Commons debates motion urging justice minister to follow fundraising guidelines

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1. misdirected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the specific question on returning funds and instead attacks the prior Conservative government.Indeed, for three straight elections, the Conservatives have been convicted of election fraud in each of those elections.
2. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids addressing the differing standards by pivoting to past Conservative actions and claiming prior clearance.The fact is that in reference to the event that my hon. colleague speaks of regarding the former Conservative minister of heritage, the money was only returned after the Conservatives got their hands caught in the cookie jar for that one.
3. misdirected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer sidesteps the ethics code violation claim entirely by attacking the previous government's record instead.after 10 years of convictions for electoral fraud and regularly dismaying the public with their partisanship and patronage, Canadians needed a change.
4. deflected
   The BudgetDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer does not address broken transparency promises or PBO concerns, instead criticizing the prior government.unlike the previous government, we are always very open to speaking and working with the parliamentary budget officer to show that we are trying to be much more transparent than the previous government was.
5. deflected
   TaxationDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer evades the union transparency question by attacking Conservative secrecy rather than explaining the policy choice.I still find it very strange to hear the Conservatives talk about transparency when, for 10 years, their government was the most secretive and opaque of all Canadian governments.
6. answered
   Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the decision process and affirms cabinet responsibility without evasion.For the administrative steps that have followed, we are demonstrating government by cabinet, which means I have tremendous confidence in the ministers in our government to make the right decisions on files that cross their desks
7. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reiterates the no-cancellation stance but does not address making the contract public or the contradictions raised.We will not cancel an existing contract.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the question but pivots to provincial cooperation without presenting or committing to an action plan.We will do so by working with our provincial partners.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific comparison to Chrétien Liberals and lack of targets by restating general environmental commitments.We know that Canada needs to do more on the environment.
10. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies accusations without addressing the timeline of booking meetings or HBO appearance.The Conservatives' accusations are absolutely wrong.
11. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to listing media appearances instead of addressing the cost or purpose of the trip.
12. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists meetings held but does not address whether they were created to justify the trip or the $20,000 cost.I met with U.S. Senator Angus King of Maine.
13. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives' media relations instead of addressing repayment or double-billing.The Conservatives did everything possible to insult the media.
14. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies the premise without acknowledging the HBO interview as the main reason for the trip.the Conservatives' accusations are wrong, and all the rules were followed.
15. misdirected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the Liberal Party treasurer issue but ignores the question about the minister's expenses.the charges laid by the chief electoral officer of Quebec have nothing to do with Mr. Lalonde's role in the Liberal Party of Canada in Quebec.
16. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides the CRA budget increase but does not address announcing an investigation into the KPMG scandal.That investment will enable the agency to improve its client service, support the government's efforts to fight tax evasion and tax avoidance
17. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the specific question on Rideau Club meetings by shifting focus to general professionalism of officials.I trust the agency employees to conduct themselves professionally.
18. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses enforcement against consultants but pivots to praise for Canadian generosity instead of detailing Liberal actions.the vast majority of Canadians are displaying extraordinary generosity to the Syrian refugees.
19. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that such behaviour will not be tolerated and outlines possible consequences including termination of agreements or charges.It is possible that sponsorship agreements could be terminated or the refugee could be not allowed, or if deemed appropriate by the authorities, such individuals or organizations could be charged.
20. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the premise of the question by accusing the asker of seeing the glass half empty and denies the defence-related claim without addressing costs or housing details.My colleague beside me, the Minister of National Defence , confirms there is nothing truthful in the member's comments about defence.
21. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly assures that exploitation will not be tolerated and that guilty parties will face consequences.yes, I can assure the members of this House that that kind of behaviour will not be tolerated.
22. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to full government payment by instead calling on the Catholic Church to honour its obligations.We believe that the Catholic Church has to honour its obligation.
23. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the prior government's lack of legal recourse and shifts responsibility to church officials rather than committing to victim compensation.it is up to the officials of the Catholic Church to do the right thing and fix—
24. misdirected
    The BudgetRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question on transparency and surplus by attacking the prior government's record and pivoting to long-term growth instead of addressing PBO claims.The Conservatives left us with a deficit, as we will see.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats general principles without addressing the call for the minister to push approval or break silence.We are committed to getting resources to market, but it must be done in a sustainable way, and that is what we will do.
26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates decision criteria and attacks the prior government instead of addressing collusion claims or approval timing.Unfortunately, the previous government did not understand this and it was not able to get our resources to market.
27. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges first nations support and states the project is under review due to salmon concerns while outlining next steps.There are concerns with respect to salmon.
28. deflected
    LabourMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights existing low dispute rates but does not address support for anti-scab legislation.
29. deflected
    LabourMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes respect for unions and businesses reaching deals without addressing the anti-scab bill.Overall, 95% of all agreements are settled at the table, if they are fair and balanced.
30. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer invites input on the review but does not address defence cuts or locked-in policy direction.I welcome the member holding his consultations with Canadians and experts alike, and I look forward to hearing his comments personally as well.
31. answered
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states commitment to NATO and actions opposing Russian aggression.Our troops are actually working with NATO at the moment.
32. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms ongoing procurement work and that the review allows input but does not confirm whether policy remains open to change.the defence review allows all Canadians to participate in looking at where our Canadian Forces need to go.
33. partly answered
    HealthMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the palliative care gap and promises action but ignores the core question on physician-assisted suicide.Our government is determined to work with the provinces and territories to increase access to palliative care.
34. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the commitment and states it will be delivered as promised.It was in the Liberal platform; it is in my mandate letter; it will be delivered.
35. deflected
    International TradeMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes general consultations without addressing the specific refusal to hear from farmers at committee.we have a duty to consult broadly with Canadians.
36. partly answered
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses engagement and due diligence but does not address the claim of a political directive forcing foreign buyout.We have been doing our due diligence and looking at the business case.
37. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights general investments but avoids the specific issue of two-tier treatment for Quebec seasonal workers.We have provided a number of supports that are helping small businesses and workers from coast to coast to coast.