House continues debate on budget bill amid ethics and security clashes

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1. deflected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises MP work and technology use but never identifies who instructed the payments.The technology that has been raised here today is used by our MPs to help manage their constituency casework.
2. deflected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to accusing Conservatives of blocking Parliament instead of naming any instructor.We have very important bills ahead of us in Parliament that need to be voted on, and the Conservatives are trying to shut down Parliament.
3. deflected
   Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims documents went to another committee but does not confirm tabling unredacted copies in the House.The member knows full well that unredacted documents were provided to an appropriate committee of parliamentarians who have the expertise and clearance to review documents that are sensitive in nature.
4. misdirected
   Public SafetyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the member and cites an expert instead of addressing whether the House order will be followed.it is clear that the member opposite does not respect institutions, nor does the member opposite respect national security.
5. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the committee claim and quotes an expert but never agrees to table documents in the House.
6. answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states yes and links the request to ongoing modernization consultations.
7. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions CRB extensions in Bill C-30 but does not address targeted help for cultural-sector workers this summer.Bill C-30 has measures in it that will extend the CRB, that will help out businesses and that will help out employers who want to retain their employees.
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses compensation but avoids stating when the government will stop court proceedings.every single first nation child who has been discriminated against by the broken child welfare system will be fairly, justly and equitably compensated.
9. deflected
   Public SafetyMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses systemic racism and budget measures but does not address ending police violence or the specific demands.We know that systemic racism exists within our institutions.
10. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.It explains the purpose of the technology but sidesteps the question of who instructed the payments.The technology we are discussing here is used for MPs to help manage their constituency casework.
11. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives for blocking bills instead of addressing the ethical payments question.They are blocking, filibustering and wasting the time of the House.
12. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the member on prorogation and blocking instead of addressing the payments order.
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the technology purpose and pivots to criticizing Conservatives for blocking bills.the technology that has been raised here is used by MPs to help manage their constituency casework.
14. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer responds with counter-questions about blocking bills rather than addressing payments to Pitfield.can my colleague tell me when the Conservatives will stop blocking the budget?
15. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer counters with questions about who is blocking government bills instead of addressing the payments.who on the other side is instructing members to block everything the government is doing?
16. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses protecting French in federally regulated businesses but does not engage with letting Quebec choose its regime.We are recognizing new rights: the right to work in French and to be served in French in federally regulated businesses.
17. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc's motives and agenda instead of addressing whether the government will respect Quebec's authority on French.Obviously, the Bloc Québécois's objective is to always bicker with the federal government and find points of contention to advance its sovereignist agenda and defend the separatist cause.
18. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the bill's approach to the Charter but avoids justifying why the party refuses to support the opposition bill.Basically, if my colleague read the bill we introduced very carefully, she would know that we are willing to recognize the application of the Charter of the French Language to federally regulated businesses that have already signed up and to those who wish to do so and be subject to it.
19. deflected
    The EconomyMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to praising government supports and criticizing Conservative obstruction rather than confirming the job target.I am disappointed, however, that the Conservative member and his colleagues are obstructing the proceedings of Parliament to prevent these benefits from reaching businesses and workers.
20. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses Conservatives of taking glee in job losses instead of addressing the missed job target or providing a new date.with respect, it is disappointing but not surprising to see the Conservatives take such glee in Canadians who were put out of work in order to protect the lives of their families and neighbours.
21. deflected
    The EconomyMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides comparative statistics and examples but does not offer specific growth targets or timelines by sector.if the hon. member wants to compare us to our G7 counterparts, I would point him to the fact that we have a 64.6% labour force participation rate in Canada, compared to 61.6% in the United States.
22. answered
    Government ProgramsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the basis for changes by outlining the extended benefits and new programs in budget 2021.To continue supporting workers through this pandemic, we presented a plan in budget 2021 to extend the Canada recovery benefit up to 50 weeks and the Canada recovery caregiving benefit up to 42 weeks.
23. answered
    Government ProgramsMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms the cut from $500 to $300 and explains the structure of the extended benefit.Yes, the first 42 weeks are at $500, and the last eight weeks are at $300, but they also have access to more flexible EI benefits and access to the wage subsidy.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes existing gun control measures but does not address the timeline for new action on illegal guns.That is precisely why we have taken strong action to strengthen gun control, which is a different approach, whereas the Conservatives promised the gun lobby that they would weaken it.
25. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' gun control stance instead of addressing rising violence or policy effectiveness.once again, the Conservatives are demonstrating their absolute commitment to weakened gun control and to keeping their promises to the gun lobby.
26. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the devices pose no risk and affirms ongoing vigilance on the procurement concern.I have been assured that the devices that the member references pose no risk to Canadian national security, but we will remain vigilant.
27. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates no risk but avoids committing to removing equipment or acting on the committee report.this gives me an opportunity to clarify that I have been assured by our border service officers that the use of this equipment in no way compromises Canadian interests or data
28. answered
    National DefenceMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms acceptance of all 107 recommendations and notes implementation progress on 36.We are accepting all the recommendations. In fact, we have actually started implementing 36 of the recommendations.
29. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames opposition antics and avoids addressing the filibuster or timeline for the report.The antics that the opposition continues to make are to prevent that work.
30. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general trade leadership but does not address specific market access concerns for farmers.Canada has actually been playing a leadership role since the very beginning of this pandemic, whether at the World Trade Organization or elsewhere, to ensure that we keep our supply chains open
31. partly answered
    Tourism IndustryMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights vaccine progress and quarantine changes but provides no comprehensive border reopening plan.Today, there is good news for fully vaccinated Canadian travellers and others with right of entry to Canada: Because of their full vaccination status, they will be able to avoid some measures of quarantine
32. deflected
    The EconomyKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to past job gains and child care investments without addressing responsibility for recent losses.when the hon. member refers to job losses in the past couple of months, she ignores the fact that after the previous wave, we actually saw more than 560,000 jobs created.
33. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Bernadette Jordan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the demand for action by detailing the collaborative strategy and funding.This government is very proud of the fact that we are investing $647 million in that strategy.
34. deflected
    InfrastructureSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to support by stating they await a proposal instead of addressing the timeline.With regard to the third link, we are still waiting for a proposal.
35. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to general immigration achievements and past government criticism rather than addressing the backlog fix.our government has an exceptional track record in meeting our immigration goals.
36. answered
    HealthMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a clear timeline and plan for reopening based on vaccination status.Starting July 5, fully vaccinated travellers who are currently permitted to enter Canada will not be subject to the existing quarantine requirements.
37. answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Independent) asked Mr. Francesco Sorbara (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the CRA's audit selection process and denies faith-based targeting.The CRA does not select registered charities for audit based on any particular faith or denomination.
38. misdirected
    Residential SchoolsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked The Speaker (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses a completely unrelated matter about document production and privileges instead of procedural rules for speaking.Mr. Stewart, you are attending at the bar of the House on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada for failure to comply with the orders
39. deflected
    Points of OrderMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins a new point of order without engaging the procedural question posed.Mr. Speaker, on a point of order—
40. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer continues a discussion on parliamentary privileges unrelated to the point of order raised.The Parliament of Canada Act states in section 4 that the privileges, immunities and powers of the two Houses are to be those that were held in 1867 by the House of Commons of the United Kingdom
41. misdirected
    PrivilegeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the question about the Speaker's ruling and timing and instead requests permission for Mr. Stewart to leave.I think it would be appropriate for the Speaker to allow him to leave now, so he can get back to the important work he has been doing over the last 15 months looking to protect this country.
42. misdirected
    PrivilegeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer does not engage the question on the ruling or House rights and instead offers to table an unrelated letter.Mr. Speaker, I would like to table, in both official languages, the letter sent by the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons on this subject.
43. answered
    PrivilegeMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly engages the argument about who decides the balance between parliamentary rights and national security by quoting Speaker Milliken.But what of the House's responsibility regarding the manner in which this right can or ought to be exercised?
44. partly answered
    PrivilegeMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the compliance issue by invoking section 38 of the Evidence Act but shifts to unrelated commentary on the emotional difficulty of the bar appearance.My understanding is that the Public Health Agency of Canada has been invoking a mandatory requirement under section s.38 of the Evidence Act.