Commons debates supplementary estimates on Syrian refugees

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response commits to consultations without addressing the referendum request.We will engage, as promised, in broad consultation with Canadians.
2. deflected
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the opposition's past actions instead of addressing the referendum.it is wonderful to see that the member opposite has suddenly discovered that consulting Canadians is appropriate
3. deflected
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Response focuses on criticizing the previous government rather than answering about a referendum.Canadians were very clear that they were tired of the approach over many years of the former government: refusing to listen, refusing to engage, disrespecting democracy
4. partly answered
   Democratic ReformDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges consultation but justifies not needing a referendum with historical example.That is what led to the patriation of the Constitution without a referendum in 1982, for example.
5. deflected
   Democratic ReformDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response dismisses the Conservatives' input and pivots to consulting MPs.We will do this right, based on what Canadians have to say, not what the Conservatives have to say.
6. deflected
   TaxationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the platform without explaining the vote against the NDP proposal.It is what Canadians have asked us collectively to do, and it is what we are going to do.
7. partly answered
   TaxationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response defends their tax plan but does not address the specific criticism of excluding the needy.we are raising taxes on the wealthiest 1% so that we can lower them for the middle class.
8. deflected
   Canada PostThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses commitments on mailboxes but does not confirm restoring home delivery.We committed to stop installing the mailboxes that the former Conservative government started installing
9. deflected
   TaxationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer references the mandate letter but avoids addressing whether the credit will be reduced rather than fully reinstated.Reinstating the tax credit for labour-sponsored funds was part of the mandate letter issued to our Minister of Finance
10. deflected
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the economic situation and plans but does not specify the deficit size or address the broken promise claim directly.we find ourselves in a more challenging situation than we expected.
11. deflected
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on middle-class tax cuts without addressing revenue neutrality, the shortfall, or specific new taxes on small businesses and TFSA.our plan is focused on tax measures that would help the broadest cross-section of Canadians to do well.
12. partly answered
    FinanceMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer justifies the TFSA change with usage statistics but does not address rejecting the firm's advice or penalizing seniors.The Canadians who used and were eligible for the maximum of the TFSA were 6.7%.
13. misdirected
    Small BusinessMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to a general growth agenda instead of addressing the small business tax characterization or mandate delivery.
14. deflected
    FinanceMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights middle-class tax cuts but avoids confirming the shortfall amount or how it will be covered.we want to do the right thing.
15. deflected
    FinanceMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references investments and benefits without stating how high the deficit will go or addressing the $10 billion cap.We are going to make investments in our economy that will make a difference.
16. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies the transition process and principles for ongoing projects without evasion.for those projects that are currently under review, the proponents will not be asked to go back to square one.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses NEB modernization without addressing the campaign promise discrepancy on Kinder Morgan.we are going to modernize the National Energy Board, and what that means is that it will be reflective of regional difference, representing the entire country.
18. partly answered
    TaxationMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the child care decision but sidesteps the accusation of broken promises and entitlement.We will maintain the existing budget at the same level and reformulate it as necessary for the needs of my young family.
19. deflected
    The SenateMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the appointee's integrity without addressing bilingualism or lack of consultation.we appointed a senator of great integrity to preside over the Senate.
20. partly answered
    The SenateMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the new appointment process but does not confirm ending the status quo as asked.for the first time, we are offering the provinces and territories an open door to be part of this non-partisan, merit-based appointment process.
21. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Tom Lukiwski (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses a different consultation issue instead of the finance minister's fundraising email violation.In this particular case, we decided that this particular consultation was one that we did not want to pursue, so we cancelled it.
22. deflected
    PensionsMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers thanks and a vague commitment without providing any timeline for the GIS boost.I would say to him that we will address this matter responsibly and as soon as possible.
23. partly answered
    Steel IndustryMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges confidentiality and suggests voluntary disclosure but does not commit to releasing the deal.I would welcome and support a decision by U.S. Steel to disclose the terms of the settlement in the spirit of openness and transparency
24. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to inviting the Speaker to the event and clarifies no donation is required instead of addressing the access-selling practice.The important thing to note is that, in fact, to enter the particular contest the member referred to does not require a donation.
25. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the specific allegation by restating general claims about transparency without addressing the minister's actions.We are doing things in a more open and transparent way.
26. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the opposition's past record instead of addressing the Remembrance Day email incident.One of the reasons why we are on this side of the aisle is that people got tired of that continued abuse of government resources.
27. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly rebuts the reimbursement request by clarifying no payment is required but does not address the broader ethics concern.The reality is that people do not have to pay any money to win the contest or attend the party.
28. answered
    TransportationMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms investigation into the rail cars and commits to reporting back on the safety issue raised.Transport Canada officials are specifically looking at this case.
29. partly answered
    TransportationMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer provides background on the mechanism but does not give a specific update on the Sherbrooke airport request.I know that the Sherbrooke airport is one of the six airports that applied.
30. deflected
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to criticizing the previous government's pipeline record instead of stating the Prime Minister's current position on Energy East.perhaps we should review the success of those on the other side of the House in getting pipelines built.
31. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates general commitment to resource development without addressing the contradiction about pipelines not being necessary.We are serious about moving those resources in a responsible way to export markets
32. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer focuses on regulatory review and commodity prices without engaging the claim of abandoning temperature targets or harming the energy sector.We will take advantage of this moment to look at the regulatory process.
33. deflected
    International DevelopmentMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the commitment but avoids all specifics on additionality, funding source, or impact on existing aid.I can therefore come back to this question and provide my colleague with an answer a little later when the plan has been implemented.
34. deflected
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer stresses arm's-length status and future appointment reforms without addressing the move from Maison de Radio-Canada.As Minister of Canadian Heritage, I have the duty to ensure that CBC/Radio-Canada operates at arm's length from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
35. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). rhetorical question.The question uses sarcasm and percentages to challenge the government's position rather than seek new information.Canadians voted for change and they voted for a change in our electoral process.
36. deflected
    TaxationMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms the promise in general but pivots to middle-class tax cuts without providing a timeline for labour-sponsored funds.Our immediate priority is to give middle-class Canadians a tax break as of January 1, 2016.