Commons debates Emergencies Act after Ottawa blockade ends

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1. deflected
   Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids specifying any criteria or date for ending measures.As soon as these measures are no longer required, we will gladly lift them.
2. deflected
   Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Gives background justification instead of naming any current unique powers.it became clear that local and provincial authorities needed more tools to restore order and keep people safe.
3. deflected
   Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the request for an apology and pivots to rights and pandemic support.the right of Canadians to express their opinions and the right of Canadians to protest peacefully and to disagree with their government are something we will always stand up to protect and uphold.
4. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats general assurances without addressing the claim of threatening backbenchers.I clearly indicated that these measures will only be applied if deemed necessary.
5. misdirected
   Public SafetyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Turns to praising supporters and attacking blockaders rather than addressing the call to lead by example.That is not the story of those who are blockading the streets and preventing other Canadians from going to work or living in peace.
6. partly answered
   Public SafetyMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.States daily assessment but names no current location warranting the Act.We will assess the feasibility of doing so on a daily basis.
7. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Praises the asker and defers to future legislation without naming places or admitting error.I want to say that I greatly appreciate the commitment of the Leader of the Bloc Québécois to coming up with additional measures that we could debate in Parliament once the emergency has passed
8. answered
   COVID-19 ProtestsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Directly acknowledges the need and states measures are being advanced for workers.We are moving forward with measures to support them.
9. partly answered
   COVID-19 ProtestsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the concern for workers but only references past supports and a vague future commitment without outlining any specific plan.we will continue to look out for the workers as well.
10. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the claim of strong-arming the caucus and instead praises police work and the upcoming vote.I think that we all breathed a sigh of relief at the phenomenal work that was done by law enforcement to bring order and peace outside these doors.
11. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the accusation that the vote is about power and instead highlights the act's usefulness and thanks police.I want to just highlight how instrumental the Emergencies Act has been in allowing us to address, very effectively but in a manner that is consistent with the charter, the illegal blockades.
12. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids explaining why the act is still needed after clearances without it and instead thanks police while claiming the act helped.The Emergencies Act was instrumental in making this possible, but we want to be done with it as soon as possible.
13. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims coordination with provinces but does not address why the act is still pursued against premiers' wishes.I assure my colleague and all members in this House that any measures taken under the Emergencies Act have been taken in concert with all provincial and municipal authorities.
14. partly answered
    JusticeMichael Chong (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states confidence in charter compliance but does not confirm whether a legal opinion was received or if it will be released.I am confident as Attorney General that we have met the standard to apply the Emergencies Act.
15. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the first part by denying an RCMP list but ignores the requests for court orders and immediate releases of accounts.the RCMP has clarified that at no time did it provide any list of donors to banks for enforcement under the Emergencies Act.
16. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refuses to revoke the declaration and instead asserts ongoing threats and the need for the act despite clearances.although we have seen the progress made against the illegal blockades, threats remain.
17. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer counters the premise that the problem no longer exists by citing ongoing risks.there are still risks, despite all the progress that has been made.
18. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains the act's mechanics without addressing duration or what solved the crisis.All the measures in the Emergencies Act, which were brought in by the declaration, are temporary, targeted and used in a way that is consistent with the charter.
19. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to RCMP statement and bank contact instead of mechanisms for accidental freezes.Any Canadians who happens to have their accounts frozen by their bank should call their bank and find out why.
20. deflected
    JusticeMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes non-retroactivity and scrutiny but avoids committing to an appeal mechanism.Additionally, there is, built right into the Emergencies Act, parliamentary scrutiny.
21. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites police endorsements of the act without addressing frozen accounts or timelines.The authorities that have been provided to them under the Emergencies Act have been essential to the progress they have made in getting the situation under control.
22. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms ongoing use at borders per police advice but does not assure new urgency.That is why we continue to listen very carefully to the advice we are getting from our police services
23. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly shares concerns on Coutts charges and extremism while noting court limits.I share the concerns of my hon. colleague around the severity of the charges that were laid in Coutts, including conspiracy to commit murder.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses proportionality of powers but ignores the NDP question entirely.I want to assure the member that all of the powers being used under the Emergencies Act are being used in a manner that is very proportional, measured and respectful of the charter
25. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer attacks the opposition's law-and-order credentials instead of addressing the coalition question.A party that once tried to characterize itself as a party of law and order has now abandoned all pretext of supporting law and order in this country.
26. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ends by attacking the opposition rather than addressing the charter and NDP support questions.When will the party of law and order actually support the opinions of the law and order?
27. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains that powers remain due to ongoing threats and will be sunset when possible.the short answer is because we are listening to law enforcement, who have given us a very considered view that threats remain to our communities here in Ottawa
28. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses readiness for sanctions but does not commit to immediate preventive sanctions.we are indeed ready to impose severe economic sanctions should Russia further invade Ukraine
29. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer condemns Russia's actions but avoids addressing the call for immediate sanctions.Canada remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
30. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer restates government actions without addressing the confidence issue or repeated use of emergency measures.since the illegal blockades started, the government has taken many concrete measures, such as giving police forces extra resources.
31. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Answer justifies the emergency without addressing how often the tool will be used going forward.it constitutes an emergency because of the harm committed against our country and our citizens.
32. answered
    Public SafetyMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states the act will be used only as long as required and will be sunset as soon as possible.we will sunset the Emergencies Act as soon as we can and, in the meantime, the powers exercised under it will be done in a manner consistent with the charter.
33. misdirected
    JusticeMichael Chong (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the yes/no question by attacking the asker's legal knowledge and pivots to general assurances.if the hon. member was a lawyer he would understand that I would not answer that question.
34. deflected
    Public SafetyMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The response defends the government's actions and restates talking points without addressing the accusation of trampling rights.I assure my hon. colleague that all of the powers that are being exercised in it are being done in a responsible, measured and proportionate manner
35. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sarcastically dismisses the premise and defends the legislation instead of addressing the NDP's decision.although I appreciate the member's newfound New Democratic viewpoints, let me say this: The Emergencies Act is not the war measures act.
36. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The minister directly commits to supporting affected border municipalities and workers.We are going to work very closely with my hon. colleague, the hon. colleague for Windsor—Tecumseh and the mayor of Windsor to ensure that small businesses have all the supports they need
37. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The Attorney General directly confirms the regulations are limited to the specific emergency.I can assure the hon. member, and I can assure Canadians, that the regulations for orders can only be used for combatting this particular emergency and no other situation.