MPs clash in question period over emergencies act and natural resources ruling

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer details powers granted by the Act and references an inquiry but evades the direct yes-or-no request to release cabinet documents.We have now announced the independent inquiry to examine the circumstances that led to the declaration and the measures taken in response.
2. misdirected
   Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking Conservatives for supporting protests instead of addressing the claim of overreach or document release.the issue seems to be that the Conservatives seem really frightened about the fact that there is going to be an open, transparent inquiry into these illegal blockades
3. deflected
   Government PrioritiesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists past Liberal policies but does not engage with the claim that the Prime Minister lacks empathy or understanding of Canadians' struggles.over the past six years, we have been focused on supporting the middle class and helping those who are working hard to join it.
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   Public SafetyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the Act's benefits and the inquiry announcement while ignoring the question on whether the invocation was unnecessary and political.We have now announced that an independent inquiry will be held to examine the circumstances.
5. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservative tactics on the budget bill rather than addressing the RCMP statements or the call to lower gas prices.if the Conservative Party truly wanted to make life more affordable for Canadians, then it would not have tried to delay the budget bill on the first day of debate.
6. deflected
   Diversity and InclusionMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists current Quebec concerns but does not state how the Prime Minister will vote on the motion regarding the prayer and monarchy.We on this side of the House are going to stay focused on Quebeckers, on Canadians and on their everyday needs.
7. answered
   Diversity and InclusionMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms separation of church and state and respect for religions while rejecting the premise of a needed fight.The fact is, we do have separation of church and state in this country.
8. partly answered
   TaxationMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses past tax measures and the new budget's corporate contributions but does not commit to the specific $500 increases to child benefit and GST credit.Furthermore, in our latest budget, we are moving forward and asking the largest companies and banks to pay a little more to help Canadians.
9. partly answered
   TaxationMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists prior tax measures and a bank-focused dividend but does not address taxing excess profits of oil companies.That is why budget 2022 introduces a temporary Canada recovery dividend and increases corporate income tax on banks permanently.
10. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the legislation's process instead of addressing the constitutional ruling or appeal decision.The Impact Assessment Act delivered on an important promise we made to Canadians to reform a broken system.
11. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the prior Conservative approach and defends the new process without addressing repeal of Bill C-69.We changed that by working with communities and companies to give the clarity that understood that it is essential to both protect the environment and build a stronger future.
12. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservatives for opposing arts instead of committing to release the policy directive before the vote.Unfortunately, once again, Conservative politicians stand against the arts community and creators.
13. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the goal of promoting Canadian content but does not address releasing the CRTC policy directive.In a digital world, we need to ensure, in the same way, that Canadian producers of content are protected and upheld, and that is exactly what Bill C-11 would do.
14. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the member of mischaracterizing the bill and attacks Conservatives rather than addressing the impact on digital-first creators.Why are Conservatives continuing to stand against creators, artists and the stories Canadians want to tell to each other?
15. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the bill's intent and ends by attacking Conservatives as scared of artists instead of addressing the claimed punishment of digital creators.Why are Conservatives so scared of Canada's artists? I think we all know.
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    Diversity and InclusionMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as a Bloc tactic and pivots to pandemic assistance without addressing changes to the prayer in Standing Orders.the federal government must be doing something right for Quebeckers if the Bloc Québécois has to try to pick a fight over something as innocuous as a prayer in the House of Commons.
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    Diversity and InclusionMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to a general defense of rights and the Charter without addressing the challenge to Quebec's secularism law.The reality is that we will always be there to defend the rights of all Canadians and of different religions because that is what makes our country strong.
18. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general support for Afghans but ignores the specific tax refund request.We will continue to be there to support vulnerable Afghans and to support the families of people who have supported Canada over many years.
19. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides arrival statistics but does not address the status of the 2,900 missing applications.In the last month alone, more than 2,400 Afghan refugees have arrived in Canada, with hundreds more arriving every week.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses family reunification for interpreters rather than processing for the 28 embassy lawyers.That is why we are sparing no effort in our work to reunite families.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats general refugee arrival numbers without providing interpreter-specific counts or addressing travel document issues.We have now welcomed over 12,600 Afghan refugees to Canada, and we will continue to do what it takes to bring in even more.
22. partly answered
    HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past spending and future cooperation but does not confirm or address a meeting with premiers.we will continue to work with provinces and territories to strengthen our health care system for all Canadians, both for today and tomorrow.
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    TelecommunicationsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on past cellphone bill reductions instead of taking a position on the Rogers-Shaw merger.That is why we made a commitment a number of years ago to reduce the cost of cellphone bills in this country by 25%, and we did exactly that.
24. misdirected
    The EconomyMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames global events then attacks the Conservatives' voting record rather than outlining new relief measures.Instead, the Conservative Party has opposed policies that put money directly back into Canadians' pockets.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends C-69 and attacks Harper instead of addressing responsibility for cost of living.We brought forward Bill C-69 , which actually protects the environment and gives clarity to companies.
26. deflected
    Small BusinessMs. Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists past supports but ignores the specific question on advising constituents facing impossible choices.We have moved forward with budget 2022 and allowing businesses and workers to succeed by reducing costs, by supporting made-in-Canada innovation and by investing in a sustainable future.
27. partly answered
    HousingMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer outlines budget measures on housing but does not engage the rhetorical framing of shattered dreams.That is why budget 2022 makes investments to double housing construction over the next decade, help Canadians buy their first home, curb unfair practices that drive up the price of housing, and support the construction of affordable housing.
28. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges work on the safe third country agreement but avoids confirming unilateral action on Roxham Road.Our government is working with its American counterparts on challenges around our shared border, including the safe third country agreement.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats general commitments without addressing suspension of the agreement or compensation to Quebec.We will always respect our domestic and international obligations towards asylum seekers.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Kyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes future plans but does not address past failure on coal workers or current energy workers.We are delivering strategic investments in skills and training, regional strategies and projects across Canada that create sustainable jobs.
31. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Kyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives on climate denial instead of apologizing for treatment of coal workers.Conservative governments at the federal and provincial level have long denied that climate change is a reality and have long resisted taking action to support families and workers in the transition toward cleaner economies and a lowered reliance on fossil fuels.
32. answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the government's EV targets and investments in response to the cost question.That is why our government has laid out an ambitious plan to ensure that Canadians have access to electric vehicles, with rebate programs, with investments in charging stations, and with mandates that will ensure that 20% of our cars will be electric by 2026, 50% by 2030, and 100% by 2035.
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    JusticeRob Moore (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing misuse concerns by pivoting to general rights and health investments.respecting the rights and the choice of all Canadians has always been a priority for this government and we will continue to stand up for Canadians' rights to make choices.
34. partly answered
    JusticeRob Moore (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges concerning stories and the need to protect the vulnerable but offers no specific response to the ignored pleas or misuse cases.Obviously, we have heard extremely concerning stories about this.
35. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking Conservatives as ideological instead of addressing the documented abuses and investigation.We will respect Canadians' choices and protect the most vulnerable.
36. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims ongoing work on calls to justice but provides no timeline or specific implementation steps for ending over-incarceration.the government is continuing to move forward in partnership with indigenous peoples to change the systemic discrimination and racism that continue to exist at all levels and institutions across Canada.
37. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references past international efforts but supplies no domestic plan or 2030 timeline for eliminating single-use plastics.We will continue to work with science, experts, corporations and Canadians to make sure that we are eliminating toxic single-use plastics and continuing to protect our environment for future generations.