Commons opens debate on budget bill as Fort McMurray crisis dominates

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1. answered
   Fort McMurrayRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Directly affirms yes and commits to long-term support.Mr. Speaker, the answer is yes.
2. answered
   Fort McMurrayRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Commits to partnership in immediate and long-term rebuilding.The Government of Canada will be a partner not only in the immediate emergency situation, but also in the long term
3. deflected
   Aerospace IndustryRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses general principles without addressing timeline for details.
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   Aerospace IndustryDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on business case and jobs without specifying conditions or timeline.investments will be made in the short, medium, and long term in order to support job creation in Canada
5. misdirected
   Aerospace IndustryDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answers about election promise instead of addressing the airport expansion decision.we committed to listen to Canadians and to respect members from the regions
6. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses tax fairness efforts but omits specific commitment on criminal charges.we put $440 million more in this current budget to go after tax avoidance and tax dodging.
7. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats budget and study points without addressing criminal charges.we added an extra $440 million in our budget to go after tax evasion and tax avoidance.
8. deflected
   Canada PostThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Defends consultation approach without addressing the broken promise accusation.we promised to consult, reflect, and show that we understand that Canadians expect better service for less.
9. deflected
   Canada PostThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The question poses a hypothetical about past statements rather than seeking current policy details, and the answer pivots to Canada Post commitments while accusing the asker of fabrications.That is exactly why we are putting the time in that the previous government did not to talk with Canadians, to look at the changing world of delivery of mail and services, and to ensure that they get the right quality.
10. deflected
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The question assumes three broken promises and asks which the minister is proud of, while the answer ignores the question to attack the opposition's approach instead.They want to balance the budget on the backs of Canadians.
11. deflected
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The question challenges the minister on deficits and debt to future generations based on stated positions, but the answer shifts to growth projections without addressing the debt concern.We put, in our budget, measures that will lead to 0.5% faster growth this year; 1% faster growth next year.
12. misdirected
    Small BusinessAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). loaded question.The question accuses Liberals of calling small businesses tax cheats and demands reversal of a promise, while the answer reframes to a loophole and lists unrelated programs.But we do understand small business and I understand small business and we know they need a robust economy and they need strong consumers.
13. answered
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The question directly asks why the P3 screening requirement was removed, and the answer explains the change allows local decision-making and higher federal funding shares.the reason we have removed the P3 condition is to allow the local economy and local governments to make their own decisions on how they procure infrastructure.
14. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The question asks if the government intends to shut down PPP Canada to fund spending, and the answer addresses P3 respect and local decisions but does not confirm or deny asset sales or shutdown.P3s are a valuable tool that we respect, but we also respect the ability of the local governments to make their own decisions.
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    InfrastructureMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The question asks if Liberals want to sell PPP Canada assets to pay for spending, and the answer pivots to criticizing the previous government's delivery in Quebec without addressing the sale.Despite allocating almost $2 billion for Quebec in 2014, the previous government delivered zero dollars.
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    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The question asks if the government is refusing an economic impact study due to problems with TPP, and the answer notes consultations but does not address release of a study.Next week, the Standing Committee on International Trade will consult Canadians in Montreal, Quebec City, Windsor, and Toronto.
17. deflected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on consultations and past NDP position rather than addressing the concerns about the tech sector or impact study.We made a commitment to consult with Canadians, and that is what we are doing.
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    Air CanadaMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the purpose of the legislation in terms of competitiveness and flexibility.one of the reasons we are amending this act is not only to prevent litigation in the future, but also to allow Air Canada to have more flexibility when it is competing in a very competitive environment domestically and internationally.
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    Air CanadaMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the asker of a fishing trip and provides general statements without specific evidence or costs.I believe that my hon. colleague is simply going on a fishing trip here.
20. answered
    Air CanadaMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly denies the premise and clarifies the maintenance obligations remain in the provinces.
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    Air CanadaMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer denies being in a hurry and restates the lawsuit reason without addressing the gag order or urgency concerns.on the contrary, I am in no hurry.
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    Post-Secondary EducationMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly details the budget measures increasing grants for lower- and middle-income students.We are helping 250,000 lower-income Canadian students with grants that are going from $2,000 to $3,000, which is a 50% increase.
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    Post-Secondary EducationMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly details the budget measures increasing grants for lower- and middle-income students.we are going to increase grants by 50%, from $2,000 to $3,000, for 250,000 students.
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    Ministerial ExpensesGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the trip and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing whether the agreements will be tabled.it is my job to promote Canada to the world.
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    Ministerial ExpensesGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts entirely to unrelated topic of diversity instead of addressing trade or apology request.Now, more than ever, the Conservatives should be joining us in speaking up for our belief in diversity around the world, including in the United States.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the concern and promises action on the committee but does not address the claim of inventing a false story.I look forward to ensuring that we get moving on this committee in short order.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists unrelated past Liberal achievements instead of addressing the specific claims of false statements about discussions.We will deliver on that promise just as the Prime Minister delivered on our promise to reinstate the long-form census and return to evidence-based decision-making
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    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses increased funding for homelessness but does not respond to support for the bills or respecting Quebec's wishes.In fact, in budget 2016 we announced an investment of 50%, the first since 1999.
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    QuebecMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer dismisses the question as off-track and pivots to praising Liberal members without engaging the listed criticisms.I believe my colleague's comments got off track.
30. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms the commitment and mentions risk mitigation but does not address whether the PM will admit the exemption will not be immediately lifted.I can assure the hon. member that we are all convinced that our commitment to lift the visa for Mexico will indeed provide major economic benefits
31. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the asylum rate risk concern by confirming ongoing work to mitigate it while pursuing the policy.that is why officials in my department and I are working along with my colleagues in public safety to find ways to mitigate precisely this risk
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the asylum rate concern by confirming work to mitigate risks while pursuing the visa lift.I can assure him that we are all working assiduously to deal with those problems and to mitigate them.
33. answered
    IranTony Clement (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). rhetorical question.The question sarcastically asks what the minister likes about a regime it has condemned, and the answer directly states liking the people of Iran while citing the UN rapporteur.
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Hunter Tootoo (Liberal). substantive question.The question asks for specific action against the BC government under the Fisheries Act, but the answer only discusses working with provincial partners without addressing enforcement.We will work with them to address any issues that come forward, and deal with them appropriately.
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Hunter Tootoo (Liberal). loaded question.The question challenges panel independence with loaded phrasing like 'the fix already in,' and the answer directly affirms independence and explains the appointment process.I can assure the member it is an independent panel.
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    Employment InsuranceMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The question calls for EI reform including ending the black hole, and the answer states completion of the first phase and ongoing broader second-phase reforms covering all regions.I am very proud to say that we have completed the first phase of EI reform and are in the process of doing the second phase.
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    Employment InsuranceMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.The question presses for EI reform specific to Quebec regions, but the answer pivots to general economic investment and employment rights without addressing EI changes.By investing in infrastructure and our economy, we are going to build a strong and sound economy, and put more Canadians to work.
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). rhetorical question.The question raises a point of order about the PM's conduct, and the answer shifts to questioning the asker's honesty while reiterating respect for Parliament.If my colleague in front of me were honest, he would agree that we can all do more to improve decorum in the House and we should—
39. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The question requests the upcoming business schedule, and the answer provides a detailed outline of bills and days for the following week.This afternoon, as everyone knows, we will continue our debate at second reading of Bill C-15