Commons debates budget bill as Liberals defend rapid testing rollout

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1. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts responsibility to provinces and mentions other partners without addressing the Switch Health contract or national regime.we have sent millions and millions of tests to provinces and territories so they can deploy them quickly.
2. partly answered
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges work with Switch Health and notes PCR vs rapid test differences but does not address the specific failure rates raised.we have been working with Switch Health and other partners, including adding partners, to testing at the border.
3. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies allegations and highlights improvements without explaining why the program was changed instead of the company.those allegations are incorrect.
4. deflected
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer distinguishes testing types and urges provinces to use tests but avoids addressing the national regime failure or Switch Health.yet again, the member opposite is conflating two different kinds of testing
5. answered
   HealthErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses bilingual services by noting increased French capacity and a new provider for Quebec.Switch Health has doubled its French language capacities.
6. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms recognition of Quebec as a nation but does not confirm section 45 authority for Quebec to define itself.In 2006, under a former Conservative government, the House also recognized that Quebeckers form a nation within a united Canada.
7. answered
   Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees on the constitutional facts and Quebec's use of section 45 while noting protection of linguistic minorities.Of course, we will work together to protect the French fact in Quebec, because French is Quebec's common and official language
8. deflected
   Financial InstitutionsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses tax measures on luxury items and evasion but does not address bank fee increases or government intervention.That is why our budget increases taxes on luxury vehicles, on vacant property owned by non-Canadians and non-residents, and on large digital service providers.
9. deflected
   Financial InstitutionsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to unrelated tax measures instead of addressing bank fees.our government absolutely believes that, particularly now during the pandemic and the economic pain caused by it, everyone in Canada needs to pay their fair share.
10. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions compliance and some documents released but does not explain the low percentage provided.we are working very hard to comply with the motion and the parliamentary process.
11. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.Challenges the premise and pivots to defending PPE procurement instead of addressing supplier checks.I take issue with those comments. I am wondering if the hon. member read the report
12. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.Directly rejects the claim of favoritism and explains the process and legal action taken.that categorization of our contracting process is absolutely false.
13. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on general public health guidance without explaining the specific change in testing day.every step of the way the measures at the border have been guided through the lens of public health, science and evidence
14. partly answered
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.References scientists but provides no specific science or rationale for the day change.we have a very fine team of scientists and researchers who are advising the Government of Canada
15. deflected
    HealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Highlights vaccine totals and redirects responsibility to Ontario rather than addressing border community help.There are enough vaccines in Canada for Canadians.
16. answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Outlines ongoing efforts to pass the bill while criticizing the opposition.We have been working hard for months to get Bill C-10 passed.
17. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer blames Conservatives for delays instead of stating current government actions.We have done everything in our power to send it to committee as quickly as possible, but the Conservatives are holding things up.
18. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Martin Champoux (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Answer criticizes Bloc for lack of support rather than addressing expedited passage efforts.I did not hear the Bloc Québécois speak out in forums all across the country against the Conservative Party and in support of Bill C-10
19. deflected
    Public SafetyMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the racism conflation claim and refuses details on the lab issue.the employees in question at the Winnipeg lab are no longer there and we are not at liberty to provide any more details at this point.
20. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats prior refusal to provide details without addressing the racism accusation.the scientists in question who worked at the Winnipeg lab are no longer employed there and, as I said, we are not at liberty to provide any further details on this question.
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    Public SafetyMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again refuses details and ignores parliamentary secretary disagreement.the employees in question at the Winnipeg lab are no longer employed there and we are not at liberty to provide any further details on this question.
22. partly answered
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges report and outlines some actions taken but does not fully explain the negligence.we thank the Auditor General for her report, and we are pleased to say that many of her recommendations are already under way.
23. deflected
    Diversity and InclusionMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.Answer gives general commitment without concrete steps on the specific complaint case.The work of eradicating biases, barriers and discrimination, which have taken root over generations, demands an ongoing and relentless effort.
24. answered
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the meeting outcome and ongoing efforts for a settlement.Our government continues to press for a negotiated settlement.
25. answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.Directly counters the refusal claim by affirming readiness to negotiate.I have had the opportunity to speak to the U.S. trade representative, and have reiterated that Canada is ready and interested in getting to a negotiated agreement.
26. deflected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids specific lobbying counts by generalizing about consultations and foreign work.Mark Carney is obviously an eminent Canadian who has deep experience with respect to issues around climate finance.
27. deflected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Sidesteps specific Canadian lobbying counts by broadly describing conversations with many groups.I have conversations with Canadians from all walks of life, including many corporate people, people in the labour movement and people in the environmental community, about their ideas and suggestions on how we should think about climate policy going forward.
28. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.States the 26-week extension but ignores the royal recommendation request for 50 weeks.That is why with budget 2021 we are extending EI sickness benefits from 15 weeks to 26 weeks.
29. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats the 26-week plan without addressing the 50-week bill or royal recommendation.We will also continue to work on modernizing EI. Everything is on the table.
30. partly answered
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Tony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Describes new tourism supports but does not explain why CEWS is ending.When it comes to the hiring credit, it has been designed such that it will provide particular support to seasonal businesses such as tourism businesses.
31. deflected
    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights past supports and funding without providing reopening benchmarks or a plan.We have been there to make sure they can get through this crisis, have access to the different supports we are offering them, and eventually get out of this pandemic stronger.
32. misdirected
    Violence Against WomenMs. Jag Sahota (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Disputes the question's premise and lists past actions instead of addressing the action plan timeline.My colleague's compassion is commendable, but her facts are wrong.
33. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to Alberta's renewables instead of addressing the vote on the motion.Since 2010, Alberta has doubled its wind capacity.
34. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Chris d'Entremont (Conservative) asked Bernadette Jordan (Liberal). substantive question.The minister confirms ongoing negotiations with first nations and industry along with a flexible plan.we are continuing to have negotiations with first nations, as well as making sure that industry is well communicated with.
35. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the issue but does not explain why the program was approved as asked.We have tried to align our EI system with our recovery benefits in order to make the transition seamless back and forth.
36. answered
    HealthMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The minister commits to working with local health officials for rapid response programs.I have urged the Public Health Agency of Canada to work closely with the member opposite's medical officer of health to ensure that we get those rapid response programs, including isolation housing, in place as soon as possible.
37. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Independent) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses Canada's general stance without confirming specific engagement by the minister.Canada will continue to monitor the situation closely and remains hopeful that the parties involved in the ongoing negotiations will remain committed to a constructive dialogue and peaceful co-operation.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The minister provides a detailed schedule of upcoming parliamentary business.This afternoon, we will begin report stage and third reading of Bill S-3 , regarding offshore health and safety.