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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses actions taken on tariffs but avoids addressing the pushover accusation or timeline.This issue was raised, of course, by the Prime Minister at his meeting with President Biden.
2. misdirected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking the opposition leader instead of addressing the listed failures.when it comes to standing up for Canadian workers, they know who is prepared to take a tough line, and they also know who is not—
3. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights past NAFTA wins and offers empathy but sidesteps the potato export and book questions.I will leave it to Canadians to judge the success of our NAFTA negotiations and of our successful fight to have the illegal 232 tariffs lifted.
4. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer references aluminum success and past tariffs but does not address the new softwood tariffs or timeline for action.We were successful in opposing the section 232 tariffs and we will be successful in this matter.
5. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to global inflation and Liberal policies without addressing U.S. tariffs or specific failures.we know perfectly well that inflation and affordability are a serious challenge for Canadian families.
6. deflected
   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses willingness to work with Quebec but avoids committing to health transfer increases.our government sincerely wants to work with the Bloc and the Province of Quebec to help Quebeckers.
7. deflected
   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights pandemic supports and vaccine funding but does not address the requested summit or increased transfers.We contributed a billion dollars towards a successful vaccine rollout across the country.
8. answered
   Climate ChangeMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the commitment to end fossil fuel subsidies by 2023 and notes expert validation of the plan.That is why we are committed to eliminating fossil fuel subsidies by 2023.
9. partly answered
   Climate ChangeMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms agreement on climate but only addresses ending subsidies without mentioning renewable investment or jobs.That is why our government is committed to completely eliminating fossil fuel subsidies by 2023.
10. partly answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses disappointment and defense of workers but ignores uncertainty for other industries and the recent meeting.We will continue to defend our workers and our forestry sector.
11. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats record and attacks Conservatives instead of explaining what will change now.I will not take any lessons on asking us to capitulate to the former president.
12. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on past Conservative positions rather than new excuses or actions for the doubled tariffs.Unlike the Conservatives, our government will always have the backs of Canadian businesses and workers.
13. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.Attacks Conservatives on past issues instead of addressing current tariff failures or excuses.we are not going to take any lessons from the Conservatives when it comes to defending Canadian interests.
14. partly answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.States intent to defend interests and possibly retaliate but does not address the listed policy failures.We will also make it very, very clear that Canada is prepared to retaliate to defend national interests.
15. misdirected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Denies premise about relationship instead of outlining concrete next steps after the tariff increase.The Prime Minister has a very strong, very effective working relationship with the President.
16. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Expresses condolences and restates a campaign promise but does not commit to new border-tightening actions.We are focusing on stopping the flow of firearms across our borders.
17. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions border investments but pivots to weapons ban and Quebec cooperation without addressing timeline or specific border actions requested.We have made investments at the border.
18. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Restates general priority and shifts to social inequalities instead of addressing firearms trafficking measures.To reduce gang violence in our streets and our communities, we must focus on combatting the social inequalities that may lead to crime.
19. partly answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.Confirms issue was raised but provides no explanation for why dispute remains unresolved after the meeting.Softwood lumber, the forestry sector and its workers are extremely important to Canada.
20. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.Offers general assurances of focus and team approach without outlining any concrete plan to end the duties.We will continue to push and work with the Americans, as well as with Canada's sectors, but know that we will always defend Canada's interests.
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    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Brad Vis (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights past litigation wins but supplies no step-by-step plan or timeline for resolving the tariffs.We have litigated this and in those litigations Canada has won.
22. partly answered
    HousingMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Lists existing and new programs but does not commit to prioritizing truly affordable housing in the upcoming budget.In the recent throne speech, we have introduced a $4-billion housing accelerator fund and an innovative and groundbreaking rent-to-own program.
23. deflected
    HousingMr. Blake Desjarlais (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Expresses intent to work with partners but avoids committing to deliver a specific for-indigenous-by-indigenous strategy.Absolutely, housing is a priority, and I look forward to working with indigenous partners on an indigenous-led, specific strategy to improve housing no matter where one lives in the country.
24. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Directly explains the pandemic exception and return to legal obligations as the reason for reopening.As the public health imperative changes, we have domestic and international legal obligations that we will meet in a way that respects the dignity with compassion of asylum seekers, and we will do it in collaboration with our provincial counterparts in the Province of Quebec.
25. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer criticizes question's language and pivots to general principles instead of addressing current policy on US border crossers.Further, I find language is being used to spark fear and division among Canadians and to turn them against people who are showing up at the border.
26. answered
    LabourMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly outlines specific government actions and investments to address labour shortages.we have a plan to address these labour shortages by welcoming talented workers to Canada, keeping experienced workers in the workforce, boosting the participation of diverse Canadians in the skilled trades and addressing the specific needs of evolving sectors.
27. partly answered
    LabourMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Answer begins to outline the plan but is cut off before fully addressing Quebec-specific collaboration.We have a plan to address the labour shortage by welcoming talented workers to Canada, keeping experienced workers in the workforce, boosting—
28. answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states actions taken and commitment to defend the sector against the duties.I have communicated this to my counterpart.
29. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the blame question and shifts to listing meetings on EV issues without addressing softwood or government responsibility.This was very much a top priority in the discussions we had with Washington last week.
30. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the question's framing and references a prior conversation rather than addressing the blackface or task force details.on an issue as important as addressing systemic racism in the public service, we need to ensure that we behave like adults when we are having conversations.
31. deflected
    The EconomyMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to day care announcement and ignores the request to recognize an inflation crisis.I am really pleased to announce in this House that just a week ago we were in Alberta to announce $10-a-day day care.
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    The EconomyMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats day care fee reduction and avoids acknowledging any government role in cost-of-living increases.For some families in Alberta that means an additional $600 or $700 a month.
33. answered
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Directly counters the homegrown claim with global inflation comparisons.This is a serious global challenge, not a made-in-Canada problem.
34. misdirected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the land price question and instead mocks the asker personally.describing him as "charging out of his corner, arms wind-milling".
35. misdirected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts entirely to defending COVID spending instead of addressing whether inflation is homegrown.I want to ask them to be honest with Canadians, and I want them to tell Canadians whether they really believed that COVID lockdowns were the time for austerity.
36. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses monitoring and alignment with values but notes limits on directing operations.we expressed concern at the way in which the operation was conducted in the Wet'suwet'en territory.
37. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Explains the program's temporary purpose and confirms a review is underway.We have now commenced a review of the future of this program and the remaining funding.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Lists the specific bills and days for upcoming parliamentary business.tomorrow we begin debate at second reading of Bill C‑2 , an act to provide further support in response to COVID‑19