Commons advances Build Canada Homes Act amid recession debate

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   The EconomyGarnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Celebrates job additions without addressing the recession claim.The Canadian economy added 88,000 jobs in May alone, mainly in the private sector and mainly in full-time work.
2. deflected
   The EconomyGarnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Dismisses the question and pivots to youth jobs and an external quote attacking the opposition.I will pass by the obvious material in that question to focus on what is important, which is jobs, and jobs for youth.
3. deflected
   The EconomyGarnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Accuses the asker of outdated notes and pivots to job numbers while ignoring the recession question.the reality is that he did not read the news this morning.
4. deflected
   The EconomyGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights job creation and Quebec-specific unemployment without acknowledging recession or housing issues.we are very proud of the results we delivered for Canadian workers this morning: 88,000 jobs were created in the month of May alone.
5. deflected
   The EconomyGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Counters with job figures and denies youth unemployment rise but avoids admitting recession.The truth is that the figures are clear this morning. We helped create 88,000 new jobs.
6. misdirected
   The EconomyGérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats job numbers then attacks the opposition MP on an unrelated infrastructure project.
7. deflected
   Canadian Identity and CultureYves Perron (Bloc) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). rhetorical question.Ignores the cultural policy question and pivots to Bloc platform criticism and Quebec jobs.I understand why the Bloc is trying to redeem itself, given that it did not even mention culture in its election platform or budget requests.
8. deflected
   Canadian Identity and CultureYves Perron (Bloc) asked Madeleine Chenette (Liberal). loaded question.Lists government investments in culture without addressing the capitulation claim.unlike the Bloc Québécois, members on this side of the House have zero doubts that culture is important, and we are ready to invest in it.
9. deflected
   Canadian Identity and CultureMario Simard (Bloc) asked David Myles (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to praising an investment instead of addressing CUSMA or cultural protections.how can the Bloc Québécois claim that a $600-million investment in the cultural sector is bad news?
10. misdirected
    The EconomyJacob Mantle (Conservative) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for criticizing the economy rather than addressing the recession claim.I have never seen this in my 22 years in the House. I have never heard such good news be disparaged and cast aside
11. deflected
    The EconomyJacob Mantle (Conservative) asked Rechie Valdez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights positive stats but does not address lagging business investment or productivity.Canada has created over 147,000 jobs.
12. misdirected
    The EconomyJasraj Hallan (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks scripted questions and opposition votes instead of addressing recession or deficit claims.I think people are really puzzled at these scripted questions from the Leader of the Opposition
13. misdirected
    The EconomyJasraj Hallan (Conservative) asked Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to personal respect and positive jobs news while avoiding recession and fiscal target questions.I have known the member for a number of years and, in fact, I have a great deal of respect for him.
14. deflected
    The EconomyPat Kelly (Conservative) asked Tom Osborne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends measures and calls for belief in Canada but does not admit to recession or fiscal anchor issues.when Conservatives vote against affordability measures and then complain about affordability, Canadians see that as disingenuous.
15. deflected
    The EconomyPat Kelly (Conservative) asked Yasir Naqvi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on job creation and benefits while ignoring recession and deficit credibility questions.It has been reported that 88,000 new jobs have been created.
16. deflected
    The EconomyKathy Borrelli (Conservative) asked Kody Blois (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses trade engagement and jobs but sidesteps admitting recession status.there were 88,000 jobs created in the Canadian economy.
17. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMaxime Blanchette-Joncas (Bloc) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes a new permit extension policy instead of addressing the LMIA timing mismatch and file closures.We have implemented a targeted measure that extends temporary foreign worker permits by one year.
18. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMaxime Blanchette-Joncas (Bloc) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the fix and explains the extension to 90 days.the answer is yes. Incidentally, we extended the processing time for these requests to 90 days precisely for the reason he just mentioned.
