Liberals use closure to advance Air Canada bill at third reading

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates mission description without addressing the reported incident or contradiction.What we have said from the beginning, Mr. Speaker, is that Canada has an important role to play as part of the coalition against ISIL.
2. partly answered
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly denies combat label but concedes self-defense, addressing part of the question.It is not a direct combat mission.
3. deflected
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to election result instead of addressing referendum demand or process criticism.The majority voted for parties that were committed to ending first past the post.
4. partly answered
   Democratic ReformDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges debate limits and restates consultation plans without committing to referendum.we have also committed to consulting Canadians directly on how to improve our electoral system
5. misdirected
   Democratic ReformDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks prior Conservative actions on voting rights rather than addressing referendum or committee concerns.I find that a bit odd because it was his party that eliminated and limited the right to vote for many people
6. deflected
   Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer points to RCMP response and commissioner availability without agreeing to public inquiry.If the journalists involved or anyone else has questions, the commissioner of the RCMP will be pleased to respond.
7. partly answered
   Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer outlines oversight plans and Bill C-51 review but does not address call to repeal the bill.We have made clear commitments about improving Bill C-51
8. deflected
   Aerospace IndustryThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses general job protection and security but ignores specific bill, closure, and aerospace worker concerns.this government has been working tirelessly to ensure that Canadians have good jobs in the aerospace industry
9. deflected
   Air CanadaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the specific accusations about Air Canada and a blank cheque by pivoting to general aerospace job creation.our government is working tirelessly to create jobs in the aerospace industry in the short term, medium term, and long term.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes listening and conversation without addressing the request for a referendum commitment.we continue to believe that listening to Canadians is our priority as members, but also my priority as Minister of Democratic Institutions.
11. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates committee plans and listening but avoids committing to or rejecting a referendum.We committed to bringing forward a committee made up of all parties of this House to review the options available, including online voting, including mandatory voting.
12. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to discussing voices of people with disabilities instead of addressing the referendum demand or media quotes.What we are hearing from people with disabilities is that the path to voting is an obstacle course.
13. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on the committee and social media tools without answering the referendum question.The purpose of this committee coming together is to hear from Canadians first-hand, and, yes, using 21st century tools like social media is smart and necessary for us to ensure that all voices, as many voices as possible, are included in this conversation.
14. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the member's understanding of the public service rather than addressing the hiring or referendum concerns.I encourage the member opposite to consider doing the same.
15. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise and pivots to criticizing past Conservative practices without answering the referendum question.I reject the premise of the member's question, and I would like to reassure him that what we committed to, and the only outcome that we have arrived at to this point, is bringing together parliamentarians in this place to review the options available to us.
16. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the earnings loss benefit increase and financial commitments but does not address the demotion or high-ranking veterans issue.in budget 2016 we fulfilled our mandate commitment to increase earnings loss benefit to 90% of a veteran's pre-release salary, up from 75%.
17. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains the earnings loss benefit change but does not address the claim of rank-based disparities.That is exactly what we did, delivering $5.6 billion in financial security to veterans and their families.
18. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer justifies the spending by noting new ministry needs but avoids addressing the specific cost criticisms.We have followed the guidelines from the Treasury Board, and we are here to create efficiencies—
19. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats the new ministry rationale without engaging the accusation of lavish personal spending.We are focused on delivering on the commitments that we made to Canadians.
20. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to overall infrastructure investments instead of explaining how office furniture meets the mandate.Unlike the previous government, we are delivering on those commitments right away, instead of waiting for two years and missing two construction seasons and leaving Canadian communities behind.
21. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates prior points and questions the asker's understanding rather than addressing the spending critique.I answered the question on expenditures, and I do not know which part of my answer the hon. member does not understand.
22. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes middle-class tax cuts but does not address the broken promise on small business tax legislation.Our middle-class tax cuts put money in the pockets of Canadians who need it most.
23. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly welcomes input and engagement on the committee composition issue raised.I welcome all members of this House to engage in this conversation.
24. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains the purpose of travel but does not address the specific high cost per flight.We are proud of what we are doing, and we look forward to continuing to do it in the years to come.
25. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights accomplishments instead of addressing cost justification.It is because of what was accomplished for Canadians.
26. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes delegation size and disclosure rather than spending management.Our Prime Minister 's visit marked the first time that the United States had bestowed this honour on Canada since 1997.
27. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general communication needs but ignores specific travel class or plane details.That is why I travelled extensively to promote our level of growth to new investors in Canada.
28. partly answered
    PensionsMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms goal of enhancing CPP but provides no specifics on doubling or provincial proposals.We are working in a collaborative fashion with provinces across the country, as we know is necessary, in order to get to a conclusion that will actually make a better situation for Canadians through an enhanced Canada pension plan.
29. partly answered
    Dairy IndustryMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes ongoing discussions and strategy development without committing to promised action.We have had a number of very productive discussions that will help us develop a sustainable long-term strategy for the whole sector.
30. deflected
    International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer stresses general trade support and consultations but avoids prioritizing TPP over China talks.When it comes to the TPP, none of the other 12 countries have ratified the TPP, and that includes Japan.
31. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims engagement allows raising concerns but does not confirm specific condemnation of South China Sea actions.We consistently raise human rights concerns with the Chinese government.
32. answered
    Consular AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly counters abandonment claim with details of ongoing engagement at highest levels.We have expressed our concern for the well-being of the Garratts, and we have repeatedly raised the issue with Chinese officials at the highest levels.
33. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives a timeline for decision but does not address approval of the project.Once we have sufficient information, we will make a decision within 90 days.
34. deflected
    HousingMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames the prior government and restates the budget promise without addressing the immediate transfer request or 2016 timeline.The budget provides for $30 million to help them.
35. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes ongoing efforts and meetings but offers no concrete update on deal progress or response to the deadline concern.Officials from the USTR met with the Canadian team here in Ottawa last week.
36. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The question makes a statement about the Conservatives rather than seeking information, and the answer ignores that premise to restate the reform commitment.We are committed to fulfilling our commitment to Canadians to ensure that the next election, in 2019, will not be done under first past the post.