Commons resumes throne speech debate as opposition attacks government record

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer changes the subject to the pandemic instead of addressing spending restraint.the number one economic priority for Canada is to put this pandemic behind us, to do everything we can to finish the fight against COVID‑19, because it is causing damage throughout our economy and around the world.
2. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives rather than addressing government spending.Almost all of us know that vaccination will enable us to overcome COVID-19, but, sadly, the Conservatives still do not seem to understand that.
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   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to global issues and other programs instead of controlling spending.Canada is well positioned to help families, as we did during this pandemic, by fighting the housing crisis, helping with child care and investing to help families overcome this crisis and rebuild the economy.
4. misdirected
   HousingMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the member and pivots to vaccination instead of addressing the housing question.Unfortunately, Conservatives do not seem to get that.
5. misdirected
   HousingMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition and redirects to vaccination rather than answering on inflation.Maybe he could use some of his constituents to convince some of his colleagues to get vaccinated.
6. answered
   International TradeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists the topics discussed at the summit including softwood lumber.at the meeting with the U.S., we talked about a lot of issues that are important to Canadians, including COVID-19, cars, softwood lumber, and potatoes.
7. answered
   International TradeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the request by stating the government is defending the industry against the duties.We will always vigorously defend our softwood lumber industry and its workers, just as we were able to defend our steel industry and our aluminum workers when the U.S. was going to slap punitive tariffs on that sector.
8. partly answered
   HousingMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines housing programs but does not address the urgency of the crisis.We will deliver with programs such as the housing accelerator fund, which will help municipalities build more and better, faster.
9. answered
   HousingMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses the call for urgent federal action by citing specific programs.We will deliver with programs like the housing accelerator fund, which will help municipalities build more, better and faster.
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    HousingMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the inflation question by shifting to criticism of the opposition's election plan.in the election campaign, the Conservatives put forward a housing plan that would have made homes more expensive for Canadians.
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    HousingMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats attack on Conservative plan and adds sarcastic remark instead of addressing the bubble question.Politicians in glass houses should not throw stones.
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    HousingMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Turns to comparing spending records rather than explaining the cause of the housing bubble.In our six years of being in government, we have spent $4.5 billion a year to build more housing in this country for Canadians.
13. misdirected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Attacks the question as partisan rhetoric and pivots to past Conservative record instead of addressing costs or bubble.Canadians can see through that partisan rhetoric.
14. misdirected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the housing bubble query and fact-checks an unrelated inflation remark from another member.The member for Louis-Saint-Laurent referred to Germany having higher inflation than Canada.
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    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts focus to hypothetical Conservative cuts during COVID rather than explaining the housing bubble.Would they have cut the CERB, which supported nine million Canadians who lost their jobs?
16. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses the emissions cap and climate goals but does not directly confirm stance on new wells or pipelines.our government will cap emissions from the energy sector in a way that will protect both jobs and the environment.
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    Natural ResourcesMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes general decarbonization efforts without addressing the specific risks from flooding or the pipeline's environmental impact.The Trans Mountain expansion allows us to use the resources we have now and the revenue they have generated to fund tomorrow's green energy solutions.
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    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to defending the sector and mentions upcoming talks but does not confirm a firm commitment to preserving the Nova Scotia exemption.we will always work together to solve and resolve issues.
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    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Richard Bragdon (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats general advocacy language without addressing the New Brunswick exemption or the Prime Minister's role.We will continue to advocate for Canadian businesses, for the forestry sector and for the workers they employ.
20. answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states openness to negotiation while rejecting any agreement and references past rulings.we would be open to an agreement that will bring predictability and stability, but we are not going to take any agreement.
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    Canada-U.S. RelationsMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights past dispute mechanisms and steel/aluminum wins but avoids specifying litigation plans or retaliatory measures under CUSMA.we have chapter 10 in CUSMA only because we preserved the dispute settlement mechanism in CUSMA.
22. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the crisis and mentions collaboration but provides no specific actions or scale of response.Canada continues to collaborate with allies and others in the region to address the humanitarian crisis.
23. partly answered
    Disaster AssistanceMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes a joint committee and visits but does not address waiving the 20% municipal cost requirement.Communication and coordination with those municipal leaders is going to be a critical part of our response.
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    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists general gun violence measures but does not commit to shifting focus from law-abiding owners to street gangs.We will work with the Government of Quebec to combat gun violence.
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    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists government actions without confirming the requested distinction between illegal guns and law-abiding owners.We continue to find and implement meaningful solutions such as banning military-style weapons, investing in the border to improve our police resources, or investing in our communities to create spaces.
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    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the ongoing process and apology but does not answer the hypothetical about removal from caucus.the member has apologized. He is fully co-operating with Elections Canada as it goes through this process.
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    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats prior points about cooperation without addressing the caucus removal question or the hypocrisy claim.as I indicated, the member has apologized. He is working with Elections Canada as it moves through its process.
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    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses willingness to work together but does not directly accept the joint task force proposal.Absolutely, I am always ready to work with my Bloc Québécois colleagues.
29. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites existing investments and openness but does not address accepting the specific task force proposal.My door is always open to work with all members of the House.
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    InfrastructureMr. Tako Van Popta (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the visit and commitment to rebuild but does not outline a concrete plan to prevent recurrence.We have made a commitment to British Columbia and to the people impacted by these floods that we will be there for them during the rebuild.
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    Disaster AssistanceEd Fast (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the Red Cross matching but avoids addressing why other agencies are excluded or committing to expand it.Just last week, the Prime Minister announced that the federal and provincial governments will match each and every dollar raised by the Canadian Red Cross.
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    InfrastructureMr. Brad Vis (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions a joint committee but does not detail concrete actions by the new agency for infrastructure.It is why we have established, with the British Columbia government, a joint committee to make sure that all of the ministers whose portfolios have been impacted by these devastating floods are at the table and working collaboratively.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the yes/no tour request and restates general government talking points instead.our government has been hard at work since 2015, to support the transition in Canada with the transformation of our energy sector, our transportation sector and our industrial sector to a low-carbon economy for all Canadians and for all sectors of the economy, as well as the nation.
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    The EconomyMr. Ryan Williams (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges supply but immediately changes subject to urging support for Bill C-2.That is entirely appropriate, so let me propose one thing we can all do to support Canadians in this difficult moment, when the omicron variant has appeared.
35. partly answered
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses rural concerns only by highlighting one connectivity initiative while ignoring the listed issues of inflation and shortages.We do understand rural Canadians, and the number one thing we promised is connectivity in rural Canada.
36. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes accepting one interim recommendation but does not commit to the full Deschamps timeline requested.I accepted the interim basis recommendation of Madam Justice Arbour on November 4 to transfer cases from the military justice system to the civil justice system.
37. answered
    Diversity and InclusionMr. Kevin Vuong (Independent) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly updates on funding amounts and programs addressing racism and anti-Asian hate.since 2019, our government has committed close to $100 million through Canada's anti-racism strategy, including $70 million to support community organizations across Canada, addressing issues of anti-racism and multiculturalism.