Liberals move groceries benefit bill to second reading as debate consumes most of sitting

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer promotes unrelated positive news about Bill C-19 instead of addressing skepticism on grocery price promises.There is a lot to rejoice in today.
2. deflected
   The EconomyMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response highlights benefits for 12 million Canadians without addressing the record of failed price stabilization efforts.Twelve million Canadians would benefit from our measure.
3. misdirected
   The EconomyJohn Barlow (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives for opposing ideas rather than addressing the claim of repeated failed policies on food prices.Across the aisle, Conservatives talk, but do they ever support a good idea?
4. misdirected
   The EconomyJohn Barlow (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The response pivots to child care savings and attacks the opposition instead of addressing carbon tax impacts on food prices.here we go again, talking about imaginary taxes instead of the real things that help Canadian families.
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   The EconomyPierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer celebrates the new measure and second reading without explaining why prior grocery price commitments failed.I am pleased that my esteemed colleague can list all of the measures we are taking to help Canadians.
6. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The response lists new spending measures without addressing the failure of price monitoring to prevent grocery prices from doubling.We will be setting aside $500 million from the strategic response fund for structural measures in Quebec and Canada
7. partly answered
   PensionsChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges delays and states that 98% receive benefits promptly but does not address the specific Cúram software glitches.one delay is one too many, but over 98% of applicants have received their benefits promptly.
8. partly answered
   PensionsChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes work to resolve cases and the system overhaul but does not address the reported $5 billion cost overrun.the minister is working diligently to resolve the cases of people who are having trouble getting their benefits.
9. deflected
   PensionsAndréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes unrelated government programs instead of addressing the request for an investigation into software issues.I invite the member opposite to share their names with me, and we will assist them.
10. misdirected
    The EconomyCarol Anstey (Conservative) asked Joanne Thompson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's rhetoric and motives rather than addressing support for the motion on taxes.The Conservatives should stop the nonsense and let us get to work.
11. deflected
    The EconomyCarol Anstey (Conservative) asked Joanne Thompson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing benefits while dismissing the question as rhetoric without addressing the food affordability plan.that is an absolute example of political rhetoric.
12. partly answered
    The EconomyDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Nathalie Provost (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions some affordability measures but does not address support for eliminating taxes or increasing grocery competition.In my Conservative colleague's riding alone, the Canada child benefit will have an impact of about $8,000 per year per child.
13. misdirected
    The EconomyDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Nathalie Provost (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to climate change and filibustering accusations instead of addressing the tax elimination question.There needs to be less filibustering.
14. deflected
    The EconomyConnie Cody (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights rebates and benefits without addressing support for the motion to eliminate taxes.This builds on our affordability plan, which includes cutting taxes and providing dental care, child care and pharmacare for millions of Canadians.
15. deflected
    The EconomyConnie Cody (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on rebates and supply measures without addressing the request to support the food affordability plan.We are building the national food security strategy so food stays affordable and available.
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    The EconomyTed Falk (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins by mocking the opposition instead of addressing the question on supporting the plan to eliminate taxes.well, the Conservatives are back from Calgary.
17. deflected
    Rail TransportationJean-Denis Garon (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Claims consultations occurred but deflects with excitement and a sarcastic comparison rather than committing to Mirabel-specific action.My colleague is comparing an international airport to a small corridor that is 60 metres wide. Give me a break.
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    Rail TransportationJean-Denis Garon (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts to questioning the asker's past votes and justifying the bill instead of addressing whether to back down on C-15 measures.why did the member not stand up to oppose Quebec's Act Respecting Expropriation
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    TaxationJasraj Hallan (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the repeal request and instead boasts about growth while attacking the opposition for talking down Canada.While they talk down Canada, we believe in Canada.
20. deflected
    TaxationJasraj Hallan (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Lists job announcements instead of addressing barriers, taxes or scrapping Liberal policies.There are new jobs in Thunder Bay at Alstom.
21. deflected
    TaxationMichael Guglielmin (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights trade deals and buy-Canadian policy without addressing removal of taxes or regulatory barriers.Our buy Canadian policy is opening up federal contracts so that Canadian businesses can take advantage of them
22. misdirected
    TaxationMichael Guglielmin (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.Attacks the Conservative leader personally rather than engaging with the policy question on barriers and taxes.Canadians are not going to take advice on the economy from a leader who has never worked in it.
23. deflected
    TaxationEric Lefebvre (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Claims cuts already made and cites growth/jobs without addressing the call to repeal anti-development laws or taxes.we are already cutting bureaucracy and taxes.
24. deflected
    HousingTamara Jansen (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the care question by directing the member to study facts and listing positives without addressing youth housing concerns.the member opposite should study the facts.
25. deflected
    HousingTamara Jansen (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes existing programs without addressing the claim that policies caused unaffordability or sales collapse.this government is committed to the most aggressive investment in affordable housing in Canadian history.
26. deflected
    HousingGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Nathalie Provost (Liberal). loaded question.The answer references personal family experience and programs but avoids data on ownership decline among young Quebeckers.My children are familiar with the issue raised by my colleagues opposite.
27. deflected
    HousingGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Nathalie Provost (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights the tax credit and industry needs but does not address builder layoffs or ownership-focused starts.the first-time homebuyers' tax credit is a real solution for young people who want to become homeowners
28. misdirected
    HousingSandra Cobena (Conservative) asked Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives for blocking bills instead of addressing bureaucracy or sales declines in the GTA.That plan is stuck at the finance committee because Conservatives like to complain about young people not having a home to buy.
29. misdirected
    HousingSandra Cobena (Conservative) asked Rachel Bendayan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts blame to Conservatives for filibustering rather than addressing the lost decade warning or sales drops.Our plan is stuck because the Conservatives refuse to move it out of the finance committee.
30. misdirected
    HousingVincent Ho (Conservative) asked Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes Conservatives for not voting for policies and stigmatizing housing instead of addressing ownership starts decline.The Conservatives talk a really good talk on housing, but they should vote in favour of some policies that actually get them built.
31. misdirected
    HousingVincent Ho (Conservative) asked Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses Conservatives of filibustering and stigmatizing housing rather than addressing bureaucracy failures or sales data.the Conservatives talk a good talk on affordable housing, but when it comes time to actually vote in favour of policies that get affordable housing built, they are nowhere to be seen.
32. deflected
    HousingCostas Menegakis (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the Build Canada Homes agency and past announcements but ignores the HST removal request and sales declines.We have a $13-billion Build Canada Homes agency coming through and taking action, delivering with provinces, territories and cities across the country.
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    Automotive IndustryRhonda Kirkland (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists actions on GM but avoids the trade deal stall and the 'who cares' remark.That is why we are standing side by side with them.
34. misdirected
    Automotive IndustryKyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The response attacks the Conservatives' record instead of stating when jobs will return.we have no lesson to take from the Conservatives, who bailed out GM and protected their executives rather than their workers.
35. misdirected
    Automotive IndustryKyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes new plants and accuses the opposition rather than addressing job recovery timelines.Stop being against auto workers.
36. misdirected
    The EconomyPat Kelly (Conservative) asked Eleanor Olszewski (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks Conservative positions on diversity and climate instead of addressing the GDP plan request.Conservatives keep going back to the same old attacks, demonizing diversity and denying climate change
37. answered
    International TradeJenny Kwan (NDP) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly corrects the record on export permits and confirms no new approvals to Israel.Canada has not approved any new permits for items to Israel that could be used in the current conflict in Gaza since January 8, 2024.