Commons debates Strong and Free Elections Act as tariff and tax clashes dominate QP

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1. deflected
   TaxationLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the gas tax question and pivots to unrelated wage statistics.wages in Canada increased by 4.7% in the last year since the Prime Minister took office.
2. deflected
   The EconomyLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer avoids the specific affordability questions by citing inflation and job numbers instead.Inflation in Canada in February was 1.8%.
3. deflected
   TaxationMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists prior tax cuts without addressing the rejected gas tax motion or wealth gap claim.We have already cut taxes by 28¢ a litre.
4. deflected
   TaxationMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the 28¢ claim and compares to the US rather than explaining the partial and temporary cut.We have reduced the tax on a litre of gasoline by 28¢; the United States, zero.
5. deflected
   TaxationShuvaloy Majumdar (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer contrasts visions and cites growth metrics instead of addressing the gas tax rejection.On the Conservative side, members want the tired approach of cutting taxes for the wealthy and hoping everybody else works things out.
6. deflected
   The EconomyShuvaloy Majumdar (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer defends benefits without engaging the insolvency or wealth gap statistics raised.Families know that this government is here to support them in these times and in all times.
7. answered
   International TradeChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly acknowledges the tariff change and outlines ongoing diplomatic efforts.Recently, two weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Commerce made changes to apply some completely unjustified tariffs on the total value of certain products rather than on the value of the steel or aluminum they contain.
8. partly answered
   International TradeChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shares concerns and mentions negotiations but does not specify concrete actions or timelines for Quebec businesses.That is precisely why my colleague raised the importance of supporting SMEs and helping workers and businesses deal with these unjustified tariffs.
9. deflected
   International TradeSimon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims equal national support without addressing specific Quebec measures or timing.We make no distinction when it comes to the importance of defending Canadian industries across the country.
10. misdirected
    TaxationMark Strahl (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservative leader personally instead of addressing the tax relief proposal.that Conservative leader and House leader questioning our Prime Minister 's economic education and experience is like a third-line beer league hockey player questioning Connor McGregor's hockey skills.
11. misdirected
    TaxationMark Strahl (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservative leader's podcast tour rather than engaging the fuel tax question.I know that leader is focused on his podcast tour and trying to save his career.
12. deflected
    TaxationLaila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past Conservative votes instead of answering whether gas taxes will be removed.Conservatives, over the six and a half years that I have been in this House, have opposed every affordability measure that helps real Canadians and families.
13. deflected
    TaxationLaila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses Conservatives of political games without addressing the call to remove all gas taxes.it seems the Conservatives are fiercely determined to become even more unpopular.
14. deflected
    TaxationDave Epp (Conservative) asked Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to what Conservatives omit and past measures instead of addressing the carbon tax and temporary relief.it is what the Conservatives do not say in their prepared speeches, written by the Conservative leader , that Canadians really need to know
15. misdirected
    TaxationDave Epp (Conservative) asked Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservative plans to cut programs rather than explaining the vote against removing fuel taxes.They are going to cut child care.
16. partly answered
    The EconomyConnie Cody (Conservative) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). loaded question.The answer provides wage and inflation data addressing affordability but does not directly confirm the described reality.Wages for Canadians right now are up 4.7% in the past year, while inflation is at about 1.8%.
17. deflected
    News Media IndustryMartin Champoux (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing supports without addressing the specific question about the economic update.we will never stop supporting a strong and independent French-language media ecosystem.
18. deflected
    News Media IndustryMartin Champoux (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights the Bloc's vote against the fund instead of addressing the economic update.but I find it ironic that the Bloc Québécois is asking us to increase a $127-million fund that it voted against in the last budget.
19. deflected
    International TradePierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question about the Prime Minister's promise and job losses by focusing on positive economic indicators.That is what building Canada strong is all about.
