Commons resumes throne speech debate as opposition presses on pipelines and Isis

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. answered
   Air TransportationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the election commitment preventing reopening the tripartite agreement.we took an undertaking during the last election to the people of Toronto, who care about the development of their waterfront, that we would not reopen the tripartite agreement.
2. deflected
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms the threat is real but shifts focus to security services without addressing agreement with the minister.the threat of ISIL is real. However, as leaders of the nation, we need to give confidence to our Canadians that our institution, our security services, will protect them.
3. answered
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the action on fighting IS by outlining the coalition support plan.with the plan we are preparing, Canada will be stronger to support our coalition to fight this terrorist group, the so-called Islamic State.
4. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses defending economic interests across regions but does not commit specifically to the Quebec pipeline project.we will defend the economic interests of all Canadians, whether they live in Alberta, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Quebec, or Newfoundland.
5. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general importance of resources and projects but avoids committing to the specific Quebec project.we are aware of how important the natural resource sector is in Canada to creating jobs.
6. answered
   Indigenous AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the tribunal decision by committing to review and renovate the child welfare system.we will take careful reading of it, but understand and recognize, there will likely not be any reason why we would seek judicial review of this decision.
7. partly answered
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses rebuilding trust in assessments but does not confirm redoing all existing pipeline assessments.We are committed to rebuilding the trust of Canadians in the environmental assessment process, trust that was lost under the previous Conservative government.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the commitment to rebuild trust without confirming whether assessments will be redone from scratch.one of the commitments we made as a government is to rebuild the trust of Canadians in the environmental assessment process.
9. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions review of EI but avoids specific pledge on eligibility threshold.we are in an active review of employment insurance standards, and will maintain and honour our commitments during the elections.
10. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.Directly outlines plan to fight ISIS more effectively with coalition.We will fight very strongly against the so-called Islamic State with determination for the reasons he just mentioned.
11. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Attacks prior Conservative assessment instead of addressing why stop bombing ISIS.As a result of the Conservatives' not having a good assessment of the situation, we can see why we are actually in this mess.
12. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.Affirms support for Ukraine but sidesteps the Putin meeting and normalization query.Canada will always be there for Ukraine.
13. answered
    Foreign AffairsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.Explicitly states Canada will lift UN sanctions while retaining other measures.Canada will therefore lift these sanctions, but will continue to mistrust a regime that must not obtain nuclear weapons
14. deflected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.Criticizes prior policy without confirming whether normalization plans will be abandoned.It is good for nobody. We will change this policy.
15. deflected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids condemning incitement and pivots to accusing opposition of partisanship.What will not happen any more is the attempt by the opposition, the Conservative Party, to make it a partisan issue in Canada.
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.States review is underway but gives no yes/no on filing for judicial review.We are undertaking to do our due diligence and review that decision, but I cannot anticipate anything within that decision that would cause me to file for judicial review.
17. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses general commitment without outlining any specific plan to address systemic negligence.All members of this government will work tirelessly to make sure to right the wrongs of the past and make sure that every indigenous child in this country has an equal start in life.
18. partly answered
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses household debt measures but ignores the core question on government spending and debt.The government wants to ensure that household finances remain strong and that household debt is manageable.
19. deflected
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses consultations already held instead of confirming whether finance committee pre-budget consultations will occur.I am very happy to report that, with the Minister of Finance , we went from coast to coast and met with thousands of Canadians.
20. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to inherited debt and general principles rather than confirming plans to target small businesses.I remind my hon. colleague opposite that we inherited a debt of more than 150 billion Canadian dollars from the Conservative government.
21. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to listing new benefits and past debt instead of identifying who is next targeted for spending cuts.The hon. colleague said there was a surplus. Actually Canadians know about the $150 billion debt that he left us.
22. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the report and promises monitoring but provides no timeline or concrete fixes for the flaws.I am assured by the chair that there will be instant action.
23. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states a new process and transition period will be announced in days for the projects mentioned.I can now say that it will be in a number of days.
24. answered
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the government will not support the NAFTA challenge as it is the proponent's business.We have also said that the decision to appeal it through a NAFTA panel is the business of the proponent and not of the Government of Canada.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to criticizing prior government and promoting own process instead of addressing confidence in minister or pipeline challenge.Rather than playing politics with pipelines, rather than trying to pit one region of the country against another, we will unite Canadians who will understand that the process as we are now in transition will be a much better process than was followed by that government.
26. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges job losses and commodity prices but shifts to defending regulatory process without directly addressing Energy East or confidence issues.we have indicated that we understand the human consequence to job loss.
27. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer avoids any commitment on supporting Alberta energy workers and instead invites the asker to Calgary to hear positive views.I suspect the member should come down to Calgary and talk to the people to whom I am talking.
28. answered
    Canada PostMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly confirms an independent review and coast-to-coast consultations on Canada Post.We are going to ensure that Canadians are consulted, from coast to coast to coast.
29. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses rail safety concerns and recent CP action but does not commit to public release of risk reports.Recently we took action against CP with respect to the issue of railway personnel fatigue.
30. deflected
    The SenateMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Answer describes the new advisory board but ignores the secrecy critique and questions about accountability.The advisory board is led by the distinguished Order of Canada recipient Huguette Labelle.
31. deflected
    The SenateMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reiterates non-partisan goals without addressing poll data or secrecy layers in the appointment process.Canadians mandated us to bring real change to the Senate, and we are doing that without opening up the Constitution.
32. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the referendum precedent and secrecy issue by emphasizing complexity of reform and engagement.
33. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the alleged conflict of interest and instead highlights qualifications and compliance.my chief of staff is extremely qualified for the job.
34. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Hunter Tootoo (Liberal). substantive question.The answer opens with an unrelated birthday tribute and offers only general reassurance without committing to action on moving the vessel.I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of the dedicated women and men of the Canadian Coast Guard a happy birthday.
35. deflected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the sector's importance but sidesteps the specific policy criticisms and timeline request.the government recognizes that the automotive sector is a very important sector in Canada, employing almost half a million people.
36. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the commissioner's report and NEB response but does not engage the demand to scrap the project.The National Energy Board told us that it accepts the report's conclusions and is working on implementing solutions.
37. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to a general statement on consultation and avoiding division rather than responding to the Quebec opposition claim.it would be interesting to compare the positions of the three parties opposite to what we are advocating, which is to consult Canadians about a process