Commons debates firearms bill as Liberals defend voluntary buyback

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends past spending and notes Bank of Canada independence rather than addressing any economic plan.The reality is that the inflation target of between 1% and 3% is run independently by the Bank of Canada.
2. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites experts and locked rates instead of addressing the PBO warnings or lack of plan.A number of credible experts, including former governors of the Bank of Canada, have described the fiscal framework outlined in the recent budget as being sustainable.
3. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' past votes and delays instead of addressing the PBO report or future plans.They pretend to support our measures when they opposed CERB, voted against measures to extend the wage subsidy and held a press conference at the beginning of the pandemic to say they would not support big, fat government programs.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record and points to budget 2021 without addressing debt-servicing costs or a new plan.I will take no lessons from a member of a party that had the worst economic record since the Great Depression before this pandemic.
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   The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer redefines fiscal anchor and debt strategy from the budget instead of addressing the PBO concerns on inflation and deficits.The fiscal anchor is actually described in those terms as a declining debt-to-GDP ratio.
6. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses protecting French as language of work but does not directly confirm applying Bill 101.We are proposing to provide protection for French as the language of work and service in Quebec and in other communities across the country with a strong francophone presence.
7. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms protecting French but does not address applying Bill 101 to federally regulated businesses.For the first time, the federal government recognized that the use of French is at a turning point in this country and that it is the government's responsibility to protect and promote the language both outside and within Quebec.
8. partly answered
   Canadian HeritageMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to fair compensation but does not address timing of a bill or kowtowing to web giants.We are continuing to work, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and well-remunerated system for our news publishers here in Canada.
9. partly answered
   Post-Secondary EducationMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.Expresses general support and ongoing work without a specific funding commitment.We are truly working on solutions and we want to continue to be involved.
10. deflected
    HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.Focuses on contract fulfillment and alternatives without addressing the review or extension timing.we expect this company to fulfill its contract requirements.
11. deflected
    HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.Denies premise of covering up but does not address releasing the contract or accepting responsibility.it is the contrary. As I said, we expect Switch Health to fulfill its contract requirements.
12. answered
    HealthMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses francophone service issues with specific actions taken on language capabilities.I have said in this House before that we expect the testing to be done in both official languages.
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    Canadian HeritageMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.Clarifies bill scope but avoids engaging with net neutrality or discrimination claims.Bill C-10 does not deal with Internet service providers in any way.
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    Canadian HeritageMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.Details obligations but sidesteps accusations of discrimination or picking winners.Nothing in the bill asks social media companies to hide content.
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    Canadian HeritageMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts focus to criticizing Conservatives instead of defending the bill's effects on artists.However, from the very beginning, before the bill even went to committee, the Conservatives vowed to block this law from going ahead.
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    HealthMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.Welcomes the report but pivots to vaccination without addressing quarantine management failures.These recommendations are going to be incredibly helpful as we move forward in adjusting measures.
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    HealthMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer opens by rejecting the premise outright then pivots to unrelated border statistics without addressing monitoring or management failures.
18. answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Philip Lawrence (Conservative) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that self-employed workers keep CERB payments based on gross income and that repayments are not required now with flexible terms.we are allowing self-employed workers who applied for the CERB based on their gross income to keep their payments as long as they meet all other eligibility requirements.
19. partly answered
    HousingMr. Corey Tochor (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses housing policy measures but first attacks the premise about partisan families before turning to the national housing strategy.I take great exception to the hon. member's assertion that the families who may live in my community because of my partisan affiliation are somehow less deserving than the families he represents.
20. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses access-to-information policy and privacy in general without addressing delays in citizenship test results or applicant hardships.openness and transparency in government are essential, and our government takes the protection of Canadians' privacy very seriously.
21. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms support for the forestry sector and intent to work with the US but does not address specific state bills or comparisons to the energy sector.We will always vigorously defend their interests, and we look forward to continuing to work with the United States on this matter and ensure that the industry continues to stay vibrant.
22. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer thanks the Auditor General and describes ongoing reviews without committing to political action or addressing repeated neglect.Indigenous Services Canada is continuing reviewing our practices to improve the efficiency and flexibility of providing surge crisis support.
23. answered
    Tourism IndustryMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms extensions of the wage and rent subsidies plus new tourism funding in the recent budget.we have extended in the recent budget the wage subsidy and the rent subsidy, with the flexibility to do more if necessary, and we have implemented new funds to support Destination Canada and $500 million directly toward support for the tourism sector.
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    Public SafetyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes general security protocols and that the scientists are no longer employed but does not address security clearance decisions or information sharing with China.We will never put the health and safety of Canadians at risk, and the employees in question are no longer with the Public Health Agency of Canada.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the specific claim about ignoring officials and instead attacks Conservatives for blocking the bill.Why will the Conservatives not help us to make that happen?
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    Public SafetyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses security protocols but does not commit to or address terminating co-operation with the Chinese regime.These people are no longer with the Public Health Agency of Canada.
27. answered
    Canadian HeritageKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states users are excluded and clarifies the bill's application to social media companies.it is clearly stated in the bill that users are excluded from the Broadcasting Act.
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    SeniorsMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the policy for those 75+ but does not address extending it to all seniors or the discrimination claim.our government has delivered on its commitment to increase old age security by 10% for all seniors age 75 and up.
29. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges the need for support and extends to 26 weeks but does not engage with the 50-week demand or abandonment accusation.That is why budget 2021 extends EI sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks, providing approximately 169,000 Canadians every year with additional time and flexibility to recover and return to work.
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    TelecommunicationsMr. Marc Dalton (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights government investments but does not address spurring competition or affordability for seniors without internet.We have made 10 times more investments in broadband than all other governments combined.
31. partly answered
    Statistics CanadaMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Mr. Ali Ehsassi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes the importance of the census and telephone option but does not explain missing forms or specific steps for the riding.Canadians can also use the telephone to complete the census.
32. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). loaded question.Answer redefines toxic and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing whether the products are akin to lead, mercury and asbestos.It is unfortunate the Conservatives stand in favour of the plastics industry and what—
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    HealthMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies the premise but pivots entirely to promoting pharmacare without addressing the funding or attacks alleged.I find the Conservatives' questioning on this interesting, and I wonder if they will support a national pharmacare program so that we can ensure all Canadians have access to the critical medicines they need at an affordable price.
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    JusticeMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses existing Criminal Code provisions and budget funding but does not address support for the proposed SISE act or shifting burden to companies.we have worked diligently to address this through provisions that currently exist in the Criminal Code and through funding investments included in our most recent budget.
35. answered
    PensionsMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly explains that investment decisions are made independently of government, addressing the core 'why' claim.when it comes to the investment decisions of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, which are designed to protect the retirement security of Canadians, those decisions are made entirely independently of the Government of Canada.
36. misdirected
    HealthMr. Derek Sloan (Independent) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about the Prime Minister's consistency and instead attacks the member's understanding of rules.it is unfortunate that the hon. member does not understand how to follow local public health rules, but they are in place to keep Canadians safe and to stop the spread of COVID-19.
37. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the intent to correct a prior response on CERB repayment.I would like to clarify a response that I gave to a question regarding the repayment of CERB.
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses cannabis access and production rules instead of the points of order on technical issues and answering questions.we are committed to ensuring that individuals who require cannabis for medical purposes have reasonable access to it.