Commons spends most of day on supply motion to exempt home heating from carbon tax

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the trust question by listing stats and attacking opposition instead.While the Conservatives are busy playing petty politics, our government brought Rio Tinto to Sorel-Tracy.
2. misdirected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer turns to attacking Conservatives and pivots to unrelated dental care question.Are the Conservatives going to support dental care for those who need it?
3. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the debt and inflation claims and instead criticizes opposition on other bills.They have another opportunity to reverse their position to ensure that low-income renters have an opportunity to get the money they need in these difficult global times.
4. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer blames global events and pivots to dental care instead of addressing deficit responsibility.It is bad enough that the Conservatives are not willing to support dental care.
5. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids inflation reversal question and attacks Conservatives on child care and taxes.Here we are again with dental care, where many families are struggling because of the challenges happening across this globe, and they are not supporting that.
6. answered
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains the oath as constitutional tradition to institutions rather than the person.The Canadian courts have clearly established that it is not an oath to the person, now King Charles III, but to the state he represents.
7. misdirected
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer changes subject to government priorities and attacks Bloc on pensions instead of clarifying head of state.In the beginning, the Bloc was here for their passion. Today, we are coming to realize that they are here for their pensions.
8. partly answered
   The EconomyMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses implementation timeline for GST credit but not full plan details or timing for other measures.That money will flow in early November, which is very soon.
9. deflected
   TelecommunicationsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general goals without addressing whether the government will oppose the merger.Our government will ensure that consumers are protected and that the broader public interest is served.
10. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's position on spending rather than addressing trust on inflation or pre-COVID debt.Thank goodness we were here, because the Leader of the Opposition does not want to lead.
11. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to climate change instead of addressing fiscal responsibility or inflation impacts.we must make sure we take these actions so that we do not put future generations of Canadians at risk.
12. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the debt-to-GDP record and poverty reduction but does not explain the new fiscal restraint.Every single year over the last seven years we have been in government outside of the pandemic, the debt-to-GDP ratio has gone down.
13. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes global inflation and lists benefits but avoids confirming if cabinet was told about the 2% spending cap.It is important that we continue to focus on affordability measures that are going to make life easier for Canadians
14. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims fiscal responsibility and lower inflation but sidesteps pre-COVID debt and trust on managing inflation.Our inflation rate is much lower than that of our partners around the world.
15. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of attacking institutions instead of addressing tax increases or debt management.I think my Conservative colleague is too excited about attacking the Bank of Canada and the independence of our financial institutions.
16. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the loyalty question and lists government priorities instead.That is why, on this side of the House, we are focusing on the rising cost of living, access to housing, assistance for child care and health care.
17. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific question on police numbers and deployment locations, shifting instead to the Emergencies Act.That is why we invoked the Emergencies Act. It was the right thing to do, and it worked to end this illegal occupation in Ottawa and across the country.
18. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the commission findings and excuses for the Emergencies Act, pivoting to general cooperation claims.We were working with the provinces, including the province of Quebec, as well as working with the Ottawa Police Service and police services across the country.
19. partly answered
    Carbon PricingMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly cites the PBO report on rebates but does not address the request to cancel the carbon tax increase.He said, "we project most households will see a net gain, receiving more in rebates from federal carbon pricing...than the total amount they pay in federal fuel charges".
20. deflected
    Carbon PricingMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer disputes the timing of the tax increase rather than addressing environmental targets or affordability concerns raised.This is April of 2023, so it will have no impact whatsoever on the cost of heating our homes over the winter.
21. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains Quebec's cap-and-trade system instead of addressing the federal carbon tax exemption request for home heating.I would like to enlighten my colleague on the other side about the difference between federal carbon pricing and the Quebec government's cap and trade system.
22. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides resettlement numbers and processing efforts but does not address the urgent deportation risks or visa expirations for Afghans.we remain firm on our commitment to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals to Canada and to do this as quickly and safely as possible.
23. answered
    Climate ChangeMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the call to redirect fossil fuel subsidies by confirming the timeline for eliminating them and building an adaptation plan.Yes, we are in the process of meeting our commitment to eliminating fossil fuel subsidies two years earlier than all of our G20 partners.
24. deflected
    JusticeRob Moore (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer redefines Bill C-5's purpose without addressing the request to withdraw it or the crime statistics cited.Bill C-5 is about serious crimes getting serious consequences and getting the attention and resources they deserve.
25. deflected
    JusticeMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general priorities and cites an expert without addressing bail reform or the revolving door.Public safety is our number one priority.
26. deflected
    JusticeMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to firearms bills instead of addressing repeat violent offenders or bail policy.Our number one priority is to keep Canadians safe, and that is why we have introduced common sense firearms legislation, such Bill C-71 and Bill C-21
27. deflected
    JusticeMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains sentencing spectrum but avoids the question on Bill C-5 and mandatory minimums for robbery with a firearm.The kind of circumstance the hon. member has just described is not the kind of circumstance that would carry with it a minimum mandatory penalty.
28. partly answered
    Climate ChangeMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer addresses climate compatibility by stating projects must comply with ambitions but does not confront the oil and gas expansion claim.These projects will have to comply with our climate and environmental ambitions and respect the rights of first nations.
29. deflected
    Climate ChangeMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer shifts to whole-of-government responsibility and investment ratios without addressing political capital or expanded fossil fuel sales.That is exactly what we are doing, and that is why in Canada we now have twice as much investment in renewable energy and clean technology as we do in fossil fuels.
30. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concerns and states an investigation is underway but does not identify where the funds went.CBSA is aware of concerns surrounding contracts and it is looking into the matter further.
31. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the app's past use and criticizes the opposition instead of explaining the missing funds or who benefited.I wish the party opposite would go back in time to when it was calling on us to close borders.
32. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Tony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the app is no longer mandatory and restates pandemic priorities without addressing costs or accountability.Perhaps the hon. member has not been watching the news to know that.
33. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question of who is lying by focusing on the accusation itself.I hope the hon. member is not accusing me of lying in this House.
34. deflected
    TaxationMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The response promotes their rebate program and attacks Conservatives without answering the yes/no question.Now every Conservative politician in this House wants the government to go back and pick the pockets of every single one of those households.
35. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' position on pollution and rebates without addressing the carbon tax increase.The Conservatives are proposing to make pollution free again, and now they are proposing to pick the pockets of the vast majority of Canadian families by taking away their quarterly rebate cheques.
36. deflected
    TaxationMs. Lisa Marie Barron (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses poverty reduction and benefits but does not address closing tax loopholes for CEOs.We have done that through benefits such as the CCB, the OAS and the GIS.
37. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms work on the agency and promises future announcements but provides no specific plans or timeline beyond weeks.We are working on this and we will have good news to announce to this House in the coming weeks.
38. deflected
    Business of the HouseAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The response lists upcoming bills but ignores the question about enshrining the opposition's spending reduction principle.