Liberals open debate on Air Canada overhaul centres bill

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1. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to middle-class benefits without addressing the claimed tax increase or broken promise.we understand and we know that the budget focuses on the middle class, which is the key for small business.
2. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the charity tax question and recites external praise for the budget instead.this morning The Wall Street Journal called us the "poster child" of the IMF's global growth strategy.
3. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates middle-class tax cuts and avoids the corporate welfare versus charity tax contrast.Nine million Canadians are paying less tax as of January 1 because of this government.
4. deflected
   EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims transparency without releasing the requested list or addressing numbered companies.With respect to the event in question, the commissioner said before the event that there was no problem, and her opinion has not changed since the event.
5. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists infrastructure spending and never engages the Prime Minister's past remark on small businesses.We are investing over $11 billion in infrastructure spending; $500 million for broadband in rural and remote areas
6. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges mental-health factors and lists broad investments but offers no specific new budget commitment.Our government is investing deeply in those matters to bring better education to these communities, to address the public health needs of these communities
7. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees on the need for hope and mentions ongoing talks but does not commit to new targeted funding.We will continue to work to find ways to work with our teams to address the mental health needs in these communities.
8. deflected
   EthicsMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights anti-evasion spending without addressing the G20 blacklist or registry requests.This is the government that is tackling tax evasion. We are investing $444.4 million to tackle tax evasion
9. deflected
   EthicsMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes government anti-evasion measures while ignoring specific accusations against the PM and Finance Minister.This is the government that is going after tax evasion.
10. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains allocation to existing infrastructure but does not address amending the ridership-based formula for underdeveloped communities.The money will go where the money is needed to repair, to rehabilitate, and to modernize existing infrastructure across 100 communities in Canada.
11. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites external support and general investments instead of specifying timelines for new transit project funding.Our investments in transit, social infrastructure, and green infrastructure are going to make a real difference in building the kinds of communities they want.
12. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states ongoing weekly coordination and fast-tracking to enable 2016 construction season spending.Our goal is to invest in this construction season, and we are doing that by fast-tracking the existing Building Canada fund as well as making sure that new money gets into the communities in a speedy and timely fashion.
13. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the prior government's record rather than stating how many municipal projects will start in 2016.Out of the $14 billion allocated for municipal infrastructure, only $24 million has been invested.
14. deflected
    The EnvironmentEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the economic rationale for climate spending without addressing the specific foreign spending or carbon tax rejection.Canadians know that reducing emissions will make our economy more competitive, not less.
15. deflected
    The EconomyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats the competitiveness claim and cites an industry quote instead of addressing broken promises or the carbon tax.They also know that reducing emissions will make our economy more competitive, not less.
16. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms every vote will count but does not explain why proportionality was omitted from the eight principles.I can say as well that the member can rest assured of the principle that every single vote in Canada will be given voice.
17. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes collaboration without addressing proportionality or committee composition.Prejudging the process by saying we are going to pick a certain system from the onset is the wrong approach.
18. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the question about agreeing with lobby groups on Energy East.This is a requirement because the members opposite fundamentally lost the confidence of Canadians in the changes that they made in an omnibus budget bill in 2012.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts to benefits of reducing emissions without addressing the tweet or agenda.thoughtful Canadians know that focusing on reducing our carbon emissions will actually make our economy stronger not weaker.
20. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.Provides info on general process but not on the specific LNG project.Budget 2016 provides $16.5 million over three years to the National Energy Board, Natural Resources Canada, and Transport Canada to implement the interim approach.
21. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.Changes subject to criticizing the member instead of answering when projects will move forward.The other day the member opposite from Grande Prairie—Mackenzie stated that we should approve a project that has not even applied yet.
22. deflected
    The SenateMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Focuses on positives of appointments while ignoring the funding request.I am confident in his ability to bring senators together to study, adopt, and when required to improve government legislation.
23. misdirected
    The SenateMr. Erin Weir (NDP) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Brings up unrelated point about NDP disclosure instead of addressing the funding request.If it were not for the current Prime Minister , we still would not have proactive disclosure in the New Democratic caucus.
24. answered
    HealthMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.Directly responds with actions being taken on palliative care.We are determined to make the investments necessary to make sure that all Canadians have access to the care that they need at the end of their lives.
25. partly answered
    HealthMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses palliative care commitment and funding but does not confront the specific claim of no budget dollars or broken promises.We have committed to investing $3 billion in home care.
26. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer welcomes the ruling and speaks generally about supporting indigenous people but avoids any discussion of projected costs.We support and respect all indigenous people in this country, including first nations, Métis, and Inuit.
27. misdirected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer rejects a premise about development impacts rather than explaining effects on natural resource processes.I reject the concept that acknowledging indigenous people and clarifying their rights within our country is an impediment to development of any resources.
28. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes work on options for abandoned vessels but provides no timeline or national strategy details.Transport Canada is working with its partners to develop options to address the issue of abandoned vessels and wrecks
29. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reiterates consultation and a comprehensive approach but does not commit to adopting the NDP bill or ending delays.We have consulted on a possible regime to address the hazardous wrecks, and we are incorporating feedback into the development of a comprehensive approach.
30. partly answered
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms ongoing discussions with provinces but gives no expected date for a new internal trade agreement.the minister is continuing his discussions with the provinces on working on an agreement on internal trade.
31. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes partnership approach and rejects past methods but does not address the holdup or stall on the agreement.This is a government that believes in working in partnership with our partners.
32. deflected
    Wine IndustryMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue but defers entirely to future consultation without committing to a review.I would have to take the question under advisement and consult with officials.
33. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses principles and upcoming consultations but does not provide evidence of past consultations or address the referendum demand.We are at the beginning of the consultation process.
34. partly answered
    HealthMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses ongoing work on a national registry but does not commit to supporting the specific bill.There is, in fact, a tremendous amount of work being done on the matter of a national organ donation registry
35. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mr. Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms support for both languages without addressing the specific concerns about French in Quebec or the policy impacts mentioned.This government is passionate about defending both official languages of Canada, whether it is English in Quebec, French outside Quebec, and French in Quebec.
36. misdirected
    Air CanadaMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). loaded question.The answer redirects to the ongoing debate in the House without confirming or denying the assessment of impacts.We will be debating it throughout the day, and I hope he will stand up and talk about his concerns with the act.
37. answered
    Medical Assistance in DyingMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The minister directly answers yes to the eligibility question regarding Kay Carter.