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1. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes unrelated investments without addressing the reported rise in US purchases.the government has put the buy Canadian policy in place, and with it comes major projects, major investments, including $2 billion in General Dynamics Systems, in London, and $100 billion in TKMS for submarines.
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   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to other projects and insults the asker instead of addressing the Toronto Star findings.The Leader of the Opposition may have been sleeping, but last week the Government of Alberta, the Government of Canada and Pembina announced the largest pipeline in Canada.
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   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists unrelated projects and mocks the asker rather than confronting the US purchase data.while the Leader of the Opposition is sleeping, this government is acting.
4. partly answered
   Steel and Aluminum IndustryPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses Canadian steel content in the project but ignores the claim of Chinese steel supply.It is a project that will have 15,000 tonnes of Canadian steel in the broader ecosystem.
5. partly answered
   Steel and Aluminum IndustryPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer points to one pipeline using Canadian steel but pivots to attacking the company owner.The workers of Stelco deserve better from their American-owned parent, which made representations.
6. partly answered
   Steel and Aluminum IndustryPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites Canadian steel tonnage and a bill but does not explain the reported Chinese supply.there is 15,000 tonnes of Canadian steel in Coastal GasLink for LNG phase two.
7. answered
   Natural ResourcesChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains why the pipeline is deemed in the national interest.this pipeline is in the national interest because it will make Canada more independent, more prosperous and more inclusive.
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   The EconomyChristine Normandin (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer references a bill and another project without addressing the legal or definitional challenge.with regard to this specific issue, we are following Bill C-39 , the building Canada strong act.
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   The EnvironmentXavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Mark Carney (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the government's position on standards without addressing the specific claim of indefinite suspension of laws or abuse of power.we are going to maintain all laws, standards and environmental rules with Bill C-39
10. misdirected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's past comments instead of addressing the survey data or the request to adopt the Conservative plan.the Leader of the Opposition , this summer, when asked what he would do about building housing, said absolutely nothing.
11. misdirected
    HousingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to attacking the Conservatives' voting record rather than responding to the question about taxes and red tape for young buyers.One might think they care about affordable housing, but they do not give a hoot about it.
12. misdirected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to child care announcements instead of addressing the MNP report or the affordability claim.That is a savings of $9,000 per child per year for families.
13. misdirected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's voting record on benefits instead of addressing diesel prices or the proposed plan.When he was the member for Carleton, why did he vote against 13,513 of his former constituents who were receiving the dental benefit
14. partly answered
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the price difference indirectly by noting recent drops and projects but does not engage the Conservative plan or the 24¢ premium.Diesel prices have gone down 6% over the last three days because of coordinated ally action.
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    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights production increases but avoids the question about the lack of a strategic reserve and the proposed tax removal plan.Diesel production in Canada is up 16% this year.
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    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes LNG projects without addressing taxes on diesel or the specific request to remove them for self-reliance.it is time to wake up the Leader of the Opposition and let him know we are building energy self-sufficiency.
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    SeniorsAndréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses program progress but ignores the demand for an inquiry.The member of Parliament is correct. The numbers are going down, and we continue to work to make sure that every senior can get their benefits in a timely fashion.
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    SeniorsAndréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer corrects costs and notes backlog reduction but sidesteps the inquiry request.It is true, however, that there is a backlog, but it has been reduced by more than half in recent months.
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    JusticeFrank Caputo (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). loaded question.Answer condemns the act and notes Parole Board independence without addressing the repeal demand.The Parole Board of Canada makes decisions independently.
20. misdirected
    JusticeFrank Caputo (Conservative) asked Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to general victim support and avoids the specific meeting request with the Prime Minister.issues around public safety should not be politicized.
21. deflected
    JusticeJamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Ruby Sahota (Liberal). substantive question.Answer claims openness to reform and notes prior Conservative changes but does not address fixing the parole system.The act that the members were speaking of was last changed by the Conservative government, so it is not a Liberal act.
