Commons advances fall economic statement amid spending clashes

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1. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the question on natural gas development and carbon tax entirely.Last night, Bill C-31 received royal assent.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to a hydrogen plant announcement instead of addressing natural gas or emissions ranking.just last week we announced in Canada the largest hydrogen plant in the world.
3. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses MOUs with German firms but avoids naming any expedited LNG projects or timelines.we also signed two important things.
4. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to rent cheques and dental care without addressing LNG or food insecurity causes.Yesterday evening, Bill C-31 received royal assent.
5. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' vote instead of explaining tax policy amid food insecurity.What I do not understand is why the Conservatives were against these measures
6. partly answered
   InfrastructureMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges infrastructure investment but does not address the deadline change or Quebec specifics.never before in the history of Canada have we seen a government that has invested so much in infrastructure
7. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims cooperation with municipalities but offers no plan to restore the original 2025 deadline.we have always been attuned to the needs and we understand the construction season.
8. answered
   Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly defends the new contract and explains why cancellation would be irresponsible.It would be totally irresponsible to cancel that contract.
9. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the government's plan without addressing Loblaws ownership, cost claims or halting the plan.In fact, what we are doing is taking two contracts and putting them into one.
10. deflected
    TaxationMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to unrelated good news on Bill C-31 instead of addressing spending, debt or tax increases.Struggling families will get $500 to pay their rent, and kids under 12 across the country will be able to go to the dentist.
11. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservative leader's crypto advice rather than addressing inflation, spending or tax plans.After all, it was their leader who advised Canadians to invest in crypto as a way of opting out of inflation.
12. deflected
    TaxationMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights falling inflation and new payments but avoids any commitment on spending cuts or tax increases.we learned this week that inflation in Canada had been stable or fallen for four months in a row.
13. deflected
    TaxationMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes past Liberal programs instead of addressing current spending, inflation or planned tax increases.It is our government that introduced the CCB.
14. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes Conservative opposition to other measures rather than responding to tax or spending concerns.How do the Conservatives justify their position?
15. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservative platform instead of addressing food insecurity or tax increases.What the Conservatives want to do is gut the employment insurance system, jeopardize seniors' pensions, make pollution free and leave children without dental care.
16. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.The answer outlines the climate plan and fossil fuel subsidy elimination but does not address the COP27 report or oil production phase-out.We are going to be eliminating fossil fuel subsidies.
17. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Bloc) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.Directly clarifies the need for oil beyond the sarcastic bike-chain example while stating the emissions cap plan.Even in a net-zero world, we will always need oil for some things, and not just bike chain grease.
18. deflected
    Elections CanadaMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids whether the PM reported to Elections Canada and instead attacks the opposition for raising the issue.I am disappointed that the opposition members, for five days now, have continued to amplify the foreign-interference messaging in the House.
19. deflected
    Elections CanadaMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). substantive question.Again refuses to address the reporting question and pivots to general statements about protecting democracy.All members of the House should be standing side by side and standing up against foreign interference, and not implying things that were not said by the answers that are given.
20. deflected
    Elections CanadaMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the request for confirmation on sharing information with the Commissioner and shifts to new legislation.I would like to just take a breath here and remember what is motivating foreign interference.
21. deflected
    Elections CanadaMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats the same pivot to unity and legislation instead of answering whether the PM informed the Commissioner.this is the fourth question today, and the fifth day of questions, on foreign interference.
22. partly answered
    Post-Secondary EducationMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the need to do more for graduate students but does not commit to increasing the specific stagnant scholarships.We agree with him we need to do more for our graduate students, scientists and researchers.
23. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.Answers about international students instead of the requested permanent status for non-status essential workers.We have launched extensions of expired and nearly expired post-graduation work permits, which will benefit nearly 100,000 people.
24. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Praises the department and pivots to climate spending instead of addressing the Auditor General's finding of zero completed agreements.while Indigenous Services Canada is doing a great job helping emergency management of those crises, we need to invest more in protection and in adaptation.
25. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reframes spending positively without addressing the 112 specific projects or mitigation timeline.I do not consider it a waste of money to help a community that is under threat from flood, fire or torrential winds.
26. deflected
    TaxationMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to rent assistance cheques instead of addressing the carbon tax on gas.That is why I was really glad to share with the House today the good news that Bill C-31 received royal assent.
27. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights the Canada child benefit without addressing tax hikes or food insecurity for pregnant women.That is why I want to point out that the Canada child benefit has helped 450,000 children so far—
28. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Mr. Maninder Sidhu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses concerns about workers but avoids the yes-or-no question on sending a delegation.We join international partners in calling for transparency and robust measures to protect the health, safety, dignity and human rights of all workers to ensure the tournament is a success.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Mr. Maninder Sidhu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats prior points and defers details without answering whether diplomats will be sent.Details on the Government of Canada's representation at the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be released in due course.
30. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Clifford Small (Conservative) asked Mr. Mike Kelloway (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses science-based decisions and listening to harvesters but offers no commitment on mackerel or stacking.All of our decisions are based on a couple of factors. One is science. Another is the ability to work with our harvesters hand in glove.
31. deflected
    TaxationMr. Dave Epp (Conservative) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists poverty reduction and social investments without addressing the carbon tax on food production.Between 2015 and 2019, around 1.3 million Canadians were lifted out of poverty.
32. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked Helena Jaczek (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses stabilizing the system and prioritizing cases but does not outline a plan to collect the overpayments.We prioritize cases that can have a large impact on the employee's pay.
33. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Question frames a premise about tripling taxes and accuses lack of care; answer ignores carbon tax and shifts to unrelated dental benefit.For those families we have some relief today.
34. deflected
    TaxationMr. Michael Kram (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Question asks about ending spending and tax hikes; answer attacks Conservatives for opposing dental care instead of addressing the query.I am just astonished that the Conservatives opposed dental care for kids under 12.
35. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Question criticizes tax hikes and spending; answer pivots to unrelated past repeal of Harper-era bills and attacks Conservatives on worker legislation.If the Conservatives really want to support Canadian working people, they should promise never again to put forward anti-worker legislation.
36. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Mr. Maninder Sidhu (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks why Canada is silent on human rights in India; answer directly states Canada raises human rights in dialogue with India.Canada attaches great importance to the protection and promotion of human rights globally, including in India.
37. partly answered
    Families, Children and Social DevelopmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks for progress on a national children's advocate; answer lists existing child programs but does not address the ombudsman request.We will keep listening to children, as well as child and youth advocates, and we will continue to explore more options to incorporate a children's rights lens into our policy-making.