Commons debates Ukraine sanctions and energy security on opposition day

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1. misdirected
   Foreign AffairsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the expulsion question entirely and pivots to welcoming a Ukrainian official.Here today is Andrii Bukvych, chargé d'affaires of the Embassy of Ukraine to Canada.
2. answered
   National DefenceMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states preparedness and details new lethal aid measures.
3. partly answered
   National DefenceMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses general preparedness but omits any specific meetings with cabinet or allies.Our government is prepared for any eventuality.
4. partly answered
   National DefenceMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims preparedness for nuclear threats but provides no details on meetings held.we are indeed prepared for every eventuality, including those from the information we have received relating to the nuclear allusions
5. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to general Arctic sovereignty work without addressing deterrence of Russia or the ambassador.our government is very serious about protecting our sovereignty in the North and the Arctic.
6. answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly describes the new fast-track program and states there is no limit on applicants.today we announced a new program that will eliminate many of the administrative formalities to get Ukrainians here faster
7. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses work permits and family support but does not address organizing an airlift operation.everyone who arrives under these measures will be eligible for an open work permit.
8. answered
   Foreign AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms sanctions already imposed on oligarchs and states further action is planned.We have levied sanctions against President Putin directly, key members of his inner circle, his foreign minister, oligarchs close to the Putin regime
9. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms existing sanctions but does not commit to new ones targeting oligarchs like Abramovich.we have already imposed sanctions against President Putin himself and on key members of his inner circle, the oligarchs close to his regime and members of the Russian Duma.
10. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Answer asserts ongoing work with US but provides no timeline or confirmation of fulfilling the 2017 commitment.alongside our American partners, our government is making the investments necessary to modernize NORAD.
11. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites one contract for the North Warning System but does not address full NORAD modernization funding.We recently awarded a $592‑million contract to Nasittuq Corporation, an Inuit company, to operate and maintain the North Warning System.
12. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes existing sovereignty and Arctic Council actions but avoids any timeline or new defense measures against Russian claims.We work with our partners in the Arctic Council to ensure that we will continue to exercise that sovereignty well.
13. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to renewables and IEA talks without addressing Canadian energy exports replacing Russian supplies.European countries have made it clear, including during this week's International Energy Agency ministerial meeting, of the pressing need for Europe to accelerate the transition to renewables and hydrogen.
14. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses banning Russian imports and climate goals but does not address revising regulations for LNG projects.We are working very, very proactively with the energy sector in this country, including with the Pathways alliance, to ensure we are producing our energy resources in a manner that is consistent with addressing the climate crisis.
15. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reiterates European commitments and climate context without endorsing an east-west energy corridor.We are working very actively with our European colleagues and with our American colleagues to ensure we are working to help address both short and long-term energy supply issues in the context that Europe and Canada have committed to do, which is in the context of fighting both the crisis in Europe and the crisis of climate change.
16. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states a decision will come in due course but refuses to give a yes or no on project approval.I assure the hon. member that decision will be made in due course.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to yes or no by restating that a decision is under consideration.this is a decision that is under consideration as we speak.
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). rhetorical question.The question makes a statement rather than seeking an answer, and the response pivots to general government climate actions.the IPCC report shows that all countries need to take bold climate mitigation and adaptation action to fight climate change.
19. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the crisis and Canada's potential role but does not address domestic agricultural issues raised.Canada can play a very important role in this.
20. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details new measures but does not specify a date for lifting the visa requirement.This will remove many of the barriers that typically result in refusal so we can welcome as many Ukrainians fleeing this war as possible, as quickly as possible.
21. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes new measures but does not confirm immediate visa-free entry as requested.Today we announced new measures that will make it easier, faster and safer for Ukrainians fleeing the war to come to Canada.
22. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references a plan in the economic update but does not confirm a timeline for fixing GIS payments.In the economic and fiscal update, we presented our government's plan to alleviate financial hardship of GIS recipients who received CRB or CERB.
23. deflected
    Marine TransportationMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates prior actions on flights and ships but does not address implementing the ban before vessels arrive.That is why our government took decisive and swift action to ban Russian ships from entering Canadian waters.
24. misdirected
    HousingMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The question assumes the Prime Minister's position is insincere, and the answer attacks the opposition's amendment instead of addressing the commitment.The member opposite knows very well that the amendment he is referring to was ruled out of order in the committee and would not have been enforceable, even if it passed.
25. misdirected
    HousingMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's voting record instead of addressing the energy labelling scheme or affordability promises.Who is not serious about housing affordability? That party is not serious about housing affordability.
26. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past Liberal actions and opposition votes but does not address stopping the carbon tax increase.We lowered taxes for the middle class twice and raised them on the wealthiest 1%, and the Conservatives voted against.
27. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes record trade levels and recent meetings but does not detail specific actions against new U.S. tariffs.I was just there on Monday, just a few days ago, meeting with the USTR and with congressional leaders to continue to defend Canada in this really important market that we have access to.
28. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the independent appeal process and modernization efforts but does not say whether the appeal will be cancelled.The Canada Employment Insurance Commission, which is also independent, opted to appeal the decision.
29. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again cites the independent appeal and modernization work without addressing cancellation of the appeal.The Canada Employment Insurance Commission, which is also independent, made the decision.
30. misdirected
    HealthMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises Ontario collaboration and past vaccination efforts instead of addressing ending federal mandates.Just to give an example, the vaccination operations that took place in Ontario probably saved thousands of lives and avoided billions of dollars in losses to families and businesses over the last few months.
31. deflected
    HealthMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses individual and collective responsibility plus vaccination rates but provides no timeline or plan to end mandates.Collectively, we had, at least on this side of the House and I think we worked collaboratively with opposition parties, the responsibility to protect everyone's health and safety.
32. deflected
    HealthMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer credits vaccination choices and falling case numbers but does not address testing requirements, fines, or constitutionality.That is not by chance. That is because Canadians have made the right choice and have been vaccinated and have followed public health measures.
33. partly answered
    LabourMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions monitoring and meetings but provides no specific steps to prevent a crisis.Let me assure my colleague that we are monitoring the situation.
34. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The response ignores the spending question and pivots to unrelated government programs.As it relates to inflation, there are other structural costs that make life less affordable for Canadian families, and chief among them are housing and child care.
35. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Anna Roberts (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Provides details on investments and results directly addressing backlog processing.We have hired more than 500 new staff.
36. partly answered
    LabourMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.Explains the process but avoids committing to ministerial intervention.The Office of the Auditor General of Canada is conducting its own negotiations, and the offer on the table is in line with the increases agreed upon by 99% of the core public administration during the 2018 round of negotiations.
37. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Mike Morrice (Green) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids committing to a decision and emphasizes process instead.we are following a legislated process on this very important decision, and we are reviewing all the evidence
38. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Directly lists the planned business for the coming period.This afternoon, we are going to continue with the debate on the Conservative opposition day motion.