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Thursday, November 3, 2022 · sitting No. 124
Commons debates veterans report on homelessness as economic statement tabled
The House devoted the largest share of its sitting to a concurrence motion on the first report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs. Conservative MP Blake Richards moved concurrence in the report on ending homelessness among veterans and noted the absence of a government response to two prior committee reports on the same subject. Liberal MP Darrell Samson defended the veteran and family well-being fund created in 2018.
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the fall economic statement and described measures including a doubled GST credit and rental assistance. In question period Conservatives repeatedly challenged the government over inflation and spending, with Conservative MP Jasraj Singh Hallan asking whether the prime minister would halt further tax increases.
Decided that day
- First report of the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs passed
- Bill S-5 passed second reading
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Bloc Québécois MP Mario Beaulieu accused the government and NDP of imposing closure on Bill C-13 and cancelling expert witnesses from Quebec.
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NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice cited a report estimating $30 billion in annual tax evasion and asked the minister of national revenue about Irving companies using Bermuda shell companies.
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Liberal MP Lori Idlout pressed the minister of families, children and social development on the absence of an urban, rural and northern indigenous housing strategy under UNDRIP.
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- deflectedFinanceMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the call to stop spending by pivoting to upcoming statement and government supports.
we will learn what is in that plan in just two short hours, but rest assured that he can rely on the Liberal government to do what is right
- misdirectedFinanceMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' voting record instead of addressing the spending question.
the member opposite is asking us to do more on taxes, and we have reduced taxes on Canadians five times
- misdirectedFinanceMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking Conservative austerity plans rather than responding to the spending question.
The other side has a plan, and it is typical Conservative austerity
- deflectedFinanceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise as false and cruel without addressing the tax or spending commitment.
that argument is not only economically false, it is simply cruel
- deflectedFinanceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to defending pandemic spending and attacking Conservative cuts instead of committing to action.
The Conservatives want us to make cuts because the typical Conservative plan is to chop, chop, chop
- partly answeredImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses Quebec's role in setting immigration levels but does not fully engage with accommodation concerns.
it is up to the Government of Quebec to set immigration levels in Quebec
- misdirectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise by reframing immigrants as people and questions the Bloc instead of addressing weakening Quebec.
it is unfortunate that, for the Bloc Québécois, immigrants are reduced to numbers, statistics and percentages
- partly answeredCanada Revenue AgencyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses tax evasion efforts but ignores the specific Irving example and Liberal ties allegation.
The Canada Revenue Agency continues to fight tax evasion both in Canada and abroad through a solid network of tax agreements
- deflectedTaxationMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists general tax enforcement steps but ignores the specific calls for a windfall profits tax and GST removal on home heating.
what we are doing as a government to make sure people and companies pay their fair share is limiting the ability of wealthy Canadians to use foreign shell companies to avoid taxes in Canada
- deflectedTaxationTim Uppal (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends spending programs and attacks Conservative voting record instead of addressing whether spending fuels inflation or the inflation tax claim.
To suggest that is inflationary is absolutely absurd.
- deflectedTaxationTim Uppal (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to listing past spending measures and Conservative votes against them rather than engaging the inflation tax or spending question.
When it came to the Canada child benefit, what did they do? They voted against it.
- deflectedTaxationMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to reciting Conservative voting history on tax measures instead of addressing current inflationary spending or the inflation tax.
In 2015, when we gave a tax break to middle-class Canadians and taxed the wealthy 1% more, who voted against it? The Conservatives did.
- deflectedTaxationMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government benefits and Conservative opposition votes rather than responding to the claim of higher taxes from inflationary spending.
It was this government that increased the GIS for seniors.
- misdirectedFinanceMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks a supposed Conservative plan involving UK-style cuts instead of addressing the carbon tax increase or transparency on spending.
Here the Conservatives are proposing to lower employment insurance benefits, Canadians' pension plans and the Canada child benefit.
- misdirectedFinanceMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses Conservatives of insults and no plan while listing spending items, avoiding the question on reducing inflationary spending.
it is obvious that when the Conservatives start hurling insults at me it is because they have no plan.
- deflectedOfficial LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the Bloc and Conservatives of political games but does not explain why Quebec amendments are being avoided or why debate is limited.
what is suspicious today is that the Bloc Québécois and the Conservatives are playing political games to prevent the bill from being passed as soon as possible.
- deflectedOfficial LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the specific cancellations and pivots to general support for the bill.
