Commons debates firearms legislation as Conservatives challenge border steps

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   National DefenceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general priorities on misconduct without addressing the specific testimony or allegations of complicity.limiting all forms of misconduct and abuse of power and creating a safe work environment for everyone on the defence team have always been a top priority of our government.
2. deflected
   HealthCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes border measures taken but avoids addressing the timing of actions on variants or the third wave's duration.We have taken measures to protect Canadians and put in place some of the strictest border measures around the world, and yesterday was no exception.
3. partly answered
   HealthCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly confirms the suspension of flights from India and Pakistan but does not address the broader claim of repeated delays or impacts on Canadians.We have indeed temporarily suspended travel from India and Pakistan as we monitor the situation in the region.
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   HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights current strict measures without addressing the accusation of causing the third wave through prior delays.The measures that we have in place are the strictest in the world.
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   HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general advice against travel and multi-pronged approaches but sidesteps the question on future delays or learning from mistakes.We will continue to base our measures on the wise counsel of our public health officials.
6. partly answered
   Child CareMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the national plan and collaboration with provinces but does not confirm unconditional transfer of funds to Quebec.As we go forward, we are going to engage in a collaborative way with the provinces to ensure that this money is used in its most productive way
7. misdirected
   Child CareMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc for missing an opportunity to applaud the budget instead of clarifying the funding transfer conditions.the Bloc Québécois just missed out on a great opportunity to applaud the budget.
8. answered
   Canadian HeritageMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms additional funding for Telefilm Canada that will support French productions.in our budget, we kept one of our election promises, which was to increase Telefilm Canada funding by $50 million.
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses a pending report and other programs instead of addressing the request to amend the budget.We are waiting for that report and will be acting on that report.
10. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer welcomes the UK action and states general principles without addressing effective import bans.We welcome the decision by the U.K. Parliament.
11. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats general statements on the China relationship without addressing withdrawal from the AIIB.Every action that we take with China will be in the best interests of Canada and Canadians.
12. misdirected
    The BudgetPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise by reframing as criticism of pandemic spending rather than addressing debt concerns.the hon. member seems to think that our pandemic response has been too expensive.
13. misdirected
    The BudgetPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to thanking businesses and citing job numbers instead of addressing border or vaccine failures.I would like to take this opportunity to thank the thousands of small business owners who have done the right thing
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies the premise and pivots to general commitments without addressing ignored allegations.We have absolutely no tolerance for any form of misconduct.
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    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights Canada's G20 ranking and public health measures instead of addressing vaccine supply timing.Canada is actually in the top three in the G20 regarding the administration of vaccines.
16. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lists investments without engaging the comparison to Harper-era policies.we have a credible and tested climate plan that is already delivering results.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the government's climate plan without addressing the oil strategy or past failures.We have negotiated Canada's first climate plan; a plan that is delivering the biggest projected cut ever to Canada's emissions.
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    TaxationMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses gratitude and general support but ignores the OAS clawback issue entirely.We will do everything it takes to support them during this time, and we are eternally grateful.
19. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses deflation risks and current support instead of future debt-servicing costs.He indicated that the risk of deflation and the downward pressure on the economy is far greater, and that the right thing to do in the moment is to ensure that the federal government provides the kind of support that is necessary to keep Canadian households and businesses afloat through this pandemic.
20. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Marc Dalton (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details interest and penalty relief but does not address extending the tax-filing deadline.In February, we announced that recipients of the emergency and recovery benefits would be eligible for interest relief if they filed their 2020 tax returns.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Mr. Darrell Samson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists budget investments for veterans without answering whether surgeries qualify as complex treatments.We have invested $140 million to immediately cover mental health treatment costs while applications are being processed; and an additional $15 million for the well-being fund, for organizations that are supporting veterans.
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    HealthMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to working with partners and provinces but does not mention using consular or trade offices for US vaccines.We are absolutely committed to working with provinces and territories to ensure that essential workers are vaccinated and prioritized.
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    InfrastructureMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general infrastructure benefits without addressing the lack of projects or the pre-recorded meeting format.Efficiency Canada and other national organizations welcome the CIB's work and its recent growth plan, retrofitting our entire economy and creating more than 100,000 jobs every single year.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer provides vaccine supply numbers but avoids acknowledging any failure or rural-specific impacts.We have lots of vaccines coming in: two million Pfizer doses per week throughout the month of May and two and a half million a week coming in during the month of June.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Scot Davidson (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer supplies general vaccine stats but sidesteps the specific question on booster rollout failure.look for some news on booster shots coming later today.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses future supply increases but ignores the local supply shortage and out-of-touch accusation.the vaccine supply continues and is, indeed, going to increase over the coming weeks
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives a broad June timeline but offers no precise date for ending rationing or meeting recommended intervals.The 50 million vaccine doses that we are expecting by the end of June
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    Regional Economic DevelopmentMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defers without addressing the request for tailored sugar shack assistance.given the circumstances, I would like to answer both questions.
29. answered
    Human RightsMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly counters the no-action claim with specific policy extensions and international efforts.this government has actually extended the Office of Religious Freedom
30. answered
    Tourism IndustryAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists concrete budget measures and support programs for the tourism sector.we have been there for them since the beginning and there is also good news for them in the budget.
31. answered
    Tourism IndustryMr. Ted Falk (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms a plan and details the $1 billion investment for tourism recovery.we have a plan to support the tourism sector.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends border measures in general but evades the specific security and flight incidents raised.our measures at the border are some of the strongest.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.Question assumes abandonment without evidence and attacks the government; answer rebuts by citing budget funding but opens with an insult about not reading it.He obviously had not read the budget, and I am wondering whether my colleague has read it either.
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    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Mr. Darrell Samson (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks specifically for a deadline extension; answer ignores it entirely and pivots to unrelated past spending and office reopenings.It is why, after a decade of slashing and cutting the budget by the previous government, we spent $11 billion in new benefits and services.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). loaded question.Question challenges use of oil and gas subsidies for low-income retrofits; answer lists general climate spending without addressing the subsidy reallocation request.Budget 2021 represents $17.6 billion that will help with a cleaner and more sustainable future.
36. partly answered
    Innovation, Science and IndustryMr. Ramesh Sangha (Independent) asked Mr. William Amos (Liberal). loaded question.Question assumes slackness on vaccines and demands justification; answer counters by detailing investments made but does not address perceived delays.We have made investment after investment all across the country.