Commons debates record deficit budget amid carbon tax clashes

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1. deflected
   The BudgetPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights G7 fiscal metrics and investment without addressing the claimed spending increases or per-family costs.Canada is in a strong fiscal position. We have the second-lowest deficit in the G7, the lowest net debt in the G7 and a budget that is investing in Canada.
2. deflected
   The BudgetPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes debt-to-GDP and provincial transfers but does not address the $55 billion interest cost or GST allocation to bankers.first of all, the debt burden as a share of GDP is lower now than it was when the Conservative government was in power.
3. deflected
   The BudgetPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes sovereignty measures and a tax cut without addressing the record deficit size or $5,400 per family costs.75% of the budget's measures are for our sovereignty: to protect our borders, to protect our communities and to protect our way of life.
4. partly answered
   Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly states the industrial carbon tax impact on inflation is zero but does not address food sovereignty or supply-chain costs.The Canadian Climate Institute has done the analysis on the impact of the industrial carbon tax on inflation. It is zero.
5. partly answered
   Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states the impact on food prices is zero but does not engage with steel use or grocery price effects.the impact of the industrial carbon tax on food prices in Canada is approximately zero.
6. deflected
   JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.The answer condemns exploitation and promises legislation but does not address invoking the notwithstanding clause.this government will be bringing forth legislation to combat these crimes and penalize those who are responsible that works within our Constitution.
7. deflected
   The BudgetYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights Quebec investment tax credits without explaining how they qualify as government assets.one of the most important aspects of the budget is the investment tax credits for clean electricity, which represents $4 billion for Quebec, for investment in Quebec.
8. deflected
   The BudgetYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses Hydro-Québec benefits and carbon capture but does not address whether expenditures count as assets.the environment and Hydro‑Québec will be among the greatest beneficiaries of this budget.
9. deflected
   The BudgetYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the budget as investment without addressing the austerity claim or oil company financing at Quebec's expense.this budget is a generational investment budget.
10. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the question as imaginary taxes rather than addressing the industrial carbon tax impact on housing costs.the leader persists with and doubles down on these fake, imaginary taxes that exist only in his head
11. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to general praise of building homes and communities without addressing the carbon tax on housing materials.It builds communities. It builds opportunities for young people in our communities.
12. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights housing programs but ignores the question on removing the industrial carbon tax.Budget 2025 delivers on affordable housing for young Canadians.
13. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists budget benefits for affordability without addressing the carbon tax on food prices.That is in this budget. Whether it is a middle-class tax cut for 22 million Canadians
14. misdirected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservative Party's antics instead of addressing the carbon tax on food.Canadians do not have time for the kinds of antics the Conservative Party performs every single day.
15. deflected
    FinanceMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the new budget without comparing fiscal anchors or admitting any weakening.yesterday we tabled a historic budget to build our economy for Canadians
16. deflected
    FinanceMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Maninder Sidhu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on youth export programs without addressing credit rating risks or debt-to-GDP increases.With budget 2025, we are getting young Canadians and young entrepreneurs export-ready through our SME export readiness program.
17. deflected
    The BudgetJean-Denis Garon (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner personally instead of addressing Quebec priorities in the budget.I think my colleague is out of touch with reality.
18. deflected
    The BudgetJean-Denis Garon (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists some investments but deflects by asking when the Bloc will vote for the budget.When will the Bloc Québécois vote in favour of it?
19. deflected
    FinanceAdam Chambers (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to economic strengths and credit ratings without addressing the interest payments question.The difference between that side of the House and this side of the House is that we believe in Canada.
20. deflected
    FinanceAdam Chambers (Conservative) asked Evan Solomon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the fiscal anchor question and promotes the budget instead.Why will the Conservatives not join us to build Canada strong?
21. deflected
    FinanceDan Mazier (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the budget without comparing spending to the previous government.It is too bad the Conservatives have neither.
22. deflected
    FinanceDan Mazier (Conservative) asked Mandy Gull-Masty (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to northern health care instead of addressing interest payments versus health transfers.We are inviting them to finally come into those spaces and support indigenous people with those critical services.
23. deflected
    FinanceLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists budget items without addressing the claim of driving up costs for families.That is what is in the budget, and I am very proud of it.
24. deflected
    Carbon PricingScot Davidson (Conservative) asked John Zerucelli (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes infrastructure projects without addressing the industrial carbon tax increase.We are doing it with Canadian steel, Canadian lumber and Canadian union workers.
25. deflected
    Carbon PricingScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Buckley Belanger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives for not loving Canada instead of addressing the carbon tax and food prices.
26. deflected
    Carbon PricingCostas Menegakis (Conservative) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists budget items but never addresses the industrial carbon tax or its effect on food prices.if they vote against budget 2025, they will be voting against food in schools for children, voting against an income tax cut for Canadians, voting against $75 million in apprenticeship training, voting against a refundable tax credit for personal support workers, voting against $45 million in funding to address violence against women and voting against crucial supports for seniors, such as old age security.
27. deflected
    Carbon PricingCostas Menegakis (Conservative) asked Anna Gainey (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to youth investments without engaging the question on the industrial carbon tax and food costs.our budget delivers historic investments to build Canada strong.
28. deflected
    Carbon PricingShelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Rebecca Alty (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on youth and Inuit Nunangat University while ignoring the carbon tax question entirely.this budget is about focusing on youth.
29. misdirected
    Carbon PricingShelby Kramp-Neuman (Conservative) asked Heath MacDonald (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites one study then attacks Conservatives for not wearing sweaters and getting on the bus rather than debating the tax.I suggest the Conservatives dig out their red and white sweaters, get them on and get on the bus.
30. deflected
    Carbon PricingKathy Borrelli (Conservative) asked John Zerucelli (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to union training investments and never addresses the industrial carbon tax or grocery prices.when we invest in unions in Windsor, we all win.
31. misdirected
    Carbon PricingDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of hypocrisy over past Quebec votes instead of answering about the federal industrial carbon tax.There is a a great deal of hypocrisy on the other side of the House.
32. misdirected
    Carbon PricingDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats a claim of zero impact then attacks the asker and Conservatives on unrelated votes rather than engaging the question.We will take no lessons from the other side.
33. deflected
    JusticeMark Strahl (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer affirms stance on child abuse but pivots to criticizing Conservative obstruction on unrelated legislation instead of addressing the notwithstanding clause.If the Conservatives want not only to ask questions in the House but also to actually achieve progress on this file, they can stop the obstruction on the strong borders act
34. misdirected
    JusticeMark Strahl (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the notwithstanding clause request and instead attacks Conservatives for opposing other bills while accusing them of protecting abusers.Why are the Conservatives protecting child abusers?
35. misdirected
    JusticeRachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the notwithstanding clause and turns to accusing the member of voting against online harms legislation while questioning concern for privacy rights of criminals.Why are the Conservatives so concerned about the privacy rights of criminals instead of protecting our children?
36. deflected
    Carbon PricingJoël Godin (Conservative) asked Nathalie Provost (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reframes the budget as an investment without addressing carbon tax elimination, deficit control, or broken promises on food inflation.This budget is an investment in our young people and in our resources so that we are able to get through the current crisis.
37. partly answered
    The BudgetElizabeth May (Green) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms listening to Canadians and highlights budget features but does not directly confirm willingness to make specific changes before the vote.of course we are always listening to Canadians.