Commons debates firearms bill at second reading

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   Public Services and ProcurementMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists specific investments but does not address why the support level was insufficient per the witness.We invested $1 million in Dr. Kobinger's research, through an independent, peer-reviewed process.
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   Public Services and ProcurementMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to describing the task force process instead of addressing ignored industry and scientists.That is why we established the COVID-19 vaccine task force and therapeutics task force, which are made up of scientific experts and industry leaders, to guide our decision-making.
3. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses vaccine approvals and timelines rather than the post-pandemic economic plan requested.The six million Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be here by the end of March.
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   Human RightsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general human rights concerns without addressing the filibuster or specific actions on the Uighur report.We have repeatedly called on the international community to work to investigate the egregious human rights abuses taking place in Xinjiang.
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   Human RightsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes Parliament's vote but avoids explaining why the government obstructed committee action.Monday's vote in Parliament ensured that every member had a chance to voice their opinion and to make a determination based on available evidence to express that concern.
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   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer emphasizes border measures without addressing the hotline fiasco or quarantine management failures.Canada has some of the strictest travel and border measures in the world.
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   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly acknowledges hotline delays and explains steps taken to address the backlog.We were experiencing over 27,000 calls daily.
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   TaxationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to CERB and wage subsidy supports instead of addressing the wealth tax or bank profiteering.I can point to the 8.9 million Canadians who have received CERB and been able to keep food on the table and a roof over their heads because of the actions of this government
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   Regional Economic DevelopmentMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes broadband initiatives instead of addressing the location of the agency branch.I can say that our government does believe in rural economies. That is why we announced a universal broadband fund, with a rapid response stream to connect Canadians.
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    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects the statistical comparison and highlights supports but does not address the claim of higher unemployment or excuses.The reality is that because of the measures we have put forward, we have been able to support 4.5 million workers who have remained on the payroll of their employers through the Canada emergency wage subsidy
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    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides comparative job recovery and participation stats but pivots to public health and does not fully engage the G7 unemployment comparison.If he wants apples to apples, I point him to labour force participation, which is 64.3% in Canada, compared with 61.3% in the United States.
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    Small BusinessMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer urges passage of Bill C-14 instead of outlining actions to open small businesses or address accumulated debt.
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    Small BusinessMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing programs but does not address the request to freeze or reverse specific tax increases.our rent subsidy covers up to 90% of fixed costs for our small businesses; and 850,000 small businesses have received our interest-free CEBA loan program, and that includes a grant.
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    Rail TransportationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the Auditor General report and lists some changes but does not commit to faster implementation than the predecessor.Our department is already working to address all of the recommendations, and we will continuously work to improve the safety—
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames the previous government and its cost estimates instead of addressing the current cost overruns or the Prime Minister's responsibility.As the hon. member knows full well, the previous government systematically underestimated the cost of building frigates, ships and the national shipbuilding strategy, and it excluded the Davie shipyard and other Quebec builders.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims corrective actions including talks to include Davie but does not address the $51 billion overrun figure or health care comparison.We began by awarding the Davie shipyard contracts for icebreakers and for the life extensions and refits of frigates into ferries.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights Davie participation but ignores the $51B overrun and health transfer comparison.Because of us, the Davie shipyard is getting frigates to repair icebreakers and ferries.
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    TelecommunicationsMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). loaded question.Answer states general connectivity goals but does not address the specific Bell funding or prioritization claim.We will work with the Province of Quebec and all Internet service providers to make sure we meet our mandate of connecting all Canadians by 2030
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    TelecommunicationsMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the question as over-heated rhetoric and shifts to general stats without addressing the specific case.while the member is entitled to his own over-heated political rhetoric, he is not entitled to his own facts.
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    HealthMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Mr. Darrell Samson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes provincial responsibility and lists some vaccinated facilities but does not explain why this veteran remains unvaccinated.Veterans are a vulnerable population and we urge them to get vaccinated as quickly as possible.
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    HealthMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly provides vaccine rollout timelines and approvals in response to the timing question.With the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in place, we anticipate that over six million Canadians will be vaccinated by the end of March.
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    PharmacareMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists drug-price actions and future plans but does not explain the vote against Bill C-213.Instead of imposing a top-down approach on the provinces and territories, we are committing to work together with the provinces and territories to create a pharmacare system that works for all Canadians.
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    JusticeMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms commitment and describes the bill's intent but does not give a timeline for bringing Bill C-6 back.There is absolutely no place for the destructive, harmful and deadly practice of conversion therapy in this country
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    EmploymentMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the skills mismatch by citing the largest training investment in history.That is why we are committed to making the largest investment in training in Canadian history.
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    Airline IndustryMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges issue and references ongoing talks that include route restoration.the discussion includes the restoration of regional routes.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses existing programs but avoids any timeline for announcing new eligibility rules.we are continuously working to refine the criteria so that they meet the needs of businesses.
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    Small BusinessMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the lease question and instead attacks the Conservative Party over Bill C-14.I would like to know why the Conservative Party is playing politics with a bill that will help our small businesses and entrepreneurs in this country.
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    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Mr. René Arseneault (Liberal). substantive question.States general commitment to helping businesses including sugar shacks via past measures.We are committed to helping all our businesses.
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    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Points to wage subsidy and other supports that could apply to the sector.We worked to develop the Canada emergency wage subsidy and covered 75% of the wages for workers who had been impacted by the pandemic.
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    TelecommunicationsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). substantive question.Lists national programs and past connections but gives no timeline for eastern Ontario.We have connected, since 2015, 1.7 million Canadian households and are connecting another quarter of a million households this year.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Philip Lawrence (Conservative) asked Mr. Neil Ellis (Liberal). loaded question.Directly states the bill does not cover grain drying and outlines alternative supports.Bill C-206 would not provide relief for the fuel cost of grain drying, as it does not add grain drying as an eligible farming activity.
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    PensionsMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Defers the issue by admitting lack of personal knowledge and offering a later discussion.it is not an issue that has come to my attention personally, so I will make myself readily available as soon as this afternoon
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Mr. Francesco Sorbara (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the surge in calls and funding measures but does not directly confront the accusation of ministerial failure to address service issues.The CRA's call centres have seen an 83% increase in traffic since 2019 due to the COVID programs the CRA is administering.
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    Natural ResourcesMike Lake (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the prior Conservative government instead of answering the yes-or-no question on regulatory standards for imported oil.Does he know who was happy to buy more oil from Saudi Arabia and Nigeria combined instead of strengthening trade with the United States?
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that the Prime Minister has already raised Line 5 with the U.S. President and outlines ongoing actions.the Prime Minister raised Line 5 directly with the President and members of his cabinet during the virtual summit this week.
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    Public SafetyMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concerns and references legislation and reviews but cuts off without fully addressing reliance on Correctional Service of Canada alone.In Bill C-83 , we imposed legislation, and we have been working with the Correctional Service of Canada to ensure the proper implementation of the SIUs.
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    Public SafetyMr. Ramesh Sangha (Independent) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The question embeds an unsupported premise about compromising national security; the answer cautions against allegations without engaging the claim.Frankly, I would also caution the member about the use of intemperate language and making allegations not based on evidence or fact.