Privilege debate dominates after Trudeau clashes with opposition whip

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Business of the HouseRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes extending hours and respect instead of justifying the specific rule changes.on the contrary, we have tremendous respect for Parliament.
2. deflected
   Business of the HouseRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights platform delivery and more speaking time rather than addressing the rule changes.We are actually offering opposition members much more time to share their opinions and perspectives.
3. misdirected
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's elections act instead of addressing the referendum request.I am always bemused to hear the members opposite talk about how important it is to engage and consult Canadians when they brought in the unfair elections act
4. deflected
   Democratic ReformDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims more speaking opportunities without addressing the broken promise on opposition power.we are giving opposition members more opportunities to share their opinions and give speeches
5. deflected
   Democratic ReformDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites the 60% vote share instead of addressing the referendum demand.60% of Canadians voted in favour of parties that promised to change the current voting system.
6. partly answered
   Physician-Assisted DyingThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the legislative framework but does not address referring the bill to the Supreme Court.we understand that this is a big step for Canada.
7. partly answered
   Physician-Assisted DyingThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes the need for a framework but does not address the broken promise or constitutionality fix.We need a legislative framework.
8. deflected
   Canada PostThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer points to the platform website instead of addressing the home delivery promise.for the sake of transparency, our complete election platform is still available at www.liberal.ca.
9. deflected
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to budget measures without addressing the ongoing court case against veterans.Veterans across this country know that, in budget 2016, we put forward historic measures that would fix the 10 years of neglect—
10. deflected
    House of CommonsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the government's procedural goal but avoids the accusation of suppressing opposition tools.my friend across the aisle knows very well that what we are seeking to do, in fact, is to allow more members of Parliament to speak
11. deflected
    House of CommonsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer counters with irony about Conservatives and adjournment motions instead of addressing the core claim of tyranny.One of the tools that my friend may be upset that we will temporarily suspend would be his ability to get up in the middle of the day and try to adjourn the House of Commons.
12. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the challenge and calls for collective work but provides no concrete consultation methods beyond the committee.It requires the collective will of every single member of this House to come to the table and work together
13. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes outreach plans and shared responsibility but does not explain how 13 million Canadians could be consulted in six months.My parliamentary secretary and I will be announcing further methods of outreach in the days and weeks to come.
14. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites historical precedents without addressing the demand for a referendum on electoral reform.The party did not hold a referendum. It came to Parliament and collectively worked together to do the right thing.
15. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the call for leadership and inclusion but never engages the referendum question or the two-thirds poll figure.democratic reform requires leadership, leadership to engage and to consult Canadians, but also leadership to act and do the right thing.
16. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer urges opposition support and constructive options but does not commit to securing backing from at least one opposition party.if the members opposite have already made up their minds and are not coming to the table with progressive and constructive options, then they cannot criticize us
17. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the yes/no question by emphasizing inclusion of parties and future meetings instead.I am looking forward to my meetings with all my critics, and I hope that this is an issue on which we can work together and ensure that Canada displays and continues to display the leadership it needs to on this agenda of democratic reform.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the referendum question by shifting to inclusion of marginalized voices and urging constructive feedback.That said, the people of this country, those in the pockets, who do not normally get engaged in this conversation, those who face barriers above and beyond what members opposite can even comprehend, they deserve to be included in this conversation.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the referendum or cabinet decision by redirecting to the role of all 338 MPs.allow me to take this opportunity to remind all members of the House that the final decision on what reforms we bring forward will be the decision of all 338 members of the House, and to believe otherwise is undemocratic.
20. deflected
    Democratic ReformJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the referendum question by contrasting with the previous government's practices rather than addressing the proposal.while taking advantage of their majority may have been the norm within the former government, that is not the culture within our government.
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    Democratic ReformJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the referendum claim by restating the committee step and calling for collective leadership.That step and every other step from here on requires the collective will and leadership of every member of the House.
22. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the RCMP spying incident but does not address the Bill C-51 promise.The unauthorized surveillance was entirely unacceptable.
23. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly outlines the planned steps on Bill C-51 including legislation and consultations.Step one, in respect of that, will be taken, hopefully, before this Parliament rises for the summer.
24. deflected
    Foreign AffairsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the Magnitsky Act and Putin claim by focusing on Canada's role in Syrian peace talks.Engagement is giving Canada a place and a voice at the table.
25. deflected
    Foreign AffairsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses existing laws and a committee review instead of addressing the Magnitsky Act commitment.First, we already have the ability to ban individuals involved in the Magnitsky murder from entering Canada under our Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises engagement policy without confirming support for the Magnitsky bill.But I would like to say that our policy of engagement is allowing us to speak more clearly and more broadly to the world about our role and our constructive contribution to holding Russia and its deplorable human rights record to account.
27. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the new office's functions, continuity with prior work, and increased budget.It is a comprehensive vision that includes all human rights, of course including religion.
28. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms commitment to the mandate but declines further comment due to ongoing court proceedings.As this matter is currently before the courts, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further.
29. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Hunter Tootoo (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the mandate and promises consultation but provides no timeline for restoring protections.I take very seriously my mandate to restore the lost protections of the Fisheries Act and look forward to consulting with scientists, environmentalists, and indigenous people in finding the best path forward to safeguard our oceans and waterways.
30. deflected
    Veterans AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists budget items delivered but does not address the justice minister's court tactics.Budget 2016 delivered on a lot of those items, including financial security for many of our most disabled veterans.
31. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Conservative government instead of explaining the current position on the lawsuit.The last 10 years under the Conservative government were nothing but a sham in terms of treating veterans with care, compassion, and respect.
32. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists past budget actions and criticizes the questioner rather than addressing the sacred obligation claim.I am uncertain if my critic has been paying attention to what this government has done, so I will remind him.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies general indifference but sidesteps the specific query on Afghani Sikhs and section 13 resettlement.I can assure the hon. member this is one of the areas we are looking into with great interest and attention.
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    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The minister highlights arm's-length status and transparency expectations without answering whether options will be made public.I would remind members that CBC/Radio-Canada operates at arm's length from the government and it must also prove the quality of the selected proposals to all stakeholders.
35. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly provides a timeline for the arrival of privately sponsored Syrian refugees.We have taken measures to guarantee that for all those who applied by the end of March of this year, the refugees will be here by the end of this year or early next year.
36. partly answered
    Physician-Assisted DyingMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response notes committee review of amendments but does not address willingness to entertain report-stage changes for charter compliance.With regard to amendments, they have already been studied at committee and we have made our determinations around those.