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1. partly answered
   Fort McMurrayRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the committee but does not commit to fast-tracking infrastructure funding as asked.we are going to be putting together an ad hoc cabinet committee to bring to bear the efforts of the entire government.
2. deflected
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes past Conservative actions instead of addressing the referendum request.forgive me if I find it a bit rich coming from the party that brought in the unfair elections act without any consultations to try to stack the deck in its favour.
3. deflected
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the campaign commitment without addressing the referendum or faith in Canadians.we were very clear during the election campaign when we said that this would be the last election under first past the post.
4. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as silly and restates the commitment without addressing the referendum.Again, Mr. Speaker, that the Conservatives suddenly discovered how important it is to engage with and listen to Canadians is a bit silly at this point.
5. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the referendum issue and pivots to criticizing the previous government.It was not our compelling argument that convinced Canadians; it was what the last government did with its majority that convinced Canadians this must be the last election under first past the post.
6. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins to restate the campaign promise without addressing the committee composition.the essence of democracy is that we put forward a very clear plan to ensure that this was the last election—
7. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the majority mandate without addressing unilateral action or committee voting rights.Canadians gave us a majority. We will use this majority to make it harder to elect a government that does not represent the views and perspectives of all Canadians.
8. answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the contract and human rights concerns by stating it will not be cancelled.I have said from the very beginning that the Canadian government, led by me, will not cancel a contract signed by a previous government.
9. deflected
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the arms sale and human rights evidence by attacking the asker instead.He pretended to understand that in the election campaign.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the committee but sidesteps the Liberal majority and referendum demand.We have taken a unique approach and we have shown leadership by including all parties, the Bloc, the Green Party, the NDP, and the Conservatives, around this table.
11. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the town-hall plan without addressing the referendum request.
12. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes respect and modernization but ignores the committee majority and mandate question.it is out of a great deal of respect for the people who put us here and for these democratic institutions that we have committed to reforming the existing system
13. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims consultation but evades committing to a referendum and ignores the China remark.Canadians will have the first say and the final say.
14. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer celebrates the day and attacks division without addressing the referendum commitment.it is a great day for Canadian democracy.
15. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends new tools but does not answer whether 10 MPs should decide over the public.We are confident that the individuals around the committee table will put their narrow partisan interests aside and serve the Canadians who have put us here.
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses cooperation and documents but only partly responds to opposing the new hearing.We are prepared to co-operate and ensure that all the necessary information is provided in legal proceedings.
17. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights general reconciliation efforts and document compliance without addressing the specific claims of suppressed evidence or defending predators.we have complied with all of Justice Perell's orders regarding documents related to St. Anne's.
18. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses the historic nature of the visit and policy progress instead of explaining the guest list choices or absence of the natural resources minister.The other side of the House is struggling with how a guest list at a state dinner is drawn up.
19. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends expense disclosure and trip outcomes while avoiding a clear total cost figure or addressing the changing numbers cited.Our government has led with open and transparent disclosure of expenses, and every single one of those expenses was justified
20. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on the historic visit and accomplishments rather than justifying the Liberal Party president's inclusion on the delegation.Our visit was a historic one, and a great deal of progress was made on files and issues that affect the lives of Canadians
21. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the questioner of exaggeration and praises transparency without providing a reconciled total cost for the trip.the fact that my colleague keeps repeating exaggerated claims does not make them true.
22. partly answered
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the opioid issue and outlines a broad approach but does not directly address implementing tamper-proof requirements for the full class of opioids.It will require a comprehensive approach, one that includes prescriber guidelines, one that includes patient information, one that includes treatment, and one that includes prevention.
23. partly answered
    HealthMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to the Canada Health Act principles but offers no timeline or specific enforcement action against ancillary fees in Quebec.I am committed to working with all my Canadian partners to strengthen our universal public health care system while upholding the principles of the Canada Health Act.
24. answered
    EthicsMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms that the chief of staff has met all Conflict of Interest Commissioner requirements and will follow the established screen.I can assure my honourable colleague, this House, and Canadians that my chief of staff has completed all the requirements of the Conflict of Interest Commissioner and will be abiding by all guidelines set forward.
25. deflected
    EthicsMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer follows guidelines but pivots to rhetorical attack on colleague instead of addressing the zero-involvement guarantee.Does my honourable colleague indicate that all we want to work in agriculture are people who know nothing about agriculture?
26. deflected
    EthicsMr. Bev Shipley (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims guidelines will be followed but deflects by expressing disappointment and repeating the same rhetorical jab.
27. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Bev Shipley (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly states that guidelines will be followed and cautions on involvement without changing subject.the Conflict of Interest Commissioner has set guidelines.
28. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms commitment to inquiry, participation, and immediate action without evasion.We are determined to work with all of those who have been impacted to ensure that this inquiry has the outcomes that are necessary for healing, and for reconciliation for so many women, children, and families across our country.
29. partly answered
    Dairy IndustryMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges the issue and states intent to defend supply management but offers no timeline or specific action.we are working to reach a long-term solution that will work for all of the dairy sector across this nation.
30. answered
    VeteransMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly confirms commemoration priority and ongoing work with heritage ministry.We are working closely with the ministry of heritage to see this project through, and rest assured it will be done.
31. answered
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses safety measures and confirms pre-approval by leadership.The members who were recently profiled were preselected and approved by Canadian Armed Forces leadership.
32. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts blame to previous government and avoids admitting any error or new action.as I recollect, the hon. member standing in the House in a previous Parliament was because his government wanted some photo ops.
33. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the veto question by stating it is not part of FPIC.Mr. Perry Bellegarde, the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, has already said that veto is not utilized in free, prior, and informed consent in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
34. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Hunter Tootoo (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question by noting the issue is new and future meetings are planned.I would like to inform the member that I plan to meet with her to discuss this further in the near future.
35. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The response redirects focus to the defence review process without confirming plans.Clearly, the issue of the reopening of the Saint-Jean college is of utmost importance to the minister and to my colleague from Saint-Jean, who has tirelessly promoted this reopening.
36. answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly assures that the PM will not control Liberal members' votes on the committee.On the issue of committee members, I can assure the Leader of the Green Party that I will no more control the Liberal members on that committee than she will control the Green member on that committee.