Throne speech debate takes up half the sitting as opposition demands budget

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   FinanceMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the spending criticism entirely and pivots to unrelated growth statistics.This is a plan that is working. This is a plan about building the strongest economy in the G7.
2. deflected
   FinanceMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the spending and consultant questions by restating the same growth talking point.By how much did the Canadian economy grow in the last quarter? The answer is 2.2%.
3. deflected
   FinanceMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the mortgage cost question and returns to the growth and plan narrative.It is an interesting question, but the real question is that we have a plan, and our plan is working, with 2.2% in terms of growth in the last quarter.
4. deflected
   FinanceGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). rhetorical question.The statement offers no answerable question and the reply pivots to positive economic news instead of addressing the spending claim.I do not understand why he wants to distract Canadians from today's good news.
5. misdirected
   Public Services and ProcurementGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservative platform and the asker rather than addressing the budget or consultant spending question.He spoke about drama, and I must say that he is also being rather dramatic. We see his rather frequent theatrics every day in question period.
6. partly answered
   Public Services and ProcurementGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer briefly claims consultants were reduced before pivoting to an unrelated tax-cut question.we have reduced the use of consultants, but we were also elected to office with a very firm and strong mandate to improve government efficiency, particularly with the use of new technologies.
7. deflected
   FinanceAlexis Deschênes (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the request for budget transparency and instead highlights tax cuts.The first thing we did was offer tax cuts to 22 million Canadians, including people in his riding, who will be happy to hear that today.
8. misdirected
   FinanceAlexis Deschênes (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer turns to electoral results and tariff issues instead of addressing when a budget will be presented.Quebeckers put their trust in us by electing 44 incredible members of the Liberal Party, which, of course, forms the government.
9. deflected
   FinanceClaude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the budget question by discussing election results and sovereignty differences.Naturally, we are going to co-operate with the Bloc Québécois at times. However, the reality is that we are going to defend Canada's sovereignty, whereas the Bloc Québécois is more interested in Quebec's sovereignty.
10. partly answered
    FinanceShelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Shafqat Ali (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses spending management but does not address the lack of a budget.this new government is making sure that spending is being carefully managed and focused on our most pressing priorities.
11. deflected
    FinanceShelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Shafqat Ali (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists spending items instead of addressing the absence of a budget.The new government is investing in Canadians to build Canada strong.
12. deflected
    FinanceJamie Schmale (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing Conservatives and listing promises instead of addressing the budget.it is the same old Conservatives but with new slogans.
13. partly answered
    Rail TransportationJamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The response focuses on supporting the project but does not address the consultant spending mentioned.Now is the time to get shovels in the ground.
14. deflected
    FinanceHelena Konanz (Conservative) asked Shafqat Ali (Liberal). loaded question.The answer diverts to transfer payments and challenges the member instead of addressing the budget.I challenge the member to join us in supporting these investments so that we can deliver services to Canadians and build Canada strong.
15. deflected
    FinanceBurton Bailey (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights tax cuts and efficiency but avoids the question about releasing a budget.The goal is to spend less so we can invest more, and that is exactly what we are doing with a tax cut for 22 million Canadians
16. deflected
    FinanceMichael Kram (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes Canada's fiscal position but does not explain the lack of a budget.Canada has one of the best balance sheets in the G7.
17. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMarilène Gill (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses past EI changes but avoids the throne speech absence and reform timeline.we have already taken actions to strengthen EI and to remove some of the challenges that workers who are facing unemployment have in accessing EI.
18. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMarilène Gill (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats EI access changes but does not address reform timeline or throne speech omission.That is why we made EI easier to access.
19. misdirected
    HousingTony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to tax cuts and insults opposition comprehension instead of addressing housing prices or budget timing.It is simple math that may be difficult for the Conservatives across the aisle to comprehend, but cutting taxes on GST for first-time homebuyers and income tax delivers more affordability.
