House advances Bill C-24 at third reading after lengthy debate

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1. partly answered
   National DefenceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states general policy and past actions but does not address the timeline or specific new measures requested.The minister has always ensured that any allegations that are brought to his attention have been reported to the appropriate authorities to begin investigations regardless of rank or position.
2. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats general statements on misconduct without addressing the specific outrage from former commanders or the appointment issue raised.Although changing the institutional culture is a complex process that takes time, the time for patience has passed.
3. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the process of reporting allegations but avoids addressing the three-year delay or the Prime Minister's awareness claimed in the question.All allegations brought to our attention were immediately reported to the proper authorities.
4. deflected
   National DefenceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ms. Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates that allegations were referred to authorities but does not engage with the accusation of covering up or failing to follow through.In fact, the very next day, after informing the minister of his concerns, the former ombudsman was contacted by the PCO to begin an investigation.
5. partly answered
   National DefenceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ms. Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges cultural problems and the need for faster action but does not directly address the specific handling of General Vance's case.It is clear that the measures we have done already, and those are many, since being in government have not gone far enough and have not moved fast enough.
6. partly answered
   HealthMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references existing funding but does not commit to or announce an increase in health transfers before the Quebec budget date.This funding is in addition to the $40 billion we already provide the provinces and territories each year through the Canada health transfer.
7. deflected
   HealthMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past pandemic funding without addressing the request for an announcement on increased health transfers before the budget deadlines.We will continue to be there for Canadians, all Canadians, to keep them safe from COVID-19.
8. deflected
   TaxationMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to modernizing the Broadcasting Act rather than addressing the timing of taxing web giants as promised.Our Broadcasting Act has not been revised since 1991, when we were still renting movies from stores rather than streaming services.
9. partly answered
   Fisheries and OceansMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Explains approach to regulations but avoids specifics on announcements or job assurances.We have assured industry that the coming season will be a period of transition and awareness as we work together towards a long-term solution.
10. answered
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses sanctions alignment and states options remain open.Canada strongly supports the decision made by the United States and the EU on the adoption of sanctions against the Russian officials responsible for the arbitrary detention, prosecution and attempted assassination of Alexei Navalny.
11. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats prior points on sanctions but does not address Prigozhin or new multilateral action.The EU had them on its list. We will continue to keep every option on the table.
12. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges seriousness but avoids committing to recognition of genocide or specific action.We take these issues seriously. As we have repeatedly said, we remain deeply disturbed by troubling reports of human rights violations in Xinjiang, and we take allegations of genocide very seriously.
13. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.States commitment to rights and conservation but does not outline plans for community survival post-announcement.The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is committed to working with all parties to ensure a safe, orderly and sustainable fishery for everyone.
14. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Richard Bragdon (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms treaty rights and seasons but provides no new clarity or full implementation plan.This is a path that allows first nations to exercise their right safely this season before a final agreement is negotiated.
15. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Chris d'Entremont (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Reaffirms principles but does not confirm timeline for disclosing interim plan details.Lobster stocks are healthy, and this approach, which includes established fishing seasons, will ensure that stocks continue to be harvested sustainably and will ensure stable and transparent management of the fishery.
16. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Mr. Francesco Sorbara (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses fraud safeguards but cuts off without responding to tax filing or victim respect concerns.Victims of fraud will not be held responsible for any money paid out and—
17. answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Mr. Francesco Sorbara (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the request by stating victims will not be held responsible.We will work with the victims of fraud and they will not be held responsible for any money paid out to scammers using their identity.
18. deflected
    HealthMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates border policy without addressing whether the hotel quarantine will be shut down.Canada has some of the strictest travel and border measures in the world.
19. deflected
    HealthMs. Jag Sahota (Conservative) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses GBA+ training instead of committing to suspend the quarantine or conduct a review.Since 2015, nearly 200,000 public servants, parliamentarians and parliamentary staff have taken the GBA+.
20. deflected
    HealthMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats general border measures without addressing post-arrival testing or ending hotel quarantine.Canada has some of the strictest travel and border measures in the world.
21. misdirected
    HealthMr. Kyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition for putting politics over science instead of addressing the question.just for a moment, let me clarify that it is that party on that side of the House that has always put politics over science.
22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains accountability measures in the bill but does not address the specific request for a 2025 target.it has a legally binding process for the federal government to set climate targets and bring forward plans to meet those targets
23. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Mr. Ali Ehsassi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses multilateral engagement but does not commit to supporting the TRIPS waiver.We are committed to ensuring strong, resilient global medical supply chains and have reached out to the waiver proponents to better understand their concerns.
24. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses transition plans and support but does not commit to restoring the specific funding.we are working with stakeholders to ensure that they are supported and that alternate-format materials remain available.
25. deflected
    Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Alex Ruff (Conservative) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing the funding cut directly.I am confident that we will find a solution that keeps us on the path to accessible publishing and we will continue to work with our partners in the disability community to make sure that we have a barrier-free and accessible Canada.
26. deflected
    Public SafetyPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids explaining any change regarding the IRGC listing.We rely on the expertise of those agencies to ensure that any new organizations are added to the list, and I can assure members that our intelligence and law enforcement agencies are doing an outstanding job of protecting Canadians and keeping us safe.
27. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Chris Lewis (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts focus to unemployment rates instead of border measures.Let me remind all members of the House of the fantastic news we received this morning regarding our job numbers.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.Responds with unemployment stats rather than specific assistance plans.I would like to remind my hon. colleague and all Quebeckers that Quebec's unemployment rate sits at 6.2% today.
29. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights past success and a challenge instead of new targeted measures.I would like to take this opportunity to note that the maple syrup industry had a record year last year.
30. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Directly refutes the claim and details the bill's provisions.In fact, Bill C-21 increases the penalty for arms trafficking and smuggling from 10 to 14 years.
31. deflected
    The EconomySteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Begins by addressing Conservatives rather than answering about debt payment.I must once again tell our esteemed Conservative colleagues that it is important—
32. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Jeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on climate plan achievements without addressing the bill.Just look at our most recent strengthened climate plan, which not only shows in detail how we are going to reach and exceed our Paris Agreement targets, but also how we are going to create well-paying jobs in the process.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms support for Line 5 but pivots to unrelated economic stats without addressing the hypocrisy or vote-based caring accusations.Line 5 is non-negotiable. People will not be left out in the cold.
34. deflected
    JusticeRob Moore (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends passage of Bill C-7 and blames opposition but does not address the upcoming review or possibility of reversing changes.Now it is up to the other place, the Senate, to complete this bill's journey so that these critical changes can become law and suffering can end for Canadians.
35. deflected
    National DefenceMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Ms. Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states general principles on safety and culture change but avoids the specific allegations, Vance case, and question of ministerial failure.Though institutional culture is complex and change takes time, as I said earlier, the time for patience is over.
36. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses treaty rights and conservation but does not address systemic racism claims, the specific decision, or reversing it.Fishing seasons guarantee that stocks are harvested sustainably, and any measure that might be taken must be based on conservation of fish stocks, in view of stable and transparent fisheries management.