Commons concurs in committee membership report after lengthy debate on Iran

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists government priorities without addressing the debt-to-GDP commitment or the question of crossing the line.I know that the members opposite cannot wait to see the budget. I can assure them that our priority is to help Canadians.
2. deflected
   Public SafetyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses concern and lists investments in public safety and gun control instead of addressing reversal of specific policies like bail reform.That is why we will continue to be there to make investments in public safety.
3. partly answered
   JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states intent to work on bail reform with provinces but pivots to promoting Bill C-21 on guns.we will continue to work on bail reform, including working with the provinces to ensure that we have a fair, responsible system that keeps Canadians safe right across the country.
4. misdirected
   JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's position on gun control and accuses Conservatives of being in the pockets of the NRA rather than addressing bail policy.it is interesting to see the lengths to which the Conservative leader will go to avoid talking about his desire to weaken gun control in this country
5. misdirected
   JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames Harper-era gun control loosening for crime increases instead of addressing current bail policies or evidence presented.What they did was loosen gun control laws. What they did was make it easier for people to buy assault-style weapons.
6. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the asker of misleading the House and emphasizes relying on experts without addressing the specific allegation about the Liberal MP.The fact is that we have always taken the allegations we heard very seriously.
7. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the Bloc of partisan attacks and defers to an independent expert without committing to a public inquiry.the Bloc is clearly spoiling for a fight, trying to make political attacks.
8. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks union leaders and affirms collaboration but does not address removing the three-year limit on emergency travel measures.We will continue to work hand in hand with union leadership and union members right across the country on creating growth for the middle class
9. deflected
   SeniorsMs. Lisa Marie Barron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists benefit increases but never addresses the specific request to end discriminatory tax rules for single seniors.Unfortunately, the NDP actually voted against that measure.
10. deflected
    FirearmsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to bail reform instead of addressing whether a rifle ban would stop knife crime.That is why, on March 10, I met with my provincial and territorial counterparts to work on bail reform to include repeat, violent offenders and to include crimes with knives.
11. deflected
    FirearmsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again pivots to bail reform and cuts off without engaging the rifle-ban question.
12. deflected
    FinanceMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer predicts opposition voting patterns and avoids committing to no deficits or no new taxes.I am going to make a prediction. No matter what measures are there to support Canadians through affordability challenges, no matter what is in there to grow an economy that helps everyone, no matter what is in there to position Canada for greatness in the future, the Conservatives, the opposition in this House, will vote against it.
13. deflected
    FinanceMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights poverty reduction and child benefits but does not address the request for no deficits and no new taxes.there are 2.7 million fewer Canadians in poverty today than when the Conservatives were in government.
14. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer predicts opposition votes and avoids committing to cuts in outside contracts.I will make a prediction. I predict that regardless of what measures are set out in the budget to support Canadians, build the economy or green the economy, the Conservatives, the opposition party, will vote against them.
15. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific questions about the Prime Minister's travel spending and pivots to a generic prediction about opposition votes.Today, in this chamber, what we will not hear is the Conservatives talking about plans to grow our economy, to fight climate change and to improve infrastructure.
16. partly answered
    Climate ChangeMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the TMX project and jobs but does not state whether the minister recommends ending it.We have put in place the necessary measures to stabilize the TMX project, ensure that Canada gets fair market value for these resources that we included in the budget, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
17. deflected
    Climate ChangeMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to government investments and TMX sale instead of addressing political will on abandoning projects.Our government has focused on the environment, and more than $120 billion has been invested in the environment by our administration.
18. answered
    Oil and Gas IndustryMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly lists actions including eliminating fossil fuel subsidies by end of year.We have eliminated eight and the rest will be eliminated by the end of the year.
19. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to sustainable agricultural partnership without addressing carbon tax impact on food prices.This $3.5-billion program will help our farmers improve production and quality, reduce their carbon footprint and be more productive.
20. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges challenges but redirects to loan programs and partnerships without addressing carbon tax hike.We have also improved the terms of the advance payment program, which allows them to access interest-free loans of up to $250,000.
21. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists GST credit and child benefit but avoids committing on carbon tax in budget.It is why we have put important measures in place to help Canadians, like doubling the GST tax credit that has helped almost 11 million Canadians across the country to deal with the high cost of everything
22. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservative record and past votes instead of addressing carbon tax and food costs.Now they are campaigning on a commitment to take money away from families so they can make it free to pollute.
23. answered
    TransportationMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms permanent $3-billion public transit fund as ongoing support.Our government has made record investments in public transit, including a permanent $3-billion public transit fund.
24. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms current safe management but does not address stopping the nuclear waste plan near Great Lakes.I want to assure everyone in the House and all Canadians that all radioactive waste in Canada is currently being safely managed according to international standards at facilities that are licensed and monitored by a world-class regulator
25. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses tourism and low-alcohol beer but avoids addressing whether the excise tax increase will be canceled.We will continue to keep the escalator in place, which is less than one cent per can of beer, and we will continue to see growth in the sector.
26. misdirected
    TaxationMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' voting record instead of addressing the excise tax increase.Whatever plans we put in place to reduce taxes, the Conservatives vote against them.
27. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to past Conservative poverty rates and child benefits without addressing the tax increases.when the Conservatives were in power, an additional 2.7 million people were living in poverty.
28. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pascale St-Onge (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights pandemic support for businesses but does not address forgoing the carbon tax.It is thanks to programs that we put in place during the pandemic that they were able to retain jobs
29. answered
    FinanceMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly compares the trip cost to other tours and commits to keeping costs down.if my colleague were to look at the numbers and compare them, she would see that the cost of that tour was the same, on average, as other tours.
30. misdirected
    FinanceMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's motives and sovereignty stance instead of addressing abolishing the position.the Bloc is attacking the office. It is attacking the federation. It is attacking Canada.
31. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the government's agenda without addressing the spending on consultants.it is important to understand that this government is implementing an ambitious agenda to help Canadians, support workers and ensure that workers can keep working.
32. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains contracting flexibility but avoids addressing the consultant spending or helping struggling Canadians.The use of contracts allows flexibility in government to expand to deliver services without permanently increasing costs.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Stephen Ellis (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains consultant flexibility but pivots to pandemic success and attacks the question as irresponsible.To mis-characterize that or to try to create shadows with it is irresponsible.
34. partly answered
    Public SafetyKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges the incident and outlines government actions on root causes but does not address bail policy directly.Our government is taking needed action to deal with violent crime, including gun control.
35. deflected
    Public SafetyKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Damoff (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts focus to investments in root causes and Bill C-21 without addressing bail reform or the specific statistics raised.That is why we work with municipalities, like the City of Toronto and the City of Vancouver, to invest in the root causes of crime.
36. answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states ongoing work with provinces on bail reform for serious and repeat offenders.Since last October, we have been working with our provincial and territorial counterparts on bail reform in cases of serious crime, repeat offenders and knife crime, among others.
37. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists reforms and supports but does not commit to independent civilian oversight as requested.we have put on the table a number of additional reforms, including laying a road map for all 48 of the recommendations of Madame Arbour.
38. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains investments in staff and technology to speed processing of refugee travel documents.Over the course of the past year and a half, we have made significant investments to add staff to our department.
39. misdirected
    Federal Framework on Autism Spectrum Disorder ActMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked The Speaker (Liberal). substantive question.Speaker responds with procedural statement on questions and comments period instead of addressing the request to table the document.The Chair would like to make a statement regarding the period for questions and comments following speeches in the House.