Emergency debate on Laurentian University dominates Commons sitting

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights positive vaccine statistics without addressing satisfaction over any international embarrassment.We are now actually third in the G20 in terms of the percentage of Canadians who have received the vaccine.
2. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses delivery schedules and challenges but avoids addressing the claim of failure or how bad the wave must get.There have been challenges with the Moderna procurement system, which have caused a few days of delay here and there, but we are keeping provinces apprised every single step of the way of the delivery timelines, the expectations and any challenges with it.
3. misdirected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of disinformation instead of addressing the specific delivery failure or months-behind claim.we see that whenever the Leader of the Opposition has a chance, he goes to disinformation and misleading Canadians.
4. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to federal support for Ontario without addressing the vaccine timeline or months-behind premise.I can assure him that we are working and reaching out to Ontario to help through this period of crisis it is going through.
5. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer provides delivery numbers and G20 ranking without addressing the embarrassment claim.We are now third among developed countries, in the G20, in terms of Canadians who have received the vaccine.
6. answered
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly rejects the premise that failure to act quickly caused the wave before explaining ongoing efforts.no, we are all working together to fight this third wave, and I want to acknowledge the efforts of many of the provinces to deliver the vaccines quickly as soon as they arrive.
7. deflected
   Air TransportationMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes worker protections and refunds without addressing whether regional carriers must follow Air Canada rules for funding.We will continue to ensure that remote regions are well served.
8. deflected
   Air TransportationMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer offers general assurances on refunds and service without addressing whether the deal was skewed or negotiated in Air Canada's favor.We have received assurances that people will be refunded.
9. deflected
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses regional support and vaccines but avoids admitting the plan is failing or needs change.The federal government will keep working to support hard-hit regions like Ontario, with help from the armed forces and the Red Cross, which are lending a hand in long-term care homes, with rapid testing resources, and with our ongoing efforts to obtain more vaccines faster so we can get through this crisis.
10. deflected
    HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on supporting Ontario and weekly deliveries without addressing the failure to secure enough doses or the cancellations.We know there are massive challenges. There is also an issue that we are continuing to work on, which is delivering more vaccines every single week to the provinces.
11. deflected
    HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights vaccine progress and G20 ranking but sidesteps the CNN report and admission of failure.Canada is now third in the G20 in terms of getting vaccines to our citizens.
12. misdirected
    HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the question's facts as ridiculous and defends coordination rather than admitting failure.the so-called facts put forward by the member opposite are ridiculous.
13. deflected
    HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer counters with early negotiations and G20 ranking but refuses to admit any failure on vaccination timing.Early last summer, we negotiated with potential vaccine manufacturers in order to have the most diversified portfolio of almost any other country
14. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends expert-based measures and support without addressing the trust or misinformation claims.We have led the way on measures that have kept Canadians safe.
15. misdirected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the health critic and questions the facts listed instead of showing contrition or addressing variants.it is concerning but also symptomatic of the Conservative Party of Canada that they would pick someone to be their health critic who then gives a question listing a whole bunch of facts that are simply not correct.
16. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes provincial support and vaccine milestones but avoids addressing passing the buck or ICU/variant concerns directly.we have consistently been there to support those provinces, to help people with direct aid for families and to help small business owners to get our economy roaring back.
17. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges challenges and promises collaboration but sidesteps francophone service failures and specific solutions proposed.We will continue to work with Quebec and the relevant organizations to ensure that we overcome these challenges
18. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Expresses shared concern yet offers no concrete assurance on preventing extended quarantines from administrative delays.We are working to ensure that our farmers get the help they need to carry out the essential work they are doing this year and every year.
19. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the ethics accusations entirely and pivots to pandemic supports while criticizing the opposition's focus.while Conservatives focus on personal partisan attacks, we are focused on Canadians.
20. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids addressing repeated ethics violations and instead attacks Conservatives for focusing on the Prime Minister.Conservatives continue to focus on me, while we focus on Canadians.
