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Wednesday, September 18, 2024 · sitting No. 338
Commons advances military justice bill amid Poilievre attacks on carbon tax
The House spent the largest share of its time on second reading of Bill C-66, the military justice system modernization act. Minister of National Defence Bill Blair told members the bill responds to recommendations from the Arbour report on sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Conservative MP James Bezan said his party would support the bill at second reading but wants thorough committee study to ensure it serves victims.
Question period was dominated by clashes between Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Poilievre accused the government of doubling housing costs and the national debt while advancing carbon pricing that harms growth. Trudeau replied that Conservatives offer only slogans and refuse investments in dental care and child care.
Other exchanges saw Poilievre press the prime minister on drug policy and border security while NDP and Bloc members raised concerns over housing affordability and Islamophobia.
Decided that day
- Bill C-379 failed at second reading
- Bills C-76 and S-288 introduced
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Other moments
Housing
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said federal grants to Toronto, Ottawa and Mississauga produced tax hikes of 42, 11 and 22 per cent respectively instead of new homes.
Read the exchangeGrocery Industry
NDP MP Alistair MacGregor told the prime minister that one year after meetings with grocery executives, prices remain elevated while the Conservatives stay silent on corporate profits.
Read the exchangeDiversity and Inclusion
Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to define Islamophobia after the special representative criticized Quebec universities.
Read the exchangePublic Safety
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre cited two recent cases of individuals admitted to Canada who later faced terrorism allegations and asked why screening had not prevented their entry.
Read the exchangeNorthern Affairs
Liberal MP Lori Idlout said the nutrition north program directs nearly $100 million to corporate interests while children in her territory go to school and bed hungry.
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- misdirectedFinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition leader personally instead of addressing the question about the Bloc's vote.
once again, we see that the Leader of the Opposition is concerned only about his own political interests and not the interests of Canadians or Quebeckers.
- misdirectedFinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking the Conservative leader's motives rather than explaining the Bloc's position.
once again, we are seeing that the Conservative leader is great on slogans and believes in slogans, but he does not believe in Canadians and Quebeckers.
- misdirectedNew Democratic Party of CanadaPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of playing political games instead of addressing the NDP's voting record.
once again, we see that the Leader of the Opposition enjoys his political games and enjoys chasing after his own political interests; however, he does not have a second to care about Canadians' interests.
- deflectedThe EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer begins to dismiss the question as a performance without engaging the policy points raised.
that little performance shows just how much the Leader of the Opposition loves his slogans but does not actually put forward any—
- misdirectedThe EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of exploiting vulnerable people rather than responding to the economic critique.
he sure loves to declaim about vulnerable people and perform his supposed empathetic concern, but the reality is he is using vulnerable people for his own political gains.
- partly answeredDiversity and InclusionMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the rationale for the appointment but does not provide a definition of Islamophobia.
That is why we appointed a special representative on combatting Islamophobia.
- deflectedDiversity and InclusionMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general commitments on discrimination without addressing the specific question about Quebec universities.
we know that, in every province and in every institution across the country, we have systemic racism and discrimination challenges we must address.
- misdirectedHealthMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's decision to withdraw support instead of addressing the request to confront provincial governments.
We were very happy to work with the NDP to do meaningful things for the health care systems, child care, for Canadians, but, unfortunately, they are the ones who are afraid of the Conservatives.
- deflectedGrocery IndustryMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP and Conservatives with slogans instead of addressing the grocery CEO meeting or price stabilization promise.
unfortunately, the NDP is taking a page out of the Conservative playbook and choosing slogans rather than doing the hard work that will actually help Canadians.
- deflectedCarbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition on climate beliefs rather than addressing GDP per capita or carbon tax economic impacts.
we know the Leader of the Opposition does not believe in climate change and does not believe in putting more money in the pockets of Canadians with a Canada carbon rebate.
- deflectedCarbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to rebate benefits and emissions without addressing the cited government report on GDP losses from the carbon tax.
the Parliamentary Budget Officer demonstrated that eight out of 10 Canadian families do better with the Canada carbon rebate every three months over the cost of the price on pollution.
- deflectedCarbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses costs of inaction on climate instead of responding to the specific GDP loss figures from government documents.
every Canadian, except perhaps the Canadians in the Conservative Party of Canada, understands that the costs of inaction on climate change will be catastrophic
- deflectedCarbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of climate denial and slogans without addressing the carbon tax election call or poverty impacts.
the problem with the Leader of the Opposition is that he believes in slogans; he just does not believe in climate change.
- misdirectedCarbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to foreign investment statistics and attacks the asker instead of addressing the carbon tax GDP cost question.
the Leader of the Opposition talks about driving investment out of Canada.
- deflectedCarbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition with conspiracy references rather than providing the true GDP cost of the carbon tax from government documents.
once again we see that the Leader of the Opposition is frustrated that international economists, climate experts and academics all back our plan to both fight climate change and grow a strong economy
- partly answeredDiversity and InclusionMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses university hiring principles and diversity policies but does not directly state a position on the Quebec motion or Elghawaby's resignation.
