Commons debates motion to extend June sitting hours

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1. deflected
   Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the yes/no confirmation by accusing the asker of conspiracy theories and restating document provision.I suggest the member opposite go back to his conspiracy theory drawing board.
2. deflected
   Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps disclosure to Parliament by defending NSICOP process and attacking the asker's motives or understanding.Either the member opposite does not understand national security or he simply does not care.
3. deflected
   Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer evades the cover-up accusation by quoting an expert on NSICOP value instead of addressing the breach or resignation.I think the NSICOP report is very important for everyone to read.
4. deflected
   Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refuses to confirm espionage and instead labels the question a political stunt while reiterating secure document sharing.The Conservative leader is playing a dangerous game with national security matters for his own political stunts.
5. deflected
   Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the cover-up claim by accusing the asker of innuendo and conspiracy without addressing the breach details.what Canadians deserve is a Leader of the Opposition who does not put the national security of Canadians at risk for a political stunt based on his own innuendo and conspiracy theories.
6. answered
   FinanceMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the amendment concern by clarifying that provinces are not forced to cooperate and noting upcoming debate.provinces that do not wish to co-operate with the CSTO are not forced to in any way, shape or form.
7. answered
   FinanceMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly rebuts the centralization claim by stating Quebec retains full jurisdiction and the amendment changes nothing.The Canadian Securities Transition Office in no way, shape or form impacts the jurisdiction of Quebec managing its own securities regulations.
8. deflected
   EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids committing to recommendations by accusing opposition of partisanship and pivoting to budget debate.The opposition seems to be focused on playing partisan politics during a pandemic, rather than focusing on the needs of Canadians.
9. answered
   EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly cites the ethics commissioner's report to address the core allegation of impropriety.the commissioner investigated the matter and his report cleared the Prime Minister of all allegations.
10. deflected
    JusticeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific claim about the Liberalist tool and pivots to general merits of the appointment process.Our appointments are always based on merit.
11. deflected
    JusticeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The response repeats diversity statistics instead of addressing whether the PMO screened candidates.Among the judges appointed through the new process since 2015, 55% are women, 11% are visible minorities
12. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies partisanship but does not engage with the donation-database statistic raised.All judicial appointments are made by merit. There are no partisan considerations in the decision-making process.
13. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The reply again emphasizes diversity numbers while avoiding the accusation that the minister misled the House.Since 2016, we have appointed 55% female candidates and 11% racialized candidates.
14. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for attempting to shut down Parliament rather than addressing the ethics report recommendations.They tried to shut down Parliament. They said that it was over.
15. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The response accuses the questioner of not respecting Parliament instead of committing to the committee recommendations.that is a bit rich coming from a member who does not respect the work of Parliament.
16. answered
    JusticeMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly states the government's non-involvement in the litigation over the secularism law.It is worth noting that the Government of Canada is not involved in the litigation.
17. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the request to retract and restates unrelated court monitoring.Our position on this matter is clear and well known.
18. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again sidesteps retraction demand by repeating court and monitoring points.Our position on this matter is clear and well known.
19. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ms. Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses seriousness and investigation but does not confirm whether the minister was informed.we will ensure that they are thoroughly investigated.
20. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Ms. Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses current policy and law but avoids explaining the extension decisions after knowledge of issues.The Canadian Armed Forces is no longer operating with the Iraqi security forces related to these allegations.
21. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Ms. Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reiterates commitment to human rights and investigation without addressing ministerial inaction.we are ensuring that they are thoroughly investigated.
22. partly answered
    Post-Secondary EducationMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes interest waiver in budget but pivots to blaming Conservatives for delays.we have the Conservatives in the opposition playing political games.
23. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states ending of administrative segregation via legislation and ongoing oversight.
24. misdirected
    HousingKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the program and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing local home prices or program failure.It is like choosing to swim across a crocodile-infested river because one does not want to use the bridge out of fear that the bridge will fall down
25. partly answered
    HealthMr. Tony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.Answer affirms care and references an announcement on restrictions but pivots to vaccines without addressing border reopening plans.We made an important announcement yesterday in regard to lifting restrictions.
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    HealthMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates general mental health commitments and budget items instead of addressing the specific delay on 988 legislation.One of the first commitments we made in our mandate was for additional support for provinces and territories, specifically around mental health supports.
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    HealthMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights past five-year actions and a website but avoids committing to pass Bill C-294 or implement 988 immediately.This is precisely why we did not just act in the last 188 days.
28. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends the current merit-based process and notes diversity but does not address ending ministerial input or creating a fully impartial system.Appointments are always merit-based.
29. deflected
    JusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes committee independence and reiterates existing appointments without engaging the offer to form a committee for an impartial process.the committees are masters of their own proceedings.
30. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites numbers of workers already arrived but does not address aligning the temporary foreign worker program with Quebec or reducing obstacles.Over 34,000 foreign workers have already arrived in Canada for the 2021 farming season, including over 14,000 in Quebec.
31. partly answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Rob Morrison (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states opposition to tariffs and mentions raising the issue but provides no timeline or plan for removing them or securing an agreement.I have raised this issue at every opportunity possible, including with President Biden, Ambassador Tai and the commerce secretary, Secretary Raimondo.
32. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms commitment to healing and notes existing settlements but does not confirm eligibility of the specific site for funding.We know that there are outstanding claims in other educational and care settings, and we are committed to collaborative discussions with both the provinces and territories and those affected on how we foster the healing and make sure they—
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    Foreign AffairsMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses human rights concerns but avoids giving any reason for supporting Beijing as the Olympics site.we must recognize the independence of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees with regard to Canada's participation in the games.
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    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the COOL issue but ignores the broader list of trade failures and the question about cleaning up a mess.Our government will continue to stand up for Canada's beef industry and for the workers whose jobs it supports, and we firmly oppose any new proposals from the U.S. to resurrect mandatory country of origin labelling for beef or pork.
35. misdirected
    Public SafetyAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking the asker for voting against funding instead of addressing steps against gang violence.She voted against that funding.
36. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer stresses community direction but does not explain why international experts like ICMP were not brought in.it has been very clear in the calls to action that communities must direct the research, the processes and the ceremonies using their customs.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Independent) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes amendments to Bill C-12 but does not address instituting a more independent governance structure like the UK's.significant and meaningful amendments were made to the bill at committee, which included a 2025 review of our 2030 target, an interim emissions reduction objective for 2026, enshrining the principle of progression for future targets and codifying our new 2030 emissions reduction target of 40% to 45% below 2005.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists the upcoming House business for the coming days.This afternoon we will continue debating the motion to extend sitting hours.