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1. deflected
   FinanceJasraj Hallan (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the request for a budget date and pivots to a recent vote and future bill support.We told them that Canadians are watching. They watched this morning, but they will also watch when we are voting on the main bill.
2. deflected
   FinanceJasraj Hallan (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the budget demand and lists unrelated tax measures instead.If he were to take the time to read, he would see that not only are we giving a break to 22 million Canadians, but we are eliminating the GST for first-time homebuyers on homes up to $1 million.
3. deflected
   FinanceLeslyn Lewis (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer changes the subject to listing programs in the estimates rather than addressing the budget timeline.I know Canadians would be happy to learn that in the main estimates, there are credits for dental care that is helping a lot of seniors across our country.
4. deflected
   FinanceLeslyn Lewis (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the budget question and promotes government programs while contrasting parties.the difference between the Conservatives and us on this side of the House is that on this side, we are proud to support families.
5. partly answered
   Steel and Aluminum IndustryChris Lewis (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses industry support but does not engage the budget or Gordie Howe bridge premise.That is why Canada responded firmly and clearly. We also said that we will support our industries and our workers as we get through this together.
6. partly answered
   Steel and Aluminum IndustryRichard Martel (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the concern and states intent to support workers but offers no concrete plan details.We understand that this is a worrisome situation for workers and the industry in Canada. That is precisely why we are going to support the workers and the industry.
7. partly answered
   Steel and Aluminum IndustryChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms shared concerns and firm response but does not address the call for liquidity or wage subsidies.We have responded very firmly. We are one of the countries that has had the courage to respond to these unjustified tariffs. We will also protect industries and workers.
8. partly answered
   Regional Economic DevelopmentChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses fighting tariffs and future investments but does not address the lack of immediate support or budget.We will also protect our industries in Quebec and across Canada, and we will invest and build.
9. deflected
   Regional Economic DevelopmentJean-Denis Garon (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to tabling an economic update and instead promotes general policies while attacking the asker's party.I am sure that my Bloc Québécois colleagues are happy to build a strong Canada.
10. misdirected
    FinanceShelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the budget question and attacks the opposition for past votes instead of addressing grocery costs or tabling a budget.We hope the opposition gets on board.
11. misdirected
    FinanceShelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's voting record rather than addressing the request for a budget plan on food costs.Let us be honest, the opposition party is not there for families.
12. misdirected
    FinanceCarol Anstey (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to defending existing programs and attacking opposition votes instead of addressing the call for a budget on the cost of living.Let us see if the Conservatives can get on board with programs that really help families.
13. misdirected
    FinanceCarol Anstey (Conservative) asked Joanne Thompson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing opposition votes on a school food program rather than addressing the budget request.I hope that, when there is an opportunity to vote to support this program, which puts food in children's bellies, the opposition and the member across will vote to support food for children.
14. misdirected
    FinanceScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's past votes instead of responding to the budget and inflation question.They are voting against families every single time.
15. misdirected
    FinanceScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's stance on programs rather than addressing the budget or grocery cost question.It is no wonder that Canadians chose us in the last election.
16. misdirected
    FinanceEric Lefebvre (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's supposed plans instead of addressing the request for a budget on inflation and food costs.It is embarrassing, today, to see them proposing things that would set Canada back.
17. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMario Simard (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and offers collaboration but does not address the specific programs requested.It will also be a pleasure to work with the Bloc Québécois member to protect and create jobs in his riding and across Quebec, especially in the regions affected by the tariff war, as is the case for the forestry industry.
18. deflected
    Forestry IndustrySimon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The response criticizes the asker for complaining rather than addressing the proposed wage subsidy or cash support.unlike my colleague who likes to complain, especially when asking his questions, our goal is to find solutions.
19. partly answered
    HousingRob Moore (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recognizes the homelessness challenge and mentions working with communities but offers no timeline or specific action.We need to be working with the cities, towns and indigenous communities to make sure we are delivering.
20. misdirected
    HousingRob Moore (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's voting record instead of addressing the housing policy failures raised.the member opposite would have a lot more credibility if he had not voted against the rapid housing initiative, the federal co-investment fund and the housing accelerator fund that his community wanted.
