Commons limits debate on bill shielding seniors from benefit clawbacks

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response explains the invocation decision but avoids any timeline for parliamentary debate.The scope of these measures are time-limited and geographically targeted.
2. deflected
   Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates purpose without addressing whether actions could worsen the situation.this is about keeping Canadians safe, protecting their communities and neighbourhoods, and ensuring jobs and our economy—
3. misdirected
   HealthCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response accuses Conservatives of partisan games instead of addressing ending mandates.Unfortunately, the Conservatives continue to play partisan games.
4. misdirected
   Public SafetyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends actions while attacking Conservative support for blockades rather than addressing consultation.Unfortunately, I know that Conservative politicians tend to support those who are blocking our economy and communities.
5. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response emphasizes responsible action without addressing refusal to compromise or listen.That is why we had to take responsible action to enable the provinces and local authorities to keep our supply chains and streets free from illegal protests.
6. answered
   Public SafetyMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies nationwide application with optional tools for Quebec.Local police services in Quebec and elsewhere will have additional tools if they need them.
7. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response reiterates general measures without confirming non-application to Quebec.the Emergencies Act applies to illegal blockades and occupations that may arise anywhere across the country.
8. partly answered
   Public SafetyMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses measured tools for ending blockades but does not address police sympathy assurances.the measured and reasonable use of the Emergencies Act that we announced yesterday gives specific, time-limited, proportional tools to police of local jurisdictions
9. answered
   Public SafetyMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to not imposing measures where not needed.We will not impose measures anywhere in the country where they are not needed.
10. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The response avoids the question about trust and rights by focusing on science and progress.Canadians can trust that this government will always follow the science and the best evidence to get us out of this pandemic.
11. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservative Party instead of addressing the invocation of the act.What have they said now, in this context, from the beginning, as swastikas and Confederate flags flew? They went out and they gave out coffee.
12. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Responds by criticizing the opposition rather than committing or addressing provincial opposition.What is the Conservative Party doing today? It is out there taking photos, tweeting and encouraging protesters, which is irresponsible, considering the protests are costing billions of dollars.
13. deflected
    HealthMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the question about health measures and pivots to criticizing support for protests.I want to clearly state that it is time to stop tweeting and supporting the people protesting outside.
14. misdirected
    HealthMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The response focuses on condemning Conservative support for protests instead of addressing the science or provincial measures.I am watching somebody who aspires to be the leader of the Conservative Party say that what is happening outside is something he stands by.
15. deflected
    HealthMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the question by highlighting achievements and blaming opposition for prolonging protests.However, what has not been met in this hour of history is that as chaos descended outside and protesters began to shut down critical infrastructure, we had lawmakers, people of the House, going out and encouraging their activity.
16. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer justifies the invocation by noting progress and tools provided but does not address prior attempts at other measures.Yesterday, we invoked the Emergencies Act to be able to offer new, innovative tools to help the police put an end to this illegal blockade.
17. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer dismisses the premise and lists other actions without addressing whether invocation was the first step.perhaps she has not been watching the news. There are three installments of police reinforcements helping the police here in Ottawa.
18. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges geographic targeting and provincial involvement but does not explain why the decree applies nationwide despite Quebec's opposition.This act provides for time-limited, geographically targeted measures. These measures will be implemented with the provinces and territories, even in Quebec.
19. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes general cooperation with partners but does not specify the first, second, or third actions taken before the Act.our government has worked with municipal and provincial partners right across the country to ensure that they had the resources and the support they needed to keep Canadians safe—
20. misdirected
    Public SafetyMs. Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to describing the threat and new measures instead of addressing trust or the extent of authority requested.the evidence is clear. A largely foreign-funded, targeted and coordinated attack on critical Canadian infrastructure at our borders is hurting Canada and harming Canadians.
21. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Brad Redekopp (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights RCMP support and outcomes but avoids explaining what changed over the weekend to justify the measures.Yesterday's invocation of the Emergencies Act is meant to secure those gains so that we give the police all the tools they need for declaring certain zones that are adjacent to our borders and our national symbols.
22. answered
    HealthMr. Tony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the policy change allowing antigen tests instead of PCR tests.Today, based on the science and the public health advice we received, we eased our travel measures, including allowing incoming travellers to use an antigen test instead of the PCR test for the predeparture test.
23. partly answered
    COVID-19 ProtestsMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms ongoing resource provision to Windsor but does not address the call for a safe border task force or CBSA intelligence cuts.I have assured him that the government will continue to provide all the resources that the community of Windsor needs to keep the bridge open.
24. partly answered
    COVID-19 ProtestsMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer agrees the threat persists and notes new measures but does not explain the delay of 18 days.That is precisely why these measures in the Emergencies Act that we introduced yesterday will increase, for example, the financial scrutiny and consequences for these illegal acts and will also make available equipment and authorities that our law enforcement officials need to maintain and restore public safety and to protect Canada's interests.
25. deflected
    The EconomyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer focuses on GDP growth and credit ratings rather than any inflation-specific actions.The reality is that the Canadian economy is recovering strongly from the COVID recession.
26. misdirected
    The EconomyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservative policy consistency instead of addressing stimulus or inflation measures.the real question is, when will the Conservatives stick with a policy or stick with a leader?
27. misdirected
    TaxationMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer criticizes Conservative voting record instead of addressing the excise tax increase.it is a bit rich for the Conservatives to be talking about supporting small businesses of any kind in this country.
28. misdirected
    TaxationMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to blockades and partisan posturing rather than the tax increase.It is the blockade of the Ambassador Bridge.
29. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the occupation criticism and pivots to celebrating the flag anniversary.I really want to express my deep gratitude to my colleague for bringing this to our attention so we can all celebrate the anniversary of the maple leaf together.
30. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again diverts to maple leaf symbolism instead of addressing the Emergencies Act or reputation.It symbolizes pride, not only in being Canadian, but also in the role that Canada has played throughout history in conflict resolution and official development assistance.
31. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Ryan Williams (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses division and illegal protests but does not engage with the freedoms or leadership failure claim.To me, when critical infrastructure is being blocked, when illegal protesters are outside and when we see swastikas and Confederate flags, going out and taking photographs and giving coffee is not healthy for the country.
32. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Dan Mazier (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists existing benefits but does not directly respond to inflation or the constituent's food cost concern.The climate action incentive gives the average family in Alberta $981 and in Saskatchewan $961.
33. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks opposition's platform and past votes instead of addressing spending or inflation.it is actually the members opposite, the members of the party of flip-flops, who campaigned on a platform that proposed higher spending in this fiscal year than we proposed.
34. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the funding allocated to repair wharves.That is why, in budget 2021, we allocated $300 million to repair and replace these wharves over the next two years.
35. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.Answer gives general processing stats rather than addressing the specific family's delay.We are back down to a 12‑month wait for spousal sponsorship applications.
36. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Dave Epp (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses system modernization and totals instead of the permit expiry conflict.I was very happy to see that our government invested $85 million in improving our immigration system.
37. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reports resettlement numbers but does not address urgency or the lack of a whole-of-government plan.I am happy to report that more than 7,500 Afghan refugees have begun their new lives here in Canada
38. misdirected
    Climate ChangeMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer responds by questioning the asker rather than addressing the emissions cap credibility.I have asked my hon. colleague this before, and he still has not answered.