Commons debates economic update bill amid clashes over mandates and resources

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1. deflected
   HealthMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Offers personal contact instead of tabling studies in the House as requested.if he wants to see other studies and work, he can contact me, and I will be pleased to continue working with him and the official opposition health critic.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses energy security without confirming recognition of Canada's oil-producing role.Our country does not need to worry about energy security, but Europe is facing geopolitical and socio-economic challenges caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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   Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions working with partners but avoids committing to specific farmer support measures.We are working with our partners to ensure we can supply inputs for fair value and at reasonable prices. We will have more information to share soon.
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   Natural ResourcesMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats energy security points while avoiding any apology demand.we are considering all measures to preserve energy supply chains in Canada and around the world.
5. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). rhetorical question.Shifts focus to oil import statistics instead of addressing the justice of the transition.Under our government, imported oil has consistently decreased to the lowest levels in 10 years.
6. partly answered
   HealthMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Notes transfer increases and extra funding but does not address 35% unconditional request.we now have a Canada health transfer that is going to increase from $43 billion to $45 billion
7. deflected
   HealthMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.Emphasizes federation cooperation rather than unconditional transfer increases.The reason why Canada was able to emerge from the pandemic earlier and in better shape than many other countries is that we had the benefit of a federation where governments worked together
8. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Commits to denying risky permits but stops short of pledging to end all exports to Saudi Arabia.I, as minister, will deny any permit application where there is a substantial risk of human rights violations.
9. deflected
   Rail TransportationMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). loaded question.The answer justifies seeking private expertise without addressing the privatization accusation.Naturally VIA Rail is at the heart of this project's success, and we will work collaboratively and in partnership with the private sector.
10. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and states analysis is underway but does not answer the yes-or-no question on tariff exemption.We are analyzing the impacts on our local farmers to ensure that they do have access to fertilizer, and we will work with our partners to come to a reasonable solution.
11. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to promoting a bill instead of addressing the carbon tax cost question.There is one issue where the hon. member could support us, and that is passing Bill C-8
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    Carbon PricingMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the carbon tax policy and cites the PBO without addressing the call to stop the increase.Putting a price on carbon pollution is recognized as one of the most efficient ways to drive down emissions and fight climate change.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Michael Kram (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses working with the sector but does not address the lack of consultation with Saskatchewan.We are working with the sector to ensure that we can come up with a reasonable solution.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMrs. Anna Roberts (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats general statements about working with the sector without specifying actions taken today.We are working with the sector with regard to the impacts this is having on fertilizer, and we will continue to work with the sector to come up with a solution that works for our local farmers here in Canada.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Dan Mazier (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attributes issues to the war and mentions collaboration but avoids the fertilizer restrictions question.Again, this is caused by Putin's illegal war, and we are working with the sector, as I have said before, to come up with a solution.
16. answered
    Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the decision to appeal and the disagreement with the ruling.we made the difficult decision to seek leave to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court of Canada in this case.
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    Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to bill reintroduction and vague future announcements without addressing the funding delay or date.The announcements will be made soon.
18. deflected
    International TradeMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers general assurance without addressing softwood lumber deal progress or timeline.we will continue to monitor the situation and do the very best we can to protect the industry.
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    HousingMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights national housing strategy but ignores calls for specific actions like banning foreign ownership or convening stakeholders.We, on this side of the House, believe that we have a solid plan to ensure affordable housing.
20. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Tako Van Popta (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges inflation concerns and notes some actions but does not address root causes or specific timeline.we are taking actions to increase affordability.
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    TaxationMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends carbon tax and notes opposition motion details but avoids addressing gas tax holiday or price hikes directly.the carbon price itself accounts for about 8.8¢ per litre and is revenue-neutral
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    The EnvironmentMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges environmental justice issues and indigenous impacts but does not commit to creating an office.Our government is committed to working with communities to protect them from ongoing environmental racism
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Mr. Jaime Battiste (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites past funding and future budgets but provides no specific timelines or national action plan details.Over the next four years, we will have a chance to pass four budgets to make sure that tangible benefits and tangible results are in place
24. misdirected
    COVID-19 ProtestsMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts focus to law enforcement thanks and ongoing investigations instead of addressing misinformation claim.Investigations relating to weapons continue, and no charges have been laid to date.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). loaded question.Answer states zero tolerance but sidesteps the caregivers backlog and the direct accusation about the minister's views.There is zero tolerance for racism and discrimination in all aspects and in all programs we want to deliver.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats zero-tolerance language and lists initiatives without addressing bonuses, firings, or trust in the minister.We have already made significant progress with our anti-racism task force and new training to address unconscious bias.
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    HealthMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer thanks Service Canada workers but never addresses seniors waiting outside in the cold or ending the policy.It has been very difficult for them over the last two years because of family stress and professional stress.
28. partly answered
    VeteransMr. Luc Desilets (Bloc) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue and cites a francophone unit and hiring but does not explain the 76-week figure or the discrepancy.That is why we established a dedicated francophone unit to improve processing.
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    VeteransMr. Luc Desilets (Bloc) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again cites hiring and funding but does not reconcile the minister's numbers with the independent analysts or address advice to file in English.That is why we invested $200 million, and just previously another $140 million, to make sure we continued to reduce the backlog.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to Bill C-13 and support for communities without addressing the Supreme Court appeal or the Le Droit headline.Bill C-13 will really anchor our protection of and support for official languages across the country.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer justifies the appeal on legal grounds but does not respond to the hypocrisy charge or commit to halting the action.We do not take this decision lightly.
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer notes listening to fishers and emphasizes conservation but offers no decision on mackerel or response to the incompetence claim.There is no decision at this point on mackerel stocks, but I can assure the member that while conservation is the baseline for future growth of the stock—
33. answered
    TaxationMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses both the timing of accurate tax information and the request to extend the filing deadline.There is therefore no plan to extend the tax filing deadline at this time.
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    Tourism IndustryMr. Tony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the appointment process but pivots to border measures and tourism recovery without a timeline for Niagara representation.I and the minister will work with Destination Canada to complete the board of directors appointments.
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    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). loaded question.The response emphasizes provincial responsibilities and prior consultation rather than addressing the claimed lack of federal input on retroactive pay.the administration of justice, including policing, is the responsibility of provinces and territories.
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    Marine TransportationMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers to follow up personally but provides no commitment or plan regarding a national floating dry dock fund.I would be pleased to follow up with my dear colleague on his riding's specific issue.
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    Points of OrderMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). loaded question.The response shifts focus to respect for interpreters and official languages instead of addressing the heckling or misogyny accusation.However, when they shout in the House like that, they are showing a lack of respect for the interpreters, who are trying to do their job.