21. deflected
    HousingMarc Dalton (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise with statistics but does not acknowledge the mortgage stress or budget absence raised.contrary to Conservative disinformation, housing starts are up across the country right now.
22. partly answered
    HousingTerry Dowdall (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions a GST cut and modular construction but does not address the TD report shortfall or budget timeline.the new government is taking action on housing affordability with a GST cut for new homebuyers.
23. misdirected
    HousingJoël Godin (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to unrelated tax cuts and accuses the asker of opposing other programs instead of addressing the budget request.It surprises me that my Conservative Party colleague even refuses to support important programs that benefit Canadians in his riding of Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier, like the Canadian dental care plan or the Canada child benefit.
24. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryBlake Richards (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states general economic goals but does not engage with reversing the listed policies or pipeline construction.The PM has been clear: We want to build a low-cost, low-risk, low-carbon economy.
25. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryBlake Richards (Conservative) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to premiers and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing pipeline approval or cabinet consensus.
26. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats talking points about premiers and the economy while ignoring the call to repeal Bill C-69.We will not follow the Conservatives' advice.
27. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Lena Metlege Diab (Liberal). loaded question.The answer calls the question misinformation and shifts to Bill C-2 without addressing the permit numbers or housing/jobs impact.those figures are inaccurate. That is misinformation.
28. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Lena Metlege Diab (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attempts to explain numbers but lectures and avoids confirming or correcting the specific figures cited.There are many applications and many individuals.
29. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipArpan Khanna (Conservative) asked Lena Metlege Diab (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends international students and workers while restating lowered targets without addressing visa expiry or lost credibility.We understand how to balance and how to work efficiently within our system.
30. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Lena Metlege Diab (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives general praise for immigration but does not address expired visas or plans for those affected.On this side of the House we are working on improving Canada and making it strong.
31. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking a colleague's position on temporary workers instead of addressing the human tragedy or health care/housing failures.
32. partly answered
    Public SafetyFrank Caputo (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges provincial roles and current bail law but does not engage with the specific raid statistics or the Conservatives' plan.The provinces and territories have a critical role to play in the administration of bail.
33. deflected
    EthicsRaquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific question about the minister's history and the PM's knowledge by restating general principles.my colleague is obviously committed to fostering a healthy work environment for everyone in the workplace, characterized by collegiality and mutual respect, and that is what we have to say on the matter.
34. deflected
    EthicsRaquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The response praises the minister without addressing the independent review or the message to victims.my colleague is a person of integrity who has been involved in public service on many levels and who has opted to serve her constituents and the public in this way.
35. partly answered
    Public SafetyCostas Menegakis (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides crime statistics but does not address the request for jail before bail policies.The chief of police of Toronto has stated that auto thefts have decreased by nearly 39%, home invasions are down 42%, homicides are down 67% and shootings are down 46%.
36. deflected
    Public SafetyJohn Williamson (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses a new bill and provincial roles but avoids addressing the specific bail case or admitting laws are broken.once again I would like to say that the bill we have tabled and are debating today is going to make it easier for our policing authorities to be able to catch predators for child exploitation.
37. deflected
    FinanceDon Davies (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The response emphasizes fiscal responsibility without addressing the PBO's specific warning about severe cuts.we are very committed to presenting a very responsible fiscal framework, a framework that will build Canada in a responsible way and in a sustainable way, and that is going to make Canada strong.
38. answered
    Steel and Aluminum IndustryLeah Gazan (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses EI reforms and countermeasures related to the tariffs and worker protections.maybe the member opposite missed the announcement where the government already took action to change EI to make it easier for workers that are impacted by unfair and illegal tariffs to access EI, including waiving the one-week period
39. partly answered
    Business of the HouseAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines some House business but does not fully address the carbon tax or other specific items raised.After the round of tributes, we will resume debate at second reading of Bill C-2 , which contains measures relating to border security between Canada and the United States.
40. answered
    Hon. Marc GarneauElizabeth May (Green) asked The Speaker (Liberal). rhetorical question.No question was asked; the answer provides a fitting tribute in response to the statement.Hon. colleagues, I thank you very much for your words in tribute to our friend and colleague, the Hon. Marc Garneau.