Commons resumes debate on throne speech as Liberals face opposition on economy

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1. misdirected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's consistency instead of addressing spending accountability.The member for Durham seems to now have lost his nerve, but I guess flip-flops from the Conservative leader are no surprise to Canadian voters or, indeed, to the Conservative caucus.
2. deflected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains policy distinctions but evades the direct yes-or-no request on Bank of Canada action.Monetary policy decisions about interest rates and the money supply are the province of the Bank of Canada.
3. deflected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to comparing past Conservative spending proposals rather than addressing business closures or tax increases.While we proposed a deficit of $156.9 billion for 2021-22, the Conservatives proposed a $168-billion deficit.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists global city rankings instead of addressing budget balancing or inflation commitments.What do these 10 cities have in common? None of them are in Canada.
5. misdirected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again lists unaffordable cities abroad rather than outlining any plan to address cost of living.What do those 11 cities have in common? None of them are in Canada.
6. partly answered
   Forestry IndustryMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and states ongoing work but provides no timeline or specific actions.We are working closely with the unions and the industry.
7. partly answered
   Forestry IndustryMr. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms familiarity and commitment to defense but does not address separate treatment for Quebec.I promise all Canadians and all Quebeckers that we will continue to work hard to defend this important industry.
8. partly answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer supports vaccination and new measures but does not clarify consistent travel rules or a detailed plan.I would really like to thank Canada's public health authorities for responding with such swift action.
9. deflected
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer thanks officials but never addresses whether a clear travel plan will be provided.I really want to thank all the officials at the Public Health Agency of Canada and our border services for responding so quickly to defend us all from the omicron variant.
10. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the benefit mechanics but does not confirm eligibility for share-of-profits fishers.We will continue working with the fishers to make sure they are supported in every way possible.
11. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.Answer accuses the member of misunderstanding and restates the original arrangement without answering the yes-or-no question.it is clearly the member opposite who does not understand the situation.
12. misdirected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses salmon protection funding but never names the five species or identifies which are most at risk.There are runs right across our coasts that are in trouble, including all of the major salmon species.
13. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Leslyn Lewis (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes conservation priorities but never states whether the minister has read the Marshall decisions.what I do understand is that the conservation, protection and restoration of abundance of our stocks are of primordial importance to our communities
14. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms the right recognized by the Court but does not confirm whether the minister will abide by the 1999 committee report.The Supreme Court of Canada recognized the right of 35 first nations in Quebec's Gaspé region and Atlantic Canada to harvest for reasonable subsistence purposes.
15. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises fishing economies but never addresses whether the proposed marine protected area will be stopped.I am pleased to have the opportunity to say once again that economies based on fishing and fisheries production are very important to me and to my department.
16. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites existing border investments and one seizure but does not commit to new task force or tighter controls.We have already invested more than $350 million in additional resources at the border.
17. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists general actions without addressing the specific call to use customs expertise between crossings.We have added resources at the border. We have banned assault weapons. We have proposed new partnerships with the Quebec government and municipalities, including Montreal, to ban handguns, with an investment of at least $1 billion.
18. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The minister claims existing cooperation but does not directly address restoring RCMP-SQ cooperation or creating a new task force.There are several joint forums with the U.S. and several others with the Government of Quebec. There is a great deal of co-operation going on between our police forces to stop firearms trafficking at the border.
19. deflected
    National DefenceKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The response affirms support but provides no details on force options or command structure.Canada will continue to remain steadfast in our support of Ukraine, especially in the face of unwanted Russian aggression.
20. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses advocacy efforts but avoids confirming whether the Prime Minister raised the specific issue with the President.I raised a number of concerns with respect to the sector, including Line 5, with my colleague Secretary Granholm when I met with her at COP26, and we will certainly continue to advocate on behalf of Canadian interests.
21. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The minister lists government actions supporting the sector without addressing the premise of declining relations or failure to coordinate.
22. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer focuses on general climate efforts without engaging the question about fossil fuel subsidies.since 2015, our government has been making a sustained effort on a national scale to implement the necessary measures and to help Canada significantly reduce emissions so that all sectors and all regions of the country can participate and prosper.
23. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights climate commitments and investments but does not specify amounts or plans targeted at energy workers' transition.We have committed over $100 billion with respect to climate action that will result not only in the reduction of emissions but also in economic activity that will drive jobs and growth in all regions of this country.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyEd Fast (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The minister emphasizes the importance of security without providing a timeline or decision on Huawei.When it comes to security, Canadians at home know that we will make no compromise. National security comes first.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyEd Fast (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids any commitment on Huawei ban or timeline and instead pivots to general security assurances while chiding the questioner.We will take the best decision for this generation and future generations when it comes to protecting our network.
26. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the goal of clean water and cites investments but does not address the missed deadline or refusal to set a new one.We are working with the partners who are still experiencing clean drinking water advisories and we will get this done.
27. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends past progress and funding but sidesteps the specific PBO funding gap and ongoing 44 advisories without a timeline.We allocated billions of dollars, and we have been able to lift the majority of those water advisories.
28. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.Answer recognizes the GIS-CERB issue and promises work on a solution but provides no details or timeline for fixing the benefit cuts.I want to assure the hon. member that we are working extremely hard on this to find the right solution to help those who are affected
29. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists general senior supports but again only vaguely promises to address the GIS calculation problem without committing to the proposed fix.I can assure the hon. member and all members in this House that we are working hard to find a solution to help those affected.
30. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to record immigration numbers instead of addressing LMIA processing delays and resulting deportation notices.this year we accepted a record number of foreign workers.
31. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Larry Brock (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the election timing criticism and lists existing programs without linking them to the immediate labour shortage crisis.That is why we have made the largest investment in training for workers in Canadian history.
32. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Jeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to climate resilience spending and avoids the fertilizer reduction target, MNP loss estimates, or food supply concerns.This is why we have invested almost half a billion dollars in measures to provide farmers with incentives and to make it more affordable for them to buy more energy-efficient equipment.
33. deflected
    Aviation IndustryMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). loaded question.The answer gives general assurances about collaboration and safety without addressing the specific procedure changes or their impacts.I can assure my colleague, and all Canadians, that our government has been working collaboratively with stakeholders in the aviation sector.
34. answered
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly affirms support for nuclear expansion as part of non-emitting technologies and details ongoing work.In the transition to a low-carbon economy and to a net-zero future, we must consider all non-emitting technologies, including wind, solar, hydro and, yes, nuclear energy.
35. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes hiring of case managers but does not address awareness of the specific problems or prior inaction.That is why we have hired over 450 case managers since we formed the government, and we intend, and will do more, to ensure the veterans in our country receive the remuneration they deserve.
36. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes general investments and partnership without addressing the specific long-standing advisories or timelines for the named communities.This is a top priority for our government, to end long-term drinking water advisories across the country.
37. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer condemns the dumping and references enforcement tools but provides no update on actions to remove the specific facility.Disposing of waste in this manner is dangerous to people, to the environment and to our fish stocks, and it is unacceptable.