Commons continues budget debate as Liberals highlight job gains

Other moments

Question Period, exchange by exchange

AI-rated Each answer’s rating (answered, partly answered, deflected, answered something else) is a model’s reading of the exchange. How the AI rates this

1. deflected
   The BudgetEd Fast (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to employment numbers instead of addressing inflation or the middle-class promise.This morning, Statistics Canada announced that we have the lowest unemployment rate in nearly 50 years.
2. partly answered
   The BudgetEd Fast (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses housing supply but ignores tax relief, inflation control, and overall cost-of-living measures.Housing is an important way that we are going to help Canadians deal with the increased cost of living.
3. deflected
   The BudgetMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to unemployment statistics rather than explaining the lack of direct inflation measures.Today, Statistics Canada reported that the unemployment rate has hit a 50-year low.
4. deflected
   The BudgetMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims a strong fiscal record without addressing the doubling of spending and debt.Before the pandemic, Canada had the best fiscal record in the G7.
5. answered
   SeniorsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists new programs for seniors in response to the criticism of inaction.budget 2022 has provided great news and will make a real difference in the lives of seniors.
6. answered
   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites specific health funding amounts that address the question about transfers.The budget my colleague is talking about provides for $43 billion in health transfers.
7. partly answered
   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers a willingness to meet but adds a partisan jab instead of committing to a summit or increased transfers.We did not hear a peep from the Bloc Québécois about areas of jurisdiction when we covered the costs related to the pandemic.
8. deflected
   Climate ChangeMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends carbon capture technology but does not address ending fossil fuel subsidies or investing in green jobs.Our latest budget encourages the development of this technology and all technologies that will help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
9. partly answered
   Climate ChangeMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions funding for diversification but omits specific clean jobs training centre or just transition legislation.there was significant funding in the budget to work with Alberta, Saskatchewan and other provinces to diversify their economies.
10. deflected
    HousingMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids addressing foreign buyer ban details by focusing on general housing supply policy.Our government will increase housing supply by doubling residential construction across Canada over the next 10 years.
11. misdirected
    HousingMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores savings account and stress test question, pivots entirely to jobs recovery and debt-to-GDP.Canada has the strongest labour market recovery in the G7, having recouped 115% of the jobs lost during the pandemic.
12. partly answered
    HousingMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). loaded question.Lists housing measures but does not engage with vanity projects premise or debt accusation.budget 2022 contains concrete measures, including a $200‑million investment to develop rent-to-own projects
13. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). loaded question.Responds with housing investment but sidesteps the accusation of not prioritizing seniors.We will invest $10 billion over the coming years to increase the housing supply and ensure that everybody, including seniors, has a place to live.
14. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.Justifies past pandemic spending and fiscal position but does not directly answer why spending is always the solution.the leader of the Conservative Party has already admitted that the extraordinary investments made over the course of the pandemic were necessary
15. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.Turns to criticizing Conservative fiscal policy rather than addressing relief for struggling Canadians.before the pandemic, it took only two Conservative governments to accrue more than 70% of Canada's prepandemic debt.
16. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). rhetorical question.Defends carbon capture and other investments without addressing the call to produce less oil.In its most recent report, released this week, the IPCC states that carbon capture and storage technology is critical to achieving our 2050 objectives.
17. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the Bloc Québécois record instead of addressing the budget's climate implications.Honestly, my colleague is one to talk, given that her leader, the former environment minister of Quebec, allowed drilling on Anticosti Island without an environmental assessment.
18. deflected
    The EconomyTim Uppal (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists programs while avoiding the question on why spending continues amid inflation.That is why we are focused on affordability in budget 2022.
19. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes new programs without addressing the claim of taking from seniors or inflation inaction.Budget 2022 provides great news that would make a real difference in the lives of seniors.
20. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Dan Muys (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights budget references and measures but sidesteps the lack of an inflation plan.global inflation is having a significant impact on household budgets, so it is good news that affordability is referenced 119 times in budget 2022.
21. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Stephen Ellis (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates budget title and goals without addressing the cost-of-living crisis or admission of failure.budget 2022 is entitled "A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable".
22. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details new tax measures but does not address applying them to grocery corporations.budget 2022 proposes additional measures that would make Canada's tax system more fair while promoting economic growth.
23. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Mr. Jaime Battiste (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists other investments instead of addressing the adequacy of the $300 million housing allocation.while the other side is talking about what is not in the budget, today I want to talk about what is in the budget.
24. misdirected
    HousingMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' past record instead of addressing current housing solutions for young Canadians.Our government has taken leadership on housing since 2015 and we will continue to do so, because the Conservatives did nothing when they were in government.
25. deflected
    HousingMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to debt and growth metrics instead of addressing the requested foundational housing plan.we are lowering the debt. Our net debt-to-GDP ratio is consistently declining, as evidenced by this budget.
26. deflected
    HousingMrs. Anna Roberts (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims record investment but does not address the specific qualification example or policy failure cited.no government in Canadian history has invested more in the creation of housing than our government through this budget.
27. deflected
    HousingMr. Tako Van Popta (Conservative) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to general national housing strategy benefits without addressing the first-time homebuyer incentive program's limits.I remind my hon. colleague that the national housing strategy has numerous benefits, and that it not only helped Canadians pay their rent but also helped many of them buy a new home.
28. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the OAS increase for those 75+ but ignores health transfers, GIS enhancement, and other broken promises listed.Our plan delivers on our promise to increase old age security by 10% for seniors 75 and older.
29. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer points to inflation indexing and a budget page instead of addressing unequal OAS or health transfer shortfalls.That is why all of our programs for vulnerable seniors are indexed to inflation.
30. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly explains short-term energy assistance to Europe and long-term transition plans.at a time of great crisis in Europe, of course Canada is looking to assist our friends and allies with some of their short-term requirements.
31. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Mr. Bryan May (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details new spending but does not address the 1.5% versus 2% GDP target or timeline for equipment purchases.our government is building on the smart, critical investments we have made over the past years with a further $8 billion announced yesterday
32. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing work and program changes but does not commit to removing the 35% tariffs on pre-March orders.We are working very closely with the agricultural sector and its representatives on this issue.
33. deflected
    LabourMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer announces the contract award and program benefits but avoids promising never to sign an export contract.Of course, we will make sure that this contract complies with all of Canada's international obligations.
34. deflected
    LabourMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates fair treatment and skills training without addressing market wages or export to China.We are going to make sure that those inmates are getting the skills and the experience they require to become positive, contributing members to society
35. partly answered
    LabourMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the licensing issue and commits to ongoing engagement without stating whether the licence will be offered or the abattoir closed.I know my hon. colleague raises a specific issue with regard to licensing. We are engaging with him, and we will continue to do so.
36. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Lori Idlout (NDP) asked Mr. Jaime Battiste (Liberal). loaded question.The answer points to existing funding allocations but does not address new budget funds for implementing calls for justice.I thank the member opposite for her passion and her dedication.