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Monday, May 30, 2022 · sitting No. 77

Commons debates fisheries estimates for most of sitting day

The House spent the largest share of its time in committee of the whole examining all votes under the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in the main estimates. Minister Joyce Murray told members she makes the final decisions at the department and defended the government's goal of leaving as many fish in the ocean as possible.

In Question Period Conservative MP Luc Berthold pressed the government on the Supreme Court ruling that struck down consecutive life sentences without parole for mass murderers. Justice Minister David Lametti said the government respects the unanimous decision and noted that eligibility for parole does not guarantee release.

Conservative MP Luc Berthold also questioned the Prime Minister on inflation and rising costs for gas, housing and groceries. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland replied that inflation is a global phenomenon driven in part by the war in Ukraine and pointed to the indexed Canada child benefit and old-age security increases.

Decided that day

  • Time allocation for Bill C-18 passed
  • Bill C-13 advanced at second reading
  • Opposition motion on travel rules failed
  • Bills C-276, C-275, S-247 and C-21 introduced

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Who held the floor · 2022-05-30

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 53%, opposition 47% of the words spokenRoutine proceedingsGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floor
66Supply Day Moves Bills, Rejects MotionThe House spent most of its time on Business of Supply and committee reports while advancing several bills and passing time allocation for the Online News Act. Question Period produced mostly deflected answers and an opposition motion on travel rules was defeated.AI-rated Score out of 100; the verdict and the answer ratings behind it are a model’s reading. How the AI rates this

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Other moments

Online News Act

Conservative MP John Brassard said the government had moved time allocation after only two hours of debate on Bill C-18 and noted this was the 101st time it had used the measure. Minister Pablo Rodriguez countered that more than 450 news outlets have closed in the past 15 years and said web giants must contribute to professional journalism.

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Criminal Code

Liberal MP Anju Dhillon moved third reading of Bill C-233 and thanked colleagues for supporting measures to protect female victims of domestic violence. Conservative MP Karen Vecchio asked what further steps should follow the bill.

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National Defence

NDP MP Peter Julian asked how long the government would take to implement recommendations from Justice Arbour's report. Minister Anita Anand said she had accepted the report in its entirety and would move immediately on more than one-third of the recommendations.

