House debates special committee on electoral reform as supply day takes most time

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1. deflected
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer promotes collaboration and committee work without addressing the referendum or faith in Canadians.our approach today has been about working collaboratively with all parties in the House.
2. deflected
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer emphasizes cooperation and committee input while avoiding the question of a referendum.Today, we did something a bit different, according to the members opposite.
3. partly answered
   Democratic ReformRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer directly states consent of Canadians will be required but still focuses on committee process.Third, we will not move forward on changes without the consent of Canadians.
4. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative interests instead of addressing the referendum or secret deal claims.it is unfortunate that the Conservatives cannot move beyond their narrow political interests in protecting the status quo
5. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer highlights committee structure and opposition votes without addressing the referendum demand.The special all-party committee is going to come together.
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   Dairy IndustryMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises supply management and meetings but does not commit to fixing diafiltered milk.With respect to our commitment, we are still listening to the people in the industry.
7. partly answered
   Dairy IndustryMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing discussions toward a long-term strategy but offers no immediate action.Over the past few weeks, we have listened to them and had many very productive discussions
8. deflected
   Dairy IndustryMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates support for supply management without addressing TPP compensation or the specific deal.Our government fully supports supply management.
9. deflected
   Dairy IndustryMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific question on diafiltered milk enforcement by restating general values and attacking the opposition.Unlike the members of the official opposition, who are advocating to eliminate it, we will protect it.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the referendum demand and accusation by shifting to a discussion of accessibility and inclusion.Our job in the House is not to just speak on behalf of those who have privilege and means.
11. deflected
    Democratic ReformMike Lake (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the referendum request and instead emphasizes general goals of inclusion without addressing the core ask.Our intent is to enhance the number of those who vote.
12. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer changes the subject to collaboration and process rather than giving a yes or no on a referendum.We need to move this debate away from a debate on process and get to the substance of hearing from Canadians
13. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to a referendum by criticizing the previous government instead of addressing the question.when the former government decided to bring forward the Fair Elections Act , did the Conservatives consult with parliamentarians?
14. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to the election mandate and past criticisms rather than addressing the referendum rationale.Canadians provided us with a mandate for change.
15. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on the committee process and mandate without answering the referendum question.On May 10, I put forward a motion to begin the work of hearing from Canadians what their thoughts are.
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    Dairy IndustryMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates awareness and a general promise without addressing enforcement of rules on diafiltered milk.As promised, we are meeting with people from the industry across the country.
17. deflected
    Dairy IndustryMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the diafiltered milk promise and revenue loss, pivoting to unrelated World Milk Day remarks.We are aware that the sector is going through tough times, and we are developing sustainable solutions for the long term.
18. partly answered
    Ministerial ExpensesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains the office setup and compliance but sidesteps the comparison to Albertans' needs and broken promises.The department followed all the Treasury Board directives and that will always be the case.
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    InfrastructureMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Mr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats the infrastructure plan scale without addressing the Quebec spending critique or furniture waste claim.We are introducing the biggest infrastructure plan in the history of Canada: $120 billion on infrastructure.
20. answered
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the engagement strategy and confirms human rights are raised consistently with China.Canada consistently raises human rights concerns with the Chinese, as our foreign affairs minister did yesterday.
21. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks opposition inconsistency instead of describing the closed-door exchange or minister's response to the Chinese foreign minister.on the one hand the opposition members do not want us to talk with China.
22. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights the new dialogue platform but avoids addressing the minister's silence during the press conference berating.yesterday was actually the inaugural meeting of the Canada-China foreign affairs ministers' dialogue, which is an important new platform for expanding high-level engagement between our two countries.
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    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer touts export controls and treaty plans but does not address the specific proposal for a committee on arms exports to Saudi-linked forces.We committed to ensuring that Canada will become a party to the arms trade treaty, and that will be an important component of our increased rigour and transparency on export controls.
24. answered
    EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms the minister contacted the Ethics Commissioner and will follow recommendations exactly on Irving dealings.The minister has already contacted the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner for advice, and her recommendations will be followed to the letter.
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    EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates compliance steps without addressing the appointment rationale or replacement timeline.The minister will recuse himself from any discussions or decisions involving Mr. Irving and his companies.
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    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats ethical standards and commissioner adherence without explaining how the minister can perform duties effectively.The minister will always follow to the letter the recommendations made by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
27. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates recusal measures and contrasts with the opposition but does not address replacing the minister.Once again, the minister is adhering and will continue to adhere to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's recommendations.
28. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses mitigation programs and new funding but does not specify concrete measures for gas tax revenues or commissioner concerns.In addition to that, we have added $20 billion in green infrastructure funding that can assist directly with those mitigation measures.
29. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Mr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes past announcements and ongoing work but does not explain delays or conditions causing the funding holdup.Since we became government, we have already made six announcements with Quebec worth over $36 million, and none of that money would have gone anywhere under the previous government
30. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to budget benefits delivered instead of addressing the lawsuit decision or reversing it.Just in this budget we delivered $5.6 billion in financial security to veterans and their families.
31. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights the earnings loss benefit increase but ignores the rejected amendment and risk to vulnerable veterans.In budget 2016 we addressed our promise to move the earnings loss benefit to 90% of a veteran's pre-release salary from a 75% level under the former government.
32. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites operational security to avoid confirming front-line combat percentages or mission details.Anything beyond saying that would be a matter of operational security.
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    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses internal trade collaboration and personal family motivations instead of addressing the Comeau decision or Supreme Court appeal.This process of collaborative forum allows us the opportunity to work with our provinces and territories to talk about these issues.
34. partly answered
    Canadian Coast GuardMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to investing in Coast Guard vessels and fleet updates but does not explicitly address reversing prior cuts.To do that, we are going to invest in Coast Guard vessels, the patrol vessels that will protect our oceans, and ensure that our fleet is up to date.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains existing emergency measures and a CFIA study rather than committing to intervene or work with Manitoba producers as requested.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, or CFIA, conducted a scientific study and determined that there was no need for such measures.
36. partly answered
    Dairy IndustryMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states that proposals from consultations are being analyzed but does not confirm a solution will be implemented.We are now in the process of analyzing all the proposals.
37. deflected
    Dairy IndustryMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reaffirms that Quebec farms are Canadian and supply management will be defended, avoiding the question about Quebec sovereignty.a farm in Quebec, just like a farm anywhere in Canada, is a Canadian farm.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a clear schedule of upcoming debates and bills for the requested time periods.Tomorrow morning we will commence debate on Bill C-15 , the budget legislation.