20. partly answered
    International TradePierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions support for Paccar but does not address the broader issues or the Prime Minister's promise.In the meantime, we are supporting our businesses, as we did with Paccar.
21. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The response refuses to address the specific incident by citing court matters.We cannot comment on specific cases and matters that are before the courts.
22. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again avoids specifics and pivots to general advice on filing taxes.It is my chance to tell Canadians to file their taxes before April 30.
23. misdirected
    The EconomyJacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response turns to criticizing the member's vote instead of addressing the debt or diesel reduction.With eight children, the Canada child benefit starts to add up to quite a bit of money each month, and, unfortunately, the member opposite voted against it.
24. deflected
    Small BusinessBrad Vis (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides general policies but does not directly respond to the report or decline in entrepreneurship.We are cutting red tape for small businesses, improving access for financing for them and helping SMEs pivot to new markets while the Prime Minister secures trade agreements with other countries.
25. deflected
    Small BusinessBrad Vis (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes FDI stats instead of addressing business closures or reversing policies.Reports show that Canada is attracting the highest level of foreign direct investment.
26. deflected
    Small BusinessMichael Guglielmin (Conservative) asked Heath MacDonald (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists investments and attacks opposition rather than addressing business closures or policy reversal.
27. deflected
    Small BusinessMichael Guglielmin (Conservative) asked Heath MacDonald (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites positive RBC report instead of committing to reverse taxes or regulations.Canada is back on the radar of global investors...Canada reached nearly $100 billion, the highest level since 2015.
28. misdirected
    Small BusinessRandy Hoback (Conservative) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to defence jobs instead of addressing small business closures or policies.we recently launched a defence industrial strategy for the country and it is taking hold.
29. partly answered
    TaxationJohn Williamson (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses tax cuts but pivots to comparison with US rather than committing to further cuts.While we have cut taxes by 28¢ a litre already, the United States has cut the taxes on gas by zero.
30. deflected
    TaxationJohn Williamson (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats prior cuts and lists benefits instead of addressing remaining taxes or further reductions.as I said, we have already cut the gas tax by 28¢.
31. partly answered
    The EconomyKurt Holman (Conservative) asked Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges unemployment challenge and points to defence spending but does not address capital flight or broader policies.The unemployment rate he talks about is an immense challenge.
32. misdirected
    The EconomyKurt Holman (Conservative) asked Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking Conservatives on social programs instead of addressing competitiveness or carbon tax.The Conservatives talk about the needs of people on the ground, yet they do not want to support dental care.
33. deflected
    EthicsMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the ethics question entirely and pivots to attacking Conservative rail policy.However, let us talk about high-speed rail.
34. deflected
    EthicsMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats a stock phrase on rules then immediately shifts to mocking the Conservative leader on rail.What this member needs to do is walk down to the front row and tell his leader to get out of the way and off the tracks
35. deflected
    EthicsMichael Barrett (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims zero findings by the commissioner then attacks the member for opposing rail.As for high-speed rail, which will go very close to, if not through this member's region, he should be ashamed of getting in the way of high-speed rail that Canadians look forward to.
36. answered
    Foreign AffairsVincent Ho (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the uncontested nomination process and Canada's ongoing opposition to Iran.Iran was nominated to the UN Committee for Programme and Coordination by acclamation.
37. partly answered
    The EnvironmentHeather McPherson (NDP) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses pipeline safety and liability but does not address tailings ponds or the specific Imperial Oil spill.In all cases, federal regulations ensure that companies, not taxpayers, are financially liable for the incidents and the reclamation.
38. partly answered
    Grocery IndustryJenny Kwan (NDP) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue of algorithmic pricing but does not explain why the motion was blocked or commit to a ban.Our position is clear: We want more choice, more competition and better prices for Canadians.
39. misdirected
    Business of the HouseAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer disputes the premise of the investment flight statistic then pivots to defending pension returns instead of addressing the business schedule question.I think my hon. friend took a few liberties with the facts.