House advances covid support bill after debate on timing

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1. misdirected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition leader and cites unrelated growth stats instead of addressing the mandate letter or inflation promise.the person who is misleading Canadians when it comes to the economy is the Leader of the Opposition
2. deflected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids apologizing or addressing the flagged misleading claim and instead attacks the asker on spending positions.Could the leader of flip-flops please let Canadians know what he really stands for?
3. misdirected
   The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats prior growth stats and ignores the question on cost-of-living choices facing families.Our GDP went up 5.4% in the third quarter, and we have recovered 106% of the jobs that were lost.
4. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims government focus but pivots to attacking Conservatives on U.S. relations rather than explaining the minister's absence.Canadians know they back down from the Americans in a fight.
5. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reassures farmers and references past disputes but does not address timelines or losses from the current ban.Let me also remind Canadian farmers that our government is prepared to stand up for national interests when it comes to trade with the United States.
6. answered
   JusticeMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states disagreement with Bill 21 and explains the government's position on job changes due to religion.In our society, no one should have to change jobs because of their religion.
7. deflected
   JusticeMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids committing on court challenges and instead urges against stirring trouble between governments.I am urging the member not to try to stir up trouble between us and Quebec.
8. answered
   COVID-19 Economic MeasuresMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the new support measures in Bill C-2 for potential future lockdowns.This bill will create support measures for individuals and businesses in the event of another lockdown, precisely because we agree with the NDP members that these support measures are necessary.
9. partly answered
   COVID-19 Economic MeasuresMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer agrees on need for supports and points to Bill C-2 but does not address the claim that help has been cut.That is why I urge all members of the House to support Bill C-2
10. deflected
    The EconomyMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer compares Canada to other countries but does not address the question about the Prime Minister realizing his policies are to blame.Meanwhile in Canada, inflation is lower than in all of these countries and did not increase from October to November.
11. deflected
    The EconomyMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to proposing support for Bill C-2 instead of addressing monetary policy or inflation priorities.Let us support all Canadians who work in tourism, restaurants and other hard-hit businesses across the country by supporting Bill C-2
12. misdirected
    The EconomyMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends past job recovery actions and attacks Conservative austerity rather than addressing current inflation or kitchen-table struggles.Conservative austerity would have devastated the lives of millions of Canadians.
13. misdirected
    The EconomyMs. Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservatives for past votes instead of addressing current food bank use, child hunger or inflation measures.it is very difficult to take the Conservatives seriously that they care about single parents and children when they voted against the Canada child benefit
14. answered
    JusticeMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains the procedural objection and confirms a future take-note debate on the tax exemption issue.Our objection yesterday was to the fact that one does not make a constitutional amendment with a unanimous consent motion without ever having discussed it or debated it in any forum in the House.
15. partly answered
    TransportationAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the CN situation and commits to protecting rail interests but offers no specific action on hedge fund takeover or service cuts.CN is responsible for its own leadership decisions, but let me assure my hon. colleague that our government will take action to continue to protect the interests of Canadians
16. deflected
    HealthMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes collaboration and omicron response but does not address the refusal to increase health funding before 2027 or the premiers' request.We know how important it is right now to work to get through the upcoming omicron variant crisis.
17. deflected
    HealthMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer praises intergovernmental cooperation without addressing the delayed health funding or economic update.Without the co-operation of all levels of government, we would have had thousands more deaths, we would have suffered major economic losses, and we would have put the health of millions of Canadians at risk.
18. misdirected
    HealthMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's motives and highlights past spending instead of explaining post-pandemic health funding plans.The Bloc has such a hard time acknowledging that because what they really want is to pick a fight.
19. partly answered
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists government housing investments but does not explain the source of funds behind the reported price inflation.Since coming into office, we have invested over $27 billion; brought in the national housing strategy; and brought in measures to help Canadians with housing supply, access to affordable housing, rent supports and so on.
20. misdirected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's child-care comment instead of addressing the housing inflation funding source.Unfortunately, the member for Carleton refers to support for child care as a slush fund for families.
21. misdirected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer demands an apology over child-care remarks and does not engage with the housing price inflation question.I would appreciate it if the member for Carleton would apologize to hard-working families for saying that support for child care is akin to a slush fund.
22. partly answered
    Diversity and InclusionMr. Blake Desjarlais (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for LGBTQ2 capacity building but does not commit to long-term funding beyond the current round.We always consult with the community on ways to increase the capacity of community organizations, including in the LGBTQ2 community, to serve more Canadians and to serve fellow community members.
23. partly answered
    Diversity and InclusionMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past international work but does not address appointing a special envoy for LGBTQ rights.I am very pleased to continue to do this work and to ensure that we provide that support and protection here at home and right around the world.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyEd Fast (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes national security priorities without stating when or whether Huawei will be banned.An experienced member like him would understand that when taking a decision like that, the lens through which we look at it is national security.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyEd Fast (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer compliments asker but avoids any decision on Huawei.he is a very senior member on the other side of the aisle and understands these issues.
26. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers general praise and vague commitment without addressing timeline.We will do what is best for the country.
27. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer flatters colleague but provides no commitment or timeline on ban.I am sure that, in his heart of hearts, he wants us to make the decision that is in Canadians' best interest and puts national security first.
28. partly answered
    HealthMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges patent waiver as an option but pivots to domestic vaccination focus.that is one of the options we are looking at.
29. answered
    HealthMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly details Canada's leadership at WTO on IP and access barriers.Canada is taking leadership at the WTO and working with the international community to ensure the global trading system can contribute to removing barriers to vaccine access.
30. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Alex Ruff (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends policy against mandatory minimums but does not address specific amendments requested.Serious crimes in our system will always carry serious consequences.
31. deflected
    JusticeRob Moore (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer accuses opposition of misleading rather than addressing the bill's impact.I would ask the opposition to stop misleading Canadians.
32. deflected
    JusticeRob Moore (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses harm reduction measures instead of the bill's effect on traffickers.That is why we need to do things that take into account all sorts of measures that will be helpful to save lives.
33. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes past hiring but does not address planned cuts or a timeline for resolving delays.we have made a number of investments in Veterans Affairs and we have hired over 400 case workers.
34. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms the agreement but states only that the process is ongoing without a date.The process is still ongoing, and I very much look forward to our agri-food businesses using this advantage
35. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general reforms and good employers rather than immediate action for the specific case.We want to find a way to speed up the process and increase the ratio of foreign workers in plants, which has already been done with the Province of Quebec.
36. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates existing supports and the one-time payment without addressing the May delay or the accusation of neglect.That is why our government is making a major investment through a one-time payment for seniors who have had their benefits affected.
37. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Mike Morrice (Green) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reports progress on advisories lifted but does not address the PBO's call for additional annual operating funds.In fact, 74% of long-term boil water advisories have been lifted since we have been in government.
38. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly accepts responsibility for the headset issue and apologizes.I offer a sincere apology to the House.
39. misdirected
    Personal Protective EquipmentMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The response shifts focus to whether the Chair heard votes rather than addressing the interpretation timing concern.I simply want to draw to the Chair's attention that when calling for unanimous consent moments ago, I do not know if you had the opportunity to hear everyone in the House.
40. deflected
    Personal Protective EquipmentMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer is cut off and does not engage with the point about voting time or confusion.all I am trying to say is that—
41. answered
    Personal Protective EquipmentMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer directly denies the accusation of challenging the Speaker's ruling.Mr. Speaker, I certainly was not challenging your ruling.
42. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer reciprocates the thanks and holiday wishes without any question being posed.Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. opposition colleague for his comments.