Commons debates spring economic update bill amid finance and health clashes

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1. deflected
   FinanceSandra Cobena (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to accusing Conservatives of misleading rather than addressing the gas tax cut proposal.despite the Conservative leader and his party's best efforts to mislead Canadians about the economy, let us look at some facts—
2. deflected
   FinanceSandra Cobena (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer demands a list of cuts instead of responding to the question on gas taxes.it has been several days, if not weeks, since we asked the Conservatives to table a list of programs they would like to cut
3. deflected
   HealthAndrew Lawton (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer mocks the question's slogans and demands a list rather than addressing waste or corruption claims.we have a new winner: most empty slogans in one single question, which was just won by the member across
4. deflected
   Aerospace IndustryAndrew Lawton (Conservative) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to discussing facts without engaging the tax cut or spending critique.
5. deflected
   FinanceDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the catering spending question to highlight an unrelated aircraft announcement.the Prime Minister is in Mirabel this afternoon to announce the largest order in our country's history for airplanes
6. deflected
   FinanceDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government benefits instead of addressing the budget limit or gas tax question.The first thing that we did when we took office was to cut taxes for 22 million Canadians.
7. partly answered
   Small BusinessChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions new assistance but does not address the requested wage subsidy.we just announced one-time assistance. It consists of cashflow support for manufacturers and SMEs affected by the U.S. administration's unfair and unjustified tariffs.
8. deflected
   Small BusinessChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the assistance amount and criticizes the Bloc instead of addressing the wage subsidy request.I would be remiss if I did not draw attention to the Bloc Québécois's silence in response to the aircraft order.
9. deflected
   Small BusinessGabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates existing funding announcements without addressing the request for wage subsidies or non-debt direct support.We have been there from the beginning and we have stepped up our efforts even more recently with the $1.5 billion that was announced by the Minister of Industry on top of the $5 billion that had already been announced, specifically to help our businesses and our small and medium-sized enterprises affected by tariffs.
10. misdirected
    FinanceBranden Leslie (Conservative) asked Rebecca Chartrand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner for misinforming and lists unrelated programs instead of addressing spending and affordability.The member opposite needs to stop misinforming Canadians and recognize what we are actually doing.
11. misdirected
    FinanceBranden Leslie (Conservative) asked Heath MacDonald (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to unrelated investments in farming and ignores the question on debt interest and government spending.it is extremely important to talk about what we do invest in, and farmers are what we are investing in.
12. deflected
    TaxationRhonda Kirkland (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). loaded question.The answer insults the opposition as delusional and lists tax cuts without addressing the specific gas tax reduction request.perhaps I should say that, if we are focused on illusions, the Conservatives are delusional.
13. misdirected
    TaxationRhonda Kirkland (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins to blame a war in Iran and cuts off without engaging the question on carbon tax or oil production.the reason for high gas prices is a war in Iran.
14. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Karim Bardeesy (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the Alliston plant and notes investments but does not address the scrapped EV plant or rebate policy criticism.We also know that we need to be there for our sector, which is why we are investing in workers.
15. deflected
    Automotive IndustryScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Karim Bardeesy (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites industry support for rebates and lists investments while avoiding the Chinese EV import and job loss claims.the head of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, on Monday, at committee, said that the rebate policy was a good policy and that it embraced the purchases of the kinds of vehicles Canadians want.
16. deflected
    Automotive IndustryScot Davidson (Conservative) asked Evan Solomon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights new funding and industry quotes but sidesteps the national security and Chinese EV concerns entirely.We just put forward $1.5 billion to support the sector with steel, aluminum and copper, as well as auto workers.
17. partly answered
    HealthSébastien Lemire (Bloc) asked Marjorie Michel (Liberal). loaded question.Answer corrects national failure claim by noting Quebec success but does not address overall waste or overruns.while it is true that the PrescribeIT program did not work across the country, it did work well in Quebec.
18. partly answered
    HealthMaxime Blanchette-Joncas (Bloc) asked Marjorie Michel (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses committee appearances but ignores censorship and majority vote claims.since I have been Minister of Health for the new government, I believe I have appeared five times before the Standing Committee on Health.
