Committee reports take up most house time as foreign interference questions dominate

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1. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's record instead of addressing the specific allegations about the PM's actions.just because the Conservatives continue to repeat this narrative does not actually make it true.
2. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to partisan attacks on the opposition rather than naming the candidate or explaining the briefing response.It was just this week the Leader of the Opposition said that, of course, the previous Conservative government did nothing about foreign interference because it was not to its partisan advantage to do anything about it.
3. misdirected
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking the opposition leader's caucus instead of answering about the briefing or testimony.I want to ask the Leader of the Opposition to unmuzzle himself to talk about the fact his own caucus members were involved with meeting with far-right organizations after CSIS has warned that domestic foreign interference in our elections is a very real threat.
4. partly answered
   Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines general tools being used but does not address why the PM is not publicly appealing for help on the stations.We use all tools at our disposal to address interference and protect Canadians, including investigations and charges by law enforcement, diplomatic levers such as withholding visas, and examining new tools such as a foreign influence transparency registry.
5. partly answered
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the consultation process but sidesteps why it is delayed despite prior recommendations and foreign examples.This is only one of the tools we are using to combat foreign interference, which is meant to create chaos in this country, but we want to make sure we get it right.
6. deflected
   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer restates general principles on health care access without addressing the specific cuts to Quebec transfers.That is why in Quebec, and everywhere else in the country, we will continue to work together to ensure that this remains the case for the coming years.
7. answered
   HealthMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the reimbursement condition tied to ending extra billing.The good news is that Quebeckers and the Government of Quebec can be quickly reimbursed for these deductions if Quebec, like the other provinces, continues to ensure that people are being provided with treatment based on their medical condition, not their ability to pay.
8. partly answered
   Oil and Gas IndustryMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists actions taken on subsidies and emissions but does not commit to eliminating remaining tax breaks in the budget.We have phased out eight, and we are on our way to phasing out the rest by the end of the year.
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   Women and Gender EqualityMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses abortion access but ignores the specific request to revoke charitable status.That is why we have been working with provinces and territories to make sure that this is true across Canada, including in provinces where access is more problematic and where fees are sometimes imposed, to ensure safe and accessible abortion services in this country.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the question on testimony and instead attacks the opposition with accusations of misogyny.It is no surprise that when we actually had ministers there, again, to answer questions for Canadians, all the Conservatives could do was make misogynistic cracks and take digs at them, suggesting that a female minister could not possibly do their job in dealing with foreign interference.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to past Conservative inaction rather than addressing the request for the chief of staff to testify.In fact, it was raised when the Leader of the Opposition was the minister responsible.
12. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes committee work and accuses Conservatives of games without confirming testimony timing.Conservatives continue to play partisan games.
13. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends NSICOP and criticizes Harper-era inaction instead of addressing the call for a public inquiry.It was one of our first acts as government.
14. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references past reports to Harper and claims action without confirming if the chief of staff will testify.We have been very aggressive on this file.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again points to past Conservative inaction and avoids confirming testimony by the chief of staff.When the Conservatives had the opportunity to actually deal with it, they intentionally chose to do nothing.
16. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses working with Quebec on infrastructure spending but does not resolve the deadline or funding loss concern.Our goal is to ensure that infrastructure dollars allocated for the province of Quebec are not line items on a budget somewhere.
17. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the funding process but does not address the $3 billion claim or what MPs will tell mayors.We need the Quebec government to put forward those projects so we can release the money.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies the premise and attacks the opposition instead of addressing the call for a public inquiry.While the Conservatives have already identified that they see this as a partisan issue, we do not.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives on unrelated foreign interference issues rather than responding to the question about a public inquiry.The Leader of the Opposition allows his MPs to cozy up to far-right members of foreign governments.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the committee's creation but avoids addressing why it lacks transparency or why a public inquiry is refused.To portray it as a secret committee is wrong, and it is misleading Canadians.
21. partly answered
    Democratic InstitutionsMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). loaded question.The answer clarifies the committee's reporting structure but does not address the call for a public inquiry or specific allegations.
22. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mr. Maninder Sidhu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly condemns the remarks and calls for de-escalation as requested.We unequivocally condemn these remarks.
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    TaxationMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past tax cuts but does not address stopping the upcoming escalator tax hike on alcohol.That is why we have decreased taxes on small businesses, not once but twice, including reducing the rate of taxes for small businesses from 11% to 9%.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends committee work but attacks the opposition instead of addressing allowing testimony from Katie Telford.Conservatives continue to play games at committee and to take political cheap shots, instead of doing the work that Canadians sent them here to do.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the request about ending filibuster and testimony, instead restating election integrity claims and attacking Conservatives.it is very clear that we have had apolitical, professional civil servants, who have made it very clear to all Canadians that the outcome of the 2019 and 2021 elections were not influenced in any way by international interference.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Ted Falk (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer avoids the testimony request by accusing Conservatives of playing games and restating government actions on security.While the Conservatives have clearly demonstrated that they want to play games and to not take this seriously, we feel that their actions are reckless, when it comes to national security.
27. partly answered
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the secret committee premise and lists government actions on election review, though not the specific testimony request.I would remind the House again that the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians is not a secret committee.
28. answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains the Investment Canada Act review process and commitments made, while noting confidentiality limits.In the case of Paper Excellence's takeover of Resolute, it was subject to a national security review process.
29. answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Mario Simard (Bloc) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses conditions imposed by detailing commitments on investment, managers, labour and environmental laws.As part of the review process, the investor made significant commitments to Canada, including guaranteeing high levels of investment in the facilities in Quebec, maintaining existing Canadian managers and complying with Canadian labour and environmental laws.
30. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to blaming Conservatives for voting against benefits instead of addressing responsibility for inflation or spending.Speaking of Canadians' rent, I cannot for the life of me figure out why the Conservatives voted against a direct benefit we offered Canadians specifically to help them make ends meet.
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    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attributes inflation to global factors and notes volunteer work but does not engage with the spending control premise.my colleague knows very well that inflation is currently affecting every country in the world because of the war in Ukraine, supply chain issues and so on.
32. misdirected
    HousingMr. Tako Van Popta (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends housing benefits but attacks the Conservative leader for lacking a plan instead of addressing inflation responsibility.The hon. member should have a conversation with his leader . It has been a year since his leader announced that he was running for that position, and he has not presented a plan to Canadians.
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    HousingMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking the opposition's voting record instead of addressing responsibility for housing costs.What did the party opposite do? Not only did it vote against that real help for Canadian renters, but it also played procedural games in the House to delay its implementation.
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    The EconomyMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights economic statistics and program expansions without addressing responsibility for inflationary spending.While it is true that we still have the lowest deficit in the G7 and that we still have the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, we are still focusing on making life more affordable for Canadians.
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    The EconomyMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists affordability measures without addressing the Prime Minister taking responsibility for the crisis.That includes doubling the GST benefit that went out to over 11 million Canadians, including more than 50% of our seniors.
36. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Blake Desjarlais (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the failure to inform indigenous communities and commits to doing better on rights and protection but does not address closing environmental loopholes.it is absolutely appalling that the leak from Imperial Oil was known by the Alberta government for well over six months and that neither the corporation nor the government informed indigenous people who rely on that water and that land for life.
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses concern and describes outreach without addressing subsidies to big oil or corporate crime.The Minister of Environment and Climate Change has reached out directly to the ACFN, the Mikisew Cree and the Alberta environment minister to better understand the situation from their perspectives and to ensure that they know the Government of Canada is there with them every step of the way.