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1. deflected
   FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes a future budget and IMF praise without addressing elimination of deficits or taxes.We are going to present them with an ambitious plan.
2. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references a 100-day plan for CRA but ignores the 70% spending increase and error rates.We have presented a 100-day plan to fix the situation at the Canada Revenue Agency.
3. misdirected
   FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker's math and economics instead of addressing deficits or inflation reversal.I think we all know on this side of the House, and Canadians know, that math might not be the cup of tea of the Leader of the Opposition, and neither may be economics.
4. misdirected
   Canada Revenue AgencyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking Conservatives on unrelated programs rather than CRA service or spending.At every step of the way, they fought against dental care.
5. partly answered
   Automotive IndustryPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines meetings and a response group but does not explain the broken promise on jobs.We are putting in place a response group.
6. deflected
   Automotive IndustryPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists unrelated new jobs instead of addressing the GM plant closure or broken promise.There are 150 new jobs in Saint-Bruno at Alstom, 700 new jobs at AstraZeneca
7. partly answered
   JusticeYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references Bill C-9 on hate but does not address removing the religious exemption.That is why the Minister of Justice introduced amendments in Bill C‑9 specifically to address hate.
8. partly answered
   JusticeYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer offers to work on Bill C-9 but avoids the specific religious exemption question.The Minister of Justice has offered to work with the Bloc Québécois on reforms that are before the House as part of Bill C-9
9. deflected
   JusticeYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Answer invites proposals without addressing the specific challenge to support the amendment.The Bloc Québécois is free to make proposals regarding this bill and we invite its members to do so.
10. misdirected
    The EconomyMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives instead of addressing food price inflation and spending claims.This includes things like the school food program, which many advocates and, indeed, families have praised.
11. deflected
    The EconomyMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer dismisses taxes as imaginary without engaging the listed food cost policies.Canadians are smarter than that.
12. misdirected
    The EconomyScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer pivots to demanding an apology from the Opposition Leader on an unrelated RCMP issue.Perhaps he would like to lean forward a couple of rows and suggest to his boss, the Leader of the Opposition , that he should apologize to the men and women who serve in Canada's RCMP
13. deflected
    The EconomyScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Anna Gainey (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer lists existing supports without addressing the food price increases or deficits.This is why we have supports in place and why time and time again we have stood for the national school food program
14. deflected
    The EconomyCarol Anstey (Conservative) asked Joanne Thompson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights one benefit program without addressing regional food inflation or spending.a single mom in her riding who earns $15,000 a year can now access up to $25,000 because she will automatically get the benefits for her and her children.
15. deflected
    The EconomyCarol Anstey (Conservative) asked Joanne Thompson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats program benefits without engaging the food bank visits or tax claims.I have spoken with moms who are absolutely grateful.
16. misdirected
    FinanceEric Lefebvre (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists spending priorities and criticizes the asker instead of committing to deficit control.Why is he now standing up and criticizing us?
17. deflected
    HealthMario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends official languages policy in general without addressing the specific $52 million allocation or health care priorities.What the member is saying is patently untrue.
18. misdirected
    HealthMario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the member personally and reframes the question as denying care to English speakers rather than addressing the funding transfer request.Is the member suggesting that English-speaking Quebeckers should be denied critical care in the language of their choice?
19. deflected
    FinanceJasraj Hallan (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists unrelated economic statistics and avoids addressing the impact of deficits on inflation and cost of living.We have the lowest debt in the G7.
20. deflected
    FinanceJasraj Hallan (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats growth claims and announces future plans without engaging the question on deficit-driven inflation.Our economy is not shrinking; our economy grew.
21. misdirected
    FinanceNed Kuruc (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking the opposition leader on unrelated conspiracy theories instead of addressing deficit and inflation concerns.He spent the last week peddling dangerous far-right conspiracy theories about law enforcement in our country.
22. deflected
    FinanceMatt Strauss (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights tax cuts and new programs without addressing the link between deficits and ongoing inflation.Canadians trust that our government has their back.
23. misdirected
    FinanceBernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer questions the member's credibility and pivots to criticizing the opposition leader on rule of law instead of deficits or inflation.
24. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryArpan Khanna (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the job losses and states immediate actions taken but does not address the broader claim of losing control over the auto sector.Obviously, we will fight for these jobs.
25. deflected
    Automotive IndustryArpan Khanna (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges anxiety but shifts blame entirely to US tariffs instead of addressing Liberal policies.we know that this is because of the unjustified tariffs of the president against the auto sector.
26. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises future access to contracts but does not confirm whether a job protection clause exists.The opposition on the committee will have access to the contracts, and they will discover that indeed we negotiated well and indeed Stellantis is on the hook.
27. deflected
    Automotive IndustryAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the asker of trying to spook Canadians and pivots to the purpose of the funding rather than confirming a job protection clause.I know that my colleague is trying to spook Canadians, but I would like to remind him that the support that was given to the company was linked to the production of batteries.
28. deflected
    Automotive IndustryDalwinder Gill (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as fabricated conspiracy theories and offers to share contracts without stating what guarantees they contain.He can assert a series of fabricated conspiracy theories, but it does not make them true.
29. answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses impacts on vulnerable Canadians by outlining new automatic benefits and service improvements.Several weeks ago, I asked for a 100-day service improvement plan because we want to provide good services to Canadians.
30. misdirected
    Canada Revenue AgencyGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking the asker for criticizing CRA workers instead of addressing the Auditor General's findings on priorities.I am not sure who is watching question period today, but I doubt whether the people in his riding would be proud of seeing him attack those who work at the Canada Revenue Agency.
31. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyStephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accepts the report and mentions a plan but provides no explanation for the poor service levels described.We accept the Auditor General's report. We have embarked on a 100-day plan.
32. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyStephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights CRA successes and accepts the report but avoids any discussion of contract costs or value for money.I thank the CRA for delivering Canadians great services such as the Canada child benefit and the disability tax credit.
33. misdirected
    FinanceMichael Guglielmin (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks opposition leader's unrelated actions instead of addressing deficits.I suggest that he tell his leader to not go on podcasts anymore, to not pay for shawarma with crypto and to not call into doubt the independence of our institutions such as the CBC, the Bank of Canada and the proud men and women of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
34. misdirected
    FinanceVincent Ho (Conservative) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to Halloween scare tactics and Conservative record instead of deficits or budget.Halloween is coming up, but the only thing scary in here is the misinformation coming from the Conservatives.
35. deflected
    FinanceJoël Godin (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer questions what spending is inflationary rather than confirming the $42 billion deficit promise.the problem with the Conservatives is that they talk about inflationary deficits, but they never specify what kind of spending is supposedly inflationary.
36. answered
    Natural ResourcesJim Bélanger (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly outlines steps taken on Ring of Fire including consultations and regulatory work.We have established a regional assessment working group to advance the Ring of Fire alongside robust consultations with indigenous rights holders.
37. partly answered
    EmploymentLeah Gazan (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges job impacts and commits to working with others but does not specify actions against Trump.I will of course work with my colleague, work with the NDP and work with Unifor to push back against the decision of the company
38. deflected
    The EconomyDon Davies (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights government programs instead of addressing inflation numbers or policy changes.When we think about dental care, when we think about pharmacare, when we think about the national school food program, those are all the types of programs.