Question Period Notes
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The Parliamentary Budget Officer just published a report showing how far behind Canada is when it comes to meeting the 2% NATO target for defence spending. Why isn’t Canada pulling its weight when it comes to contributing to NATO?
This Government failed to anticipate the fall of Afghanistan, leaving thousands of Afghans stranded, many of whom were critical to our mission in the country. What is this Government doing to rectify the situation?
Given the recent rise in inflation, does the increase in Old Age Security (OAS) benefits keep up with this trend, allowing seniors to cope with the rising cost of living?
On June 8, 2022, the Parliamentary Budget Office released a report on how the income support received through the Canada Emergency Response Benefit impacted Canada Child Benefit entitlements.
As part of the Government of Canada’s reaffirmed commitment to invest in Canada’s military, as announced in the 2017 Defence Policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, the Government launched an open and transparent competition in December 2017 to permanently replace Canada’s fighter fleet with 88 advanced jets—the Future Fighter Capability Project.
Notes:
- All questions related to capability gap, security and interoperability requirements, costs, and Canada’s participation in the Joint Strike Fighter Program should be answered by the Minister of National Defence
- All questions related to the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy and the assessment of bidders’ impact on Canada’s economic interests should be answered by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development
- All questions related to trade issues should be answered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Translation Bureau continues to work with the House Administration, Senate Administration and all partners to support Parliament’s virtual sittings while ensuring the health and safety of its interpreters.
UNICEF’s May 2022 report “The Future is Now” assesses the impacts of environmental damage on the well-being of children and youth in Canada
International students in Canada or planning to study in Canada have been impacted by the health and travel restrictions imposed to address COVID-19 pandemic. The Department has put in place measures to assist international students during these uncertain times.
Canada-Quebec relationship on immigration matters