House advances bill C-56 after lengthy debate on competition reforms

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1. misdirected
   FinanceAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives on Ukraine instead of addressing deficit spending or mortgage rates.It is cold, calculated, cruel. Behold, the new Conservative Party and its MPs. What a disgrace.
2. misdirected
   FinanceAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition on Ukraine and Niagara Falls instead of addressing debt servicing costs versus health or defence spending.Also, yesterday, instead of waiting for information on what happened in Niagara Falls, the Leader of the Opposition jumped straight to the conclusion that it was a terrorist attack.
3. misdirected
   Automotive IndustryAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition on Ukraine instead of addressing the $15-billion battery plant subsidy or foreign worker details.unlike with the member opposite, who did not, when it came time to find resolve, stand up to his leader when it was time to stand with Ukraine, Canada's support for Ukraine is unwavering.
4. misdirected
   FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives on Ukraine instead of addressing debt servicing costs versus health or defence spending.what Canadians know is that the Conservatives voted against Ukraine.
5. deflected
   FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to promoting Bill C-56 rather than addressing long-term borrowing or affordability metrics.If he wants to convince his colleagues to do one thing for Canadians before Christmas, he must convince them to vote for Bill C-56
6. partly answered
   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses labour mobility and French training funding but does not directly respond to health transfer conditions or jurisdiction.We transfer more than $700 million a year for immigration to Quebec.
7. deflected
   HealthMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc's stance on interprovincial movement instead of addressing health transfer conditions or French-language care.how very like the Bloc Québécois.
8. deflected
   Grocery IndustryMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to promoting Bill C-56 rather than addressing grocery price changes or the minister's meeting outcome.If my colleague wants to do something for Canadians between now and Christmas, if he wants to give them a Christmas gift, he should convince his colleagues to vote for Bill C‑56
9. deflected
   Grocery IndustryMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's stance instead of addressing support for the bill.I find it shocking that the hon. member would not stand with the government when we are standing up for Canadians.
10. deflected
    FinanceMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to home construction and inflation without addressing the spending or debt question.What is up in this country is home construction.
11. misdirected
    HousingMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservative plan rather than directly answering about results versus photo ops.When I look at their plan, they want to raise taxes on home builders by putting the GST back on
12. deflected
    FinanceMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to past tax votes instead of addressing spending growth or the Bank of Canada request.We reduced taxes for middle-class Canadians on two occasions, and the entire Conservative caucus, every single Conservative member, voted against lowering taxes for the Canadians who needed it most.
13. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer boasts about global rankings and investments while ignoring the budget balance question.We rank third in the world now for foreign direct investment.
14. deflected
    FinanceMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Ms. Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes Conservative cuts instead of addressing the debt interest versus health care spending.When the Conservatives talk about the spending that they would cut, they are talking about removing supports that Canadians need.
15. misdirected
    FinanceMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking Ontario Conservatives and questioning cuts rather than responding to the debt interest comparison.When we heard about common-sense Conservatives in Ontario, we saw a direct attack against public health care.
16. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges shared responsibility and mentions past funding but does not commit to reimbursement.We have sent Quebec $600 million.
17. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer opens with sarcasm about the Constitution and pivots to existing transfers without addressing reimbursement.a lesson on the Constitution from the Bloc Québécois, I will leave it at that.
18. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the prior deflection and calls for discussion without committing to reimbursement.I will give the same answer to the same question.
19. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives on Ukraine trade instead of addressing the carbon tax bill or resignation threat.in the House, Conservatives had a choice. They had a choice to vote in favour of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement.
20. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of mistruth on Ukraine rather than addressing the carbon tax carve-out or senators.it continues to be an absolute red herring and mistruth from the members opposite
21. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to blaming climate change and insults Conservatives instead of addressing Bill C-234.The Conservatives would not dare mention climate change, and they would not even be able to spell those words if they had to.
22. answered
    HousingMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains existing funding mechanisms and long-term commitments in response to the rollout request.I am pleased to share with her that there are existing programs that have money that continue to support the construction of new homes both in the market and for affordable housing for low-income families.
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites new funding for the action plan but does not address the zero mentions or the claimed shelter funding cut.That is why in budget 2023 we have invested $125 million to implement the national action plan for MMIWG
24. misdirected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to Ukraine free trade instead of addressing the foreign worker contract or subsidy.I was proud to join with him to vote in favour of the Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement.
25. misdirected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Rick Perkins (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives and shifts to Ukraine instead of addressing contract release or foreign workers.it is obvious for Canadians watching at home how much the Conservatives do not want to talk about Ukraine.
26. deflected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to investment rankings and vague plans without addressing foreign workers or contract transparency.Canada now ranks third in the world when it comes to attracting foreign investment.
27. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer provides a specific fact on LMIA approvals but frames it by attacking Conservatives' stories.How many labour market impact assessments have been approved for Stellantis? The answer is a single agreement, a single position.
28. answered
    Oil and Gas IndustryMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly reassures on timeline for the emissions cap framework before COP28.we will present a framework for capping greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas sector by the end of the year.
29. partly answered
    Oil and Gas IndustryMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats prior points on existing measures and timeline but does not address the 60% reduction target specifically.we are going to present our framework for capping greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector by the end of the year.
30. deflected
    Innovation, Science and IndustryMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends actions taken but avoids the motion to hear the whistle-blower or what is being hidden.The fact is that, the moment there was an allegation, I called for an investigation.
31. misdirected
    Innovation, Science and IndustryMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the colleague as behind the game and dismisses facts while restating own actions.I know that my Conservative friends want nothing to do with the facts.
32. misdirected
    Innovation, Science and IndustryMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to unrelated topics like Ukraine trade and Niagara Falls instead of addressing the coalition deal or whistle-blower.Conservatives are hiding from Canadians why they are really not supporting the Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement.
33. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Larry Brock (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states no minister was responsible and dismisses the question as silly instead of addressing responsibility.I do not want to disappoint my colleague across the aisle, but no minister was responsible for those contracting practices.
34. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Larry Brock (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats that public servants refer matters to authorities and notes ministers do not lay charges, avoiding identifying any minister.My hon. friend should know very well that it is not elected ministers who decide who faces criminal charges.
35. answered
    HealthMr. Len Webber (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly provides the number of taxpayers who indicated intent to donate.The most recent numbers we have indicate that 2.45 million people used their tax returns to indicate they want to be donors.
36. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mrs. Jenica Atwin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the premise of cuts and instead lists government investments without addressing the infrastructure gap figure.I am proud to be part of a government that has done more than any other to close the infrastructure gap.
37. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Mike Morrice (Green) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer addresses the call for a ceasefire by welcoming the humanitarian pause but does not state a government position on ceasefire.That is why we welcome the humanitarian pause that will be happening, starting tomorrow, that has been agreed to between Israel and Hamas and brokered by Qatar.
38. answered
    Points of OrderMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Mr. Chris Bittle (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms hearing the unparliamentary language and agrees it is out of line.When questioned on it by a member on that side, he said he was here for the facts.
39. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer is a direct apology and withdrawal of the remark.Mr. Speaker, I apologize and I withdraw the remark.
40. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines the upcoming House business for the week as requested.Tomorrow, we will resume second reading debate of Bill C-58 , relating to replacement workers.