Procedural disputes over Bill C-47 dominate Commons sitting

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1. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives for undermining democracy instead of addressing the inquiry request.the members of the Conservative Party are actually assisting in this.
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   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The response accuses the opposition of partisan games and immaturity rather than addressing the House vote for an inquiry.when it comes to matters of national security, Canadians can see that the Conservatives are just not fit to lead.
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   Democratic InstitutionsMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes Conservatives for not taking briefings instead of responding to the call for a public inquiry.how could we take lessons from the party opposite when the members will not even take the basic minimum national security briefing on this very matter?
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   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Pascale St-Onge (Liberal). loaded question.The response discusses report recommendations and responsibilities without addressing whether the rapporteur will be fired.the recommendations in Mr. Johnston's report may not be popular, but they are courageous.
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   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Pascale St-Onge (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for questioning Johnston's credibility rather than addressing the firing request.Suddenly, when the Conservatives are unhappy with Mr. Johnston's findings, they attack the credibility of a Canadian who spent his life serving Canadians and Canada.
6. partly answered
   Emergency PreparednessMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states cooperation and monitoring but notes they are waiting for an official request from Quebec.We are on the lookout and are still waiting for an official request from the province to help.
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   Democratic InstitutionsMr. René Villemure (Bloc) asked Pascale St-Onge (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the Bloc for aligning with Conservatives instead of addressing the call for a public inquiry.when I see the leader of the Bloc Québécois taking exactly the same position as the Conservative leader, namely, choosing wilful blindness over getting the necessary security clearance
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   Emergency PreparednessMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses support for communities by confirming monitoring, provincial collaboration and international assistance.We are working closely with our provincial and territorial counterparts to ensure that they have all the necessary support measures in place.
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   Automotive IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). loaded question.The answer thanks the asker and affirms general negotiations without committing to signing a deal or new auto policy.We continue to negotiate in good faith with our partners.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general seriousness and future improvements but avoids assigning responsibility to the Prime Minister.David Johnston's report has indicated areas that need improvement in policy and communication.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes prior measures and accuses Conservatives of playing politics instead of addressing the blame and responsibility claims.While the Conservatives do nothing and just play politics, we take this seriously.
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    Carbon PricingMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to accusing Conservatives of hypocrisy via their platform rather than addressing the carbon tax impacts or timeline.The Conservative platform in the 2021 election states, "We recognize that the most efficient way to reduce our emissions is to use pricing mechanisms."
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    Carbon PricingMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer diverts to celebrating a pride flag event before briefly referencing the platform instead of addressing the tax or climate targets.I will answer the substantive matter of the member's question, but I want to take us back seven years ago and a day to when, for the first time in Canadian history, we raised the pride flag on Parliament Hill.
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    Carbon PricingMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer urges support for a bill and references the Conservative platform instead of evaluating the new tax amid inflation.As for the price on pollution, I recommend that people look at the Conservatives' 2021 election platform.
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    Carbon PricingMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites a former PBO on the budget and again references the Conservative platform without addressing the new tax's impact.The Conservatives' election platform states, "We will assess progress...to set...carbon prices on a path to $170/tonne".
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    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Sheehan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines consultations, extensions, and future steps toward EI modernization, directly addressing the call for action.We have already extended sickness benefits from 15 to 26 weeks and with a board of appeal in budget 2023, we will put EI appeal decisions back in the hands of workers.
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    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Pascale St-Onge (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses pandemic supports and consultations instead of addressing the missed EI reform deadline.As for EI reform, we prioritized things in the budget to make life more affordable and to provide health transfers, but we have also held consultations, and the work continues.
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    The EconomyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives on filibuster and hypocrisy rather than addressing the spending and inflation question.The hypocrisy on that side is making things smell in this House.
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    The EconomyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists budget measures and accuses dilatory tactics instead of directly addressing calls to reduce spending.The Conservatives do not like that we stabilized health care for a generation, that we are making historic investments to grow the economy and that we are also helping those Canadians who need it the most.
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    Carbon PricingMrs. Anna Roberts (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to celebrating the rebate and its benefits without addressing the request to axe the carbon tax.Those payments will come quarterly.
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    Carbon PricingMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's side for past support of carbon pricing instead of addressing the call to scrap the taxes.it is indeed puzzling that every single person on that side of the aisle supported putting a price on pollution in the 2021 campaign.
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    HousingMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses renter supports via existing programs but refers the member to provinces on rent control without committing to a new fund.That is precisely why our government introduced the Canada housing benefit, which is delivering rent supports to tens of thousands of families right across our country.
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    HousingMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the insurance issue and climate risks but offers only a general commitment without specific action on backstops.We are well aware that the insurability of some neighbourhoods, homes and villages is becoming increasingly difficult.
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    Tourism IndustryMr. Tony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer questions the member's voting record and makes a personal remark instead of addressing tourism impacts.I respect the hon. member, who is my tourism critic, but something does not add up.
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    Tourism IndustryMr. Tony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives' vote record instead of addressing carbon tax impact on tourism.How did the member and the entire Conservative caucus vote? They voted against the tourism sector, against airports and against getting people to our country.
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    Carbon PricingMr. Chris Lewis (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to climate change costs and Conservative record without addressing the carbon tax question.There are 1,600 fires burning in our country at the moment.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses LMIA and temporary foreign worker processing but disputes the premise without specifics on backlog fixes.the process of bringing temporary foreign workers to Canada went quite well this year.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights Bill C-13 and funding but does not address federal public service complaints or Air Canada.We recently passed Bill C‑13 .
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    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats bill and funding points without addressing immediate public service accountability or consequences.We are the first government to recognize the decline of French in this country.
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    JusticeMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses bail reform via Bill C-48 but ignores broader crime stats and gun owner claims.That is why introduced Bill C-48 , a targeted reform to our bail laws, designed to focus on violent repeat offenders, gun and knife violence, and intimate partner violence.
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    Public SafetyMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats earlier Bill C-48 points without addressing homelessness, encampments or broader public safety concerns raised.With Bill C-48 , introduced a couple of weeks ago, we have nearly unanimous support from across provinces, as well as from police leadership.
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    JusticeMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Answer focuses solely on Bill C-48 and police quotes, ignoring crime rate increases and revolving door claims.This is from the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.
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    Correctional Service of CanadaMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts entirely to bail reform instead of addressing CSC certifications.the opposition has a wonderful opportunity by listening to the consultations and the output that came from the consultations with the provinces and Ottawa on bail reform.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). substantive question.Answer begins to address fraud allegations but cuts off without covering committee plans or enforcement.I can assure the member opposite that we take these allegations of fraud very seriously.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mrs. Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids deportation criteria by invoking court process and accusing interference.I hate to think that the Conservatives will interfere into a court procedure.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses wildfire monitoring but ignores the specific request to match BC's watershed fund.Our government is very closely monitoring fires that are worsening during this wildfire season to the point of overwhelming local capacity.
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    Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Mike Morrice (Green) asked Mr. Terry Sheehan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the bill remains a priority and intent to pass it quickly.This bill remains a top priority for us, and we have every intention of dealing with it as quickly as possible.
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    Points of OrderMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers to provide the response in writing after interpretation issue.I would be happy to convey my answer to him in writing, en français