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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. answered
   EcuadorDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly provides an update on consular help and announces concrete support funding.I can say that we will be providing $1 million to local authorities for relief efforts in the very near future.
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   FinanceDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids naming any taxes and instead restates general economic investment talking points.Now is the time to grow the economy through investment.
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   FinanceDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the transparency accusation by repeating claims of openness without addressing the specific criticism.we have been open and transparent with Canadians and will continue to do so.
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   TaxationMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the request to reverse credits and pivots to defending the child benefit instead.The Canada child benefit will help nine out of 10 families.
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   TaxationMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again evades restoring the credits and repeats the same child-benefit talking point.Our measures will help nine out of 10 families with children to have more money in their pockets.
6. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the event details but does not confront the conflict-of-interest concern raised.The event was organized by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, a professional association.
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   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies attendance by key staff but does not address reopening deals or launching an investigation.The public servants who were in charge of the KPMG file and made recommendations on it did not attend the receptions hosted by CPA Canada in 2014 and 2015.
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   Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms human-rights dialogue but does not explain the omission of rights from the listed priorities.We do not miss an opportunity to raise this with our Saudi counterparts, nor do we miss opportunities for positive engagement.
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   Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates contract history and transparency steps instead of addressing the ambassador's priorities or regime friendliness.The release of the report on Friday was the first of many steps we will be taking to provide greater transparency on human rights assessments.
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    Small BusinessPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The response lists economic supports without clarifying whether the tax rate change was deferred, proceeding, or cancelled.small business owners want and need a robust economy to succeed.
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    Small BusinessPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer asserts no tax increases but avoids confirming or denying the specific rate changes described in the question.
12. deflected
    Small BusinessAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The response emphasizes meetings and listening without addressing the dismissal of recommendations or broken promises.I have been working closely with small business owners and stakeholders across this nation.
13. deflected
    Small BusinessAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses collaboration but sidesteps why the tax rate reduction was ignored or altered.Part of working together is listening to each other and engaging in difficult conversations.
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    Small BusinessMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the rate reduction that occurred but ignores the carbon tax and payroll tax criticisms.In January, the tax rate went down from 11% to 10.5% for small business owners.
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    TaxationMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The response highlights tax cuts and benefits without addressing the claimed $4 billion burden or cancelled credits.Nine million Canadians now have more money in their pockets as a result of this tax cut.
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and pledges reconciliation but attributes fault to the prior government without committing to demand payment.It seems that the previous government did create an unfortunate misjustice that has allowed it to not own up to the implications.
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer expresses concern but shifts blame to prior government without explaining current handling.Unfortunately, we have no control over the correspondence that has allowed it to be off the hook, which was originally sent by the former administration.
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    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises minister and cites guidelines without addressing the specific LA trip expense.All expenses, on all of her trips, are transparent and done according to all the various ethical guidelines that are imposed on her.
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    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats that rules were followed but ignores the first-class and per-diem details raised.
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    Ministerial ExpensesMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer invokes ethical guidelines without addressing the double-billing allegation or repayment.all of the minister's travels are done according to the ethical guidelines and the guidelines with which we have to comply as members of the government.
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    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states expenses are public and rules followed but does not explain the side trip.the minister's expenses are public, published, and transparent.
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    National DefenceMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states no participation and no decision to change policy.Canada currently does not participate in the ballistic missile defence.
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    National DefenceMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the review process includes open discussion on the topic.By not opening up the discussion on ballistic missile defence and allowing Canadians to have a say in this, it would not be an open defence review.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes existing port processes and upcoming review but does not address job impacts.Projects that reach a certain threshold are reviewed by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the project review process and timeline but avoids the premise of using buzzwords to kill jobs.There will be a decision within the next few months, and it will be based on science and on data, not on politics.
26. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms one project approval and states the same process applies to others but does not give a decision date.The same process will be used with Pacific Northwest and all other LNG projects to ensure that environmental impacts will be managed if in fact the projects are to proceed.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the previous government instead of addressing the delay or approval timeline.One of the reasons that this group is sitting on this side of the House and that group is sitting there is because Canadians lost faith in the ability of the previous government to manage the environment.
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    International TradeMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly explains the consultation and parliamentary review process for the TPP.We plan to study it, put it before Parliament, and therefore put it before the Canadian people.
29. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for supply management and consultation but does not address compensation or specific promises.We have fully consulted with the stakeholders across the country.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides the current cost status, housing figures, and defends the program spending.not only can I say that we are under budget, I can also say that I am extremely proud of our refugee program, which has brought 26,000 people to Canada.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats prior points and criticizes the questioner instead of explaining support shortfalls or spending details.it sounds like the hon. member did not hear my answer to the previous question.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates housing statistics and pivots to a boast about demand rather than addressing hotel matching or support gaps.I am probably the only immigration minister in the world whose major problem is an inability to get refugees to Canada fast enough to satisfy the overwhelming generosity of Canadians, but I am working on it.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses partnerships and recognition but provides no information on projected costs.We have every intention to continue our partnership with Métis and non-status people in the country to advance them and move them forward.
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    Employment InsuranceMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights past actions and improvements but does not address the specific concerns about seasonal workers or the planned withdrawals from the fund.I am very pleased to say that we have provided $2.5 billion to Canadians from coast to coast to coast, including reducing the deductible, improving service, reversing the negative 2012 changes,
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes ongoing work and a specific investment but avoids providing any timeline for a replacement office.We are continuing our important work as we move toward a comprehensive vision of human rights.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer clarifies the organizer of the event but does not address whether the relationship is appropriate.Most of the CRA employees who work in accounting and auditing belong to that association.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The response accuses the asker of not understanding and reiterates the budget without addressing the cronyism allegation.if I am always repeating myself, it is because my colleague opposite does not seem to be able to understand the correct answers.
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    Physician-Assisted DyingMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses confidence in the bill's compliance but does not address eligibility under the specific criterion mentioned.I am confident we are responding in a substantive way to the Carter decision, as well as ensuring that it is in compliance with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.