Commons debates amendments to economic update bill

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   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses economic growth and inflation instead of addressing the tax commitment.Our economy is rebounding significantly, and we are there to deal with the challenges of inflation.
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   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to pandemic-era Conservative proposals and general economic growth without addressing the April 1 tax hike.During the pandemic, the Conservatives were proposing austerity measures, but that is not what Canadians wanted.
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   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists government benefits and criticizes Conservative austerity without committing on the tax freeze.The austerity that the Conservatives are proposing is the wrong approach.
4. partly answered
   TaxationMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the carbon tax by noting it is revenue-neutral and provides rebates but does not address canceling the April 1 increase.I would like to remind the member opposite that the federal carbon price is revenue-neutral.
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   TaxationMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats revenue-neutrality and global inflation comparisons while listing unrelated affordability measures.We know that Canada's rate of inflation is lower than that of the United States and the U.K., and lower than the G7, G20 and OECD average.
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   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes prioritization of Ukrainian applications and new measures but does not address launching an immediate airlift.Yesterday, we announced new measures that will help Ukrainians who are fleeing the war to come—
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   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes fast-tracking and upcoming measures but does not commit to a large-scale airlift operation.we have taken unprecedented measures to fast-track all immigration measures over the last several weeks and have announced increased measures, which will take place within the next two weeks
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   The EconomyMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past tax and poverty measures without addressing corporate profits or new policies to make the ultrarich pay more.we lowered taxes on the middle class while increasing them on the top 1%.
9. answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses resettlement commitment for Afghans transiting Ukraine.we are working to make good on our commitment to resettle 40,000 Afghan refugees regardless of which country they transit through
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses processing program and arrivals but sidesteps visa-free travel request.we have announced a program that is going to allow the fastest and safest way for people to resettle in Canada
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts focus to renewables instead of fixing regulatory systems for energy projects.Building more pipelines to increase oil and gas capacity would take a number of years and would not address the current crisis in the Ukraine
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores call for increased exports by redirecting to IEA renewables plan.It points to renewables. It points to wind and solar.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Ms. Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal). substantive question.Details existing aid but does not commit to expanding the matching program.the $10-million matching fund program for the Canadian Red Cross is just one part of what we are providing
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    National DefenceMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Mr. Bryan May (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids the Coast Guard armament point by pivoting to Arctic investments.We are making landmark investments to increase our ability to operate in the Arctic
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.Responds with ban on Russian vessels and notes Russia stepped down from NAFO chair.Yesterday, Russia stepped down as the chair of NAFO
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    Employment InsuranceMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Cites tribunal independence rather than addressing help for the affected mothers.The Canada Employment Insurance Commission, which is also independent, opted to appeal the decision
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    Employment InsuranceMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses modernization efforts but avoids addressing the specific legislative exception or why new mothers are excluded.The system simply has not kept up with the way Canadians work, which is why we are spending so much time and effort on our modernization efforts for EI.
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    The EconomyMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to global inflation and climate issues without outlining any plan to address inflation.Our government is there to support vulnerable Canadians. We are there with programs to help everyone, including seniors and families.
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    The EconomyMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' past promises instead of presenting the government's plan for inflation.the Conservatives actually promised to spend more than what our government is actually investing.
20. partly answered
    The EconomyMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes Canada's lower inflation relative to peers and lists affordability measures but does not detail a new plan to tackle inflation.We know that while inflation in Canada is at 5.1%, it is lower than the U.K.'s, lower than the U.S.'s and lower than the G7 average
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    The EconomyMr. Marc Dalton (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends carbon pricing and shifts to climate action rather than addressing the claim that government policies cause inflation.the carbon price is revenue-neutral. We have rolled out the climate action incentive, and the fact is that climate change also causes inflation.
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    InfrastructureMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights private investment through the bank but does not address reforming it or supporting the specific climate bill.this bank has received over $6.7 billion in private and institutional investments.
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    InfrastructureMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates a focus on Canadian jobs without confirming use of Canadian steel for the bridge.when it comes to infrastructure, of course we are always going to focus on the ability to create good Canadian jobs here at home.
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    TaxationMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends carbon pricing as revenue-neutral and notes business recovery but does not commit to stopping the tax increase.carbon pricing is revenue neutral federally. I will also remind that member that our government has had business owners' backs throughout the greatest economic shut-off that we have had since the Second World War.
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    TaxationMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists past tax cuts and job recovery instead of addressing fuel costs or a plan.it was our government that lowered small business taxes from 11% to 9%.
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    TelecommunicationsMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue and states action is underway but provides no timeline or specifics.We know that connectivity with reliable, affordable, high-speed Internet is the number one thing to build back better in rural Canada.
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    TaxationMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to poverty reduction and child care instead of responding to tax increases or inflation impacts.our government that implemented a thorough poverty strategy that lifted 1.3 million Canadians out of poverty.
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    Fisheries and OceansMrs. Caroline Desbiens (Bloc) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes use of science and consultations but does not address the specific request for an April 1 start.We use the best scientific data available, in consultation with the industry, to determine the opening dates for all of our fishing seasons.
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    Fisheries and OceansMrs. Caroline Desbiens (Bloc) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats reliance on science and consultations without addressing the call for special authorization.We will establish the opening dates based on science and the scientists we will be consulting.
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    HealthMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to tourism support and Quebec pride instead of providing the requested information on mandates.I come from the wonderful Quebec City.
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    HealthMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer focuses on protecting tourism workers rather than addressing the testing requirements question.we are working to protect both the health and safety of workers and travellers, but also to make sure that our tourism industry can thrive.
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    HealthMs. Leslyn Lewis (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites vaccination benefits and deaths prevented but does not address removing the mandates.In Canada, it is about 400,000 people who would have died in 2021 if, first, we did not have vaccination, and second, we did not have strong public health measures.
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    HealthMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks officers and mentions following science but does not address the timeline for lifting mandates.We will continue to follow all of the evidence and science that has allowed us to make this progress.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked Mr. Darrell Samson (Liberal). substantive question.Provides general improvements but offers to follow up individually without specifying a timeline.If my colleague wants to have a conversation aside about the individual, we can follow up on that individual as well.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The minister shares that a new pathway was announced to facilitate quicker arrival for Ukrainians.just yesterday, I announced a new pathway that will make it easier, in the fastest and safest way possible, for more Ukrainians to get here as quickly as possible.
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    TransportMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Ms. Annie Koutrakis (Liberal). substantive question.Describes ongoing analysis of international conventions but does not commit to specific standards.Transport Canada is currently analyzing it in the context of strengthening federal regulations, labour and environmental protection and areas related to provincial and territorial jurisdiction.
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    Points of OrderMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Responds with thanks and existing measures without addressing the airlift proposal.Yesterday, I announced new measures that will make it faster, easier and safer for Ukrainians to come to Canada.
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    Points of OrderMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.The response raises a separate point of order instead of addressing the carbon tax revenue neutrality claim.When the Conservatives talk about inflation, they continue to use language that directly references the Prime Minister 's first name.