Commons debates environment committee report amid privilege and border clashes

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1. deflected
   Government PrioritiesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the call to reverse specific policies and instead pivots to border cooperation and a tax break the Conservatives opposed.As for us, here, we are going to continue to invest in Canadians, to be there to support people in difficult times, with measures like the tax break we are offering for the next few weeks, a tax break that the Conservatives voted against.
2. deflected
   Government PrioritiesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps reversing tax hikes, debt, and investment losses by listing programs the Conservatives opposed.if the Leader of the Opposition were truly concerned about Canadians' well-being, he would not have voted against the tax break that we are offering to Canadians for the next couple of months.
3. deflected
   Government PrioritiesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing loss of control or policy reversal and instead criticizes the questioner for amplifying U.S. narratives.I think the Leader of the Opposition needs to reflect carefully on whether he really wants to amplify the erroneous narratives that the Americans are putting forward around, for example, our border
4. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer evades the question on tax and investment policies by again listing opposed programs and accusing the asker of exploitation.The Conservative leader just wants to exploit the challenges Canadians are facing, while we will solve them.
5. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the carbon-tax and job-loss question and instead defends the carbon rebate without engaging the premise.The price on pollution puts more money back in the pockets of the middle class across this country than it costs it.
6. answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that the immigration plan was shared weeks ago and details investments already made.we shared our immigration plan weeks ago.
7. partly answered
   International TradeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms discussions on trade issues but does not address Quebec representation on negotiating teams.on Friday evening, we spoke with the president-elect not only about our borders, but also about trade, steel, aluminum, energy and softwood lumber.
8. misdirected
   Canada Border Services AgencyMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer turns the question about rehiring border officers into an attack on Conservative cuts to unrelated programs.That is why it is so bewildering that the Conservative leader continues to stand up on cuts for dental care and cuts on housing investments
9. deflected
   International TradeMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on border investments instead of addressing the Mar-a-Lago dinner outcome.We have already introduced many measures in recent years to reduce the number of immigrants and irregular arrivals and to stop U.S. guns and drugs from crossing the border into Canada.
10. deflected
    Border SecurityMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Responds by referencing past Conservative cuts rather than outlining a current plan.We think it is unfortunate the previous Conservative government cut the money available for this important work.
11. deflected
    Border SecurityMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The response mocks the question with rhymes instead of providing details on border plans.it would appear that the only plan the Conservatives have is to think up silly new rhymes in question period.
12. misdirected
    Border SecurityMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservative member's record instead of addressing the border plan.or do we trust the guy who spent 20 years making up interesting rhymes and spent 20 years securing one and only one thing, his own paycheque and a bloated pension?
13. deflected
    Border SecurityMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Deflects by criticizing Conservative voting record rather than presenting a plan.What did the Conservatives do? They voted against it.
14. deflected
    Border SecurityMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Blames opposition for inaction instead of detailing the government's plan.What did the Conservatives do? They did absolutely nothing.
15. deflected
    Border SecurityMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Accuses the questioner of repeating forced slogans without providing concrete solutions.I would ask our colleague to be more responsible before repeating slogans that I am sure his head office has forced on him.
16. answered
    Innovation, Science and IndustryMr. Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The response affirms ongoing support and collaboration without evasion.We will always be there for Lion Electric workers.
17. deflected
    JusticeMr. Martin Champoux (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Thanks colleague but pivots to general inclusivity without addressing the bill.We are working with the Quebec government at all levels and at all times.
18. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Martin Champoux (Bloc) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.Agrees on issue and cites Bill C-63 but avoids committing to C-373.I also want to point out that Bill C‑63 already addresses the aspects and sections of the Criminal Code targeted by this bill.
19. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores tax reversal request and attacks Conservatives' attitude toward US.the Conservatives seem to have an inferiority complex vis-à-vis the United States, but on this side of the house, we are proud to be Canadian.
20. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Adam Chambers (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids deficit question by proposing a joint GST break instead.if the Conservatives are so keen on supporting Canadians, as they like to claim every single day in the House, I have a great idea for them.
