House debates conversion therapy ban in Criminal Code amendments

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   Indigenous AffairsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly updates on government actions and community work for identification and memorialization.We are working with the communities to develop culturally appropriate approaches to identifying the deceased children, locating burial sites and memorializing those who died.
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   Indigenous AffairsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides an update on support and direct contact with the affected community leadership.On Thursday evening, I spoke to Chief Casimir and assured her of my steadfast support for the grieving and reconciliation process over the coming weeks.
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   Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses softwood lumber but ignores the premise about prior issues like Keystone XL and Line 5.Canada continues to press for a negotiated settlement as that is in the best interests of both our countries, and we will vigorously defend Canada's interests, particularly interests of workers in our softwood lumber industry.
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   Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer covers Line 5 and softwood but does not address the claim of inaction on prior files.On Line 5, while that court process unfolds, we will keep working at the political and diplomatic levels to make sure that Canada's energy workers and our energy security are the top priorities.
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   Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on softwood lumber duties but sidesteps the question about lack of results from good relations.We know that that is in the best interests of both of our countries.
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   Official LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing Bill 101 application and instead accuses the asker of picking fights.It seems to me that the Bloc Québécois should be happy about that, rather than trying to pick fights.
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   Official LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims cooperation but does not engage with applying Bill 101 versus the Official Languages Act.I know the Bloc Québécois does not like it when there is no bickering and everything is running smoothly.
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   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses truth and healing but does not address stopping court fights against children and survivors.There can be no healing without the truth.
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   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids pledging on court cases and shifts to general reconciliation statements.We will compensate those who were harmed while in the care of child services.
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    TelecommunicationsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general competition goals without addressing the CRTC fee reversal.our government has been relentless in promoting competition to lower prices
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    TelecommunicationsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats broad talking points on competition without tackling the specific CRTC price increase.our government is constantly fostering competition to drive down prices across the country
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the bill's scope regarding net neutrality and ISPs.Bill C-10 does not affect Internet service providers.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservatives instead of addressing net neutrality.Why have the Conservatives been promising all along to block the passage of Bill C-10
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    Canadian HeritageMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the diversity claim and attacks the opposition's stance on the bill.Why have the Conservatives vowed from the very beginning to block Bill C-10
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    Canadian HeritageMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains bill mechanics but does not address suppression of minority voices.The rules for social media companies and their obligations would be restricted to requiring them to report the revenues they make in Canada
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    JusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms the process is independent and rule-based.there is no doubt the process is completely independent and done in accordance with the rules.
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    JusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes diversity and the Ethics Commissioner rather than addressing partisan screening or objective criteria.We are doing good work to bring diversity to the bench and appoint the right candidates.
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    JusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses tweets and apologies but avoids the question about donor appointments by the minister's office.Furthermore, apologies have already made to the individuals concerned.
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    HealthMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights lab security protocols without addressing whether other shipments occurred.We will never put the health and safety of Canadians at risk.
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    HealthMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites privacy concerns and avoids explaining access or the departures' connection to the issue.I am not at liberty to discuss the confidential reasons why the scientists left the lab.
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    HealthMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates security measures but does not answer the yes-or-no question about Chinese regime personnel.every individual who works in or visits the lab undergoes strict security screenings and protocols.
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses engagement and funding for calls to action 72-76 but does not specify timelines for 73 and 75.We are also currently engaging with indigenous communities impacted by residential schools on how best to implement calls to action 72 to 76 and invest the $33.8 million—
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Mumilaaq Qaqqaq (NDP) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to calls 72-76 and funding but does not address a timeline for 71-76.We are fully committed to implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action, all 94 of them, but most notably calls to action 72 to 76.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes process reforms without addressing the premise or question about donation thresholds for appointments.we have taken a significant and important step to ensure that the process for naming judges is transparent and accountable to Canadians.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.Answer quotes commissioner and accuses opposition rather than addressing appointment process or tweet deletion.What we want is qualified candidates from all backgrounds and all political stripes to bring their names forward, and we are disappointed that the official opposition is turning this into a partisan game.
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    International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses ongoing work and principles but provides no confirmation on whether any shipments were stopped.Our government is actively working on operationalizing the forced labour ban.
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    International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reiterates general commitments without addressing review of supply chains or effectiveness of measures.We are working actively to operationalize the forced labour ban.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains partnership approach and cites examples but does not detail new concrete actions toward abolition.Obviously the Indian Act is entirely unacceptable, but it is also unacceptable to abolish it in one fell swoop from on high in Ottawa.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly pledges support for communities and references TRC call to action on leadership.we will absolutely support these communities.
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    HousingMr. Brad Vis (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Answer focuses on housing measures and tax proposals without addressing the triennial report timing or transparency.Our government is focused on ensuring that Canada's residential housing stock is not used unproductively by non-resident, non-Canadian investors.
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Bernadette Jordan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer asserts use of science without addressing the specific claim of report alteration or scientific integrity concerns.DFO uses all the best available science in making its decisions with regard to steelhead trout, salmon and every species.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes general supports and simplifications but does not address Quebec-specific delays or a quick resolution plan.All the federal departments involved in the temporary foreign worker program have worked together to simplify processes and facilitate, as much as possible, the safe entry of workers.
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    HealthMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises PMPRB work on pricing but never addresses approval of the communication plan or any intent to rein it in.In regard to the PMPRB, the organization has undertaken important work to understand the pricing of drugs here in Canada.
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    HealthMr. Chris Lewis (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists overall Canadian vaccination numbers but ignores the specific Michigan surplus offer and calls for immediate action.We have delivered 26.2 million doses to provinces and territories.
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    COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Jeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer thanks Canadians and references future meetings but does not address scrapping the quarantine hotel program.I will be meeting with my health minister colleagues in the days to come, and we will have a conversation about next steps together.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses sorrow over the Kamloops discovery and mentions registry work but never addresses stopping legal appeals or paying compensation.We have worked with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to develop and maintain the national residential school student death register and to create an online registry of residential school cemeteries.
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    Small BusinessMr. Paul Manly (Green) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the budget commitment to reduce credit card interchange fees that affect small businesses.That is why, in the budget, we commit to taking action to reducing credit card interchange fees.