Commons committees table reports on grocery costs and housing

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1. deflected
   Democratic InstitutionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer proposes a collaborative plan instead of addressing the call for an independent public inquiry.I have asked the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs to work with the various parties and experts to develop a plan to move forward and continue the fine work started by Mr. Johnston
2. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites the Bank of Canada governor to defend spending rather than addressing a budget-balancing plan.we know how much the Leader of the Opposition has asked us to trust independent experts and not Liberals on various issues of importance.
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   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights fiscal metrics and attacks Conservative proposals instead of committing to a balanced budget plan.I know the Conservatives do not like it because it gets in the way of a good political argument, but if we look at the facts, we have the lowest deficit in the G7
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   HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing the opposition's housing stance rather than addressing deficit reduction for inflation and housing costs.if the Leader of the Opposition were serious about housing, he would have supported our housing investments.
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   HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing housing programs without addressing the request to end deficits to lower interest rates.over the past few years, we have helped Canadians save for their first home through measures like the first-time homebuyer incentive and the tax-free first home savings account.
6. partly answered
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer engages with the call for an independent inquiry by agreeing to consider names and work with the Bloc.We are quite willing to look at them and to continue working with the Bloc to establish a process that has the confidence of the House and of Canadians.
7. partly answered
   Democratic InstitutionsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees on moving forward quickly and working in good faith on an independent process.we agree that we need to move forward quickly and appropriately.
8. partly answered
   HousingMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses student housing by referencing ongoing investments and new measures like eliminating loan interest.We will continue to be there with more help for students, which includes continuing to look at ways to help them with rent.
9. partly answered
   HousingMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses housing investments broadly but not the specific request on lowering student rents.we put $4 billion on the table directly to invest with municipalities instead of fighting with them like the Conservatives wanted to do
10. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids committing to a public inquiry by pivoting to future collaboration talks.Our government is looking to collaborate in a constructive way with opposition parties, to hear from experts and other professionals in this space
11. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Turns to attacking the opposition's past record instead of addressing the inquiry call.I was surprised to hear a Conservative member speak about inaction on this file because that is exactly what the Leader of the Opposition did for two years
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Larry Brock (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the option but redirects to urging opposition to stop attacks and collaborate.What is important now is that the Conservatives stop with the partisan attacks, roll up their sleeves and get down to work
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Larry Brock (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Responds by attacking the opposition leader's past refusals rather than answering on the inquiry.The minister at that time, who is now the Leader of the Opposition , said no
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Praises RCMP actions and pivots to criticizing Conservative partisanship instead of addressing the inquiry demand.Now the Conservatives must stop their squabbling and partisan games and do the work that will better protect our democratic institutions
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Counters by accusing Conservatives of partisanship and notes their past inaction rather than committing to an inquiry.It was the Conservatives who decided to turn an issue as important as protecting our democratic institutions from foreign interference into a partisan issue
16. partly answered
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. René Villemure (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Engages positively with the Bloc's suggestions and signals willingness to move toward a public process.We look forward to working with the Bloc and, I hope, the other political parties to identify the person or persons who can lead this process and have an appropriate mandate
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. René Villemure (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to a public inquiry and instead points to other ongoing work.We are continuing the work, and we look forward to working with the opposition parties.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMs. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to budget funding for the RCMP instead of addressing the inquiry timeline.In the meantime, the government is also taking other measures. For example, budget 2023 provides $49 million for the RCMP.
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    HousingMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives for not supporting the budget rather than addressing the budget balance question.This is all bluff and bluster. We are here acting for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
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    HousingMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the woman with housing achievements but adds partisan criticism.I would respond to this woman that our government has helped get thousands of units built.
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    HousingMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Ms. Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids any budget date and instead questions the opposition's internal consistency.I would suggest that my opposition colleagues talk among themselves to agree on what they want to say to Canadians.
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    HousingMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Pascale St-Onge (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives for voting against measures instead of addressing rent control solutions.The Conservatives are not proposing any solutions, yet they keep voting against our measures for helping people who really need it.
23. answered
    PharmacareMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms collaboration on a pharmacare bill and working toward a better drug system.We look forward to reviewing his bill and to working with all members of the House toward a better drug system for all Canadians.
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    PharmacareMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to dental benefits for children instead of addressing the pharmacare plan.These are children who can now go see a dentist or hygienist and have access to proper and affordable oral health care, which we all know is essential for global health in this particular country.
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    FinanceMr. Ben Lobb (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the monetary policy and inflation question to attack hypothetical Conservative cuts.What would they cut, the Canada child benefit, which actually provides thousands of families in my riding of Edmonton Centre with support every month?
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    FinanceMr. Ben Lobb (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer pivots to attacking Conservatives as favoring the wealthy rather than addressing spending or interest rates.The reality is that the Conservatives' argument, their plan to deal with the rising cost of living, is to make sure families receive less money from the government to help them with the cost of living.
27. answered
    FinanceMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly cites the Bank of Canada governor to address deficits, inflation, and global context.Let us listen to the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem, who said that government spending patterns are not standing in the way of inflation getting back to target.
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    FinanceMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer shifts to mocking past Conservative election predictions and asking about cuts instead of addressing accountability for forecasts.I suspect that many people on that side were predicting that Stephen Harper would win the 2015 election.
29. answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the process for wildfire-affected workers to access EI without a record of employment.Service Canada will accept claims from those affected by the wildfires.
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    Employment InsuranceMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer repeats encouragement to apply for EI but avoids addressing EI reform or broader emergency measures.We encourage all workers impacted by wildfires to apply for EI as soon as possible, even without a record of employment.
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    FinanceMr. Richard Bragdon (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer diverts to listing benefits and questioning Conservative cuts instead of addressing inflation or relief measures.The real question that Canadians want to know about is what the Conservatives are planning to cut.
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    FinanceMr. Richard Bragdon (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer acknowledges the alliteration but pivots to defending Liberal poverty reduction instead of addressing relief or delays.What Canadians need to know is what the Conservatives plan on cutting, because they are talking about services and supports for Canadians.
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    FinanceMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges affordability but immediately pivots to attacking the opposition on climate change rather than addressing spending or inflation policies.we are seeing forest fires across this country that are the product of climate change.
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    Carbon PricingMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question with a slogan and shifts to defending climate investments instead of addressing carbon tax costs on farmers.in this country, rage farming is not an agricultural policy.
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    Carbon PricingMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly corrects the premise about farm fuel but then pivots away without addressing the broader cost impacts.as the hon. member knows, farm fuel is exempt from any price on pollution.
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    JusticeMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies the accusation but immediately shifts to defending a third party rather than addressing the email or conduct toward the MP.I was deeply disappointed all week to hear Conservatives attacking the reputation of Frank Iacobucci
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    LabourMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Sheehan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the minister's lack of engagement with the union and instead emphasizes the bargaining process.our government respects and has faith in the collective bargaining process.
38. answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the bill's status and timeline for debate, addressing the delay concern.Bill C-22 is now on the calendar for debate tomorrow.
39. answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly apologizes for the specific remark while embedding a backhanded characterization.I apologize for reflecting on the fact that the member has a thin skin.