Commons spends day on budget bill amid service and immigration clashes

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Service CanadaMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to economic growth statistics instead of addressing service delays or office returns.The reality is that, according to the International Monetary Fund, we will have the fastest growing economy in the G7 this year and next.
2. deflected
   Service CanadaMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks public servants but avoids any response on passport backlogs or returning staff to offices.Yesterday, I thanked Department of Finance employees in person for their excellent work.
3. deflected
   Service CanadaMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates pride in the public service without addressing the request to authorize office returns.I want to assure public servants that we are there to help them do what they want to do, and that is to help Canadians.
4. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms ongoing talks on energy security but does not confirm contact with Biden or treaty invocation.I spoke to Secretary Yellen just two weeks ago on this issue.
5. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general preparedness and talks with Yellen without explaining why the government is not opposing the court application.We absolutely understand the importance of Line 5.
6. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes Quebec's role in targets but does not address the claim of refusing greater collaboration.Quebec sets its own immigration targets.
7. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights increased targets and cooperation but ignores the backlog of 29,000 Quebec-selected files.Last year, Quebec welcomed more than 50,000 new permanent residents.
8. answered
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly affirms housing investments as part of addressing MMIWG concerns raised in the question.That is why housing was a core focus of the budget we tabled last month, including, absolutely, investing in indigenous housing.
9. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer acknowledges the day and claims budget investments exist but provides no specifics on the 231 calls or ending poverty/housing issues.That is why the budget includes significant investments in this ongoing work, as did previous budgets.
10. deflected
    HousingMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists housing programs but ignores the specific loophole and enforcement delay raised in the question.Our plan to ban foreign buyers for two years is a credible plan; the Conservatives' was full of misinformation.
11. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to CUSMA defense but does not address whether lawyers agree the tax violates the agreement.when CUSMA violations are triggered, we have been assertive and will always be assertive in defending Canadian interests
12. misdirected
    The EconomyMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservative rhetoric and cites IMF ratings instead of addressing inflation's impact on families' choices.the Conservatives continue to bash the Canadian economy with their false rhetoric, but the truth is that Canada is well positioned
13. misdirected
    The EconomyMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to quoting a former Harper staffer and praising the budget rather than responding to constituents' cost-of-living struggles.Maybe they should take note of what Stephen Harper's former director of communications said, and that is that the budget is prudent and reasonable.
14. deflected
    Child CareMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights Alberta child care savings but does not address the $500 amount or home ownership affordability concerns raised.In Alberta, child care costs have gone down 50%.
15. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the Infrastructure Bank with project counts and attacks the asker via a future leader quote instead of addressing the reward-failure premise.The member opposite should maybe be careful, because his next future leader has said about the Canada Infrastructure Bank that it is a game-changer
16. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains that federal processing cannot exceed Quebec's thresholds and respects its jurisdiction.The federal government cannot process more files than Quebec asks it to.
17. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses processing volumes but ignores Quebec-specific rejections and delays.we processed more than 100,000 work permit applications, nearly double the number of work permits processed over the same period last year.
18. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The response thanks the opposition and emphasizes safety without addressing processing delays.I always appreciate the opposition's questions, and I am always grateful to my colleagues for their support for immigration
19. partly answered
    HealthMr. Brad Vis (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). loaded question.Touches on policy review but avoids explaining the differing standards for inmates and officers.We committed to review this policy every six months, and that review is under way.
20. partly answered
    HealthMr. Chris Lewis (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). loaded question.Provides stats and mentions review but does not address lack of changes or impact on workers.We committed to review this policy every six months. This review is under way, and any decisions will be based on science and the advice of public health officials.
21. partly answered
    HealthMr. Tony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses ongoing use and efficiency efforts without committing to ending the app.We continue to listen to the advice of our public health care experts, and are working very closely with the CBSA to ensure the ArriveCAN app is efficient and smooth with respect to trade and travel
22. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Acknowledges the issue but focuses on announced funds rather than implementing the calls for justice.The monies we have announced in the last and present budgetary cycles are directly targeted to a systemic approach to reducing the violence
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Outlines several reforms but does not confirm implementation of the specific call for a deputy commissioner.That is why we are committed to taking action by implementing culturally sensitive training, increasing representation of indigenous peoples in our justice system, repealing mandatory minimum penalties
24. deflected
    HealthMs. Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.References past funding commitments but avoids explaining the absence of the promised transfer in the recent budget.in 2017 we dedicated $5 billion to this over the next 10 years. We have added $45 million to develop the national standards that would become the strategy.
25. partly answered
    HealthMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Lists past investments but does not explain absence from the current budget.Since 2015, we have made historic investments to support the mental health of Canadians, including $5 billion for the provinces and territories to increase access to mental health services, $598 million for a distinctions-based mental health strategy for indigenous peoples, and $270 million for the Wellness Together portal.
26. deflected
    HealthMike Lake (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.Begins correcting premise about NDP deal without addressing the broken commitment.I think he has it a bit wrong. The effect of the NDP coalition—
27. misdirected
    HealthMike Lake (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.Dismisses question as annoying and despicable while defending record.I really think that was a despicable question.
28. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Jean-Denis Garon (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.States matters verified by third party but avoids addressing pressure on employees.I want to reassure my colleague that all matters have been verified by an independent third party and everything is in order.
29. misdirected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Jean-Denis Garon (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Attacks Bloc's role instead of addressing bullying claims at CRA.the Bloc Québécois will never serve as the opposition. It should at least try to be well informed, because that is its only job.
30. answered
    Service CanadaMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). rhetorical question.Details multiple initiatives to reduce passport delays.We have put a number of initiatives in place to help deal with this.
31. answered
    Service CanadaMr. Brad Redekopp (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Explains demand and actions taken, including visit to Saskatoon office.I was in Saskatoon on Friday, in fact, and visited the Service Canada centre there.
32. answered
    Service CanadaMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.Outlines steps for urgent cases and MP assistance channels.If there is an urgent request, they should make that known when they arrive at a Service Canada centre.
33. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Fraser Tolmie (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.Acknowledges farmers' role and a review but sidesteps the specific accusation of meddling or lack of expertise.We committed to reviewing the overall framework within which the Pest Management Regulatory Agency operates to make sure that it meets consumers' expectations, while recognizing that our farmers also need tools to ensure a good yield.
34. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses labour shortages with processing statistics and ongoing commitment.during the first quarter of 2022 we processed more than 100,000 work permits, which is nearly double the number of applications processed during that same period in 2021.
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    EthicsMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the NDP deal claim and instead attacks Conservatives as playing partisan games.Did the Conservatives decide to participate? No, they did not, so I am confused. Do they want to see the documents or do they not?
36. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Lori Idlout (NDP) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Confirms UNDRIP as foundational and transformative for reconciliation and rights.UNDRIP is a foundational document that we feel will be transformative in restarting the reconciliation process and fulfilling the real promise of Canada, moving forward.
37. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Kevin Vuong (Independent) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.Notes the summit occurred but offers no concrete outcomes and mocks the asker's timing.I would like to thank the hon. member for his sudden interest in Canadian heritage.
38. misdirected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the MMIWG motion entirely and proposes consent for an unrelated motion on Russian prisoners.Therefore, the House calls for the immediate release of Vladimir Kara-Murza, and all other Russian prisoners of conscience; the immediate release of Alexei Navalny; the immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine, and the unilateral withdrawal of Russian troops.
39. partly answered
    Business of the HouseMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Gives the weekly schedule but defers on ministers' attendance and adds unrelated birthday remarks.On the question with respect to the ministers the member is requesting be present in the committee of the whole, I will be happy to get back to him on that.