Bloc motion urges government to avoid election during pandemic

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   HealthCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights government efforts and numbers without addressing the claim of being far behind other countries or Liberal failures.To date, we have sent over 20.2 million vaccines to provinces and territories with millions more arriving in the weeks to come.
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   Canadian HeritageCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms support for freedom of expression but does not address Bill C-10 specifics or the claim of controlling online activities.We will never limit freedom of expression.
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   Canadian HeritageCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates commitment to freedom of expression without engaging the premise about ending net neutrality or stifling speech.our government will never limit freedom of expression.
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   Canadian HeritageMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states opposition to censorship and support for artists but ignores the question on who draws the line for YouTube content under the bill.our government is absolutely against censorship, and I believe that every member of this House is too.
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   Canadian HeritageMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms awareness of freedom of expression rights but does not explain why clause 4.1 was withdrawn.Our government would never limit freedom of expression.
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   Official LanguagesMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the bill and states the government will study it but does not join in applauding the Quebec effort as asked.We acknowledge the bill introduced by the Government of Quebec and we will study its content carefully.
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   Official LanguagesMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the priority on protecting French without committing not to challenge Bill 96 in court or supporting it.protecting and promoting French is a priority for our government.
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   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concerns about the blood ban but cites institutional independence without explaining why the government is defending it in court.At the same time, we respect the independence of Canadian institutions, especially when it comes to medical and scientific issues.
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   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer agrees with premise but pivots to experts without addressing court defense or broken promise.Our government is working very hard right now to eliminate it, but we must work in collaboration with medical and scientific experts.
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    The BudgetEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores budget critique and shifts to unrelated positive ratings instead of addressing growth failure.I am so glad to get this question because it gives me an opportunity to talk about how well the Canadian economy is doing.
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    The BudgetEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps job loss and spending critique by touting growth numbers and attacking Conservatives.the Conservatives may have their own partisan reasons for talking down the Canadian economy, but I am so proud of how resilient and innovative Canadians are.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids explaining large corporate subsidies and pivots to total workers helped.The Canada emergency wage subsidy supported 5.3 million workers in Canada, 1.29 million of them in Quebec alone.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores specific CEO dividend cases and shifts to total small businesses supported.All told, 873,000 small businesses received assistance from our government through the Canada emergency business account, or CEBA.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains bankruptcy protection rationale and links it to wage subsidy purpose.Bankruptcy protection is intended to enable companies to restructure and to emerge as viable businesses.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer evades ethics question on hedge funds by repeating small business loan totals.what I think is ethical is doing whatever it takes to support Canadians and Canadian businesses get through this once-in-a-generation pandemic
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    Official LanguagesMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges Quebec bill and rights but does not commit to cooperation on Bill 101 application.I will take a close look at the bill and keep on protecting the inherent linguistic rights of Quebeckers and francophones across the country while protecting linguistic minorities.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges French decline but avoids any commitment on challenges to Bill 96.We therefore must act and we will act.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The response stresses federal support for French without addressing sole Quebec authority.For the first time, the federal government believes that substantive equality between our two official languages is necessary and that more must therefore be done to support the language rights of francophones across the country and in Quebec.
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    HealthMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites privacy rules and lab role instead of explaining collaboration with China.
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    HealthMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again invokes privacy and lab importance without addressing secret clearance process.I cannot comment on this matter due to privacy obligations.
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    HealthMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats privacy limits and lab praise rather than explaining clearance decisions.I will also remind the member opposite that these individuals are no longer with the Public Health Agency of Canada, and that I cannot comment due to privacy obligations.
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    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer quotes clearance of the Prime Minister but ignores the call to end insider access.the report released today cleared the Prime Minister of all allegations.
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    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again quotes clearance of the Prime Minister without addressing cronyism culture.I cannot conclude that a contravention has occurred
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    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the question as half-truths and pivots to general vaccine praise without giving advice for half-vaccinated Canadians.I am not really sure where to start with that mixed bag of half-truths and falsehoods, but I will start with this.
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    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes vaccination generally without addressing the specific request for advice on activities post-vaccination.I will repeat that vaccines save lives and they stop the spread of disease.
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    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids direct answer on second doses by emphasizing general vaccination importance.It is important for Canadians to get vaccinated as soon as they are offered a vaccine.
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    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The response accuses the opposition of interfering rather than providing the requested information.we see a pattern from the Conservative Party of politicians wanting to interfere with the work of scientists, regulators and researchers.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Martin Champoux (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Provides support for the bill but redirects to committee work without committing to prioritization.We will do everything we can to get it through as quickly as possible.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Martin Champoux (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts focus to financial support via the bill instead of addressing power repatriation.Bill C-10 will invest hundreds of millions of dollars more in our cultural ecosystem, including hundreds of millions of dollars in Quebec
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    PrivacyMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges policies but does not explain the discrepancy with the claimed number of breaches.we take privacy very seriously in this government.
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    Small BusinessMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights budget measures without addressing the reopening plan requested.Budget 2021 is the most small business friendly budget in Canadian history.
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    HealthMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.States ongoing work with Switch Health but ignores the new issues with Dynacare and lost tests.The Public Health Agency of Canada and Service Canada were in regular contact with Switch Health, employers and industry associations to solve these problems.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes actions taken but does not address whether the Prime Minister will engage directly with the U.S. president.On Tuesday, the Government of Canada filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, sending a clear signal as to where Canada stands on this issue.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Responds by defending the approach but avoids addressing the direct call to the president.I take exception to the hon. member's comments.
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    Public SafetyMr. Chris Lewis (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges enforcement but does not specify actions on work permits or timeline for enforcement.As the member acknowledged, there has been enforcement by the RCMP on the issue that he raises, and we will continue to do our job working very collaboratively and reciprocally with our U.S. counterparts.
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    Women and Gender EquityMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The response highlights achievements but sidesteps the question about implementation delays.We moved forward with pay equity legislation despite the protests from the Conservative Party of Canada.
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    Foreign AffairsMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.States concerns and positions but does not directly answer if Canada will speak out to defend Palestinians.Canada remains gravely concerned by the continued expansion of settlements and by the demolitions and evictions, including the ongoing cases of Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan.
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    Points of OrderMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Ms. Emmanuella Lambropoulos (Liberal). substantive question.The response proposes an unrelated motion instead of addressing the proposed motion on Palestine and Israel.That, notwithstanding any standing order, special order or usual practices of the House, on Friday, May 14, 2021, at the ordinary hour of daily adjournment, the House shall consider and dispose of Bill S-223, An Act respecting Kindness Week , as follows:
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    Business of the HouseMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Provides a clear outline of the upcoming legislative schedule.This afternoon, we will continue debate on the Bloc Québécois opposition motion. Tomorrow, we will resume debate at third reading stage of Bill C-15 on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.