Commons debates medical assistance in dying bill as EI changes advance

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1. deflected
   National DefenceErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates general policy without addressing the claimed three-year inaction.It is not up to politicians to do those investigations.
2. deflected
   National DefenceErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats process description instead of explaining the delay in acting.The Minister of National Defence instructed the ombudsperson to go to the appropriate independent authorities to follow up on those issues
3. deflected
   National DefenceErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to general support measures without acknowledging any failure by leaders.It is not for the Prime Minister or the Minister of National Defence to investigate allegations.
4. answered
   Public Services and ProcurementErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states that politicians do not set vaccine schedules or contract terms.it is not for politicians to make recommendations on usage of vaccines or intervals
5. partly answered
   Public Services and ProcurementErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses expert role but does not discuss contract impacts.The National Advisory Committee on Immunization has sent directives to the provinces and territories on how to administer the vaccines
6. partly answered
   HealthMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists existing transfers but does not commit to immediate unconditional increase.we have given $19 billion to the provinces and territories through the safe restart agreement.
7. deflected
   PensionsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the 75+ policy without addressing the call for all seniors from 65.we promised to increase the old age pension by 10% for seniors aged 75 and up
8. partly answered
   National DefenceMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges shortcomings but does not promise specific transparency or reforms.we have to do a better job of supporting victims and making resources available to all those who make allegations
9. partly answered
   National DefenceMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Lists past actions without apologizing as requested.However, it is not true that, as the member says, we have not done anything.
10. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids explaining communication failure by restating actions taken.We put the ombudsman in touch with the Privy Council Office so that the appropriate authorities could take action.
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids yes-or-no answer by restating principle about investigations.no elected official should ever be part of an investigation or lead any type of an investigation.
12. deflected
    The BudgetMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids giving a date by saying it will be announced later.The date of the budget will be announced in due course.
13. deflected
    The BudgetMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Changes subject to supporting a bill instead of providing a date.if the Conservatives truly want to support Canadians, and they need support during this crisis, they should support Bill C-14
14. partly answered
    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses unemployment concerns but pivots to participation stats.I absolutely believe that every Canadian who is unemployed is facing a personal tragedy.
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    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Gives GDP growth figure instead of addressing job plan or paycheques.In the fourth quarter, Canada's GDP grew at an annualized rate of nearly 10%.
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    HealthMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Lists existing supports without addressing increased health transfers.every step of the way we have been there for the provinces and territories during the pandemic, starting with $19 billion in safe restart money
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    HealthMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists supports provided but avoids any commitment on permanent unconditional health transfer increases.We have been there for the provinces and territories and we will continue to be there throughout this pandemic and beyond.
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    HealthMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses grief and long-term care standards but sidesteps the request for increased health transfers.We know there is a lot of work to do with the provinces and territories to support them in their obligations and their responsibilities to provide quality care to seniors
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    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer challenges the questioner's understanding rather than addressing whether decisions were political to cover shortages.within that question it appears that the member perhaps does not understand that the federal government does not provide health care directly to Canadians.
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    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates agency roles without addressing the call for clarity on conflicting advice or vaccine hesitancy.NACI's role is to make recommendations about how best to use vaccines that come onto the market in Canada.
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    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the attack and pivots to provincial decisions instead of addressing the minister's responsibility for clarity.Putting aside the personal attack, Mr. Speaker, it is very important for politicians to follow research, science and evidence
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    TaxationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to taxing digital giants rather than addressing a wealth tax on billionaires.We think that now in particular is the time for the international digital giants to pay their fair share.
23. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and states it is being examined but provides no timeline or commitment to fix by March.When it comes to the tax implications of that decision, particularly for people who live and work across the border, that is something we are looking at carefully.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights progress on water advisories without addressing regret over any broken promise.We just yesterday celebrated the 100th and 101st lift.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner and pivots to unrelated achievements instead of addressing the Auditor General report or website claim.if the member paid attention to the information on the website, he would see that every community that is currently on a long-term water advisory has a plan.
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    Airline IndustryMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids giving a timeline for an airline plan and instead accuses the opposition of playing games.Canadians understand the political games the Conservatives are playing.
27. partly answered
    Airline IndustryMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers reassurance and notes ongoing discussions but provides no concrete plan or timeline.I recognize that more work is needed, and we are in the middle of a serious discussion with the airline sector about providing support.
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    PensionsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites existing supports and the throne speech but does not commit to increasing OAS pensions.While the government remains committed to implementing the policies as reaffirmed in the throne speech, as all members know, at this time we are focused on managing the COVID-19 public health crisis.
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    PensionsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the 75-plus increase by citing statistics on older seniors without addressing the call for all seniors 65 and up.Our plan will help address these pressures by increasing old age security by 10% for seniors aged 75 and up.
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    Carbon PricingMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes existing exemptions and ongoing work on rebates but does not confirm an exemption for irrigation power use.With respect to the agricultural community, we have exempted on-farm fuels and have indicated that we are working towards solutions, including a rebate, with respect to grain drying and some of the other issues.
31. misdirected
    HousingMr. Brad Vis (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record instead of addressing the accuracy of the one-million figure.We have no lessons to take on affordable housing and housing affordability from the Conservatives.
32. answered
    JusticeMr. Dave Epp (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the concern by describing the proposed expert committee and review process for MAID and mental illness.
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    Financial InstitutionsMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises credit unions but does not address the tax exemption question.I am very glad to hear the member offering suggestions on how we can allow credit unions to do an even better job serving their members.
34. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The response criticizes Conservatives instead of explaining the vote.it is a bit tiresome to hear more empty Conservative tough talk on gun crime.
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    The EconomyMr. Ted Falk (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Responds with other info but avoids the budget question.in our fall economic statement, we offered extensive financial information
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Offers condolences and mentions investments but does not specify actions for the community or justice.this government has made massive investments in bridging that infrastructure gap and we will continue to do so.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Paul Manly (Green) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses commitments to protection but does not commit to banning specific practices or stopping destruction.We will be working with provinces and territories, which control land management in most of the country, with a focus on protecting intact ecosystems and areas of high biodiversity value.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Provides specific information on upcoming bills and schedule.This afternoon we will resume our study of the Senate's amendments to Bill C-7 regarding medical assistance in dying.