House debates Bloc motion on Quebec constitution powers

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   EmploymentErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the trip and jobs question to attack Conservative delays on unrelated bill.Unfortunately, over the past two weeks, the Conservatives have used every procedural trick in the book to delay debate on Bill C-30 .
2. partly answered
   HousingErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes first-time homebuyer incentive but does not address investor purchases or 40% price rise.our government introduced Canada's first-ever national housing strategy.
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   HousingErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists past programs and attacks Conservative voting record instead of addressing housing crash risk or price stabilization.On every single one of these measures, the Conservatives voted against them.
4. misdirected
   National DefenceErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the opposition rather than addressing sexual misconduct cover-up or minister's fitness.we will take no lessons from the Leader of the Opposition when it comes to looking after the Canadian Armed Forces.
5. misdirected
   National DefenceErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer deflects by questioning past Conservative appointment instead of addressing the minister's handling of misconduct allegation.Why did his previous government, when he was a minister in that government, appoint the previous chief of the defence staff when he knew information of the allegations?
6. answered
   Official LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly confirms provincial jurisdiction and notes no change to anglophone rights obligations.provinces have exclusive jurisdiction to amend their provincial constitutions.
7. answered
   Official LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms the motion reflects current law and section 45 authority while noting anglophone protections.Today's motion is part of that effort, reflects the current law and recognizes the will of Quebec.
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   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends the extension plan but avoids yes/no on reversing the $800 cut.If opposition members want to be helpful, they could support the budget implementation bill and get these supports into the bank accounts of Canadians.
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   COVID-19 Emergency ResponseMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes benefit levels without addressing the request to reverse the cut.For the first 42 weeks of their benefit received, they can get $500 and for the last eight weeks, it is $300.
10. misdirected
    The EconomyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The response attacks the opposition's tactics instead of addressing the reopening plan.the official opposition is engaging in dilatory, delaying tactics.
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    The EconomyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer redirects blame to Conservative delaying tactics rather than addressing affordability.The threat is Conservative delaying tactics, which are stopping us from passing the budget.
12. answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms ongoing defense of the industry against US tariffs.we are going to vigorously defend our Canadian softwood lumber industry
13. answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines specific actions including challenges and team Canada approach.We have launched challenges in defence of Canadian softwood lumber.
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    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives recovery statistics but avoids confirming the specific job guarantee.Canada has recovered 81% of the COVID recession job losses.
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    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The response criticizes the opposition for attempting to shut down Parliament instead of answering about jobs.A few days ago, last Friday, about 10:30 a.m., the Conservatives decided they wanted to shut down Parliament.
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    Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references past debates without confirming Liberal voting intentions on the motion.the House has already debated the matter of the Quebec nation.
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    Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The response criticizes the Bloc instead of explaining Ottawa's concerns about English rights in Quebec.What I do not understand is why the Bloc Québécois is not happy about the introduction of an excellent bill to strengthen French by my colleague, the Minister of Official Languages , about the fact that we recognized that Quebeckers form a nation within Canada or about the fact that we recognized that Quebec's official language is French.
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    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer asserts rules were followed but does not address repaying taxpayers for the staff travel.My staff followed all the rules to the letter.
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    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The response repeats that rules were followed without addressing repayment or the partisan nature of the trip.Both employees travelled to Newfoundland to support me in my ministerial duties.
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    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives for questioning staff instead of addressing reimbursement or rule-breaking.Every time the Conservatives get up and attack hard-working political staff, I think they do a great disservice to the sacrifices those staff make and to the time and effort they put in supporting us in our official duties.
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    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The response accuses Conservatives of twisting facts and questions their own rules rather than committing to repayment.Are the Conservatives really suggesting that the rules they put in place should only apply to Conservative staffers?
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    Official LanguagesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the bill and asks if the NDP will support it instead of addressing the timing or seriousness of the effort.The question I would put to my colleague is the following: Will the NDP support our official languages bill, yes or no?
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    HousingMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing housing investments but does not address support for the NDP's specific call to increase social housing or act against financialization.I congratulate the New Democrats for finally waking up to the importance of investing in affordable housing.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the Conservatives' past record instead of addressing the minister's leadership or resignation.When he was in government, the Conservatives cut from the Canadian Armed Forces.
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the asker and avoids addressing resignation or past inaction on the report.we are not taking any lessons from the member opposite when it comes to our actions on creating an inclusive environment for all in the Canadian Armed Forces.
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    TelecommunicationsMr. Philip Lawrence (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims misrepresentation and promises future news without explaining roadblocks or refusal.My colleague is misrepresenting that conversation.
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    TelecommunicationsMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again avoids a yes/no and pivots to past Liberal work before being cut off.Liberal MPs have been working with the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus since before he had a seat in Parliament
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    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the bill's provisions on the right to work in French and filling the legal void.this is the first time that we are going to recognize in the Official Languages Act the right to work in French
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    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reframes to broader francophone concerns and calls for support rather than addressing the specific request.What Quebeckers want is for their concerns about the state of French to be addressed and that this be done in federally regulated businesses
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines the procedure but does not commit to a timeline for compensation.As soon as the analysis is done, I will be pleased to share the response with the producers and with my colleague.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides statistics on workers admitted but does not address speeding up delayed applications.our government has doubled the number of temporary foreign workers in Quebec from 11,000 workers in 2015 to 23,000 workers in 2019.
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    HealthMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes existing measures and science without giving a date to end the program.We will continue to use that science and evidence as we adjust the border measures to reflect the best science and evidence
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise as inaccurate and pivots to general commitments without addressing the specific sole-source contract or national security exemption.the member opposite is inaccurate in his question.
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    HousingMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids defending the current plan and instead attacks the Conservatives' past record while calling it a joke.What did the Conservatives do when they were in office? All they could offer first-time homebuyers was a $750 credit. What a joke.
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    HousingMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on criticizing the Conservatives' record and calling the question fake outrage rather than outlining new actions.fake outrage without real action and real policies is not a strategy.
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    Public SafetyMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to anti-racism efforts but does not address the specific timelines for legislation or a summit.our government remains committed to doing everything we can.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Paul Manly (Green) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references existing settlements and collaborative discussions but does not commit to a full independent inquiry or document release.We know there are outstanding claims in other institutions, and we are committed to collaborative discussions with the provinces and territories and with all those affected on how to foster healing.