Commons refers privilege matter on Chinese diplomat to procedure committee

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1. deflected
   FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights party optimism and credit rating without addressing any timeline for deficit elimination.On the fiscal front, S&P reaffirmed Canada's AAA credit rating after our budget update.
2. deflected
   FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises Liberal courage and economic growth but avoids any commitment on ending deficits.Canada's AAA credit rating was reaffirmed by S&P after I tabled our budget.
3. misdirected
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to affirming democratic sanctity and questions the premise that any MP lacks patriotism instead of addressing expulsion.It is simply wrong to suggest in any way any member of this House is not a faithful, patriotic, democratic Canadian.
4. partly answered
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes summoning the ambassador and defending institutions but ends by attacking the questioner for politicizing the issue.I just wonder why it is the leader of the Conservative Party continues to politicize an issue that is a Canadian issue.
5. partly answered
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes summoning the ambassador and condemning interference but does not confirm any expulsion action.Canada will always condemn any activities that go beyond what is set out in agreements and the law.
6. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes meeting francophone targets without addressing whether the Century Initiative guides policy or will be openly adopted.That is clear because, last year, for the first time in our country's history, our government met its target of 4.4% of francophone newcomers.
7. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer asserts government independence from the Century Initiative but does not disclose or reference any studies on French-language impacts.Our government's perspective is economic, social and demographic.
8. answered
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that briefings were provided to 49 parliamentarians in response to the notification query.That is why last week I tabled an annual report of CSIS, which illustrated that they have provided briefings to 49 federal parliamentarians.
9. deflected
   Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses organic sector rules but ignores GMO transparency and consumer rights.Yes, we did establish new rules. Yes, there will be a review process to protect the organic sector across Canada.
10. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer offers briefing then attacks Conservatives on past cuts instead of addressing gaslighting claim.What is also important is that while the Conservatives talk tough when it comes to national security, they never back it up.
11. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.Answer expresses general concern but avoids addressing victim blaming or diplomat expulsion.I think what we all, on this side of the House, want to do is express our concern for the member for Wellington—Halton Hills
12. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Larry Brock (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer denies falsehood then accuses Conservatives of politicizing instead of addressing expulsion demand.The Conservatives need to stop politicizing this issue. That simply plays into the hands of foreign interference.
13. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Larry Brock (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer calls for unity and decries partisanship but sidesteps apology and expulsion request.In all candour, the only way that we are going to be able to do the work of defending our institutions is if we rid ourselves of the kind of partisanship
14. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer stresses working together but ignores specific accusations against ministers and Beijing diplomat.every minister in our government—and this should be true of every member of the House—agrees that we must work together to protect democratic institutions
15. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer blames opposition leader's past record instead of addressing current inaction on diplomat.The person who did nothing to protect our democratic institutions against the already existing threat of foreign interference is the current Leader of the Opposition
16. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses immigration targets and Quebec's role but does not confirm or distance from Century Initiative.it is up to the Government of Quebec to set the immigration levels for its province, and it is up to the federal government to set the levels for the entire country.
17. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses social factors including French but avoids confirming consideration of all listed non-economic impacts or Century Initiative specifics.Those targets take into account economic and social factors, particularly the decision to increase the number of francophone newcomers.
18. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts responsibility to Quebec and sarcastically invites the Bloc to appeal elsewhere instead of addressing federal policy debate.If members from the Bloc Québécois want the federal government to establish these thresholds for the Province of Quebec, then I invite them to appeal to my counterpart, Minister Fréchette.
19. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Ryan Williams (Conservative) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises due diligence and future action but provides no timeline or commitment on expulsion.We will continue to look at the situation as we have heard it.
20. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Ryan Williams (Conservative) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates general assurances on repercussions without addressing the lack of action or specific operative.Canada will continue to work to ensure that Canadians and members of this Parliament are safe.
21. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Doug Shipley (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists unrelated past actions on democracy abroad instead of addressing inaction on the Beijing operative.We stood up for democracy when we supported the brave people of Ukraine with Operation Unifier.
22. answered
    Disaster AssistanceMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms federal assistance has been requested and is being provided for recovery.Everybody is working to help those people and to make sure that the supports that are needed are there for them to keep them safe and to make sure that we help them through this very difficult time.
23. partly answered
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references a large health investment expected to aid retention but does not confirm an emergency retention fund.That is why we made a $198.6-billion investment in our health care system back on February 7, and we expect that is going to help with things like the human resources and health care challenges
24. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative rhetoric and assumptions rather than addressing the specific claim about briefing or victim blaming.in this chamber, it never ceases to amaze me how absurd the suggestions can be from the Conservative Party on this issue.
25. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the demand for an apology and instead attacks Conservative tactics.The Conservatives need to abandon these types of political tactics and do the hard work, roll up their sleeves and make sure that we protect this chamber as a place that is sacred
26. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Brad Vis (Conservative) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends due process but does not address when or whether expulsion will occur.There are steps that need to be taken, always, if we are going to expel a diplomat.
27. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the contradiction about who knew what and pivots to past government actions.It is also important to remember that we are the only government that has taken the threat of foreign interference seriously.
28. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. René Villemure (Bloc) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses press freedom but ignores the resolution and the call for assurance against censorship.Our government has always respected, and will always respect, the independence of the press.
29. partly answered
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. René Villemure (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer names the rapporteur and timeline but does not confront the credibility attack or CSIS timeline claim.we appointed an independent special rapporteur, the Right Hon. David Johnston.
30. misdirected
    FirearmsMr. Stephen Ellis (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative policy instead of addressing the mass casualty commission recommendation or border/mental health focus.It is only the Conservatives who continue to put forward policies that amount to legalizing AR-15 style firearms.
31. misdirected
    FirearmsMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses Conservatives of fearmongering and filibustering rather than responding to bail, offenders or indigenous concerns.
32. deflected
    FirearmsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights new spending but does not engage with the cost study or the claim of wasteful buybacks.This morning in the Peel region, my colleagues and I announced another $390-million investment to protect our communities.
33. deflected
    FinanceMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the spending question by counter-questioning the asker's stance on vacations and pivoting to security needs.Is the opposition member's position that it is unacceptable for the Prime Minister to take a vacation at Christmas with his family?
34. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Terry Dowdall (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps affordability and travel criticism by shifting to positive economic statistics and criticizing opposition rhetoric.the Conservatives continue to talk down the Canadian economy, but the reality is that Canada is the best country in the world and is coping better with the challenging global economic environment than any country anywhere on the planet.
35. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Kevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the vacation and cost-of-living query to attack the opposition for negative talk about Canada.what Canadians are desperate about is the gloom and doom and the talking down of Canada and the Canadian economy that they are relentlessly hearing from the grouchy members opposite.
36. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Jaime Battiste (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges Jordan's principle importance but pivots to broader settlement investments without addressing non-payment or backlog issues.Jordan's principle continues to offer important services all across Canada, but it is important for us to focus on the investments that we are making for children across Canada.
37. deflected
    Electoral ReformMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer restates lack of consensus on reform and redirects to other government priorities instead of addressing the citizens' assembly proposal.We are focusing on issues that matter to Canadians in terms of affordability, fighting against climate change and other issues that we think are very important.