During question period on the economy, Alexandre Boulerice said people in Montreal are struggling with living costs, citing a figure that a family of four there needs about $88,800 after tax for basic needs, and asked when the government would help ordinary people. Liberal ministers responded by listing government programs such as dental care, pharmacare, the school food program, the increase to old age security and the Canada child benefit, saying these support people in need, and Patty Hajdu said she had figures on how many residents in each riding had used these programs. Luc Berthold of the Conservatives raised a point of order saying no minister had answered a question from the member for Simcoe North.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .
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“The government did not answer the question asked by the member for Simcoe North.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am rising on a point of order. During question period, the government avoided answering a legitimate question from the member for Simcoe North.”
Mr. Speaker, I am rising on a point of order. During question period, the government avoided answering a legitimate question from the member for Simcoe North.
“Ministers must answer questions from the opposition. None of them answered our clear question.”
“Mr. Speaker, according to the customs and practices of the House, ministers are required to answer questions asked by opposition members. It seems that no minister chose to answer a clear question that—”
Mr. Speaker, according to the customs and practices of the House, ministers are required to answer questions asked by opposition members. It seems that no minister chose to answer a clear question that—
