Commons advances cost of living bill amid clashes over inflation and spending

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1. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to contrasting visions and lists programs without addressing reversal of policies or the deficit's impact.this question speaks to two very different visions for our country.
2. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights poverty reduction stats and attacks Conservative positions instead of addressing the carbon tax or food bank increases.We will not take any lessons from the Conservatives, who are looking to cut benefits
3. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends pandemic supports and accuses the asker of amnesia rather than addressing the spending critique or food bank visits.the Leader of the Opposition seems to have amnesia, because over the past two and a half years it has been this government that has supported Canadians in their darkest hour.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' hypothetical record and calls their plan the worst ever, avoiding the insider spending and deficit questions.Their cryptocurrency plan is not a plan. It is the worst plan this House has ever heard of.
5. misdirected
   HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker's voting record and calls rhetoric empty instead of addressing mortgage rate impacts or housing bubble claims.The leader of the official opposition's voting record really shows that he does not actually care about making housing more affordable for working people across the country.
6. partly answered
   Dental CareMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the program's intent to help families but does not address the Quebec agreement or oversight concerns.Dental support is more than just dental support.
7. answered
   Dental CareMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states there is no opt-out mechanism and the benefit applies to all eligible families including in Quebec.There is no mechanism for opting out because it is not negotiated with the Quebec government.
8. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes past poverty reduction but ignores corporate greed or immediate action on grocery chains and food banks.That is why, when we were elected in 2015, we were there for families and for children and why 1.3 million Canadians have been lifted out of poverty since 2015
9. answered
   The EconomyMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The minister directly addresses accountability by outlining actions on grocers and the Competition Bureau.I demanded that the Competition Bureau start an inquiry and a study to look at making sure there is no unlawful practice.
10. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The response attacks the Conservatives' past positions instead of addressing spending and taxes.they would not have put in place the CERB, which helped keep millions of Canadians in their homes.
11. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing the opposition leader rather than justifying the reported spending.However, we have found that he is the biggest gatekeeper, keeping Canadians away from rental supports now.
12. deflected
    TaxationKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The response changes the subject to climate costs instead of addressing tax hikes and spending.Who do the official opposition members think is paying for the tens of billions of dollars that climate change is costing British Columbians and Canadians all across the country?
13. deflected
    TaxationKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to climate events and payments without addressing the triple tax or spending.just last week, the Insurance Bureau of Canada unveiled that storm Fiona caused more than $600 million of insured losses.
14. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes dental and rental supports but avoids promising no tax increases.That is exactly why there is an opportunity today for all members of the House to support Canadians and Canadian families with the dental benefit and rental support.
15. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The response highlights past programs and calls for votes on benefits without promising on taxes.If the Conservatives really want to support families now, they have an opportunity to do so with the dental benefit.
16. answered
    FinanceMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The minister affirms managing the fiscal plan and supporting the vulnerable via a concrete plan and bill.We have a concrete plan to lower the cost of living, and it includes supporting the most vulnerable people.
17. deflected
    SeniorsMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing supports but avoids addressing the request to extend OAS increases to all seniors 65+.That is precisely why we increased the old age security for seniors.
18. misdirected
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the question on seniors and instead attacks the Bloc for not supporting other government bills.Will it support the government with respect to dental care and housing assistance?
19. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general principles on police independence without addressing the specific yes-or-no question on conversations.The independence of police operations is a key principle in our democracy.
20. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly responds with a clear no to the yes-or-no question.
21. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the question about communication with Dan Brien and knowledge of the recording.neither I nor my office communicated with Mr. Brien about any aspect of this matter.
22. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the crisis and lists general commitments but does not address the specific timeline or actions requested for Red Sucker Lake.It is why we have committed to closing the socio-economic gaps by 2030.
23. deflected
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises unanimous support for the bill but avoids providing any timeline for delivering the benefit.There is so much work to do, but what is important is noting that every member of this House believes sincerely that we need to ensure we are supporting Canadians living with disabilities.
24. misdirected
    FinanceMs. Leslyn Lewis (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the question on wasteful spending and instead pivots to promoting vaccines.I am happy to stand in this House and extol the important virtues of vaccination over the last couple of years.
25. deflected
    FinanceMs. Leslyn Lewis (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the app's purpose and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing where the funds went or who received them.We invested $72 billion in Canadians' health to get us through the pandemic.
26. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer condemns anti-Semitism and notes funding was cut but does not answer whether the department asked Marouf to apply.The funding to this organization has been cut, and we have demanded repayment of the funding.
27. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats prior condemnations and actions taken but avoids identifying who is lying or addressing the timeline discrepancy.This organization was not approached by the Department of Canadian Heritage and was not specifically asked to run a program.
28. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the meeting and states commitment to modernizing the agreement without confirming discussion of suspension.we are committed to modernizing the agreement between our two countries.
29. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer rejects suspension as a solution and pivots to modernization without addressing the Prime Minister's planned discussion.Asking to close Roxham Road or suspend the agreement is not the answer.
30. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservative voting record instead of committing on future tax increases.once again, it is hard to believe that the Conservatives are really concerned about the state of poverty here in Canada.
31. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses corporate outreach and price investigations but does not commit to no tax increases.I have the utmost respect for my colleague, and he knows that that is why I have asked the presidents of several large corporations and businesses across the country to do their part.
32. misdirected
    TaxationMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's lack of a climate plan rather than addressing the tax increase question.we waited 416 days for the member for Regina—Qu'Appelle 's climate pamphlet when he was leader.
33. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Jake Stewart (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to opposition voting record instead of addressing spending or debt.Every time we have lowered taxes for Canadians, the Conservatives have voted against.
34. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Jake Stewart (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends pandemic supports without addressing specific wasteful spending examples.We supported Canadians who lost their jobs, nine million in fact, with the Canada emergency response benefit.
35. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the opposition's compassion rather than responding to spending or carbon tax concerns.the lack of compassion being demonstrated on the other side for Canadians who lost their jobs
36. answered
    TelecommunicationsMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the merger was blocked and details conditions imposed.We actually blocked the merger of Shaw and Rogers.
37. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Mike Morrice (Green) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.Answer outlines general measures but provides no specific timeline for the named case.We are taking measures to reduce wait times and we will be doing more to tackle the backlog in the short term
38. misdirected
    Indian Residential SchoolsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Mr. Heath MacDonald (Liberal). rhetorical question.The statement seeks consent for a motion, not a question; answer addresses an unrelated accusation.it is one thing to mislead the House, but I wanted to ensure that the hon. member for South Surrey—White Rock did not mislead my constituents.