House debates finance estimates as opposition challenges deficit

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1. deflected
   Democratic ReformDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes consultations but sidesteps the referendum request.I encourage the members opposite to participate in that discussion.
2. misdirected
   Democratic ReformDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the Conservatives' past actions instead of addressing the referendum proposal.Last time major democratic changes were introduced, it was by the Conservatives.
3. deflected
   Democratic ReformDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes their consultation process without addressing the referendum call.I would ask the member opposite to engage constructively in that process, to engage in that dialogue, and work with us to create a better electoral system.
4. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the committee process but ignores the request to withdraw the motion.There is going to be ample opportunity to hear from each and every member of the House around his or her ideas to improve and modernize our electoral system.
5. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists alternative consultation methods without agreeing to a referendum.There will be forums held in nearly every riding.
6. partly answered
   Physician-Assisted DyingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms broad engagement and the deadline but does not commit to amendments with opposition.We are committed to having in place, it is our responsibility as parliamentarians, a legal framework in this country that ensures we find the right balance between personal autonomy, protection of the vulnerable, and ensuring there is access in this country.
7. partly answered
   Physician-Assisted DyingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states commitment to working with parliamentarians but focuses on the deadline rather than amending for constitutionality.we are committed to working with all parliamentarians and have done so on this piece of legislation as we move forward.
8. deflected
   Physician-Assisted DyingMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms confidence in the bill without explaining why it will not collaborate further on changes.I know that there is an incredible diversity of opinion around this incredibly complex and challenging issue.
9. deflected
   Physician-Assisted DyingMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.Answer stresses urgency of legislation but avoids addressing request to work with opposition on fixes.We need to get this legislation in place as soon as possible.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites election results and calls for collaboration but sidesteps the referendum demand.Canadians stood up in the last election and said they needed a system that would better reflect their will
11. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses consultation forms without committing to or refuting a referendum.public consultation comes in many forms.
12. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reframes vote share and urges dialogue instead of addressing referendum call.There were many different parties that posited this idea and in cumulative total that reaches more than 60%.
13. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes broad engagement but evades the referendum commitment.from the onset we have been committed to engaging Canadians to ensure that any proposal we bring forward has broad support from the Canadian public.
14. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes consultations and dialogue while ignoring the referendum question.to get broad buy-in we have to do what frankly has not occurred in the past, which is to reach out to Canadians in ridings across the country
15. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer insists on ideas from others and avoids confirming a referendum.It is certainly our desire in this process to have each of the parties participating and helping form the modernization of our electoral system.
16. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends open process and rejects fixed outcomes without addressing committee or referendum issues.If we simply step forward and say that this is the system we want, here it is, and we put it to a vote, frankly, that is how things were done, but that is not how things should be done.
17. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises collaboration and input opportunities but avoids addressing whether unilateral change is acceptable.each and every one of us is going to be given the opportunity to vote on that system.
18. misdirected
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames the prior government for the deficit instead of addressing whether ministers were urged to spend to create one.Due to the economic realities left by the measures from the previous government we have a deficit, a deficit from the previous government.
19. deflected
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins to cite facts but cuts off without addressing whether the minister engineered the deficit.The facts are that the "Fiscal Monitor" shows us—
20. deflected
    FinanceMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer insists the prior government left a deficit and urges reading the monitor but does not address transparency or responsibility for the spending.When we take out the measures that we have put in, what we find is that the previous government left us with a deficit.
21. deflected
    FinanceMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again attributes the deficit to prior measures and March revenue patterns without explaining the specific $10 billion March spending.This year what happened was what has happened in previous years, only worse.
22. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes budget funding and past measures but does not commit to a timeline for new safety actions.In fact, I am very glad that in this last budget $143 million was put aside over three years for rail safety.
23. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates respect for the TSB and existing steps but again offers no concrete new timeline or actions.As I have clearly stated, rail safety is my top priority.
24. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames the previous government for low growth and the deficit without addressing loss of control over the public purse.The previous government left us a deficit.
25. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to blaming the prior government rather than addressing the deficit projection question.The Conservatives left us with a deficit. That is why we are going to make investments to improve our economic growth.
26. deflected
    FinanceMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats talking points about prior government actions instead of explaining the spending decisions.What he would find is that the government before us left us with a deficit.
27. deflected
    FinanceMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The response attacks the previous government's record rather than addressing current spending control.we understand very clearly what inappropriate spending can do because we are witnesses to what happened in the last government
28. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes general small-business support without addressing the specific tax-cut reversal or amendment.small businesses are the backbone of the economy.
29. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the lawsuit originated previously and highlights new investments but does not explain why the court action continues.this lawsuit emerged under the previous government.
30. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.The response describes the mission type without addressing the claim of misleading Canadians.the important emphasis on assisting, training, advising, and intelligence.
31. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges danger and conflict but does not directly refute the misleading-mission premise.There is no doubt that this is a mission of significance.
32. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reframes the mission goals without confirming whether troops face combat risk on the front line.the goal of this mission is to achieve long-term success through self-sustainable security.
33. partly answered
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer endorses internal trade talks but sidesteps any commitment on referring the Comeau decision to the Supreme Court.This is a matter that I have raised with my provincial and territorial counterparts as we negotiate on a comprehensive agreement on internal trade.
34. deflected
    Canada PostMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists supporters of the review and never addresses the transparency or procedural concerns raised.The union supports the review, management supports the review, Canadians across the country support the review—
35. deflected
    International DevelopmentDeepak Obhrai (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer recounts recent pledges and summits without engaging the claim that ongoing consultations are a sham.as in past years, we pledged contributions to the Central Emergency Response Fund to ensure that Canada will always be among the first to respond to disasters.
36. misdirected
    Dairy IndustryMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises government actions on supply management but ignores the call for Quebec Liberal MPs to speak out.Over the past few weeks, we have listened to them and had many very productive discussions.
37. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing talks with the U.S. and Quebec stakeholders but does not confirm the specific demands about subsidies or a Quebec exemption.We are working hard to reach a deal that will be good for Canada and for Quebec.
38. answered
    SeniorsMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that automatic enrolment for the GIS will be completed in 2018.we are announcing today that the automatic enrolment process for the guaranteed income supplement will be completed in 2018.