Commons debates closure motion on Bill C-11 as Conservatives protest limits

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1. answered
   Public SafetyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer directly affirms the principle without evasion.Mr. Speaker, the answer is yes.
2. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates government rationale and consultation but avoids confirming the minister's specific claim about police requests.The government decided to invoke the Emergencies Act.
3. misdirected
   Public SafetyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking Conservatives on protest costs instead of addressing the minister's statements.I want to know when the Conservatives are going to offer to cover the expenses for all the disruption that encouraged the illegal blockade during the protests.
4. misdirected
   Public SafetyMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's Putin reference rather than addressing the police advice claim.I am going to come to that, but before I do, I want to call out the hon. member for using Mr. Putin in this chamber regarding the decision to invoke the Emergencies Act.
5. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates necessity but evades the direct question on whether police requested the Act and ends with criticism.I wonder when the Conservatives are going to finally offer their sincere apologies to the residents of Ottawa, who, during the protest, were encouraged to stay by the interim leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
6. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees French is in decline but does not address the specific critique of Bill C-13 protecting English over French.We agree that French is in decline in North America and, indeed, in Canada.
7. deflected
   Official LanguagesMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the bill and urges cooperation but sidesteps Quebec's proposed amendments for managing French.Once again, I would really like it if the Bloc Québécois and all the opposition members would work with us and stop playing games.
8. partly answered
   The EconomyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details tax measures on corporations and banks but does not address cuts to EI or child benefits.We have taken measures by permanently increasing the income tax rate by 1.5% for corporations, banks and insurance groups, and by introducing the Canada recovery dividend, a 15% tax on banks and insurance groups
9. deflected
   The EconomyMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing benefits without addressing the proposed increases to the Canada child benefit or GST rebate.This year the Canada workers benefit has gone up, so now a family of three is getting up to $2,300 more.
10. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the opposition's conduct instead of addressing the question about trust in the minister.while he continues to bury his head on the conduct of the interim leader of the Conservative Party of Canada , who egged on the illegal blockades long after they became a threat to public safety
11. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing the opposition's email rather than addressing the request for an apology.I wonder whether it is true or false that it was parliamentarily reckless to say the following in the middle of the illegal occupation.
12. deflected
    Public SafetyKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer changes the subject to impacts of the blockades without explaining the discrepancy with police testimony.during the illegal occupation and blockades of last winter, we saw Canadians put out of work.
13. deflected
    Public SafetyKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Mr. Bryan May (Liberal). loaded question.The answer is incomplete and does not engage with the question about admitting overreach.
14. deflected
    Public SafetyMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer quotes a police association letter but does not identify the unnamed official requested.The Emergency Economic Measures Order is critical to assisting law enforcement in addressing the mass national and international organization of the Freedom Convoy 2022.
15. misdirected
    Public SafetyMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response defends the decision and attacks the opposition rather than addressing the idealism question.I wonder when his party will accept its share of the responsibility for contributing to that illegal occupation.
16. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses federal efforts and collaboration on border monitoring for gun trafficking.That is exactly why we are continuing to work closely with the Government of Quebec, indigenous peoples and Akwesasne and to provide additional resources to stop the illegal trafficking of firearms at the border.
17. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer mentions border funding and Bill C-21 but does not specify new actions or timeline for stopping trafficking.That is precisely why we have already transferred $46 million to the Quebec government.
18. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue and notes record seizures but pivots to hoping for support on Bill C-21 without new border measures.That is why I hope that the Bloc Québécois will support Bill C-21
19. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the question of who recommended the Emergencies Act and instead justifies the decision.The Emergencies Act restored public safety and we will never apologize for doing what was necessary to protect Canadians.
20. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives on costs instead of addressing whether the minister misled about police advice.I would also like to ask my colleague when the Conservatives are going to offer to reimburse the communities here in Ottawa for the expenses incurred
21. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats that the decision was necessary and consulted police but does not admit or clarify the contradiction with testimony.Yes, we consulted police forces before invoking that act.
22. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly accepts responsibility and states it will not happen again while defending broader Ukraine policy.Of course, this will not happen again.
23. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes general LGBTQ refugee support but does not commit to partnering with Rainbow Railroad for the 300 Afghans.We work closely with organizations such as the Rainbow Refugee society, the UNHCR and others to help sponsor LGBTQ refugees from abroad.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the towing power in the Act but sidesteps the core claim that invocation was unnecessary and politically motivated.Commissioner Lucki testified before committee that there was a problem procuring tow trucks in the midst of the illegal occupation
25. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives' actions rather than addressing whether police requested the Emergencies Act.Just once, it would be nice to hear Conservatives stand up and apologize for their improper, reckless role in extending the illegal blockades.
26. deflected
    Public SafetyMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservatives instead of clarifying the minister's statements on police requests.Members can contrast what we did, which was to invoke the Emergencies Act only after it was clear that existing authorities were ineffective at restoring public safety, with the role of the Conservatives, who encouraged and egged the protesters on
27. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Larry Brock (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking the interim leader rather than addressing the distinction between requesting the act versus its measures.When is he going to shine a light on the statements that were made by his interim leader during the illegal occupation, who wanted to make it a political problem, while frontline officers were trying to restore public safety?
28. partly answered
    PassportsMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and notes hiring efforts but does not commit to weekend openings.We have hired more than 600 people and we are in the process of hiring 600 more.
29. partly answered
    PassportsMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general policy and promises to check but does not clearly explain eligibility, wait times, or fees.We will reassure Canadians and ensure that the right information is posted on the website.
30. deflected
    Small BusinessMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights general job recovery and supports but ignores the request for analysis of mandate-related firings.We have recovered over 115% of the jobs lost prior to the pandemic, which is point number one.
31. partly answered
    HealthMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer details testing changes but does not address ending mandates as requested.Our government announced that mandatory randomized testing will be temporarily suspended at all airports from June 11 to June 30.
32. misdirected
    HealthMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer is a personal apology unrelated to the question about ending mandates.last week I responded in an unacceptable way to a message on social media, and I deeply regret it.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the error and claims accountability but immediately shifts to unrelated achievements on Ukraine.Just last week, we announced 28 new sanctions, and more will come.
34. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the need for a strategy and expertise but provides no timeline or details on completion.we will draw on the expertise of many people from all walks of life and different parts of the country, including people with different political backgrounds, to make sure we have a strong strategy coming ahead.
35. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Marc Dalton (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing government actions on Ukraine but ignores the specific airline offer and red tape issue raised.We secured three targeted flights to get Ukrainians to safety and we are also providing a one-time direct payment of $3,000 per adult and $1,500 per child to them.
36. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes science-based decisions in general but does not explain any change in approach for Skeena River steelhead.That is why we make our decisions based on science.
37. deflected
    Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Mike Morrice (Green) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms action on disability legislation but avoids committing to debate time or prioritization of Bill C-22.I encourage all of us to work together in the House to pass that legislation so that we can lift hundreds of thousands of people out of poverty.