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1. deflected
   EthicsMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the letter and apology but sidesteps the core demand for accountability or firing.the parliamentary secretary has apologized.
2. misdirected
   EthicsMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to job and poverty statistics while ignoring the repeated ethics and firing questions.There are 2.7 million fewer people in poverty today than when they were in office.
3. deflected
   EthicsMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to inflation comparisons and program defenses instead of addressing responsibility for ethics breaches.The reality is that this side of the House is focused on helping shepherd the country through some of the most difficult times it has faced since World War II.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Pascale St-Onge (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights poverty reduction and programs while evading the question on inflationary policies and financial hardship.We know that times are tough right now.
5. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists past votes against measures rather than addressing current inflation, food costs, or government responsibility.What did the Conservatives do when we introduced a $500 top-up to the housing benefit for Canadians?
6. partly answered
   HealthMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines conditions attached to the funding but does not directly state whether $4.6 billion is enough.Under our plan, the premiers of the provinces and territories must agree to three key commitments to obtain funding through tailored bilateral agreements
7. misdirected
   HealthMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc rather than explaining why only $4.6 billion was offered or addressing fiscal imbalance.the worst thing that can happen to the Bloc Québécois is for the provinces and Quebec to agree with the federal government.
8. answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms commitment to the Canada Health Act and need-based care in response to the privatization concern.Our discussions with the premiers included the importance of upholding the Canada Health Act, which means making sure services are based on need and not someone's ability to pay.
9. answered
   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms the government's position against two-tier healthcare.We believe that all one should need to get health care in Canada is a health card, not a credit card.
10. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to global oil prices instead of addressing the carbon tax on farms.70% of the prices we are seeing at the pump are related to crude oil prices going up, largely because of Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine—
11. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of twisting facts rather than addressing the carbon tax impact on agriculture.as usual, the Conservatives are twisting the information, misquoting the research and talking about a typical farm of 5,000 or 6,000 acres, which is a—
12. deflected
    Carbon PricingMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to rebates for families instead of responding on agriculture and food prices.once again, my Conservative colleagues missed the point that over eight out of 10 Canadian families actually get more money back than they pay in the context of the carbon tax—
13. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government spending programs instead of addressing the carbon tax on farms.today is Canada's Agriculture Day, and I am very proud of everything we have done for our farmers over the years.
14. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes Quebec's separate system and promotes loans rather than addressing the carbon tax.I would like to remind my colleague from Quebec that the price on pollution is not applied in the same way in Quebec.
15. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects the premise about Quebec and pivots to climate change impacts.Federal carbon pricing does not apply in Quebec because Quebec has its own cap-and-trade system, which was implemented before the federal government introduced carbon pricing.
16. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the intent to modernize the agreement but provides no details on negotiations.our government is working to modernize the agreement.
17. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids specifics on negotiations by discussing the global nature of the issue.Now more than ever, we must continue to work with our international partners, with the provinces and territories.
18. deflected
    Carbon PricingMs. Leslyn Lewis (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing the carbon tax by listing emission facts instead.for most of us in the House, and for most Canadians, climate change is the reality and facts do matter, though I know not for everyone.
19. deflected
    Carbon PricingMs. Leslyn Lewis (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the tax question by quoting industry groups on the climate plan.With positive industry and government collaboration, Canada has an incredible opportunity to help provide for global energy security while being a leader in producing clean energy.
20. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMs. Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' lack of plans rather than addressing the carbon tax.Guess what, they do not have a plan to address climate change.
21. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMs. Michelle Ferreri (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the opposition of fearmongering instead of addressing the carbon tax.It is to expand people's fears, to increase people's anxieties.
22. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past actions for seniors but does not commit to raising the GIS now.increasing the guaranteed income supplement, which has helped over 900,000 seniors, and has actually lifted 45,000 seniors out of poverty;
23. deflected
    Climate ChangeMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general infrastructure investments without addressing the specific cost-share dispute.Our commitment to investing in infrastructure is solidified in the fact that we are investing in green and climate-resilient infrastructure.
24. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the bill amendment request by noting consensus and attacking Conservatives.In fact, their daily dose of culture comes from their morning yogurt.
25. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to consensus on culture and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing committee hearings for Quebec amendments.Everyone agrees, except the Conservatives.
26. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer thanks Bloc and praises bill but ignores request to confirm committee study with amendments.I am confused about why Quebec MPs elected by other Quebeckers do not understand how important this bill is
27. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes working with Bloc and NDP while shaming Conservatives without confirming Quebec amendments in committee.
28. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms commitment to French protection and outlines some bill benefits but does not address calling Liberal members to order.With the passage of Bill C‑13 , we will be able to give the Commissioner of Official Languages the tools he needs to do his work, which is essential.
29. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservative-Bloc coalition instead of addressing Liberal caucus divisions on Bill C-13.However, the Conservative-Bloc coalition plans to vote against this bill.
30. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends independent contracting process and accuses Conservatives of interference rather than addressing McKinsey contracts or Prime Minister accountability.Those decisions are made without political interference, and I find it disturbing that the Conservatives continue to come back and say that they would, if that is what I am hearing, politically interfere
31. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises public service and questions Conservative consistency on Dominic Barton instead of explaining McKinsey contracts.They are saying he is right and should be lauded as one of the great Canadians.
32. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reiterates arm's-length decisions and shifts to job and poverty stats instead of addressing consultant spending growth.there are almost two million more people who have jobs today than when the Conservatives were in power.
33. deflected
    HousingMr. Scott Aitchison (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about acknowledging the crisis and instead attacks the opposition's record.The fact of the matter is that the Conservatives' record is clear.
34. deflected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins to explain an apology but does not address why the parliamentary secretary keeps the job.the parliamentary secretary has apologized, as I indicated in the House.
35. deflected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the action as a minor mistake and rejects resignation without answering who will resign first.The idea that the parliamentary secretary would give up his position for such a mistake is, I think, terrible.
36. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the value of the agreement and modernization plans but does not address suspending it.The safe third country agreement is an important bilateral tool.
37. deflected
    TaxationMr. Alain Rayes (Independent) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises future discussion without committing to any specific steps before the budget.We will take the member's specific question, discuss this issue and provide a strong response.