Commons opens debate on bill creating modern treaty implementation commissioner

Other moments

Question Period, exchange by exchange

AI-rated Each answer’s rating (answered, partly answered, deflected, answered something else) is a model’s reading of the exchange. How the AI rates this

1. deflected
   EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer promotes the Prime Minister's actions without addressing the specific claims about tariffs, the missed July 21 deadline or the $1 trillion investment concession.I hope the Leader of the Opposition supports him on that.
2. deflected
   EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer dismisses the question as absurd and questions the asker's motives rather than engaging with the investment or tariff points raised.I do not know what the Leader of the Opposition is talking about, but it seems that he does not want the Prime Minister to be successful today, which is shameful.
3. deflected
   EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer reiterates general support for the Prime Minister's efforts without addressing the repeated claims about the missed deadline, doubled tariffs or the trillion-dollar concession.I sure hope the Leader of the Opposition is among those Canadians.
4. deflected
   EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer shifts to domestic projects and pension investments abroad instead of responding to the specific trillion-dollar concession and its alleged job impacts.If the member is referring to the Maple 8, the pension funds that Canadians are so proud of and invest in, which invest all over the world and take their profits back to Canada to pay Canadian pensions, I say to bring that on too.
5. misdirected
   EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the questioner personally as embarrassing and seeking news coverage rather than addressing the policy claims about pension outflows and the trillion-dollar promise.These crazy hare-brained schemes that the Leader of the Opposition comes up with just to get in the news cycle are, quite frankly, a little embarrassing.
6. deflected
   EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer focuses on future domestic projects and a fair trade deal without engaging the specific accusation of selling out workers via the trillion-dollar investment pledge.We will be opening mines. We will be opening ports. We will be opening railways. We will be opening our Arctic.
7. partly answered
   International TradeChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the trade challenges and states the government is defending key sectors, though it does not directly address the lack of wins on tariffs.Our Prime Minister is working to reach very complicated trade agreements and move forward with them.
8. partly answered
   International TradeChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recognizes worker anxiety and references announced actions while noting the difficult U.S. trade environment, but avoids evaluating whether the Prime Minister passed the test.we have announced major action to defend our workers in the key sectors the member mentioned.
9. answered
   Agriculture and Agri-FoodYves Perron (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms supply management is protected by law and not on the table.Supply management is not on the table, and spreading fear will not change that.
10. deflected
    EmploymentMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Karim Bardeesy (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists job programs instead of addressing the broken deal promise or economic claims.We have the strategic response fund that is working across sectors.
11. misdirected
    EmploymentMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts blame to the US and lists visits rather than addressing the Prime Minister's promises or job losses.It was the United States that started it.
12. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsJasraj Hallan (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins a general statement on difficulty but does not address the specific demands or caving claims.Canadians were under no illusion that this was going to be easy, but they chose a Prime Minister who—
13. misdirected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsJasraj Hallan (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition leader's job record instead of addressing trade or economic failures.the only job the leader opposite has ever created was the one he left open for the member for Carleton in the last election.
14. misdirected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsShelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer insults the member's competence and pivots to general praise rather than addressing negotiation outcomes.for a member opposite not to understand why CUSMA gives us the best deal in the world is sheer incompetence in Canadian politics.
15. partly answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the lack of a deal by explaining the strategy of avoiding a bad agreement and noting existing tariff-free exports.Our best course of action is to not make a bad deal.
16. partly answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the request for explanation by reiterating the goal of the best deal without rushing.Canadians can expect a government that is going to negotiate the best possible deal for all Canadians in every region and in every sector.
17. answered
    Canada Post CorporationMarilène Gill (Bloc) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly refutes premise of dismantling and explains actions to ensure viability.This is not about dismantling a public service. It is about saving a public service that, right now and for the past seven years, has been operating at a loss
18. misdirected
    Canada Post CorporationMarie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the Bloc Québécois instead of addressing damage to businesses and citizens.Clearly, the Bloc Québécois is not committed to the financial viability of Canada Post.
19. partly answered
    EmploymentMichael Barrett (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists some government measures but does not address the July timeline or specific job losses mentioned.We have offered workforce re-skilling for 50,000 workers. A strategic response fund of $5 billion will provide flexible financing to help firms adapt to tariffs.
20. deflected
