Commons debates income tax act changes amid opposition attacks on middle-class cuts

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   National DefencePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts focus to ground training without addressing reversal of air mission.The main point is that Canada is on the ground. We tripled our efforts to train the peshmerga to be sure that we will eradicate this terrible terrorist group and will rescue these populations.
2. deflected
   National DefencePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.Answer denies premise but does not address legal obligation or air strikes.The fact that the United Nations has recognized the genocide of the Yazidis does not change at all our tremendous commitment to fight this terrorist group and to eradicate it.
3. deflected
   National DefencePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.Answer disputes premise and lists other contributions without addressing NATO concerns or Russia.In fact, our allies are very satisfied with the contribution of Canada to fighting ISIL.
4. partly answered
   National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.Answer affirms NATO support but does not confirm specific troop deployment.We are going to support our NATO allies, as we do our allies in Iraq and Syria and all around the world
5. partly answered
   National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states NATO commitment and ongoing consideration but avoids confirming deployment.As a committed NATO ally, Canada is actively considering options to effectively contribute to this effort.
6. answered
   PensionsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses upcoming provincial meeting on CPP expansion.I am proud to say that under his leadership, on Monday, provincial ministers of finance will meet with him in order to ensure Canadians can retire in dignity.
7. deflected
   PensionsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer refuses to commit to specific outcome of meeting.It would be pretentious to make assumptions about the outcome of the meeting.
8. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses international cooperation but cuts off before fully covering CRA actions.International tax evasion and tax avoidance have been the subjects of discussions at the G7 and G20.
9. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights general CRA funding but avoids any mention of KPMG, amnesty, or a public investigation.We have made historic investments in the Canada Revenue Agency, to the tune of $444 million, to outfit the agency with the tools, technology, and teams it needs to conduct investigations and put an end to tax evasion and tax avoidance.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer agrees on listening to Canadians but does not address holding a referendum.This is about them. This is their electoral system that we are trying to modernize.
11. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer focuses on the committee process and asks about names submitted, avoiding the referendum question.I hope that the party opposite has had the time to put the names of its representatives forward.
12. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes outreach and listening but sidesteps the referendum demand.I would like to assure him that the efforts we are about to undertake to reach out to constituents across this great country will involve listening and will involve reflecting their wishes in this process.
13. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer counters with a question about the prior government's Fair Elections Act instead of addressing the referendum.if that is truly what the member opposite believes, where was this push for good process and referenda when his government pushed through the Fair Elections Act?
14. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states reforms will require broad support but does not explicitly commit to a referendum.We will not move forward with any reforms without the broad support of the people of this country.
15. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Gordon Brown (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses consultation options without confirming a referendum.Should we consider online voting? Should we consider mandatory voting? These are the among the questions that we need to ask Canadians.
16. partly answered
    HealthMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes the increased transfer amount but does not address renegotiation of the formula or the claimed shortfall.In budget 2016, we increased the Canada health transfer to $36.1 billion.
17. deflected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates a general consultation promise without addressing the call to renegotiate the TPP.We have promised Canadians that we would consult them on the substance, we would analyze their arguments, and come to a decision that is the best decision for this country moving forward.
18. misdirected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mocks the questioner instead of addressing the spending details raised.Since my colleague clearly has nothing important to ask during this very important question period, I have to assume that we are doing an excellent job.
19. misdirected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question by sarcastically claiming excellent performance rather than explaining the expenses.If my colleagues think it is worth using their precious question period time on this $17 issue, I have to assume that we are doing an excellent job, esteemed colleagues.
20. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the $17 item but avoids addressing the broader pattern of spending listed in the question.Once again, my colleagues are fixating on one meal that a colleague picked up for me at a juice bar and that I ate on the run.
21. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Tom Lukiwski (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer points to the menu without explaining or justifying the $17.77 charge.If he looks at the Jamba Juice menu, he will see that there is more than just juice available for a quick meal on the go in New York.
22. partly answered
    Air TransportationMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses consultation steps but does not commit to a ministerial order or stopping the project.I will take a look at the results of those consultations.
23. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers general support for dialogue without addressing the specific request on Bill C-262 or the Zibi project.It is our hope that the parties involved, including the Windmill Development Group, local municipalities, the Algonquins of Quebec, and the Algonquins of Ontario can work together to find a constructive, respectful, and positive way forward.
24. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the review process but does not address stopping interference or accelerating job-creating projects.Our government believes that major energy projects must be reviewed by a process that carries the confidence of Canadians.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes carbon pricing benefits without addressing equipment sales, job losses or energy sector leadership.We think climate change is happening. We think a broad-based carbon price is the right answer
26. misdirected
    Aerospace IndustryCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer disputes the premise and pivots to a separate agreement rather than addressing Bill C-10 impacts on Manitoba aerospace jobs.my colleague could not be more wrong.
27. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites budget 2016 investments and projected job creation but does not explain absence of an explicit entrepreneur-focused plan.Our plan will also create 100,000 jobs.
28. deflected
    HousingMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses mortgage rules and foreign-ownership studies instead of explaining the broken GST-removal promise., barely a month after being sworn in, was to take measures to address pockets of risk in markets like Vancouver and Toronto by increasing the minimum down payment of insured mortgages above $500,000.
29. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers general commitment language without addressing court fights, broken pension promises or facility closures.This government made a significant commitment to veterans, and that commitment will be fulfilled.
30. partly answered
    HealthMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges need for improvement and notes existing investments but does not explain the vote against the registry.Work is under way on national donor registries, and the Government of Canada, along with provinces and territories, has invested over $64 million since 2008.
31. deflected
    HealthMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats general support and need for collaboration without explaining why the registry was deemed unnecessary.We recognize that improvement is needed to the organ and tissue donation system in Canada.
32. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges ongoing pay problems and describes a new unit but does not address the minister's earlier 77-employee claim.our main concern is that all employees are paid what is owing to them on time.
33. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer points to CRTC independence without addressing the shutdown or political correctness claim.I must remind my colleague that everything that is in line with the Broadcasting Act, of course, is under the purview of the CRTC, which is independent from the government.
34. deflected
    Innovation, Science and Economic DevelopmentMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.The response affirms support for net neutrality but avoids committing to action against Quebec's bill.The Government of Canada supports the principle of a neutral and open Internet where Canadians can freely innovate, communicate, and consult the content they want in accordance with Canadian laws.
35. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the question as mere rhetoric and highlights government spending without addressing regulatory changes.I would remind my colleague that rhetoric will only get a person so far before action is needed.
36. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on regulation of cluster munitions but ignores the arms sales and investments mentioned.Canada is very strong and very determined to ensure that these cluster munitions are well regulated by international law, and that applies to Canada as well.
37. answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states actions taken to ensure translation of documents.we made it clear to TransCanada that it must ensure that documents pertaining to the energy east project are translated.