Commons advances bill to extend employment insurance benefits amid pandemic

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1. deflected
   National DefenceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer disputes assertions and defers to committee without addressing the why question.I disagree with the member's assertions. I disagree with the testimony that Mr. Walbourne provided to the committee and look forward to setting the record straight when the opportunity comes to speak at the committee.
2. deflected
   National DefenceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates prior actions and defers to committee without addressing the cover-up claim or loss of credibility.as I have said, any allegations that were ever brought forward were immediately put forward to the proper authorities.
3. deflected
   National DefenceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats a general policy statement without addressing the specific question about stopping defense of those who knew.Any time allegations were brought forward, they were always provided to the appropriate authorities so that an independent investigation could be conducted.
4. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer disputes assertions and points to process without addressing the question of courage or dishonourable conduct.I completely disagree with the member's assertions. Any time an allegation was brought to my attention, it was always brought forward.
5. misdirected
   National DefenceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's record instead of addressing the question about the Prime Minister's actions.we are not going to take any lessons from the opposition when it comes to our actions in support of gender rights.
6. deflected
   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past investments but does not address when health transfers will be increased.We have made historic investments in the provinces and territories, pre-pandemic and during the pandemic, such as $19 billion in safe restart money
7. deflected
   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists supports provided but does not address the request to increase health transfers.as I have said repeatedly, we will be there for the provinces and territories as we have been all along.
8. partly answered
   National DefenceMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines existing measures taken to address misconduct but does not specify new actions the Prime Minister will take.we have absolutely no tolerance for misconduct. Our government brought in the Declaration of Victims Rights.
9. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer disputes premise and restates general policy without addressing the specific complaint.first of all, I disagree with the member's assertions.
10. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer disputes premise and pivots to broader work needed without addressing the specific allegations.first of all, I disagree with the member's assertions.
11. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges need for action and lists specific measures taken or underway.We have done considerable work, but we have a lot more work to do.
12. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates general commitment and denies staff contact without addressing chain-of-command interference.At no time did any staff member in my office ever speak with any of the callers.
13. deflected
    National DefenceMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer disputes premise and points to Privy Council action without confirming security services notification.I disagree with the testimony that the former ombudsman has made.
14. deflected
    National DefenceMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims proper referral but avoids confirming whether security services were informed.We went to the Privy Council, which is in charge of Governor in Council appointments
15. deflected
    National DefenceMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer disputes ombudsman testimony and pivots to general survivor support without addressing silencing claims.I disagree with the former ombudsman's testimony.
16. deflected
    HealthMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes border measures but does not answer the numerical question about fines.Canada has some of the strongest protective measures at the border to prevent the importation of COVID-19.
17. deflected
    HealthMs. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the inconsistency by twisting the question into a false choice about no measures.Would the Bloc Québécois prefer that we not have any measures and stop screening travellers at our air and land borders? Is that what she is saying?
18. deflected
    HealthMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends measures while implying the questioner prefers weaker rules instead of addressing delays.I understand from their criticisms that perhaps the Bloc members would prefer not to have such strict measures, but we are committed to those measures.
19. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers reporting of allegations but does not address the investigation of intimidation or protection of whistle-blowers.any allegations that were brought forward were immediately reported to the appropriate authorities.
20. answered
    National DefenceMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists specific actions taken such as the victim rights bill and justice review.More importantly, we actually got the declaration of victim rights bill passed.
21. deflected
    National DefenceMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise outright and pivots to unrelated reviews without addressing ignored reports.first of all, I completely disagree with the member's assertions, as I stated.
22. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refers to future committee testimony and past actions rather than addressing leadership failure on allegations.as I stated, I look forward to going to committee to set the record straight
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers condolences and mentions a plan but does not address implementation of the 231 calls.our government is working with all provincial and territorial governments, as well as with indigenous leaders, survivors and families, to develop a national action plan
24. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Jag Sahota (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends general handling of allegations but does not address the claim of ignoring them or the trust issue.any allegations that were brought to our attention were always taken to the appropriate authorities
25. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Jag Sahota (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing the prior government and listing past actions instead of addressing the question on current seriousness of misconduct.When it comes to the actions of our government, we will take no lessons from the previous government.
26. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer responds by questioning the opposition's motives rather than explaining the original contract timeline.is the opposition upset that our government was able to accelerate vaccine deliveries?
27. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer opens with an unrelated greeting and then restates achievements without confirming or denying the specific claim about December deliveries.I wish the hon. member a very happy International Women's Day.
28. partly answered
    PensionsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges seniors' challenges and details support measures but only for those 75 and up, not addressing the requested increase starting at 65.That is why our government recognizes this need and will help address it by increasing old age security by 10% for seniors aged 75 and up.
29. deflected
    PensionsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats existing one-time payments and the 75-plus increase without addressing why the pension is not raised from age 65.We remain committed to increasing old age security by 10% for seniors aged 75 and up.
30. deflected
    National DefenceMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states a general principle about investigations but does not address who the minister was protecting or the sequence of events described.no elected official should ever be part of an investigation.
31. deflected
    National DefenceMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates that allegations were reported to authorities without addressing the cover-up accusation or ministerial accountability.No elected official should ever be part of an investigation.
32. answered
    International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the government's plan to pass the continuity agreement for tariff predictability.I am very proud of the Canada-U.K. trade continuity agreement.
33. deflected
    HealthMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks collaborators on quarantine safety but avoids the specific question about Toronto hotel requirements and direct farm access.This is an all-hands-on-deck approach whereby we are making sure that temporary foreign workers have a safe place to quarantine and have supports from the provinces, territories, and indeed the farmers, and of course the federal government will continue that hard work.
34. partly answered
    JusticeMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer confirms mental illness will be addressed in a later stage but does not explain the current policy choice or address the premise of providing hope versus death.It was always going to be looked at in the second stage of the bill.
35. answered
    HealthAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that allegations are taken seriously, are under investigation, and that processes have been implemented to prevent recurrence.Our government takes these allegations very seriously.
36. deflected
    International DevelopmentMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights COVAX deliveries and openness to conversation but does not address whether the government will vote to waive IP rules.When it comes to intellectual property, we have been very open to this conversation and have been open to hearing from the proponents of this proposal since the very beginning.
37. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer supports an independent investigation and an indigenous monitor but does not commit to calling an inquiry or ending wellness checks.We welcome and support the appointment of an indigenous civilian monitor for the first time to help oversee that investigation, and he will have full access to the investigation.