19. deflected
    FinanceGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking the opposition leader's budget photos instead of addressing deficit and inflation record.last year, the member's leader presented a budget plan that contained over 17 photos of himself, and none of the numbers in that plan were supported by economists.
20. deflected
    FinanceGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to hypothetical cuts in the asker's riding rather than explaining deficit doubling or future debt trajectory.what would be irresponsible would be to do as my colleague suggests and deprive 27,000 people in his riding of the Canadian dental care plan
21. deflected
    FinanceGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes the fund's job creation goals but avoids the debt-financed versus true sovereign wealth fund distinction.we will ensure that the entire country has a bigger stake in the prosperity we intend to create here in Canada.
22. deflected
    FinanceGabriel Hardy (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats general prosperity goals without addressing debt start or comparison to resource-funded models.we want the sovereign wealth fund to provide the tools needed to move forward, to build and develop a new economy here in Canada.
23. deflected
    FinanceJacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.Answer denies the premise and pivots to trade deals while questioning Conservative votes instead of addressing debt accumulation.What he said is not true. We are continuing to build a strong economy in Canada with trade agreements around the world.
24. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights potential benefits of space capabilities but ignores the request for lease documents and insider concerns.establishing Canadian sovereign space launch capabilities would drive billions of dollars in investments.
25. misdirected
    Aerospace IndustryMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives on jobs and changes subject rather than addressing the scam allegation or documents.it never ceases to amaze me how opposed the Conservatives are to jobs in Nova Scotia.
26. answered
    HealthDan Mazier (Conservative) asked Marjorie Michel (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the program's history, low uptake, and decision to shut it down.When we took office last year, we assessed the program and saw that that uptake was low, so we decided to shut down the program.
27. deflected
    HealthHelena Konanz (Conservative) asked Marjorie Michel (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats prior explanation but avoids the committee shutdown and hiding records.When I took office last year, we assessed the programs and saw that this program did not have much uptake, so we decided to end it to protect Canadians' money.
28. answered
    HealthMatt Strauss (Conservative) asked Marjorie Michel (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides the requested dollar figure and addresses the CEO issue.However, this year, Infoway will receive $50 million.
29. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsChak Au (Conservative) asked Rebecca Alty (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to private property but does not confirm if the directive remains policy or will be withdrawn.That is why we advance all viable legal arguments to protect private property.
30. answered
    Indigenous AffairsEllis Ross (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the government's position on defending property rights while pursuing reconciliation.We will defend private property rights.
31. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsJeff Kibble (Conservative) asked Rebecca Alty (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses Musqueam agreements but avoids the Cowichan decision and directive on property rights.the recently signed Musqueam agreements do not affect private property.
32. misdirected
    Indigenous AffairsMark Strahl (Conservative) asked Taleeb Noormohamed (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses opposition of fearmongering instead of addressing the directive or property rights protection.the fearmongering and misinformation coming from the other side of the House is causing uncertainty in British Columbia
33. deflected
    International TradeJohn Barlow (Conservative) asked Yasir Naqvi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes general trade efforts and meetings without addressing export drops or specific Mercosur risks to standards.In that process, we are working with farmers, we are working with industries and we are working with stakeholders.
34. deflected
    International TradeAlex Ruff (Conservative) asked Yasir Naqvi (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights opportunities in other markets but avoids the question of prioritizing exports over potential domestic displacement via Mercosur.our focus is on creating more opportunities for Canadian businesses, including our hard-working farmers, to be able to export around the world.
35. misdirected
    International TradeSteven Bonk (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to other trade deals and ends by attacking the opposition rather than addressing protection for cattle producers.One thing that would advantage Canadians is if the opposition actually recognized that we are standing for the Canadian—
36. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Peter Fragiskatos (Liberal). loaded question.The response dismisses the question as a personal attack and pivots to listing government actions while accusing Conservatives of playing games.The Conservatives can continue to play games.
37. partly answered
    HealthDon Davies (NDP) asked Marjorie Michel (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses compliance status and collaboration but does not explain why no enforcement action has been taken on the alleged violation.For the moment, I cannot say that Alberta is not complying with the Canada Health Act.