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    The EconomyMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Highlights inflation success and GST break without addressing election timing.inflation has been within the Bank of Canada's target range for the past 10 months.
22. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). rhetorical question.Ignores rhetorical question and promotes GST holiday on inflation.we have good news for Canadians. For the past 10 months, inflation in Canada has been within the Bank of Canada's target range.
23. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Mr. Jaime Battiste (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on healing and National Day but sidesteps the bill on denialism.we continue to focus on support and healing.
24. partly answered
    YouthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Marci Ien (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions Canada summer jobs but does not address youth climate corps.There are 70,000 young people who have benefited from the Canada summer jobs program.
25. deflected
    TaxationMr. Scot Davidson (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the Auditor General finding and pivots to promoting a GST break while referencing past Conservative positions.Our government is giving Canadians a GST tax break starting December 14 that will benefit retailers across Canada.
26. misdirected
    Small BusinessMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer refuses the CEBA question and instead attacks the Conservative leader over security clearance.What Canadians really want to know is why the leader of the Conservative Party refuses to get his security clearance.
27. misdirected
    SeniorsMrs. Anna Roberts (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the Conservatives on past Harper policy rather than addressing the new horizons program waste.I will remind the member that her former leader, Stephen Harper, went to Davos for the World Economic Forum, instead of going to King—Vaughan, to announce to Canadians that henceforth, the retirement age would be moving to 67 from 65.
28. partly answered
    Small BusinessMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer provides some data on CEBA repayment rates but does not address the ineligible payments or foreign management concerns.our government helped nearly 900,000 small businesses through its CEBA loans, and more than 80% of them have paid back their loan and took advantage of the loan forgiveness program.
29. misdirected
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to criticizing Bloc voting record instead of responding to the Auditor General findings on seniors programs.Was it a political decision for the Bloc Québécois to vote against every increase to the guaranteed income supplement?
30. misdirected
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again attacks Bloc positions on past votes rather than addressing data gaps or the royal recommendation request.It has made several political choices that are bad for the future of Quebec and for the future of seniors in Quebec.
31. deflected
    Government AccountabilityAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer is cut off but begins by avoiding the coalition question entirely.
32. deflected
    Government AccountabilityAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses past farm aid instead of addressing the coalition deal or NDP pension question.I consulted with the Conservative Party, which was urging me, as we did at the time, to come to the aid of farmers in Saskatchewan and throughout western Canada who were trying to get what was a bumper crop to the ports and international markets
33. misdirected
    Government AccountabilityMr. Dan Muys (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about NDP-Liberal deals and instead attacks Conservatives for their voting record.They are too scared to actually act on their issues.
34. misdirected
    New Democratic Party of CanadaMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question on NDP support for the government and instead accuses Conservatives of petty politics.They have an opportunity to ask real questions of the government, but instead they choose to play petty politics.
35. misdirected
    New Democratic Party of CanadaMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question about NDP pensions and instead attacks the Conservative leader's pension.it kind of boggles the mind that the Conservatives are talking about pensions for their members when the Leader of the Opposition has a $2-million pension from the House of Commons.
36. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the mother-child program eligibility and protocols but warns against politicizing the issue.There are eligibility criteria and protocols to participate in this program.
37. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights Liberal support for seniors and Conservative opposition but does not address tracking program impacts or the rebate exclusion.We have managed to accomplish this in this Parliament and it is a great tribute to those members who have voted for those things.
38. answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses investments, office openings, and immediate access to mental health benefits for veterans.When it comes to mental health benefits, we have made improvements to ensure that when veterans apply for benefits, they have access to them immediately.
39. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the point of order regarding question relevance and member rights under Standing Orders.There seems to be a precedent developing that if a member is of the side of the government, they belong to the political party of the government, and their question will not be answered if you deem it not to be in line with government business.
40. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Larry Brock (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer deflects the request for an apology by attacking the questioner and withdrawing the insult conditionally.I withdraw that insult if those snowflakes cannot take it.
41. deflected
    Points of OrderMr. Frank Caputo (Conservative) asked The Speaker (Liberal). rhetorical question.The statement poses no actual question and is ruled out of order as debate rather than being addressed on substance.