Commons advances economic update bill as protests and health funding clash in question period

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   COVID-19 ProtestsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions RCMP support but does not specify any Prime Minister actions to end the protest.It is important to follow the law, recognize how destructive the convoy has been, and continue to support residents.
2. deflected
   HealthMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.Restates general support for provinces without addressing health transfer discussions.We have been there to support the provinces and territories from the beginning of the COVID‑19 pandemic, and we will continue to work with the provinces and territories to fight COVID‑19 together.
3. deflected
   HealthMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.Lists past funding amounts but avoids committing to increased transfers or meetings.Indeed, we have provided $63.7 billion in support of Canada's health response, including $14 billion for vaccines, including $5.3 billion for PPE, and, last year alone, we provided almost $42 billion in cash support to provinces and territories.
4. misdirected
   HealthMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts to vaccination and anti-vax remarks instead of addressing health transfer negotiations.I will also acknowledge that we must continue to work to ensure that people are getting vaccinated, talk to our communities about getting vaccinated, and not bow to pressure from the anti-vax lobby, which seems quite insistent to remove that from the conversation.
5. deflected
   HealthMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.Claims regular meetings occur but does not address specific transfer increases or 100-day timeline.The Prime Minister meets with the provinces and territories on a regular basis, as does our amazing Minister of Health
6. partly answered
   COVID-19 ProtestsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Confirms RCMP-Ottawa Police cooperation but does not address creating a crisis task force.there is a great deal of co-operation going on between the RCMP and the Ottawa Police Service, which is the police of jurisdiction here in Ottawa.
7. deflected
   COVID-19 ProtestsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.States operational decisions are police matters and avoids confirming contact with protesters.I hope my colleague understands that operational decisions are made by the police of jurisdiction, which in this case is the Ottawa Police Service.
8. answered
   Veterans AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mr. Darrell Samson (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses backlog reduction and temporary worker funding via past investments.Our government's investment of nearly $200 million has increased staff, with hundreds of staff workers, and allowed us to speed up processes.
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Vance Badawey (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots from education crisis to water advisories without addressing school or teachers.Our department will follow up with the community, and continue to follow up with the community to ensure a path forward that works for them.
10. partly answered
    Disaster AssistanceMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms work with province and funds available but gives no timeline for Princeton's $2 million.We have made over $5 billion available through the disaster financial assistance fund.
11. partly answered
    Disaster AssistanceMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges frustration and notes partnership process but still provides no specific commitment or timeline.We are working very hard with the province.
12. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights past poverty reduction programs instead of new steps on current cost-of-living pressures.We are the government that introduced the CCB and the GIS, which are both indexed for inflation
13. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer compares Canada's inflation rate to other countries rather than addressing domestic job losses or spending decisions.Canada's latest inflation rate was about 4.8%.
14. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer turns to questioning Conservative support for artists instead of addressing CRTC fee abolition.What are the Conservatives going to do this time?
15. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states users are out of the bill but does not explain why the exclusion mechanism is complex.Platforms are in and users are out.
16. answered
    COVID-19 ProtestsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly confirms RCMP resources will be provided to assist Ottawa police.Yesterday I confirmed whether the RCMP could provide additional support and resources on the ground to assist the Ottawa Police Service
17. deflected
    COVID-19 ProtestsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses law but ignores towing request and PM location.That is why it is very important for the RCMP to be there to provide its support to the Ottawa Police Service and to assure everyone that the law must be followed, even on Wellington Street and throughout Ottawa.
18. deflected
    COVID-19 Economic MeasuresMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.Praises policies but never explains why CEO payouts were allowed.Thanks to our government's decisive economic policies, we have avoided the economic scarring that followed the 2008 economic crisis.
19. misdirected
    COVID-19 Economic MeasuresMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores verification timeline and attacks Conservatives instead.It is unfortunate that with the wave of omicron, the Conservative Party voted against Bill C-2 , which brought in measures that are currently supporting Canadians.
20. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Asserts seriousness without addressing the specific contract or security lapse.I can assure the member that all issues relating to cybersecurity and national security are reviewed by the relevant agencies to make sure that we protect data and we protect the safety of all Canadians.
21. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Dismisses question by claiming opposition cannot give lessons on security.I do not think we can take lessons from my colleagues.
22. partly answered
    HealthMr. Blake Desjarlais (NDP) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges timeline exists but provides no details or dates.there is a timeline going forward to ensure that blood donations can be made by everybody in Canada.
23. deflected
    Aviation IndustryMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Ms. Annie Koutrakis (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats travel advice without giving any reopening timeline.We will not hesitate to adjust these measures as needed.
24. deflected
    HealthMike Lake (Conservative) asked Mrs. Élisabeth Brière (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses process but never states the actual hotline number.The CRTC is currently considering public input from consultations that have been extended, and replies will be accepted until March 2022 to accommodate additional interventions and formats more accessible to persons with disabilities, such as video.
25. partly answered
    HealthMike Lake (Conservative) asked Mrs. Élisabeth Brière (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses investment but avoids giving a specific date requested.We are investing $25 million over five years to develop, implement, expand and sustain a fully operational pan-Canadian suicide prevention service that can also provide virtual services.
26. deflected
    HealthMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The response focuses on vaccinations and past election instead of providing a plan or addressing unity.That is why we have been working with all Canadians. We put this question on the ballot in the last election.
27. partly answered
    HealthMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes provincial jurisdiction but does not provide federal metrics or timeline.My colleague knows that many of the lockdowns are provincial in nature.
28. deflected
    COVID-19 ProtestsMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The response restates vaccine policy and police jurisdiction without addressing the call for federal leadership.On the ground, we need to respect the police's jurisdiction over operational decisions.
29. deflected
    COVID-19 ProtestsMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats science and police role points without committing to a crisis task force.we must respect the role of the police, as they have the skills and jurisdiction to make operational decisions on the ground.
30. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked Mr. Darrell Samson (Liberal). substantive question.The response attacks the prior government instead of addressing the inflation adjustment policy.I will also share with Canadians that it was the previous government that fired 1,000 workers and closed nine offices.
31. deflected
    The EconomyMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to global inflation and election promises rather than admitting or addressing domestic policy impact.Interestingly enough, Conservatives often accuse us of over-investing in Canadians.
32. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Michael Kram (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response emphasizes climate efforts without addressing the fertilizer reduction's effect on new plants.We are working with industry representatives to find the best solutions.
33. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights recovery stats and past supports without addressing the timeline for affordability.We are going to continue to focus on Canadians. We are going to continue to focus on affordability.
34. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The response details actions taken to reduce processing times and confirms inter-ministerial communication.Just this Monday, I also had the opportunity to make an announcement that included $85 million to reduce processing times, with a specific focus on work permits.
35. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids specifics on settlements and redirects to the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General.I would advise my colleague, first of all, that all questions pertaining to legal matters of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General are best directed to that office.
36. partly answered
    TransportationMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Ms. Annie Koutrakis (Liberal). substantive question.The response indicates readiness to support but provides no concrete plan or timeline for action.The minister sent a letter to my provincial counterparts earlier this year and the federal government is ready to support provinces where public transit is concerned.