19. deflected
    The EconomyLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Pauline Rochefort (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to unrelated positive regional projects instead of addressing the recession question.this week is a good week for northern Ontario.
20. misdirected
    The EconomyLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Pauline Rochefort (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to grocery benefit payments rather than engaging with the recession or economic slowdown claims.the first Canada groceries and essentials benefit payments were deposited today.
21. misdirected
    The EconomyLuc Berthold (Conservative) asked Madeleine Chenette (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's tone and promotes benefits instead of addressing the recession or affordability critique.today he seems to be all doom and gloom.
22. deflected
    The EconomyJoël Godin (Conservative) asked Ginette Lavack (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights local benefits and constituent feedback instead of addressing the recession admission request.they see our efforts and tell us we are on the right track.
23. deflected
    The EconomyJoël Godin (Conservative) asked Ginette Lavack (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes government investments and business support without acknowledging the recession.We are investing in Canadians and in businesses.
24. deflected
    The EconomyRachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Stephen Fuhr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists positive economic indicators and benefits instead of addressing the recession question.the foundations of the Canadian economy remain strong.
25. misdirected
    The EconomyRachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Vince Gasparro (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's voting record instead of addressing the recession or PM's spending.She has voted against every affordability measure that has been brought forward.
26. deflected
    The EconomyDane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Leslie Church (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights job numbers without addressing the recession or reversing course.Our plan is working. We are hard at work. We are going to keep working for Canadians.
27. deflected
    The EconomyDane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Kody Blois (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to US tariffs and job stats rather than reversing course on the recession.We have the strongest fiscal position in the G7.
28. deflected
    The EconomyTodd Doherty (Conservative) asked Stephen Fuhr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists economic positives while avoiding the recession classification question.I miss that member. I am happy to see him again.
29. deflected
    The EconomyTodd Doherty (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The response mocks the Conservatives' demeanor instead of clarifying recession status.I think we can conclude at this point in question period on Friday that the Conservatives did not skip into the House with their usual glee.
30. deflected
    The EconomyMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked Anthony Housefather (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites external reports and job figures without acknowledging economic weakness.The Canadian economy is actually in a very good position today, with 88,000 new jobs having been created.
31. deflected
    The EconomyMichael Cooper (Conservative) asked Tom Osborne (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer shifts to tariffs and infrastructure without engaging the hypothetical on economic weakness.The largest impact would be on the largest trading partner, but we have planted the seeds of a stronger economy.
32. deflected
    The EconomyEric Melillo (Conservative) asked Pauline Rochefort (Liberal). loaded question.The response emphasizes government actions and warns against fear without classifying the recession.I am proud to be part of a government that is focused on supporting good-paying jobs and growing our economy.
33. deflected
    The EconomyBranden Leslie (Conservative) asked Ginette Lavack (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to local business praise and funding without addressing the timeline for scrapping laws.I have spoken to people in Portage—Lisgar and in Brandon, in my riding of Manitoba.
34. deflected
    The EconomyBranden Leslie (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims projects are underway but avoids the specific question about fixing the laws.we have already announced several major projects.
35. partly answered
    TransportationGrant Jackson (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue, notes provincial jurisdiction, and states federal readiness to support a database.The federal government stands ready to support this initiative at any moment.
36. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodDave Epp (Conservative) asked Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to defending the rail project and notes Conservative opposition instead of addressing farmland concerns.We do note the Conservatives' opposition to this project.
37. partly answered
    HealthGord Johns (NDP) asked Maggie Chi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses ongoing work on youth vaping but does not identify who is blocking regulations or commit to a timeline.We will continue to work to prevent youth vaping, which is why we are enhancing public education and strengthening compliance with, and enforcement of, existing rules.
38. partly answered
    HealthJenny Kwan (NDP) asked Maggie Chi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the program's administration but does not address immediate action for urgent cases.starting in April, the Public Health Agency of Canada started administrating the program to ensure that it delivers for Canadians who need it