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1. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the question on reversing policies and instead attacks the Conservatives' voting record.What is ironic is that when the Conservatives had the opportunity to vote to support Canadians, they voted against it.
2. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer repeats program details and pivots to criticizing Conservative votes rather than addressing the spending and inflation premise.What is ironic in the House is that when the Conservatives had the chance to vote for Canadians, they voted against them.
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   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past poverty reduction and attacks Conservative votes instead of addressing ongoing inflationary policies or food bank data.Why did the Conservatives vote against vulnerable kids who just wanted to get their teeth looked at?
4. misdirected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner on climate action and regional impacts instead of addressing the carbon tax purpose or NDP vote.as an Atlantic Canadian it really burns me to hear this line of questioning.
5. partly answered
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the rebate mechanism and climate plan but does not address failure to meet targets or tripling the tax.Year after year, he has been making this point in the House of Commons and year after year, it is proven to him that Canadians actually receive more of a dividend than they put out on pricing.
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   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes unity and shared goals without addressing the divide-and-conquer strategy or $28-billion demand.My fellow health ministers and I are all ministers of health.
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   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists past investments but avoids the accusation of blackmail or refusal to meet on the $28-billion ask.The Government of Canada has to do its share, which it has done in recent years by investing $72 billion on top of other health care transfers during COVID‑19.
8. partly answered
   The EconomyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes actions taken with the Competition Bureau and calls to CEOs but does not commit to new measures in the economic statement.Last week, I called for an investigation, and I talked to the CEOs of many of these grocery giants nationwide to ask them to make an effort.
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   The EconomyMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses competition enforcement but ignores the windfall tax and timeline for action.I wrote to the Competition Bureau back in May of this year, asking it to use all the tools at its disposal to make sure that there were no unlawful practices in the market, and more recently I asked for an investigation.
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    TaxationMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends rebates and lists programs instead of addressing the carbon tax increase or spending cuts.That is why our plan on affordability, building on all the work we did in the spring, continues here into the fall: dental supports for half a million kids, doubling the GST and $500 in rental supports.
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    TaxationMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists existing supports without addressing whether inflation is Liberal-made or committing to stop tax increases.That is precisely why we have been there for them. That is why we have doubled the GST credit, putting more money into the pockets of Canadians.
12. misdirected
    TaxationMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the Conservative voting record rather than addressing planned tax increases or the carbon tax.when we lowered taxes on the middle class, the Conservatives voted against.
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    FinanceMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to pandemic support and asks about the Conservative plan instead of addressing spending or inflation forecasts.The Conservatives need to tell Canadians what their plan is, because we certainly have one.
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    FinanceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again cites the Conservative voting record and avoids committing to spending restraint or no tax hikes.Their plan is to vote against Canadians. Our plan is to vote for Canadians.
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    FinanceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends pandemic spending and lists new supports without addressing non-pandemic spending or stopping inflation-driving outlays.On this side, we know that current inflation is a real concern for Canadians, so we are providing $500 in assistance for housing, a dental care plan for children, and double the GST credit.
16. partly answered
    Climate ChangeMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines the climate plan and investments but does not address the contradiction with fast-tracking oil and gas exports.I just want to remind her we have the most ambitious climate change plan in the history of Canada: $100 billion invested since 2015; $9.1 billion in the emissions reduction plan.
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    Climate ChangeMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses general climate plans instead of addressing the minister's role in approving projects.Canada has implemented a plan to fight climate change, a plan that may well be the most detailed one in the world.
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    Climate ChangeMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). rhetorical question.Avoids the specific criticism about project approvals by restating Canada's plan.I want to say that there are not very many countries in the world that have a plan that is as detailed as Canada's.
19. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Provides direct denial and quotes the commissioner's testimony addressing the interference claim.I did not receive direction and I was not influenced by government officials regarding the public release of information
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    Public SafetyMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Turns to referencing past Conservative actions instead of addressing the new evidence presented.in May of 2020, the member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes rose in the House and demanded to know why the government was not releasing information
21. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Reiterates denial and references the commissioner's confirmation under oath.at no time did I direct, ask or even suggest to the commissioner of the RCMP that she should release any information pertaining to this investigation
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    Oil and Gas IndustryMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses general need for emissions reduction without addressing the windfall tax or specific criticism.Like us, energy companies must put their shoulder to the wheel and begin investing in pollution reduction.
23. partly answered
    Oil and Gas IndustryMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses investments but not specifically stopping acting as ATM or holding to account on profits.The government has invested over $110 billion in reducing emissions around this country
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    The EconomyMr. Philip Lawrence (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts to what Conservatives would not have done instead of addressing the PBO or inflation point.they would not have put in place the CERB, which kept millions of Canadians in their homes.
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    The EconomyMr. Philip Lawrence (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives for past votes instead of addressing stopping spending or tax hikes.If the hon. members on the other side wanted to help 500,000 children in this country, they should have done the right thing and voted for dental supports last week when they had the chance.
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    The EconomyMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to pandemic supports and Conservative cuts rather than addressing current impoverishment from inflation.They would have preferred to have no Canada recovery benefit during the pandemic.
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    TaxationMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates external causes of inflation and lists programs instead of committing on tax hikes.we know very well that inflation is being caused by Russia's illegal war in Ukraine, supply chain disruptions and China's zero-COVID policy.
28. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the need to modernize EI but does not confirm if reform will be in the economic update.we are working on modernizing this system, which is vital for our workers.
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    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses modernization principles but does not confirm inclusion of EI reform in the economic update.I look forward to revealing the government's plan to modernize the steps we will take to make sure every worker continues to have fair access across the country
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    FinanceMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks past Conservative policies on seniors instead of addressing current spending and tax hikes.The fact is that when the Conservative Party was in power, its plan for seniors was to raise the age of retirement to 67.
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    FinanceMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses Conservatives of amplifying fears rather than addressing spending or tax hikes.What is irresponsible for those who are struggling is that the Conservatives are going to amplify their fears and anxieties and are going to mislead them about their situation.
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    FinanceMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends programs and criticizes the opposition for votes instead of pausing spending or taxes.It is nice to see that they finally speak to the issues. It would be better if they actually voted for measures to achieve those ends.
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    FinanceMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives on child support instead of addressing the spending question.I do not know what it is the Conservatives have against helping kids, but on our side of aisle, we have the backs of Canadians.
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    FinanceMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the opposition for raising anxiety rather than responding to the debt and spending query.The fact that the party opposite is trying to raise anxiety at a moment when we need solutions and answers is problematic.
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    FinanceMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to climate policy and BC events without addressing the specific spending examples or ending inflationary spending.We have a moral obligation to deal with the climate issue and an economic imperative.
36. answered
    HealthMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains federal obligations and solutions for health care access including family doctors.We also know we need to support access to family health teams, because that is a key part of the solution.
37. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Alain Rayes (Independent) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides the specific implementation timeline requested for the EI sickness benefits extension.Beginning in December, workers will have access to 26 weeks of EI sickness benefits.