Commons spends most of day on budget debate amid carbon tax and interference clashes

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1. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the PM's non-involvement instead of addressing the request to invite his brother.as the Prime Minister has said several times, he has not been involved in any way with this non-partisan foundation for approximately a decade.
2. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the committee invitation by restating non-involvement and accusing the asker of partisan motives.The member for Carleton 's fixation on the Prime Minister's family is well known for its partisan interests, and he wishes to pursue those partisan interests.
3. misdirected
   Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the carbon tax question and instead attacks the asker over cryptocurrency advice.What will not leave families better off is investing in cryptocurrency.
4. deflected
   Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes rebates without addressing the PBO report's net cost figures or axing the tax.A family of four in my home province of Manitoba will receive $1,000.
5. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists unrelated budget measures instead of addressing cancellation of taxes and deficits.The first was the cost of groceries.
6. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the credibility issue by restating prior actions and support for Johnston.The work of the Right Hon. David Johnston is part of that exercise, and we look forward to implementing his recommendations.
7. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates existing measures and Johnston's role without addressing the call for an inquiry.We have also said that the Right Hon. David Johnston is in a better position to look at the big picture and advise the government on any additional steps to be taken
8. partly answered
   LabourMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to fair bargaining but does not confirm action on a new fair contract.The government is committed to reaching agreements at the bargaining table that are fair for the employees and reasonable for taxpayers.
9. answered
   LabourMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms commitment to fair negotiations for public servants.The government is committed to reaching agreements at the bargaining table that are fair for the employees and reasonable for taxpayers.
10. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to rebates in Atlantic provinces instead of addressing the carbon tax claims.good news is coming to Atlantic Canadians. On July 1, the climate action rebate will be coming to all of the Atlantic provinces.
11. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins correcting the record but pivots away from the specific PBO and emissions points raised.I am pleased to correct the record.
12. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative voting record rather than addressing carbon tax effectiveness.it is hard to hear the Conservatives talk about families because at every opportunity they have voted against hard-working Canadian families in this House
13. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists past Conservative votes against tax measures instead of responding to the carbon tax question.Every time we have come to this House to reduce taxes on Canadians, how have the Conservatives voted?
14. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes budget measures without addressing the Prime Minister's specific comments on debt.What we did is listen to Canadians, and I would advise them to do the same if they want to be on this side of the House one day.
15. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Pascale St-Onge (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats earlier points about the budget and ignores the credit card analogy question.We are listening to Canadians.
16. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri‑FoodMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concerns and mentions collaboration but provides no concrete actions on the proposed emergency account.we are working in collaboration with the Government of Quebec on various options.
17. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri‑FoodMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer offers specific program changes but does not address whether debt for farmers is acceptable or will attract youth.In the recent budget, we increased the interest-free portion of the advance payments program.
18. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates existing extensions and modernization plans instead of addressing the request for royal recommendation on Bill C-215.We have already extended EI sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks.
19. misdirected
    Public SafetyMs. Raquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to criticizing Conservatives' voting record rather than addressing catch-and-release policies.What did the Conservatives do on each of those occasions? They voted against it.
20. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes prior legislation and ongoing provincial talks but does not commit to ending catch-and-release.Bill C-75 already reduced the burden of proof in intimate partner violence cases when it came to bail.
21. partly answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer mentions bail reform and resources but ignores the crime-rate comparison and victim-versus-criminal framing.We are working with the provinces and territories to reform the bail system.
22. deflected
    HousingMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists past measures without addressing corporate landlords or profiteering.We have done so much to enable families to access homes: introducing the Canada housing benefit
23. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Blake Desjarlais (NDP) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.Answer condemns hate but does not commit to supporting an emergency debate.What we are doing as a government, and what we are doing, hopefully, as all parliamentarians, is challenging those acts when they occur
24. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer accuses the questioner of misleading the House instead of addressing the memo or Prime Minister's knowledge.to my great regret, I am afraid it is my colleague who is misleading this chamber and Canadians.
25. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific date requested and instead attacks the premise while shifting to general statements on democracy.The member opposite is asserting, and let us go with the heart of what he is asserting, that this government would welcome the interference of a foreign country.
26. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The response changes the subject to criticize the opposition's priorities rather than addressing the claimed meetings or influence.what is clear is that the priority of the party opposite is to attack not-for-profits, independent organizations, the CBC, the media—
27. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the call for an investigation by accusing the opposition of partisanship without engaging the facts presented.the only interest the other side has is a partisan interest.
28. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The response addresses federal assistance processes and past cooperation but does not confirm or refute the specific unpaid amount claimed.When those receipts are submitted to the government for reimbursement, we have been able to act expeditiously in every case.
29. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the existing agreement and partnership with Quebec but avoids committing to payment of the cited historical debt.There is an agreement between Canada and all the provinces to help recoup money and reimburse costs eligible under the agreements that have been in place for decades.
30. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). loaded question.The reply dismisses the question as a conspiracy and pivots to defending creators instead of addressing the documented contacts with platforms.It is another day, another conspiracy theory.
31. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise outright and shifts focus to supporting culture without engaging the 214 instances cited.the suggestion that the hon. member is making is absolutely preposterous.
32. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the question as irresponsible and reframes around protecting children rather than explaining the content removal requests.it is completely irresponsible to suggest that the government censors Canadians' questions and comments.
33. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses spending increases but ignores the specific troop and procurement shortages raised.we increased defence spending by 70% beginning in 2017.
34. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer references prior spending figures and points to an ongoing policy update without addressing the timeline for action.our government is undertaking a defence policy update.
35. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects the premise rather than explaining the decision to halt legal harvesting while poaching continued.I think the member has his facts backwards.
36. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to working with the community on fire protection and housing needs.Yes, I will commit to the member to work with Webequie to make sure that it can better protect its citizens.
37. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Independent) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general principles on fiscal responsibility without addressing the specific expense amounts questioned.We believe that Rideau Hall, like all federal government institutions, should manage taxpayers' money properly.