Commons spends day on Conservative motion backing Energy East

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   Natural ResourcesMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question assumes intent to block projects; answer pivots to past Conservative failures without addressing the new process.That is the lesson we learned from 10 years of the members opposite being unable to deliver for the province of Alberta, unable to get resources to tidewater.
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   Natural ResourcesMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question asks about free votes for specific MPs; answer dismisses the motion as failed policy without addressing the request.the motion that the members opposite have put forward is simply a rehash of their failed policies of the past 10 years.
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   Natural ResourcesMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question asks why celebrities' opinions are prioritized over unemployed Canadians; answer criticizes Conservative approach without addressing the specific concern.even after 10 years of failure, the Conservatives do not understand that we cannot create projects without the approval of the community, without working in partnership with the first nations, and without sound scientific evidence to reassure Canadians.
4. partly answered
   The EnvironmentCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms upstream GHGs will be included but does not clarify downstream emissions in the interim process.I would like to make it very clear that we consider our climate change obligations to be very serious.
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   The EnvironmentCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Question seeks criteria for applying new assessments to other projects; answer praises the new approach without providing details.yesterday Canadians were offered a brand new image, and that was the image of the Minister of Environment and the Minister of Natural Resources standing next to each other talking about sustainably developing the energy sector and the Canadian economy.
6. answered
   International TradeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains the plan to sign then consult on TPP before ratification.On the TPP deal, we have consistently said, throughout the campaign and since, that we will consult with Canadians and allow parliamentarians an opportunity to discuss the impact on their regions and on the future of this country.
7. answered
   International TradeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly distinguishes signing from ratifying and invites further debate.this once again gives me the opportunity to explain to the member opposite that signing and ratifying an agreement are two completely different things.
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   Social DevelopmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question asks if people must wait for help; answer attacks NDP for opposing tax changes instead of addressing timing of aid.I am still surprised that the NDP does not support this measure, since we normally all agree with the principle of asking those who are successful to do a little more for those in need.
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   Social DevelopmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific timeline question by restating general priorities.I look forward to our Minister of Finance presenting a budget that includes help for seniors, investments in infrastructure, and growth for the middle class.
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    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the question about democracy and accountability, focuses on repealing.it was my pleasure today to try to right some of the wrongs of the past.
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    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the question about illegal donations and instead restates the repeal action.it is my pleasure to inform the House that we have introduced two bills to respond to attacks on the labour movement that were unwarranted, uncalled for, and undemocratic.
12. misdirected
    EthicsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer turns to attacking the opposition's past compliance issues rather than addressing priorities.That is something that the members opposite had a very difficult time doing.
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    EthicsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts focus to criticizing the previous government's actions instead of addressing the question.it appears that there was a lot of time spent by the previous government looking at unfair, unjust attacks on the labour movement.
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    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing the specific question on engaging with the regime by shifting to general diplomacy remarks.As Minister Dion has stated, Canada needs to engage on the international stage—
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    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ends by attacking the opposition's past performance instead of giving specifics on sanctions.Our foreign policy is based on talking, something that the opposition was not that good at in the past.
16. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions working on a plan but does not specify whether targets will be new or old.We need a pan-Canadian plan to tackle climate change. That is what we are working on.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks the asker and discusses a plan but avoids specifying the climate test criteria.We are committed to taking action on climate change.
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    FinanceMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses economic plan but not the specific question about Keynesian theories.Our first step was a tax cut for the middle class, which will put more money in the pockets of nine million Canadians.
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    FinanceMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Responds with plan but ignores the criticism of credibility and spending control.we have a plan to grow the economy, and we have already started.
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    FinanceMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Explains the deficit but does not address the accusation of misleading the House.We inherited a deficit, a deficit of $3 billion.
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    FinanceMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Talks about transparency and new policies but fails to clarify the baseline numbers discrepancy.We have seen a continued deterioration in our economic situation, which is a result of 10 years of failed policies.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.States commitment to invest but provides no specific actions taken since the decision.We are committed to investing more in first nations children in Canada, so that they too can have that equal opportunity, as all other Canadian children have.
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.Commits to looking into the case but does not detail any steps already taken.I will certainly look into the situation that the hon. member has brought to my attention.
24. answered
    Public SafetyMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Details the communication process and handling of concerns with the US.They submitted a number of enquiries, which we were able to answer satisfactorily, and the line of communications remains open to this day.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the specific question on report delay and provincial nominee levels, instead attacking prior government on processing times.One of the things that will come out of our plan is a determined effort to bring down those processing times, which skyrocketed under 10 years of Conservative rule.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.Answer evades cost and location questions by quoting a refugee's positive comment instead of addressing facts raised.I'm just happy to be here. The tiny room I had in Lebanon was not safe.... I was suffering in Lebanon for two years. Compared to there, this is heaven.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.Answer sidesteps the broken promise claim by accusing Conservatives of inconsistency rather than explaining numbers or hotel stays.it seems the Conservatives have trouble figuring out whether we are doing it too fast or too slow.
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    Public SafetyMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses the review process under the Act but refuses further detail due to confidentiality, without explaining why no national security review occurred.every investment by a foreign company in a Canadian firm is subject to careful review under the Investment Canada Act.
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    Public SafetyMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states security screening is in the law but provides no explanation for the specific Allstream case or prior blocked attempt.security screening is part of the process. That is in the law, and the Government of Canada follows the law.
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    Public SafetyRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids defending or explaining any policy change on pardons, pivoting to review of prior fees and waiting times instead.We will look at the changes that were made by the previous government in terms of the waiting times and the fees that were charged to see if they were effective in the administering of public policy or whether they were intended for some other purpose.
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    Public SafetyMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer corrects parole vs pardon distinction and notes prior government's decision but does not address current stance on criminals' rights.the pardon previously granted to this offender was a decision of the previous government.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly confirms ministerial contact with DRC counterpart and ongoing monitoring of the exit visa issue.The foreign affairs minister has been in contact with the foreign affairs minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo. We have raised this issue.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses sympathy but does not address or confirm attendance at the funeral.These deaths occurred under extremely difficult circumstances thousands of kilometres away from home.
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    Canada PostMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses an independent review but does not commit to restoring home mail delivery.It is important we have a Canada Post that delivers services that Canadians expect, and at a reasonable cost.
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    The SenateMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the appointment process without explaining the reason for secrecy.I do not share the hon. member's cynicism, and with good reason.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights Paris achievements and future assessments but does not address the pipeline's conflict with climate goals.We are going to look at greenhouse gas emissions as part of our assessment process, and we are going to ensure that we have Canadians' trust.
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    CBC/Radio-CanadaMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the intent to reinvest in CBC/Radio-Canada and outlines next steps.I want to reassure the House that we are going to reinvest in CBC/Radio-Canada, because unlike the previous government, we believe in that corporation.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a clear schedule of upcoming House business.This afternoon we will resume debate on the Conservative Party's opposition motion.