Opposition moves supply day motion attacking Liberal sovereign wealth fund

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1. deflected
   FinanceMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to praising skilled trades investments and attacking Conservatives instead of addressing the $37B spending or inflation concerns.if investing in skilled trades workers and opportunities for young people and helping apprentices in the pipeline finish with their Red Seals is inflationary, unnecessary spending, I guess we see where these guys are going in terms of their support.
2. deflected
   FinanceMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to listing trades workers and accusing Conservatives of leaving people behind rather than addressing the spending or middle-class impacts.I do not know which Canadians the member is talking about, but let me talk about some of the hard-working people across the country who are working so hard together to build up this country, people like electricians, plumbers, automotive technicians, crane operators and heavy-equipment operators.
3. deflected
   FinanceAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked John Zerucelli (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims best fiscal position and quotes a union member on infrastructure instead of addressing deficit, inflation or health care spending comparisons.This is a historic announcement from our Liberal Government. Supporting apprentices and Ironworker Union Training Centres through investments like UTIP is a critical part in delivering Canada's historic level of infrastructure investment.
4. deflected
   FinanceAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to housing affordability and rents instead of responding to inflation, debt servicing or credit card budgeting claims.The opposition does not seem to ever want to talk about affordable housing and the success that we are having, bringing rents down for 18 months in a row.
5. deflected
   FinancePierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to tariffs and fiscal position in G7 while ignoring the question about balancing the budget or acting like an economist.when I listen to the Conservatives, I am struck by how casually they treat the tariff war.
6. deflected
   FinancePierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights job creation and growth stats instead of addressing unresolved tariffs or lack of concrete solutions in the update.In the past six months, we have created 96,000 jobs. That is far more than would have been created by the Conservatives.
7. misdirected
   Oil and Gas IndustryYves Perron (Bloc) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses climate progress and EV sales rather than explaining aid to oil companies versus SMEs facing tariffs.what we see in the spring economic update is that we are making progress in the fight against climate change and in protecting nature.
8. deflected
   Oil and Gas IndustryYves Perron (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's sincerity and pivots to Quebec projects and steel/aluminum aid instead of justifying oil company support.I hope my colleague is kidding. I do not think he even believes his own words when he reads them.
9. deflected
   Oil and Gas IndustryPatrick Bonin (Bloc) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the tax credit expansion for enhanced oil recovery and pivots to unrelated conservation measures.The strategy includes a marine conservation area in James Bay.
10. deflected
    FinanceLeslyn Lewis (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists general economic claims without addressing the planned sale of public assets like airports.Wages are up by 4.7%, outpacing inflation.
11. deflected
    FinanceLeslyn Lewis (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes projects and affordability measures while avoiding the question on selling infrastructure and rising debt.We are making sure that life is more affordable for Canadians.
12. deflected
    FinanceAndrew Lawton (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights the sovereign wealth fund and fiscal position but does not address the deficit increase or media funding claim.We just tabled the spring economic update, which confirms that we have the strongest fiscal position in the G7.
13. misdirected
    FinanceAndrew Lawton (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's repeated questions and the leader's work history instead of explaining the spending and credit card payments.They have a leader who has never worked a day outside of this House.
14. deflected
    FinanceRachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recites economic statistics and dismisses the claims without addressing the admission of failure or promise to do better.20 trade and security deals have made a 40% increase in non-U.S. trade; wages are growing faster than inflation;
15. deflected
    FinanceRachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats growth and fiscal statistics while ignoring the doubled deficit and its impact on Canadians.We are number two in economic growth in the G7.
16. deflected
    FinanceCathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Buckley Belanger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins to reference the economic update but provides no response to the question on debt burdens for future generations.I want to point out that as a result of the spring economic update—
17. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementSébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the opposition instead of explaining the purpose of the $451 million.The members opposite would rather have Canadians use an outdated system that was breaking down.
18. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementSébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates committee appearances and budget claims without addressing the call for a public inquiry.I have been in front of committee at least twice talking about this, and our officials have also appeared at committee to talk about Cúram.
19. misdirected
    FinanceLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Madeleine Chenette (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to sports investments instead of addressing deficit impacts on families and food affordability.Sports are the cornerstone of our nation.
