House debates privilege motion on SDTC fund amid Poilievre attacks on deficit

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1. misdirected
   FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's votes and actions rather than addressing the deficit promise.He continues to try to muzzle his MPs to prevent them from speaking in the best interest of their community.
2. deflected
   FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to inflation rates and attacks the questioner's votes instead of the finance minister conflict.Inflation is now at the Bank of Canada's target rate, which allowed it to lower the key interest rate by 0.5%.
3. misdirected
   FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the questioner of making up dramas and attacks his security clearance refusal rather than the fiscal feud.He continues to refuse to get his security clearance because he does not want to keep his own MPs safe from foreign interference.
4. misdirected
   FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to tax breaks and dental care while accusing the questioner of caring only about himself.It is all about giving Canadians a tax break over the next two months, which the Conservative leader voted against.
5. deflected
   FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights interest rate cuts and accuses the questioner of political self-interest without addressing the deficit guardrail.
6. partly answered
   Diversity and InclusionMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states protection of freedoms but does not engage with Quebec secularism specifics.That is why, on this side of the House, we will always protect individual rights and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
7. partly answered
   Diversity and InclusionMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms defense of freedoms and adds a merit-based hiring point without choosing sides on secularism.We will always defend freedom of belief, freedom of expression and the fundamental freedoms so cherished by all Canadians and all Quebeckers.
8. answered
   International TradeMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses protecting jobs by describing a team Canada approach against external threats.That is exactly what we are doing, with a level of seriousness, a level of focus and, quite frankly, a team Canada approach that brings together the premiers and brings together different actors from unions, from businesses and with expertise across the country.
9. partly answered
   International TradeMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains past tariff response but avoids addressing the accusation of weakness.We did this by taking the challenges seriously, but working responsibly.
10. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the specific lines crossed and pivots to unrelated positives while insulting the asker.the Leader of the Opposition is once again putting on his little dramatic acts because he is trying to distract Canadians from the core facts.
11. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the deficit question entirely and attacks the opposition leader's confidence in Canada.The question people should ask is, why does the Leader of the Opposition not have confidence in Canada or confidence in Canadians?
12. misdirected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer dismisses the economic claims as nonsense and shifts to defending government programs instead of addressing the rate cut or election call.Sorry, there is no good way to say that in English.
13. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer begins by mocking the asker and cuts off without addressing the deficit figure requested.one has to take a moment to appreciate how difficult it must be to be the Leader of the Opposition at a time when things are getting better for Canadians.
14. misdirected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer evades the Bloc deal question and lists Conservative votes against programs instead.The question is not why parliamentarians supported that, it is why the Conservative leader stands against Canadians.
15. misdirected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer condemns the asker for contempt rather than addressing the parliamentary system or spending query.the fact that he is beginning to treat other members of Parliament, other opposition leaders, with contempt shows his real approach, which is not worthy of this chamber
16. answered
    Diversity and InclusionMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses jurisdiction while affirming federal role in Charter protections for education issues.the federal government has a responsibility to ensure that all Canadians are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
17. deflected
    JusticeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general illegality of hate without addressing removal of the religious exemption.spreading hate and encouraging violence are still illegal in Canada.
18. misdirected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservative proposal and party instead of explaining the GST vote.
19. misdirected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes Conservative MPs and leader rather than addressing the housing plan or tax.leaving aside the childish insults
20. deflected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservatives instead of addressing the Bloc's vote or sovereignist position.The Conservative members from Quebec are not allowed to talk about that
21. deflected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on federal investments and Conservative cuts rather than the GST vote or Bloc support.the Conservative leader is proposing to take that money away from Quebec.
22. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and states ongoing work with the member on the bill but does not commit to adopting it.we continue to work with that member on her private member's bill
23. partly answered
    HousingMr. Blake Desjarlais (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer details federal investments and local partnerships but does not address standing up to the provincial premier.we are working directly with the City of Edmonton and Mayor Sohi
24. deflected
    Mental Health and AddictionsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes a general public-health approach without addressing any specific policy reversals requested.It is not more ideology proposed by the Leader of the Opposition that is going to solve this.
25. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer changes the subject to general praise of Canada and attacks on the opposition instead of addressing the deportation plan.The Leader of the Opposition cannot help talking down Canada and Canadians.
26. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question on tracking expiring permits by restating general support for immigration and attacking the opposition.While the Leader of the Opposition talks down Canada, talks down Canadians and puts partisan attacks ahead of reasonable policy solutions, we are going to do the work necessary to protect Canadians and protect our immigration system.
27. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking the Conservatives' past record instead of providing a plan for the specific deportation cases mentioned.That is in contrast to the Conservatives, who laid off 1,100 border officers when they were in power.
28. deflected
    Leader of the Conservative Party of CanadaMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer sidesteps the question about concern over Conservative actions by criticizing the Conservative leader's positions.In fact, very few Quebeckers take this Conservative leader seriously, in light of his position against women's rights, his support for making assault-style weapons legal again and his wish to get rid of the dental care program
29. partly answered
    Government PrioritiesMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer directly addresses the suggestion to end the session by acknowledging the Christmas wish while noting remaining work.I am always willing to wish everyone in the House and across the country a merry Christmas, but we still have work to do.
30. misdirected
    Government PrioritiesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government votes and attacks Conservative voting record instead of addressing the election timing or Bloc actions.However, the Conservatives voted against.
31. answered
    LabourPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the strike by explaining the approach of encouraging bargaining table negotiations.we believe that the best deals happen at the bargaining table, which is why the minister has gotten the two sides of Canada Post together to try to find a solution that will work.
32. answered
    LabourPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the strike by reiterating encouragement for both sides to reach agreement at the table.We will continue to ensure that the best agreements are reached at the bargaining table.
33. deflected
    FirearmsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific incident and police question to attack Conservative positions instead.Conservatives stood against that and fought against that every step of the way.
34. deflected
    FirearmsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the stats and policy critique by accusing Conservatives of hiding behind Grandpa Joe.That is what they promised the gun lobby, and they hide behind Grandpa Joe because they cannot admit it out loud.
35. partly answered
    FirearmsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins to address the definition of assault weapons but is cut off and does not cover the other points.not only has the House defined what an assault-style weapon is in law, but the RCMP is now acting on that classification—
36. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms biomass importance but does not commit to the promised tax credits or address the competitive disadvantage.We will continue to stand up for innovation in our energy industry.
37. partly answered
    TaxationMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers the bank excess profits tax but pivots to pollution limits rather than taxing oil excess profits.following the pandemic, we actually brought in an excess profits tax on the big banks and insurance companies
38. misdirected
    SyriaMike Lake (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer raises an unrelated point of order about a gesture instead of clarifying the ruling on points of order.The member for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston , in a red-faced fashion, clearly flipped the bird over to this side
39. misdirected
    SyriaMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the unrelated point of order about a gesture instead of addressing the interpretation or order issue.my point of order was with respect to the member for Lanark—Frontenac—Kingston , who, in a very angered, red-faced manner, flipped the bird
40. answered
    SyriaMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Gerretsen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accepts the apology and resolves the matter without deflection.I certainly accept that apology and take no offence to it, Mr. Speaker.