Commons opens debate on confirming Emergencies Act declaration

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1. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses economic damage from blockades without addressing the justification for invoking the Emergencies Act or its alleged purpose.These costs are real. They threaten businesses large and small and, for that reason, we must act.
2. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites business support and rule of law without addressing the lack of evidence for foreign financing or the necessity of the Act.That is exactly what we are doing.
3. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references NAFTA and protecting workers without explaining the sudden change in decision or why the Act was needed after blockades ended.We stood up for Canada during the NAFTA negotiations, and now we are standing up for Canadians against these illegal blockades and occupations.
4. partly answered
   Public SafetyKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the FINTRAC issue by noting new authorities granted but does not reconcile the contradiction with expert testimony on foreign financing.With these measures, we have enhanced the authorities of FINTRAC and that is allowing us to stop the illegal funding of these illegal blockades.
5. misdirected
   Public SafetyKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to attacking the Conservative Party's past and praising a former minister instead of addressing geographic scope or revoking the Act.I know one former Conservative minister who served in such a government, Perrin Beatty, who created the Emergencies Act.
6. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites Quebec business support without addressing whether existing laws sufficed or the lack of leadership prior to the Act.Véronique Proulx, president and CEO of Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Québec, said this week that manufacturers applauded any action that would restore order at the borders and Canada's reputation as a reliable trading partner.
7. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer calls for accountability without explaining why the Act was invoked when other jurisdictions resolved issues without it.I am calling on all members of Parliament to be accountable to the Canadians who elected them and to take responsibility for Canada's democracy and economy and for protecting the national interest.
8. partly answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the plan to move past the pandemic via vaccination and outcomes but does not commit to health care system investments or an evidence-based exit plan.For that reason, Canada has one of the best outcomes in the western world when it comes to mortality rates.
9. answered
   The EconomyMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms the commitment requested and outlines collaborative recovery efforts.yes, absolutely. Our government is working hand in hand with municipalities, the provinces and all Canadians to bring about a strong recovery after the COVID‑19 recession.
10. partly answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses post-invocation actions but avoids detailing pre-invocation steps that failed.the government has offered additional resources to police forces, which is making a difference.
11. answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms respect for provincial wishes and describes cooperative enforcement.the short answer is yes. We have consulted with all the provinces and territories.
12. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to police de-escalation efforts rather than confirming non-use of powers against provinces.police services have been working hard and spending a lot of energy to de-escalate the situation on the ground.
13. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer condemns the blockades and restates the reason for the Act instead of addressing provincial leadership claims.with all due respect for my colleague, there is no justification for these illegal blockades.
14. misdirected
    Public SafetyMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservative statements rather than listing proactive government steps taken.It is important to reflect on the steps the Conservative Party has taken during this process
15. misdirected
    Public SafetyMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer challenges the opposition to denounce protests instead of detailing prior government actions.Will the members opposite stand today, every single one of them, and clearly say that it is time to go home?
16. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses charter compliance but avoids explaining the basis for applying the Act in Quebec.The Emergencies Act was introduced with all the protections in the charter.
17. misdirected
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the asker and restates unrelated points instead of addressing the dictator-validation claim.The Bloc should at least be honest about it and stop making things up.
18. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses necessity and temporariness but pivots to possible future events rather than confirming no national emergency exists now.There is talk of possible demonstrations and blockades at the Lacolle border crossing this weekend.
19. deflected
    The EconomyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer compares global inflation rates but does not specify any concrete Canadian measures to control it.Our inflation is lower than the G7 average, which is 5.5%, the G20 average, which is 6.1%, and the OECD average of 6.5%.
20. deflected
    The EconomyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer blames a false narrative on Conservatives and highlights unrelated recovery metrics instead of addressing food price increases.The fact is that the Canadian recovery is strong.
21. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists past benefits but avoids discussing current inflation impacts or new actions on rising costs.we do not need lectures from Conservatives about helping the most vulnerable Canadians deal with the cost of living.
22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes EDC reductions and earlier phase-out commitment but does not address the $4.4 billion figure or why EDC still funds oil and gas.EDC has reduced its fossil fuel subsidies by more than $3 billion per year since 2018.
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists policy measures but ignores the meeting count accusation and G7 ranking claim entirely.There is a cap on oil and gas emissions.
24. partly answered
    HealthMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states intent to follow science for long-term management but provides no specific plan or timeline for ending mandates.We intend to follow the science, and we are working closely with experts, such as Dr. Tam and other public health officials
25. misdirected
    HealthMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks support for protests rather than addressing when mandates will end.Please stop supporting these illegal activities and join with us so our lives can begin to return to normal here.
26. deflected
    HealthMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to quoting the opposition platform instead of stating when mandates will be dropped.It is from page 19 of the Conservatives' election platform.
27. deflected
    HealthMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates the pandemic is not over and references the opposition platform without addressing single-day border travel.I would remind the member again that he campaigned on testing as well, just like we did.
28. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms some accounts are frozen but withholds numbers for operational reasons.I confirmed at a press conference today that we have started to use the tools provided in the emergency measures, and that some accounts are now frozen.
29. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains legal changes but does not provide the requested pre-Emergencies Act numbers.before the use of the Emergencies Act, it was impossible for all the information to be shared between the national, local and municipal security forces and the banks.
30. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer gives resettlement numbers but does not address ignored requests or prioritization of the election.Today, there are more than 7,700.
31. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses evacuation logistics without addressing why specific Afghan helpers were not prioritized earlier.One of the reasons, which I think the hon. member will appreciate, is that we no longer had a military presence with the logistics capability of moving thousands and thousands of people on our own because we had not had a military presence there since 2014.
32. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alex Ruff (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's platform and election timing instead of committing to a single lead minister.Their commitment on the other side, while they heckle, was to welcome precisely zero Afghan refugees.
33. deflected
    HousingMr. Scot Davidson (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative voting record instead of addressing housing policy causes or actions.The Conservatives are not serious. They are full of rhetoric, and Canadians see through them.
34. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing the Conservatives' past platform rather than outlining an economic plan.Could the party of flip-flops tell Canadians what they stand for today?
35. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Larry Brock (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to past Conservative votes on COVID support instead of current job recovery strategy.It was before Christmas when we knew omicron was coming and we knew Canadian workers and businesses needed support, but the Conservatives voted against that measure.
36. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses solidarity and de-escalation but does not specify new humanitarian aid or refugee measures for Ukrainians.We will stand with the people of Ukraine, whether it is militarily, through humanitarian assistance or by helping every Ukrainian who is in trouble.
37. answered
    Post-Secondary EducationMr. Kevin Vuong (Independent) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the commitment to permanently eliminate interest on Canada student loans.That is why we are committed to permanently eliminating the federal interest on CSL and Canada apprentice loans, supporting over one million students.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer specifies the schedule for the Emergencies Act debate and allotted days.Tuesday, March 1, will be an allotted day.