Commons advances budget bill amid debate on spending and science funding

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1. partly answered
   Disaster AssistanceMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the Red Cross but pivots to future recovery phases without addressing matching donations to other charities.As we move now into future phases of how we will assist Alberta and Fort McMurray in the recovery, we will examine all possibilities for how everyone can help to the maximum extent possible.
2. deflected
   EthicsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights the state dinner honor and mental health work instead of addressing why in-laws attended over the natural resources minister.These members of the Prime Minister's family were part of the official delegation.
3. deflected
   EthicsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on White House invitations and no taxpayer costs rather than justifying the inclusion of Liberal fundraisers.All of their expenses at all times were incurred by them personally and the taxpayers in no way, directly or indirectly, contributed to this part of the visit.
4. deflected
   EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes the state dinner honor and volunteer status instead of explaining the absence of the natural resources minister.My colleague referred to some people who work as volunteers with the Liberal Party of Canada.
5. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the minister's renewable energy agreement rather than addressing why the bagman attended over the natural resources minister.The two governments and all the representatives celebrated that agreement at the state dinner in Washington.
6. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states criminal proceedings are underway but does not address the Panama Papers or KPMG investigation timeline.criminal proceedings are underway and it is not right to misinform the public.
7. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the platform promise and questions the asker's understanding instead of committing to a KPMG investigation.These cases are currently underway, so I do not know what my colleague does not understand.
8. deflected
   Budget Implementation LegislationMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the bill's scope as appropriate but does not address splitting it for separate study of EI and other measures.We know that is the appropriate way to move forward.
9. answered
   MarijuanaMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly rejects decriminalization and explains the government's alternative plan.We do not believe that decriminalization is the right thing to do.
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The response shifts focus to the visit's achievements rather than addressing the cost or entitlement claim.Significant progress was made on important issues to Canadians, like climate change, like pre-clearance at the border, like a shared vision of growing the trade between Canada and the United States.
11. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise without engaging the specific question about family travel costs.just because my friend across the aisle keeps repeating the same phrase does not necessarily make it accurate.
12. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The response praises Margaret Trudeau instead of addressing whether taxpayers funded her travel or her role in the delegation.We are very proud of Margaret and her important contribution to raising Canadians' awareness around mental health issues.
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes the White House invitation but avoids clarifying the in-laws' status or funding.my colleague is perfectly aware that Mrs. Grégoire-Trudeau's parents were also invited to the state dinner by the White House, an honour that Canada has not received since 1997.
14. answered
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the rationale for the nannies and defends the expense as appropriate.With the nature of his responsibilities, it is not inappropriate that two household staff, in addition to performing other duties, also act as secondary caregivers for the Prime Minister's family.
15. answered
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the prior justification for household staff without engaging the comparison to other Canadians.It is no surprise, given that the Prime Minister has three young children.
16. partly answered
    Canada PostMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the review process but does not confirm or deny breaking the home delivery promise.They are looking forward to this consultation process.
17. deflected
    Canada PostMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to describing the review process rather than addressing the broken promise on home delivery.we have committed to a comprehensive, independent review of Canada Post.
18. partly answered
    Oil and Gas IndustryCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the impact and confirms meetings but does not commit to quick action on resuming production.Yes, I am meeting with industry leaders.
19. deflected
    Oil and Gas IndustryCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general support and past actions without specifying new measures for oil producers.we will continue to do so knowing that the oil sector will continue to be a very important part of the Canadian economy.
20. misdirected
    Disaster AssistanceMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to emergency response coordination instead of addressing fiscal flexibility for economic losses.The Government of Canada, through the leadership of the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness has found a way to assemble all of the resources of the Government of Canada in a unified effort
21. misdirected
    Disaster AssistanceMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer condemns the question as inappropriate rather than addressing the fundraising allegation.surely it is a time for that, not this.
22. answered
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the plan to introduce an independent appointment process.we will make sure to propose a new independent, merit-based process, which will be sure to be open and transparent
23. partly answered
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses funding and future reform but does not address the immediate concern about current board members deciding on the sale.We are also going to reform the appointment process to make sure that our board members are appointed openly and transparently, on a merit basis.
24. answered
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives a clear yes-or-no denial of any plan to sell PPP Canada.we have no intention of changing the mandate of PPP Canada or selling off the assets of PPP Canada.
25. answered
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly locates the funds in PPP Canada as asked.the amount the hon. member is referring to is within PPP Canada, and that is where it should be and that is where it is now.
26. deflected
    Government ExpensesEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the delegation instead of addressing costs or delegate identities.Our delegation was inclusive. We included youth, first nations and indigenous communities, business people, and social service organizations to start the process of developing a pan-Canadian consensus on the need to address climate change.
27. deflected
    Government ExpensesEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer references the member's attendance but avoids costs, names, or transparency issues.I would start by welcoming the hon. member to the delegation that he actually attended
28. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms ongoing talks but gives no timeline for a new agreement.On Friday, I spoke with my U.S. opposite member, Michael Froman, the USTR, about this specific issue.
29. deflected
    Softwood LumberMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates priority and contacts without confirming job protections or rejecting quotas.Together with Quebec's forestry industry, we will continue to be in regular contact with stakeholders in Quebec and across the country.
30. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights trade benefits but omits any security screening details used for the decision.this is a wonderful opportunity for Canada to reinforce our partnership with one of our two North American partners, an opportunity to expand trade, and get jobs for all those middle-class Canadians looking for work.
31. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions consultations on security but provides no specific safeguards against asylum claims.I can assure her that we are in consultation with my colleague at public safety, with members of the Mexican government, to ensure that all the apparatus at our disposal regarding security, regarding dealing with asylum seekers, all of those matters, is in place to deal with the situation.
32. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites trade benefits and prior government actions but does not address the evidence on asylum rates.The evidence does back up the terrific importance of tourist dollars from Mexico, which were largely lost as a consequence of the action by the previous government.
33. partly answered
    HealthMr. Gordon Brown (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reports program progress but does not address the specific barriers of lost records or unmet requirements.going forward, we will continue to work with individuals who have not yet been recognized in order to determine their eligibility.
34. deflected
    TransportMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights port autonomy without committing to any ministerial action on accountability.They operate with a considerable amount of autonomy.
35. misdirected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government's labour record rather than addressing limits on debate or secret ballots for RCMP members.the previous government adopted an abusive approach toward organized labour.
36. partly answered
    Dairy IndustryMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The minister acknowledges concerns and promises consultation but stops short of confirming enforcement of existing regulations.we committed to consulting with dairy industry representatives in the next 30 days to find sustainable solutions for the entire industry.
37. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids taking a position by noting the application has not yet been submitted to the regulator.that project application has not yet been received by the National Energy Board
38. misdirected
    QuebecMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the previous government's economic record in Quebec instead of addressing the claimed consensus or independence implication.Over the past 20 years, they completely destroyed the economy in remote regions like the Gaspé.