Liberals move to limit debate on bill ending mandatory minimum sentences

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   HealthMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer thanks Canadians and highlights general pandemic outcomes without addressing the specific policy inconsistency on masks and passports.Canada has the second-lowest mortality rate in the G7 and the lowest unemployment rate in the last 50 years.
2. misdirected
   HealthMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' understanding rather than explaining differences between transit and airports or addressing provincial health agencies.If the United States had matched Canada's vaccination rate, they could have avoided 690,000 hospitalizations and 163,000 deaths.
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   JusticeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to gun control measures and calls the question absurd instead of addressing Bill C-5 or rising shootings in Montreal.I find the Conservative members' questions absurd.
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   JusticeMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refuses to consider splitting the bill and accuses the asker of posturing without engaging the proposal on domestic violence protections.I just wish the members opposite would stop their posturing and join us in savings lives.
5. misdirected
   JusticeMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends assault weapon bans and accuses Conservatives of insincerity rather than responding to the offer to split the bill.It is the Conservatives' fake concern for Canadians who are victims of gun violence.
6. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the need to strengthen French but does not address Quebec's specific demands on amendments or the Charter of the French Language.our government recognizes that the French language needs to be strengthened in Quebec and across Canada.
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   Official LanguagesMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees French is existential yet simply praises the bill without engaging Quebec's requested amendments or concerns about anglicization.Bill C-13 is an excellent bill that will protect French in Quebec and across the country.
8. answered
   The EconomyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists concrete affordability measures already implemented in response to the question on cost-of-living solutions.we increased the Canada workers benefit so that a family of three will receive $2,300 more this year.
9. partly answered
   HousingMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions co-op investment but ignores 500,000 units request and pivots to unrelated benefit program.our government, in the recent budget, put forward the biggest investment in co-op housing in a generation.
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    Public SafetyMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Restates consultation narrative from commissioner instead of addressing accuracy of prior claims.It was a consultation. That is precisely what we have said all along.
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    Public SafetyMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats prior quote and attacks colleague's humility rather than apologizing or clarifying.I would think my colleague, the hon. member of this chamber, would have the humility to recognize the words I just said were not from the government but from the RCMP Commissioner
12. misdirected
    HealthMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores mandate metrics question and attacks opposition political games instead.We will continue to be informed by science, not the political games of the Conservative opposition.
13. misdirected
    HealthMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.Attacks Conservatives on vaccines rather than addressing mandate justification or Tam quote.the Conservatives cannot seem to make up their minds about vaccinations.
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    HealthMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats general vaccine encouragement and deaths without addressing border mandates or business impacts.The most important thing that we can do to get through this pandemic is to continue to ask Canadians to go and get a third dose and remain vigilant.
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    HealthMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.Thanks health workers and promotes vaccines while ignoring travel backlogs and mandate comparisons.Vaccines remain an important tool in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and variants, and as the federal government, we will keep doing everything that we can to support Canadians and keep them safe
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    The EnvironmentMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.Praises offset market benefits without addressing lack of cap or comparison to Quebec-California system.establishing a federal carbon offset market is a win-win for the economy and the environment.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists unrelated actions instead of addressing the offset market criticism.Yes, we are creating a carbon offset market, as well as phasing out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies by 2023, two years ahead of schedule.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer promotes emissions plan without engaging the specific approvals or system criticized.Here are some of the really important and exciting measures: incentives and infrastructure for electric vehicles, energy retrofits for greener homes and buildings, capping oil and gas emissions and, of course, supporting our farmers for more sustainable agriculture.
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    The EconomyMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses workers benefit but ignores carbon tax and freight cost concerns raised.That is why our government has taken action and is providing support that is arriving to Canadians right now.
20. partly answered
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Dan Vandal (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes talks with parties but does not explain the denial of the emergency order.I am happy and encouraged that they were both at the table to address outstanding issues and work toward an outcome that benefits both parties.
21. answered
    EmploymentMr. Ryan Williams (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly counters with job recovery stats and immigration measures to fill vacancies.We are going to continue to use every tool at our disposal to fill the gaps in the labour force and grow our economy.
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    Families, Children and Social DevelopmentMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the CCB program without addressing the claimed cut identified by PBO.The Canada child benefit is tax-free and based on income, so it provides more support to families who need it the most.
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    Climate ChangeMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.Answer points to existing plan rather than addressing use of Defence Production Act for climate.I will just remind her that we have a very robust emissions reduction plan that is an ambitious sector-by-sector pathway for Canada to reach our 2030 emission reductions on our way to 2050 net zero.
24. partly answered
    SportMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Pascale St-Onge (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses accountability and audit but does not explain government minimization of the issue.That is why I have ordered a financial audit to get to the bottom of this.
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    SportMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Pascale St-Onge (Liberal). loaded question.The answer orders an audit but deflects by criticizing the use of the situation to block Bill C-11.using this situation as an excuse to block Bill C-11 at committee is unacceptable.
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    JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses Bill C-21 and obstruction instead of Bill C-5 or the specific question on mandatory minimums.The Conservatives need to stop with their delay tactics and obstruction.
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    JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses Bill C-21 and attacks Conservatives rather than addressing Bill C-5 and rising gang crime.Based on what we are hearing from Conservatives, they will vote against Bill C-21 and against longer sentences for those criminals.
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    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions past investments but pivots to pushing debate on Bill C-21 instead of explaining the missing funds.At the same time, we must begin debating Bill C‑21 to better protect Quebeckers.
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    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates communication and again pivots to Bill C-21 despite the explicit statement that the question is unrelated.I hope that the Bloc Québécois and all members of the House will allow us to start debate on Bill C‑21
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides general program statistics but does not address the specific constituent's case or health coverage issue.I look forward to taking further questions in private after question period if the hon. member wishes to discuss specific case files.
31. answered
    Airline IndustryMr. Scot Davidson (Conservative) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly acknowledges the backlog and states that new measures are in place to expedite medical exam approvals.Transport Canada has been putting in place new measures to expedite these applications.
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    PassportsMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains volumes and international comparisons but does not state whether the timeline is acceptable.It is important for us to share this information with Canadians so that they can plan accordingly.
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    HealthMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses chronic disease rates but ignores the question's focus on costs, uniqueness to Canada, and impact on farmers/consumers.Nutrient-specific high in front-of-package labels will allow Canadians to quickly and easily identify foods that are high in these nutrients of public health concern and make more informed, educated and healthier food choices when at the grocery store.
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    HealthMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats general health statistics and label benefits without addressing the basis for the decision or timeline to abandon it.The "high in" nutrition label on the front of the package will allow Canadians to quickly identify—
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    HealthMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer justifies the policy via science and stakeholder input but only briefly touches on continued production without fully addressing the attack on agriculture claim.Let me be clear to Canadians that they will still produce and purchase ground meat.
36. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms departmental work with the community, alternative supplies, and willingness to meet the chief.The department is working with the community and has provided services and alternative means to get services and supplies to the community.
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    HousingMr. Mike Morrice (Green) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lists federal funding programs but does not respond to the hypothetical visit or specific local encampment situation.We have invested over $562 million in the federal Reaching Home program, which targets the most vulnerable Canadians on the street.