House limits debate on budget bill as Poilievre presses Trudeau on China

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1. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states unacceptability and follow-up but avoids explaining failure to notify or expel.We are following up on the reports that came in today.
2. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats unacceptability and follow-up without addressing why the diplomat was not expelled.I immediately asked officials to follow up on these reports to get to the bottom of this.
3. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims immediate action after reports but sidesteps the two-year delay and expulsion demand.as the reports were made public this morning, we followed up immediately with top officials
4. partly answered
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes ongoing work toward a registry but supplies no specific date.we are right now looking to establish a foreign agent registry
5. partly answered
   Public SafetyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states RCMP action is underway but offers no confirmation that stations are closed.the RCMP is taking action against these foreign police stations.
6. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to general anti-interference measures without addressing Rosenberg's role or calling the process a charade.we have taken meaningful action over the past few years to combat interference by the Chinese and others.
7. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends Johnston's role but does not commit to an independent public inquiry.our former governor general David Johnston is responsible for determining whether a public inquiry is needed
8. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists existing mechanisms but does not address launching a new independent public inquiry.we have had various mechanisms and programs in place for several years to counter foreign interference
9. partly answered
   Democratic InstitutionsMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the call for a public inquiry by explaining the choice of an independent expert but does not fully commit to or refute the premise that it is the sole solution.from the broad range of experts who have looked into this, there are multiple opinions on whether an open public inquiry is actually the best tool to restore confidence in Canadians.
10. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins with a general assurance but does not address the specific question about expelling the diplomat.I want to assure every member in this chamber that we take—
11. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer pivots to praising government efforts without answering the yes-or-no question on standing up to interference.the Prime Minister and our government have been standing up doing the relentless, tireless work of defending—
12. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to a personal anecdote about being targeted and warns against division instead of addressing the Prime Minister's inaction.at a pretty young age, I personally learned what it is like to be targeted by an authoritarian communist regime.
13. partly answered
    Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses outrage and states that diplomats breaking the Vienna Convention will be expelled but does not confirm actions taken on the specific case.If a diplomat has broken the Vienna Convention, he or she will be expelled.
14. partly answered
    Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims RCMP action on police stations but redirects to criticizing Conservatives for opposing the budget.If they are really interested in protecting Canadians from foreign interference, and that is something we should all be united behind, then they should support budget 2023.
15. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the Prime Minister's prior responses and calls for unity but avoids specifying when or how the stations will be closed.The attack on one member of this democratic House is an attack on every single one of us.
16. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. René Villemure (Bloc) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question about Rosenberg's investigation by redirecting focus to the Trudeau Foundation's independence.It is important that we do not attack an independent foundation here in the House.
17. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. René Villemure (Bloc) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights Johnston's credentials and independence without addressing the timeline or need for a public inquiry.Of course, all options are open to Mr. Johnston.
18. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. René Villemure (Bloc) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner for seeking a conspiracy and defends the foundation instead of addressing the inquiry demand.clearly, the member across the aisle is looking for a conspiracy theory.
19. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses collective bargaining but only speculates on risks of extension without committing to action.On the extension of deadlines, I wonder if the member would follow the logic of his argument, because if the deadline is ultimately extended, there is always the possibility of course that benefits would be delayed
20. misdirected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Brad Redekopp (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes online filing and case-by-case relief but pivots to criticizing the prior Harper government.I find it a bit rich that the member forgets the record of the Harper government, which time and time again disrespected, in particular, CRA employees in a variety of ways
21. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights recent agreements with other unions but avoids any commitment on extending the tax deadline.Yesterday, we managed to get four agreements with the core public administration.
22. partly answered
    LabourMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes progress on other deals but does not address extending the deadline or delivering a CRA deal.the good news is that we just landed a deal with the four public agreements for the core public service, and we are continuing to work with the CRA to make sure we have a deal negotiated at the table.
23. deflected
    Innovation, Science and IndustryMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises investments in science without addressing the specific request to increase and index scholarships.We have invested $16 billion since 2016.
24. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer frames the issue as defending democracy broadly but does not address the foundation or appointments.History will look back to this hour when we were called to stand up against tyranny and we were called to stand shoulder to shoulder against interference.
25. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific question about credibility and instead accuses the asker of partisanship while calling for unity.Instead of trying to score partisan political points, or find ways to extract partisan advantage or imply somehow that anybody is advantaged by autocrats who attempt to destroy democracy, we need to stand shoulder to shoulder, side by side against it.
26. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists government actions but does not address whether the Prime Minister agrees with the former CEO or the specific CSIS points raised.our government takes the issue of foreign interference very seriously.
27. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to general statements about dictators wanting division without answering the yes-or-no question on the Prime Minister's knowledge.China wants Canada to be divided.
28. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's priorities rather than addressing the question on ending ties to the monarchy.today we have the option of discussing the fight against climate change, health, dental care and ways to help our seniors and our families, but the Bloc Québécois has different priorities.
29. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the Bloc's focus on the constitution instead of responding to the question about the Prime Minister attending the coronation.Once again, instead of debating issues vital to the development of our society and preparing the future of our children, the Bloc wants to come to the House and talk about constitutional change.
30. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Pascale St-Onge (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer discusses budget measures but does not address when or how the Prime Minister will understand food bank needs.That is why our budget addresses the priorities of Canadians.
31. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer points to the grocery rebate as a concrete measure but does not directly respond to the Prime Minister engaging with Canadians' needs.The most recent budget, which we expect the Conservatives to vote against, contains the grocery rebate, which will help 11 million Canadians.
32. partly answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer mentions ongoing work on bail and victims' rights but does not address the rise in violent crime or soft-on-crime policies.we have long been working with the provinces to strengthen the bail system.
33. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Tony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the carbon tax question entirely and pivots to unrelated GDP and inflation data.According to preliminary data published by Statistics Canada on Friday, Canada's GDP is on track to grow by 2.5% in the next quarter
34. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the carbon tax and food bank query by listing unrelated poverty programs and attacking Conservative voting records.Conservatives say that they are concerned about affordability, but they vote, every time, against every single one of these measures that will help Canadians.
35. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the carbon tax question to criticize a Conservative member's comment on the grocery rebate instead.The grocery rebate is going to deliver support to 11 million low-income Canadians who need it.
36. partly answered
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Matthew Green (NDP) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses foreign interference via the Johnston appointment but deflects the specific Trudeau Foundation inquiry request to the foundation itself.That is why the former governor general, Mr. Johnston, was appointed to take a look at these issues.
37. answered
    HealthMr. Alain Rayes (Independent) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the July 2022 regulations that compare prices to other countries to lower costs.That is why, as he also mentioned, we enacted new regulations on July 1, 2022, that will allow us to compare our prices to the prices charged in comparator countries, excluding the U.S. and Switzerland