Liberals move time allocation on UN indigenous rights bill

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1. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lists government initiatives without addressing the specific claim about the Prime Minister's statement on Vance.our government takes allegations of sexual misconduct extremely seriously, and no one should feel unsafe at work.
2. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer dismisses the question as partisan and shifts to unrelated topics like systemic racism.I will let the member opposite continue on with the partisan attack.
3. misdirected
   National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer counters with criticism of the prior government instead of addressing the current government's inaction.However, the Conservatives still appointed General Vance when there was an investigation going on at that time.
4. partly answered
   Canadian HeritageMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the bill's intent but does not address the hypothetical impact on artists like Bieber.We are asking web giants who profit in Canada to contribute to the creation of Canadian stories and music.
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   Canadian HeritageMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates exclusions in the bill without engaging the core claim about picking winners and losers.Also, to be clear, of the obligations for social media companies in the bill, none would require them to restrict or review posts by individuals.
6. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms priority on French but cuts off without directly addressing the minister's statement.the protection and promotion of the French language in Quebec and across Canada is a priority for the government.
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   Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer downplays the issue and avoids correcting the minister as requested.my colleague is trying to make something out of nothing.
8. answered
   Natural ResourcesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the CPP Investment Board's independence and supports the project.my colleague knows full well that the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is completely independent.
9. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes BC progress and ongoing investments but avoids a national timeline for ending all advisories.There is much more to be done. We continue to invest in indigenous communities to ensure they lift their long-term water advisories and that the safety and security of clean water in communities is assured well into 2023, 2024, 2025—
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    Diversity and InclusionMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains funding provided and the application process but does not address why the promise remains unfulfilled.That is precisely why we worked and provided the funding needed to Héma-Québec, as well as Canadian Blood Services, to make these changes.
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    Diversity and InclusionMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer agrees on discrimination then pivots to attacking Conservatives instead of stating a date or action.I will not take lessons from the Conservatives, who continually talk in this House against LGBTQ2+ rights.
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    Diversity and InclusionMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the need for external applications and attacks the prior Conservative record rather than addressing the minister's authority.When she sat around the cabinet table with the Harper Conservatives, why did they do nothing to end this discriminatory practice?
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    Diversity and InclusionMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer counters with an attack on a Conservative member's past comment instead of providing any timeline or commitment.May I remind members that a member of the Conservative Party recently had to apologize for calling the LGBTQ2+ community "unclean"?
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    Diversity and InclusionMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer questions the asker's past inaction and references Conservative comments rather than explaining why the minister has not acted.if the practice could have been ended simply by a stroke of the government's pen, why did the member opposite not do so when she sat around the cabinet table?
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    Diversity and InclusionMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again blames the Conservatives' record and process requirements instead of naming a date for ending the ban.If government could have made this change alone, why did the Conservatives in 10 years not do so?
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    Official LanguagesMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the language issue and notes additional providers were added but does not commit to replacing Switch Health.However, we have also moved forward with additional service providers, because, again, our commitment to making sure that we get through this pandemic is ensuring that we have all the tools being utilized
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    Official LanguagesMr. Luc Desilets (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists general bilingualism plans without addressing veterans' claim processing delays.we will make sure that complaints in both French and English receive equal treatment.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms support for Israel's security and right to defend itself.Canada supports Israel's right to live in peace with its neighbours within secure boundaries and recognizes Israel's right and duty to ensure its own security.
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    Airline IndustryMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers future collaboration but provides no timeline or strategy for restarting air travel.The minister will be looking at this very issue, and I would be happy to work on it with my colleague going forward.
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    The EconomyMr. Scot Davidson (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservative position after addressing inflation and turns the response into partisan criticism.I would remind the hon. member, however, that his solution to this problem, to stop government spending, would result in the government removing essential benefits that are helping support families and businesses in their time of need.
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    HousingMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists past investments and future plans without explaining why Nunavut was overlooked in the rapid housing program.With the rapid housing initiative, close to 40% of the projects went to indigenous-led housing providers.
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    Public SafetyMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states readiness to help if requested but does not commit to immediate action for the flooded communities.We are certainly ready to support the provinces and territories that might need the federal government's help in case of flooding.
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises a later follow-up instead of stating whether the government will intervene now.I would be happy to follow up with her at a later date to get more details about the matter and see what can be pursued.
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    Statistics CanadaKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Mr. Ali Ehsassi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer offers individual assistance but does not address the broader issue of census access or a timeline for change.I would be very happy to reach out to the member and ensure we take down the information and do everything we possibly can.
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    Statistics CanadaMr. Jeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Mr. Ali Ehsassi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the specific complaint about census timing and delivery method.However, I will undertake to reach out to my friend to ensure we do an incredible job in receiving information from our farmers.
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    HealthMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises future guidance but provides none on half-vaccinated Canadians.In fact, we will have more to say on this later today.
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    Violence Against WomenMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives general statements on violence but never addresses support for the named bills.Our government is fully behind the address to end and support a national action plan to end gender-based violence.
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    Official LanguagesMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to future reform without addressing the immediate RCMP French-service failures.That is why we decided to modernize the Official Languages Act and introduce an ambitious reform document that will give the public service more resources and tools to ensure that institutional bilingualism is implemented and respected.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims enforcement but pivots to future reforms instead of current action.However, we do need to give it more teeth, which is why we made a historic decision this winter to make ambitious reforms to the act.
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    Parks CanadaMr. Dan Mazier (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids explaining the failure to end the occupation and calls it an ongoing issue.This is an ongoing issue, as the hon. member knows.
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    Parks CanadaMr. Dan Mazier (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates priority on safety without addressing ignored concerns or the lack of a reopening plan.This has been an ongoing challenge that we are working to resolve.
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    Forest IndustryMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Serré (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly describes federal actions and investments to address the beetle infestation.we are working closely with provinces and municipalities to help slow the spread and mitigate the impact of forest pests in Canada as well as reduce the risk of infestation in areas that are not affected.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights existing programs and vaccination stats instead of addressing the specific business ineligibility or admitting failure.our government has put a series of programs in place to support households and businesses from the very beginning of this pandemic.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The response explains the rationale for using prior year revenue and mentions ongoing efforts but does not commit to immediate support for new businesses.we are going to continue to look for solutions to support those, so they can help contribute to the recovery going forward.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes past financial supports rather than providing a reopening plan with benchmarks.We need to continue to support Canadians through the ongoing public health emergency that the COVID-19 pandemic represents.
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    TransportationMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.The response notes disappointment and existing supports but avoids committing to a national strategy.We will continue to be there to protect jobs and work with provincial partners to support the transportation industry.
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    Indigenous AffairsJody Wilson-Raybould (Independent) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer points to Conservative opposition in the Senate as the reason for delay instead of addressing current actions on reconciliation.It is unfortunate that it did not secure passage at that time due to Conservative opposition in the Senate.