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1. answered
   Natural ResourcesMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms commitment to Line 5 and outlines ongoing actions to prevent shutdown.the continued operation of Line 5 is non-negotiable.
2. partly answered
   Passport CanadaMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains causes and steps taken but provides no timeline for normal processing.We have hired 500 new employees, and the minister and the department will continue to turn every rock to find solutions to serve Canadians with the service they are entitled to.
3. deflected
   Passport CanadaMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates hiring and expansions without addressing the vaccine mandate or minister blame claims.As early as December, we hired 500 new employees to process passports.
4. partly answered
   Passport CanadaMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details service expansions but does not address when or if full in-person return is authorized.We have extended hours both on weekdays and weekends, and we continue to provide as much service as physically possible to Canadians for the service they are entitled to.
5. deflected
   Passport CanadaMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists expansions and thanks staff but avoids the question of mandating on-site return.We continue to work with public servants to make sure that Canadians are getting the service they are entitled to.
6. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes arrivals and future charters but does not address the delay in sending any planes.As the Prime Minister announced, we will charter planes to bring more Ukrainians to Canada.
7. answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly counters with arrival numbers and details the new free-flight partnership program.It will allow us to welcome 10,000 Ukrainians and their families.
8. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites record processing volumes but does not commit to additional resources for backlogs.We have made considerable investments, and we will continue to be there for people who choose Canada.
9. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights record processing numbers instead of addressing the growing backlog or specific delays mentioned.Last year, we welcomed more than 405,000 new permanent residents: the greatest number of newcomers in a year in Canadian history.
10. deflected
    The EconomyMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes budget measures and attacks Conservatives rather than addressing inflation or wage lag directly.Based on what I have been hearing in the House from the Conservatives, and in their leadership debate last night, they have absolutely nothing concrete to propose to Canadians in order to help them face the cost-of-living increase that is due to the war in Ukraine.
11. deflected
    The EconomyMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past Liberal measures and criticizes Conservatives instead of responding to current cost-of-living pressures.we have reduced taxes for the middle class on two occasions and the Conservatives voted against it.
12. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores EI processing delays and fraud backlogs, pivoting instead to unrelated budget housing measures.I would like to draw his attention to our budget, which contains concrete measures to help Canadians.
13. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri‑FoodMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges farmer impacts and lists some fertilizer and fee measures but does not address the core claim of government responsibility via taxes.The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food recently made announcements about measures to help farmers pay the fees tied to these price increases.
14. deflected
    TaxationMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the luxury tax policy without addressing job losses or impacts on charter boats and tourism.Our government is introducing a luxury tax that would apply on the sale of new luxury cars and aircraft with a retail price over $100,000 and new boats over $250,000.
15. deflected
    HousingMr. Tako Van Popta (Conservative) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists new budget programs without addressing why prior housing initiatives failed or restoring confidence.In the most recent budget, we presented practical measures, namely $200 million to develop and expand rent-to-own programs, a tax-free savings account, a two-year ban on sales to foreign buyers and, of course, a homebuyers' bill of rights, which we are developing in co-operation with the provinces and territories.
16. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recognizes the accident and notes connectivity efforts but does not address pressuring the CRTC for specific contracts.As we speak, no other government has done as much as we have for Internet connectivity.
17. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general connectivity issues without specifying the contract details or reasons for delay.We have already made an exceptional commitment to get Quebec connected to the Internet with a 98% connectivity rate by September 2022, in partnership with the Government of Quebec.
18. deflected
    HealthMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges delays but does not address scrapping the restrictions or mandates.Madam Speaker, as a traveller myself, and I know many of my colleagues here travel regularly, we are experiencing long lines and delays at airports—
19. misdirected
    HealthMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to vaccine benefits instead of addressing the request for specific advice on restrictions.Everyone knows that vaccines save lives.
20. partly answered
    HealthMr. Dan Mazier (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states that mandates are under review but provides no timeline or commitment to end them.We are currently reviewing the mandates, and we will come back to the House to report when these mandates will be reviewed.
21. partly answered
    Canada Border Services AgencyMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing reopenings of ports but does not confirm action on Lunenburg specifically.Over the course of the last number of weeks, I am pleased to report to all members in this chamber that CBSA has been reopening ports of entry to meet the increased demand around trade and travel.
22. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past supports and tax cuts but does not commit to cracking down on credit card fees.We are working on reducing credit card fees.
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Lori Idlout (NDP) asked Dan Vandal (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to looking into the issue but offers no immediate action or details.I will commit to looking into the comments made by the member for Nunavut and get back to her ASAP.
24. answered
    Passport CanadaMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the delays by outlining specific steps taken to reduce backlogs.That is why last weekend, 12 of the busiest offices across the country were open throughout the weekend.
25. partly answered
    Passport CanadaMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions process changes but redirects specific case to private discussion instead of addressing the broken process claim.If there is a particular issue that a constituent, such as Gordon, is facing, I would be more than happy to speak to the member about it to see how we can find—
26. deflected
    Passport CanadaMr. Stephen Ellis (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). substantive question.Describes high demand and suggests alternatives but does not address the specific delays or Service Canada failures raised.Our current priority is to ensure that Canadians with planned travel are able to travel.
27. partly answered
    Passport CanadaMrs. Anna Roberts (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges compassion and states priority for imminent travel but offers no plan to fix the backlog itself.Priority is being given to those who have imminent travel needs, and I encourage the member to reach out to me to discuss the issue further.
28. misdirected
    Aviation IndustryMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the luxury tax issue entirely and pivots to unrelated aerospace funding.That is why we are allocating $1.75 billion over seven years from the strategic innovation fund to this sector.
29. deflected
    Aviation IndustryMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.Restates the policy goal of taxing the wealthy but does not address the practical problems with rental and export scenarios.We introduced a luxury tax on boats and aircraft because we know that everyone must pay their fair share.
30. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the enforcement question by deferring to upcoming reports without addressing current cases.We look forward to seeing the findings and recommendations of the special joint committee as well as the expert panel, which are due imminently.
31. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Again points only to pending reports instead of answering whether inadequate housing meets MAID criteria.We look forward to the findings of both, in order for us to address additional issues that are likely to come up.
32. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats thanks and defers to reports while ignoring the specific policy and extension concerns raised.We look forward to seeing the findings and recommendations of the special joint committee, on which the member opposite is also a very active participant, and of the expert panel report that we expect imminently.
33. misdirected
    Tourism IndustryMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the procedural clarification request entirely and instead poses an unrelated question about tourism.Would the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance tell us how this excellent news will affect the tourism sector?
34. partly answered
    Marine TransportMr. Chris Lewis (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges disruptions and states intent to adjust measures and return to normal but provides no timeline or commitment on reopening sites.As we are turning the corner from the pandemic, we are adjusting our measures and working with community stakeholders to ensure that we return to normal as quickly as possible.
35. deflected
    Marine TransportMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers general assurances about returning to normal without addressing the specific request to lift restrictions at marine points of entry.my colleague, the Minister of Public Safety , and I are working closely to ensure that we are returning to normal as quickly as possible.
36. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes general connectivity priorities but does not address the specific request for approval of the CRTC application today.We have undertaken a massive connectivity project for rural and remote communities.
37. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses support for hatcheries by referencing the federal investment that includes them as a pillar.It will be supported by an almost $650-million historic investment in Pacific salmon and salmon enhancement, i.e. hatcheries, as one of the pillars of that initiative.