House debates opposition motion on airport delays and covid rules

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1. deflected
   HealthMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates general science-based approach without addressing why measures remain unlike other governments.Our government will continue to make decisions informed by science and will adjust its guidelines and public health measures as this wave of the virus evolves.
2. misdirected
   HealthMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to testing tools and ends by attacking Conservatives instead of addressing airport restrictions or lifting them.The Conservatives have a choice to make today.
3. deflected
   Government ProgramsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer thanks Canadians and notes pandemic transition without addressing specific listed failures or chaos.The Government of Canada will be there to help them.
4. partly answered
   Airline IndustryMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Ms. Annie Koutrakis (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges frustration and details hiring and working groups but does not address apology request.we have hired approximately 400 new screening officers who are currently in different phases of their training across the country.
5. deflected
   HealthMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses travel demand and volumes without providing the specific public health advice requested.We are doing everything we possibly can to ensure that Canadians can access those services in a timely fashion
6. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.Answer affirms commitment to bilingualism going forward but does not address the appeal of the court ruling.Our government is committed to ensuring that all lieutenant governors appointed in New Brunswick will be bilingual going forward.
7. misdirected
   Official LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Bloc Québécois as radicalized rather than addressing which Liberal voices the Prime Minister will follow on French.The Bloc is deciding who is a real Quebecker and who is not; that is where they become radicalized.
8. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes inflation causes and past tax cuts but does not address taxing excessive profits or doubling the GST credit.We have cut taxes for the middle class twice and raised them for the wealthiest 1%.
9. deflected
   TaxationMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing affordability measures without addressing the proposed excess profit tax or GST rebate.That is why, once again in this tax season, the basic personal income amount has grown again: another 500 bucks in the pockets of Canadians.
10. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives for blocking legislation instead of addressing whether tax-and-spend policies entrench inflation.If the Conservative Party is serious about supporting Canadians, it can start supporting smart legislation and smart results, stop blocking the BIA and finance, get it to a vote and put money in the pockets of Canadians.
11. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes budget measures but ignores the specific proposal to exempt GST on fuel or compare with other countries' actions.I know the Conservatives do not like it that we have been delivering for Canadians for seven years.
12. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights tax and benefit changes but does not address taking new action on the cost of living beyond prior measures.We will continue to focus on affordability.
13. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames external factors and lists budget items while accusing Conservatives of picking fights rather than committing to lower costs.While the Conservatives focus on picking fights, we are focusing on the lives of Canadians.
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    The EconomyMr. Larry Brock (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the carbon tax and attacks the opposition for playing games instead of committing to cut fuel taxes.At a time when this House should be focused on getting Vladimir Putin and his army out of Ukraine, the other side is playing games.
15. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as partisan talking points and blames the Ukraine invasion without addressing the carbon tax's role in price differences.The fact is that this global phenomenon is caused, in part, by the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Putin.
16. answered
    Climate ChangeMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses whether the plan meets targets regardless of oil production levels.Our plan will work regardless of whether oil production goes up, down or remains constant.
17. deflected
    Climate ChangeMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses emission caps and targets but avoids committing to blocking new climate bomb projects.we made a commitment to cap greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas sector, and we are working on that.
18. partly answered
    Climate ChangeMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses fossil fuel subsidies and clean energy investment but ignores the call to scrap carbon bomb projects.the Canadian government is investing more in clean technology and renewable energy than in fossil fuels.
19. partly answered
    HealthMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer assures action on the shortage but does not address the one-month delay or immediate needs of families.we are doing what must be done to avoid a shortage in Canada.
20. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing UK negotiations and EU access but does not confirm elimination of non-tariff barriers in the new agreement.We are at the table with the United Kingdom, and those exporters are also getting access to that market while we are negotiating the agreement.
21. deflected
    International TradeMr. Jeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists existing trade deals and negotiations but does not address the India wheat ban or new market access for wheat.we have access to 1.5 billion customers in the global marketplace through Canada's excellent trade agreements today
22. answered
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details research funding and collaboration to address long COVID as requested.Budget 2022 also proposes over $20 million over five years, starting next year, for the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to support additional research on long COVID
23. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Lori Idlout (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past investments and legislation but does not address the PBO finding of reduced delivery or current shortfalls.We made historic investments in indigenous communities and with indigenous peoples.
24. misdirected
    HousingMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' voting record instead of addressing young Canadians' access to home ownership.every time they get a chance to actually do something about it, they vote against it.
25. misdirected
    HousingMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' voting record instead of defending the minister's housing record.What did the Conservatives do when that came on the floor of the House of Commons? They voted against it.
26. deflected
    HousingKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The response shifts to child care benefits rather than addressing housing affordability or rent costs.I have good news for that member, because British Columbia has signed on to the $10-a-day child care agreement.
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    HousingMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to child care spending and criticizes Conservatives without explaining housing price increases.I find it hard to understand the Conservatives. They tell us to do things to help Canadians and when we do just that, they tell us to stop.
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    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The minister agrees on the challenge but points only to existing Criminal Code tools without addressing the proposed registry.As I have already mentioned, there are some extremely strict provisions in the Criminal Code to ensure that those who commit crimes are brought before the courts.
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    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights border firearm seizures instead of committing to or explaining an organized crime registry.proof of progress is that, last year, CBSA seized a record number of firearms.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). loaded question.The response cites overall Ukrainian arrivals and future flights without addressing the specific processing delay for the infant.I am happy to report in the House that over 24,000 Ukrainians have made their way here.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Bryan May (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists other forms of military aid provided but does not address sending the specific LAVs mentioned.we will continue our efforts so that Ukraine can win this war. That is why, very recently, the Prime Minister announced an additional $50 million in military aid
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    Foreign AffairsMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The response emphasizes sanctions and general support without explaining why the Russian ambassador remains in Canada.At the same time, we have an unprecedented set of sanctions on Russia. We are suppressing Russia.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the question but provides no information or decision, only a promise to respond later.we, as a government, are in a state of pondering and we will get back to the member very shortly.
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    HealthMr. Len Webber (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The response redirects responsibility to another minister and offers only general agreement without addressing the requested action.I believe this is a question for the minister responsible for CRA
35. misdirected
    Committees of the HouseMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Mr. Ken McDonald (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses an unrelated topic about seals instead of the board meetings and partisanship allegations raised.seal predation has been a major issue in my riding and across the province of Newfoundland and Labrador for years.
36. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses general support for disarmament but avoids committing to sending a delegation to the specific Vienna meeting.our focus is on working with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the NPT, and on the Stockholm initiative for nuclear disarmament.
37. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates general concerns but does not address Canada's non-signatory status or sending a delegation.We will continue to monitor them every day because we know that a nuclear war can never be won and should never be fought.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly outlines the planned legislative business for the specified dates and period.This evening we will consider, in committee of the whole, the estimates of the Department of Public Works and Government Services.