Commons resumes throne speech debate as inflation and protests draw fire

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the PBO report on stimulus and inflation and pivots to unrelated GDP growth data.the Conservatives continue to push a false narrative to talk down the Canadian economy.
2. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again avoids addressing inflation or meeting constituents and instead highlights IMF growth projections.The truth is, Canada's economic potential just keeps growing.
3. partly answered
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly rebuts the personal attack by noting shared grocery shopping and provides comparative inflation data.It is important to note that inflation in Canada is below the G7 average, the G20 average and the OECD average.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the cost-of-living comparison and instead attacks the Conservatives for opposing Bill C-2.the people who should be apologizing to Canadians are the Conservatives, because before Christmas, just as the omicron wave was rising, it was the Conservatives who voted against Bill C-2
5. misdirected
   The EconomyMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again pivots to blaming Conservatives on Bill C-2 and job recovery instead of addressing cost-of-living fixes or an apology.if there is anyone in the House who needs to apologize to Canadians, it is the Conservatives who voted against Bill C-2
6. partly answered
   COVID‑19 ProtestsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses engagement with trucking stakeholders but does not confirm any meeting with the Prime Minister or Deputy Prime Minister.Our government has consistently been meeting with stakeholders, including representatives of the trucking industry.
7. partly answered
   COVID‑19 ProtestsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer agrees on the need for Parliament to function and supports authorities but does not directly assure opening Parliament Hill to traffic.We must and will support the authorities—
8. answered
   COVID‑19 ProtestsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the border blockade and calls for it to end so affected truckers can proceed.We ask that this blockade end so those individuals, those truck drivers who are doing their jobs, are able to get home, deliver the goods for Canadians and continue their jobs.
9. answered
   HousingMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists government programs to help with home ownership.we are also enabling more Canadians than ever before to access their dream of home ownership through the first-time homebuyer incentive.
10. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids domestic policy actions by emphasizing global inflation comparisons.I know that Canadians, unlike the Conservatives, understand that inflation is a global phenomenon.
11. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses cost-of-living help via existing programs but ignores the specific inflation impact raised.it is exactly why our government has acted, since we were elected in 2015, to bring forward the Canada child benefit
12. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' voting record instead of addressing ongoing inflation effects.Before Christmas, the Conservatives voted against Bill C-2
13. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to GDP and jobs recovery rather than addressing spending control or inflation.Our GDP in the third quarter was 5.4%, higher than that of the U.S., the U.K. and Japan
14. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights GDP growth statistics instead of responding to inflation or spending concerns.This is a real milestone because it shows that our GDP has now exceeded where it was before the pandemic
15. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative platform spending rather than addressing Liberal overspending claims.It was just a few months ago when we were on the campaign trail, and they proposed spending in their platform.
16. answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses processing delays by noting hiring of more staff.We have hired more public servants to meet the increased demand and we will continue to adjust internal resources
17. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue but pivots to hiring details and general promises without addressing the timeline for benefits.I will work with her and all members of the House to resolve this situation because addressing Canadians' needs is very important to our government.
18. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recognizes the human impact and states it is a priority while explaining the omicron-related increase and resources being added.I understand that each application represents one person, one family that needs help.
19. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes diplomacy and lists contacts with allies but does not address sending defensive weapons to Ukraine.When it comes to ensuring that there is not another Russian invasion of Ukraine, of course we believe in diplomacy and deterrence.
20. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates commitment to diplomatic channels and existing operations without committing to new military assistance for Ukraine.NATO members are unanimous: We have to move forward through diplomatic channels.
21. deflected
    PrivacyMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer agrees on privacy importance but reframes to health protection and anonymized data without identifying who authorized the tracking.I assume he is also emphasizing the importance of protecting people's health and safety.
22. misdirected
    PrivacyMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to defending overall pandemic handling and economic outcomes instead of addressing the data collection authorization or overreach claim.Canada's economy is far superior to the economies of other countries around the world who have also been grappling with COVID-19.
23. misdirected
    Airline IndustryMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks the asker and pivots to general government support for refunds and airlines without addressing lobbying of the CTA.I want to thank my colleague for reminding us, and reminding all Canadians, that our government was there to help Canadians with their refunds.
24. deflected
    HealthMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights multilateral advocacy and WTO work but does not commit to specific actions like the TRIPS waiver or adding medicines to CAMR.Canada supports a multilateral approach on intellectual property, specifically for COVID-19 vaccines.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyEd Fast (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer accuses asker of misleading instead of addressing the Huawei contrast or consultation.We should not mislead the House when it comes to issues of national security.
26. deflected
    Public SafetyEd Fast (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer praises asker then pivots to general national security without answering consultation or Huawei timeline.the member knows how much I appreciate him.
27. deflected
    Public SafetyEd Fast (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids Huawei decision timeline and pivots to generic data economy importance.we need national security to come first.
28. deflected
    Public SafetyEd Fast (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer begins by promising facts but cuts off without addressing Huawei decision or intelligence warnings.A bit of facts in the House sometimes helps for understanding.
29. partly answered
    HealthMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses health funding with past investments and upcoming transfer increase but not new reinforcements for fifth wave.the Canada health transfer will increase once again in a few weeks.
30. misdirected
    HealthMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to vaccination messaging instead of addressing health transfer increases or funding.the enemy is not vaccination. The enemy is COVID-19.
31. deflected
    The EconomyMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer compares global inflation rates but does not address government actions on salaries or EI premiums.Our inflation is lower than the G7 average of 5.3%
32. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservative housing record instead of addressing inflation or housing affordability policies.They have absolutely no credibility on this issue and Canadians can see through their rhetoric.
33. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Rob Morrison (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's narrative instead of addressing the specific request to cancel tax increases.we have been hearing over and over again today, and many other days, a false narrative from the Conservatives, who seem absolutely determined to talk down Canada and the Canadian economy.
34. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms readiness to impose the requested sanctions in coordination with allies.on sanctions, we are really ready to impose severe economic sanctions should Russia further invade Ukraine.
35. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer labels inflation as global and pivots to criticizing Conservatives rather than addressing the admission requested.as I have already pointed out, and as Canadians understand very well, inflation is a global phenomenon driven by global challenges
36. misdirected
    SeniorsMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' past record on retirement age instead of addressing the carbon tax question.I find it rather rich for the Conservatives to bring up seniors working past the age of retirement, because they raised the retirement age when they were in power.
37. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly details the announced funding and system improvements to address processing delays.I am pleased to share that yesterday, in order to respond to the very serious pressures the pandemic has put on our immigration system, I announced there would be an $85-million investment to improve processing times
38. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses humanitarian funding but avoids the specific request for an exemption from anti-terrorism laws.we are deeply concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and we will be there to support the people of Afghanistan, not the Taliban.
39. deflected
    Points of OrderMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Mr. Anthony Housefather (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response proposes an unrelated motion rather than addressing the Myanmar motion.That the House deplore the use of Nazi and antisemitic symbols in demonstrations on Parliament Hill and denounce their use at all times.
40. deflected
    Points of OrderMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response cites lack of notice to avoid consent instead of addressing the motion on blackface.from our perspective, we do not have a problem. I think the member was reflecting and saying no because we did not get any advance notice.
41. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly rebuts the misrepresentation claim by clarifying the vote targeted procedure not substance and addresses the consultations implication.Mr. Speaker, the member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes has actually misrepresented what happened.