House debates Canada-Ukraine trade deal as carbon tax and housing dominate question period

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative policies rather than addressing the reported crime increase or sentencing question.Conservative policies are what will contribute to increased violence in our communities.
2. partly answered
   HousingMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses housing measures taken but ignores the specific criticism of Liberal inaction and the call to build homes instead of bureaucracy.We have let more homes be built in this country and put in place serious measures to work with municipalities.
3. misdirected
   Carbon PricingMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking the opposition leader's advisers instead of responding to the carbon tax motion or affordability concerns.What did we learn yesterday? We learned that the chief adviser to the opposition leader has served as the chief lobbyist for Galen Weston and Loblaws.
4. misdirected
   Carbon PricingMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on alleged hypocrisy and lobbying by Conservatives rather than addressing the carbon tax increase question.Their deputy leader is lobbying behind the scenes, behind the curtain, for Walmart of all places
5. deflected
   Carbon PricingMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses distributional effects of the carbon tax but avoids committing to support or reject the motion to cancel the increase.If we are concerned about affordability, on this side of the House, we are looking out for the everyday Canadians.
6. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mr. James Maloney (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the committee vote and claims the commission will be bilingual but does not confirm a requirement that commissioners themselves be bilingual.The commission is going to be bilingual in nature.
7. deflected
   Official LanguagesMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer offers a general assurance on official languages without addressing the specific call for bilingual commissioners.this government is dedicated and solemnly committed to ensuring full compliance with the Official Languages Act in all areas under the Government of Canada's purview
8. answered
   HealthMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mr. Yasir Naqvi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the government's health-based approach to addiction and contrasts it with Conservative policy.That is why we continue to work with the provinces in making sure we are bringing a health care approach to people who are facing mental health and addiction challenges
9. answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly explains the flexible, interest-free repayment process for CERB overpayments.We were also clear that we would show flexibility and recover overpayments without any interest or any penalties.
10. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Earl Dreeshen (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the bill question and instead attacks past Conservative funding cuts.Every time they were in power, the Conservatives slashed funding for farmers, something they do not like to talk about.
11. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Earl Dreeshen (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to climate change and past Conservative policy instead of addressing the carbon tax on farmers.Why? It is because of climate change.
12. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Branden Leslie (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to supply management and climate impacts rather than responding to the specific carbon tax cost example.Our government has supported supply management throughout its mandate.
13. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Branden Leslie (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the bill and tax question to attack the Conservatives' ties to grocery chains.Their chief adviser is on the side of Loblaws, that party is in the pocket of Loblaws and they are in the pocket of Walmart, it seems.
14. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the Senate amendments and instead criticizes Conservative voting record on unrelated supports.In each instance where we were supporting farmers in the last votes, the Conservatives voted against.
15. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer changes the subject to child care and past Conservative policies instead of addressing the carbon tax on farmers.the first thing the Conservatives did the last time they formed government was to get rid of child care right across our country.
16. partly answered
    Small BusinessMs. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Bloc) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses repayment options and extensions but does not engage with the bankruptcy claim or the deadline criticism.There are still measures in place for repayment over three years.
17. deflected
    Small BusinessMs. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné (Bloc) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response emphasizes existing programs and repayment rates instead of discussing flexibility for struggling businesses.Some 80% of businesses have already paid back their loans. They still have until the end of March.
18. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the Conservatives' strategist instead of addressing the vote on the carbon tax.While they are taking acting classes and talking about the plight and affordability of Canadians, the leader of the official opposition's chief strategist is getting rich off the back of Loblaws as a lobbyist.
19. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.The response avoids committing to an exemption and pivots to general support and other programs.We will continue to work with the Province of British Columbia to make sure it supports Canadians with the greener homes grant and other programs
20. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Len Webber (Conservative) asked Mr. Francis Drouin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on alleged Conservative hypocrisy regarding Loblaws rather than the impact of the carbon tax on food costs.it is a bit funny that members on that side are talking about affordability.
21. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Len Webber (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights government actions on housing and accuses Conservatives of wanting cuts instead of addressing the carbon tax.I find the hypocrisy in the Conservative position stunning.
22. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Blake Desjarlais (NDP) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that officials are working on the case and assures efforts are being made.The minister talked to the family this week and assured the family that we are doing everything we can to find out this person's whereabouts.
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurel Collins (NDP) asked Ms. Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.The response promotes the existing program's success without addressing the call to make oil companies pay or improve accessibility.it is an absolutely amazing thing to see how popular the greener homes grant has been
24. misdirected
    HousingMr. Scott Aitchison (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the questioner's voting record on housing instead of explaining timelines for approvals or builds.it is hard to take him seriously in the House today when we know that recently he has voted against 99 units of housing for his own community.
25. deflected
    HousingMr. Scott Aitchison (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the photo-op criticism and pivots to listing programs plus attacking Conservative tax ideas.As far as the other points raised, he is talking about the housing accelerator fund.
26. deflected
    HousingMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the cost question entirely by attacking the opposition's GST policy instead.does anyone know what will not incentivize rental housing construction? The member knows.
27. misdirected
    HousingMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the budget-balancing question and launches into Conservative fiscal history and investment stats.it would be interesting to look at the Conservative Party's history when it comes to taxes.
28. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMrs. Caroline Desbiens (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the shrimp quota cut but does not address the redfish plan or long-term vision requested.I announced a significant decrease in quotas for the next shrimp season.
29. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMrs. Caroline Desbiens (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer mocks the Bloc for timing instead of outlining any sustainable fisheries plan.Today is Groundhog Day. The Bloc Québécois is finally seizing this opportunity to come out of its burrow after a long six-month hibernation
30. answered
    HealthMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mrs. Élisabeth Brière (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly rebuts the claim that children are being prescribed fentanyl and states the guidelines.No kids have been prescribed fentanyl in B.C.
31. deflected
    HealthMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mrs. Élisabeth Brière (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends safe supply in general but does not address the trafficking or children claim.prescribed safe supply is a valued intervention and a necessary life-saving intervention.
32. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids the bail policy question and instead criticizes Conservatives for a past vote.just over 50 days ago they actually voted against over $80 million that would go precisely to combat the issues that the member is raising.
33. deflected
    Innovation, Science and IndustryMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Sheehan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes actions taken after discovery but avoids addressing prior knowledge by the minister or predecessor.As soon as we found out about these alleged allegations, ISED acted quickly.
34. deflected
    Innovation, Science and IndustryMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Sheehan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking Conservatives' climate stance instead of addressing the minister's knowledge or competence.this is just another example of the Conservatives being willing to say anything to oppose us in fighting climate change.
35. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the tax increase question entirely and attacks the opposition's agenda on unrelated social programs.That party continues to put forward an austerity agenda that would do what? It would cut pensions, cut EI and cut the Canada child benefit
36. partly answered
    Climate ChangeMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mr. Jaime Battiste (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges climate impacts on Indigenous communities but offers only general willingness to work without committing to specific investments requested.The government is willing to work with their community and indigenous communities to make sure they have all the services that all Canadians have in Canada.
37. answered
    TaxationMr. Alain Rayes (Independent) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly acknowledges the issue and states ongoing work toward a solution with the colleague.I am aware, and we are working together to try to come up with a solution.