Commons opens debate on covid support bill as cases climb

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   HealthMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses monitoring and tests but does not outline a specific plan for keeping the economy open.The PCR tests required for entering Canada are able to detect this variant.
2. partly answered
   HealthMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses border screening and collaboration but avoids detailing a comprehensive plan.our screening requirements at the border protect the health and safety of Canadians.
3. misdirected
   HealthMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The response shifts to criticizing the opposition instead of providing the plan.However, forgive me for not taking advice from the Conservative Party.
4. partly answered
   HealthMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Provides some info on current measures but no explicit plan announced.We will not hesitate to take action to protect Canadians.
5. misdirected
   HealthMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Responds by questioning the opposition's position rather than detailing the plan.I want to ask my hon. colleague where the Conservatives stand on this.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing current performance by focusing on previous government.We commend his work, especially his latest report, which paints a truly dismal picture of the Harper years.
7. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses eliminating subsidies but does not fully engage with the transition critique.That is why our country committed to eliminating these subsidies by 2023
8. partly answered
   SeniorsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the issue and states they are working on solutions without specifics.I can assure the hon. member that we are working on this issue to find the right solutions to support those affected.
9. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer generalizes about past successes without addressing specific failures on softwood lumber or auto workers.We are always going to have the backs of Canadian workers and businesses.
10. misdirected
    EmploymentMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticize Conservatives for voting against measures instead of addressing the throne speech omission.The Conservatives routinely voted against them.
11. partly answered
    EmploymentMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the labour shortage and mentions immigration and day care but does not respond to the specific company example.We will continue to work closely with Quebec on the labour shortage.
12. deflected
    EmploymentMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attributes shortages to a global phenomenon without addressing whether the government's plan is working.what the Conservatives seem unwilling to recognize is that there is a global phenomenon caused by interruptions to the supply chain
13. misdirected
    EmploymentMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past funding in western Canada but ignores the hospitality-specific vacancy issue raised.in western Canada alone, more than $775 million went to our region under the relief and recovery fund.
14. deflected
    EmploymentMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes job recovery statistics and urges support for Bill C-2 without outlining a labour crisis plan.A 101% recovery is great news for Canadians.
15. partly answered
    Small BusinessMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses flooding and supply chains briefly but pivots to urging a vote on Bill C-2 for small businesses.When it comes to supply chain issues, we are monitoring that very, very closely.
16. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes industry importance but avoids addressing U.S. duties or federal action against them.our government recognizes that the forestry and softwood lumber industry is important to Quebec.
17. partly answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer denounces tariffs and references prior WTO action but offers no new plan for the recent doubling.We absolutely denounce these tariffs.
18. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservatives and defers to industry without addressing the timeline for returning funds.The Conservatives can shout talking points all they like, but it is the Canadian softwood lumber industry, including the indigenous softwood lumber industry, that will give me and this government a negotiating mandate on this issue.
19. partly answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins to cite CUSMA litigation but the excerpt cuts off before fully addressing why Biden is not taking the PM seriously.this issue is a priority for our government.
20. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Jake Stewart (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats general support for industry and a team Canada approach without concrete steps to protect jobs.We are going to work with the Canadian softwood lumber industry, as we have always done.
21. misdirected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's past positions instead of explaining why no deal was reached with Biden.When we were negotiating for a better CUSMA deal, the Conservatives wanted Canada to capitulate to Donald Trump.
22. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Lisa Marie Barron (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the funding amount and coordination efforts already provided to affected First Nations.My team has been working very closely to coordinate services with the Province of B.C. and has announced funding of $4.4 million through the emergency management assistance program to the First Nations' Emergency Services Society of British Columbia.
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer challenges others to compare records rather than addressing continued oil and gas subsidies or the commissioner's critique.I challenge anyone in the House to show me a country that has done more in the last four years to fight climate change than Canada has done.
24. misdirected
    Government ContractsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights biomanufacturing investments instead of addressing recovery of the specific overpaid contracts mentioned.I would like to congratulate my colleague on his re-election.
25. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Corey Tochor (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges nuclear importance and investments but does not directly announce support for the industry as asked.Nuclear is an important part of the electricity grid in this country.
26. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The response provides global inflation statistics without addressing the Prime Minister's views on monetary policy.inflation is a global phenomenon right now.
27. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Larry Brock (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights credit ratings rather than discussing measures to control finances.A key fact is that this fall the world's two leading ratings agencies, Moody's and S&P, both reaffirmed Canada's AAA credit rating.
28. misdirected
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The response ends by questioning the Bloc's support for investments instead of detailing border actions.On the one hand, the Bloc Québécois members want action, but on the other hand, they do not support the federal government's investments at the border.
29. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms commitment to stopping gun trafficking at the border.the answer is yes, absolutely.
30. partly answered
    HealthMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The response emphasizes existing measures without specifying new actions for the variant.
31. deflected
    HealthMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defers to science and agency without providing a timeline.we look forward to giving an answer in due course.
32. deflected
    HealthMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The response reiterates waiting for science without committing to a date.we hope to be able to respond as quickly as possible.
33. partly answered
    SeniorsMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the CERB-OAS issue and states work is underway but offers no timeline or rectification commitment.When it comes to the GIS and the CERB, we are very aware of this problem and we are working very urgently to get it fixed.
34. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses general compassion and shifts to stock conservation without addressing certification standards or risk to fishers.With respect to the moderate livelihood fishery, everything we do at the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is underpinned by the conservation of stock.
35. deflected
    The EconomyMs. Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to child care affordability and ignores the requested timeline for broader economic supports.one of the things our government is moving forward on is affordable child care across the country.
36. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Lori Idlout (NDP) asked Dan Vandal (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to future collaboration on elder infrastructure but does not confirm immediate prioritization or new action.I sincerely look forward to working together with the hon. member for Nunavut to solve these many concerns that were brought up.
37. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the earbud use as part of virtual proceedings and notes prior awareness by the Speaker's office.As we are in a virtual proceeding, there will be instances where folks are at a distance and therefore we need to be able to communicate to them.
38. answered
    Points of OrderMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer admits the action, references prior hybrid practice, and offers an apology for not extending courtesy to all parties.In the last hybrid session, in order to facilitate ministers who were virtual, I was afforded the opportunity to do exactly what I did earlier today.
39. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accepts the feedback, states the practice will end, and apologizes without deflection.I have heard, loud and clear, from the House today that members do not feel this is appropriate.