21. deflected
    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the question on consultant spending benefiting friends and shifts to unrelated achievements and reliance on experts.as a government, we have always relied on facts and science when fulfilling our mandate in the service of Canadians.
22. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Dodges the spending and scandal question by correcting a historical detail and accusing Conservatives of forgetting the past.it is a shame that the Conservatives are so keen to make personal attacks and that they forget that the first woman justice minister was Kim Campbell
23. partly answered
    Post-Secondary EducationMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Expresses concern and contact with the province but notes jurisdictional limits without committing to concrete federal action.We are prepared to work with our colleagues in Ontario to achieve this, as education falls under their jurisdiction.
24. answered
    Post-Secondary EducationMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Directly commits to partnering with the province and defending the institution, referencing prior similar action.we will be there to defend and support Laurentian University as an important institution for Franco-Ontarians and, indeed, for all Canadians with our official languages.
25. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer stresses committee independence and general policy without addressing the alleged shutdown or collusion.committees are independent and do important work.
26. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question by attributing it to Conservative partisanship rather than addressing the repeated blocking of inquiries.The Conservatives' frustrations always seem connected to partisanship and result in attacks.
27. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats committee independence and minister's appearances but ignores the failure to hear key witnesses or admit shortcomings.committees are independent and they do important work.
28. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges ongoing work needed on military culture but does not address the specific decision to retain the CDS or admit failure.We know there is still much work to do in reforming the culture at the Canadian Armed Forces.
29. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to CERB delivery and sovereignty warnings instead of addressing Revenu Québec's superior recovery or the single tax return request.This is not the time to lose jobs in Quebec or to play sovereignty games.
30. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends CRA investments against tax evasion but does not address the specific comparison with Quebec or other countries' recoveries.From the start of our first term, we have invested record amounts in the Canada Revenue Agency to fight tax evasion and avoidance.
31. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms continued funding and support for Taiwan but does not admit any threat to cancel funding over the prize decision.The government has supported and provided funding to the Halifax security forum throughout our time in office
32. answered
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states shared concerns about the WHO study and commits to an independent process with allies.We support a transparent and independent analysis of the origins of the pandemic.
33. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms general support for Taiwan's participation in international forums but does not address the specific upcoming meeting or invitation status.Taiwan's role as an observer in the World Health Assembly's meetings is in the interest of global health.
34. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses reconciliation and rights without addressing the alleged inconsistency between the minister's statements and those of the Liberal MP.We are working closely both with commercial fishermen and with Mi'kmaq fishers to ensure that we are moving forward in a way that is both scientifically sustainable and respects the existing rights that Mi'kmaq have towards a moderate livelihood.
35. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates general principles of reconciliation and rights without confirming or clarifying the minister's position on seasons and rules.every step of the way we have worked to respect people's rights, to respect people's livelihoods and to move forward in a way that ensures a strong and growing economy with opportunities for everyone, in the spirit of reconciliation.
36. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes ongoing negotiations and values without resolving the contradiction about post-election policy or confirming which message is accurate.we have been clear every step of the way, both about ongoing negotiations and also about our values and our understanding of how important it is to move forward in true reconciliation and partnership with indigenous peoples
37. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the priority of safety and monitoring Nav Canada but does not commit to using the NDP bill or taking specific action to prevent tower closures.We will ensure every step of the way that the safety, security, and prosperity of Canadians is not put at risk.
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.The response raises a separate point of order about a misquote instead of addressing the decorum and dress code issue raised.During question period today, the Conservatives referred to the first female justice minister.
39. deflected
    Halifax International Security ForumMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The response corrects a prior statement about an MP's position on lockdowns rather than addressing the motion on the Halifax forum and Taiwan award funding.During debate at the late show last night, I mistakenly claimed that the member for Calgary Nose Hill signed a letter calling for an end to the lockdowns that are helping to protect our most vulnerable from COVID-19.