Commons debates economic statement bill as debt limit rises

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1. deflected
   HealthCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists vaccine targets without addressing the claim that slow rollout caused the third wave or lockdowns.We are on track to get 44 million doses into this country by the end of June, and 110 million by the end of September.
2. deflected
   HealthCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer offers sympathy and general advice against travel but does not address the vaccine rollout criticism.Now is not the time to travel internationally, and I believe that it is very important that Canadians continue their hard work to protect each other.
3. deflected
   HealthCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses public health measures and thanks Canadians without addressing the four-month dosing interval or rollout failure.we have to continue to apply appropriate public health measures to protect each other.
4. deflected
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states future dose targets without explaining any delay in procurement or addressing the comparison to other countries.Canada is now on track to receive 43 million doses of vaccine by the end of June and more than enough doses for all Canadians by the end of the summer.
5. partly answered
   HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer supplies specific weekly delivery figures and total doses received, partially addressing access concerns though not the 'drop the ball' accusation.Pfizer deliveries have ramped up. We will receive at least one million doses every week from March 22 to May 11.
6. answered
   Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly counters the predatory federalism claim by citing ongoing collaboration and specific transfers.the federal government has been working hand in glove with provincial governments from the first time we got elected, in October 2015.
7. deflected
   Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to pandemic cooperation examples and dismisses the query as based on rumours rather than addressing health transfer demands.If we ignore the rumours raised by my colleague and talk about facts, we see that the two governments work very well together.
8. answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states immediate actions taken with provinces on PPE, vaccines and support without evasion.Our government has been working with the provinces to procure supplies and roll out the vaccines.
9. deflected
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses field hospitals but deflects from sick leave and vaccination queries.It is a demonstration of how the federal government has been there for provinces and territories every step of the way.
10. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Turns to attacking opposition for refusing minister testimony instead of addressing blocked witnesses.They say they want to ask questions, but at the same time they refuse for the minister to appear.
11. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids direct answer by quoting opposition House leader's past inconsistent position.If I read what their House leader used to say at the time, it was a bit different.
12. deflected
    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Deflects by criticizing focus on one phone call rather than today's priorities.instead of concentrating on the priority of today.
13. misdirected
    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids by claiming all questions answered and highlighting opposition's changed position on ministerial responsibility.We are defending ministerial responsibility, just as the member who just spoke defended it for a very long time until he changed his mind.
14. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses personal committee appearances and stance on misconduct but not the shutdown of the investigation.I appeared at the committee three times for more than six hours.
15. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids responsibility by deferring to committee decisions and restating own appearances.the committee makes its own decision, but I absolutely disagree with the member's assertions.
16. misdirected
    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Turns to accusing the questioner of picking a fight instead of addressing the bureaucrat's quote on federal-provincial relations.what he is trying to do with that question is pick a fight.
17. misdirected
    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to past funding and attacks the Bloc instead of addressing interference or blackmail claims.The Bloc Québécois does not like this, because they become weaker when Canada is doing well, and that makes them unhappy.
18. deflected
    HealthMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer challenges the Bloc's consistency on borders rather than addressing federal failures on vaccines or borders.We cannot do both. Which one is the Bloc supporting?
19. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general human rights efforts but avoids the specific funding threat to the Halifax forum.We have always spoken up very clearly, whether it is in China or in other countries, to defend the human rights of people living in those countries because it is part of our fundamental values.
20. answered
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly acknowledges gaps in the WHO report and the need for more work on origins.The report that was submitted by the World Health Organization has gaps, and more information is needed to truly understand the situation.
21. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises Taiwan's success but does not state a position on supporting its WHO meeting participation.We feel that dealing with the issue of the pandemic is something that should involve all those who have been forced to handle this very difficult situation.
22. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights existing water protection funding but ignores the request for rights of nature recognition in CEPA.That includes investing $31.5 million over five years to implement the St. Lawrence action plan.
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes NDP support for orphan wells funding and pivots to Bill C-12 instead of addressing fossil fuel subsidy increases.I know the report the hon. member is quoting includes money that the NDP has voted in favour of to clean up abandoned orphan wells.
24. answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly points to the NACI website and updates as the source for process and science details.I will point the member to the NACI website, which will list the decisions that NACI has made and the underpinning science and research behind those decisions.
25. misdirected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the request for a media access directive and instead attacks the asker for causing fear.I will also point to the fact that it appears the member opposite is in fact trying to instill fear and anxiety in Canadians.
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses past funding authorizations but avoids addressing whether funding will be maintained after the reported cut over the Taiwan prize.In fact, when it comes to the funding, I authorized two separate funding authorizations in the last year; one in September and one in November.
27. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer supplies vaccine delivery statistics and calls for cooperation instead of addressing the claim of failed contract negotiations.We have received 10.5 million doses in this country to date.
28. deflected
    PensionsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the government's plan to raise OAS only for those 75 and over without engaging the proposal to extend it to age 65.That is why we have reaffirmed our commitment to increase the old age pension by 10% for seniors aged 75 and over.
29. misdirected
    PensionsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to community program funding and isolation support instead of justifying the age-75 cutoff for OAS increases.We have funded over 5,000 community support projects, supporting seniors to stay active and socially connected during the pandemic through the new horizons for seniors program.
30. deflected
    The EconomyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights CERB delivery but does not address whether UBI would require cutting programs or raising taxes.That approach led to the creation of the Canada emergency response benefit, which has now landed on the kitchen tables of more than nine million Canadians.
31. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists recent broadband investments but does not specify a timeline for delivering reliable service to the rural areas mentioned.Just last week, we announced the connections along the Highway of Tears.
32. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims a historic announcement with Quebec but avoids detailing an action plan or addressing the petition and executive connections cited.The Prime Minister made a historic announcement with the Premier of Quebec to connect every single Quebecker to high-speed Internet over the next two years.
33. deflected
    HealthMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner and past governments instead of addressing the status of 988 or MAID changes.the member opposite knows that none of that is true and he also knows that we have done more than any government to manage and support people who are living with opioid issues
34. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past spending but does not provide or commit to an actual recovery plan.We have provided billions of dollars. We have provided evidence, expertise, additional hands, rapid response programs
35. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as ludicrous and pivots to attacking the Conservatives rather than addressing tax increases.the line of questioning he just launched is absolutely ludicrous
36. deflected
    HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates existing supports but does not commit to immediate paid sick leave or nationwide vaccination measures.I think the member opposite is missing the point, and the point is that we have been there for the provinces and territories every step of the way
37. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Paul Manly (Green) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains Bank of Canada independence and current low rates but does not address restarting low-interest loans for infrastructure.the activities of the Bank of Canada, including to whom it lends, are made completely independently of the bank