Commons begins second reading of investment Canada act amendments

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   HousingMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government achievements without addressing the demand for an apology on housing costs.our plan not only makes life more affordable for Canadians but is also fiscally responsible.
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   The EconomyMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives instead of addressing why taxes are being raised amid inflation.I am getting tired of listening to the Conservatives talk down Canadians and the Canadian economy.
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   The EconomyMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer shifts to immigration numbers and past pandemic supports without engaging the list of Liberal admissions on inflation.during the next year, we expect to welcome more than the double the number of newcomers to this country than we did the last year the Conservatives formed government.
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   The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservative policy and listing Liberal benefits rather than addressing the Prime Minister's attitude.I understand why the Conservatives are having a hard time connecting with Quebeckers.
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   The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer blames global conditions and accuses the asker of lacking compassion without tackling the suffering described.it is true that the global economic situation is very unstable right now.
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   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the meeting with Quebec but does not commit to footing the bill for new classes.I had a meeting today with my counterpart from the Province of Quebec, Minister Fréchette, to talk about ways to collaborate
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   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer rejects the proposal to suspend the agreement and pivots to collaboration without setting a timeline.my colleague is proposing a solution that simply shifts the problem somewhere else.
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   HealthMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recognizes the staffing crisis and lists ongoing work but does not explain why vacancies rose or why the hiring promise was not met.we share the deep concerns that Canadians have regarding the significant challenges that our health care system is experiencing
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   FirearmsMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). loaded question.Acknowledges lack of consultation but avoids addressing the apology request or the claim of a mess.I will acknowledge there was not enough consultation.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mr. Anthony Housefather (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the spending question and instead attacks the opposition for failing to prove unrelated claims.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mr. Anthony Housefather (Liberal). substantive question.Provides specific figures on McKinsey contracts and clarifies Dominic Barton's status.Public Services and Procurement Canada is responsible for $104 million of contracts with McKinsey since 2015.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Anthony Housefather (Liberal). loaded question.Denies the premise of insider friends without addressing the total spending amount requested.the answer to that question is generally zero because there are no insider friends who got any money.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Anthony Housefather (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the contradiction and McKinsey allegations to pivot to cross-party friendship and future committee work.I am proud to be a friend of that hon. member because we can, across party lines, still agree on a lot of things
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    HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Focuses on current job-saving efforts but does not address the negligence or WHO recognition failure.We are currently working to save the jobs, the technology and the intellectual property.
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    HealthMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts to past prevention mode and problem-solving without answering how much money went to Philip Morris.this is not the time for recrimination; it is the time for problem solving.
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    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges delays and staffing issues but offers only general commitments without a timeline for fixing the fiasco.We have committed to working with Service Canada to ensure that full employment is in place.
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    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). substantive question.Answer supplies recent national statistics and acknowledges delays but does not address the immediate Service Canada backlog or timeline for fixes.In 2022-23, the average wait time was 24 days for Canadians across the country, and 76% of EI payments were made within 28 days, which was within the standard.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates existing bail law and calls for further study without explaining why the government has not acted on the premiers' and police requests.At our direction, federal officials have been working for months with their provincial and territorial counterparts to develop ways to keep Canadians safe.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats statutory language on reverse onus but does not address the specific case or commit to legislative change.There is, in fact, a reverse onus for bail imposed on the accused charged with certain firearms offences, including offences involving a firearm that are committed while subject to a weapons prohibition order.
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    JusticeMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates the legal test for bail and notes shared jurisdiction without addressing the policy failure alleged or promising fixes.The laws on bail are limited to those who do not pose a risk to public safety to be released on bail.
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    JusticeMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking Conservative policies and praising Canada's overall reputation instead of responding to the Toronto homicide statistics or provincial calls.The policies the Conservatives advocated were struck down by the courts again and again.
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    JusticeMs. Lori Idlout (NDP) asked Mr. Jaime Battiste (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the need for legislation and cites past funding but does not provide a timeline for introducing the promised indigenous policing bill.That is why our government put almost $1 billion in the 2020 budget to ensure that we are moving forward on indigenous policing.
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    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights passage of Bill C-22 but does not address the request for immediate emergency relief during the one-year implementation gap.I am pleased to say that yesterday Bill C-22 passed unanimously in the House.
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    Public SafetyMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). loaded question.Answer describes existing funding to Toronto but does not explain why the government has not changed bail rules despite provincial requests.Our government has taken action on supporting law enforcement, on violence prevention and on mental health supports.
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    Public SafetyMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question about repeat offenders and ethics convictions by focusing on border investments.we are giving the tools to the Canada Border Services Agency to keep the borders safe to ensure that guns are not being smuggled across the border.
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    Public SafetyMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.Instead of answering when they will take violence seriously, it questions why Conservatives block gun control measures.why do the Conservatives systematically block measures that would make it easier to control firearms in Canada?
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    Public SafetyMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking Conservatives on gun control rather than addressing bail reform or the motion.Why are the Conservatives against better gun control measures in this country?
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Anthony Housefather (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer acknowledges the question and notes it is time to consider the monarchy's future but offers no position.It is definitely time to consider the future of the monarchy in Canada.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Greg Fergus (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer shifts to other currency redesigns instead of addressing the monarchy on banknotes.The government is currently considering options to replace the image on the $5 bill.
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    TaxationMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past tax reductions rather than addressing planned tax hikes or canceling them.we have lowered taxes for middle-class Canadians twice.
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    Government PrioritiesMr. Marc Dalton (Conservative) asked Ms. Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' voting record instead of addressing contracts to friends or spending priorities.They are not really there for Canadians. That is not so friendly.
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    Government PrioritiesMr. Marc Dalton (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes job creation and dental care investments rather than addressing consultant spending or regulatory restrictions.I am happy to report today that over 152,000 children under the age of 12 have been able to go to the dentist because of the investment we made.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Jeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes past investments and attacks the prior government instead of addressing the carbon tax on farmers.When the Conservatives were here, they were cutting in science, they were cutting in business risk management and they were cutting everything for farmers.
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    Air TransportationMr. Michael Kram (Conservative) asked Ms. Annie Koutrakis (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges issues and mentions strengthening passenger rights but offers no concrete prevention steps.We are always looking at ways to strengthen rights for passengers, and we will continue to ensure these rights are protected
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    Air TransportationMr. Michael Kram (Conservative) asked Ms. Annie Koutrakis (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives only general assurances about dialogue without committing to any help for mid-size airports.The minister 's office and the minister himself continue to meet with them and have that conversation.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines a regulatory approach but avoids any stance on a moratorium or specific action.As the situation evolves, our government will continue to work with scientists and will work with international partners.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Mike Morrice (Green) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recognizes the issue and promises to work with the organization but gives no budget commitment.We will work with this organization to find a solution to the issues it has raised.