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Public Safety

Bloc Québécois MP Rhéal Fortin urged the government to ban handguns after a recent shooting at a Montreal day care. Parliamentary Secretary Pam Damoff said Ottawa is working with Quebec and has directed $46 million from the guns and gangs fund to the province.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. deflected
    JusticeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the court ruling and parole process without addressing action to change sentences.We respect the clear and unanimous decision of the Supreme Court of Canada.
  2. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists some affordability measures but does not address carbon tax or specific price rises mentioned.Our budget includes practical measures, such as dental care for Canadians, a one-time payment of $500 for people who are facing housing affordability challenges
  3. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to past Liberal programs instead of addressing tax relief or inflation benefits to government.we have no lessons to learn from the Conservatives when it comes to helping the most vulnerable Canadians.
  4. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses global inflation and existing benefits without addressing fuel tax cuts or G7 comparisons.we understand that inflation is a global phenomenon.
  5. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights poverty reduction stats instead of responding to tax cuts at pumps or grocery inflation.when it comes to the most vulnerable Canadians, precisely the people who need to rely on food banks, we will take absolutely no lessons from the Conservatives
  6. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains concerns over notwithstanding clause but does not address democracy or Quebec majority support.from the start, we have made it clear that we have concerns about the pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause in the Constitution.
  7. deflected
    JusticeMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to concerns from other groups about Bill 96 without addressing the accusation of attacking Quebec democracy.Quebeckers from various sectors, including anglophones, francophones, legal experts, doctors and other players in the health sector, have all expressed concerns about Bill 96.
  8. answered
    National DefenceMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly accepts the report and states priority to implement changes for safety.I accepted the report in its entirety.
  9. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses accepting the report but does not address the request for an apology.My top priority is to build a military where everyone who puts on a uniform for our country can work in a safe, respected and protected manner.
  10. partly answered
    HealthMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Provides general data but not the specific advice requested for the mandates.The data are available. The experts have been very clear.
  11. deflected
    HealthMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer gives unrelated statistics instead of addressing transparency on the advice.
  12. misdirected
    HealthMr. Brad Vis (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to US hospitalization numbers rather than addressing NEXUS or the advice.690,000. That is the number of hospitalizations that the United States would have avoided
  13. answered
    Air TransportationMs. Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses delays and actions being taken to resolve them.We hired over 400 CATSA employees.
  14. deflected
    Tourism IndustryMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses past support and economic stats instead of future action on mandates.We are glad to see unemployment at the lowest record in history.
  15. partly answered
    Tourism IndustryMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer compares international passport times but does not address airport delays or mandates.when we look at passport-processing times in other countries, we see that in the United States, for example, it is nine to 11 weeks.
  16. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Denis Trudel (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states intent to follow implementation but does not confirm respect for the bill.we will be following the implementation of Bill 96 to ensure that it does not exceed Quebec's jurisdiction.
  17. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Denis Trudel (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.Answer provides no content beyond addressing the Speaker.
  18. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Martin Champoux (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses language requirement but then attacks the question's premise about true Quebeckers.I think it is dangerous to get into an identity debate where the Bloc assumes the right to declare who is a true Quebecker and who is not.
  19. answered
    JusticeRob Moore (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Directly explains the Supreme Court ruling and its limited impact on parole.Nothing in the Supreme Court's decision changes the fact that all people convicted of murder receive mandatory life sentences.
  20. partly answered
    JusticeMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Commits to reviewing the decision and acting but gives no timeline for legislation.We will act, but we need to keep that in perspective.
  21. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats facts about the ruling without offering specific assurances to the families mentioned.eligibility for parole does not mean one will get parole.
  22. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Lori Idlout (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Confirms resources will go to communities as requested.Yes, we will absolutely provide those resources to communities.
  23. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Discusses general support and trauma but avoids addressing delays or the blocked motion.the constant denial of this reality is what characterizes today's discourse as well.
  24. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the request to remove section 4.2 and instead criticizes the opposition.I would like, for once, the Conservatives to support our industries and for once to support the cultural sector.
  25. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the bill's purpose without releasing the policy directive or confirming exclusion of user-generated content.Could the Conservatives please, for once, support our artists and our cultural sector? That would be really nice.
  26. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives' record on institutions instead of clarifying the contradiction on user-generated content.I am quite surprised that the Conservatives quote the CRTC, because they keep attacking the CRTC like they keep attacking the CBC.
  27. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the bill's purpose and dismisses concerns as conspiracy theories without resolving the factual contradiction.We hear a lot of theories, conspiracy theories, and this and that, but we want to help our culture.
  28. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses funding and engagement but does not address the request to ban handguns.We have directed $46 million under our guns and gangs fund to the Legault government.
  29. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes background checks and border measures but does not commit to banning handguns or assault weapons.We are taking action to make sure that handguns do not fall into the hands of criminals by requiring stronger background checks and investing more to stop illegal gun trafficking at the border.
  30. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights processing improvements without explaining delays for the specific workers mentioned.This year, to date, we have already processed more than 216,000 work permits, compared to only 88,000 this far into last year.
  31. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains ongoing investments and economic context but does not specify a timeline for resolving delays.We are going to continue to invest in our immigration system to do that.
  32. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes prioritization and increased processing volumes but does not address simplifying the LMIA process.IRCC is prioritizing work permit processing for in-demand occupations.
  33. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Stephen Ellis (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to general small business tax cuts without addressing fuel taxes or providing any date.
  34. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers to review details and contact staff but gives no commitment on providing a plane.My team will contact the member's staff, look at the details and see what we can do.
  35. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Clifford Small (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the quota timeline by promising a science review but avoids confirming reinstatement or rejecting activist influence.With respect to the capelin decision, we are reviewing the science.
  36. deflected
    HousingMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights national funding but does not confirm use for a 24-7 Winnipeg safe space.I am happy to work with the hon. member to see if we can continue to support projects in Winnipeg.
  37. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer condemns Taliban actions and affirms education rights but does not define what feminist foreign policy means in practice for Afghanistan.Access to education is a human right to which every woman and every girl is entitled, and the Taliban will be judged by its actions and not by its words.