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    JusticePierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights new laws and falling crime rates while blaming Conservatives for non-collaboration instead of adopting the plan.The only body that seems not to be collaborating in the effort to adopt stronger laws to produce safer communities is the Conservative Party of Canada.
23. misdirected
    JusticePierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends Liberal laws and cites falling crime stats while attacking the premise rather than addressing Conservative proposals.As a matter of fact, while he says that crime is somehow increasing, the stats show, nationally and in virtually every region of this country, that crime, including auto theft, is coming down.
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    Steel and Aluminum IndustryNed Kuruc (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Answer expresses support for workers but shifts blame to the company and tariffs without committing to action on the deal.I had personal conversations with the owner of Stelco, Lourenco Goncalves, who owns Cleveland-Cliffs.
25. partly answered
    Steel and Aluminum IndustryNed Kuruc (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer addresses accountability via the Investment Canada Act but does not engage the rhetorical demand for a number of affected families.at the same time, Cleveland-Cliffs and Stelco have obligations under the Investment Canada Act, and we will make sure that we use the full force of the law.
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    Steel and Aluminum IndustryEllis Ross (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the question on Chinese steel use and instead attacks the Conservatives for not supporting projects.maybe it is time for the Conservatives to get behind 6,000 new jobs in Canada for LNG Canada.
27. partly answered
    Steel and Aluminum IndustryEllis Ross (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the type of steel produced at Stelco and points to other domestic projects but does not address the remission order or LNG phase two steel sourcing.The type of steel at Stelco needs to be changed, and we need to build the type of steel for Canada.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodRachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Heath MacDonald (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites global causes and existing tax relief but does not address the specific motion or vote request.That is why we brought in the reduction of the excise tax.
29. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodRachael Thomas (Conservative) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to a counter-question about supporting CFRs instead of addressing diesel costs or the emergency plan.Will she continue to support the CFRs and continue to take action so that we can make renewable diesel here at home?
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    The EconomyDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists unrelated benefits and projects while ignoring the emergency fuel relief plan and diesel price comparison.I am pleased to tell my colleague that today, the Canada groceries and essentials benefit is being paid into the bank accounts of hundreds of thousands of Quebeckers
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    Steel and Aluminum IndustryJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes contact with companies and new procurement rules but does not address the 100% tariffs or specific job losses mentioned.we have changed our procurement policies to say that domestically sourced steel must be used in all of our defence contracts
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    Steel and Aluminum IndustryJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the asker of playing politics and urges speaking against U.S. tariffs rather than addressing Liberal policy costs.while my colleague is busy playing politics and grandstanding, I am looking forward to working with him and getting down to business.
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    Public Services and ProcurementAndrew Lawton (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes an unrelated Canadian project announcement instead of addressing the $7.8 billion spent on American corporations.just last month, I was honoured to stand with the Minister of Transport and the Prime Minister in Thunder Bay, Ontario, at the Alstom plant as we announced support for Via to purchase its new fleet of cars using Canadian talent in a Canadian plant.
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    Public Services and ProcurementAndrew Lawton (Conservative) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses the buy Canadian policy totals but ignores the increase in US contracts and the stock portfolio question.More than $22 billion in contracts are either in progress or have been awarded under the buy Canadian policy.
35. misdirected
    Steel and Aluminum IndustryKathy Borrelli (Conservative) asked Evan Solomon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends government actions but ends by attacking the Conservatives rather than addressing foreign steel use or Stelco layoffs.The Conservatives should get on board and start building this country up, not tearing it down.
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    Veterans AffairsJeff Kibble (Conservative) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites ongoing litigation as the reason for non-involvement but does not address settling the case or reopening the inquiry.given the fact that this case remains under litigation, it is inappropriate for the government to involve itself in the matter.
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    The EnvironmentElizabeth May (Green) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights unrelated ocean protections and the tanker ban but does not address the pipeline route or consultation with scientists.Earlier this year, I was able to attend, with six first nations, the establishment of the Great Bear Sea national marine conservation area reserve, an area of 6,700 kilometres.