Conservatives propose splitting covid bill as throne speech debate resumes

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges inflation concerns but pivots to its global nature and unrelated affordability programs without addressing refusal or direct inflation measures.Inflation is an issue of real concern to Canadians, but we know that it is a global phenomenon, not a problem unique to Canada.
2. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists benefit amounts but avoids addressing the lack of focus on inflation in the throne speech or committing to action.A single mother of two will get $13,600 from the Canada child benefit.
3. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer recites past tax and benefit changes but does not engage with controlling spending or directly tackling inflation.My first vote in the House was on cutting taxes for the middle class.
4. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats benefit figures without addressing the specific food price increases or committing to inflation action.A single mom with two kids will receive $13,600 from the Canada child benefit
5. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes the global nature of inflation and lists affordability plans but sidesteps any direct plan to address the crisis.We also know that this is a global phenomenon and not a made-in-Canada issue.
6. partly answered
   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges pesticide concerns and references election commitments but provides no detail on GMO self-regulation or the requested action.We made a number of commitments during the election campaign that we will be working on over the next few months
7. answered
   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly agrees on the need for transparency and states that an independent review has been called for.we completely agree that more transparency is needed.
8. deflected
   TaxationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights platform measures on corporate taxes but does not address the fiscal update question or the claim of favoring the ultrarich.Our government is committed to asking those who prospered during the pandemic to help pay more for those who did not.
9. deflected
   SeniorsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates general support for seniors without addressing the GIS clawback fix or immediate payment promise.When it comes to this issue, we are working hard to find the right solution to support those most affected.
10. misdirected
    The EconomyMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists economic stats and attacks Conservatives rather than addressing inflation responsibility or policy changes.The Conservatives do not like that the economy is growing, but we do and so do Canadians.
11. deflected
    The EconomyMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to personal anecdote and repeats job stats without addressing monetary policy or inflation concerns.it is an honour to debate this question with my former student from Campus Saint-Jean.
12. partly answered
    HealthMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer accepts Auditor General recommendations and notes work underway but does not address specific numbers of lost cases or infection risks.We accept all of the recommendations made by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada as a result of this audit.
13. deflected
    HealthMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer criticizes the questioner's consistency instead of addressing border management failures or quarantine tracking.I sometimes have a hard time following what the hon. member is saying.
14. partly answered
    HealthMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer accepts recommendations and notes ongoing work but avoids explaining lost tests or trust issues with testing.We are accepting all of the recommendations of the Auditor General, and work is already under way to ensure that we are learning from some of the observations that she has made.
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    HealthMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reiterates general protection efforts without addressing border circumvention or job impacts on US airports.We certainly recognize and acknowledge the recommendations that were made by the Auditor General.
16. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists past OAS actions but does not address extending the increase to all seniors or rising food costs for 65-74 group.We will be increasing OAS by 10% for those older seniors.
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    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates government priorities without addressing specific GIS cuts or CERB impacts mentioned.strengthening income security for seniors has been a top priority for our government, and that is why our government has strengthened GIS for vulnerable seniors.
18. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer mentions funding for celebrations but avoids committing to creating the jubilee medal.we are going to provide funding to communities across the country to celebrate the jubilee and all the things we have accomplished together, as many countries in the Commonwealth are still considering options.
19. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to vaccination advice and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing the medal request.Maybe that is a thing the Conservatives may want to consider.
20. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights admission records but does not address concrete steps for reducing the 1.8 million application backlog.I can tell the member opposite that we are on pace to hit an all-time record, with 401,000 new Canadians admitted this year.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again emphasizes records and economic recovery without outlining actions on backlogs.we are going to set a record for the number of people who are admitted to Canada this year.
22. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges the Auditor General report and agrees with recommendations but offers no specific new actions.We understand the importance of this audit, and we agree with her recommendations.
23. deflected
    HealthMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer thanks the Auditor General and notes future work but does not explain the tracking or contact failures.Our government will work to ensure that we are implementing the recommendations on a go-forward basis.
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    FinanceMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses general transparency measures and timelines but does not address whether accounts were reopened or altered.Our annual audited financial statements in the public accounts will be tabled this month within normal legislated timelines.
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    FinanceMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general transparency measures and timelines without addressing the delay or accusations of manipulation.Our annual audited financial statements in the Public Accounts of Canada will be tabled this month within normal legislated timelines.
26. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Corey Tochor (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms all non-emitting sources including nuclear are on the table but does not address the claim of zero concrete action.All non-emitting sources of energy are on the table and are a part of the energy mix as we go forward.
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    SeniorsMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights the 10% OAS increase for those 75+ but ignores the request for an ambitious agenda and indexation review.Our plan delivers on our promise to increase OAS by 10% for seniors who are 75 and older.
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    EmploymentMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses improving fairness in the program but does not address combating poaching of workers.Frankly, there needs to be more fairness in the employer-worker relationship, and we are working hard on that.
29. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes a discussion with Quebec's minister and the need for system integrity but offers no specific anti-poaching measures.It is essential that as we bring more workers in, we strengthen the integrity of the system.
30. answered
    HealthMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that the CBSA was instructed to be more flexible with returning Canadians.Last week, I instructed the Canada Border Services Agency to be a bit more flexible with Canadians returning to Canada.
31. deflected
    HealthMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends ArriveCAN and border tools without addressing the call to release fully vaccinated Canadians from quarantine.It is essential that we continue to use tools, like ArriveCAN, that protect the health and safety of Canadians.
32. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general Middle East policy and peace goals instead of addressing the funding allegation.Canada is a steadfast ally of Israel and a friend of the Palestinian people.
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    Small BusinessMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts entirely to CPP benefits without addressing the tax hike or small business affordability.The CPP enhancement represents a major step in improving retirement outcomes for workers and reducing the uncertainty that many Canadians feel about being able to save for retirement.
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    Small BusinessMr. Dan Mazier (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.Answer praises farm families and pandemic support but ignores the fertilizer cap and its costs.Supporting them, particularly through this very difficult time of the pandemic, has been a top priority for the government.
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    SeniorsMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges the CERB-GIS issue and promises work on a solution but sidesteps the fraudsters accusation and broader seniors criticism.When it comes to the issue the member raised with respect to the CERB and the GIS, we are aware of it and are working to find the best solution for those affected.
36. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer expresses commitment to oversight and discussions but does not confirm implementation of the specific committee recommendations.We are going to continue to work with the RCMP to ensure that we provide top, world-class law enforcement right across the country so that we can have public safety for all Canadians.
37. answered
    Points of OrderMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly accepts the point of order and commits to preventing recurrence.I appreciate the opposition bringing this to our attention, and we will do our best to make sure it does not happen in the future.