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Thursday, June 3, 2021 · sitting No. 110
NDP supply day motion urges end to litigation over indigenous child welfare
New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh moved a supply day motion calling on the government to cease its litigious approach to indigenous child welfare cases, complete the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action and deliver a plan by Canada Day to search former residential school sites. The motion, which took up 43 per cent of the sitting, remained before the House at adjournment.
In Question Period, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole pressed the government for a concrete plan and resources to address calls to action 71 to 76 by Canada Day. Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller said the government is working with affected communities on mental health supports and has already invested $27 million.
Public Safety Minister Patty Hajdu told O'Toole that documents on the Winnipeg laboratory security breach would be reviewed by the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians to protect national security.
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Official Languages
Bloc Québécois MP Alain Therrien asked Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly to support application of Bill 101 to federally regulated businesses in Quebec. Joly said the government will protect French in those workplaces through reform of the Official Languages Act.
Read the exchangeForeign Affairs
Conservative MP Ed Fast asked why Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland had not made release of the two Michaels a condition of funding the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Parliamentary Secretary Sean Fraser said securing the release of the two Michaels remains the top priority.
Read the exchangeImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Bloc Québécois MP Christine Normandin said Quebec wants the temporary foreign worker program transferred to the province if Ottawa cannot speed up processing. Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough said federal departments have simplified processes and are working closely with Quebec.
Read the exchangePersons with Disabilities
Liberal MP Brenda Shanahan asked Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough how budget 2021 helps Canadians with disabilities. Qualtrough said the budget advances the "Nothing without us" plan with new investments in accessible communities and expanded eligibility for the disability tax credit.
Read the exchangeHousing
Conservative MP Kenny Chiu pressed Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen for measures beyond a foreign buyer tax to address rising home prices in Richmond. Hussen said the national housing strategy has supported creation of more than 100,000 new units since 2015.
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- deflectedIndigenous AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses sympathy and mentions funding but avoids committing to a plan by Canada Day.
We have invested $27 million, and we will continue to do so to help those communities establish their protocols and give them the space to speak, so we can help them learn the truth and then heal.
- deflectedIndigenous AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses healing and support but does not commit to a plan or resources by Canada Day.
We will be there to take action, to support them in their needs.
- deflectedPublic SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses document sharing via committee but does not address communication with the Chinese government.
There is a committee, as the member opposite knows, the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, which is well situated to review these documents.
- misdirectedPublic SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker for playing games instead of addressing whether documents will be provided transparently.
I will just say this: We will not play games with national security, unlike the member opposite.
- deflectedPublic SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refers to an appropriate committee but does not answer whether communication occurred with China.
The member opposite knows that there is an appropriate committee of the House that can look at these documents.
- partly answeredOfficial LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms the goal of protecting French but does not explain why Bill 101 is not supported.
That is our commitment, and that is what we will do.
- deflectedOfficial LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states intent to introduce its own bill but does not address voting for Bill C-254.
That is why we will be introducing a bill on the Official Languages Act to ensure that we can do so.
- partly answeredIndigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses compensation goals but does not answer the yes-or-no question on supporting the motion or stopping prosecutions.
Our goal is comprehensive, fair and equitable compensation to support the healing of those affected by the historical inequity of discriminatory policies governing services to first nations children and families.
- partly answeredIndigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Answer commits to compensation but pivots to jurisdiction issues without addressing ongoing court fights.
We maintain that there are substantive unresolved questions on the CHRT jurisdiction.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises the lab and collaboration but ignores the specific question on scientists with ties to China.
As I have said, it is important as well that Canada collaborate in research and science.
- partly answeredPublic SafetyMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms scientists are gone and protocols exist but accuses Conservatives of sowing fear instead of fully addressing security concerns.
again, the Conservatives are trying to sow fear in the work that the National Microbiology Laboratory conducts.
- misdirectedForeign AffairsEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the premise of appeasement rather than answering about AIIB funding or conditions tied to the two Michaels.
it is deeply disappointing for him to suggest that any member of the House, regardless of party, would put the appeasement of a foreign power ahead of the well-being of two Canadians
- deflectedForeign AffairsEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates priorities on the two Michaels but avoids any details on AIIB spending or conditions.
I do not take kindly to the suggestion that we are putting the appeasement of a foreign power ahead of the well-being of Canadians whatsoever.
- partly answeredIndigenous AffairsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists some completed actions and funding but does not address the timeline or pace of remaining calls to action.
I would note the implementation and passage and royal assent of Bill C-91 on indigenous languages, and Bill C-92 on child and family services.
- partly answeredIndigenous AffairsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights the new action plan and funding but sidesteps criticism from NWAC about the process being bureaucratic and lacking concrete measures.
