NDP supply motion seeks permanent GST relief from essentials

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1. misdirected
   FinanceMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Marci Ien (Liberal). substantive question.The answer completely ignores the deficit question and pivots to an unrelated commemoration.It is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
2. misdirected
   FinanceMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Mr. Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the deficit question by attacking the Conservatives' past record instead.While Conservatives slowed down our recovery, we have accelerated our postpandemic recovery and are now on track to have the highest growth rate in the G7.
3. misdirected
   FinanceMs. Melissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Mr. Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the deficit query by criticizing Conservative positions on unrelated affordability measures.They will not support feeding hungry kids healthy meals at school.
4. misdirected
   FinanceMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the transparency and deficit question to highlight job numbers and attack Conservatives.
5. misdirected
   FinanceMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer evades the deficit question by accusing the member of voting against tax relief and school programs.honestly, it is hard to listen to this question, because this week the member had the opportunity to vote to reduce taxes on food, but he voted against it.
6. partly answered
   JusticeMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses combating hate speech but does not directly respond to repealing the religious exemption.We are perfectly willing to work with the Bloc Québécois in that regard.
7. partly answered
   JusticeMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses plans to combat hate but avoids directly addressing the religious exemption issue.Bill C‑63 targets the very same sections of the Criminal Code that the Bloc Québécois bill seeks to address.
8. deflected
   TaxationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the NDP proposal but pivots to criticizing Conservatives without stating the government's position.It is too bad the Conservatives will not stand up to do the same, especially given the fact that they campaigned on this in the last election.
9. deflected
   TaxationMs. Lisa Marie Barron (NDP) asked Mr. Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer evades the yes/no demand on permanent GST removal by promoting temporary holiday relief and attacking Conservatives instead.It is too bad the Conservative Party of Canada will not step up and support Canadians.
10. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Tony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Jenna Sudds (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the call to axe the carbon tax and pivots to a school food program while challenging Conservatives.When will the Conservatives get onside and support these measures for families?
11. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Tony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Jenna Sudds (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to past poverty rates and the child benefit while attacking Conservatives rather than addressing the carbon tax election demand.Can we guess who voted against it? Can we guess who vows to dissolve it? It is the Conservative Party.
12. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's voting record on food and housing programs instead of addressing the request to stop economic policies.I will not take lessons from the Conservative Party, which cuts the very programs that put food on the table for families.
13. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Greg McLean (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends housing investments and attacks the member's consistency rather than responding to the carbon tax election call.However, it is difficult, once again, to accept questions on the cost of food and shelter from a member and a party that oppose the policies making it easier to put food on the table for families and keep a roof over their head.
14. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Jenna Sudds (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes existing Liberal programs like the child benefit while ignoring the demand to stop supporting the Prime Minister's spending.These are meaningful measures we have taken to address affordability for Canadians that we continue to see the Conservatives oppose.
15. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights breakfast programs and GST breaks while criticizing Conservatives for voting against them instead of addressing the spending critique.The Conservatives had a great opportunity to vote with us.
16. answered
    VeteransMr. Luc Desilets (Bloc) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the memorial error by confirming no funding, ongoing contact with the organization, and commitment to rectification.That said, Veterans Affairs is in touch with the organization to rectify the matter, and we will.
17. partly answered
    VeteransMr. Luc Desilets (Bloc) asked Mr. Irek Kusmierczyk (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms no funding and states correction is underway but does not address removal of the sculptures.the department is in touch with the organization involved to correct the situation.
18. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Jake Stewart (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to NDP policy change and defends carbon pricing instead of addressing the call for an election.The coalition on carbon pricing actually fissured this year when the NDP abandoned its policy on carbon pricing.
19. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Mr. Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to attacking Conservatives on a different tax measure rather than responding on carbon tax relief.Conservatives demonstrate in the House every single day how they are not supporting Canadians, but this is truly a new height to the Conservatives' hypocrisy.
20. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Jenna Sudds (Liberal). substantive question.Answer challenges the asker on Conservative actions instead of addressing the carbon tax and food costs.I challenge the member to point to a single thing that her party has done to help Canadians address affordability issues.
21. deflected
    TaxationMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Mr. Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends the GST break and criticizes Conservatives for opposing it rather than addressing expanding the cut.It is a shame that the Conservatives, who have harped on in the House about cutting taxes, for months and months, for as long as I can remember, would actually stand up in the House to oppose a tax break for Canadians over the holidays.
22. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Bonita Zarrillo (NDP) asked Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights the new disability benefit but does not address clawbacks on married women with disabilities.for the first time in Canada, there is a benefit designed specifically to help persons with disabilities, and of course it is going to help women with disabilities as well.
23. misdirected
    Leader of the New Democratic Party of CanadaMr. Jake Stewart (Conservative) asked Ms. Joanne Thompson (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer ignores the pension and election question entirely and pivots to gender-based violence commemoration.today we remember the 14 young women who were killed during the École Polytechnique massacre.
24. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to Bill C-63 and violence against women instead of addressing the carbon tax or NDP actions.What the NDP is doing is supporting a bill on the floor of the chamber that would help tackle the root causes of violence against women.
25. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives on breaking the law instead of addressing the carbon tax election request.You can break the law. We are not that kind of people.
26. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates past elections on pollution pricing and rebate benefits without addressing the call for a new election.there have actually been three elections in a row on pricing pollution
27. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Mr. Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to child care program successes instead of addressing the carbon tax election question.Canadians can have confidence in our government to deliver programs and services that make their life more affordable
28. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Louis-Philippe Sauvé (Bloc) asked Mr. Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims it is a municipal issue and avoids engaging with the federal Parks Canada role.first of all, this falls under municipal jurisdiction.
29. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Louis-Philippe Sauvé (Bloc) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges active transportation efforts and offers post-question discussion but does not resolve the specific request.If the member would like to discuss the matter in detail after question period, we would be happy to speak with him
30. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer mocks opposition slogans and pivots to housing and environment talking points instead of the election question.Those in the official opposition seem to be off their game because they are not using a lot of three-word slogans
31. misdirected
    Leader of the New Democratic Party of CanadaMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservative leader on security clearance instead of addressing the NDP leader's position on propping up the government.there is only one leader of a party who has not done exactly that, and that is the leader of the official opposition
32. misdirected
    Government PrioritiesMr. Michael Kram (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to foreign interference testimony against Conservatives rather than addressing the carbon tax election or NDP support.there was pretty shocking testimony about foreign interference in the Conservative leadership race
33. deflected
    Northern AffairsMs. Lori Idlout (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Kelloway (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids any commitment on funding the harbour and instead pivots to praising the question while criticizing its tone.
34. deflected
    TransportMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Vance Badawey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames opposition delays rather than providing any timeline for returning Bill C-33 to the House.Once we can get by that, we can get back to the order of business here in the House, something that most, if not all, members are looking forward to.
35. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer directly clarifies the precedent set by the former Speaker without evasion or attack.