.we will continue to invest in the sector and its workers.
38. answered
    Farah AlibayMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked The Speaker (Liberal). substantive question.The Speaker's ruling directly addresses the privilege claim regarding independent members' participation.During her intervention, the member reminded the House that one of the essential rights of members is to participate in the proceedings of the House and to ask questions in order to hold the government to account.
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    PrivilegeMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses a different bill's disclosure case rather than addressing Bill C-22 specifically.The case before the House on Bill C-22 is indeed different.