Conservatives demand recovery of $64 million from GCStrategies

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1. misdirected
   Public Services and ProcurementLeslyn Lewis (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the question entirely and pivots to an unrelated tragedy.I am devastated to learn of the Air India crash that occurred earlier this morning.
2. deflected
   Public Services and ProcurementLeslyn Lewis (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists actions taken but avoids addressing promotions or the $64 million bill to taxpayers.We have revoked the security clearance of GC Strategies.
3. deflected
   Public Services and ProcurementBob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats procurement integrity points without addressing when Canadians will get money back.We will always hold bad actors to account, which is why we have taken legal actions against GC Strategies.
4. deflected
   Public Services and ProcurementBob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates actions against GC Strategies but sidesteps the question on minister promotions.We will never tolerate misconduct from our suppliers or their subcontractors, which is why we have taken legal action against GC Strategies.
5. deflected
   Public Services and ProcurementDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer details measures taken but does not address voting for the motion or minister accountability.
6. deflected
   Public Services and ProcurementDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on supplier accountability without explaining minister promotions or rewards.We have also initiated legal action against GC Strategies.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the bill's goals but avoids addressing gag order or bypassing parliamentary debate.This bill is necessary, and we are moving forward.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends democratic mandate but does not address closure motion or executive order concerns.
9. deflected
   Carbon PricingPatrick Bonin (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer shifts to corporate carbon pricing details without addressing the Quebec reimbursement demand or the shame accusation.We have a robust carbon pricing system, and the federal price per tonne is almost double the Quebec price.
10. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementJamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists prior actions taken but does not address whether the government will support the Conservative motion.We have referred cases to the RCMP because we will never tolerate bad behaviour from our suppliers or their contractors.
11. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementJamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ends by attacking the Conservatives on a tax cut instead of addressing the lifetime ban request or promotions.The member talks about having the backs of Canadians; the Conservatives have an opportunity to support a tax cut for 22 million Canadians right after question period.
12. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats prior actions but does not address taking responsibility or returning the specific funds mentioned.We have referred cases to the RCMP, and we will always hold bad actors to account.
13. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates actions against GC Strategies without addressing why ministers were promoted rather than fired.We have referred cases to the RCMP. We have taken legal action.
14. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementRichard Bragdon (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks the Auditor General and lists actions but does not answer whether the government will vote for the motion.We have referred cases to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
15. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the seven-year ban and other actions taken, addressing part of the request though not a lifetime ban or immediate repayment.last week, the office of supplier integrity that we put in place decided to ban GC Strategies from bidding on contracts with the Government of Canada.
16. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats prior actions and does not address the request for a lifetime ban or why ministers were promoted.We have referred cases to the RCMP concerning that company.
17. deflected
    Foreign AffairsAlexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses G7 dialogue generally without addressing the specific invitations or human rights concerns raised.The G7 is an essential forum for world leaders to have frank and productive discussions.
18. deflected
    Foreign AffairsAlexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the importance of G7 dialogue and security but ignores the request to rescind invitations to specific leaders.the G7 is an important forum for international dialogue with international leaders.
19. partly answered
    EthicsFrank Caputo (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the recusal screen but does not address whether the Ethics Commissioner was consulted.In an abundance of caution, and to ensure that there is no perception of any conflict, I have asked the public safety officials to implement a screen on national security issues relating to the Tamil community.
20. misdirected
    JusticeFrank Caputo (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer condemns the crimes and notes mandatory minimums but pivots to bipartisanship instead of addressing house arrest policy changes.I hope that this does not become a bipartisan issue.
21. deflected
    Marine TransportationDan Albas (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses disappointment but cites provincial jurisdiction without addressing conditions on federal funding or Canadian jobs.BC Ferries is entirely under provincial jurisdiction.
22. deflected
    Marine TransportationJeff Kibble (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees on supporting Canadian shipbuilders but again cites provincial jurisdiction and does not commit to attaching conditions to the subsidy.BC Ferries is entirely under provincial jurisdiction.
23. deflected
    Natural ResourcesRichard Martel (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises faster permitting but does not address why phosphate has not been added to the critical minerals list since 2018.we will speed up permitting of new mines by cutting red tape and approving projects within two years.
24. misdirected
    FinanceGreg McLean (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights tax cuts and benefits but does not address the call for a budget or the claimed link between deficits and food costs.Over 22 million Canadians are going to receive a tax cut thanks to the work of this Parliament.
25. deflected
    FinanceGreg McLean (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lists positive economic indicators without addressing the budget delay or deficit concerns raised.Inflation has dropped from 8.1% to 1.7% over the last two years.
26. misdirected
    FinanceRhonda Kirkland (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.The response attacks the Conservatives and their leader instead of addressing the request to table a budget.What do Conservatives have? They have none of the above.
27. deflected
    EmploymentKelly DeRidder (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights summer jobs programs but avoids explaining the refusal to table a budget.In addition to the 70,000 Canada summer jobs, we are adding 6,000 more all across the country.
28. deflected
    Carbon PricingBrad Vis (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses tax cuts and supports for small businesses without clarifying whether carbon tax rebates are taxable.We are cutting taxes for small businesses and red tape.
29. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodJeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Heath MacDonald (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the issue and states plans to meet farmers and engage officials but provides no concrete action on ending tariffs.I will be travelling to the prairie provinces this weekend to meet with farmers to see first-hand the effect of the canola tariffs.
30. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodSteven Bonk (Conservative) asked Heath MacDonald (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes the importance of farming and unity against tariffs without outlining specific actions to eliminate them.One in nine jobs is related to farming, and 6.75% of our GDP is related to farming.
31. deflected
    Steel and Aluminum IndustryNed Kuruc (Conservative) asked Karim Bardeesy (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states general opposition to tariffs but does not address the specific mill closure or promised tariff relief.We are going to fight against these tariffs, defending every job and every business in Hamilton, in the Soo and across Canada.
32. misdirected
    Steel and Aluminum IndustryNed Kuruc (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response blames U.S. tariffs and calls for cooperation instead of addressing the Prime Minister's promises or ongoing closures.These are U.S. tariffs that have been put on our products.
33. deflected
    Canadian HeritageRachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to defending the Online News Act and media funding without addressing the requested commitment on censorship.Unfortunately, my Conservative colleagues do not believe that preserving this pillar of our democracy is important.
34. deflected
    Canadian HeritageRachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer declares the question wrong and shifts to Bill C-11 benefits without addressing Bill C-63 or the censorship commitment.just about everything the member said in her intervention is wrong.
35. deflected
    Canadian HeritageAndrew Lawton (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on Google payments for journalism instead of identifying any minister or addressing the censorship premise.Google will pay $100 million to help Canadian journalism in this country.
36. partly answered
    HealthLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marjorie Michel (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the victims but states it lacks the information and will respond later.I will come back to my colleague about this, because I do not have the answer to his question.
37. deflected
    National DefenceDon Davies (NDP) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes NORAD cooperation and investments without addressing the shift from the election pledge or the unstable partner claim.for 75 years, our government has been an essential partner in strengthening NORAD, the only binational command in the world.
38. deflected
    Government PrioritiesLeah Gazan (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses tariffs and interprovincial trade instead of addressing Bill C-5 concerns or the Poilievre leadership claim.They all understood that now is the time to build Canada and tear down barriers to trade between ourselves.