20. deflected
    HousingTony Baldinelli (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer focuses on mayor experience and federal role but does not address trust question or specific data on buyer age and sales.Cities, as many mayors and councillors here in Ottawa this week know, do not have the tools, the finances or the jurisdiction to solve a housing crisis.
21. misdirected
    HousingJeff Kibble (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks prior Conservative government instead of addressing minister's record or housing starts data.For seven of my 10 years as mayor, it was a Conservative government that did nothing for affordable housing across Canada.
22. deflected
    HousingJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Answer mentions plan and tariffs but does not answer when red tape will be cut or confirm price reduction stance.In the current circumstances, we are going to create a construction industry to help workers in the softwood lumber, steel and aluminum sectors.
23. deflected
    HousingJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists tax measures but avoids yes/no on whether prices should come down in Quebec.
24. partly answered
    Public SafetyAaron Gunn (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Answer outlines new measures on bail and officers but does not confirm repeal of specific bills C-5 and C-75.We will make it tougher for violent criminals to get bail and will impose stricter sentences for repeat violent offenders.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyAaron Gunn (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the direct question on agreement with the minister and pivots to election mandate and meetings.Our government was elected on April 28 with a mandate of ensuring that our communities are safe.
26. partly answered
    Public SafetyColin Reynolds (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer states new bail and sentencing measures but does not address the timeline or the specific bills mentioned.We have listened to them and are moving forward with stronger bail provisions for auto theft, for home invasions and for drug trafficking.
27. deflected
    Public SafetyChak Au (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Answer describes existing actions against fentanyl but never addresses life sentences or the mass-murder framing.That is why we listed seven cartels as terrorist entities under the Criminal Code.
28. deflected
    EthicsBranden Leslie (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids any yes-or-no response on offshore holdings and shifts to general ethics compliance.The Prime Minister will be complying.
29. deflected
    EthicsBranden Leslie (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again sidesteps asset disclosure and repeats praise for the Prime Minister's ethics compliance.What the Prime Minister is also up to is stringent compliance with the code of ethics that Parliament has imposed upon itself
30. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryMike Lake (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes project fast-tracking but does not reconcile or choose between the Prime Minister's contradictory oil statements.Canada's new government will cut red tape, fast-track projects of national interest and guarantee decisions within two years.
31. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryMike Lake (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers no position on repealing Bill C-69 and instead gives a sports shout-out and general economic pledge.I would like to give a shout-out to the Edmonton Oilers, who won last night.
32. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryBrad Redekopp (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the carbon price and clean-energy approach without addressing any of the requested repeals.The industrial carbon price attracts new investment, creates jobs and grows our economy.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentDan Mazier (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the zebra mussel issue but does not address reinstating the policy.That is why, with Parks Canada, with local partners and with indigenous partners who support what Parks Canada has been doing, we are trying to tackle this issue as rapidly as possible.
34. misdirected
    The EnvironmentDan Mazier (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The response denies the claims and criticizes the member instead of addressing the request to replace the superintendent.It is totally irresponsible for the member to somehow suggest that we should just let the zebra mussels spread all around Manitoba.
35. deflected
    Emergency PreparednessDane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Eleanor Olszewski (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general wildfire response but ignores the specific question about Parks Canada preparations.The Canadian Armed Forces is evacuating first nations and others who are affected by the wildfires.
36. partly answered
    Rail TransportationLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The response affirms the priority of the issue but provides no timeline or commitment to visit Lac-Mégantic.This issue is truly a priority for our government.
37. deflected
    Mental Health and AddictionsGord Johns (NDP) asked Marjorie Michel (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states mental health is a priority but avoids committing to support the specific bill.I can assure him that mental health is a priority for me.
38. deflected
    Climate ChangeElizabeth May (Green) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.The response emphasizes commitment to fighting climate change without providing a timeline for a plan.I am absolutely committed to working with provinces, territories and indigenous peoples to make sure that we reduce our emissions, fight climate change and keep Canadians safe.