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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The response affirms priority and ongoing talks but offers no commitment on industry needs or timeline.We have been clear from the start that this issue is a priority for our government.
2. partly answered
   Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the goal of market access but does not address an agreement before the Obama visit.We will achieve sustainable access to the American market.
3. deflected
   Foreign AffairsJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The reply shifts to Sweden's vote instead of addressing the Canadian government's stance on genocide recognition.I would like to take this opportunity to inform the House that today the parliament of Sweden rejected the same kind of motion by a vote of 268 to 43.
4. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the preferred process via an independent body but avoids directly confronting the international recognitions cited.This motion said that it must be done by an independent body to determine if it is really a genocide.
5. deflected
   Foreign AffairsJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The response pivots to reading the Liberal motion rather than addressing the accusation of genocide denial or trivialization.That the Government of Canada continue its efforts to have these atrocities properly investigated and, where appropriate, referred to the International Criminal Court to formally determine the existence of genocide and to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice
6. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The reply notes investigations and investments but does not explain the approved delay in the KPMG case.the agency is investigating taxpayers who participated in KPMG's schemes.
7. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights budget measures and court action but sidesteps the Federal Court reprimand and sweetheart deals.Budget 2016 provides the agency with the means to combat tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.
8. partly answered
   National DefenceMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The response affirms seriousness of human rights but references past inquiries without committing to a new public inquiry.There has been a number of investigations and inquiries done.
9. deflected
   National DefenceMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses internal reviews but avoids any commitment to a public inquiry.My officials will be looking into these allegations, and any allegations that are made.
10. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats talking points about past mismanagement without addressing the new documents or open competition.Because of the mismanagement of this file by the previous government, that is why we are in this state.
11. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames the prior government and restates extension plans without engaging the tabled documents.as for taking advice from the previous government, given the fact that it mismanaged the file from the beginning, it should have replaced our fighters a long time ago
12. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates the need to replace fighters but sidesteps the request for an open competition based on new information.There is a capability gap and our government is working toward replacing them as quickly as possible.
13. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer asserts a capability gap exists without addressing the retirement dates or open bidding process.There is a capability gap that does exist.
14. deflected
    Canadian HeritagePeter Van Loan (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes Canada 150 projects while ignoring the question about ending the medal tradition.This will be the 150th anniversary of our Confederation.
15. deflected
    Canadian HeritagePeter Van Loan (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to bottom-up ambassadors without addressing why medals are being discontinued.throughout the country we know we have amazing Canadians.
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms meetings and consultations but does not address prior informed consent or proceeding without them.Further meetings have been planned and have already been set toward the end of this month.
17. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives general program stats without addressing the specific drug denial practice or interference claims.The NIHB program covers over $1 billion in health benefits for first nations and Inuit every year.
18. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks public servants and describes a broad process but ignores the referendum question entirely.I can assure the member opposite that we will be relying on our public-service teams, as well as experts and academics, but also on all 338 members of the House who will reach out to their constituents and ensure their voices are reflected in this process.
19. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the committee timeline and outreach steps without addressing the minister's past referendum statement.Come Monday, which is the final day that all parties will have an opportunity to submit the names of the individuals they would like to have represented on the all-party committee, the committee can be established and begin its work.
20. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the visa-lift commitment and mentions reviews but does not specify the criteria used.We are undertaking the reviews necessary to ensure this is done appropriately.
21. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes dialogue with Romania and Bulgaria but again avoids naming any concrete criteria for visa decisions.we are engaging in dialogue with both Romanian and Bulgarian officials.
22. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights a training event and general support for gender-based analysis without committing to mandatory legislation.It is a fantastic indication of the interest in gender-based analysis.
23. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer welcomes a committee study but offers no timeline or commitment to implement mandatory gender-based analysis by end of 2016.I am very much looking forward to reading the report and responding fulsomely in this Parliament.
24. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer stresses improved consultation but does not give a clear yes-or-no on whether first nations hold a veto.We announced a set of principles on January 27, the centre point of which was that kind of meaningful consultation.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses consultation duties without addressing the veto question.we have a constitutional and a moral obligation to meaningfully consult indigenous people
26. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. David Yurdiga (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes existing requirements but does not commit to enforcing the Act.there is a requirement for every first nation to submit the audited statement to my department
27. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. David Yurdiga (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises leadership and promotes bottom-up approaches without addressing enforcement.We are working on transparency and accountability with first nations bottom-up
28. partly answered
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references a voluntary agreement and upcoming report but offers no plan to cap fees.We are looking forward to the report on that voluntary agreement
29. misdirected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists unrelated government programs instead of addressing credit card fees.we have given them the middle-class tax cut, the Canadian child benefit, investments in infrastructure
30. deflected
    Softwood LumberGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames the prior government and avoids explaining the current delay.we started off at a disadvantage because of the lack of work done by the previous government on this file
31. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims activity and progress without specifying any resolution timeline.we are working very hard on it, we are making progress
32. deflected
    Softwood LumberCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates general efforts without confirming action on the June 29 meeting.we are leaving no stone unturned in our quest to get a fair and equitable deal
33. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the backlog and promises news soon but provides no timeline or confirmation of appointments.he can expect some news very soon.
34. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses existing court oversight of privacy instead of addressing any plan to update privacy laws.The applications that are made by police authorities need to be proportionate, they need to be justified on the grounds of the subject matter under investigation.
35. deflected
    JusticeMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise outright and pivots to unrelated government actions like the MMIW inquiry rather than support for anti-trafficking NGOs.I reject the premise of that question.
36. partly answered
    TransportMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains compliance with international standards but does not address exclusion zones or provide a timeline for new regulations.Canada, as a member of the International Maritime Organization, complies with safety standards for internationally operated vessels, including LNG tankers, when they operate in Canadian waters.