Liberals press budget bill as opposition targets PM travel costs

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1. deflected
   EthicsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The response discusses the bilateral relationship without addressing the ethics or costs of the delegation.the relationship between Canada and the United States is our most important bilateral relationship.
2. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Conservative government instead of addressing the delegation composition.Perhaps if the immediate former Conservative prime minister had done the same, he would have been able to get projects like Keystone XL approved.
3. deflected
   EthicsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response pivots to family values and the US relationship without defending the specific conduct raised.It is very important for the Prime Minister and his family to be together, and it is also important to recognize the significance of Canada-U.S. relations.
4. answered
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly explains the rationale for household staff assisting with childcare.'s responsibilities, and his young family, he employs two household employees who, in addition to performing other duties around the house, act as secondary caregivers to the three children.
5. deflected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.The response promotes the new child benefit without addressing the alleged hypocrisy or self-benefit claim.The Canada child benefit, which we introduced in our budget, will help the Canadian families who need the help the most.
6. deflected
   Canada PostMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the task force process but does not address the conflict-of-interest concern.The four-person independent task force will prepare a discussion paper that will present viable options for Canada Post services.
7. deflected
   Canada PostMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). loaded question.The response emphasizes the review process without addressing the broken-promise accusation.it is this government's job to ensure that we have an open and transparent and independent review to ensure that Canadians are receiving the services they need from Canada Post at a reasonable price.
8. partly answered
   PovertyMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes income inequality as a problem and cites one program but does not address the budget's overall failure to reverse the trend.Our government's priority is to help the middle class and families that need it.
9. deflected
   TaxationMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to Panama Papers and international evasion without addressing stock option loophole or inequality measures.With regard to the Panama papers, I asked employees in my department to obtain the list of Canadian taxpayers, and I am pleased to inform the House that that information is now in the agency's hands.
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists trip accomplishments but ignores the question about special access for non-official Liberal insiders.If we look at what was actually accomplished, the Canadian delegation engaged our American counterparts on many files, including climate change, environment and energy, international security, defence co-operation, the global coalition against ISIL, border co-operation, and trade and commercial relationships.
11. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer tells the asker to focus on what Canadians want instead of addressing Bronfman's role.I suggest the member realize he should get on focus with what Canadians want.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer criticizes Conservatives for questioning the trip rather than explaining roles of the 44 attendees.I am going to go back to the idea that the Conservatives are really out of queue with regard to the benefits of this particular trip.
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats trip benefits and attacks Conservatives instead of stating Bronfman's official role.The only ones who do not seem to realize the benefits are the members of the Conservative Party, and that is most unfortunate.
14. deflected
    EthicsMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes the bilateral relationship but does not explain Gainey's role in the delegation.The relationship between Canada and the United States is our most important bilateral relationship.
15. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer blames the asker for disliking the response and pivots to trip value without naming roles of party officials or in-laws.it is not my fault that the member does not like the answer per se.
16. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer commits to fighting evasion and mentions new funding but does not confirm a review of the KPMG amnesty.Our government is committed to fighting tax evasion and tax avoidance.
17. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses ongoing investigations and budget measures but avoids addressing whether criminal charges will be brought.the agency is currently investigating the taxpayers identified in the KPMG schemes.
18. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer rejects the premise and shifts blame to the previous government rather than addressing the cuts or visits.the premise of the member's question is absolutely incorrect.
19. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lectures the asker on fiscal cycles and implies misunderstanding instead of addressing the question about explaining cuts to military personnel.I regret that the hon. member does not seem to be able to understand that matter.
20. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. David Sweet (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). loaded question.The answer regrets the tone and pivots to general engagement policy without addressing the specific question about standing up to Iran.I regret the tone of the question.
21. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses human rights funding in Burma but does not address the embassy in Iran or the closure of the religious freedom office.The Minister of Foreign Affairs , when he was in Burma recently, announced a $44-million investment for the promotion of democracy and the protection of human rights, including ethnic minorities.
22. partly answered
    Search and RescueMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Hunter Tootoo (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the committee's priority on marine safety and references the letter but does not commit to keeping the centre open.I am very pleased that the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans has recognized that marine safety remains a top priority, even with the consolidation of Comox.
23. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Erin Weir (NDP) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses concern and notes review of numbers but does not explain why Regina was excluded from extended EI benefits.Our minister is looking at those numbers now and working with her officials as we speak.
24. answered
    HealthMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the $3 billion commitment for palliative care as part of the health accord.As part of the new health accord, the government has committed to provide $3 billion over the next four years to improve home care, including palliative care.
25. deflected
    HealthMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer discusses palliative care access but ignores the marijuana priority comparison entirely.We will do so with the participation of our colleagues and the provinces and territories.
26. answered
    MarijuanaMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly outlines the regulatory framework intended to keep marijuana from children.Our intent in these regulations will be to keep it away from children, to prevent organized crime from continuing to profit from it, to make our communities safe, and to assure the health of all Canadians.
27. answered
    MarijuanaMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains how strict regulation will restrict access better than current law.We believe that through strict regulation we will be able to restrict access to children by being able to control the manner in which marijuana is retailed and consumed in this country.
28. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Hunter Tootoo (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states the vessel will be cleaned and deconstructed later this month after hazards are removed.It moved the vessel to a different location, and prior to deconstruction scheduled for later this month, the vessel will be cleaned and hazardous materials and potential pollutants will be removed.
29. partly answered
    Child CareMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms commitment to child care but provides no timeline or reversal of the specific decision.Over the next few months, I will have the pleasure of informing the House of the specific actions that will be taken.
30. deflected
    HealthMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.Answer supports voluntary manufacturer measures but does not address reinstating mandatory tamper-resistant regulations.As part of our comprehensive approach, our government strongly supports opioid manufacturers who wish to take proactive measures to make their medications harder to abuse.
31. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses post-secondary support and grants but does not address staff cuts or broken promises.I am working with my colleague the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development to make sure that the historic changes from loans to grants will be available for first nation students.
32. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates general resource-to-market goal without addressing job losses or investment climate.as we have said many times in the House, the job of our government is to get our natural resources to market.
33. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general internal trade priorities without addressing whether the minister examined the Comeau case or agrees with the judgment.We support the notion of having open markets, to having freer trade in—
34. deflected
    TaxationMr. Kevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes tax fairness and small business support without addressing reversing specific business taxes or the Saskatchewan layoffs mentioned.Our government is committed to ensuring tax fairness and to making sure every Canadian pays his or her share.
35. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states commitment to official languages but ignores the specific claim about anglicizing Quebec or funding to anglophone groups.This issue is very important to us, and we will ensure that all of our departments and programs uphold that priority to the best of their ability.
36. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes jurisdictional respect without addressing the funding criteria changes or instructing the department on talk shows.The Minister of Canadian Heritage is fulfilling her mandate with the utmost respect for her responsibilities.
37. partly answered
    SecuritiesMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the Quebec jurisdiction concern by confirming the project is voluntary and respects provincial authority.We announced that this project would be voluntary and that we would listen and fully respect Quebec's jurisdictions.