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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   FinanceLarry Brock (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the spending question and instead mocks the asker while pivoting to unrelated IMF praise.I know it is Friday, but it seems that my colleague has the wrong QP card.
2. deflected
   FinanceLarry Brock (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the waste and inflation claims by again citing IMF growth figures and defending Liberal identity.It is astonishing. I know it is Friday and things are light because there is sunshine in Ottawa, but no results?
3. deflected
   FinanceLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the fiscal update question by claiming the asker has the wrong question and repeating IMF talking points.I have a great deal of respect for my colleague. I know it is Friday, but I think he is asking the wrong question.
4. misdirected
   FinanceLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the compassion request and instead attacks the member's voting record on social programs.we know that my colleague has a big heart. That is why we were a bit surprised that he voted against the OAS increase, the dental care program, the school food program and the Canada child benefit.
5. deflected
   FinanceKelly Block (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer evades the fiscal update question by challenging the member to list cuts instead of addressing spending.Yesterday, I asked Conservatives to table a detailed list of spending cuts they propose, because they talk about inflationary spending.
6. misdirected
   FinanceKelly Block (Conservative) asked Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns the question into an attack on the Conservative position regarding specific benefit programs.She would deny them child care, she would deny them dental and she would lower their Canada child benefit.
7. deflected
   Natural ResourcesYves Perron (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the pipeline funding question and pivots to unrelated Quebec mining and shipyard projects.There was the announcement for a new graphite mine. We saw the opening of the Contrecoeur shipyard, a megaproject that will create thousands of jobs in the Montreal region
8. deflected
   Natural ResourcesYves Perron (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the pipeline subsidy question by listing other Quebec economic achievements instead.It is important to know that Quebec is one of the world's top mining countries, and Quebeckers are proud of that.
9. deflected
   Natural ResourcesPatrick Bonin (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the climate and pipeline criticism entirely and pivots to an unrelated Quebec port announcement.We will continue to build and create jobs and opportunities for Quebeckers and for our entire great country.
10. misdirected
    FinanceShannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the debt position but then turns to demanding cuts from the asker instead of addressing spending control.What are the cuts she would propose that would allow us to meet her objective of reducing what is already the lowest net debt and one of the lowest deficits in the G7?
11. misdirected
    FinanceShannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Kody Blois (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites IMF data but pivots to questioning Conservative positions on military spending rather than addressing deficit-driven inflation.Is the member suggesting we should not spend $60 billion to support our men and women in uniform?
12. deflected
    FinanceBranden Leslie (Conservative) asked Yasir Naqvi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers general remarks on investing in Canadians but never addresses the specific $90 billion spending or debt-servicing costs raised.Canadians deserve serious leadership, and that is precisely what the Prime Minister and the government are doing: We are investing in Canadians as a bridge to a better future tomorrow.
13. misdirected
    The EconomyBranden Leslie (Conservative) asked Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservative leader's past remarks and lists programs to cut instead of responding to grocery-price and affordability data.I remind my colleagues that it was their leader who stood in front of the home of a waitress and called it a shack.
14. deflected
    EthicsMichael Barrett (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ethics rules and blind-trust compliance but immediately shifts to attacking the Conservative leader's security clearance.
15. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes space-launch benefits but never justifies the $200 million lease payment or addresses the insider allegations.This is what we are investing in, essential capabilities that protect Canada and create massive economic benefits for Canadians.
16. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats sovereignty and security talking points while ignoring the specific allegations of insider dealings and overpayment.It is important for us to assert our sovereignty and our security in space-based communications, particularly in the Arctic.
17. deflected
    LabourChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general TFW and EI stats instead of addressing the Saint-Jean vs Montreal regional disparity.In terms of ensuring that our EI program tackles the needs of all communities across the country, that is something that our government remains committed to, especially at a time when our EI program is so essential to Canadian workers right across the country.
18. partly answered
    LabourChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The response acknowledges the issue and ongoing engagement without committing to specific rule changes.We are keenly aware of the situation described by my Bloc Québécois colleague, and we continue to engage with the Government of Quebec on this matter.
19. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipBurton Bailey (Conservative) asked Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the interim federal health program, its history, and cost-control measures.Yes, this program does provide health care for people seeking asylum.
20. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipBurton Bailey (Conservative) asked Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). loaded question.The response shifts to criticizing the Conservatives' approach rather than addressing the policy question.The Conservatives demonize, they play right-wing politics and they embrace populism.
21. answered
    HealthHelena Konanz (Conservative) asked Maggie Chi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides context on the program's origin under the prior government and reasons for ending it.As the member knows, PrescribeIT was developed and introduced under the previous government at a request of the provinces and territories.