We have been listening closely to the stakeholders, and they have told us that it is time to take the next step.
- deflectedOfficial LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates government position on French decline without addressing deals or Quebec amendments.
We are the first government to recognize the decline in French in this country.
- misdirectedTaxationMr. Philip Lawrence (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives' voting record instead of addressing inflation benefits or tax hikes.
They are the ones who blocked, for a number of days, the ability to pass dental benefits for low-income children.
- misdirectedTaxationMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer dismisses the question as misinformation and insults the premise rather than responding on taxes or inflation.
Misinformation and disinformation have no place in this chamber.
- misdirectedTaxationMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to criticizing Conservative votes and abandons the question on spending and inflation taxes.
it is a bit rich coming from the member opposite that he wants to talk about supporting Canadians when, with every single chance, he has voted against measures that support Canadians.
- answeredHousingMs. Lori Idlout (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the housing strategy and investments tied to UNDRIP rights.
That is why the government, in budget 2022, invested over $4 billion to begin to close that gap.
- partly answeredHousingMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer covers some investments but does not address the specific call for more funding in the fall statement.
Budget 2022 is investing over $4 billion in indigenous housing, including $300 million to codevelop an urban, rural and northern indigenous housing strategy
- misdirectedTaxationMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists past supports instead of assuring no tax increases or addressing the inflation question.
During the pandemic, our government was there and continues to be there for Canadians.
- misdirectedFinanceMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer compares foreign inflation rates and pivots to attacking Conservative cuts instead of addressing when spending will stop.
Guess what. Germany is at 10%. The U.K. is at 10.1%. The U.S. is at 8.2%. The EU is at 9.9%. Australia is at 7.3%. We are at 6.9%.
- misdirectedFinanceMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks proposed Conservative cuts rather than committing to or addressing no new spending or taxes.
They cannot afford an official opposition that is proposing cuts to the things they rely upon, like employment insurance, the Canada pension plan, the Canada child benefit, affordable day care, Canada dental benefits and housing supports.
- misdirectedFinanceMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists past Conservative votes against measures instead of addressing trust or new taxes.
the Conservatives, at every opportunity over the last seven years, have voted against measures that have supported Canadians, whether it is Canadian children, families, seniors, people who are in need of housing or Canadians with disabilities.
- partly answeredForeign AffairsMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Mr. Maninder Sidhu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains factors behind costs and affirms responsible spending but does not address stopping payments for the monarchy.
As always, our government makes ever effort to ensure that spending on official trips is responsible and transparent.
- misdirectedForeign AffairsMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Mr. Maninder Sidhu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general China policy without addressing the specific claim about the Queen or the Michaels case.
At all times, Canada's foreign policy will be able to defend our national interests and our values.
- misdirectedFinanceMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists Conservative-proposed cuts instead of addressing tax hikes, debt or wasteful spending.
cut employment insurance benefits, cut the Canadian pension plan, cut child care benefits and cut climate action cheques.
- misdirectedFinanceMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites past Conservative votes against tax cuts rather than addressing current inflation or spending caps.
When we lowered taxes on the middle class in 2015, how did the Conservatives vote? They voted against it.
- misdirectedFinanceMike Lake (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Harper record instead of addressing whether current spending is making economic problems worse.
it is a bit strange to hear from members opposite about economic records, because when they were in power, that prime minister, Stephen Harper, had the worst economic record since R. B. Bennett in the Great Depression.
- deflectedFinanceMr. Dave Epp (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's past record instead of addressing spending control or new taxes.
the other side rising in the House today talking about being compassionate for Canadians is a bit rich, given the history of that government.
- deflectedSmall BusinessMr. Brad Vis (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the government's support for small business but does not address rescinding the payroll tax increase.
it is on this side of the House that we have supported small businesses and entrepreneurs every single day.
- deflectedFinanceMr. Doug Shipley (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights pandemic supports rather than committing to no wasteful spending or new taxes.
what this side is committed to is being there for Canadians in their time of need, just as we were throughout the pandemic
- partly answeredPassportsMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes new locations including in the north but does not confirm a passport office for northern B.C. or give a timeline.
We are continuing to ensure that we are delivering passport services for Canadians in a timely manner.
- deflectedThe EnvironmentMr. Kevin Vuong (Independent) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists other emission-reduction measures but does not address delaying the clean fuel standard.
are going to be capping emissions from the oil and gas sector.