House debates income tax act changes for middle-class families

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1. deflected
   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses regulatory process instead of addressing the request to support the Energy East motion.We need to establish a credible process that will have the confidence of Canadians.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to criticizing past Conservative process rather than addressing trust on future interference.It was a lack of trust in the regulatory process under the Conservatives' regime that resulted in no pipelines built to tidewater from 2011.
3. deflected
   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer focuses on consultation needs instead of committing to vote for the motion or supporting workers directly.there will be hope when Canadians are faced with a regulatory regime that has their confidence
4. partly answered
   FinanceMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer outlines fiscal targets but does not directly respond to changing course or avoiding structural deficits.We have told Canadians that we will reduce the net debt-to-GDP ratio over the course of our mandate.
5. answered
   FinanceMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly counters the surplus claim by citing the fiscal update showing a deficit.It showed that the 2015-2016 budget year looks to have about a $3 billion deficit as opposed to the surplus that our predecessor government claimed might be in existence.
6. partly answered
   Manufacturing IndustryMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer mentions an innovation agenda but does not detail a specific plan for manufacturing job recovery.We will be putting forward a comprehensive innovation agenda that will really help to create jobs in the manufacturing sector
7. deflected
   Manufacturing IndustryMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists broad plans like infrastructure and innovation without addressing a targeted manufacturing jobs plan.We have a plan on infrastructure, on helping the middle class, on innovation.
8. deflected
   Manufacturing IndustryMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights existing investments but avoids outlining new actions to rebuild manufacturing jobs.investments that will help create jobs.
9. deflected
   Manufacturing IndustryMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes government programs without addressing the claimed delay in worker help or tax cuts for the wealthy.we have made very important investments through the regional development agencies to create jobs today and for tomorrow.
10. deflected
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the member and talks about compassion without addressing the free vote request.There is no political party in the House that has a monopoly on compassion.
11. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the new process but does not confront the claim of political influence or roadblocks.we are determined to modernize the National Energy Board.
12. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states general goals on resources without addressing the specific failure to support Energy East.It is the aim of this government, and I am sure every member of the House, to move our resources to market sustainably.
13. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames the prior government and process credibility without addressing Alberta Liberal MPs or the vote request.the delay under the former Conservative government was a permanent delay because there were no pipelines built between 2011 and October 19, 2015.
14. partly answered
    The EnvironmentEd Fast (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the meeting occurred but does not provide the requested plan, costs, or assessment.In fact, this was the first time in over a decade that we actually had met to talk about the challenges of climate change.
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    The EnvironmentEd Fast (Conservative) asked Ms. Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends foreign spending as leadership without addressing domestic investment or accountability.As a global issue, it is important that Canada play a leadership role so we can invest in developing countries that share this problem
16. deflected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the signing rationale but does not address producing an economic impact study before signing.We are signing the agreement precisely to study it.
17. deflected
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general support for supply management without addressing TPP job losses or the milk protein issue.the Government of Canada fully supports supply management, and the government is engaged with stakeholders on the outcome of the trans-Pacific partnership.
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    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to general labour fairness talking points instead of addressing the illegal financing allegation.Bill C-4 would reset labour industrial relations to a fair balance, one that did not require an attack from the previous government to make it imbalanced.
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    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses only one past case and pivots to Bill C-4 fairness without confirming the two new events.I want to point out that the case I am familiar with was immediately addressed.
20. misdirected
    EthicsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ends by attacking the Conservatives on election compliance rather than addressing the repayment question.I hope members might agree with me that it is somewhat ironic for the Conservative Party to be talking about election law compliance.
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    EthicsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reframes the bill as fulfilling a campaign promise without confirming repayment for the additional events.I am pleased to inform the House that this was a campaign promise, that we would look to retract the two punitive political bills that were made to specifically attack trade unions.
22. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Erin Weir (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the need for modernization and promises changes but gives no concrete details on accessibility or duration.We will soon see immediate changes to parts of the EI system and longer-term systemic changes in the years coming up.
23. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer signals intent to act quickly on punitive thresholds but does not confirm immediate restoration of the 360-hour minimum.It is our intention to move on those provisions extremely quickly.
24. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer counters by attacking the prior government's record instead of outlining the current plan against ISIS.What I want to ask the member opposite is where was his government in looking at those issues?
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general consultation without addressing accusations about Iran, Russia or blaming allies.it is about consulting our allies and having a dialogue.
26. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions speaking with allies but does not explain why allies are reportedly disappointed.I have spoken with our allies and I have spoken with my counterparts.
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer stresses process and past mistakes without addressing the immediate safety concern raised.we have to make sure that we take our time with this, make sure that we consult our allies
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    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references the platform mandate without confirming the specific $150 million funding.We received a clear mandate from Canadians: to deliver on that platform.
29. answered
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms reinvestment and commitment to the platform promise.we will reinvest in CBC/Radio Canada. That is a platform commitment and we will abide by it.
30. partly answered
    The SenateMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the advisory board but does not explain the secrecy of the process.an independent, non-partisan advisory board has been established to assess Canadians against a list of public criteria
31. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses inclusion and consultation without addressing the referendum question.It is in that spirit of evolution and inclusion that we will undertake a process to consult with Canadians in a meaningful and thorough discussion
32. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states the decision is pending and affirms human-rights work but does not directly rebut the shutdown claim.the decision has not yet been made.
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    International DevelopmentMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general humanitarian concerns and re-engagement without addressing the specific question about restoring aid to UNRWA.The minister is currently in the region at the moment to look at how we can better assist those who need it, particularly when we are talking about refugees in Syria and Jordan, and we are committed to re-engaging with the region.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the certification criteria and process but does not commit to restoring the tax credit as requested.I would like to point out that the certification office put in place tighter criteria in June 2015.
35. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for supply management and notes consultation on compensation but avoids committing to full compensation before signing.The fact is, we certainly support supply management, and we are consulting with the sector.
36. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly engages the request by stating intent to look into fast-tracking for specific dissidents.but I will look into her specific question of today regarding those who are being threatened and what we can do for them.
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer raises a separate point of order about a different comment instead of addressing the request to correct the record on climate meetings.The Minister of National Defence was providing an answer, which was quite clear to individuals who heard the question, yet the member for Calgary Midnapore stated from his seat that we need to have English to English translation.