Commons debates budget bill as opposition attacks spending and debt

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. misdirected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' motives instead of providing any number or details on Bill C-3.It is a shameful thing that the Conservative Party members have decided, of all the issues, to come back to the House and talk about these things.
2. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer defends the minister with statistics but does not address whether she deserves the job or name a better alternative.let me just say at the outset that the Minister of Immigration is doing an outstanding job.
3. deflected
   The EconomyChris Warkentin (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to foreign investment figures without addressing inflation, deficits, or housing affordability.Canada has received the highest level of foreign direct investment in 18 years.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyChris Warkentin (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' voting record rather than addressing household debt or inflationary spending.we will take no lessons from the Conservatives.
5. deflected
   The EconomyDominique Vien (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to past votes on social programs without addressing youth financial anxiety or household debt.Where was my colleague when it was time to vote, for example, for the Canadian pharmacare program?
6. partly answered
   SeniorsDominique Vien (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions one benefit for seniors but does not address the minister's absence or specific cases like Jeannette Larrivée.We have taken action with the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, for example.
7. deflected
   PensionsChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the new system but does not address errors affecting 85,000 retirees or their financial planning.Today, we have a new system that works, that allows people to self-register and that will serve some 7.7 million Canadians.
8. deflected
   PensionsChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the new system but does not address the call for an independent inquiry into Cúram problems.There are 7.7 million seniors already on the new system.
9. misdirected
   Public Services and ProcurementSébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer falsely claims the question is about old age security and ignores the IT contracts inquiry entirely.I think the question is about old age security, so I will stick to that program.
10. deflected
    The EconomyDane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes government bills and accuses Conservatives of stalling instead of addressing the affordability question.The Conservatives seem to want to stall our housing agenda every step of the way.
11. deflected
    The EconomyDane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government measures and criticizes Conservative rhetoric without addressing the claim that the rich get richer.what Canadians are tired of is rhetoric that says that Canada is broken and that we are not getting ahead.
12. deflected
    The EconomyTamara Jansen (Conservative) asked Jennifer McKelvie (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights housing programs but does not address lowering costs for families or the worry about staying afloat.our government cares deeply about affordability for young Canadians.
13. deflected
    The EconomyTamara Jansen (Conservative) asked Jennifer McKelvie (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative voting record instead of justifying spending that limits grandchildren's futures.Conservatives claim they care about young people, yet they voted against the national housing strategy.
14. deflected
    The EconomyTed Falk (Conservative) asked Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames external factors for food costs and attacks Conservatives rather than addressing how to lower costs.Canadians are sick and tired of the alternative Conservative facts from the opposition.
15. misdirected
    HousingKerry Diotte (Conservative) asked Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing Conservative positions on benefits instead of explaining the affordability crisis or household debt.it is quite something to hear the Conservatives talk about household debt and the real concerns of middle-income and low-income Canadians but, at the same time call for, over the years, and I think it is still their position, the Canada child benefit to be eliminated
16. deflected
    The EconomyJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Caroline Desrochers (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes housing plans and lists Conservative votes against measures without addressing the debt and anxiety statistics.it is ironic to hear the Conservatives talk about this when they voted against the tax credit for first-time home buyers
17. deflected
    Rail TransportationJean-Denis Garon (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the project without addressing the expropriation concerns raised.We will be diligent about this project. We will show respect for elected officials, respect for farmers, respect for the people who live along the route.
18. deflected
    Rail TransportationJean-Denis Garon (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights consultations but deflects by questioning the opposition instead of answering directly.Will the Bloc Québécois do the same?
19. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementStephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the cost estimate distinction and backlog reduction but does not fully explain the overruns to seniors.In fact, we are way under the estimate as it stands, and we have just started.
20. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementStephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reframes success around migrations rather than addressing repeated cost increases and delays.if 7.7 million migrations to a new system is a failure compared to 85,000 cases with missing information on paper applications, I am not sure how the Conservatives are doing accounting.
21. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementKelly Block (Conservative) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends modernization and cites migration numbers without addressing budget overruns or senior impacts.This system has already brought 7.7 million seniors on board, and more will come.
22. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementKelly Block (Conservative) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the question's premise and the opposition rather than explaining cost overruns.it would be nice to be asked a serious question, one rooted in facts or one rooted in numbers.
23. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementAnna Roberts (Conservative) asked Stephanie McLean (Liberal). substantive question.The answer justifies hiring consultants but does not address why public servants were not trusted for the project.These are not jobs that last forever in the government.
24. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims the program is within budget and highlights modernization without addressing the reported overruns.He knows that this program is within budget.
25. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the new system and old errors instead of addressing the 85,000 current cases.It would have been arrogant to ignore this outdated system, a system that lacked accuracy and that constantly made mistakes.
26. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins explaining the software but is cut off before addressing the cost overrun.Cúram is a software system. In fact, it is going to serve three separate—
27. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly counters the cost claim with on-time payments and offers help for remaining cases.7.7 million recipients of OAS on the new system received their benefits on time and without a hitch.
28. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodJohn Barlow (Conservative) asked Heath MacDonald (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the disappointment and states the independent decision while committing to alternatives.I am certainly disappointed, and I have said publicly that I supported the application.
29. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodJohn Barlow (Conservative) asked Heath MacDonald (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of exaggeration and points to Hansard rather than addressing the broken promise claim.He is exaggerating the facts. It was in committee. It is in the Hansard.
30. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodDavid Bexte (Conservative) asked Heath MacDonald (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing work with Health but does not commit to approving emergency access.We are working very closely with the Department of Health, which is in charge of the PMRA, and we will continue to advocate on their behalf.
31. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodFraser Tolmie (Conservative) asked Heath MacDonald (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats advocacy but avoids any action on the emergency request or broken promise.We will continue to advocate on behalf of the prairie provinces and Alberta.
32. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansJonathan Rowe (Conservative) asked Ernie Klassen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states general principles on science-based decisions without addressing the bill or Newfoundland access.fisheries management decisions must be rooted in science for the long-term economic prosperity of coastal communities.
33. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipRhonda Kirkland (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts blame to provinces and avoids addressing immigration policy or the minister's responsibility.The provincial courts should be handling these cases.
34. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipRhonda Kirkland (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again blames provincial justice administration instead of engaging with immigration system loopholes.This is a failure in the administration of justice, which is a provincial issue.
35. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipJoël Godin (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to unrelated positive statistics rather than addressing the listed asylum and screening issues.Canada's immigration system is the envy of the world.
36. deflected
    Natural ResourcesAaron Gunn (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as conspiracy-seeking without committing on the permit decision.the digging for conspiracies about Brookfield is just exhausting.
37. partly answered
    HousingAlexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Caroline Desrochers (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers some program details but begins with an insulting remark about the asker's research.I know the NDP do not have much of a budget for information, but I really encourage its members to do more research.
38. deflected
    HealthLeah Gazan (NDP) asked Maggie Chi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer gives a general statement on women's health without addressing the specific call for funding access to care.Our government will always work to remove these barriers and close the gender gap in research, ensuring equitable health care for everybody, including women.
39. partly answered
    Business of the HouseChris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines the schedule and offers general reassurance on farmers but does not commit to the requested action on strychnine.We are going to absolutely look after our farmers from coast to coast to coast, including those very hard-working farmers on the Prairies.