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   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames the prior government instead of addressing any timeline for a decision.the uncertainty has been created by 10 years of a government that refused to understand that we can only build a strong economy when we are protecting the environment
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   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the same attack on the prior government without addressing the multiple reviews or decision timing.The reason they were unable to get anything done is that Canadians lost faith in their capacity to look out for the big picture
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   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior Fair Elections Act rather than committing to or rejecting a referendum.for the members opposite to be talking about consultation and referendum is the height of irony, since the previous government rammed through the Fair Elections Act
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   Democratic ReformDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to past voter turnout and Liberal promises without addressing a referendum.For 10 years, they had concerns about how their government was behaving.
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   Democratic ReformDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores social-media concerns and the referendum request, attacking the prior government instead.unlike that party, which imposed changes to our electoral system without consulting Canadians and without talking to the opposition members.
6. partly answered
   MarijuanaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the two principles behind legalization but does not address the timing of decriminalization.That is what our focus is and why we are going to be legalizing, patrolling, regulating marijuana: to protect our kids and to protect our streets.
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   MarijuanaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the two principles and avoids a yes-or-no answer on pardons.Obviously, when we legalize something we also decriminalize it, but legalization and control are what is important.
8. misdirected
   Aerospace IndustryThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the aerospace bill's job benefits without addressing the Aveos protest or cutting debate.That is why we are proud to introduce a bill on Air Canada that will guarantee jobs in Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec in Air Canada's manufacturing and aircraft maintenance sectors.
9. partly answered
   Aerospace IndustryThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the bill's job guarantees but sidesteps the specific Aveos jobs and excuse requested.This government is committed to creating the high-quality jobs that the aeronautic industry has always brought forward.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains problems with first-past-the-post but avoids committing to or rejecting a referendum.It is a system inherited from a distant past, not designed to meet the needs of a multi-party democracy.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites historical changes without referendums but does not address the current call for one.None of these changes were the result of a referendum.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer calls for collaboration and leadership but evades any commitment to a referendum.The leadership required from every single member of this House to ensure that the voices of those constituents in their ridings who are not traditionally heard are brought to this House will be paramount
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    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer criticizes the opposition for only calling for a referendum and urges turning a new leaf without addressing the request.It is time to turn a new leaf.
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    Democratic ReformMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes broad consultations and doing politics differently but ignores the referendum demand.We are committed to hearing from all Canadians across this diverse nation on what their thoughts, their values, and their aspirations are for our democratic institutions.
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    Democratic ReformMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists consultation methods but does not engage with the referendum proposal.we want to hear from all Canadians, and we intend to use a multitude of methods, including the special committee, town halls, for which every single member of this House needs to take responsibility, social media platforms, and additional processes
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the problem and points to specific budget measures addressing child poverty on reserves.We believe that the historic investments for indigenous communities in budget 2016 and the generous and fair Canada child tax benefit will lift many children out of poverty.
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions investments but avoids specific timing or CHRT compliance.We do believe that in budget 2016 we are making historic investments in housing, water, education, and all of the things that will raise these children out of poverty and do the right thing by these children.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Restates historical talking points instead of addressing referendum request.It took the collective will of every member in this House, years ago, to extend the franchise to women, to extend the franchise to indigenous persons, to be creative and innovative and establish the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids accusation of rigging by calling for cooperation without answering.I do not share the cynicism of the member opposite.
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    Democratic ReformJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts focus to referendum turnout flaws rather than answering why not let people decide.In the referenda that the member opposite cited, nearly half of the population did not vote.
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    Democratic ReformJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Rejects referendum approach without addressing the inclusivity comparison.I do not agree with this approach.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Explains new process but does not address redoing the review or broken promise.We knew that the process that had been used so far resulted in no pipelines being built to tidewater in 10 years.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Defends timeline and claims delivery but sidesteps broken promise accusation.We delivered on a very important part of that promise today and we will deliver a final decision before Christmas.
24. answered
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Directly counters uncertainty claim with specifics on principles and date.actually, we have removed the uncertainty.
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    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates government principles on consultations without addressing the timeline or interference claim.The only way that will happen is if we have wide-ranging conversations with indigenous communities, those who want to protect the environment while we grow the economy.
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    Natural ResourcesEd Fast (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids addressing the NEB testimony or politicization claim directly by focusing on conversations.We have introduced a set of conversations with Canadians, after which Canadians will say, "Yes, this has been a fair review, according to principles that were made transparent for all"
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    Natural ResourcesEd Fast (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts to describing the new process without addressing delays or jobs lost.an independent group of distinguished western Canadians, all of whom will be known to those members, will, along with the regulator, assess the evidence that has been offered by Canadian people
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    Temporary Foreign WorkersMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses the dire situation but provides limited concrete actions beyond general availability of Service Canada.Service Canada is available for each and every one of them, and we will work with them and the employers to find a reasonable alternative.
29. answered
    Temporary Foreign WorkersMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.Directly states actions including review and enforcement against bad employers.We have initiated a broad review of the temporary foreign worker program.
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    Foreign AffairsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.Defends by pointing to past inaction and existing mechanisms instead of addressing the call for legislation.the Conservatives did nothing to concretely address the Magnitsky case for the past decade.
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    Foreign AffairsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.Focuses on existing sanctions and review rather than supporting the bill.The motion last year with regard to the Magnitsky Act asked that we explore sanctions, and that is exactly what we are doing under the Special Economic Measures Act.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.Reiterates existing bans and review process without committing to the legislation.There is no question about that. With regard to our legislation and our processes, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act already bans anybody involved in those murders from entering Canada.
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly explains the authorization difference and safety considerations raised.The difference that the member talks about is no politician was on this trip, and those pictures previously were not authorized by the Canadian Armed Forces to be released.
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    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the language issue but does not commit to ending the described secrecy or nonsense.I made a point to work with CBC/Radio-Canada to ensure that the documents are made public, and it is working on doing so.
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    Parks CanadaMr. Jim Eglinski (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to irony about past muzzling instead of addressing current employee restrictions.I do find it a little ironic to hear the other side talk about the muzzling of scientists.
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    Employment InsuranceMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights general investments without addressing the black hole problem for remote regions.I am very proud to say that we have now invested $3 billion for unemployed workers in Canada.
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    CBC/Radio-CanadaMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reassures on languages and consultations but notes arm's length status without confirming if groups were consulted.I would like to reassure my colleague, as I reassured the critic, that we will ensure CBC/Radio-Canada complies with requirements related to our two official languages.