We value its input to date, respect its position and will continue to work with it through the Canada-NWAC accord.
- answeredImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses delays by noting interdepartmental simplification and coordination with Quebec.
All federal departments involved in this program have worked together to simplify processes.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes general safety measures and collaboration with Quebec but avoids addressing program transfer or specific processing and cap changes.
This is an example of a program where we are working hand in hand with Quebec to ensure that employers and, in particular, agriculture employers get the workers they need in Quebec.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past changes and worker protections but sidesteps the request to simplify the program or transfer it to Quebec.
we have made many important changes to this program over the past year to ensure employers across the country get the temporary foreign workers they need to ensure our food security in Canada.
- partly answeredCOVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists benefit recipients and notes ongoing reviews but does not commit to an immediate full efficiency review as requested.
as we have delivered our emergency and recovery benefits to Canadians, we have absolutely reviewed them.
- misdirectedCOVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's facts and party position instead of addressing the debt distribution or program fixes.
the hon. member's line of questioning suffers from deficits of both fact and principle.
- partly answeredCOVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the disability payment process and acknowledges errors but does not address the broader claim about wealthy recipients or program effectiveness.
Yes, there was a group of Canadians who received this money that the government had not been advised yet that they were deceased, and we are working on this.
- partly answeredPost-Secondary EducationMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the $5 million funding and francophone support but does not commit to the full $100 million or a timeline for the Official Languages Act bill.
We are putting $5 million on the table to ensure that the community can develop a plan by and for francophones in northern Ontario
- answeredVeterans AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms agreement with the report and commitment to implement the requested peer support program.
in budget 2021, we committed to implementing a dedicated program for veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
- deflectedHealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks vaccinators and stresses future science-based decisions but avoids confirming whether the hotel quarantine program will end on June 21.
I want to say that we will make sure that whatever we do next on the border will be through the lens of science and evidence, and in full partnership with provinces and territories.
- deflectedHealthMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to vaccine delivery stats instead of addressing the hotel quarantine expiration request.
We have been following the advice of public health scientists and researchers.
- misdirectedHousingMr. Kenny Chiu (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's record rather than detailing a solution beyond the foreign buyer tax.
It is very rich for the party opposite to talk about affordable housing, when it did not do anything in its almost nine years in power.
- misdirectedHousingMr. Kenny Chiu (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's credibility instead of addressing the first-time home buyer incentive adequacy.
The party opposite simply has no credibility when it comes to affordable housing.
- deflectedJusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes diversity and quality of appointments without addressing the proposed committee to study the process.
I can assure my hon. colleague that the process is independent and focuses on quality and diversity.
- partly answeredJusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the existing independent process but does not engage with the request for a committee review.
We have advisory committees working very hard across Canada reviewing the candidates.
- answeredAgriculture and Agri-foodMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly states the program is an emergency measure ending August 31 and is not compensation.
It is an emergency program, not a compensation program.
- partly answeredImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides aggregate arrival statistics but does not address immediate processing delays for specific businesses.
Since September 1, 2020, more than 60,000 temporary foreign workers have arrived in Canada to support the economy.
- deflectedAir TransportationMr. Michael Kram (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects the comparison and restates support for airports without addressing the executive bonus priority question.
He is comparing apples and oranges.
- partly answeredPersons with DisabilitiesMr. Corey Tochor (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses additional funding but avoids committing to long-term solution or reversing cuts.
we are actually funding CELA and NNELS with an additional $1 million in addition to the money we committed in the fall economic statement.
- deflectedPersons with DisabilitiesMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the bill entirely and lists unrelated government actions instead.
we have done more to support Canadians with disabilities than any other government in the history of our country.
- partly answeredPersons with DisabilitiesMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.Explains the error and recovery process but pivots to defending the program's scale.
We are working to remedy this.
- deflectedHealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Denies withholding without addressing the low disclosure numbers or motion deadline.
We have supplied the documents in due course, as requested by the House of Commons.
- misdirectedIndigenous AffairsJody Wilson-Raybould (Independent) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Turns to praising the asker and listing spending rather than addressing the 80% progress claim.
I want to take this moment, in front of the House, to thank the former attorney general and minister of justice for the work she did
- answeredMember for Simcoe NorthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Geoff Regan (Liberal). rhetorical question.Responds in kind to the non-question tribute with thanks and praise.
I am very pleased to join with the Speaker and with other colleagues in the House in congratulating and thanking you
- answeredBusiness of the HouseMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Directly lists the planned business for the week after brief thanks.
this afternoon, we will continue the debate on the NDP's opposition motion.