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Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · sitting No. 83
Conservatives move supply day motion to bar criminals from refugee claims
The House spent most of the day on a Conservative supply day motion that calls for amendments to prevent non-citizens accused or convicted of serious offences from claiming refugee status and to end sentencing discounts based on foreign nationality. Michelle Rempel Garner moved the motion, which also highlights a 330 per cent rise in extortion since the Liberals took office. Ruby Sahota replied that opposition delays had blocked earlier government bills on the same issues.
In Question Period the Leader of the Opposition, Pierre Poilievre, pressed the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, on food inflation that leads the G7 and on subsidies for foreign-made electric vehicles. Carney said the government is investing in the domestic auto supply chain and that its economic plan is strengthening the dollar. Separate exchanges addressed F-35 procurement and delays in old age security payments.
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Pensions
Andréanne Larouche said 85,000 seniors face long waits for old age security because of Cúram software problems and accused the government of denial. Steven MacKinnon replied that the system is being modernized and invited members to provide specific cases for review.
Read the exchangePublic Services and Procurement
Yves-François Blanchet asked why Canada is proceeding with F-35 purchases from the United States after the Prime Minister questioned U.S. reliability. Mark Carney said the government is only paying a small amount to keep options open while reviewing the contract.
Read the exchangeFisheries and Oceans
Gord Johns warned that the Pacific salmon strategy initiative expires at the end of March without renewal, leaving restoration work uncertain. Jaime Battiste said the government has invested $686 million since 2019 and is discussing long-term continuation with partners.
Read the exchangeAutomotive Industry
Raquel Dancho criticized the $2.3-billion subsidy program for foreign-made electric vehicles while Canadian plants face tariffs. Mélanie Joly said the government is investing in the future of the sector and will not hold back Canadian workers.
Read the exchangeJimmy Lai
Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe said the Subcommittee on International Human Rights unanimously called for the immediate release of Jimmy Lai after his 20-year sentence. Judy A. Sgro added that the sentence violates the Sino-British Joint Declaration.
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- deflectedThe EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims the dollar strengthened without addressing the listed causes for weakness.
our dollar has strengthened since the election of the new Government of Canada.
- deflectedThe EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames prior obstruction and gives an economics lesson instead of explaining current food inflation.
it is time for another little economics lesson for the Leader of the Opposition.
- misdirectedPublic SafetyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to accusing the opposition of obstruction rather than addressing the proposed motion.
It is the obstruction by the opposition that is delaying the six bills before the House and Senate
- deflectedPublic SafetyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights immigration reductions and general support for tightening laws but does not specify opposition to any of the three measures.
this side of the House supports taking control over immigration, which is why asylum seekers are down 50%
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses investments in future auto industry without addressing the subsidy for foreign vehicles or tax relief for Canadian-made ones.
the government is investing $3 billion in Canadian automakers.
- misdirectedAutomotive IndustryPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer insults the questioner and urges listening to others instead of addressing the subsidy or tax issue.
I would suggest that if any extremities are going to be removed, it is the fingers from the ears of the Leader of the Opposition
- partly answeredPublic Services and ProcurementYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects the premise and explains paying for options but does not address consistency with the Davos speech.
with regard to the F-35s, yes, the government is paying a small amount in order to have options.
- deflectedPublic Services and ProcurementYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shares a conversation with the US President without addressing the inconsistency or contract suspension.
I had a conversation with the President of the United States this morning.
- partly answeredPublic Services and ProcurementYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the contract is under review and alternatives exist but does not address suspending it.
The Government of Canada is reviewing the F-35 contract.
- deflectedThe EconomyJasraj Hallan (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer rejects the premise and pivots to listing Liberal tax cuts instead of addressing when deficits or taxes will be cut.
we will take no lessons from the Conservatives.
- deflectedThe EconomyJasraj Hallan (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question with sarcasm and shifts to growth forecasts without addressing bankruptcy or deficits.
- deflectedThe EconomyMark Strahl (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists Liberal tax cuts and benefits but does not address when taxes or red tape will be cut to reduce bankruptcies.
We cut taxes for 22 million Canadians.
- misdirectedThe EconomyMark Strahl (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' past votes instead of responding to the question on taxes, deficits and bankruptcies.
member and his leader who supported giving the Canada child benefit to millionaires.
- misdirectedThe EconomyDan Albas (Conservative) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). substantive question.The answer imagines a Conservative scenario in BC and ends with an attack on obstruction rather than addressing Liberal policies.
all the Conservatives would offer is thoughts and prayers.
- deflectedThe EconomyJacob Mantle (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights Ontario budget investments but does not address cutting taxes or reducing bankruptcies.
the budget will deliver generational investments for the province of Ontario
- deflectedThe EconomySandra Cobena (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer points to budget investments and accuses obstruction without addressing how to stop bankruptcies or cut taxes.
the members opposite continue to obstruct this progress.
- deflectedPensionsAndréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer accuses misquoting and offers general reassurance without addressing the denial or 85,000 cases claim.
the Bloc Québécois seems to have a problem with misquoting people today.
