House holds emergency debate on hurricane Fiona response

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1. answered
   Disaster AssistancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Directly outlines deployed forces and matching fund as the action plan requested.The Canadian Armed Forces have been deployed to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador.
2. partly answered
   Disaster AssistancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions general short- and long-term supports but does not address speeding up aid for specific sectors like farmers or fishers.We will continue to be there as a federal government with immediate supports, with the military where it is needed, with investments in the short term, but we will also be there over the medium and indeed long term as people rebuild, and as we support the people who work so hard to keep us fed and supported.
3. deflected
   Disaster AssistancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Denies any border delays instead of addressing the request to suspend ArriveCAN.I can confirm that there were no delays at any border because of ArriveCAN or otherwise.
4. partly answered
   Disaster AssistanceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.States readiness to send more personnel if needed but does not confirm the specific brigade group.we are prepared to send more, if needed.
5. deflected
   Disaster AssistanceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats that there were no delays rather than confirming immediate suspension of ArriveCAN for everyone.The reality is that there have been no delays at the borders because of ArriveCAN or for any other reason.
6. partly answered
   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Notes ongoing conversations with provinces but does not commit to or schedule a summit on health transfers.For several months, our Minister of Health , other ministers and I have been in conversation with our provincial partners
7. deflected
   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Emphasizes general discussions and results without addressing the call for an immediate summit.That is why we are having discussions with the provinces to ensure that these new investments make it into the right hands and really help people.
8. partly answered
   TaxationMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Presents broader cost-of-living measures without targeting grocery prices or CEO profits.That is why we put forward a plan to double the GST credit, to help low-income families provide dental care for their children and to invest in helping low-income renters get through this crisis.
9. deflected
   TaxationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau lists other supports instead of addressing the proposed windfall tax.budget 2022 included a temporary Canada recovery dividend and increased the corporate income tax on large financial institutions permanently.
10. answered
    TelecommunicationsMr. Stephen Ellis (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.Lauzon directly explains the funding for mobile connectivity in rural areas.That is why a dedicated funding envelope in the universal broadband fund for mobile connectivity in communities, including indigenous communities, is essential.
11. deflected
    TaxationMr. Stephen Ellis (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Freeland focuses on support for Fiona victims rather than tax policy.I want to assure them that they will have our government's full support, and I hope this House's full support, in the rebuilding of their homes and their communities.
12. partly answered
    Disaster AssistanceMr. Richard Bragdon (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.LeBlanc addresses collaboration with premiers but not specific troop deployment.Every request that they make of our government will be acted upon quickly.
13. partly answered
    Disaster AssistanceRob Moore (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Mendicino discusses support and outreach but does not confirm eliminating ArriveCAN red tape.We assured him and the members of his government that we will do whatever we can to facilitate the travel of first responders to help Nova Scotians
14. misdirected
    Disaster AssistanceMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Trudeau denies border delays but ignores red tape and lobster harvesting concerns.there were no delays at the border because of ArriveCAN.
15. answered
    Disaster AssistanceMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.LeBlanc describes plans to expedite applications for federal assistance.The idea is to expedite applications for federal assistance to make sure that reconstruction happens in partnership with the provinces as quickly as possible.
16. deflected
    Climate ChangeMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Guilbeault shifts focus to the storm and weather service instead of climate policy actions.I would like to take a moment to commend the work of the Meteorological Service of Canada in helping emergency services, local populations, and local and federal governments prepare for this storm.
17. answered
    Climate ChangeMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines specific climate actions matching the call for strategy and action.we have a plan providing for investments of $109 billion to combat climate change
18. misdirected
    Climate ChangeMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker's party instead of addressing fossil fuel subsidies.it takes some nerve for my colleague opposite to ask that question, when the leader of her own party approved the Anticosti drilling plan
19. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states assessment is underway but gives no timeline for rebuilding.We are assessing the impact on wharves and other infrastructure in the fisheries communities.
20. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats general support without addressing the demand for immediate action.our officials are doing just that.
21. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Jake Stewart (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms consideration of the season extension request.We are certainly considering requests to extend seasons as we do the other immediate work
22. partly answered
    International DevelopmentMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides funding details but does not address the Criminal Code barrier or timeline for a fix.Canada is providing an additional $50 million for a total of $156 million in 2022
23. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Lisa Marie Barron (NDP) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer disputes the premise about expansions rather than committing to phase-out.It has been a shifting from one area to another, but not an increase.
24. answered
    Disaster AssistanceMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms no delays occurred due to ArriveCAN.the Prime Minister was absolutely correct when he said that there were no delays caused by ArriveCAN
25. deflected
    Disaster AssistanceMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing ArriveCAN failure by redirecting to Atlantic Canada aid and restating no delays.Right now, we all need to be pulling in the same direction, asking questions about what real solutions we can offer to Atlantic Canadians.
26. deflected
    Disaster AssistanceMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the denial without engaging the priority question or apology request, pivoting to positive contributions.I look forward to questions on how we can positively contribute to helping those in Atlantic Canada.
27. deflected
    Disaster AssistanceMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the apology demand by emphasizing outreach and federal support instead of addressing ArriveCAN or the premier dispute.That is what we are laser-like focused on: making sure that the Canadian Armed Forces are deployed, that we are matching contributions based on the generosity of Canadians and doing everything possible to help Nova Scotians and all Canadians so they can get over this difficult period, and we will continue to do that.
28. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the safe third country agreement and border integrity but does not explain refusal to suspend it or directly tackle Roxham Road smuggling.We have an agreement with the United States that protects a process and includes consequences if the system is abused.
29. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general strategy and modernization without addressing unilateral suspension of the agreement or ending Roxham Road trafficking.We are now modernizing the process to better protect human rights.
30. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing assessments and provincial work but provides no concrete steps or specific aid commitments for affected farmers.Officials have been in contact. I have also been in contact with many boards, which are going to be reporting back and assessing the damages.
31. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references existing programs and assessments but does not outline immediate concrete actions or timelines for support.We are currently having conversations with provincial officials to assess the damage.
32. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Dave Epp (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the question's premise by linking to climate change and Fiona instead of addressing the carbon tax increase on farmers.I find it quite difficult to listen to the member opposite speak about this, as many of his members, including the leader of his party, have risen in the House to talk about the impacts of Fiona.
33. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores carbon tax and rent increase query entirely, pivoting to unrelated Conservative flip-flops on GST and housing.the Conservatives continue to flip-flop when it comes to the economy.
34. deflected
    TaxationMr. Ryan Williams (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps all listed policy failures and instead urges Conservatives to support Liberal payments.
35. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer evades the payroll tax increase request by comparing rates to the Harper era and attacking the new leader.Who do Conservatives think is the better economic manager: Prime Minister Harper or the new Conservative leader?
36. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the burial sites funding query with an update and offers further action.there are about 91 communities that have now received funding to do searches on their own time, at their own pace.
37. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Alain Rayes (Independent) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges EI delays and assures ongoing work but provides no concrete new measures.I can assure my colleague that everyone is busy dealing with these changes and people are up to the task.