20. misdirected
    FinanceLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marie-Gabrielle Ménard (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to local benefits and school food programs rather than responding to the food affordability question.On June 5, 39,500 people will benefit from the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.
21. deflected
    FinanceBernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Nathalie Provost (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends investments in general terms without acknowledging the doubled deficit or policy continuity.When we increase the deficit, it is not to spend for the sake of spending.
22. deflected
    FinanceBernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Claude Guay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights G7 position and investments while avoiding the question on being out of touch with affordability realities.I am not sure who is out of touch with reality.
23. misdirected
    FinanceEric Lefebvre (Conservative) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's stance on defence instead of addressing Cúram cost overruns or the credit card limit question.They are against Canada's defence and security industry, which generates $14 billion in annual revenue and supports 81,000 full-time jobs and 200,000 indirect jobs—
24. misdirected
    FinanceVincent Ho (Conservative) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists major projects instead of addressing food affordability or the credit card spending critique.There is 5 Wing Goose Bay, which is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs, with $8 billion;
25. deflected
    FinanceVincent Ho (Conservative) asked Maninder Sidhu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists infrastructure projects instead of addressing the deficit and cost-of-living concerns.This is how we build Canada strong.
26. deflected
    FinanceLaila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to G7 fiscal position and specific tax measures without tackling the core deficit question.What is our fiscal position in the G7? It is the best.
27. deflected
    FinanceLaila Goodridge (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). loaded question.The response challenges the premise by listing programs rather than committing to reduced deficits.I would love a direct question.
28. deflected
    FinanceGrant Jackson (Conservative) asked Rebecca Chartrand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to listing Manitoba projects and questions the asker's stance instead of addressing spending reduction.What exactly is the member opposite against?
29. misdirected
    FinanceGrant Jackson (Conservative) asked Rebecca Chartrand (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the member's voting record and avoids any discussion of deficit reduction.The member opposite has voted against everything that will actually help Manitobans
30. deflected
    FinanceMarc Dalton (Conservative) asked Jill McKnight (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes skilled trades investments instead of addressing food affordability or deficit spending.We are investing $2 billion to encourage young people to pursue careers in the skilled trades.
31. deflected
    FinanceDalwinder Gill (Conservative) asked Corey Hogan (Liberal). loaded question.The response highlights benefits and energy infrastructure rather than ending deficit spending.That is what we are doing with the groceries and essentials benefit.
32. misdirected
    FinanceKevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Buckley Belanger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's record over multiple years instead of addressing the credit card budgeting question.Year one, they did nothing. Year two, they did nothing.
33. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipBrad Redekopp (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refuses to address the specific permit decision and instead restates general policy while citing privacy.We cannot comment on an individual case due to privacy laws, but I want to assure all Canadians that Canada has rigorous admissibility requirements, and we have been very clear that IRGC members and senior Iranian officials are inadmissible to Canada.
34. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again avoids the specific case and repeats the same general inadmissibility statement.Having said that, I am unable to comment on one particular case.
35. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the demand for an explanation from the minister by citing privacy and restating policy.Having said that, on the individual case in question, I am unable to comment due to privacy concerns.
36. misdirected
    FinanceZiad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the debt and affordability question and instead attacks the opposition for using scripted questions.I do have to ask this of the opposition: Is it the best that Canadians deserve to have scripted questions that came from the Leader of the Opposition 33 times here in question period, or should Conservatives be asking something more pertinent and relevant to Canadians' daily lives?
37. answered
    Air TransportationAlexandre Boulerice (Independent) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses airport safety standards and international cooperation.I can assure the House and all Canadians that our aviation safety system is among the best in the world.
38. partly answered
    Mental Health and AddictionsLeah Gazan (NDP) asked Maggie Chi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general government actions on addiction but does not address the specific funding cuts or deaths mentioned.We have expanded treatment. We are supporting community-based prevention, and we are working with provinces and territories to make sure that we have the support that we need for each community.
39. misdirected
    Business of the HouseLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer evades the business-of-the-House question and attacks the opposition for scripted questions instead.people watching at home know that Conservative Party members asked literally the exact same question about 32 or 33 times today, written by their leader and handed to them.