Commons debates report urging abolition of Canada Infrastructure Bank

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1. deflected
   Public Services and ProcurementMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refuses to address the payment by citing an ongoing investigation without engaging the substance.we will not be able to provide any further comment.
2. deflected
   Public Services and ProcurementMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again cites the RCMP investigation and declines to engage the specific allegations raised.We will not be participating in, or commenting on, their investigation.
3. misdirected
   Public Services and ProcurementMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking the Conservatives' record and past statements rather than addressing the food-bank or procurement issues.I was in Kelowna yesterday to announce $31.5 million to build more homes in that community.
4. deflected
   FinanceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again refuses to comment beyond noting the RCMP investigation.we will not comment any further to protect the integrity of the investigation.
5. misdirected
   FinanceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives on cuts instead of addressing mortgage renewal or inflation concerns.What Quebeckers are afraid of is cuts to housing, services for seniors, services for families and child care.
6. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the housing-immigration link and mentions a Quebec agreement but does not address reviewing levels in 2024.We have reached an agreement with Quebec to build housing in Quebec.
7. misdirected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the Bloc of opposing immigration rather than addressing provincial consultation on capacity.If the Bloc Québécois is against immigration, then they should say so.
8. partly answered
   HousingMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists several federal housing initiatives but does not address the specific timeline for Edmonton waiting lists.We have seen thousands of new homes come online as a result.
9. deflected
   HousingMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists general housing achievements without addressing the specific call for student housing investment.We will do everything we can to build more homes.
10. deflected
    FinanceMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Mr. Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The response defends government policy and attacks the Conservative leader instead of addressing spending restraint.The Conservative leader 's plan is to fire the Governor of the Bank of Canada and attack the independence of our institutions.
11. deflected
    FinanceMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Mr. Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to institutional independence and criticizes Conservatives rather than tackling the spending question.The Conservatives can keep fearmongering all they want. Canadians expect and deserve better.
12. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Shuvaloy Majumdar (Conservative) asked Jenna Sudds (Liberal). loaded question.The response mentions existing supports but ignores the demand to axe the carbon tax.we know that Canadian families are struggling to afford groceries, and we will continue to support families with programs such as the Canada child benefit.
13. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Shuvaloy Majumdar (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking Conservatives on the CPP instead of responding to the carbon tax and food bank question.where are the 29 colleagues of that member of Parliament from the Conservative Party when it comes to protecting and preserving the Canada pension plan?
14. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked Mr. Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government programs and attacks Conservatives without acknowledging the food bank crisis.while the Conservatives have stood against helping our most vulnerable, we have fought time and time again for tangible measures
15. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked Mr. Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The response counters with an attack on Conservative climate policy and poses a question back instead of addressing the carbon tax.Let me ask the Conservatives a question: When will these slash-and-burn Conservatives realize that their reckless behaviour puts the future of Canadian families and our planet at risk—
16. answered
    Small BusinessMs. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Bloc) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the one-year extension of the CEBA repayment deadline requested by the premiers.That is why we recently announced a one-year extension of the repayment deadline, more refinancing flexibility and more time to access loan forgiveness.
17. deflected
    Small BusinessMs. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Bloc) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing loan extensions without addressing the request for direct dialogue with SMEs.Because they asked for more help, we are offering them more flexibility when it comes to refinancing, more time to qualify for loan forgiveness, and a one-year extension of the repayment deadline for their Canada emergency business account loan.
18. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Sébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general support for SMEs without addressing specific calls for deferrals or direct talks.The measures we have put in place are flexible, responsible measures that will help businesses pay back these loans.
19. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Arpan Khanna (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative numeracy and pivots to unrelated benefits instead of addressing the carbon tax impact claim.we understand that the Conservatives are not strong with numbers, but let us put some facts on the table.
20. deflected
    Carbon PricingMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise as 'la-la land math' and shifts to quoting third parties on climate policy.setting aside for a second the la-la land math that the Conservative Party is using on this issue, let us hear what the experts have to say about our plan to fight climate change.
21. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks former provincial positions of Conservative members rather than addressing the carbon tax and food bank query.the member for Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis was part of a provincial government that fought for carbon pricing.
22. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms entitlement to pay but only vaguely references ongoing work without a timeline for fixing Phoenix.We are working diligently on ensuring that the Phoenix pay system delivers for Canadians.
23. partly answered
    Grocery IndustryMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes monitoring and support for consumers but does not commit to forcing grocery chains to act.We are monitoring the actions taken by big grocery chains, including their commitment to price matching, price freezes and discounts on staple foods.
24. misdirected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking Conservatives on an unrelated trip instead of addressing the SNC-Lavalin documents query.I find it ironic that the Conservatives are trying to use a closed case to block the investigation of five Conservative members on a lavish trip to London paid for by individuals who want to ensure that pollution is free again.
25. misdirected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the RCMP testimony question entirely and instead attacks Conservatives on unrelated travel expenses.What I find interesting is, why are the Conservatives hiding the investigation or the study that members would like to have in regard to their lavish travel to London paid by lobbyists who would like to make pollution free again?
26. misdirected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the muzzling of the commissioner and pivots to attacking Conservatives on the same London trip.It is a way to obstruct committee from looking into the spending on a lavish trip for five Conservative members paid for by lobbyists who want to make pollution free again.
27. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer deflects from the ArriveCAN and SNC questions by again attacking Conservatives over the London trip instead of addressing the scandals raised.it seems that the Conservatives are trying to pivot once again from the fact that those champagne Conservatives are trying to obstruct committee from looking into lobbyists paying for a lavish trip to London, England for five Conservative members
28. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the Canada Life transfer issues by acknowledging problems and stating actions taken with the company.Wait times at the Canada Life call centre are unacceptable.
29. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Julie Vignola (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides some details on registration and procedures but does not address the immediate fix before 2024 monitoring.The public service health care plan is the largest health care plan in Canada, and we continue to work with Canada Life to ensure that everyone can receive their benefits.
30. deflected
    HousingMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts blame to past governments and criticizes the asker's voting record rather than addressing the current housing crisis or Remembrance Day issue.I cannot accept criticisms from him when he does everything to get in the way of the supports that would help the very people that form the subject of his question.
31. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Anna Roberts (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the carbon tax and senior costs question to attack the opposition leader on CPP history instead.However, he opposed our government's improvements to the CPP.
32. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer evades the carbon tax question by raising unrelated anxiety over CPP among Albertans and attacking Conservative positions.Their reckless approach is simply not worth the risk.
33. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Clifford Small (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the carbon tax question entirely and attacks the opposition on an unrelated CPP topic.
34. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists Liberal achievements in Nova Scotia but never addresses the carbon tax or its claimed effects.From the time I arrived in the House, we have been advancing measures that are putting more money in the pockets of our constituents in Nova Scotia.
35. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Jake Stewart (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to global energy trends and future technologies without engaging the carbon tax question.It just so happens that the International Energy Agency published its latest report two days ago, which shows that global oil consumption will peak in 2025
36. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms contact and an apology but does not verify protocol compliance or outline further preventive steps.
37. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Kevin Vuong (Independent) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms the need to uphold hate laws and oppose violence in line with the question.I agree completely with the member who just raised the question that these are things we must all stand against.