Commons debates Strong Borders Act amid clashes over deficit and housing

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1. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The response pivots to election promises and future investments without addressing the deficit or inflation statistics raised.Canadians made a choice during the last election. They chose a government that is going to focus on the economy and on change.
2. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids direct response on promises and food prices by highlighting tax cuts instead.The first thing this government did was lower taxes for 22 million Canadians, precisely to help families in this country.
3. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer references listening to the PM but shifts to listing government measures instead of addressing food bank increases.it is reassuring to hear that the Leader of the Opposition listened to the Prime Minister during the summer.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the food bank question entirely and announces an unrelated project.Last night, Canada and British Columbia approved the new Ksi Lisims LNG export terminal in northern British Columbia.
5. misdirected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.The response changes the subject from food prices to housing affordability.while I know we are all in this House concerned about the price of food, and we are also concerned about our farmers, the number one cost of living in Canada is related to housing.
6. misdirected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's voting record instead of addressing food prices.it is a little rich coming from the guy who voted against the national school food program.
7. answered
   Canada-U.S. RelationsYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly discusses the ongoing trade discussions with the US.I am not the least bit embarrassed to remind members of the House and all Canadians that we are in the midst of important discussions with the United States on two fronts.
8. partly answered
   Canada-U.S. RelationsYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The response acknowledges the importance of the relationship but does not directly address concerns about the government's attitude.I agree with my friend, the leader of the Bloc Québécois, that the United States will always remain our only neighbour and a critical economic partner.
9. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees on respect for the US but pivots to diversification without addressing whether the PM will meet the President.I have good news: We can do both at once.
10. misdirected
    The EconomyJasraj Hallan (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the spending and inflation question to attack the Conservatives' voting record on social programs.The real question people are asking at home today is, why would the Conservatives vote against child care?
11. misdirected
    The EconomyJasraj Hallan (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps grocery prices and the budget to criticize Conservatives for opposing child care and school food programs.Every time they have a chance to help bring down costs for Canadian families, like supporting the national child care program, they vote against it.
12. deflected
    The EconomyStephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists tax cuts and telecom actions but does not address the doubled deficit or grocery price increases raised in the question.over the summer, we also took very strong action to bring down costs for broadband services and increase competition in the telecom sector.
13. deflected
    The EconomyStephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights tax cuts and housing initiatives but avoids committing to a budget or responding to the doubled-deficit claim.we spent the summer listening to Canadians.
14. misdirected
    The EconomyMarilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer evades the deficit and grocery-price question by attacking Conservatives for opposing the school food program.The Conservatives, every time they have the chance, vote against families.
15. deflected
    The EconomyEric Lefebvre (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists tax cuts and telecom measures but does not address the call for a reasonable budget or the doubled deficit.we cut taxes for the middle class.
16. deflected
    The EconomyEric Lefebvre (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes cost-lowering actions and a jobs fund but does not respond to the request for a budget or comments on rising prices.our goal is to lower costs for Canadians.
17. deflected
    JusticeRhéal Éloi Fortin (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends judicial independence and process without addressing revocation of the appointment.The Canadian judicial appointment process is among the most thorough and independent in the world, and we remain committed to preserving it.
18. deflected
    JusticeRhéal Éloi Fortin (Bloc) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends judicial independence and criticizes the characterization without addressing revocation.To characterize those who have been appointed as "enemies of the state" is dangerous.
19. misdirected
    The EconomyScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to praising government programs and attacking Conservative cuts instead of addressing deficit and food inflation.These are the kinds of things Conservatives would cut if they had the chance.
20. misdirected
    The EconomyScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to election results, child benefits, and Conservative cuts without addressing deficit or food prices.The Canada child benefit delivers over $7,700 per child into Canadians' bank accounts every year.
21. misdirected
    The EconomyCarol Anstey (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on election choice and investment versus cuts rather than addressing the cost of living crisis or deficit.
22. misdirected
    The EconomyCarol Anstey (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights tax cuts and programs while attacking Conservatives instead of addressing food inflation or the deficit.We cut the carbon tax, reducing the cost of gasoline and other oils for Canadians.
23. deflected
    The EconomyRosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to a new school food program and Conservative votes against it without addressing deficit or food inflation.That is why, in partnership with provinces and territories, we have a brand new school food program.
24. partly answered
    HousingKyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the housing plan details but does not confirm or deny if it is the full plan or respond to the 16% drop.We are looking at investing $13 billion in affordable housing across the country.
25. deflected
    HousingKyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to past Conservative inaction and future plans without addressing the per-home cost or competence claims.while I know it is difficult for the Conservatives to evolve and focus on supporting us to build affordable housing across Canada, that is what we are focused on doing at an unprecedented level.
26. deflected
    HousingPhilip Lawrence (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates investment plans and partnerships but ignores the $3.2 million figure and luxury condo attack.again, $13 billion will be invested across Canada, in communities across Canada.
27. misdirected
    HousingDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservative criticism of mayors instead of addressing housing starts decline or the minister's entourage.The Leader of the Opposition has repeatedly criticized the mayors of cities like Quebec City, Montreal and others across the country.
28. deflected
    HousingDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes cooperation and rejects cuts but does not justify the $13 billion for 4,000 homes or respond to red tape claims.The Conservative approach, which is to cut, cut, cut, does not work.
29. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Lena Metlege Diab (Liberal). substantive question.Answer provides data on reduced admissions and claims the plan is working but does not explain the 1200% cost increase for the health program.New student and temporary worker admissions are down more than 60%, asylum claims are down one-third and new permanent residents will be down 20% at the end of the year.
30. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Lena Metlege Diab (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats the same reductions in admissions without addressing the $800 million spending or backlog growth.Admissions of new students and temporary workers have decreased by more than 60%.
31. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipSandra Cobena (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to pending legislation and asks about Conservative support instead of explaining mental health funding for asylum claimants.The only thing we do not know is where the Conservatives are going to stand on this.
32. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichael Ma (Conservative) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses seniors' programs and OAS increases while ignoring the comparison of spending on asylum benefits versus long-term care.We are working really closely with the Minister of Housing to ensure that seniors are housed, but also we are ensuring that they retire with dignity, with access to old age security, which we increased by 10% in July 2022.
33. deflected
    The EconomyMark Strahl (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes budget positives without addressing deficit size, broken promises or inflation impacts.this budget is going to build the strongest economy in the G7.
34. misdirected
    The EconomyMark Strahl (Conservative) asked Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservative leader's housing instead of addressing food inflation or deficit effects.earlier this year when the leader of the Conservative Party lost his job, he did not lose his house.
35. deflected
    The EconomyBlake Richards (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists government actions without addressing broken promises or cost of living crisis.We have cut taxes for 22 million Canadians.
36. partly answered
    FinanceBernard Généreux (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer states budget date but pivots to asking if opposition will support it rather than addressing deficit or inflation.the government will present its budget on November 4.
37. answered
    LabourAlexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains government's approach to balancing labour rights and industrial peace.we are trying to strike a balance in the relationship with labour unions.
38. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesElizabeth May (Green) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses contract details and spending in Canada but ignores national security review request.More than 95% of the funding will be spent in Canada, employing Canadians at Canadian facilities.
39. deflected
    PrivilegeTamara Jansen (Conservative) asked Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reserves right to respond later instead of addressing the privilege question on prison access.I would like to reserve the opportunity to come back and address this after reviewing the comments.