Commons spends half day debating budget amid clashes over vaccines and seniors

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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 supplies delivery statistics and avoids any estimate of US vaccinations.Our plan is working, and we are getting more vaccines than anticipated.
2. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists future targets and past achievements without explaining earlier procurement shortfalls.we actually passed our target of six million doses by the end of March by over 50%.
3. misdirected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to public-health guidelines and budget praise while ignoring the immediate supply question.Canadians will notice, even if Conservatives do not want to talk about it, that we put forward a budget that gives so much help to Canadians that Conservative do not even have any questions on it.
4. partly answered
   The BudgetErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly rebuts the claim of zero health funding and cites new transfers.Even this budget transfers an additional $4 billion to the provinces.
5. deflected
   The BudgetErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to past tax policy and electoral choice instead of addressing provincial health-transfer demands.Canadians will have a choice at some point between the Conservatives' vision and our Liberal plan, but right now, we are getting through the pandemic.
6. answered
   The BudgetMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the 10% OAS increase for those 75 and older as the policy rationale.We promised to increase old age security by 10% for seniors aged 75 and older, and that is exactly what we are delivering in this budget.
7. deflected
   The BudgetMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists prior senior supports but does not justify the age-75 cutoff or address the discrimination claim.One of the first things we did following the 2015 election was to increase the guaranteed income supplement by 10%.
8. deflected
   The BudgetMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites earlier tax measures and new luxury taxes without addressing cuts to current pandemic supports.In this budget, we are ensuring that digital service providers pay their fair share of taxes, introducing a tax on yachts and luxury vehicles
9. deflected
   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general support and the sickness benefit but does not address declaring a public welfare emergency or using the Emergencies Act.Regarding the sickness benefit, we brought it in so no worker, regardless of where they live or who they work for, has to choose between going to work sick and putting food on the table, and we made two additional weeks available through this benefit as well.
10. misdirected
    The BudgetMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The response avoids the question on health transfers and instead attacks the Conservatives' fiscal inconsistency.What do the Conservatives really think?
11. misdirected
    The BudgetMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The response avoids the question on the Quebec relationship and instead attacks the Conservatives' position.It is the Conservatives' position that is unclear.
12. misdirected
    The BudgetMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The response avoids the question on health transfers and instead attacks the Conservatives' position.It is the Conservatives who need to be clear with Canadians.
13. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists domestic investments but does not address securing a partnership with India.we have invested about $1 billion since the World Health Organization declared a pandemic.
14. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The response calls the premise false and pivots to unrelated vaccine statistics instead of addressing the India vs China choice.the argument from the opposition in that question is patently false.
15. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights other partnerships but does not address the missed India opportunity or COVAX issues.
16. partly answered
    The BudgetMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses health support with a $5 billion injection but does not address the amendment or permanent transfer increases.Last month, we injected an additional $5 billion in support for health care systems and vaccination rollout.
17. deflected
    The BudgetMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lists existing health investments without addressing the question's focus on seniors' care choices.We invested $5 billion in March.
18. partly answered
    The BudgetEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the fiscal anchor and debt-to-GDP but does not explain ignoring the mandate letter directives.We set out a clear fiscal anchor.
19. answered
    The BudgetEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly provides the debt management strategy details requested.in annex 2 of the budget, we present a very clear debt management strategy
20. deflected
    The BudgetMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates fiscal prudence without addressing why mandate letter items were rejected.our fiscal approach is prudent and reasonable.
21. misdirected
    The BudgetMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' consistency instead of addressing the Mark Carney quote or fiscal anchor.I want to once again call on the Conservative Party to be straight with Canadians
22. answered
    The BudgetMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists specific tax measures to address the question on taxing the wealthy.We are putting forward a luxury tax.
23. partly answered
    The BudgetMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details youth spending but does not commit to a student loan moratorium or ending interest.we have committed nearly $6 billion to support young Canadians in this budget.
24. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists procurement numbers without admitting failure on vaccines or addressing the constituent complaint.when they needed PPE, we procured 7.2 billion items of PPE.
25. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Michael Kram (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer supplies delivery numbers addressing supply but ignores the loaded premise of risking lives.we are continuing to bring vaccines into this country by the millions: a million vaccines of Pfizer per week in April, two million vaccines of Pfizer per week in May and 2.5 million vaccines over five weeks in June.
26. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites administration rankings and accelerated doses but evades the specific question on reliable supply timing.there is a reason why we are in within the top three countries for vaccine administration in the G20.
27. partly answered
    The BudgetMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the targeting choice for seniors 75+ but does not address support for the amendment.We chose to target seniors 75 and over because their needs are greatest.
28. deflected
    The BudgetMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the permanent increase for 75+ and COVID actions without engaging the demand for 65+ increases.As for old age security, this is a permanent increase for all seniors in Canada who are 75 and older.
29. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes contract confidentiality and not-for-profit pricing but sidesteps the delivery guarantee and Maine comparison.AstraZeneca has said that its vaccines are sold at not-for-profit prices, and we negotiated in good faith with it.
30. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights overall doses and G20 ranking while accusing opposition of refusal to acknowledge facts.it is unfortunate that the opposition refuses to acknowledge that vaccines are coming into our country by the millions
31. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Chris Lewis (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms outreach to provinces and notes Ontario's prioritization of border workers.We have just heard quite recently that Ontario is beginning to prioritize those workers as well, and we are glad to see that step is now taking place.
32. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives and gun lobby instead of providing data on cost and scope calculations.we promised Canadians that we would strengthen gun control to keep Canadians safe, while the Conservatives obviously promised the gun lobby that they would weaken gun control.
33. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses registration and the nature of weapons but provides no data on participation estimates.There is no gun registry in the country.
34. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise and pivots to investments instead of addressing consultation or shortages directly.my colleague is a member for whom I have enormous respect, but what he said could not be further from the truth.
35. partly answered
    PharmacareMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer affirms commitment and mentions funding but does not address the rhetorical challenge about timing or past promises.our government is committed to continuing working with provinces and territories toward the goal of a universal national pharmacare program.
36. answered
    Canada PostMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Independent) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists safety measures and testing protocols taken at Canada Post facilities.Canada Post is taking essential safety measures, such as providing hand sanitizer for all customers and requiring the use of face coverings by employees, contractors, customers and visitors into Canada Post facilities.
37. deflected
    PrivilegeMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.The response raises a point of order requesting time rather than addressing the privilege question.Before you rule on this, I would ask that you provide a little time, so we could come back to the House and provide some feedback on it as well.