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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   The EconomyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past job recovery and credit ratings instead of providing a reopening plan.As of May 2021, over 2.4 million of the three million jobs lost at the peak of the pandemic, which is eight out of 10, have already been recouped.
2. deflected
   The EconomyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer pivots to GDP figures and budget praise without addressing the travel or jobs accusation.The economy grew at the annual rate of 5.6% in the first quarter of the year, much better than the predicted 3.6% growth for Q1 in the budget.
3. partly answered
   The EconomyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions wage subsidy extensions and a hiring program but does not deliver a lockdown-ending roadmap.In budget 2021, we announced that we would introduce the Canada recovery hiring program to support eligible employers by providing subsidies to offset a portion of the cost during the reopening and the hiring of more staff.
4. deflected
   EmploymentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats GDP growth statistics instead of stating a concrete jobs plan.The economy grew at an annual rate of 5.6% during the first quarter of the year, which is much better than the 3.6% growth projected in the budget for the first quarter.
5. partly answered
   EmploymentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes wage subsidy extensions and a hiring program but offers no response to the U.S. comparison or lockdown measures.We have taken steps to protect 5.3 million jobs through the Canada emergency wage subsidy, which our government plans to extend.
6. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges French decline and promises modernization but does not choose between Bill 101 and the Official Languages Act.That is why we are moving forward with the modernization of the Official Languages Act.
7. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines reforms to the Official Languages Act but stops short of addressing the Charter of the French Language preference.Ultimately, we must also be able to extend the application of the Official Languages Act to federally regulated private businesses.
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer supports parts of the motion but cites legal complexities without committing to a vote on stopping court actions.Issues around jurisdiction and privacy require broad collaboration with first nations and cannot be resolved unilaterally.
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states a general commitment without addressing the timeline or specific accusations of ongoing legal action.Children who have suffered discrimination at the hands of the first nations child welfare system will receive fair, equitable and just compensation.
10. deflected
    TaxationEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). loaded question.The response pivots to attacking Conservatives instead of addressing sovereignty or competitiveness concerns.If the Conservatives believe that big multinational companies should continue to be exempt from tax, they should say so and be honest with Canadians.
11. deflected
    TaxationEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the same talking point without engaging the specific questions on start-ups, green tech, or parliamentary approval.if the Conservatives believe that big multinational companies should continue to be exempt from tax, they should say so and be honest with Canadians.
12. deflected
    TaxationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). loaded question.The response ignores the sovereignty and credibility attacks and recycles the multinational tax evasion line.If the Conservatives believe that large multinationals should continue to be exempt from taxes, they should say so and be honest with Canadians.
13. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms ongoing efforts and calls duties unjustified but provides no timeline or new action.I have raised this issue at every opportunity with the President and the USTR, as well as with the commerce secretary.
14. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer outlines litigation and negotiation paths but does not address the broken-promise timeline.We will do this through litigation, whether it is chapter 19 in NAFTA or chapter 10 of CUSMA, as well as at the WTO, and I raise this issue at every opportunity.
15. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims priority and meetings but does not refute the claim of no recent action since the tariff announcement.I have raised this issue with the President and with the USTR, as well with the commerce secretary.
16. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). loaded question.The response discusses net-zero goals and bill improvements without addressing the specific failure to include the 2030 target or the truth accusation.With this legislation, we are enshrining into law the commitment.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the bill without addressing why targets were omitted or past failures.The Canadian net-zero emissions accountability act provides strong accountability and transparency mechanisms.
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists bill features and openness to amendments but ignores the broken promise on including the 2030 target.It has a legally binding process for the federal government to set climate targets and bring forward plans to meet those targets
19. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the funding process and community engagement but does not address the two-year delay directly.In implementing calls to action 74 to 76, we are engaging with the communities on how to best support them in finding their lost children and how to access the $27 million.
20. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details the funding timeline and process but does not refute the claim that communities were ready earlier.We then had to move forward with the NCTR to figure out what the appropriate amount for the 2019 budget would be, and then it was made clear to us that we had to engage with communities as to what the program design would be.
21. misdirected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to listing completed calls to action instead of promising a timeline for 71-76.first, I want to remind the member that over 80% of the 76 calls to action under the sole or shared responsibility of the federal government are completed or well under way
22. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Mumilaaq Qaqqaq (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees on the need for church documents and an apology but disputes the premise about government document destruction.I totally agree with the member, except for the destruction of documents by the Canadian government, which were all handed over to the National Centre on Truth and Reconciliation.
23. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights the action plan release and funding but provides no implementation date.On June 3, we were with all the contributing partners across Canada when they came together to release the national action plan and the federal pathway to finally end the ongoing tragedy.
24. partly answered
    Public SafetyMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses support for the investigation but does not confirm access for U.S. investigators to Canadian scientists or documents.We in Canada will help in any way we can.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refers the questions to a committee instead of addressing any of the specific details asked.I have written to the chair of the NSICOP committee to refer this issue to the appropriate place to study these questions.
26. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again refers the matter to NSICOP and avoids engaging with the accusations or specific claims.I have written to the chair of the NSICOP committee, which is the appropriate level of security to review items of national security.
27. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner as irresponsible and pivots to unrelated cooperation on COVID research rather than addressing the query.It is irresponsible of the member to try and draw that link.
28. answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Martin Champoux (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly responds to the question about whether more time can be wasted before passing Bill C-10.The answer to his question is very simple. No, we cannot afford to waste any more time before passing Bill C-10.
29. answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Martin Champoux (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly agrees with the request to condemn the comments and calls for apologies.The comments made by the member for Lethbridge are unacceptable. She must apologize to the House.
30. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the consultation process but provides no timeline or plan for releasing results.Departmental officials are drafting a report summarizing all of these consultations.
31. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses overall immigration targets instead of addressing delays and red tape for foreign workers.we are on track to reach the threshold established by Quebec in 2021, which includes the family class and temporary foreign workers.
32. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past admissions and cooperation but offers no new measures or solutions for quicker access.Not only are we going to meet the immigration thresholds established by the Government of Quebec in 2021, but we are also going to recover from the pandemic.
33. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMr. Dave Epp (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms shared goals on affordability but sidesteps the CRTC reversal and any concrete plan.we share the same goals of affordability, competition and innovation.
34. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Brad Redekopp (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the bill and debate question entirely to quote and mock another MP on unrelated arts funding.
35. partly answered
    Post-Secondary EducationKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Cites overall support numbers and demographics but does not address the high-income distribution finding or targeting.over 700,000 students had help through the Canada emergency student benefit last year and just last week, Statistics Canada released a report saying that our lower-wage workers, women and racialized Canadians were all supported at rates higher than their counterparts.
36. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.States general commitment and notes military police review but avoids any commitment to an independent inquiry.the current allegations are being looked at by the military police.
37. deflected
    The EnvironmentMrs. Jenica Atwin (Green) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.Praises the government's existing plan and cites external approval without addressing the 2030 commitment or legal precedent requested.We have a bold and ambitious plan to protect our environment, reduce emissions and create a sustainable economy for our kids and grandkids.
38. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsJody Wilson-Raybould (Independent) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Describes outreach and proper handling but does not commit to a new legal framework meeting human rights norms.We are reaching out to indigenous communities to make sure that all other communities, with the support of the NCTR, will be able to find their lost children, and we will make sure that this is done in a proper and legal way.
39. misdirected
    Points of OrderMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the documents point of order to correct terminology and discuss unrelated technical issues.I would just like to point out that the name of the department in French is "le ministère du Patrimoine", not "Heritage".