Commons debates Conservative motion for temporary fuel tax cut

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   Government AccountabilityCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question assumes a secret coalition deal and asks for its timing; the answer ignores the timing and pivots to policy benefits.what this agreement means is that in this time of uncertainty and pressure on Canadians, we will have predictability and an ability to focus on delivering the things that Canadians asked us all for collectively in the last election
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   Government AccountabilityCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question demands the cost of the deal; the answer restates election commitments without addressing cost.we made a commitment in the last election to invest in housing, to invest in support for families, to invest in child care, to grow the economy, to fight the pandemic and to move forward on fighting climate change.
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   Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question asks for specific job losses in natural resources; the answer discusses partisanship and general delivery without numbers or sector detail.Canadians saw what aggressive partisanship and toxicity in this place have led to.
4. misdirected
   TaxationCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question asks whether the government will support a Conservative gas-tax motion; the answer attacks the asker for misinformation instead of answering.the leader of the official opposition needs to be careful when she is talking about supporting democracy and not spreading misinformation and disinformation at the same time.
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   Government AccountabilityMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question asks if the NDP leader will be appointed deputy prime minister; the answer discusses collaboration without addressing any appointment.this agreement is an opportunity to work collaboratively on the things we agree on, while continuing to disagree on the things we disagree on.
6. partly answered
   Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question asks if the deal enables federal intrusion into Quebec jurisdictions; the answer states a federal role in health quality while claiming respect for provinces.We will always work with the provinces and respect them, but we will ensure that all Canadians across the country receive quality care.
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   JusticeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question asks if the deal will attack Quebec's secularism law; the answer pivots to defending the Charter without addressing the law or the deal.Canadians across the country, including Quebeckers, expect a federal government to always be there to defend the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and to defend the fundamental rights of all Canadians.
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   TaxationMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The question asks where the Prime Minister stands on taxing excess profits; the answer begins to address tax policy but is cut off.from the very beginning of our time in office in 2015, we have moved forward on lowering taxes for the middle class and raising them—
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   TaxationMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the excess profits tax proposal and pivots to past Liberal policies while attacking Conservatives.Our agreement will enable Parliament to function better with less toxicity, which, sadly, we are still seeing from the Conservatives.
10. misdirected
    FinanceEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's rhetoric instead of addressing the spending or coalition deal details.I think the opposition members really should reflect upon the way they are working in this place and focus on collaboration.
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    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights economic metrics and credit ratings but never states how much additional spending will occur.Our GDP has grown by 6.7%, beating market expectations.
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    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing Conservative spending and parliamentary tone rather than addressing provincial jurisdiction conflicts.I know that our Conservative friends are frustrated that the parliamentary toxicity is coming to an end, but we are here to deliver results for Canadians.
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    National DefenceKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly affirms commitment to NATO and NORAD alliances without evasion.We are very committed to our NATO and NORAD alliances, and we will continue to ensure that our Arctic is sovereign, that our continent is secure, and that we are ensuring and upholding the rules-based international order.
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    Carbon PricingMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses climate programs for farmers but avoids quantifying the carbon tax increase or its impact.We have created several programs to help them adopt good practices, plant cover crops and implement rotational grazing as well as precision agriculture.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on emissions reductions and renewables instead of addressing pipeline cancellations or import reliance.We need to lower emissions in Canada's oil and gas sector.
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    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc's motives rather than confirming or denying opt-out provisions for Quebec.the Bloc Québécois lives for bickering, so much so that it cannot understand how parties can agree and how good this is for Quebeckers and Canadians
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    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc for bickering rather than addressing the request for unconditional health transfers.We are not, however, listening to the Bloc, because all it does it bicker.
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    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general collaboration with provinces but avoids the specific opt-out question.These are exactly the constructive conversations we are having with all the provinces, including the Government of Quebec.
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    The EconomyMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The question attacks the government broadly while the answer pivots to criticizing Conservative policy instead.We know that the oil companies would not pass those savings on to Canadians.
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    TaxationMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the carbon tax impact with data but ignores the GST holiday request.our plan is designed so that the majority of households receive more in climate action incentive payments than they pay.
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    TaxationMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists benefits without addressing the carbon tax surplus or returning revenue.A single mom with two kids will receive $13,600 from the Canada child benefit.
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    TaxationMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the carbon tax and attacks Conservatives rather than committing to scrapping the increase.While they decide on climate change, we are going to fight climate change.
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    Gender-Based ViolenceMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Marci Ien (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites past funding but does not address the request for core stable funding in the upcoming budget.When COVID-19 hit we were there with $100 million in shelter funding that helped 1,200 organizations.
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    HealthMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Marci Ien (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly acknowledges the issue and ongoing work toward equitable access.My team and I are working on that.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general support for Ukraine without confirming whether weapons reached the battlefield.It goes without saying that Ukraine must have the means to defend itself against the Russian attackers.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming the prior statement's accuracy and pivots to security reasons for nondisclosure.However, Canadians and our allies also know that it is important not to disclose details on this matter for security reasons.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Alex Ruff (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for the armed forces but does not acknowledge Canada as a military power.obviously we support our men and women in uniform.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Alex Ruff (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing aid but defers on donating specific vehicles without a timeline.I look forward to working with my hon. colleague to get more details on his suggestion so that we can take it forward.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes arrivals and new measures but does not address chartering flights or timelines.Last week, I announced new measures that will make it easier and faster for Ukrainians to come to Canada safely.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes ongoing work with partners without confirming any charter flight operation.I will continue my work to facilitate the arrival of more Ukrainians in Canada through the special program.
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    HealthMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses current tools and uncertainty but provides no plan or date to end mandates.However, the future remains uncertain, and COVID-19 is not over.
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    HealthMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates following science and jurisdictional differences without benchmarks or a plan.This is a very complex issue, and our government is going to keep making decisions based on the best science.
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    HealthMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for pretending the pandemic is over instead of addressing the timeline for lifting mandates.I am happy to address the question from my colleague and the entire Conservative caucus, which is unmasked today and is pretending that COVID-19 is completely over.
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    LabourMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises to check into the matter later but provides no response on whether the plan violates international commitments.I will check into that matter for the hon. member and I will respond to him.
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    TaxationMr. Fraser Tolmie (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends carbon pricing with external references but does not address cancelling the tax or the April 1 increase.we all know that a carbon price is one of the most effective measures to reduce emissions, and if the Conservatives will not believe the Parliamentary Budget Officer, if they will not believe the IMF, maybe they will believe the member for New Brunswick Southwest , who said that his province should go back to using the federal carbon pricing system because at least it comes with a rebate.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Clifford Small (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes the need for review but avoids addressing any alleged concessions or promises to the NDP regarding the project.our government recognizes the importance of a decision on Equinor's project, the Bay du Nord development.
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    Climate ChangeMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer directly states the government's commitment to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies ahead of G20 partners.we have committed to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies two years earlier than our G20 country partners.
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    Tourism IndustryMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms past and ongoing support for tourism but does not commit to extending the program, changing requirements for seasonal businesses, or providing full continued funding.We supported them during COVID. We will support them now as well.