Citizenship act changes dominate commons as Liberals defend bill

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1. deflected
   The EnvironmentRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses regulatory processes instead of addressing the specific guarantee requested about US measures.The best chance for that to happen is to have a credible regulatory process.
2. deflected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the investment plan without addressing the borrowing or job impact criticism.we are determined to make investments that can improve the lives of middle-class Canadians and people across the country.
3. deflected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims a plan exists but does not specify it or admit to lacking one as asked.Now, we have a plan to grow our economy and help Canadians across the country by increasing the level of growth for the future.
4. deflected
   The EconomyDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids giving a specific deficit number and instead restates the inherited situation and plan.We started out with a deficit. We are further in debt because of the Conservatives.
5. deflected
   The EconomyDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the investment plan without naming any taxes to be raised.our plan is to make investments in infrastructure and innovation in Canada.
6. partly answered
   Forestry IndustryMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides some positive update on interest in an agreement but does not confirm a completed deal.I am pleased to announce that the Prime Minister and President Obama have indicated their interest in a long-term softwood lumber agreement.
7. partly answered
   Forestry IndustryMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer continues the prior update on instructions to ministers but still offers no final agreement.the Prime Minister and President Obama have instructed their ministers to examine in an intensive fashion all the options—
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Michel Picard (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the report and states work is underway but provides no concrete plan details.We welcome the recommendations in the correctional investigator's report.
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Michel Picard (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concern but shifts to unrelated demographics and vague recommendations without outlining any plan.This is evidence to indicate that accepting the correctional investigator's recommendations is the first step in coming up with solutions.
10. deflected
    FinanceMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The response ignores the justification for deficit spending and instead promotes upcoming budget investments.I am pleased to say for the hon. member and all the members of this House that we will be introducing a budget that will make investments in long-term productivity, investments in infrastructure that can make a real difference in Canadians' lives
11. deflected
    FinanceMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps confirmation of broken promises by restating campaign pledges on growth and infrastructure.We campaigned on a promise for Canadians that we would help those Canadians who are middle class and those struggling to join the middle class, by investing in growth.
12. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The reply attacks the Conservatives' claim of a surplus rather than addressing the deficit plan or wealth creation question.the only people who think the Conservatives had a surplus are the Conservatives themselves.
13. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the growth plan and tax cuts without providing a specific jobs or SME support strategy.We started with tax cuts for the middle class, which will help nine million Canadians across the country keep more money in their pockets this year.
14. partly answered
    Air TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.The response confirms discussions and a business-case approach but does not disclose any cost to Canadians.If there is a solid business case to be made, we will certainly present it to the people.
15. answered
    Air TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the apparent contradiction by explaining the timeline and due-diligence process.We are studying its case as it knows this is a very complex file.
16. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The response details the methane agreement and targets but does not address broader CO2 emission targets.Both countries have committed to reduce methane emissions by 40% to 45% by 2025 and will thereby be taking significant action on climate change.
17. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response lists actions taken without addressing the specific demand for a carbon price, targets, or detailed plan.This government, in the short five months that it has been in power, has been part of creating a historic global deal on climate change, has started down the path of developing a pan-Canadian framework with the provinces and territories to address climate change, and today announced concrete continental measures to address it.
18. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites court proceedings to avoid directly reassuring on private property rights.as the justice minister clearly stated yesterday, this matter is before the courts. We cannot, therefore, talk about the specific case.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.The response repeatedly refuses to address private property concerns by deferring to the courts.it would be highly inappropriate for us to talk about this court case and about the matters that are an issue in the court case in this chamber.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.The answer insists the matter belongs in court and avoids taking any stand on protecting private property.this case will not be litigated in this chamber. It will be litigated before the courts in British Columbia.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.The response redirects to court proceedings and general reconciliation language without addressing property rights protection.Matters that are before the courts will not be played out in this chamber.
22. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states actions and equal treatment but does not identify who is accountable for the KPMG deals.there is no amnesty and there is only one set of rules.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The response offers general commitments on tax integrity without specifics on KPMG or enforcement steps.Our government is committed to protecting the integrity of the Canadian tax system.
24. partly answered
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing reviews but does not commit to preventing extra credit for time served.there is a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system that is under way in the department that will include these ongoing challenges and the modernization of the code, which has not happened since 1980.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses ongoing review but avoids addressing enforcement of the act or victims.Those judgments, as well as other cases that are pending with respect to challenges to the pre-custody credit regime in our country, are being reviewed as part of a larger review to determine the efficiency and the effectiveness of sentencing and other criminal justice matters.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights overall immigration numbers without explaining the caregiver reduction.We will allow more caregivers, the highest number in the last two years.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts focus to processing times instead of addressing the claimed cut to economic spots.My number one objective is not only to sustain and grow immigrants in every component, but to do everything possible to bring those Conservative processing times down.
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    The SenateMr. Erin Weir (NDP) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.Answer justifies the cost by comparing to past scandal rather than addressing abolition or secrecy.This does require some level of investment, but $1 million invested in good government is significantly less than Senator Duffy's expenses, if I recall correctly.
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    Agriculture and Agri-foodMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue and ongoing talks but provides no timeline or specific action.I am in full discussions with the dairy industry and will continue to be in discussions with the dairy industry.
30. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to praising the new US relationship and attacking the prior government instead of oil policy.Compare that with the relationship between the former prime minister and the current president of the United States.
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    The EconomyMr. Earl Dreeshen (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes general worker support without addressing the specific oil industry question.it is my honour to be standing here with a government that understands that it is time to help workers instead of businesses
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    The EconomyMr. Earl Dreeshen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer references past Keystone advocacy but ignores the current lobbying and tax concerns raised.the Prime Minister met with this very same group in Washington and argued in favour of the Keystone XL pipeline
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    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes consultation instead of addressing the referendum concern or alleged fix.reducing such a complex conversation to a simple yes or no answer would be a huge disservice to democracy and to Canadians.
34. misdirected
    Air CanadaMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The response shifts to positive developments with Air Canada instead of addressing the Aveos workers or the act change.I am pleased that Air Canada plans to purchase Bombardier aircraft and also do the maintenance on these planes for at least the next 20 years.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer questions the presence of a question and pivots to general assurances about consultation.I am not quite sure where the question was in that, but perhaps I will take this opportunity to assure all Canadians that the process we have committed to is an inclusive and meaningful consultation process.
36. answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly corrects the premise of amnesty and addresses the CRA actions.There is no amnesty and there is only one set of rules.
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    Natural ResourcesMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates government objectives and criticizes the prior government rather than addressing Paris commitments compatibility.we said that the common objective was to move our natural resources to markets sustainably.
38. misdirected
    Presence in GalleryMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response ignores the request to table a document and raises an unrelated point of order.I rise on a different point of order.
39. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly outlines the upcoming House business as requested.Today, we will continue our second reading debate of Bill C-6 on citizenship.