22. partly answered
    HealthHelena Konanz (Conservative) asked Maggie Chi (Liberal). substantive question.The response focuses on past introduction and future collaboration without addressing accountability questions.Unfortunately, the uptake was not high. There were a lot of lessons learned.
23. deflected
    International TradeDavid McKenzie (Conservative) asked Maninder Sidhu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes ongoing efforts without specifying actions on initiating the CUSMA review.With our new advisory council, we will continue to take a team Canada approach to the CUSMA review.
24. deflected
    International TradeKyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Tim Louis (Liberal). loaded question.The response promotes broader trade strategy instead of addressing the specific delay claims.At the same time, Canadians gave us a mandate to expand our non-U.S. trade with the world.
25. deflected
    International TradeKyle Seeback (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts focus to non-US trade diversification and avoids any timeline for removing US tariffs.our strategy is actually to double non-U.S. trade over the next 10 years and to continue working on the CUSMA review, as the minister is doing.
26. deflected
    International TradeScott Aitchison (Conservative) asked Maninder Sidhu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes non-US export growth and port records while ignoring the demand for US tariff removal timeline.Our efforts are working. They are leading to real results. Last year, there was a 17% increase in non-U.S. exports.
27. deflected
    International TradeScott Aitchison (Conservative) asked Tim Louis (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses consultation process and best-deal rhetoric but provides no plan or results on tariffs.We are consulting with Canadians. We are consulting with industries. We are using every legal, diplomatic and economic tool
28. misdirected
    International TradeKathy Borrelli (Conservative) asked Karim Bardeesy (Liberal). loaded question.Answer rejects premise outright and pivots to unrelated local Windsor projects instead of addressing section 232 tariffs.I entirely reject the premise of that question. We are there for the workers right now.
29. deflected
    International TradeScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Kody Blois (Liberal). loaded question.Answer points to existing CUSMA and review process without giving a date or addressing the missed deadline.we already have a trade deal with the United States. It is called CUSMA, and we are going through the review process.
30. deflected
    International TradeScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights non-US trade agreements and diversification while sidestepping the US trade weakness claim.the reality is that we, along with this country as a whole, are continuing to diversify non-U.S. trade.
31. partly answered
    International TradeJim Bélanger (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer corrects tariff figure, notes supports given, and states engagement with US though without specific timeline.The combined duties and tariffs are scheduled to go down to 35%, based on the updates that came out the last couple of weeks
32. deflected
    International TradeJim Bélanger (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists unrelated economic stats and attacks opposition record instead of addressing lack of tariff progress.Wages have grown faster than inflation every month that the Prime Minister has been Prime Minister.
33. deflected
    International TradeMel Arnold (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the tariff negotiation question by attacking Conservative positions instead.Contrast that with the Conservative position, with the member's colleague going to Washington and saying that Canadians are having a hissy fit and their getting up every day and systematically urging us to take any deal.
34. deflected
    International TradeMel Arnold (Conservative) asked Maninder Sidhu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the leverage and delay criticism by pivoting to past Conservative advice and a team Canada slogan.We do not want to go back to 2018, when the Conservatives asked us to capitulate and take any deal.
35. answered
    Indigenous AffairsChak Au (Conservative) asked Brendan Hanley (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the private property rights question by stating the government's position and appeal.All discussions of aboriginal title at the federal level exclude private property.
36. partly answered
    The EnvironmentJeff Kibble (Conservative) asked Wade Grant (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges the issue and promises action but provides no specifics on authorities or timeline.We will work with them and work with others to ensure that no illegal dumping occurs on their property.
37. answered
    Steel and Aluminum IndustryHeather McPherson (NDP) asked Karim Bardeesy (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly affirms agreement with building Canadian steel capacity and working with unions.We look forward to working with the United Steelworkers and other industrial unions, as well as employers and businesses, to maximize the use of Canadian steel in Canada.
38. deflected
    Steel and Aluminum IndustryHeather McPherson (NDP) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists some labour reps but evades expanding the council by shifting to a steel plant visit.I was proud, just a couple of weeks ago, to visit Sault Ste. Marie, with my incredible colleague from Sault Ste. Marie, to visit Algoma Steel and to meet with the steelworkers to talk about the exciting future of building Canada strong, buying Canadian and seeing that electric arc furnace fired up.
39. misdirected
    Steel and Aluminum IndustryMichael Barrett (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the unanimous consent request and instead gives notice to end debate on unrelated business.with respect to the consideration of Government Business No. 9, I give notice that at the next sitting of the House a minister of the Crown shall move, pursuant to Standing Order 57, that debate be not further adjourned.