Commons resumes throne speech debate amid clashes over economy and resources

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. answered
   Public SafetyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly provides an update on support measures for the La Loche community.The RCMP and victim support services are working hard to make sure that we are giving the kind of support necessary to a community, not just in these difficult days, but in the weeks, months, and indeed years to come.
2. deflected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids detailing a specific economic plan and instead restates general commitments and Davos activities.Part of what I was doing in Davos was talking to leaders like Jack Ma of Alibaba and Mary Barra of GM about the challenges they are facing, and to Axel Weber of UBS, to draw in people in investing, from companies like Ubisoft, GE, and Unilever, who are already tremendously invested in Canada.
3. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the accusation by redefining the term resourcefulness rather than addressing leadership on the sector.Resourcefulness is at the heart of everything Canadians do and will continue to be as long as we are in government.
4. deflected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the deficit and borrowing questions to restate the election platform on investment and jobs.We were elected on a platform to invest in Canada to ensure a stronger future, create the growth that has been lacking for 10 years now, and create jobs for the middle class and all those who want to join it.
5. deflected
   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing the prior government's record instead of addressing current leadership on natural resources jobs.once again it is interesting that the members opposite are criticizing us for not getting done in 10 weeks what they were unable to do in 10 years.
6. answered
   International TradeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the rationale for signing to enable future consultations with Parliament.We were elected on a commitment to consult with Canadians and indeed to consult with the House of Commons before a decision was made on the trans-Pacific partnership.
7. answered
   International TradeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly rebuts the claim by clarifying that signing enables the promised consultations rather than preventing them.if we are serious about wanting to consult Canadians and members of Parliament, which we are, we have to sign next week so that we can hold those consultations.
8. partly answered
   TaxationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the tax plan's benefits but does not engage with the parliamentary budget officer's findings on who receives nothing.This will put more money in the pockets of nine out of 10 families.
9. deflected
   Government AppointmentsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises the appointment but ignores the request for an apology.we are very pleased to have Michael Wernick as the new Clerk of the Privy Council.
10. deflected
    EmploymentCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer shifts to criticizing past pipeline record instead of addressing current jobs or leadership.If this were question and answer period, I would ask opposition members how many major pipelines they built in 10 years.
11. deflected
    EmploymentCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats consultation process talking points without responding to the request to call the mayor.If we had had the confidence of Canadians, these major pipelines might have been built a long time ago
12. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses consultations but avoids any action on the mayor or Energy East stance.My first trip outside of Ottawa was to Calgary, where I had an excellent conversation with industry leaders
13. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges economic importance and impacts but does not address calling the mayor.We know that 20% of our country's GDP is embedded in the natural resource sector.
14. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer references the premier but sidesteps denouncing the mayor or confirming support.We understand that to develop our resources responsibly—
15. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's record instead of addressing the request to denounce the mayor.I would not mind having the member's voting record: the number of people who have voted for him over these last 27 years.
16. answered
    HealthMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses mental health support actions taken for the community.I have committed to people in that community that the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch will continue to provide support for mental health needs in the community in the days and months to come.
17. answered
    HealthMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to ending gaps in indigenous youth mental health services.We will do everything in our power to make some changes in that area
18. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses meetings attended but avoids the requested ISIS strategy and CF-18 role.That is why I went to the region twice within two months.
19. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the demand for an apology and repeats prior points on coalition meetings.More important, Canadians expect us to be responsible.
20. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses consular support but not the Prime Minister's personal conduct or timing of family contact.I can assure the House that the victims' families will continue to receive full consular assistance
21. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the new approach but does not confirm continued air strikes against ISIS.we believe that by reworking its approach Canada will be an even stronger and effective combatant
22. answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to reopening offices, hiring staff, and improving mental health services for veterans.We are going to be reopening offices. We are hiring more front-line staff.
23. answered
    HealthMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for the Canada Health Act and promises ongoing work with provinces on accessibility.I am committed to working with my provincial and territorial colleagues to uphold the Canada Health Act.
24. deflected
    International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on consultations and prior secrecy instead of committing to ratify TPP.We are keeping our promise to listen to Canadians and to consult on this deal.
25. answered
    International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms attendance at the requested meeting.of course I will be at that meeting in New Zealand.
26. partly answered
    Government AppointmentsMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the hiring justification but sidesteps the specific conflict details.my chief of staff has a strong agricultural background and is a pillar of her community.
27. partly answered
    Government AppointmentsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the background claim and act compliance without addressing the $140-million interest.it is important for my chief of staff to have a strong agricultural background.
28. deflected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's position instead of addressing the signing decision or job impacts.the New Democrats oppose this deal without reading it and without consulting with Canadians.
29. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms the decision to allow the people to stay as stated.We made a firm decision to allow these people to stay in Canada.
30. deflected
    The SenateMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the merit-based process without addressing the secrecy or appointment control claims.Canadians mandated us to provide real change to the Senate without opening up the Constitution.
31. deflected
    The SenateMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the public criteria claim while ignoring the secrecy and prime ministerial discretion points.the advisory board will be guided by a public, merit-based criteria that will allow it to assess the nominees according to those rules.
32. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to a historical celebration instead of addressing the referendum question.I would like to take this opportunity to remind the members of this House that 100 years ago this week, the women of Manitoba secured the right to vote for women, and that is worthy of celebration.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the approach to freedom of religion but does not commit to keeping the office open.The way we will do it is something that the government is considering.
34. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions a transitional process but claims it's taking advice without confirming new rules.That process will embody the principles that will be necessary if we are going to get approval of these very important projects
35. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses condemnation of terrorism but sidesteps the specific question about incitement by leaders.Canada will always fight terrorism and will never do anything other than condemn Hamas terrorism.
36. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Hunter Tootoo (Liberal). substantive question.Provides a direct update on the status and actions regarding the vessel.I want to take this opportunity to assure the member, all members of this House, and the public that the Kathryn Spirit is not discharging any pollutants.
37. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on modernization and principles without addressing the specific demand to respect a no.we are committed to modernizing the National Energy Board, and that modernization will proceed with a set of principles.
38. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Reiterates commitment to process with confidence but avoids committing to not going ahead.It is possible in Canada to look at environmental protection and economic development at the same time.