Commons advances economic update bill as protests spark clashes in question period

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1. deflected
   COVID-19 ProtestsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers congratulations and condemnation of symbols rather than any plan or role for solving the impasse.When it comes to the ongoing protests, all of our government and I clearly condemn the desecration of national monuments and the display of hateful symbols that this protest has tolerated.
2. deflected
   COVID-19 ProtestsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recounts a colleague's remarks on symbols instead of offering any olive branch or solution.His words are a powerful reminder that every member of the House has a responsibility to speak out against a movement that tolerates such—
3. misdirected
   COVID-19 ProtestsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner with a 'bad apple' accusation instead of addressing the impasse or olive branch.the member opposite has just used the "bad apple" excuse.
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   The EconomyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as a false narrative and lists positive statistics without addressing inflation or a plan.the Conservatives continue to irresponsibly push a false economic narrative.
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   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly compares inflation rates across countries but does not address controlling spending.unlike the Conservatives, Canadians understand that inflation is a global phenomenon.
6. partly answered
   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states federal pandemic spending clearly but does not address increasing health transfers to 35%.be very clear about the fact that $8 out of every $10 spent to fight this pandemic came from our federal government.
7. deflected
   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats federal spending figures without addressing the specific request to raise transfers to 35%.It is the federal government that is supporting Canadians across the country today.
8. deflected
   Diversity and InclusionMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks the asker and notes impacts on racialized Canadians without addressing differential police treatment.When we consider the protests that are happening right now in Ottawa, we need to be very mindful of the impact they are having on racialized Canadians, new Canadians and indigenous Canadians.
9. deflected
   Diversity and InclusionMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The response focuses on symbols at the protest rather than explaining differences in police treatment.His powerful words remind us that every member has a responsibility to stand up to a movement that tolerates such symbols.
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    HousingMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lists government initiatives but does not address the rise in housing prices directly.We brought in the national housing strategy.
11. deflected
    The EconomyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). rhetorical question.Shifts to criticizing Conservative spending proposals instead of addressing price increases.it is interesting for me to hear the Conservatives today criticize government spending, because I remember just a few months ago on the campaign trail they proposed government spending that was actually higher than what we proposed.
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    The EconomyMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Responds with positive economic stats instead of addressing the claim about policies causing inflation or misery.Our GDP grew 5.4% in the third quarter, surpassing the U.S., Japan, the U.K. and Australia.
13. answered
    The EconomyMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Directly provides comparative inflation rates to counter the claim.Our inflation rate is 4.8%. In the U.S., it is 7%. In Germany, it is 5.3%. In the U.K., it is 5.4%.
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    The EconomyMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Attacks Conservatives' voting record instead of addressing spending and affordability.it was the Conservatives who voted against Bill C-2 and the lockdown support
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges importance of energy sector but pivots to lower-carbon transition without addressing Saudi oil imports.Certainly the energy sector in the country is an important part of our overall economy and will continue to be as we move forward toward a lower-carbon future.
16. answered
    COVID-19 ProtestsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Clearly states the roles and readiness of federal support.The Ottawa Police Service and the Parliamentary Protective Service are the ones responsible for the areas affected by the protests.
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    COVID-19 ProtestsMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer stresses operational independence instead of addressing leadership on the crisis.These are independent decisions because they are operations.
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    COVID-19 ProtestsMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the task force request by telling protesters to leave.The protesters' message has been delivered. Everyone understood, but now it is time to clear out, respect the process and respect the freedoms of the people who live in Ottawa.
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    The EconomyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to GDP growth data rather than any cost-of-living action plan.This week, Statistics Canada released new data showing that our GDP increased by 0.6% last November.
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    The EconomyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' narrative instead of offering concrete measures.there may be a reason why the numbers, the data and the international comparisons do not please the Conservatives.
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    The EconomyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists existing programs but ignores the budget-balancing question.I am very happy to talk about the concrete measures we have taken, such as the Canada child benefit and the child care plan.
22. answered
    HealthMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms the health-based approach and commits to working with the member.like the member opposite, our government recognizes that problematic substance use is a health issue.
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    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer endorses collaboration but omits any commitment to raising the health transfer.We all agreed that we have to work together, not only to repair the damages created by COVID-19 but to build a stronger health care system
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    The EconomyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise by citing recovery statistics instead of outlining a plan.yet again, I would like to point to the fact that Conservatives are pushing a false economic narrative.
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    The EconomyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses debt metrics but ignores the requested plan for gas prices and inflation.Our public debt charges as a percentage of GDP are 0.9% this fiscal year.
26. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Details financial supports but does not address trucking mandates or the specific feed crisis question.We are providing $500 million through the AgriRecovery program and $4 million to the Canadian Federation of Agriculture for the Hay West initiative.
27. misdirected
    HousingMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores current affordability issues and instead attacks the Conservatives' voting record.Why did Conservatives vote against the Canada housing benefit, which is delivering real money into the pockets of Canadians to help them with rent?
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    PrivacyMr. René Villemure (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses privacy importance but avoids answering whether the tender will be suspended.That is why, in just a few minutes, I will be speaking with members of the committee to explain why these data are confidential, private, disaggregated and anonymized, and why they are so important to the Canadian government.
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    PrivacyMr. René Villemure (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Invokes precautionary principle and pandemic impacts but evades the yes-or-no question on the tender.We have applied it to protecting personal information, of course, as well as to protecting people's health and safety.
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    The EconomyKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Lists existing benefit payments but offers no targeted plan for inflation or gas prices.A single mother with two children will receive up to $13,660 from the Canada child benefit.
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    The EconomyMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights new supports without addressing carbon tax increases, mandates, or rollback requests.seniors received an extra $500 through the GIS this summer, and we are increasing the OAS by 15%.
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    The EconomyMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Pivots to child care and attacks the Conservatives instead of addressing the utility bill or inflation question.What I do not understand is how the Conservatives have the temerity to talk about affordability, but they campaigned on killing our early learning and child care plan.
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    The EconomyRob Moore (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to vaccination instead of addressing the lockdown study or policy.One way to avoid lockdowns, and one way to return to a more normal life, is to be vaccinated.
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    The EconomyMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights child care policy rather than addressing inflation or gasoline prices.we worked with the provincial government to come to a historic child care agreement last December
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    The EconomyMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges global inflation and mentions benefits but offers no specific new measures on inflation.inflation is a global phenomenon.
36. answered
    PovertyMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly agrees to work on a national school meal program as requested.I look forward to working with my hon. colleague on this initiative.
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    Natural ResourcesMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the NIRB review process without directly assuring no corners will be cut.We will continue to work with the Inuit rights holders as the independent NIRB process unfolds
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    Business of the HouseMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides the legislative schedule for the upcoming days as requested.this afternoon and tomorrow will be dedicated to the second reading debate of Bill C-8