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Tuesday, May 10, 2016 · sitting No. 52
Liberals move time allocation on budget bill
The House spent the largest share of the sitting on government orders for the budget implementation act. Dominic LeBlanc moved a motion to allot one further sitting day to second reading of Bill C-15. Andrew Scheer said two days of debate were insufficient and accused the government of saddling Canadians with debt. Bill Morneau said the time provided exceeded that given by the previous government to similar bills.
Question period featured exchanges on ethics and the prime minister's guest list for a Washington state dinner. Andrew Scheer asked why the minister of natural resources was left off the list while party fundraisers and in-laws attended. Justin Trudeau said the president had insisted on extra seats for family members.
Decided that day
- Bill C-15 passed second reading and referred to Finance committee
- Opposition amendment defeated
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Who held the floor · 2016-05-10
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Petitions
Borys Wrzesnewskyj, Peter Kent, Kelly McCauley and John Brassard each presented petitions urging an end to the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China and action against forced organ harvesting.
Read the exchangeCanada Revenue Agency
Thomas Mulcair asked why the government was blocking an investigation into KPMG clients who hid money in tax havens. Justin Trudeau said the budget added $440 million for the Canada Revenue Agency to pursue tax evasion.
Read the exchangeSmall Business
Thomas Mulcair said the budget implementation bill cancelled promised small business tax cuts and would cost $2.2 billion. Justin Trudeau said the bill contained platform commitments including more generous child benefits.
Read the exchangePhysician-Assisted Dying
Thomas Mulcair asked why the government would not refer Bill C-14 to the Supreme Court for an opinion on its constitutionality. Justin Trudeau said the government was taking the issue seriously under the court deadline.
Read the exchangeJustice
Randall Garrison pressed for immediate introduction of promised legislation to protect gender identity and expression after an arson attack on a Montreal clinic. Jody Wilson-Raybould said legislation would come forward very shortly.
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- deflectedOil and Gas IndustryMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer congratulates responders and announces a visit but ignores the pipeline investment question entirely.
I am pleased to confirm that I will be going, personally, to Fort McMurray on Friday to offer support for all Canadians.
- partly answeredOil and Gas IndustryMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the need for community and indigenous support but does not assure workers that projects will not be blocked.
the only way to build pipelines in the 21st century is to demonstrate the community's support, the partnerships with indigenous peoples, and the strong science
- deflectedEthicsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's record and reframes the trip rather than addressing the invitation list or minister's absence.
for 10 years, the former government wanted to talk to the United States about only one thing: pipelines.
- answeredEthicsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that the in-laws were added as extra seats by the President and were not part of the official delegation.
These were extra seats that the President made available. They were not in the official delegation that we provided.
- deflectedEthicsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses the US relationship and past failures but avoids the specific claims about fundraisers and the absent minister.
Working together across broad portfolios, creating the kinds of interactions and strength between our two countries that Canadians rely on every day
- deflectedCanada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general tax fairness commitments and funding but does not address the alleged double standard or KPMG clients.
we indicated very clearly that it is vital that all Canadians pay their fair share of taxes.
- deflectedCanada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the CRA funding pledge but does not answer whether the parliamentary secretary was questioned about offshore companies.
we put $440 million in this latest budget to ensure that the Canada Revenue Agency has the tools to go after tax avoidance and tax evasion.
- deflectedSmall BusinessThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights other budget items and debate time but does not address restoring the small business tax cut.
the budget implementation bill contains commitments that we made in our platform.
- deflectedPhysician-Assisted DyingThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses consultations and amendments but does not address referring the bill to the Supreme Court.
We are listening to all proposals. We are working hard to ensure that Canadians have the right legal framework to help them with these incredibly personal and sensitive decisions.
- deflectedEthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights the historic visit and reimbursements but avoids explaining the choice of attendees over the minister.
A number of individuals were invited by the White House and, as I also told my colleague yesterday, he knows perfectly well that all expenses associated with their presence there were reimbursed.
- deflectedEthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on ministers' engagements without justifying the inclusion of party officials.
The delegation had a rather busy schedule, and we are proud of what was accomplished.
- deflectedEthicsMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Redirects to the Prime Minister's previous answer and delegation activities without addressing the guest list choice.
The delegation was comprised of many senior ministers who engaged their American counterparts, as I said, on issues as important to Canadians as climate change, trade, energy, and the environment.
- misdirectedEthicsMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The response dismisses the question as nonsense and shifts to border issues instead of addressing the delegation composition.
