Commons opens second reading debate on Indian Act registration bill

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   International TradeMichael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms willingness to negotiate but pivots to opposition copying government ideas instead of addressing the specific proposals.We can get to a good deal. This is exactly why the Prime Minister is engaged, but this is also exactly why our colleague, the Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade , is in Washington today, meeting with the U.S. Trade Representative to do that work.
2. deflected
   International TradeMichael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the offer to form a working group and instead lectures Conservatives to copy government talking points.The Conservatives should just get on board.
3. partly answered
   The EconomyMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the contraction but counters with other positive data rather than addressing responsibility.Of course it is unfortunate that we saw a contraction of 0.6% in real GDP, but what else does the report say?
4. misdirected
   The EconomyMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the economic critique and instead attacks the questioner with a partisan label.while the apparent new trade critic or maybe foreign affairs critic from Bowmanville—Oshawa North talks about a hissy-fit doctrine with the Conservative Party
5. deflected
   The EconomyDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids the G7 decline question by citing unrelated job and export numbers.I have a great deal of respect for my colleague, but I have to correct her because we created more jobs last year than the United States did.
6. partly answered
   The EconomyDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses the GDP report by noting positive demand and investment but does not engage the red-tape or auto-sector concerns.In this case, the report shows that, in the fourth quarter of this year, domestic demand was very strong and private investment has picked back up.
7. deflected
   Public Services and ProcurementYves Perron (Bloc) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). substantive question.Dodges the call for an inquiry by directing the member to read existing reports instead of answering.with all due respect to the member opposite, I would recommend that he read the Auditor General's report on the modernization of benefits or the testimony and two reports from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts
8. deflected
   Public Services and ProcurementYves Perron (Bloc) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). substantive question.Rejects the premise of cost overruns and inquiry without addressing the call for transparency or victims.There is no cost overrun. The first phase of this project is on track with respect to modernizing old age security.
9. partly answered
   IndustryMario Simard (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses discussions and intent to find solution but avoids committing to the specific $30 million request.I have worked with the Bloc Québécois before to find solutions, and we will find a solution.
10. misdirected
    The EconomyKyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the economy question entirely and instead attacks the asker over an unrelated prior incident.He made a whole thing in here about CAMI in Ingersoll and did not even talk to the union in question.
11. deflected
    The EconomyKyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts blame to Conservatives and Trump rather than addressing the tariff and job loss question directly.Why are they not able to say that the trade war is because President Trump decided to impose tariffs on the world, including Canada?
12. deflected
    The EconomyWilliam Stevenson (Conservative) asked Yasir Naqvi (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids ownership of economic performance and pivots to trade diversification and criticizing opposition.While those members on their side are trying to figure out whether they are having a hissy fit about this or not, we on this side are focused on creating good-paying jobs across Canada.
13. partly answered
    The EconomyTako Van Popta (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). substantive question.Provides specific growth and job figures but does not address youth debt or hope concerns.What we find out in today's report is that for the year 2025, the whole year, economic growth in Canada was plus 1.7%.
14. deflected
    The EconomyGaétan Malette (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the youth anxiety and shrinking economy question to discuss forestry support and urge cooperation.I really do hope, however, that Conservatives will bring that forward more positively in the House generally, and help us vote in support of an agenda that is trying to modernize and strengthen the forestry sector in Canada.
15. deflected
    The EconomyMike Lake (Conservative) asked Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Dodges admission of economic failure by claiming a mandate and attacking Conservative messaging.Contrary to what Conservatives like to spread, misinformation, Canada is still the best country in the world to call home.
16. misdirected
    The EconomyMike Lake (Conservative) asked Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores broken promises and instead accuses Conservatives of not supporting team Canada.You have a choice. You can either come onside and be a part of team Canada, or continue what you are doing, which is not representing your constituents.
17. partly answered
    Marine TransportationClaude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers to investigate but provides no commitment to include marine transportation.I will be happy to look into this issue with her.
