House tables answers to hundreds of order paper questions

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. misdirected
   HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the housing question entirely and shifts to an unrelated memorial.We mourn the loss of those who were brutally murdered, and we stand with all those who have suffered because of Islamophobia, because of hate.
2. deflected
   HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the asker and restates government actions rather than addressing policy reversal.the Conservative leader is resorting to personal insults to derail the debate on housing and prevent people from recognizing that he has no plan.
3. deflected
   Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to climate change talking points without addressing the carbon tax on the vacation emissions.the Conservative leader has simply no plan to address climate change in this country and has no plan to increase the resilience of our communities in the fight against climate change.
4. misdirected
   Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response changes the subject to unrelated legislation and caucus matters instead of the carbon tax question.He chose to delay the passage of Bill C-59 , which is also hurting his own caucus.
5. misdirected
   Leader of the Liberal Party of CanadaPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservative caucus instead of addressing the leadership review demand.Is abolishing the United Nations now the official position of the Conservative Party of Canada?
6. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses collaboration with provinces on immigration but avoids confirming consultation on targets.We will continue to work in close collaboration with the provinces and territories, especially Quebec, to ensure that everyone has the—
7. answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses distribution of asylum seekers and support for Quebec.Yes, we are working with Quebec and other provinces to ensure better distribution, as well as to address the challenges resulting from the increased number of temporary residents and asylum seekers.
8. partly answered
   HousingMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists new housing measures but does not explain the delay until emergencies.The Minister of Housing recently announced that post-secondary institutions can now access the apartment construction loan program for low-interest financing to build student housing.
9. partly answered
   HousingMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Lists housing actions but sidesteps the broken-promise accusation.We are promoting apartment and co-op construction by eliminating the GST on construction.
10. deflected
    Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores carbon-tax and Senate amendments, pivots to housing and Conservative cuts.The housing accelerator fund, with more than 30 agreements in place across Canada, will lead to 500,000 new homes being built.
11. misdirected
    Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Attacks Conservative record instead of addressing carbon tax or Bill C-234.This is a party that has voted against early learning and child care, a revolutionary national program that is bringing down costs for hundreds of thousands of families across the country
12. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Lists Liberal programs while ignoring the Senate amendments and carbon-tax question.It is common sense to have a national system for early learning and child care, with fees reduced by 50% across the country and down to $10 a day in seven provinces and territories.
13. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Talks about environmental plan and funding but never addresses Bill C-234 or Senate amendments.As a government, we do have an environmental plan, and with that environmental plan, for example, we were able to invest $1.5 billion into farmers and ranchers across this country
14. deflected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Accuses Conservatives of hypocrisy and pivots to rebates instead of answering on carbon-tax hike.Next, the Conservatives want to take carbon price rebate cheques out of the bank accounts of Canadian families.
15. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Rachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Attacks Opposition Leader personally and defends rebates rather than addressing the tax increase.People who live in glass houses should be more careful about throwing stones.
16. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges Quebec's burden and signals willingness to work together but offers no concrete timeline or plan.It is clear that Quebec has done more than its fair share, but we are here to work together.
17. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Promises upcoming news without confirming reimbursement amount or exact timeline.good news is coming this week.
18. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids direct answer by claiming details cannot be discussed publicly.the details of such matters cannot be discussed in the public arena
19. misdirected
    HousingMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Attacks the Conservatives' plan instead of addressing trust in fixing the crisis.when we actually look at the plan the Conservatives are putting forward, it is clear they have no idea what they are talking about.
20. deflected
    HousingMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on agreements and past stats rather than bureaucracy or photo ops criticism.what the Conservatives dismiss as photo ops are binding agreements with cities that have led them to already change their rules to get more homes built.
21. misdirected
    HousingMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Turns to local spending examples and voting record instead of addressing lack of overall plan.Not only have we put programs in place that supported affordable housing in her community, but we have also invested $31.5 million to change the way that homes get built permanently in Kelowna.
22. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the issue and commits to future legislation without a specific timeline.That is why we are committed to addressing this matter in a comprehensive piece of legislation that would tackle this pernicious issue and address and promote the safety of Canadians.
23. answered
    International DevelopmentMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Directly explains the pause in funding due to investigation while continuing other aid.What we are doing, which is the prudent thing to do, is pausing funding while the investigation is ongoing.
24. deflected
    HousingMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the riding-specific rent increase and vacation criticism to discuss general Quebec investments.We are investing to build affordable housing in la belle province.
25. misdirected
    HousingMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the funding tie proposal and instead attacks the opposition leader for insults.The Leader of the Opposition needs to stop insulting Quebeckers.
26. misdirected
    HousingMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots entirely to demanding an apology for unrelated comments instead of addressing housing or encampments.Will this member denounce my colleague's comments or will he hide his head in the sand?
27. partly answered
    HousingMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains the federal-provincial agreement requirement but does not engage the specific housing start drops or bonus proposal.it is the federal government that must enter into agreements with the provinces, not the municipalities.
28. deflected
    Small BusinessMs. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Bloc) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights existing repayment extensions and tax cuts without addressing the requested flexibility on the $20,000 subsidy or loan guarantees.We extended the term loan repayment deadline to ensure that small businesses can focus on their post-pandemic recovery.
29. deflected
    Small BusinessMs. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Bloc) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites 80% repayment rate and past COVID supports but avoids the call for flexibility to keep businesses afloat.80% of businesses have already reimbursed their loans in their entirety.
30. deflected
    FinanceMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends fiscal sustainability via ratings but pivots to accusing Conservatives of planned health cuts rather than addressing waste or inflation.What would the Conservatives cut in their reckless and ideological pursuit of austerity?
31. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Jasraj Singh Hallan (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to accusing the member of supporting Putin over Ukraine aid instead of engaging carbon tax or consultant spending.Why do they support Putin? Have they no shame?
32. deflected
    FinanceMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reiterates AAA rating and questions Conservative cuts but does not address ArriveCAN waste or balancing the budget.What Canadians and Quebeckers should be asking about the Conservative austerity ideology is, "Where will they be making cuts?"
33. deflected
    EthicsMr. Larry Brock (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses pre-trip consultation but ignores the specific question on which vacation version was reported.Before the trip, the office of the Ethics Commissioner was consulted on the details to ensure the rules were followed.
34. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to general CBSA processes and audits without addressing claims of retaliation against witnesses.CBSA is doing its important work to ensure that everyone is responsible for following the rules.
35. partly answered
    Public SafetyTim Uppal (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.Answer notes recent bail amendments but does not address the timeline for further crackdowns on serious crime.with respect to bail, what I would underscore is the unanimity with which the House spoke on amending the bail provisions so that we could keep communities safe.
36. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to emissions targets and subsidies instead of addressing regulation of CEO bonuses.We have put forward the world's most ambitious target to reduce methane emissions, a very powerful greenhouse gas, and reduce them by at least 75% by 2030.
37. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer blames Conservative tactics and references new amendments rather than explaining how the extended deadline will be fixed.I encourage the Green Party leader to review the nine amendments that I have put on the Notice Paper which address and rectify this issue now.
38. answered
    Hon. Ed BroadbentMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). rhetorical question.No actual question is posed; both sides deliver matching tributes to Ed Broadbent.On January 11, Canada lost a man who for decades had been a fixture of our democratic life.