House debates repeal of mandatory minimums in Bill C-5

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1. deflected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights job recovery and fiscal plans but avoids addressing the accusation of creating household budget problems via inflation.Thanks to the choices we made and the hard work of Canadians, Canada has recovered 106% of the jobs we lost due to the pandemic compared to 83% in the U.S.
2. deflected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attributes inflation to the global pandemic and lists supports without engaging the pipeline or cost-of-living responsibility claim.That is why it has led to global inflation and that is why we will continue to keep our promise of having the backs of people.
3. deflected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends pandemic spending and claims economic strength but sidesteps the specific grocery and heating cost question.We have come back stronger and better than before.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to vaccination and ending COVID rather than government actions on inflation or family costs.That is why the best thing we can do to help families get through this economic crisis is to end COVID‑19 for good.
5. partly answered
   HousingErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes the first-time home buyer incentive but does not address why young people's homeownership hopes are being shattered.That is why we launched the first-time home buyer incentive to help first-time homebuyers pay for related costs and their mortgage.
6. misdirected
   JusticeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates disagreement with Bill 21 and supports court challenges instead of addressing the ambassador recall request.We will continue to be on the side of Quebeckers who are shocked and disappointed that Fatemeh Anvari lost her job because of her religion
7. misdirected
   JusticeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats support for freedom of religion and criticizes Bill 21 without responding to the smear campaign or consultation question.In Quebec, we stand up for freedom of religion.
8. partly answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer endorses boosters and rapid tests but does not commit to accelerating access or new health care investments.We will continue to be there with rapid tests and we will continue to be there to support the provinces.
9. answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explicitly confirms taking the three requested steps and details each one.we are already doing the three things the NDP leader mentioned.
10. deflected
    The EconomyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response ignores the personal question about struggling with bills and pivots to past tax policy.the very first thing our government did back in 2015 was to raise taxes on the wealthiest 1% and lower them on the middle class
11. deflected
    The EconomyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses small-business support but ignores the call to focus on monetary policy and inflation.every step of the way over the past six years we have been there for small and medium-sized businesses.
12. partly answered
    HousingMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions the first-time home buyer incentive but shifts to pandemic measures instead of inflation.That is why we created the first-time home buyer incentive, to help young people buy a home more quickly and pay their mortgage.
13. answered
    HousingMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists specific housing measures and contrasts them with the opposition plan.With $4 billion for municipalities to accelerate housing construction, help for first-time buyers, and initiatives to reduce transaction costs, we have real plans.
14. deflected
    The EconomyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response pivots entirely to ending the pandemic and lists unrelated supports without addressing cost-of-living data.the best thing we can do to grow the economy and help Canadians through these difficult times is put an end to this pandemic.
15. deflected
    The EconomyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the tax-on-wealthy point and cuts off without engaging the spending or inflation critique.the first thing we did was raise taxes on the wealthiest 1% so we could lower them for the middle class
16. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc's position and reframes the issue as a freedom-of-religion debate rather than addressing Bill 21 funding.The Bloc has no choice but to do what it always does: try to turn this into a federal-provincial issue and attack the government in Ottawa instead of listening to Quebeckers who have genuine concerns about freedom of expression
17. deflected
    JusticeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer restates the government's secularism position without addressing the referendum or courage questions.Quebec and Canada are already secular societies.
18. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing past Conservative policy instead of addressing current fuel prices or infrastructure delays.after years of a Conservative government that was focused on "drill, baby, drill" but unable to get pipelines built, this is the government that is actually getting TMX built
19. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses long-term pandemic supports and green investments without specifying any immediate plan to lower fuel costs.our plan from the beginning of this pandemic has been to have Canadians' backs now and into the future.
20. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again highlights TMX investment and green transformation while avoiding any concrete short-term fuel price measures.after a decade of Conservative failure on pipelines, we have actually invested in the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
21. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the climate plan and pollution pricing without addressing immediate fuel cost reductions or Saudi imports.the Conservatives continue to fail to understand that we do not have a plan for the future of our economy if we do not have a plan for the future of our environment
22. answered
    HousingMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists specific housing measures from the economic update that respond to the crisis.We will help municipalities build more and better housing more quickly with programs such as the housing accelerator fund.
23. partly answered
    HousingMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers the foreign buyer tax and other programs but does not address blind bidding or property flipping taxes.yesterday's update includes our plan to implement a national tax on non-resident, non-Canadian-owned residential real estate in Canada.
24. deflected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats housing affordability programs without explaining the causes of record price increases.we have been clear that housing affordability and home ownership are priorities for this government.
25. deflected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes housing programs instead of addressing money printing or price causes.Canadians deserve a safe and affordable place to call home.
26. misdirected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives and shifts to past government record rather than current bubble question.Indeed, we will take no lessons from Conservatives when it comes to housing, because the Harper government played no leadership role on housing
27. deflected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses pandemic support and spending without answering bubble or inflation question.That is why as a government we chose to be there for them.
28. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer accuses Bloc of stirring trouble and lists federal supports instead of addressing Bill 21 or referendum.
29. deflected
    JusticeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to general concerns about Bill 21 without responding to international or indigenous issues raised.Many people are shocked by this.
30. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer blames global pandemic and omicron for inflation without specific measures on cost of living.Inflation caused by this global pandemic is happening all over the world and Canadians are facing rising prices.
31. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reiterates pandemic support promises instead of concrete actions on gas or food price increases.We said that we would be there for them and would support them during this crisis.
32. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists some affordability measures like child benefit but does not address inflation directly or new actions.We have already made, and will continue to make, life more affordable for families, seniors and the middle class with a range of measures
33. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to COVID and vaccines without addressing fertilizer policy or food prices.Conservatives do not seem to recognize this inflation is a result of the COVID pandemic and disruptions around the world to our economy because of it.
34. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer praises farmers and references past governments but ignores the fertilizer cap question entirely.Farmers have told me how frustrated they were by the Harper government's shutdown of the PFRA, which is why we are bringing back a Canadian water agency
35. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the Conservatives' conduct instead of addressing the trust fund or fuel prices.I will admit to regularly being surprised by the depths the Conservatives will stoop to—
36. partly answered
    SeniorsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the one-time payment plan but does not specify timing or address immediate affordability concerns raised.That is why we are making a major investment through a one-time payment for seniors whose benefits have been affected.
37. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Mike Morrice (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms commitment to the benefit and partnership process but provides no timeline or fast-track details.We continue to work hand in hand with stakeholders and community members.
38. answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly corrects the procedural request regarding unanimous consent.This member knows better than that. We cannot ask for a unanimous consent motion after you have already entertained one.