18. deflected
    Marine TransportationClaude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Redirects to economic development funding instead of addressing inclusion of marine transport in the subsidy.my colleague is also well aware that if the company in question is struggling financially, then we can work together to support it through Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
19. partly answered
    The EconomyLaila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights existing programs but does not address reversing the reported rise in child poverty.that same report mentions how our government's investments in the Canada child benefit, in dental care and in child care are helping families lower their cost of living.
20. misdirected
    The EconomyLaila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts to criticizing Conservatives for not supporting programs rather than addressing government actions on poverty.Why has it been so difficult for us to have a permanent national school food program in this country?
21. misdirected
    The EconomyJamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids the question by attacking Conservative voting record instead of explaining poverty trends.Why will they not support a national school food program that we have put in place?
22. misdirected
    The EconomyJamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on opposition criticism and past remarks rather than responding to poverty statistics.When it comes to the school food program, the hon. member across the way called it "garbage" a few months ago.
23. misdirected
    The EconomyHelena Konanz (Conservative) asked Caroline Desrochers (Liberal). substantive question.Uses irony to attack the Conservatives' lack of a plan instead of addressing the poverty trend.it is really ironic for the Conservatives to talk down our programs, when they do not even have a plan.
24. deflected
    The EconomyGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). loaded question.Defends the principle of social programs without engaging the premise that they are failing to reduce poverty.On this side of the House, we firmly believe that the government has a role to play in reducing poverty through social programs.
25. deflected
    The EconomyGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue but pivots to general economic growth advice without addressing why spending failed to reduce poverty.The way to do that is by increasing economic growth to create good jobs that can provide good family incomes.
26. deflected
    The EconomyMel Arnold (Conservative) asked Jenna Sudds (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past programs instead of addressing when or how poverty will be reduced.I would like to draw attention to the fact that there is no government in history that has done more to support families across this country.
27. misdirected
    The EconomyMichael Kram (Conservative) asked Buckley Belanger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to comparing progress against Conservatives rather than explaining the rise in poverty.Any day of the week, I will compare our progress on helping families afford the needs of their children to the Conservatives, who have cut and gut many programs in the past.
28. deflected
    The EconomyPhilip Lawrence (Conservative) asked Wade Grant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shares a personal anecdote about school meals instead of addressing the affordability crisis or taxes on food.When I go down to my community centre, I watch kids go into our community centre.
29. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementKelly Block (Conservative) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies cost overruns and corrects the premise without explaining delays for seniors.There is no cost overrun on this project.
30. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementKelly Block (Conservative) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes future benefits and project necessity while avoiding the question on overruns and timeliness.this modernization project is the largest IT project ever undertaken by the Government of Canada.
31. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementKelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames the prior Conservative government for inaction instead of addressing current senior impacts.the Conservatives at the time, who were in government, chose to do nothing about it.
32. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementKelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states benefits are delivered on time for most but offers case-by-case help without admitting systemic failure.7.7 million seniors are receiving their benefits on time and accurately in a system that is now designed to be more modern, accessible and secure.
33. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementAnna Roberts (Conservative) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). loaded question.Answer denies overrun and pivots to necessity of modernization without addressing accountability or AG findings.
34. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementBernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites reports and scale of project while avoiding the management and consultant accountability question.We are obviously working to address the outstanding cases, but let us please keep in perspective that this is the single-largest IT modernization project the Government of Canada has ever had
35. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansJohn Williamson (Conservative) asked Ernie Klassen (Liberal). loaded question.Answer affirms investment in harbours but does not address the specific $250 million promise or condemned wharves.That is exactly why our government is investing hundreds of millions of dollars into our small craft harbours.
36. misdirected
    Public SafetyDane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Vince Gasparro (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to accusing Conservatives of obstruction instead of addressing VIN data access or car theft prevention.Why do you not come over here and join us in catching the criminals?
37. partly answered
    LabourLeah Gazan (NDP) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms opposition to unpaid work and mentions an investigation but ignores the request to repeal section 107.We take any kind of claims of unpaid work very seriously.
38. answered
    HousingElizabeth May (Green) asked Caroline Desrochers (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses federal action via new B.C. partnership and current project delivery for the housing need.our government announced a new partnership with B.C. that will deliver 1,100 homes across the province, with shovels in the ground in the months to come.