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Wednesday, June 2, 2021 · sitting No. 109
Commons concurs in report condemning China sanctions on MP
The House spent the largest share of its sitting on a concurrence motion for the fifth report of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis moved concurrence in the report that condemns sanctions imposed by China on the member for Wellington—Halton Hills. The motion remained before the House at adjournment.
In Question Period, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole pressed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the government's response to unmarked graves at former residential schools and called for a plan to implement Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action 71 to 76 by Canada Day. Trudeau replied that work with Indigenous communities had been under way since 2019 and that the government would invest what is necessary.
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet questioned Trudeau on the pace of Bill C-10 and on commitments to protect French-language content. Trudeau said the government continued to advance the bill despite Conservative obstruction at committee.
Decided that day
- Bill C-204 passed third reading
- Opposition motion on virus documents passed
- Bill C-272 passed second reading
- Bill C-233 defeated at second reading
- Bill C-237 passed third reading
- Bills S-3, S-223, C-5 received royal assent
From the Hansard record of the sitting. Full Hansard
Question Period – June 2, 2021. Video from CPAC. Watch on YouTube
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Public Safety
Conservative MP Michael Chong asked why a scientist from China's People's Liberation Army was granted access to the National Microbiology Laboratory and demanded production of documents ordered by committee. Trudeau said national security matters are best examined by the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians.
Read the exchangeAirline Industry
Bloc Québécois MP Xavier Barsalou-Duval demanded that the government withhold funds from Air Canada until executives repay $20 million in bonuses paid while the carrier received public support. Trudeau called the bonuses unacceptable and said Air Canada owes Canadians an explanation.
Read the exchangeNational Defence
Conservative MP James Bezan said Justice Fish's report showed sexual misconduct remained rampant and faulted the government for failing to implement earlier recommendations. Trudeau said the government had appointed Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan and would implement dozens of the Fish recommendations immediately.
Read the exchangePharmacare
New Democrat MP Heather McPherson said the government had missed an opportunity to support pharmacare when it voted against a related bill and called for concrete action. Liberal MP Adam van Koeverden said budget measures reaffirmed the commitment to national pharmacare beginning with a Canadian drug agency.
Read the exchangeGovernor General’s Act
Liberal MP Marilyn Gladu introduced Bill C-305 to end pension and benefits for any governor general who leaves office before completing a full term for non-medical reasons. The bill would prevent a repeat of the payments made after the most recent early departure.
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- answeredIndigenous AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response affirms acceptance of TRC calls and details funding and engagement.
we have fully accepted all the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which includes working with indigenous communities to locate their missing loved ones and their unmarked burial places in a culturally informed way.
- partly answeredIndigenous AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses ongoing work but avoids specific timeline commitment.
We accepted all the TRC recommendations and calls to action. We have been moving forward on them.
- misdirectedIndigenous AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the opposition instead of providing the requested plan.
I will not take lessons from the Conservatives on this.
- partly answeredIndigenous AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Responds by listing various reconciliation efforts including the mentioned bill.
That means, yes, moving forward on Bill C-8 , and I appreciate the Leader of the Opposition 's support on that
- answeredIndigenous AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Reiterates specific actions on locating missing loved ones.
In 2019, we invested $33.8 million in this effort, and we opened a dialogue with the indigenous communities affected by the legacy of residential schools to find the best possible approach for them.
- partly answeredCanadian HeritageMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on Conservative obstruction rather than directly confirming commitment.
We deplore the games the Conservatives are playing in committee to block this bill.
- partly answeredCanadian HeritageMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms support for the bill and its language protections.
That is why there are measures in Bill C-10 to protect culture, the French language and the French expression we find in our artistic community.
- deflectedIndigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses compensation and supports but sidesteps the specific request to stop legal action.
We are working with communities, with families and with indigenous leadership to move forward on the right way to get that support to them.
- deflectedIndigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses compensation without addressing ongoing court fights against survivors.
It is just a matter of working with the communities, families and leaders to ensure not only that the compensation is received, but also that we bring about institutional change to improve the lives of these children.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids specifics on access granted or future policy commitments.
I cannot comment specifically on the individuals in question, but I can assure the House that every step of the way this government has treated and always will treat national security with the utmost importance.
- misdirectedPublic SafetyMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous Conservative government instead of addressing document production.
I find that a little rich, Mr. Speaker, coming from a member of the former government, which refused to bring in national security oversight with a committee of parliamentarians
- partly answeredPublic SafetyMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses US investigation support but redirects the document request to NSICOP.
