Commons debates budget as opposition faults affordability measures

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains global inflation causes without addressing government help for Canadians.Canadians understand that inflation is a global phenomenon, and I have some figures to back that up.
2. deflected
   EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of politics and cites a past report instead of addressing two justice systems.unfortunately, the Conservative Party is playing politics.
3. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question by suggesting other topics should be asked instead of answering about RCMP meetings.I think it would be a good idea to ask questions about those things.
4. misdirected
   EthicsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to budget issues and accuses the opposition of games rather than addressing the fraud allegation.I would think those are important things to be asking about.
5. misdirected
   EthicsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to economic statistics and expected question topics without addressing the date or legal power.I would expect that in question period we would—
6. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses French promotion and the appointee taking classes but does not directly answer when the PM will change his approach.It is important that our leaders set an example, which is why Ms. Murphy is taking French classes.
7. deflected
   Official LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on CN Rail and the Official Languages Act without addressing the PM's own appointments.CN Rail is well aware that we find the situation unacceptable and has assured us that the matter will be resolved in the coming months
8. answered
   SeniorsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the one-time payment and Bill C-12 as fixes for the GIS clawback issue.On April 19, we delivered a one-time payment for those affected seniors.
9. partly answered
   PharmacareMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses drug prices and access reforms but does not engage with the request for universal pharmacare.On April 14, we announced new amendments to the patented medicines regulations that will give the PMPRB new tools to improve access to quality medicines while generating significant savings over the coming years for Canadians.
10. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Explains the invocation but avoids addressing whether the threshold was met or documents are being hidden.our government did what was necessary and required to deal with that situation through the invocation of the act.
11. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on inquiry powers instead of waiving cabinet confidence as asked.the commissioner of this inquiry will have very broad authorities, like the ability to compel witnesses and the production of documents, subject, as always, to the lawful privileges of evidence that may exist.
12. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Cites legal timelines and inquiry powers but does not address releasing documents to the House.Under the Inquiries Act, we have provided the commissioner with all the authorities he requires to compel witnesses and compel the delivery of documents to enable him to do his work.
13. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Criticizes the premise rather than addressing refusal to release factual documents.I am afraid that my friend opposite just presumes what Justice Rouleau will determine he requires in order to fulfill his requirements under the commission he now holds to conduct a public inquiry.
14. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Larry Brock (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Invokes legal privileges without addressing the specific refusal to share information.there is certain information, such as lawyer-client privilege, which is respected and well established in the law in this country.
15. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats compliance steps but avoids committing to sharing the underlying documents.We stood up, at the first opportunity, a committee of parliamentarians to examine, as is required by the act, the circumstances giving rise to the invocation of the act
16. answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the issue at CN and states expectations plus legislative action.The lack of a francophone director at CN is completely unacceptable. We expect that this company will rectify the situation as soon as possible.
17. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes the government's bill without addressing why Quebec cannot apply its own charter.That is why we are moving forward with an ambitious bill that has more teeth to ensure that all Canadians get the services they need.
18. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Denis Trudel (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the Bloc for partisanship instead of addressing federal appointments or Quebec's charter request.the Bloc Québécois is trying to make this a partisan issue.
19. deflected
    The EconomyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights positive economic indicators but does not address the minister's spending or inflation's impact.According to the IMF, we will have the fastest growing economy in the G7 this year and next year.
20. partly answered
    The EconomyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists some affordability measures but avoids committing to reduced spending as advised by the governor.When it comes to making life more affordable for Canadians, our budget has done so much.
21. deflected
    HousingMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists new programs without addressing why past programs failed or why no houses will be built this year.budget 2022 actually does four things.
22. partly answered
    Climate ChangeMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses land conservation efforts but does not address granting legal status to the St. Lawrence River.Just last week, we made a joint announcement with the Nature Conservancy of Canada about the largest private land conservation project in this country's history
23. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reports approvals granted but does not address visa-free travel or 90-day landed status timeline.as of last week, more than 56,000 Ukrainians have already been approved to come to Canada in the first few weeks we were making approvals.
24. deflected
    HousingMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Answer begins listing budget items but cuts off without addressing the lack of immediate new housing supply.I invite the hon. member to read the entire budget, because the budget actually doubles down on so much more housing supply in Canada
25. deflected
    HousingMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes government programs and attacks the opposition without addressing how many Canadians will lose homes.The party opposite failed Canadians in government and it is failing them on housing now.
26. deflected
    HousingMr. Michael Kram (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies the tax claim and attacks the opposition for misinformation without addressing the funding documents.Any suggestion otherwise is false.
27. misdirected
    Airline IndustryMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer turns the question into an attack on the asker instead of addressing the grants to Flair Airlines.Why is she against providing support to Canadian workers?
28. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes that chartered flights were announced but focuses on defending the Aeroplan points partnership.I thank him for his advocacy for chartered flights, which we have announced, by the way.
29. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker for jokes instead of directly addressing the timeline for an airlift.while the hon. member is busy collecting Subway coupons and writing jokes at the table, we are busy bringing Ukrainians to Canada.
30. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general support for farmers without addressing the fertilizer tariff exemption.I can assure my colleague that we are working closely with the industry.
31. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Jeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the advance payment program and urges a vote on a bill without addressing the tariff.If my colleague wants to help us ensure that our farmers get their pollution credits, he should vote in favour of Bill C-8 as soon as possible.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates support for industry and the payment program without addressing suspension of the tariffs.I want to assure my colleague that we are working very closely with the industry
33. partly answered
    HealthMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains complications and next steps but does not address the specific 500-day delay or failure to act.This is a complicated issue and we want to make sure that when people call, they are connected to the most appropriate care in the most appropriate manner.
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    HealthMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The response shifts to pandemic context and general investments without addressing due diligence, ownership, or the WHO denial.When the World Health Organization declared a pandemic in March 2020, we made sure, as a government, that we would invest in all the families of vaccines to protect the health and safety of Canadians.
35. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes no decision has been made and stresses consultation but avoids a categorical commitment against expropriation.This decision has not been made, and I will continue working on a fair outcome for all.
36. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The response affirms work on modernization and eligibility reform but gives no timeline or specifics on the 14-hour barrier.I am very confident we will move forward with the Canada disability legislation, and a key pillar of our disability inclusion action plan is to reform, modernize and dignify the eligibility processes for Government of Canada disability benefits and supports, including the disability tax credit.
37. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Mike Morrice (Green) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states reintroduction is a priority and consultations are informing it but provides no date or timeline.Our government will reintroduce this legislation and ensure that persons with disabilities have the financial security they deserve.