Universities must hire the best people for the jobs that need to be filled.
- misdirectedDiversity and InclusionMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc Québécois for their comments instead of addressing the question about siding with Ms. Elghawaby or the National Assembly.
The Bloc Québécois, elected to be here in Ottawa, should be ashamed for making those comments.
- deflectedCarbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response pivots to IMF growth projections rather than addressing the claim about net investment flows to the US.
the International Monetary Fund and others have projected Canada to have stronger growth than the United States next year
- deflectedCarbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to accusing the opposition of wanting cuts instead of engaging with the GDP and growth statistics presented.
what that little performance just showed is that the Leader of the Opposition is using his brokenist argument around Canada to explain why he would cut dental programs
- deflectedCarbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response repeats the rebate talking point and accuses the member of wanting cuts rather than answering about GDP impact.
the problem the member has is that he cannot admit that the price on pollution puts more money back in the pockets of Canadians
- deflectedCarbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates the rebate benefit and lack of opposition plan instead of addressing the economic cost figures cited.
millions of Canadians across the country have received the Canada carbon rebate cheques, which put more money in their pockets every three months than the price on pollution costs them
- partly answeredHousingMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the federal role in supporting renters and references a bill of rights but notes provincial jurisdiction limits.
I very much look forward to working with the NDP Premier of Manitoba on a renters' bill of rights.
- deflectedHousingMr. Blake Desjarlais (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights federal housing investments and accuses the NDP of playing politics instead of committing to stop the specific demolitions.
the NDP is choosing to play politics with the Conservatives and put politics first
- misdirectedHousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's record as Harper housing minister rather than addressing why federal funds led to municipal tax hikes.
let us not take any lessons from that failed Harper housing minister, who did not get anything built while he was on the job
- deflectedHousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the plan and opposition rather than addressing the specific proposal on linking funds to completions.
the Leader of the Opposition's slogans and divisive attacks are not going to get any homes built for anyone.
- deflectedHousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer dismisses the question with personal attacks instead of engaging the housing statistics or plan.
like so many of his plans, his plan consists entirely of slogans and personal attacks on me, on mayors and on Canadians who are working to get things done.
- deflectedPublic SafetyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids the specific request to close the site and pivots to general principles.
we need to invest in helping these people.
- misdirectedDiversity and InclusionMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the Bloc's legitimacy instead of addressing the bill on hate propaganda.
That leads me to wonder what the hell the members of the Bloc Québécois are doing here if they have no legitimacy to speak for Quebec?
- deflectedDiversity and InclusionMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates federalism principles without engaging the bill request.
we can have elected members in Quebec City to represent Quebec, and we can have elected members in Ottawa to represent Quebec and all other Canadians too.
- deflectedMental Health and AddictionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer gives general principles on compassion and science without addressing the specific request to close sites or end unsafe supply.
Only the application of science, of compassion and of investments will help people through this terrible epidemic.
- misdirectedMental Health and AddictionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the opposition's motives and shifts to an unrelated political campaign instead of addressing the policy question.
for anyone puzzled by the nod link to federal jurisdiction in that question, that was an ad in support of John Rustad, the B.C. Conservative leader, who is about to be in a campaign.
- deflectedPublic SafetyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to criticizing past Conservative policies rather than addressing the vote on Bill C-379.
once again, we see a return to the failed Stephen Harper, tough-on-crime policies that do not work.
- misdirectedPublic SafetyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question builds accusatory premises about government actions on terrorism; answer attacks asker on security clearance instead of addressing cases.
if the Leader of the Opposition was genuinely serious in his concern for national security, he would choose to get the top secret clearance that we have offered him instead of putting forward this little performance.
- misdirectedFinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question frames Carney with loaded nicknames and demands election; answer pivots to attack on security clearance and conspiracy videos.
that is a hard pivot away from security clearance.
- misdirectedFinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question assumes conflict of interest and demands scrutiny; answer attacks Opposition jealousy and calls plans dangerous without addressing ethics clearance.
do not forget that the Leader of the Opposition is really cheesed that we did not hire him for the government payroll.
- partly answeredForeign AffairsMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks why government failed to support specific UN vote; answer states general position on ceasefire and two-state solution but omits vote explanation.
We call for an immediate ceasefire, for the release of all hostages, for an urgent increase in humanitarian assistance in Gaza and for Palestinian civilians to be protected.
- misdirectedInfrastructureMr. Mike Morrice (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question seeks PM action on GO train timeline and Ford accountability; answer promotes federal investments and attacks Conservative colleague without addressing timeline.
We call on all premiers to step up in their investments, to work with us on investing, to not listen to their Conservative colleague in Ottawa who wants to cut and underinvest in infrastructure