Conservatives assail Liberal budget for deficit and broken promises

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. answered
   Consular AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the meeting request and ongoing efforts.the Minister of Foreign Affairs would be happy to meet with Ms. Azer to continue collaboration in the pursuit of the safe return of her children to Canada.
2. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the broken promise by restating general budget benefits.we are very proud of budget 2016 for many reasons, but one of the most important reasons is what it will do for our economy and how much it will help small and medium-sized businesses.
3. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer changes subject to Vaisakhi and offers general statements without addressing the timeline or premise.on the celebration of Vaisakhi on the Hill, let me take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy Vaisakhi.
4. partly answered
   InfrastructureDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details investments but does not justify the deficit or address misallocation claims.we are proud to invest $120 billion over the next 10 years to build and rebuild the Canadian economy.
5. deflected
   InfrastructureDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on investments without addressing plans for a balanced budget.We will invest that money immediately, as well as $10 billion more on top of the Building Canada fund.
6. answered
   EthicsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the ethical concern by referencing rules and the Ethics Commissioner.In advance, I proactively sought the opinion of the Ethics Commissioner, to whom there was no conflict.
7. partly answered
   EthicsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains compliance but avoids addressing the request to return contributions.my colleague, Minister of Justice , proactively reached out to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to discuss this particular event, and she indicated that it was appropriate.
8. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to general anti-evasion efforts without addressing the specific KPMG deal allegation.Our government recognizes that international tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance are critical issues. We are taking meaningful action.
9. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites privacy rules to avoid addressing the specific KPMG case raised in the question.It would be inappropriate to comment on a specific case for reasons of privacy.
10. answered
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the ethics concern by stating prior consultation with the Ethics Commissioner.I proactively engaged with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner prior to attending this event.
11. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer confirms attendance as an MP but does not address the pay-for-access claim or the policy adviser's role.I attended this event as a member of Parliament, as all members of Parliament do.
12. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking the opposition's past fundraising instead of addressing the minister's event.nobody on this side of the House has gone to prison for illegal fundraising, and that is something they are having trouble saying over there.
13. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer deflects by pointing to opposition fundraising scandals rather than releasing attendee details.perhaps he should ask his colleague from Red Deer about fundraising activities when Senator Duffy went to his riding
14. answered
    EthicsMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the funding decision on its merits and notes committee support, addressing the impartiality claim.This is an excellent investment. Ask any of the members on that side.
15. answered
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer states that the event was cleared with the Ethics Commissioner and describes the discussion topics.In advance, I cleared it with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and complied with all federal rules with respect to fundraising.
16. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines immediate actions taken in response to the Attawapiskat crisis.We now have five new mental health workers in the community.
17. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references general indigenous funding but does not address specific mental health services or long-term suicide prevention steps.It is these funds that would actually restore hope to communities.
18. deflected
    The BudgetLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes tax cuts and benefits instead of naming any planned tax increases.We started on January 1 by reducing taxes on nine million Canadians.
19. deflected
    The BudgetLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats consultation praise and middle-class help without addressing why business advice was ignored.We listened to Canadians across the country, small businesses and big businesses.
20. partly answered
    The BudgetMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims transparency and mentions providing data to the PBO but does not explain removal of first-nations transparency rules.We received a letter from him on April 1, and over the week that followed, we provided all necessary information to the PBO
21. deflected
    The BudgetMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends growth measures without addressing inflated job numbers or PBO criticism of forecasts.We are confident that our measures to help Canadians today, with tax cuts and benefit changes, and our measures for the future, with infrastructure expenditures and the new innovation plan, will make a real difference over the long term
22. misdirected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP for not reading the TPP and pivots to quoting an NDP delegate instead of addressing Stiglitz concerns.the NDP condemned the TPP without even reading it.
23. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for supply management but does not address missing budget compensation or dairy concerns.I think my hon. colleague is fully aware that, as a government, we support supply management, and this government fully understands the importance of compensation to the supply management sector.
24. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the fire and worker impact but does not confirm any immediate special EI access measures.There are workers who will be out of work. We are hoping that we are able to assist them in finding other opportunities in the region.
25. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.Explains the 2% unemployment screen applied nationwide but ignores the accusation of discrimination against southeast Saskatchewan.When we used that screen on every region of Canada, 12 regions met that target.
26. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.Responds by defending the formula without addressing the fairness or compassion request.we are proud that there are a number of economists who have identified the fact that we are identifying a 2% increase in unemployment in a sustained and sharp way actually identifies the areas that need direct attention.
27. partly answered
    EmploymentMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.Clarifies that EI changes help all regions including oil and gas impacted ones but does not address the specific Alberta complaint.In fact, every Canadian is improved by the changes that we have made to EI.
28. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.States that additional help was provided to those who need it the most without addressing the specific western regions.Where the additional help was provided was to those people who need it the most.
29. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the question about shame and flip-flop by citing ongoing court case.since the issue will be going before the courts, it would not be appropriate for me to say anything more.
30. answered
    Consular AffairsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Details ongoing efforts and consular services provided to secure release.We continue to work for his release.
31. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Assures full air support and measures taken but does not admit any mistake.I can assure the member that our troops in Iraq have full air support when needed.
32. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Refuses to use the term war and focuses on actions with coalition partners.We will take every action with our coalition partners to defeat Daesh, and we are not going to give ISIL legitimacy by calling them a state, by calling this a war.
33. deflected
    Human RightsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes general human rights work without addressing the Rohingya mention, office closure, budget absence or UN vote-buying accusation.Global Affairs is continuing this important work and its professionals are working hard on a transition to a comprehensive vision on human rights, including religious freedom of course.
34. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms an extension for alternative sites and science-based review but does not state whether the plan will be stopped.The minister had asked for an extension to consider alternative sites.
35. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer asserts existing access to statements and explains opposition to the act but does not address why the transparency provisions were gutted.If they do not have access, they can get that straight from my office, and those requests are very, very rare.
36. deflected
    TaxationMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights budget benefits without addressing tax havens, deficits or the listed omissions for seasonal workers and others.
37. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer announces funding to combat evasion but does not commit to abolishing the regulatory framework enabling tax havens.Thanks to our historic $444 million investment, wealthy Canadians will be required to pay their share of taxes.
38. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges supply-management enforcement issues and states rules are under review but does not confirm whether tariffs on diafiltered milk will be eliminated.We are reviewing these rules right now and working very hard on it.