In regard to the Biden government's announcement on investigations, we will, of course, completely support them.
- deflectedHealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the racism accusation and restates general demands for answers from China.
from the start of this pandemic, we have demanded clearer answers from the international community and China on the origins of this pandemic.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids a yes/no commitment and points to the NSICOP committee.
I recommend that the member follow up on this question with the committee, because that is what it is there for.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again redirects to NSICOP without addressing the security clearance promise.
That is exactly why the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians was created.
- partly answeredAirline IndustryMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the bonuses as unacceptable but does not commit to holding back funds.
We have since learned that, perhaps even while Air Canada was negotiating its contracts with us, the airline was giving huge bonuses to executives, which is completely unacceptable.
- deflectedAirline IndustryMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer expresses sympathy but offers no plan for repayment or action.
Air Canada executives certainly owe Canadians some explanations.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to NSICOP creation and Harper criticism instead of addressing redactions.
That is the right venue for that level of transparency, and we hope that parliamentarians will use it.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again promotes NSICOP and criticizes Harper rather than committing to document release.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats NSICOP talking points and ignores specific passport/national-security query.
We created a national security committee of parliamentarians to do just that.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reiterates NSICOP value without addressing black-ink cover-up or China-related failures.
That is why we moved forward on creating a National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians
- partly answeredIndigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges all calls to action accepted and notes jurisdictional limits but gives no timeline.
We have been working on moving forward on all of them, recognizing that a number of them are in areas of provincial jurisdiction.
- partly answeredIndigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights inquiry launch and ongoing work with partners but does not address absence of national plan.
we are working with provinces and territories, indigenous leaders, and survivors and families to ensure that indigenous women and girls are safe.
- answeredNational DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists concrete steps taken in response to reports on military misconduct.
We appointed Louise Arbour to conduct an independent review of the treatment of sexual misconduct and we will be immediately implementing dozens of recommendations from Morris Fish's review of the military justice system.
- deflectedNational DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses general support for military personnel but avoids the specific question about hiding information or implementing report recommendations.
Every woman or man who serves in our armed forces or works anywhere across the country deserves a safe work environment and deserves to be supported with the proper resources if they ever need to come forward to report misconduct or misbehaviour.
- partly answeredNational DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the Fish report and states immediate action on recommendations while referencing ongoing work by Carignan and Arbour.
That is why we thank Justice Fish for his report and will be moving forward immediately on a number of those recommendations, but it is also why we have tasked Lieutenant-General Carignan to be there to support anyone who has issues right now
- deflectedNational DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on appointments and cultural change without directly addressing implementation of a Victims Bill of Rights or independence of the reporting centre.
this is why we moved forward immediately with appointing Lieutenant-General Carignan to be someone who people in the military can turn to to start the change right away, but we know that to change the culture of the military, which has for far too long tolerated misogyny, sexual harassment and abuse, we need to go deeper than that.
- answeredJusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly denies that donations are a criterion and explains the appointment process reforms.
that is not a criterion whatsoever.
- deflectedJusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the same general statement on merit-based appointments without addressing specific patronage allegations.
Our appointments are always based on merit, the needs of the courts and each candidate's area of expertise.
- deflectedCanadian HeritageMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing Conservatives and defending the bill rather than addressing the question on CRTC power and freedom of expression.
we are all disappointed, but not surprised, to see the Conservatives attack the cultural sector once again.
- deflectedCanadian HeritageMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking Conservatives for opposing the bill instead of responding to concerns about net neutrality and CRTC powers.
the real question is why the Conservatives keep attacking the cultural sector, content creators, our artists and our musicians.
- deflectedCanadian HeritageMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the bill's goals and denies impact on net neutrality without addressing the specific path or amendments mentioned.
With regard to net neutrality, Bill C-10 seeks to promote Canadian music, stories and creative works.
- deflectedCanadian HeritageMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the bill's general aims without addressing the specific question of content criteria.
Bill C-10 aims to level the playing field between creators and web giants.
- deflectedCanadian HeritageMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the example and pivots to general policy without answering whether the film qualifies.
I remember well that movie, filled with quite horrible stereotypes about Canadians and Americans.
- misdirectedCanadian HeritageMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to attacking the Conservatives' supposed motives instead of defining Canadian content criteria.
Certain Conservative Canadians are no doubt frustrated that Canadian radio stations always play about one-third Canadian content
- deflectedIndigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past actions and future cooperation but avoids a direct yes or no on supporting the motion.
We look forward to working with all parliamentarians to continue to deliver as we walk toward reconciliation together.