Conservatives move supply day motion on housing as opposition day debate dominates

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1. deflected
   HousingErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes housing programs but ignores the inflation crisis question entirely.We are the party in government that brought federal leadership back into the housing issue by bringing in the national housing strategy.
2. partly answered
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses the Bank of Canada mandate review process but does not commit to thinking about monetary policy.The bank has undertaken an extensive process on this matter.
3. misdirected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the question as cheap shots instead of addressing the 2% target claim.Canadians quite rightly expect better from all MPs than taking cheap shots at the strong, independent institutions that have served the national interest with so much predictability and good service.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer attacks the opposition's voting record rather than addressing abandonment of future generations.Every single time we proposed more investments in affordable housing, the leader of the official opposition and his party voted against that.
5. deflected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses affordability measures but avoids the 2% inflation target question.Our child care plan will reduce family expenses significantly.
6. deflected
   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer thanks the Auditor General but does not address fixing the missing test results.We greatly appreciate her review, and we will take her perspective and her findings into consideration as we look forward and continue to protect the health and safety of Canadians.
7. deflected
   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer warns about Omicron cases but does not explain the contact failure for positive tests.That is why we must continue to work together to protect people's health here in Canada.
8. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists existing benefits but does not address taxing the super wealthy.A single mom with two kids will receive $13,600 from the Canada child benefit
9. answered
   The EconomyMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses fair taxation for the wealthy by outlining specific tax measures on banks and global minimum tax.our government is committed to asking those who prospered during the pandemic to help a little more for those who did not.
10. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Lists past programs instead of addressing whether inflation is merely global or due to incompetence.since taking office, this government has been focused on making life more affordable for Canadians.
11. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the question on results for constituents and instead attacks the Conservatives for flip-flopping.I find it particularly shocking that the flip-flopping is happening during the same question period.
12. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.Lists existing benefits rather than outlining new actions to curb rising grocery and other costs.A single mother with two children will receive $13,600 from the Canada child benefit
13. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answers a question about housing spending instead of addressing responsibility for deficits and inflation.Since 2015, we have invested over $27 billion in affordable housing
14. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Discusses supply-chain pressures and government priorities but avoids the request to repeat the phrase in French.the pressures created by the disruptions in the supply chain and the shift from purchasing services to purchasing goods are real, but they are also transitory.
15. answered
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses the duration question by framing inflation as global and transitory with comparative data.Inflation in Canada in November was 4.5%. In the United States, it was 6.2%.
16. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on fraud consequences and benefit necessity without addressing how to stop gangs from accessing handguns.fraud in the system is unacceptable, and it should come with serious consequences.
17. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists past actions without addressing the call for urgent new steps on illegal firearms.we are the government that strengthened gun control.
18. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer references past steps and meetings but avoids committing to immediate deployment of resources.We have taken important steps to fight gun violence, and we will keep taking action to prevent further tragedies.
19. partly answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses fraud accountability but does not specify when the minister learned of the CERB misuse.We are working and will continue to work with all appropriate jurisdictions and authorities to ensure that these individuals and others who commit fraud are held accountable.
20. deflected
    Public SafetyMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats zero-tolerance stance and CERB benefits without addressing immediate action on fraud funding crime.I will remind the House that eight million Canadians benefited from the CERB.
21. misdirected
    Public SafetyMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer turns to attacking Conservatives instead of detailing steps to end CERB fraud or gun violence.When will Conservatives get on side and actually take the action necessary to reduce gun violence?
22. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes support measures and ongoing work but provides no timeline for resolving the GIS clawback.I can assure the hon. member that this is an issue we are working extremely closely on to find the right solution to and to support those affected.
23. answered
    LabourMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the government's approach to negotiations and that talks occur at the bargaining table.We negotiate at the bargaining table, not in public.
24. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms priority on official languages but does not confirm Treasury Board as the central enforcement agency.As I told him, protecting and promoting the French language is a top priority for this government and for me as minister.
25. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks the asker and expresses intent to reintroduce the bill without addressing the specific question about Treasury Board's role.We will do all we can to reintroduce this bill as soon as possible.
26. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states general policy on fraud without addressing the specific allegation about a Liberal MP.I can assure this House that the government has zero tolerance for fraud.
27. answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms that every allegation of fraud, including this one, will be followed up.I can assure this House that my office and my department follow up on every allegation of fraud, and this would be no exception.
28. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the commitment to 26 weeks but does not address the request for 50 weeks.That is why, in budget 2021, we committed to expanding benefits from 15 to 26 weeks.
29. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the 26-week commitment and consultations but does not commit to 50 weeks.of course we know that people who are sick need more weeks of EI sickness benefits, which is why we committed to extending the benefits from 15 weeks to 26 weeks.
30. deflected
    HealthMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the app and policy in general without addressing the specific quarantine case of Brian Laird.The ArriveCAN app is a vital tool in the fight against this pandemic.
31. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refers the question to the Minister of National Defence instead of providing any substantive response.She is obliviously very mindful and on top of this file, and I know she is in contact with the parliament and will provide appropriate details.
32. deflected
    SeniorsMrs. Anna Roberts (Conservative) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past actions but does not address the specific question about helping seniors facing inflation and medical costs.One of the first things we did was to restore the age of eligibility for OAS back to 65.
33. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses concern and general principles but does not commit to joining allies or standing with Taiwan.The parties must abstain from any action that could potentially compromise peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
34. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks the RCMP and discusses general law enforcement but avoids addressing who pays for retroactive salaries.I know we will continue to have good discussions at both the provincial and municipal levels to ensure that we continue to provide world-class law enforcement right across the country.
35. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question by pointing out irony instead of answering yes or no.I think members would agree with me that it is somewhat ironic, coming from the party of Stephen Harper, to be lectured—
36. deflected
    Emergency PreparednessMs. Lisa Marie Barron (NDP) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins by expressing concern but does not address the timeline for an emergency response plan.we are of course deeply concerned about—
37. answered
    HousingMr. Kevin Vuong (Independent) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides specific programs and funding aimed at addressing homelessness.during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have substantially increased funding for the reaching home program to make sure that frontline organizations, including municipalities, have more flexible funding to address homelessness.