    EmploymentMichael Barrett (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.Answer uses a quote to insult the opposition and restates a mandate without addressing job losses or the economy.I would suggest to Canadians that the Conservative Party has no vision for the future of Canada's economy.
21. deflected
    International TradeAdam Chambers (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to a future budget and listening tour instead of addressing concessions or the promised deal.On November 4, we are going to table a disciplined budget that is going to spend less, invest more and create thousands and thousands of good-paying jobs.
22. deflected
    International TradeAdam Chambers (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the opposition leader's experience and avoids any discussion of the deal or economic indicators.Canadians chose. They compared a leader with world class experience to a leader who has never had a job outside the House of Commons.
23. partly answered
    International TradeJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes most exports are duty-free and claims work is ongoing but does not address the July promise or specific tariff increases.85% of Canada's exports to the United States enter the U.S. tariff- and duty-free. As for the other exports that are affected by specific tariffs, we are working on this.
24. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMark Strahl (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer mentions investments in the sector but does not address the broken July promise or rising tariffs.We have made significant investments, including $700 million in loan supports and $500 million to diversify the sector to ensure that there are jobs not just today, but in the future
25. deflected
    Forestry IndustryHelena Konanz (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to investments and future strategy without addressing the missing deal or tariff increases.The government is also looking to use more Canadian lumber in more Canadian products, which is part of our build Canada strategy.
26. deflected
    Forestry IndustryJeff Kibble (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer mentions supports and working toward resolution but avoids any timeline or explanation for the absent deal.We are working at every level to resolve this dispute with our American friends, and we are making investments to support those communities and diversify markets going forward.
27. deflected
    Forestry IndustryRichard Bragdon (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer dismisses Harper comparison and shifts to procurement and Build Canada Homes instead of explaining the lack of a deal.Buy Canadian and Canadian procurement are significant parts of this component, which is why it is so important that we support projects like Build Canada Homes.
28. misdirected
    Oil and Gas IndustryStephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer redirects to premiers' comments and general optimism rather than addressing broken promises or job losses.What we are seeing is a number of Conservative premiers who are very excited about our goals to make Canada an energy superpower, in both conventional and renewable energy.
29. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryStephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites production and emissions stats to defend policy but does not engage with the pipeline or job-loss accusations.In Canada, it has increased by 34%. At the same time, we have reduced our emissions by 15%.
30. misdirected
    Government PrioritiesBlaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Alberta MPs' knowledge and lists past achievements instead of addressing current pipeline or job claims.one would think this parade of members of Parliament from Alberta would know the basic facts.
31. deflected
    Government PrioritiesBlaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Karim Bardeesy (Liberal). loaded question.Answer offers a general statement on protecting jobs without tackling the specific contradictions or economic data raised.in this crisis we are in, it is so important to work hard to protect jobs, to create jobs and to bring the talent we need to this country.
32. misdirected
    Oil and Gas IndustryDavid Bexte (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer mocks the member by offering a premier's phone number and lists past actions instead of responding to the policy critique.If the member does not believe it, I will get him Danielle Smith's phone number, and he can ask her.
33. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsRichard Martel (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights existing tariff-free exports instead of addressing ending remaining tariffs.I would remind the House that 85% of Canadian exports enter the United States tariff-free.
34. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsRichard Martel (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). substantive question.Responds by explaining negotiation difficulties rather than why promises not kept.Until now, that has not necessarily been possible.
35. misdirected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsCostas Menegakis (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The response accuses Conservatives of not supporting the country instead of addressing the negotiation timeline.It looks a little too sneakily much like the Conservatives are happy to see a tough negotiation in the White House.
36. deflected
    The EconomyKurt Holman (Conservative) asked Karim Bardeesy (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts focus to incoming investments and support programs without acknowledging job losses or promises.the second-largest FDI stock-to-GDP ratio among G20 countries in 2024
37. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansGord Johns (NDP) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Expresses willingness to work together but provides no specific commitment to the requested regulations.I look forward to working with my hon. colleague on this issue.
38. partly answered
    Mental Health and AddictionsGord Johns (NDP) asked Marjorie Michel (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights an existing youth program without committing to broader mental health integration or increased investment.This program is providing a great deal of support to young Canadians.