Commons advances budget bill at report stage as opposition moves deletions

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1. deflected
   International TradePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes government actions on jobs and negotiations but provides no timeline or deadline for a deal.These are things that the Leader of the Opposition would not acknowledge, but they are things that our government is doing and will continue to do.
2. misdirected
   International TradePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer opens by attacking the asker on theatrics and only then discusses support for workers without addressing the timeline.the Leader of the Opposition would probably be the leading expert in the House of Commons in terms of theatrics.
3. deflected
   International TradePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer justifies walking away from talks and criticizes the opposition but does not state when negotiations will resume.We are not at the negotiating table right now.
4. deflected
   International TradePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates commitment to a good deal and worker support without offering any timeline or response to the affordability crisis cited.We are going to do both, and we are going to stick with it for as long as it takes to get the job done.
5. deflected
   Major Projects OfficePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The question assumes conflicts of interest exist; the answer denies them without confirming or denying employee numbers.the Leader of the Opposition should be careful not to assert a series of imagined conflicts of interest when he knows very well they do not exist.
6. misdirected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to listing jobs created by the MPO and attacks the opposition's record on jobs instead of addressing the requested budget measures.Why does the Leader of the Opposition not support the hard work of the MPO, which is creating jobs where men and women can work hard and feed their family in this country?
7. partly answered
   FinanceYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses culture spending but ignores pipelines, supply management and the core question about ending attacks on Quebec interests.we made historic investments of $750 million in culture in the last budget.
8. deflected
   FinanceYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists existing programs but does not commit to the specific new measures requested for the upcoming budget.What is the Bloc Québécois waiting for to get behind these initiatives?
9. deflected
   FinanceYves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past infrastructure deals but ignores the specific new budget requests on tariffs, forestry duties and homelessness programs.over the past year and a half, our government has been working for Quebec.
10. deflected
    FinanceMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recites economic statistics and attacks the opposition instead of confirming whether the fiscal anchor will be kept.The other side of the House can continue to talk our country down.
11. deflected
    FinanceMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Wayne Long (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again emphasizes investment summits and growth while avoiding any commitment to the fiscal anchor.We are focused on building a strong economy for Canadians—
12. deflected
    FinanceAdam Chambers (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the fiscal position and credit rating but does not address whether debt-service costs should be the fastest-growing item.Canada has the strongest fiscal position in the G7 and a AAA credit rating, which keeps our debt service costs low relative to our peers.
13. deflected
    FinanceAdam Chambers (Conservative) asked Ryan Turnbull (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to defending the upcoming budget title and attacks Conservatives rather than addressing broken fiscal promises.God forbid the Conservatives should write the budget.
14. misdirected
    The EconomyTamara Jansen (Conservative) asked Adam van Koeverden (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks food banks and lists programs the member voted against instead of addressing child hunger or debt-service spending.It is worth noting that all of the measures the food banks network is supporting and recommending that we are doing, they voted against.
15. deflected
    The EconomyDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Anna Gainey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks the Salvation Army and restates existing affordability measures without committing to spending cuts or removing diesel taxes.We will continue to be there for Canadian families.
16. deflected
    The EconomyDominique Vien (Conservative) asked Anna Gainey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists prior tax cuts and benefits but does not respond to the call to adopt Conservative spending-cut or GST-suspension proposals.we continue to take action on affordability and help Canadians.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentGabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general environmental protection talking points without addressing the specific demands about parliamentary oversight or listening to the commission.we have not made any changes to the environmental assessment standards.
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentGabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Julie Dabrusin (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats broad commitments to the environment and clean energy without engaging the claims of manufactured urgency or exemptions.We continue to respect the environment and ensure that we protect it in everything we do.
19. misdirected
    International TradeShuvaloy Majumdar (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cuts off and shifts to job creation instead of addressing the inconsistency in the Prime Minister's tariff stance.what our Prime Minister has been doing is helping create jobs in this country when they are not doing it, like the 8,000 jobs in—
20. misdirected
    International TradeShuvaloy Majumdar (Conservative) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives for not creating jobs rather than addressing negotiation strategy or timelines.Why do the Conservatives not try to create a job or two?
21. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses collaboration with the EU without confirming or denying the specific tax and regulatory commitments requested.Canada and the European Union are currently working together to explore how we can continue to build Canada strong and how we can collaborate.
22. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMelissa Lantsman (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again emphasizes shared values and partnership without answering the yes-or-no question on taxes or laws.Canada and the EU share values, priorities and strengths that create an opportunity for a deeper partnership.
23. deflected
    Foreign AffairsPierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mona Fortier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats partnership language without confirming the guarantee against EU taxes, laws or payments.Our focus is on delivering concrete results for Canadians, creating more opportunities for businesses and workers, strengthening our economy and enhancing Canada's independence.
24. misdirected
    International TradeJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses Conservatives of anxiety over by-elections and contradicts their positions instead of addressing the negotiation timing.once again, we see the Conservatives' completely understandable anxiety about the by-elections.
25. deflected
    International TradeJason Groleau (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing whether a deal will be delivered, instead restating general positions on support and rejecting bad deals.We will never, ever accept a bad deal. We walked away from the negotiating table because the deal that was presented to us was unacceptable.
26. misdirected
    International TradeJames Bezan (Conservative) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). loaded question.The response shifts entirely to defence spending and NATO instead of addressing the trade deal question.Canada is proudly rearming, rebuilding and reinvesting in the Canadian Armed Forces.
27. deflected
    National DefenceJames Bezan (Conservative) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses procurement review in general terms without addressing the F-35 decision or trade deal timeline.We are going to review this procurement approach, as we have, with discipline.
28. partly answered
    National DefencePierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the Auditor General report and investments but does not address the request for the Auditor General to appear before committee.we have invested $1.4 billion to expand Canada's domestic ammunition production capacity
29. deflected
    National DefenceJeff Kibble (Conservative) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to past government history and strategy instead of providing the requested ammunition levels or timeline.By the way, where was the former Conservative government on ammunition production? There was not a single deal, not a single site, not a single manufacturing installation, no joint ventures, absolutely nothing.
30. misdirected
    National DefenceJeff Kibble (Conservative) asked Stephen Fuhr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's history and voting record rather than tabling the requested requirements and timeline.there is a very good reason why that member does not want to talk about history, and I think we all know what that reason is.
31. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementJohn Brassard (Conservative) asked Taleeb Noormohamed (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the company and jobs created but does not address the self-dealing or insider benefit allegations.Cohere is a Canadian champion, one of the only LLMs in the world that is not owned by the U.S. or China.
32. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementJohn Brassard (Conservative) asked Taleeb Noormohamed (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of ignoring facts and pivots to job creation without addressing the self-dealing claims.the real scandal here is the fact that the Conservatives are ignoring the facts.
33. deflected
    Steel and Aluminum IndustryDave Epp (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservatives and describes general support rather than addressing the specific request for public acknowledgment and protection measures.with the neighbour that the Conservatives seem to like a lot
34. deflected
    Steel and Aluminum IndustryDave Epp (Conservative) asked Carlos Leitão (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims visits and general support but does not address the June 2026 proposal or timeline for action on the submitted request.I have also visited a number of companies in those industries in Quebec as well as in Ontario
35. misdirected
    Steel and Aluminum IndustryConnie Cody (Conservative) asked Gregor Robertson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to defending government housing spending and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing steel cost relief for builders.We could use support from the Conservatives for buy Canadian rather than taking pot-shots at our own industries
36. deflected
    National DefenceMike Dawson (Conservative) asked David McGuinty (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains diversity policy but does not address restoring the specific chapel items or consulting the congregation.The policies to support diversity are a moral and ethical responsibility of the Royal Canadian Chaplain Service
37. partly answered
    HealthGord Johns (NDP) asked Marjorie Michel (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes provincial responsibility and ongoing work but does not commit to federal funding for treatment on demand.I am working closely with my provincial and territorial counterparts to ensure that the services are appropriate
38. deflected
    Natural ResourcesElizabeth May (Green) asked Tim Hodgson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights consultation volume but does not address the specific concerns about unfinished route, engineering or environmental assessment.It was the most comprehensive consultation that has been done on a project