Budget bill amendments lead Commons sitting

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1. deflected
   JusticeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general policy talking points without addressing the specific offences or premise in the question.Our bill is about getting rid of the failed policies that filled our prisons with low-risk first-time offenders who needed help, not to be put in jail.
2. deflected
   JusticeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to broad reform goals and community targeting instead of responding to the bill's impact on sentences or victims.This is about criminal justice policy that actually keeps our communities safe.
3. partly answered
   JusticeMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer agrees on the issue but shifts to promoting a different bill without addressing Bill C-5 sentencing.I agree with my hon. colleague that it is unacceptable that we continue to see innocent lives taken away as a result of gun violence, which is why I hope my colleague and the Conservatives support Bill C-21
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   The EconomyMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists positive economic indicators without addressing the admission by Morneau or specific affordability failures.Experts are forecasting that Canada will have the highest growth among G7 countries both this year and next year.
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   The EconomyMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges support for tradespeople but pivots to criticizing Conservative procedural tactics instead of gas price policy.It is unfortunate that these political games are being played—
6. answered
   Public Services and ProcurementMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Filomena Tassi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses Davie's contracts, ongoing qualification, and work awarded under the strategy.In fact, Chantier Davie has been awarded $2.1 billion in national shipbuilding strategy contracts, including the conversion of three medium icebreakers.
7. answered
   Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Filomena Tassi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer counters the premise by affirming support for Davie and detailing jobs and ongoing partnership.We are happy that we have been working with it every step of the way and look forward to moving forward in the addition of it as a third shipyard.
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   Veterans AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mr. Darrell Samson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accepts the report's recommendations and cites specific investments and reductions in wait times.We have invested $340 million to hire new staff and speed up processes, and we have seen a decrease of over 50% in the past year and a half.
9. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Blake Desjarlais (NDP) asked Mr. Jaime Battiste (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references new funding but does not address the timeline for implementing calls for justice or safe shelters.This is why our government put $2.2 billion forward over the next five years for missing and murdered indigenous women.
10. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the GST request and instead attacks the questioner's party history and leadership campaign.It is also unfortunate that the previous finance critic for the Conservative Party was summarily fired for having criticized the fact that the member for Carleton was impugning the independence of the Bank of Canada.
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    The EconomyMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to job creation statistics instead of outlining any plan to address credit card debt or cost-of-living pressures.Jobs, jobs, jobs: We have created over 3.5 million jobs over the past two years.
12. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames Russia and then criticizes Conservative procedural motions rather than responding to the question about seniors' living costs.Last night, they filed 62 different motions that are essentially going to delay or gut the budget implementation bill.
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    The EconomyMr. Stephen Ellis (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to small-business tax rates and again attacks the opposition's budget motions instead of addressing fuel costs.All of that is in jeopardy now that the Conservatives have filed 62 different motions to gut the budget implementation bill.
14. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Jeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer describes existing programs and funding levels but does not address the specific scenario of drought-driven farm failures.For example, we made changes to the advance payments program so that farmers can access advances and loans with an interest-free portion.
15. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer counters by citing the opposition's own past spending proposal rather than addressing Morneau's comments on Liberal spending and inflation.the member who asked the question campaigned on a proposal to spend far more than the Liberal government.
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    TaxationMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms the importance of aerospace but offers only a vague assurance without committing to amendments or a timeline.As I said last week, we will ensure that our manufacturers will not be paying the price for this luxury tax.
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    TaxationMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the proposed compromise on aircraft tax and pivots to criticizing Conservatives.the Conservatives have moved 62 different motions that are completely blocking the way forward for Bill C‑19.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights processing numbers but does not address the cause of the athletes' visa delays.last year we welcomed in our country over 405,000 new permanent residents; the greatest number of newcomers in a year in Canadian history.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives caregiver stream numbers but does not address the low finalization rate or backlog fix.Last year, we welcomed more than 4,000 new permanent residents through our caregiver stream, and this year we are expecting to see another 6,000 new permanent residents through the caregiver stream.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Dave Epp (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains case assessment and offers to discuss the specific case further.Due to privacy, I cannot comment on a specific case, but it would be a pleasure to reach out and talk more with the member.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides work permit processing stats but does not address delays for foreign agricultural workers.IRCC is prioritizing work permit applications for in-demand occupations.
22. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Lori Idlout (NDP) asked Dan Vandal (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms no decision yet and states consultations and review are ongoing.No decision has been made at this time.
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    Government PrioritiesMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks public servants but does not address reassigning them to clear current backlogs.allow me to take the opportunity to thank our hard-working public servants, who have been working overtime and then some over the course of the pandemic to provide programs, such as CERB and others, to vulnerable Canadians
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    Service CanadaMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges service ramp-up but does not explain why forms cannot be printed on site.Service Canada has been ramping up service for Canadians across the country in all of its service centres, step by step and day by day.
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    Air TransportationMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses delays and lifting measures but avoids timeline for ending restrictions.We are doing everything we can to address delays at airports.
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    Service CanadaMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers to help the specific case but ignores the broader failure claim about Service Canada.I would encourage the member to reach out to my office so we can find his constituent's file
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    Tourism IndustryMs. Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to deaths and compassion instead of addressing mandates or tourism impacts.I hope members opposite would have some compassion for the families who are grieving for their dead family members who passed away in May.
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    InfrastructureMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.Answer denies loss of funds but does not address the unilateral deadline change or agreement violation.Quebec has not lost a single cent of the money allocated for its transit and infrastructure projects.
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    InfrastructureMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats denial of theft but sidesteps the agreement terms and 2023 deadline consequences.there has not been any money stolen from the Province of Quebec.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer explains Canada's engagement with Europe but does not address why G7 turns to OPEC instead.we are enabling them to continue to work on the important energy transition to reduce carbon emissions
31. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer calls the member wrong and cites G7 communiqué instead of explaining lost credibility or lack of energy supply offers.
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    EthicsMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends procurement policy but ignores the specific violations and Order Paper examples cited.contracts are issued in a fair way in accordance with Treasury Board policy.
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    EmploymentMr. Chris Lewis (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The response addresses immigration to fill labor gaps but ignores the burnout and understaffing concerns raised.That is why our government is so focused on ensuring that we welcome new immigrants to this country.
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    TaxationMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses existing budget measures and pollution incentives without addressing the GST removal request.It is also why we have an incentive program when it comes to the price on pollution we implemented, which ensures that eight out of 10 Canadians will receive more as part of the incentive program and as part of our federal subsidy than they pay for the price on pollution.
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    InfrastructureMr. Michael Kram (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The response acknowledges the request and offers to work together but stops short of approving the reallocation.I endeavour to work with the member and his local councillors to determine the best way to move forward on these projects, but we are committed to building—
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    InfrastructureMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. Yasir Naqvi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly points to the existing $3-billion mitigation fund as the proactive measure requested.That is why there is an over $3-billion mitigation and adaptation fund available.