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1. deflected
   JusticeMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general bail reform and budget measures without addressing the specific bail release in the gold heist case.I would point out to the member opposite and other members in the chamber that we passed significant bail reform legislation in this chamber with the co-operation of premiers around the country and law enforcement officials around the country.
2. deflected
   JusticeMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates government actions on bail and accuses the opposition of non-support rather than addressing the specific policies or Bill C-75.The previous times legislation has been in this chamber, they voted against such legislative initiatives.
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   Carbon PricingMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the rebate mechanism but ignores the request for a pause on hikes or an election call.eight out of 10 families receive more from the carbon rebate than they pay on the carbon price.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservative leader's past housing record instead of addressing the current cost-of-living and housing issues raised.six is the number of affordable housing units that the Conservative leader created across all of Canada over his entire term as minister responsible for housing.
5. misdirected
   The EconomyMrs. Dominique Vien (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again attacks the Conservative leader's record and insults him rather than responding to the budget or affordability critique.However, her leader, who built only six housing units, continues to insult Quebec municipalities by calling them incompetent.
6. deflected
   The BudgetMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer notes the budget contents and accuses the Bloc of voting against it without engaging the coalition or threat premise.
7. answered
   The BudgetMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly counters the timing claim by stating current housing construction in Quebec with specific numbers.In Quebec, 8,000 housing units are being built through the exceptional partnership between the Canadian and the Quebec governments.
8. partly answered
   Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses public service management via attrition and consultation but does not address eliminating subcontractors.For example, budget 2024 talks about natural attrition in the public service.
9. deflected
   Innovation, Science and IndustryMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes foreign investments and job creation without addressing tracking of subsidies or accountability.I am very glad that, the day after the budget, my colleagues give me the opportunity to talk about the great investments we have been attracting to this country.
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    Carbon PricingMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights unrelated budget programs for farmers instead of addressing the carbon tax hike or Bill C-234.For example, we are enhancing the livestock tax deferral program, which is a big asset when ranchers have a downturn with the climate, and also the advance payments program, with $250,000.
11. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's past record on agriculture funding rather than responding to the carbon tax impact on food costs.Quite simply, when they were in power, they slashed half a billion dollars from agriculture and agri-food.
12. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses Conservatives of serving corporate interests and attacks their plan instead of addressing the carbon tax on gas prices.when the Conservatives blame the cost of living crisis on carbon pricing and proven emissions reduction strategies, they are only serving the greedy corporate interests of billionaire grocery and oil and gas executives.
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    Carbon PricingMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer recounts past election results and Conservative positions on carbon pricing without addressing the current tax increase or affordability concerns.there was an election on the carbon tax. In fact, there were three of them.
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    Carbon PricingMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attributes price increases to seasonal fuel changes and cites an expert while denying any link to the carbon tax.According to Dan McTeague, who is the president of the advocacy group Canadians for Affordable Energy, "In past years the switchover to summer fuel typically results in an increase of about six to 10 cents per litre."
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    Carbon PricingMrs. Shelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again blames seasonal fuel blends and calls the question theatrics without engaging the request to cancel the carbon tax.we go through this every year. We change from the winter blend to the summer blend.
16. partly answered
    The BudgetMr. Martin Champoux (Bloc) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the measure exists and states the government will review it but provides no details on its purpose or target audience.What we have said is that we are going to look at this to make sure it is done properly.
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    The BudgetMr. Martin Champoux (Bloc) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies government intent but sidesteps the election date change and sharia law accusations entirely.We are simply going to look at the issue, but our government has no intention of supporting it.
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    The BudgetMr. Martin Champoux (Bloc) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats that it is a market product without addressing the secularism clash or budget inclusion.This is in no way a product offered by our government.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses recovery of funds and audits but does not explain why the House order has not been enforced yet.anybody who abused taxpayers' money will face the consequences, and the government will always seek to recover taxpayers' money that was spent inappropriately.
20. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers ongoing investigations but avoids stating when or if the ordered repayment will occur.if taxpayers' money has been misplaced or mishandled, of course, the government will seek to recover those funds.
21. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references investigations and rule changes but does not address the specific claim that no refund steps were taken.we have always said that anyone who abuses taxpayer money will have to face the consequences.
22. misdirected
    Oil and Gas IndustryMr. Matthew Green (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking the NDP and competition reform instead of addressing the decision not to tax oil and gas profits.I usually say that we will take no lessons from the Conservatives, but I will say that of the NDP this time.
23. misdirected
    Oil and Gas IndustryMs. Lisa Marie Barron (NDP) asked Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to defending the carbon tax and criticizing NDP support rather than explaining the emissions cap delay.I would invite the New Democrats and their leader to find the courage of their own convictions and come back to supporting us on a price on pollution.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites the investigation to avoid confirming or denying any communication by the Deputy Prime Minister.It would be totally inappropriate for politicians anywhere in the House to try to pretend they would be better than others and the RCMP to do that type of work.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids any commitment on cooperation and instead deems political involvement inappropriate.it would be completely inappropriate for politicians in the House to claim they could do a better job or know more about the work of these organizations, especially the RCMP.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms steps to recover funds but sidesteps the specific parliamentary order to request repayment.I can assure colleagues that the government will always take steps to recuperate taxpayers' money that was inappropriately expended
27. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the government will request return of misused funds.if taxpayers' money has been misplaced or mishandled, of course, the government will ask for that money to be returned
28. misdirected
    The BudgetMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the jurisdictional question and instead attacks the Bloc for lacking courage.the Bloc Québécois should show a bit of courage and tell us which aspect of the budget they are opposed to.
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    The BudgetMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights one investment area but does not address the multiple specific demands listed.That is why I am sure he will be pleased with the $6 billion invested in Quebec over four years.
30. deflected
    Public SafetyTim Uppal (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses ongoing collaboration but evades the demand that Liberals step aside.We will continue to do everything possible in collaboration with our partners to bring this worrisome trend down.
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    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer turns to criticizing the Conservatives' past vote instead of addressing future action on sentences.as soon as Bill C‑75 was introduced in the House two Parliaments ago, the member opposite voted against it, even though it included longer sentences for auto theft.
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    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again focuses on the Conservatives' voting record rather than committing to harsher penalties.The member and all of his colleagues voted against that.
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    JusticeMr. Doug Shipley (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to auto theft penalties and past votes instead of addressing bail policies in Bill C-75.It is an issue we all need to address.
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    Public SafetyMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer focuses on officer safety and meetings but ignores luxuries for offenders and who runs corrections.I have met with representatives of the union.
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    Public SafetyMrs. Laila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Ya'ara Saks (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses fentanyl and meetings but avoids yes/no on ending decriminalization.Fentanyl is driving the crisis, and too many Canadians are dying as a result of it.
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    Women and Gender EqualityMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Ms. Lisa Hepfner (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists budget investments but does not address restoring funding for the specific crisis centre.I will point to the fact that this budget does cover contraceptives for women
37. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alain Rayes (Independent) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the visa rule and offers to discuss exceptions personally without committing to an immediate fix.If exceptions need to be made, he can come and see me and we can discuss them together.
38. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly withdraws the disputed comment as requested in the point of order.Mr. Speaker, I withdraw the comment.
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    Points of OrderAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general rulings on ideology but does not resolve the specific point of order on titles or substitutions.It is extremely appropriate and, indeed, our right to be able to express how we feel.
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    Business of the HouseAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.Question rambles on past budgets rather than asking a clear question; answer attacks Conservatives' voting record instead of outlining upcoming business.the different results we hope for are for Conservatives to stop voting against the series of measures we put in place