Commons debates constitutional right to interprovincial trade

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1. deflected
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids taking a position on genocide by deferring to the UN instead of addressing the call for moral clarity.We do not feel that politicians should be weighing in on this first and foremost.
2. deflected
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the yes-or-no demand on the motion by restating process and attacking the prior government.However, I will take no lessons on playing politics from a former government that used footage of ISIL executions in an attack ad against me.
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   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer repeats the deferral to international process without addressing how many deaths would trigger recognition.That is why we are asking the international community to examine the facts and make an objective determination.
4. misdirected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing past immigration cuts rather than addressing the specific request for Yazidi girls in the sponsorship program.The cuts to immigration that happened over the past 10 years, the cuts to refugee programs were disgraceful
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   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins by blaming the prior government and is cut off without engaging the displaced-persons distinction or special program.Again, Mr. Speaker, the previous government did a lot to diminish our capacity to welcome in people from around the world.
6. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the obligation to veterans but does not address the court fights or the specific 94-year-old case.we are proud that we are working very hard to restore the kinds of services and the kinds of respect that veterans have earned
7. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms respect for veterans but avoids explaining the court action or denial of care to the individual veteran.I am proud to be part of a team that recognizes our solemn obligation to support our veterans
8. answered
   MarijuanaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly contrasts decriminalization with legalization and explains the policy rationale for protecting children and cutting criminal revenue.We have a proposal to legalize marijuana so that we can protect our children by making it harder for them to get marijuana and eliminate a source of income for criminals.
9. answered
   MarijuanaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly explains that marijuana remains illegal until the new regime is enacted, addressing the core why question.Until we bring in a legalized controlled regime, marijuana remains illegal.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids cost question by citing unrelated Conservative premiers and markets instead.Conservatives should stand with the Conservative Premier of Manitoba, who said in the speech from the throne that the new Conservative government "...will include carbon pricing that fosters emissions reduction, retains investment capital, and stimulates new innovation in clean energy, businesses, and jobs".
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    The EnvironmentDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again sidesteps cost query by quoting more Conservative figures on carbon pricing.He may also want to listen to his colleagues.
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    The EnvironmentLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores small-business attack claim and instead quotes industry support for carbon pricing.Maybe it is time for the Conservatives to get with the program and do what everyone else is calling for, which is to take climate change seriously and put a price on emissions.
13. partly answered
    TaxationLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses middle-class tax fairness by noting prior tax cut and CPP goal but not the combined cost impact.this is the government that reduced taxes for middle-class Canadians, and we want Canadians to retire in dignity with security.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to quoting past Conservatives on markets and carbon pricing rather than addressing energy-sector attack.Conservatives profess to believe in markets.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer turns to personal visit in Saskatchewan and criticizes the opposition instead of engaging the abandoned-wells proposal.It seems that the only party that does not understand the need to reduce emissions is the party opposite.
16. answered
    Physician-Assisted DyingMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly states that the bill complies with Carter and explains Parliament's role in implementing the decision.In considering very carefully the Carter decision, Bill C-14 would comply with the Carter decision.
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    Physician-Assisted DyingMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise outright and restates compliance with Carter without engaging the cited court rulings or charter concerns.I completely reject the premise of the questions that have been proposed.
18. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the committee's role in consulting Canadians but does not address the call for a referendum.It is up to all 338 members to ensure that their constituents' voices and needs are reflected in this process.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the fee issue but pivots to general engagement without committing to a referendum or broader consultations.I am encouraged that Canadians are engaged in this conversation.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims to remove barriers but urges constructive dialogue instead of addressing the referendum demand.I urge the member opposite to bring forward more constructive dialogue into this debate.
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    Democratic ReformJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the MP's representative role without addressing the conflict-of-interest or referendum request.I am not sure if the member opposite understands that the role of an MP is to represent his or her constituents in this place.
22. answered
    LabourMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the timeline and next steps for returning Bill C-4 to the House.We are looking forward to actually bringing it back to the House, voting on it and making it a new law for Canadians.
23. partly answered
    LabourMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the bill's priority but does not address reinstating workplace health and safety provisions.Bill C-4 was introduced second to the budget bill itself.
24. misdirected
    Innovation in CanadaMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the cronyism allegation and pivots to the innovation agenda and internal trade.The Conservatives have been asking a lot of questions around the Agreement on Internal Trade.
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    Innovation in CanadaMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer outlines the press conference and investments but ignores the specific accusation regarding Canada 2020 and exclusive access.We did a press conference. In that press conference, we outlined key themes to growing the economy.
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    Innovation in CanadaMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists engagement efforts and policy themes but does not address the claimed conflict of interest with lobbyists.I met with hundreds of CEOs, small business CEOs and large business CEOs.
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    Innovation in CanadaMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats campaign and budget points without addressing partisan control or special access for insiders.We made sure that we engaged Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
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    Food LabellingMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses informing the public via committee review but does not state whether the bill will be supported.That is why I have asked the agriculture committee to explore what steps should be taken to best inform the public about new products involving genetically modified animals.
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    Status of WomenMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the report but avoids committing to the April 2017 mandatory deadline.We will be reviewing the report, and we will be reviewing the standing committee's report as well.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing the questioner by referencing a former minister instead of addressing the broken promise or funding refusal.It is a pity that the hon. member does not adopt the former Minister MacKay's view, which was, "Do I regret that we did not make a final purchase of that aircraft? Absolutely".
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the priority of replacement but does not address the economic benefits of a sole-source Super Hornet contract.Following that, the analysis of the industrial benefits of various options is still open and is still ongoing, but we mean to close this capability gap.
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    Ministerial ExpensesMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains staff numbers and one painting but avoids justifying the nearly $1 million in specific expenditures.As for the fridges, furniture, and paintings she is talking about, the only painting hanging on my office wall is the map of Canada.
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    Internal TradeMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses collaboration on alcohol but sidesteps the specific accusation of misleading Canadians.our government supports open markets, and that is why we are working in collaboration with our provincial and territorial counterparts to talk about alcohol and other areas of interest to make sure that we reduce barriers and harmonize regulations.
34. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references upcoming budget funding for schools but does not commit to the specific request for Black Lake.I too am excited and am anticipating the rollout of budget 2016, with the generous commitment to school infrastructure that will benefit so many first nations and have children allowed to learn in dignity, like all other Canadian children.
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    International DevelopmentDeepak Obhrai (Conservative) asked Ms. Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates government priorities on aid without addressing the claim of breaking Canadian law.our government is incredibly proud of the international assistance we provide to countries and people around the world.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer outlines the review process for Energy East but ignores the question about hidden interests.The National Energy Board will spend 21 months reviewing the project, during which time all Canadians, mayors, premiers, leaders of the opposition, members of Parliament, and Canadians at large will have every opportunity to express their views.
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    HealthMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes bilateral agreements but avoids the personal attack and the claim that negotiations are bogus.I confirmed our commitment to working with the provinces and the territories, including Quebec, to establish a funding agreement that provides for bilateral agreements.