Commons advances budget bill amid clashes over refugees and fighter jets

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer boasts about general refugee numbers and UN criteria but never addresses the specific request to place Yazidi girls in the joint sponsorship program.Our acceptance of refugees is based on those who are most vulnerable, as determined by the United Nations, irrespective of religion.
2. deflected
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises training efforts but does not explain the purpose of new jets after withdrawing CF-18s from combat.Our troops on the training and advising are doing wonderful work.
3. misdirected
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government's budget cuts instead of addressing the current procurement record or equipment choices.with all due respect, it was the previous government that cut over $3 billion from the budget.
4. partly answered
   National DefenceDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states no decision has been made and promises a thorough analysis, directly addressing the bidding-process question.No decision has been made at this time.
5. partly answered
   National DefenceDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes interim capability and a review process but does not explain why allies continue buying F-35s while Canada questions them.it has interim operability right now.
6. answered
   Air CanadaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the legislative change was to end litigation risk and level the competitive field, directly addressing the secret-deal question.The reason we proceeded with modifications to the Air Canada Public Participation Act has been stated very many times.
7. answered
   Air CanadaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explicitly denies any deal with Air Canada, directly answering the repeated question.Mr. Speaker, there is no such deal.
8. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states a general belief in fair taxation and notes an ongoing investigation but does not address the specific KPMG amnesty or unequal treatment claim.The CRA is currently investigating the taxpayers identified in the KPMG schemes.
9. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the question about the contradiction on sole-sourcing the jet fighter.we are committed to replacing our fighters and we will do so, but no decision has been made at this time.
10. answered
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the claim of a capability gap by explaining risk management between commitments.we are risk-managing a gap between our NORAD and NATO commitments at this time.
11. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing the previous government's joint support ships instead of addressing the sole-source decision.maybe the hon. member should have been asking more detailed questions when he was the parliamentary secretary of national defence because I am going to tell the member about a gap that we are also dealing with regarding our joint support ships.
12. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames the previous government rather than addressing whether the air force is lying about a capability gap.the only crisis that has been created is that of the previous government not replacing our jet fighters sooner.
13. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the rush and competition but does not explain the capability gap.I find it ironic and rich for the opposition to talk about an open source full competition, considering they were going to be sole-sourcing the F-35.
14. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states no decision has been made but does not address the claim of misleading Parliament or job creation.I will make it very clear. No decision has been made in replacing our CF-18s right now.
15. partly answered
    National DefenceSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the procurement process and future announcement but not the number of jobs lost.We will go through an appropriate evaluation. When I am good and ready, our government will be announcing it to the House at the appropriate time and to all Canadians.
16. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees with the report and states they are studying it to address the recommendations.We are studying the report to determine how we can best work together to address the specific recommendations in the report.
17. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses water advisories commitment but ignores funding shortfall and specific incidents like mercury poisoning.we have committed and we will deliver on no boil water advisories within the next five years.
18. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Restates committee process instead of addressing referendum question.yesterday, the House said yes to establishing an all-party committee to study the options available for Canadians for their electoral reform
19. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Praises Canadians and reform process without addressing referendum demand.Canadians are smart reasonable people, which is why an overwhelming majority in the last election voted for electoral reform.
20. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Emphasizes respect and committee outreach instead of referendum commitment.it is out of a great deal of respect for Canadians and these institutions that our Prime Minister committed to bringing together an all-party committee
21. deflected
    Democratic ReformJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Pivots to consulting Canadians without addressing referendum or 73% poll.we are counting on the wisdom of Canadians, of indigenous persons, women, those in rural and remote communities
22. partly answered
    Dairy IndustryMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Discusses meetings and support for supply management but avoids US influence accusation and timeline.we will be able to make decisions to find a long-term, sustainable solution for the dairy industry in our country.
23. partly answered
    Dairy IndustryMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Reaffirms support for supply management but sidesteps broken promise claim and immediate action.we as a government will find a long-term, sustainable solution so we have a strong dairy industry in our country under the supply management system.
24. misdirected
    Canadian Coast GuardMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.Corrects premise about ship work and conflict instead of answering warranty question.It is not working on Coast Guard ships; it is working on the combat ships.
25. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms general commitment to salmon protection but sidesteps the specific recommendations and alleged conflict with the advisory panel.Our government is committed to the conservation and protection of Atlantic salmon.
26. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Larry Miller (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms that Canada will pay its share and references upcoming action on invasive species.
27. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Larry Miller (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses ongoing work with partners but does not explain why funding was not increased in budget 2016.we are committed to working both with provincial partners and the Americans on the important challenge of invasive species.
28. partly answered
    HousingMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines past and ongoing reviews but does not specify immediate actions beyond a study to address the affordability crisis.We are doing a deep dive to look at all evidence around the issues that are impacting our housing market
29. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the new review process without addressing the broken-promise claim or concerns from Vancouver and First Nations leaders.We have added time for a panel of three distinguished western Canadians to hear the concerns of the mayor of Vancouver, the mayor of Calgary, and indigenous communities up and down the line
30. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights admission numbers and health-care restoration but does not address gaps in language training, employment, or the cost overrun.We are spending hundreds of millions of dollars to welcome refugees, including the teaching of English and French.
31. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides specific updates on housing placement and ongoing work on jobs and language training while rejecting the premise of no plan.Ninety-nine per cent of all the refugees are now in permanent housing.
32. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes overall admissions and future commitments but does not explain the delay for the specific family or church sponsorship.We have committed to bring in all the refugees whose applications were made by March 31.
33. partly answered
    Consular AffairsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the priority and ongoing efforts but provides no timeline or specific demand on Iran.Our parliamentary secretary for consular affairs remains in frequent communication with Ms. Azer.
34. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines actions taken on the file but does not address the Prime Minister's specific plans or timing.We have called for the creation of a special binational panel under chapter 19 of NAFTA , and we participated in consultations in Washington on the creation of a World Trade Organization panel.
35. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.The question frames job losses with an unsupported attack premise, and the answer shifts to a broad innovation agenda without addressing manufacturing losses.We will be taking a look at different aspects of where Canada's economy should be, whether that is in the clean tech sector, in incubators, or in the manufacturing sector.
36. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The question rests on a false premise that one sector must be sacrificed, and the answer avoids choosing by restating general principles.we believe that environmental sustainability and economic growth go hand in hand.