Liberals pressed on residential school records in Question Period

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   Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly joins the call to support ALS organizations and research.I join the Leader of the Opposition in urging everyone to give their time and financial support to organizations that are working so hard to find a cure for this terrible disease.
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   Official LanguagesThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states a new official languages plan will support linguistic minorities.We will continue to support your incredible work, most notably with a new official languages plan that will support anglophone and francophone linguistic minorities across the country.
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   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses US relations broadly but avoids any mention of Keystone XL.For 10 years those relationships had been strained and now we are pleased to re-engage on a broad range of important files to build the kinds of opportunities for all Canadians that we know people need.
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   FinanceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the spending plan and past record instead of addressing the debt question directly.That is why we put forward a plan to invest in the future of our country, and to help middle-class Canadians and those working hard to join it.
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   FinanceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reframes around election choice and upcoming budget rather than debt repayment.That is the kind of budget we are going to put forward in two weeks.
6. partly answered
   Forestry IndustryDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing work with the US but does not promise to ask Obama specifically.We are working on this file, and we hope to have good news for Canadians in the weeks and months to come.
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   FinanceDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the inherited situation and future budget instead of committing to balanced budgets.On March 22, we will present our plan for that in the budget.
8. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states CRA is pursuing the matter in court but does not address an investigation into sweetheart deals.The CRA is pursuing this matter before the courts and it intends to pursue it to the fullest extent possible because that is what this government and, indeed, all Canadians expect.
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   Canada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses tax fairness and CRA pursuit of the case but avoids confirming whether other similar deals exist.The Canada Revenue Agency is pursuing this matter before the courts, and it intends to pursue it to the fullest extent possible.
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    Child CareThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes a $20 billion infrastructure plan but does not specify the budget for the child care plan requested.in our platform we put forward an ambitious plan to invest $20 billion over the next 10 years in social infrastructure.
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    PensionsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the 10% GIS boost promise but does not clarify the meaning of 'immediately' or current status.That is why we promised to boost the guaranteed income supplement for our most vulnerable seniors by 10% in our election platform.
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    FinanceDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes economic growth investments without addressing when or how borrowed money will be repaid.We are going to invest in innovation, we are going to invest in productivity, and we are going to invest in infrastructure.
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    FinanceDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites low interest rates and investment needs but does not specify how high taxes will rise to cover deficits.as the OECD and the IMF said, there has never been a better time to invest in the economy.
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    The EnvironmentEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights international deals and provincial agreements but does not address the 90-day plan timeline or carbon tax threat.If we look at the progress that has been accomplished in the last five months, we see we have a historic international deal in which Canada played a critical role
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    The EnvironmentEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends carbon pricing benefits but does not confirm any deal with provinces or explain the shift from sunny ways.The carbon pricing policies that the hon. member talked about will minimize the cost of producing greenhouse gas emissions, provide a continuous incentive for technological innovation
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    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines manufacturing support plans but does not address electricity rates, carbon tax impacts, or giving manufacturers a break.we have a plan when it comes to manufacturing.
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    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses committee and Bombardier due diligence but avoids any manufacturing investment plan.We are looking at the business case. We are doing our due diligence.
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    National DefenceMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains rules of engagement and non-combat status using CDS quote.Therefore, our soldiers are not engaged in combat, they are allowed to defend themselves, and their rules of engagement are clear for all concerned.
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    National DefenceMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates non-combat claim and invites arguing with CDS instead of addressing definition.The hon. member can argue with the Chief of the Defence Staff, but he has in fact outlined this as a non-combat mission.
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    Foreign AffairsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly states Canada's position and calls for release without engaging happy talk premise.The Government of Canada calls on Russia to immediately release her and return her to her friends, colleagues, and family in Ukraine.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats concerns and call for release but does not address phone call to Kremlin.we have repeatedly underlined that Ms. Savchenko's transfer to Russia was illegal.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks questioner's understanding of democracy instead of explaining air strikes and training.What part of democracy does the hon. member not get?
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes coalition roles but avoids addressing air strike effectiveness.we are engaged in a coalition. The coalition has quite a number of partners.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms compliance with settlement but declines to address specific case or obstruction.While I cannot comment about specific cases, under the independent assessment process, I can say that Canada has complied with Justice Perell's June 2015 order and provided all the documents as soon as they were complete.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges tragedy but avoids addressing the request to meet survivors and fix the issue.I, too, feel that this is a terrible tragedy—
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees on the crime but pivots to general commitment without specific action on meeting survivors.Pedophilia is a terrible crime, and we need to deal with the ongoing effects of those abuses.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refuses to address the specific lawsuit or property rights by citing ongoing court matters.this is a matter that is before the courts, and so I will not speak to the particular circumstances with respect to that.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again avoids the question on private property rights by emphasizing nation-to-nation approach instead.the way we are going forward is not to discuss the cases before the courts at this time.
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    Indigenous AffairsRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites court process and review without committing to defend property rights as asked.this matter is before the courts.
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    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses a review of the system but does not address enforcement of the existing law.we are undertaking a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system.
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes conditions and engagement but does not address ceasing approval for Site C.B.C. Hydro must meet the requirements set out in these conditions and we are verifying that it is in fact the case.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats general engagement without addressing the specific request to pause Site C.this government continues to engage with first nations and other indigenous organizations and peoples to ensure that we are developing a nation-to-nation approach.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses honoring veterans and other initiatives but does not address the budget envelope question.We are working very hard with the Minister of Canadian Heritage to see that is put through.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government's record instead of addressing plans for honoring RCAF members.Here is the true record of what the Conservative government has done over the last 10 years.
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    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids explaining the cancellation decision and pivots to general commemoration efforts.We have done that as a country through Vimy Ridge, through World War II, through our Korean peacekeepers, through our role in Bosnia, and we will do so for Afghanistan.
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    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly counters the premise by detailing coordinated actions against Iran's missile program.we also added sanctions that targeted its ballistic missile program.
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    Aerospace IndustryMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Provides information on current actions regarding Bombardier but no specific plan or timeline.We are doing our due diligence. We are looking at the business case.
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    Aerospace IndustryMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The response notes committee independence without addressing the specific motion or intent.
39. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms commitment to passenger rail but avoids direct confirmation on the transcontinental service.I can assure Canadians that this government is committed to developing the best approach to delivering a safe, efficient, and reliable passenger rail service in Canada from coast to coast.