Commons debates bill for independent CBSA and RCMP review body

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1. misdirected
   FinanceMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' character and institutions rather than addressing the call to stop spending.Conservatives of that era must really be lamenting the state of their party today, a party that tells false narratives about our economy, attacks our institutions and systematically refuses to support Canadians in their time of need
2. deflected
   TaxationMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past votes on unrelated tax measures instead of addressing the carbon tax increase.In 2015, when we reduced taxes on Canadians in the middle class, the Conservatives voted against it.
3. deflected
   TaxationMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses climate events and pricing pollution but ignores the PBO report and tax burden question.Our economists and people all the way back to the founder of the Reform Party, Preston Manning, said that the best market mechanism to make sure that we fight climate change is to price pollution.
4. deflected
   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer repeats past tax cuts and opposition votes instead of addressing whether raising the carbon tax during inflation is good.When we reduced income taxes for the middle class, they voted against it.
5. partly answered
   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly denies the carbon tax will triple but then pivots to climate events without addressing inflation or effectiveness.The carbon tax will not be tripling next year.
6. deflected
   JusticeMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes an ongoing inquiry but does not address the precedent or interpretation of the Emergencies Act.obviously there is a commission of inquiry that is in the process of hearing testimony—
7. deflected
   JusticeMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer justifies the invocation but avoids discussing the precedent for future arbitrary use against other groups.The impact that this very complicated and difficult situation was having on workers and families is exactly why the government made the very serious decision to invoke the Emergencies Act.
8. answered
   HealthMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the medication shortage by citing an incoming shipment and production increases.Next week, an exceptional shipment of child analgesics will arrive in Canada.
9. partly answered
   Public SafetyMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges impact and promises to make communities whole but avoids committing to the specific $5.7 million payment requested.We will continue to work with the City of Windsor and the other communities that were unprecedentedly impacted by this to make sure they are made whole.
10. deflected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to unrelated government programs instead of addressing the carbon tax and inflation link.It may not matter to some Conservatives that we are putting $500 into the pockets of people, but we are doing it because it is the right thing to do.
11. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mr. Darren Fisher (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the Conservatives' voting record on seniors instead of responding to the carbon tax question.That dog will not bark. Canadian seniors know who has their backs, and it is not the Conservative Party of Canada.
12. deflected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes rebates in Atlantic provinces but ignores the broader claim that the carbon tax harms affordability nationwide.A family of four will receive up to $248 in Nova Scotia, the Speaker's home province, $240 in P.E.I. and $328 in Newfoundland and Labrador, and that comes quarterly.
13. deflected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.Answer disputes emissions data and attacks past Conservative record rather than addressing PBO findings on net costs to households.They did nothing for 10 long years and now they are blaming us for their inaction.
14. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Clifford Small (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer begins attacking Conservatives instead of addressing the minister's comments or the carbon tax request.what is shameful is when Conservatives vote—
15. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Clifford Small (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights rebates and energy programs but sidesteps the PBO net-loss statistic and poll cited.There is even more good news: Hundreds of millions of dollars will be flowing into four Atlantic provinces to help them move away from polluting and expensive heating oil to greener forms of energy.
16. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly denies that the new project uses funds threatened from municipalities.
17. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to climate adaptation instead of addressing the funds transfer or theft accusation.I am surprised that my colleague seems to be against that.
18. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Leslyn Lewis (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains an alternative legal tool used but does not address listing the IRGC specifically.we have gone further by using a very sparingly used provision under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
19. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general briefings and election reviews without confirming specific briefings to the Prime Minister.the Prime Minister receives briefings all the time with regard to intelligence and any threats to our national security
20. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes the panel process but avoids confirming whether the Prime Minister received briefings.I am surprised that my colleague is not reassured by the fact that it did not report out to Canadians.
21. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights the expert panel but does not answer whether the Prime Minister received briefings or memos.If the members of that panel note any concerns in that regard, they have a duty to report that to Canadians.
22. partly answered
    Climate ChangeMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the discussion on the Infrastructure Bank and adaptation strategy but does not address shortchanging regions.Our adaptation strategy is designed specifically to support communities like hers that are vulnerable from these extreme weather events.
23. deflected
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing programs but does not address accepting the NDP amendment for a minimum income.We also introduced the framework legislation to create the historic Canada disability benefit that will lift millions of Canadians out of poverty.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the policy approach but does not address the rise in gang homicides or house arrest for gun criminals.What we are doing with our various policies is ensuring that serious crime always gets treated seriously
25. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to bill details and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing the sentencing question.The only thing the Conservatives have put on the table is making assault-style rifles legal again, and that is wrong.
26. answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer opens with explicit yes and ties it to the homicide concern via the bill.Mr. Speaker, the very short answer is yes.
27. deflected
    Public SafetyMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the sentencing question and instead challenges the Conservatives to support the bill.Again, when will the Conservatives support this important government initiative to make all Canadians safer?
28. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses future EI reforms and consultations rather than current processing delays.That is why we consulted widely with unions, workers, employers and other partners from coast to coast to coast to build an EI system that meets the needs of Canadians.
29. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Caroline Desbiens (Bloc) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges seasonal worker issues and ongoing work but gives no timeline for reform.As for seasonal workers, we are working with the Government of Quebec.
30. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer responds with a satirical song about Conservative austerity instead of addressing carbon tax policy.
31. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer accuses the member of climate denial rather than engaging the carbon tax repeal question.That side of the House cannot even resolve itself to climate change.
32. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to climate impacts and accuses denial instead of addressing the carbon tax's effect on rural communities.The Conservatives are in denial.
33. deflected
    Government PrioritiesMr. Dave Epp (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores specific failures cited and pivots to general defense and attack on opposition.The party opposite is all about slogans and no solutions.
34. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists processing improvements but does not address the specific backlog or individual case mentioned.We are taking additional measures to address labour shortages, including removing the cap on low-wage positions for employers in seasonal industries.
35. deflected
    Correctional Service of CanadaMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer offers assurance of contact but does not explain why the chaplain system failed or address the lack of access.I assure my colleague that we are in touch with Correctional Service of Canada so that those inmates who are fulfilling their sentences are able to exercise their rights under the charter during this season.
36. answered
    HealthMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly outlines current access options and confirms research funding for psilocybin.While psychedelics have shown promise in clinical trials, further research is still needed and we are funding that.
37. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Kevin Vuong (Independent) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates general efforts against interference without addressing specific actions on police stations or spies.We have heard the RCMP make very strong pronouncements about these so-called police stations.