Bloc motion on research chairs prompts debate over merit versus diversity

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1. deflected
   TaxationCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question assumes intent to harm via high prices; the answer pivots to global causes and rebates without addressing the claim.That is why we continue to be there to support families, with investments in child care, with increases to the CCB and with investments in supporting our seniors and young people.
2. partly answered
   Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer clarifies what the bills do and do not do but does not address scrapping Bill C-5 or adding tougher penalties.Bill C-5 would not stop police from charging people with gun offences or prosecutors from pursuing convictions.
3. deflected
   Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question repeats the loaded premise on soft-on-crime policy; the answer shifts to systemic racism and fails to engage the safety claim.our criminal justice reform legislation turns the page on failed Conservative policies that ignored systemic racism and discrimination.
4. deflected
   Public SafetyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on gun-control measures taken but does not address the rise in violent crime or the impact of Bill C-5.on this side of the House, over the past seven years, we have continually moved forward on strengthening gun control in this country.
5. partly answered
   Public SafetyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the overall plan and cites border interdictions but does not engage the specific resource proposals for police and communities.We will continue to move forward with stronger gun control at the same time as we invest in communities and invest in more tools for CBSA and RCMP to interdict guns at the border.
6. partly answered
   JusticeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the government's position on Bill 21 and Charter rights but does not address whether English is threatened in Quebec.We expect that this matter will be appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada, and, if that happens, our government is determined to contribute to the debate
7. deflected
   JusticeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The question repeats the core query on English in Quebec; the answer pivots to protecting French and minorities without answering.we all agree that French is at risk all across the country.
8. answered
   HealthMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the government's action on decriminalization and ongoing work with provinces to address overdoses.We also just approved British Columbia's request to decriminalize the personal possession of small amounts of certain illicit drugs in the province.
9. partly answered
   HealthMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines their health strategy and BC approval but does not address supporting the specific bill mentioned.We are working with partners to advance a multi-faceted health-based strategy to end the overdose and toxic drug supply crisis.
10. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights growth statistics while ignoring questions on inflation struggles and relief measures.I have to urge a bit of economic literacy among the members opposite.
11. deflected
    TaxationEd Fast (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes carbon pricing benefits without addressing the request to suspend GST or the failure claim.The reality is that a price on pollution is the most effective way to fight climate change.
12. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The response emphasizes rebates but avoids any commitment to abandon or pause the carbon tax.I am grateful for the question because it gives me an opportunity to remind members of the fact that the price on pollution goes back directly to Canadian families.
13. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition over witness funding instead of addressing exemptions for user-generated content.Yesterday, we heard a troubling revelation at committee. An organization dedicated to opposing Bill C-11 admitted that it was paid by YouTube and TikTok
14. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The response criticizes Conservatives' support for the bill rather than addressing flaws or exemptions.They cannot say they are going to support Bill C-11 because it is important to tell their stories, because it is important for music, or because it is important for television.
15. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer gives a brief assurance then pivots to disappointment over the colleague's stance on Quebec culture.However, there is one thing I am wondering about. I respect my colleague very much. He comes from Quebec and knows how important Bill C‑11 is, yet he refuses to support the government in its efforts to defend Quebec's culture
16. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly acknowledges the gaps and commits to immediate next steps on the buyback program.With respect to the issues that my colleague pointed out regarding the mandatory buyback, we will begin taking meaningful next steps immediately to ensure that we get these assault weapons out of communities.
17. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses bill provisions and resources but does not address the guarantee requested.once my colleague has a chance to read and study Bill C‑21, she will see that it includes provisions to increase sentences and penalties for organized criminals looking to smuggle guns across the border.
18. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer agrees on tragedies and restates bill goals without addressing the registry request or prevention question.This bill sets out tough new penalties for criminals and increases resources for police.
19. deflected
    PassportsMs. Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges challenges but redirects to contacting MPs instead of addressing accountability or preparation failures.Unlike the Conservatives, if constituents have a challenge and need support for an urgent passport, they should please contact their MP so that we can ensure they get the help they need
20. partly answered
    PassportsMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer clarifies processing times and notes mail system issues but does not detail fixes for the delays described.The challenge is in the mail system.
21. partly answered
    PassportsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers to help specific cases via office contact but does not address systemic fixes for the described delays.I would encourage the member of Parliament to reach out to my office.
22. deflected
    PassportsMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes global context and volume issues but avoids addressing the call for more staff in offices.Around the world, countries like Canada, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden and France, are seeing wait times of 9 to 11 weeks.
23. answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the backlog reduction and accepts recommendations with specific investment details.Our investment of $340 million has allowed us to hire hundreds of staff and speed up processes.
24. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes an initiative for benefit access but does not address the specific plan elements like oil taxes or CERB amnesty raised.We have an initiative called "Reaching All Canadians" to try to ensure that Canadians have access to the benefits they are eligible for.
25. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Lists investments and policies on military housing but provides no timeline or direct response to the Habitat for Humanity claim.we are investing $445 million over the coming years to tackle this very important issue that the hon. member raised.
26. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Ryan Williams (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). rhetorical question.Mentions PLD allowance review but does not address building homes or respond to the housing shortage details.the Department of National Defence is reviewing the policy as we speak.
27. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the specific housing failures and misconduct claims, pivoting to overall spending increases instead.That is why we are increasing our defence spending by 70% over a nine-year period beginning in 2017.
28. deflected
    National DefenceMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Begins to address rates but immediately shifts to criticizing the prior government without answering the inequity question.After significant cuts made by the previous Conservative government, we actually are delivering results for our Canadian Armed Forces members and their families.
29. deflected
    Post-Secondary EducationMr. Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the discrimination premise and instead promotes diversity policies without addressing competence assessment.That is why we expect the research councils to put the right policies in place to achieve this goal.
30. deflected
    Post-Secondary EducationMr. Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Reaffirms trust in universities and diversity goals but does not engage with regional disparities or skill-based allocation.My colleagues in the House want the scientific community to reflect Canada's diversity.
31. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.Provides processing statistics but does not address the specific delays or Quebec-Ontario disparity raised.in the first quarter of this year, the department processed more than 100,000 work permit applications, which is nearly double the number processed over the same period last year.
32. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts focus to worker protections and inspections rather than incentives or application processing speed.
33. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). loaded question.The answer mocks the questioner's style then pivots to unrelated work permit stats without addressing any listed issues.I am smiling because I always enjoy my opposition colleague's dramatic flair.
34. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames external factors and promotes the budget instead of confirming or refuting the cost-of-living claim.our government has been taking measures in order to address the cost of living increase, which we all know is caused by the war started by Russia.
35. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the trafficking concern and G7 discussions but offers no specific Canadian steps for Ukrainian refugees.we have raised through the G7.
36. answered
    Canada Border Services AgencyMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that the vast majority of ports have reopened and commits to further progress.we have reopened the vast majority of ports of entry, which is seeing an increase in trade and travel.
37. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for the facility but does not confirm whether the announcement includes the requested 24-hour safe space.The funding in the announcement of last week will create the infrastructure necessary to operate a facility that will be welcoming for people who are in distress.
38. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights new legislation and grief for US victims but does not address the record of delayed implementation.Yesterday's announcement launched a new sweeping and transformative piece of legislation, which is the largest gun reform package in a generation.