Conservatives move supply motion on aid for hospitality, airlines and small firms

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1. answered
   Natural ResourcesErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms government action on Line 5 and advocacy efforts.our government is standing up for Line 5.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The response restates general support for workers without addressing the timeline or specific jobs at risk.we will never forget about Canadian workers.
3. misdirected
   Small BusinessErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' consistency instead of addressing the plan for small businesses.The Conservative leader cannot seem to decide what he believes in and seems ready to say anything to score cheap political points.
4. misdirected
   Small BusinessErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing Conservative beliefs rather than outlining a spending or recovery plan.It is time for the Conservatives to explain what they believe in.
5. misdirected
   Small BusinessErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the Conservatives of hypocrisy on a vote instead of providing a plan for small businesses.Yesterday, they voted against a bill that would support urgent financial assistance for small businesses.
6. deflected
   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes overall border strictness without addressing the inconsistency between air and land rules.Canada has one of the strictest border control systems in the world.
7. deflected
   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates strict measures and general advice against travel without tackling the land border loophole or commercial circumvention.Canada's travel and border measures are among the strictest in the world.
8. answered
   Small BusinessMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees on the need to help small businesses and states the government is examining credit card fees.Credit card fees are also an important issue and we are looking into it.
9. partly answered
   Small BusinessMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions support programs and says fees are being looked at but gives no answer on a 1% cap.Credit card fees are another important issue that we are looking at closely.
10. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the index claim and pivots to GDP praise plus a jab at opposition misery.I cannot speak for the misery on the other side of the House, but let me just say that on our side of the House, we are so grateful to Canadians for their hard work and resilience.
11. partly answered
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Counters with participation and recovery stats but does not address the misery index or G7 unemployment ranking directly.Canada has a higher labour force participation rate, at 64.3%, which is a higher rate than Germany, the U.S. and Japan.
12. deflected
    The EconomyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the budget date question and instead attacks Conservatives for not supporting a bill.Let me echo Mr. Kelly and urge the Conservatives to stop playing partisan games and support small business with a vote.
13. deflected
    The EconomyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats thanks for submissions and pushes the same bill without naming any budget date.we are definitely listening. I am so grateful to the Canadians who have participated with such enthusiasm in our pre-budget consultations.
14. answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.Directly cites NACI's recommendation for the four-month interval to maximize coverage.In order to maximize the number of people gaining some resistance to COVID-19, NACI, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, has recommended that second doses can safely be delayed by up to four months.
15. partly answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.Notes NACI independence and lists upcoming doses but does not address the politics accusation.NACI is an independent organization, and I also want to go on to say that we are receiving eight million doses of vaccine this quarter alone
16. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Praises Davie and notes national work but offers no explanation for not awarding it a larger share.Davie is a fantastic partner. We are working with companies across the country, in Quebec and everywhere.
17. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the process and states no decision has been made but provides no timeline or commitment on awarding to Davie.No decisions have been made. We are still working with all of the shipyards, including Davie.
18. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the process of sending documents but avoids addressing when French versions will be provided.The government is responding as quickly as possible and the documents will be sent as quickly as possible.
19. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's motion instead of addressing the request for French documents.Nowhere in the motion does it say anything about official languages.
20. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer disputes the testimony but does not address the minister's actions or trust issue raised.I completely disagree with the member's assertions, and I disagree with the testimony that Mr. Walbourne provided at committee.
21. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to general principles about investigations rather than explaining the minister's handling of the evidence.No politician should ever be part of conducting any type of investigation.
22. partly answered
    HealthMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details funding and standards for long-term care but does not address removing profit from operators like Revera.We provided $740 million to provinces and territories to bring in measures to control and prevent infections, including in long-term care.
23. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms priority on safety but does not commit to providing specific answers to the families about the deaths.I want to assure the member that Correctional Service of Canada works very closely with the local health authorities, and we take every step to keep inmates in correctional facilities safe.
24. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates disagreement and general procedure without explaining why the minister will not speak before committee.I look forward to testifying at committee as soon as possible.
25. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists unrelated government actions on misconduct instead of identifying specific disagreements with the ombudsman.I look forward to testifying at committee, but one thing we can agree on is that we do need to do more to make sure that we create an inclusive environment for all in the Canadian Armed Forces, especially when it comes to sexual misconduct.
26. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Chris d'Entremont (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the disputed investment claim and thanks the MP rather than addressing the alleged falsehood.Since day one, our government has focused on efforts on expanding domestic manufacturing of PPE, including investing over $27.9 million in Stanfield's Truro plant.
27. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Chris d'Entremont (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again asserts the investment and notes opposition timing instead of explaining why Atlantic firms received no recent PPE contracts.I find it interesting that the opposition raises this now simply because the facts are that our government has invested over $27.9 million in Stanfield's Truro plant.
28. partly answered
    PensionsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the motion outcome but explains the government's narrower plan for seniors 75+ without committing to the full demand.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 disputes the premise about mixing relief types and restates the 75+ increase without addressing the call for all seniors 65+.I just want to address my hon. colleague's premise.
30. misdirected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Scott Aitchison (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservative voting record and opposition tactics instead of addressing HASCAP access for hardest-hit businesses.It is hard to take my Conservative colleagues at face value on the importance of helping small businesses considering their weeks-long blockade and vote against Bill C-14
31. partly answered
    Airline IndustryKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines general airline support funding but does not address scrapping hotel quarantines or implementing testing.This is why our government will invest more than $1 billion to support those key players, such as airports and regional airlines, and we are currently in the midst of discussions with major airlines for a customized aid package.
32. deflected
    Women and Gender EqualityMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to a new task force and urges support for Bill C-14 rather than providing a recovery plan for women's employment.
33. deflected
    The EconomySteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservatives for obstruction instead of addressing the recovery plan timeline.My colleague said quite seriously that he wants to help Canadians. To help Canadians, we need to pass bills.
34. partly answered
    Tourism IndustryMr. Tako Van Popta (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the cruise ban rationale and health priority but does not address vaccine plan or permanent damage.Our top priority is to continue to make decisions that are based on science and data.
35. partly answered
    TransportationMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses maintaining essential worker movement and consultations but does not confirm any specific US assurances.We have had these discussions with stakeholders, with truck associations and in our bilateral meeting with our partners in the U.S. as well.
36. deflected
    Marine TransportationMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers vague reassurance about listening without addressing reversal of fee increases or the cost recovery formula.I have been listening to them. I have been hearing about the concerns they are raising with me and I have been reassuring them that we are listening to Canadians.
37. answered
    Fisheries and OceansJody Wilson-Raybould (Independent) asked Bernadette Jordan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly defends the new path as implementing treaty rights sustainably per Marshall decision.This is a new path for first nations to realize their right and will allow them to fish this season.
38. misdirected
    Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement Implementation ActMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). rhetorical question.The exchange is a point of order, not a question, and the response addresses a different matter from question period.The Deputy Prime Minister was responding to a question from the member for Abbotsford and was talking about the need to talk to people like Dan Kelly
39. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Paul Manly (Green) asked Ms. Lenore Zann (Liberal). rhetorical question.The exchange is a point of order requesting an apology, unrelated to the pension motion.I would like him to apologize for that, please.
40. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked The Speaker (Liberal). rhetorical question.The exchange is a point of order on privilege about bill disclosure, not a question, and the response is a Speaker ruling.To be clear, with regard to this ruling, the Speaker considered the initial version of the article, which was published at the time of introduction and first reading of the bill.