Commons resumes debate on reply to throne speech

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1. partly answered
   The SenateDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer justifies the Speaker choice via integrity and process but sidesteps consultation and friendship claims.With respect to the Prime Minister 's decision to appoint a new Speaker of the Senate, we chose a parliamentarian with tremendous integrity and considerable experience.
2. deflected
   Government AppointmentsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's process and the asker rather than addressing the specific appointment accusation.I am quite fond of my colleague opposite, but the fact that he is talking about appointing friends to government positions is a bit rich.
3. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the Coderre fee claim and pivots to a positive refugee arrival story.It was a wonderful evening to greet the first refugees in an air force plane to arrive in Toronto.
4. partly answered
   Democratic ReformMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the committee plan but does not address why a referendum is rejected.we will convene an all-party committee to review the process and to ensure that it is a collaborative one and a thoughtful one.
5. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Gordon Brown (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes a thoughtful process but avoids committing to or explaining the lack of a referendum.We want to explore this issue in the right way.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise as misinformed and praises Canada's role without addressing fossil awards or obstruction.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer celebrates Canada's leadership role but does not address new targets or fossil awards.We have been a laggard for the last 10 years, and now we are a leader.
8. answered
   Child careMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly outlines the planned national early learning and child care framework to address rising costs.In our platform, we committed to work with provinces, territories, and indigenous communities to create a national early learning and child care framework in order to provide quality, affordable, flexible child care for those who need it.
9. partly answered
   Child careMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.Mentions child care framework and benefit but ignores accusation of favoring the wealthy.we will be working with the provinces, territories, and indigenous communities to introduce an early learning and child care framework.
10. deflected
    TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). loaded question.Discusses Toronto waterfront planning instead of addressing the two-minute decision or evidence basis.The issue had had significant debate within the city of Toronto, and significant numbers of reports were filed with city council.
11. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Ben Lobb (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.States the case is under active investigation but adds irrelevant details about an event.that case is under active investigation by my department as we speak.
12. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.Commits to science-based decisions but does not address timeline or ending the monopoly.the decision with regard to fisheries opening and the level of catch will be made based on sound science and in consultation with those whose livelihood depends on the fisheries.
13. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions review of decisions but offers no commitment on new entrants or timeline.the minister has instructed officials to review recent decisions in these fisheries and return with advice on the way forward for consideration.
14. deflected
    National DefenceMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Reaffirms fight against ISIS but avoids the Francophonie resolution and CF-18 withdrawal.we are continuing the fight against ISIS.
15. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Kevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses open internet but ignores the premise about taxing streaming services.The government believes in an open Internet where Canadians will have a choice as to what they would like to download, and for the lawful content of their choice.
16. partly answered
    HousingMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions $20-billion infrastructure program including housing but provides no specifics on Quebec subsidies or timelines.the government committed to a $20-billion infrastructure program that would emphasize social infrastructure.
17. partly answered
    HousingMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references the $20 billion commitment but defers specifics to future announcements.Our government has committed to $20 billion over the next 10 years in social infrastructure.
18. deflected
    Small BusinessAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The response focuses on general support for small businesses without addressing the specific accusation.I will be working closely with the Minister of Finance to ensure that our commitment to lower the tax burden on small businesses is fulfilled.
19. partly answered
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses interprovincial trade but not specifically the request regarding Ontario's premier.We will be working on this file very closely over the coming mandate.
20. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Directly states that all costs are included and no impact on framework.Everything is included in the current framework and tolling revenue will have no impact on our framework.
21. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Sopuck (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promises to look into it later instead of addressing the question.I will make sure that I get briefed on that.
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    Canada PostMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). loaded question.Responds about suspension and review without addressing the broken promise claim.Canada Post's plan to convert door-to-door delivery has been suspended, but this government is committed to a review
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    Canada PostMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids confirming the commitment by focusing on review.the plan to install community mailboxes has been suspended, but this government is committed to a conducting a full review of Canada Post.
24. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. David Yurdiga (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.Confirms the commitment and states it will be implemented soon.We will be increasing the tax deduction for northerners in the coming days.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. David Yurdiga (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges northern costs but avoids any action on the 2016 TD1 form or deduction increase.We have made that commitment and we will honour it.
26. partly answered
    HealthMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses health concerns and youth protection but defends the plan instead of abandoning it.Our government plans to implement legislation to address that so we can keep marijuana out of the hands of children and youth.
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    InfrastructureMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes past shortfalls and new funding but does not confirm honouring the specific Calgary commitment.I will be working very closely with the mayor of Calgary and my hon. colleague to meet those commitments.
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    JusticeMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Mr. William Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines future plans but provides no details on immediate decriminalization or record expungement.In order to do so, we will be establishing a federal-provincial-territorial task force to design a strict sales and distribution system with appropriate health concerns.
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    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes arm's-length status and promises future information without addressing approval of the sale.When we have all of the information, we will let the member know what is going on with this very important issue.
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    TaxationMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the new benefit for most families but does not address why not all families receive support.Our introduction of the Canada child benefit, which will be considered in our next budget, will help nine out of ten Canadian families and will raise hundreds of thousands of children in poverty out of a very difficult situation.
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    Assisted SuicideMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to consultation and a committee but offers no specific protections for persons with disabilities.Our government will follow through on our commitments to consult broadly on this issue, and we will be introducing a parliamentary committee in order to do so.
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    SportsMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer assures review for effectiveness but does not confirm funding will remain unchanged.As part of our ongoing due diligence and our quest for accountability, transparency, and the effective use of public funds, we are looking at our entire targeted excellence strategy, including our support to Own the Podium.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes dialogue without addressing the referendum or mandate question.We will engage Canadians in an open and transparent dialogue, and those in the House.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies the premise of muzzling but does not address the Office of Religious Freedom or its future.my hon. colleague has wrong information.
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    Business of the HouseMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses surprise and pride in unanimity without explaining the exclusion of the Bloc.This morning, I was quite proud when the House unanimously adopted the motion to create a joint committee with our Senate colleagues in order to study this very important issue.
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    Business of the HouseMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer points to the motion's clarity without justifying exclusion of the Bloc Québécois.That is why I am surprised by my colleague's concerns about which members will participate.
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    Business of the HouseMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates the motion and future debate without addressing committee membership concerns.The House knows full well that we want to consult all Canadians in an appropriate and responsible manner.