Commons debates amendments to online streaming bill

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   PassportsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the backlog but avoids the specific issue of charging for expedited services or failure to implement the directive.This has led to delays in processing and issuance, but the minister has been adamant with the department to address the situation and improve service and we continue to do so on a day-to-day basis because the situation is not acceptable.
2. answered
   PassportsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies the policy for humanitarian and compassionate expedited passports.those clients and Canadians who need to travel for humanitarian reasons or other compassionate purposes, such as critical illness or other emergencies including the death of another person, can obtain a passport within two business days with proof of travel or need.
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   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' past vote instead of addressing current tax relief proposals.It is unacceptable that today the Conservatives are asking us to do something they refused to do a few years ago.
4. misdirected
   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to defending carbon pricing in Quebec and rebates rather than addressing the refusal to lower taxes.in provinces where carbon pricing is in effect, people get more back from the system than they put into it.
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   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner for favoring oil companies instead of addressing tax cuts.honestly, it is such a shame that one of our colleagues from Quebec is arguing favour of cutting taxes for oil companies when we know we are facing a climate crisis here in Canada and around the world.
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   Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses French protection efforts but ignores the specific question about an invitation to the Académie française.We recognize that French is in decline in North America and that French is in decline in Canada.
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   Official LanguagesMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the Bloc of misleading Canadians and pivots to promoting the bill rather than addressing the Académie invitation or bill's vision.I really believe that the Bloc Québécois is misleading Canadians.
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   The EconomyMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the plan but attacks the NDP proposal instead of addressing why no new help was given to working Canadians.What the NDP is proposing is tax hikes on grocery stores, which could only lead to increased prices for groceries—
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   The EconomyMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights unrelated benefits instead of addressing the CERB amnesty or EI payment freeze request.For a couple in Ontario with an income of $45,000 and a child in day care, our plan could mean an additional $7,350 this year, above existing benefits.
10. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' economic policy and pivots to past votes rather than addressing double-dipping taxes.the Conservatives are making jokes about a very serious situation.
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    TaxationMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats prior tax cuts and benefits without responding to the call for new tax relief on current costs.we did cut taxes for Canadians and the Conservatives voted against it.
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    FinanceMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of inconsistency instead of addressing the discretionary spending pause request.Yesterday, the member was accusing us of not spending more money in order to support Canadians, and today he is saying that we are spending too much.
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    FinanceMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites credit ratings and forecasts while ignoring the specific call to pause spending or stop user fee increases.S&P and Moody's have reconfirmed our AAA credit rating.
14. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains GST mechanics but stops short of confirming whether removal would lower consumer prices.What I have been explaining is that there is no certainty that oil companies will pass those savings directly—
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    TaxationMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lists indexed benefits without addressing the request for a tax break on fuel and groceries.Many, if not all, of our important benefits supporting Canadians right now are indexed to inflation, which means that they will continue to increase as inflation increases.
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    The EconomyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends existing measures without explaining the absence of new GST credits, fuel support, or OAS increases.It is a real plan that ensures that we do not add fuel to the fire and that we manage our economy properly here in Canada.
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    The EconomyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The response defends spending policies without addressing the need for immediate action on inflation.Now is not the time to spend more.
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    PassportsMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). substantive question.Provides details on hiring and accommodations but does not state the actual service standard.600 new employees have been hired and are on the job.
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    PassportsMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts focus to international comparisons instead of addressing Canadian hiring feasibility or immediate actions.
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    PassportsMr. Marc Dalton (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids acknowledging incompetence and instead highlights efforts.We know Canadians are frustrated.
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    HealthMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Justifies the app but does not address why mandates are kept despite reductions.ArriveCAN has been a very important tool in helping to keep Canadians safe against the virus.
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Lori Idlout (NDP) asked Dan Vandal (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges issue and lists some measures but refers to previous budget not 2022.Through budget 2021, we have added another $170 million to the nutrition north program.
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    The EconomyMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses housing costs but pivots to housing benefit rather than the proposed GST or CCB increases.That is why our budget includes the Canada housing benefit, as my colleagues know.
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    HealthMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.Explains the scientific basis and purpose of the labels.These labels are widely recognized by health organizations and the scientific community as an effective tool to help counteract the rate of diet-related chronic disease that continues to rise in Canada.
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    HealthMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses health resources and telehealth instead of addressing gas prices impacting travel for medical care.The cost of living is rising across the country. We will be there for Canadians to support their health.
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    HealthKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the decision to lift mandates based on current conditions but does not address the claim of political weaponization or a timeline for ending all mandates.This week, we were able to announce that we are lifting the travel mandates.
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    SeniorsMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past investments and notes opposition voting record rather than committing to tabling a long-term care act.I would like to remind the member opposite that her party voted against the measure when we put it in the fall economic statement.
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    Fisheries and OceansMrs. Caroline Desbiens (Bloc) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes sustainable fisheries and general support programs without addressing compensation for the sudden closure.There are many programs to support our fish harvesters.
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    Fisheries and OceansMrs. Caroline Desbiens (Bloc) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges difficulties and general supports but offers no commitment to immediate compensation.I want to acknowledge that our government has many ways in which we support Canadians in need when their employment is not available.
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    Public SafetyMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references broad investments in RCMP equipment but does not confirm whether defibrillators have been installed in cruisers.over the past number of years we have invested hundreds of millions of dollars to provide the RCMP with the tools and equipment it needs
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    HealthMs. Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) asked Mrs. Élisabeth Brière (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the decriminalization plan and resources but does not address investment in mental health systems for recovery.We approved British Columbia's plan to decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of drugs.
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    Persons with DisabilitiesMrs. Anna Roberts (Conservative) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists new funding and plans for disability inclusion but does not address cuts to care centres or immediate assistance for vulnerable families.with budget 2022 we are investing nearly $300 million in disability inclusion, including an employment strategy for persons with disabilities
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    Access to InformationMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists legislative changes without addressing the specific complaints, delays or consultant costs raised.we are the first government to update the Access to Information Act in 34 years.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Mr. Bryan May (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly concurs that the trip was not appropriate while offering to discuss further details.I would concur with the member opposite. This situation is not appropriate.
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Clifford Small (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states that decisions will be released soon but does not address the request for immediate release.We are preparing decisions on this fishery and they will be released soon.
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Dan Vandal (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to climate adaptation and renewable energy without addressing infrastructure funding or investments.We are working with northerners, with industry, with indigenous partners and with territorial and provincial partners to support the development of knowledge and tools to adapt to the impacts of climate change and to reduce reliance on diesel in the north by shifting to renewable sources of energy.