What utter nonsense, Mr. Speaker.
- partly answeredDisaster AssistanceMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for Alberta but does not address modifying the infrastructure plan.
We are with Alberta today, we will be with Alberta tomorrow and well into the future as we rebuild Fort McMurray.
- deflectedDisaster AssistanceMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The response emphasizes government support and Canadian generosity without addressing the fundraising email.
In addition to that, the Government of Canada is providing support through the Department of National Defence, the RCMP, Transport Canada, the innovation department, Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Public Services Canada, the interagency on firefighting, the CRA, employment insurance, and that does not even get to the important question of DFA.
- deflectedIndigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the UN speech and support for the declaration but avoids committing to the specific bill.
Our support for the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is a part of advancing our commitment to indigenous—
- deflectedIndigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general collaboration but avoids the specific question on meeting the tribunal deadline or funding timeline.
We are also working together to ensure that we develop long-term, sustainable solutions for these communities.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on safety and production restart rather than support measures for workers facing job losses.
They also report to me that production is now restarting , and they expect it will be done in an orderly and timely way.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes safety and future rebuild without addressing specific responses to job losses.
we have responded in the first place in the most important of all ways, and that is to guarantee the safety of those who were evacuated from their homes
- answeredSmall BusinessAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly engages the PBO report and defends the tax rate decision as maintaining a reduction.
Today the parliamentary budget officer confirmed that the decision to maintain the reduced business tax rate was the right one.
- deflectedSmall BusinessAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to the overall budget's benefits instead of the specific tax rate change's job impact.
In a previous report, the budget officer's verdict was that our budget as a whole would have significant positive impact on the Canadian economy and create tens of thousands of jobs.
- answeredJusticeMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms legislation on gender identity protections will be introduced shortly.
Legislation will be coming forward very shortly.
- answeredJusticeMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states legislation protecting transgender rights will come in the near future.
We will be bringing forward legislation on this matter in the very near future.
- misdirectedAir CanadaMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends meeting practices without addressing the accusation of misleading about maintenance discussions.
I spoke at the committee. I answered the questions that my honourable colleague asked me about maintenance, which is a very important part of the costs of an airline.
- deflectedAir CanadaMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses Manitoba agreement but ignores Quebec request and urgency of legislation.
as we all know, the Government of Manitoba came to an agreement with Air Canada about six weeks ago.
- deflectedAerospace IndustryMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Describes engagement with Bombardier but provides no agreement or announcement timeline.
That is why we are engaged with the company on a solution.
- answeredAerospace IndustryMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Directly explains refusal based on election promise regarding tripartite agreement.
we promised the people of Toronto that we would strike a balance between commercial pressures and quality of life on the shores of Lake Ontario.
- partly answeredStatus of WomenMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Supports more women in politics but only commits to studying the bill, not sending it to committee.
We take note of his private member's bill and will study it on its merits when it is debated in the House.
- deflectedSearch and RescueMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Hunter Tootoo (Liberal). loaded question.States services will continue without addressing evidence or risks from closure.
I have full confidence that the Coast Guard will be able to continue to provide a full set of essential services at the location.
- partly answeredJusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.Outlines process for appointments but gives no timeline despite backlog urgency.
We are entering into a comprehensive process to do that.
- deflectedJusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats commitment to review without addressing backlog or immediate appointments.
We are committed to a review of the judicial appointment process based on the principles of openness, transparency, merit, and diversity.
- deflectedJusticeMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses broad review instead of addressing whether to challenge the specific ruling.
I have been tasked by the Prime Minister to undertake a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system, including sentencing reform.
- deflectedHuman RightsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general support for Israel without addressing the UNESCO vote or lack of condemnation.
Canada strongly supports Israel and strongly fights against anti-Semitism on every front.
- partly answeredDairy IndustryMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The response acknowledges the issue and commits to working on it but provides no specific reassurance or timeline.
We will work with the dairy sector and we will come up with a solution to this issue.
- deflectedCanada Border Services AgencyMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the general procedure without confirming action on the specific individual.
The professional officers of that agency take all relevant factors into account, including the existence of a criminal record.
- misdirectedThe EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The response criticizes the premise of the question rather than addressing the members' stance.
To ask the government to offer an opinion before it is before the regulator is irresponsible.
- deflectedSmall BusinessMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states the system works and mentions a future review without promising action on the specific issue.
We think that now, our system works for the people of Quebec and the whole country.