Commons debates amendments to national reconciliation council bill

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1. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids yes/no on being informed by discussing general efforts and election outcomes.our intelligence and law enforcement agencies are very serious about the importance of combatting foreign interference, including Chinese interference.
2. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids confirming any interference by restating ongoing threats and election integrity.interference in Canadians' affairs by foreign powers is an ongoing thing.
3. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids yes/no on being informed by describing the panel and its conclusions on integrity.They watched and reported in the 2019 election.
4. partly answered
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses the specific money allegation but not the broader question of any interference.
5. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids direct answer by reiterating the panel report on election integrity.
6. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids question on revealing ridings by denying receipt of specific money-related info.none of the experts or officials from our intelligence services shared anything with me about interference where Canadian candidates may have received money directly or indirectly from China.
7. answered
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses working with allies on countering interference.Canada has been working with its allies for years on countering foreign interference, including Chinese interference
8. deflected
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids addressing stopping privatization by discussing general funding and Canada Health Act.we are going to continue to do the work of making sure Canadians get reliable results and outcomes from their health care systems across the country.
9. answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the call for action by detailing past and future investments tied to improvements.we were there with billions and billions of dollars. An additional $72 billion was invested in the past few years during the pandemic to help the provinces improve the health care system
10. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the yes/no question on whether the PM was informed and instead restates that elections were free and fair.Canadians know the elections in 2019 and 2021 were free and fair.
11. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the question about whether officials informed the PM and instead highlights an independent process.our government put in place an independent process of experts chaired by the Clerk of the Privy Council
12. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again avoids the specific briefing question and reiterates independent panel findings.we had two independent panels look at, with great forensic detail, allegations of foreign interference.
13. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer evades the yes/no on briefings to the PM and pivots to committees created by the government.we set up the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians
14. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the tax guarantee question and shifts to promoting a dental benefit program.This week, on Thursday, December 1, Canadians will be able to start applying for the Canada dental benefit.
15. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker for voting against dental care instead of addressing the tax question.I am a little surprised by the comments of the member opposite, because I think he voted against dental care for Canadian families.
16. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the credibility and specific MP funding question by restating committee findings on election fairness.Both committees found that the 2019 and 2021 federal election results were free and fair.
17. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing supports for seniors but avoids addressing the call to extend OAS increases to those aged 65-74.This summer, we permanently increased old age security for seniors aged 75 and over.
18. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats prior measures for seniors 75+ without responding to the demand for OAS increases starting at age 65.This summer, we delivered on our promise to increase old age security by 10% for those 75 and older, strengthening support for Canadian seniors.
19. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer points to independent panels and agencies but does not confirm whether the Prime Minister was briefed on Beijing targeting candidates.we had independent panels look at allegations of foreign interference.
20. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refuses to address the question by citing policy on police investigations and references prior Conservative governments instead.He would know that ministers do not answer questions on details of specific police investigations in the House of Commons.
21. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes election integrity panels without confirming whether the Prime Minister was briefed on Beijing election interference.we had independent panels that looked with great detail and great attention at documents, interviewed witnesses and confirmed the result.
22. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer redirects to a parliamentary committee rather than addressing the Prime Minister's transparency on foreign interference.I invite my colleague to ensure, as will we, that this committee has access to all the necessary information, as it is the appropriate group to be looking at these kinds of documents.
23. partly answered
    TaxationMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists specific new taxes on corporations and luxury items but does not address the refusal of a windfall tax on banks or Loblaws.we have brought in a COVID windfall tax.
24. deflected
    LabourMr. Matthew Green (NDP) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses cellphone price reductions instead of responding to the request to end federal contracts with Telus for outsourcing jobs.In 2020, our government announced a historic program to reduce mid-range cellphone plans by 25%.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends Bill C-5 without addressing whether soft-on-crime policies will stop.The adoption of Bill C-5 means prosecutors and police can dedicate more resources and time to fighting serious crimes.
26. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives on unrelated issues instead of addressing the question on public safety policies.The fact is that the Conservatives cut $390 million from CBSA, further weakening our borders.
27. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Alex Ruff (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.The answer justifies Bill C-5 but does not answer when soft-on-crime policies will be repealed.Bill C-5 is about moving past the failed policies of the Conservatives that clogged our system and filled our prisons with low-risk first-time offenders
28. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Alex Ruff (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's past policies rather than addressing the question on mandatory minimums or victims.The member and his party opposite have been in the forefront of the Harper era implementing policies targeting indigenous, Black and marginalized people.
29. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies the premise about suspending rights without addressing the precedent for future governments.Nothing our government did suspended Canadians' rights.
30. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer asserts criteria were met but does not explain what prevents arbitrary future use of the Act.my colleague knows full well that all the criteria were properly met.
31. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Dan Mazier (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of misleading instead of addressing the carbon tax cancellation request.In terms of misleading the House, I would ask the hon. member who asked the question about what he campaigned on in the last campaign
32. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general small business support without addressing tax hikes or the carbon tax.We have cut taxes for small businesses throughout the pandemic.
33. misdirected
    SeniorsMrs. Anna Roberts (Conservative) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's record and refuses to engage with the carbon tax question posed.We will not take any lessons from the party opposite on seniors.
34. answered
    HealthMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the medication shortage by citing recent import announcements.Almost two weeks ago, we announced the emergency import of more than one million units of children's medication.
35. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservative policies instead of addressing tax increases or economic concerns.They are the ones who have not accepted any program we have presented.
36. misdirected
    The EconomyMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government benefits and attacks the opposition's voting record rather than addressing the timeline for policy change.The Conservatives have voted against Canadians and against supporting Canadians every single time.
37. deflected
    Canada Post CorporationMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Helena Jaczek (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes arm's-length status and monitoring without committing to any action on the surcharge.the Canada Post Corporation operates at arm's length from the government, but we have regular conversations with Canada Post officials in terms of their initiatives.
38. answered
    Air TransportationMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms safety priority and offers collaboration on weather station maintenance.I am willing to work with my colleague and other members of the House to ensure that we maintain the highest level in our standards of safety.