- partly answeredPensionsAndréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer explains modernization rationale and offers case help but sidesteps the out-of-touch accusation.
Doing nothing would have jeopardized the payments of millions of seniors.
- misdirectedPublic SafetyTim Uppal (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the motion as window dressing and pivots to demanding support for Liberal bills instead of addressing the loophole question.
If the Conservatives were serious about solving the problem, rather than doing this window covering they have brought with this motion, which essentially is moot because Bill C-12 already does everything they are asking for, they would approve lawful access and consent today to moving that bill forward.
- misdirectedPublic SafetyTim Uppal (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). substantive question.Answer claims problem already solved and accuses obstruction rather than confirming support for the motion.
here we have yet another Conservative who probably needs to remove his fingers from his ears, because we have already solved this problem.
- deflectedPublic SafetyFrank Caputo (Conservative) asked Randeep Sarai (Liberal). substantive question.Answer disputes premise about house arrest and restates existing law without answering yes/no on supporting the motion.
I find it pretty amazing that legislators on the other side do not know the legislation that is already here.
- misdirectedPublic SafetyTamara Jansen (Conservative) asked Randeep Sarai (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to urging passage of other bills and ignores the specific motion on refugee claims.
can I get the Conservatives to pass Bill C-2 ? Can I get lawful access passed?
- misdirectedPublic SafetyAmanpreet Gill (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites premier support for Liberal bills and urges other legislation instead of addressing the motion.
If the member is interested in doing more to combat extortion, he could help accelerate the bail and sentencing reform act, which tightens bail for violent extortion and hardens sentences for offenders.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryRaquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends electrification policy and attacks Conservative stance without addressing the subsidy for foreign EVs.
We just do not understand why the Conservatives are so against electrification at a time when, in five years, 40% of all the cars sold worldwide will be EVs.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryRaquel Dancho (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the subsidy by instead posing a rhetorical counter-question implying a boycott.
Is my colleague saying right now to call for a boycott against American EVs, which are made with Canadian parts by Canadian auto workers?
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing Conservatives on tariffs rather than addressing the subsidy for American EVs.
after being in a tariff war for almost a year, it is surprising to finally hear the Conservatives denounce the tariffs imposed on the Canadian automotive sector.
- misdirectedAutomotive IndustryGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking the questioner's implied boycott position instead of responding to the GST proposal.
When he calls for a boycott of electric vehicles made in the United States, is he saying that workers manufacturing auto parts for this sector will—
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryAdam Chambers (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for not supporting government measures rather than addressing the subsidy for foreign EVs.
it is shocking that the opposition members do not recognize the measures the government has taken to support the auto sector, to support workers and to make sure that we are investing in national projects.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryArpan Khanna (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to general praise for government actions and urges voting with them instead of addressing the tax withholding change.
They want this government to keep doing what we have been doing, which is to support auto workers, support unions, support auto manufacturing and ensure that we are, together, building Canada strong.
- misdirectedAutomotive IndustryArpan Khanna (Conservative) asked Evan Solomon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for talking down the economy and pivots to unrelated investments instead of the subsidy issue.
breaking news for the opposition: we are in a trade war.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryEric Duncan (Conservative) asked Evan Solomon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives for blocking measures and changes the subject to broader government plans.
the only party going in reverse is the Conservative Party.
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryKelly DeRidder (Conservative) asked John Zerucelli (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the subsidy question by urging passage of the budget and highlighting unrelated job numbers.
Unfortunately, the members keep blocking the budget.
- partly answeredPensionsEric Lefebvre (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses budget claim and offers case help but ignores responsibility and apology demand.
We are actually under budget for this modernization of a 60-year-old system, migrating more than 7.5 million Canadians to this new system.
- deflectedPensionsGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores cost overrun and software criticism to praise public servants instead.
I am very grateful to the public servants who are working hard to learn a new system very quickly.
- misdirectedForestry IndustryJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.Turns to attacking Conservatives for obstructing rather than addressing tariff or job loss timeline.
I would like to remind the member opposite that while the Conservatives are obstructing our progress, we have proposed $2.5 billion in support from the government to go to the forestry sector.
- partly answeredRoyal Canadian Mounted PoliceTodd Doherty (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.Expresses support and commits to working on facilities but provides no timeline or explanation for delay.
I will work with Commissioner Duheme to ensure that those who require the support, including new facilities, are addressed.
- deflectedForeign AffairsDon Davies (NDP) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.Focuses on consular aid for Canadians and avoids any stance on Cuba or U.S. policy.
Our top priority will always be the safety and security of Canadians, and our foreign policy is based on that.
- partly answeredHealthGord Johns (NDP) asked Marjorie Michel (Liberal). substantive question.States ongoing review with Alberta but offers no enforcement commitment or timeline.
I am working closely with my counterpart in the province.
- answeredPoints of OrderElizabeth May (Green) asked Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Directly clarifies the intent behind the unanimous consent request for Bill C-2.
my intention when I asked for unanimous consent on Bill C-2 was to get it to committee stage, not to pass it through the House.