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1. deflected
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer stresses transparency on the mandate but sidesteps the accusation of using troops as political pawns.we have been extremely transparent about my mandate letter on re-engagement in the peace operations of the United Nations.
2. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes the dialogue and human rights stance but does not address whether the treaty gives in to Chinese values.The promotion and protection of human rights is an integral part of Canadian foreign policy and is a key priority in our relationship with China.
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   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general belief in dialogue without explaining what changed in China or addressing the policy reversal.one thing for certain is that our government believes in dialogue, and through dialogue, we can have change.
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   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses CPP enhancements and middle-class focus but ignores the TFSA clawback and the claim that government knows better than Canadians.we want to be clear that we are working on behalf of middle-class families and those Canadians who want to get into the middle class.
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   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights CPP improvements but does not admit or refute job losses or economic slowdown from the tax increase.That is why we found a way to work with the provinces to improve the Canada pension plan.
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   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the Vancouver declaration targets without addressing why the government is copying the Conservative plan it previously criticized.in the Vancouver declaration, we and all the provinces and territories agreed to implement GHG mitigation policies in support of meeting or exceeding Canada's 2030 target
7. misdirected
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government's record instead of addressing the current lack of a plan to meet Paris obligations.unlike the previous government
8. partly answered
   Public SafetyMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references ongoing reviews and Bill C-22 but does not state whether the directive allowing torture-derived information will be repealed.the entire national security framework is under review
9. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes general dialogue on human rights without addressing the specific directive or extradition treaty.It is through dialogue that we can actually start a conversation and be able to have those difficult conversations with nations where there are issues with human rights.
10. partly answered
    Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the priority and mentions negotiations but does not explain why no agreement has been reached yet.We do not want to reach just any old deal. We want a good deal for Canada.
11. partly answered
    Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing consultations and options but avoids addressing the court option or standstill directly.We have not yet ruled out any options in this matter.
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    Government ExpendituresMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims compliance with rules without explaining where the $20,000 went or addressing the lack of actual moving costs.Therefore, I will let members know that any assistance in relocation was done in accordance with the rules.
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    Government ExpendituresMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes transparency and team diversity without justifying the specific large relocation amounts.The team in Ottawa came from coast to coast to coast to serve Canadians and deliver on our promise to grow the middle class and those working hard to join it.
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    Government ExpendituresMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats commitment to rules and transparency without addressing the $1.1 million total or specific large payouts.Any expenses incurred were in accordance with the rules.
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    Government ExpendituresMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer asserts compliance with rules but does not identify who approved the expenses or name the staffers.Relocation expenses were reimbursed in accordance with the rules.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes prior approval and current framework but avoids addressing consultation failures or the nation-to-nation relationship.This includes not revisiting projects that have been reviewed and approved.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general EA modernization without addressing the specific demand for the justice minister's position on Site C and aboriginal title.as we stated in the announcement of the interim principles and the principles on January 27, and with the recent establishment of the panel that was reviewing EA processes, we are working to modernize and significantly improve how environmental assessments are conducted and major project decisions are made.
18. partly answered
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms respect for regional representation and predicts Atlantic candidates but does not confirm the convention will be upheld.I know there will be a number of jurists from Atlantic Canada who will find themselves on that list.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights the new appointment process and regional respect but avoids directly addressing the 141-year convention or why Atlantic MPs are silent.We respect the principle of regional representation and I am confident that when the independent expert panel brings back names to me to make recommendations to the Prime Minister, there will be high calibre Atlantic Canadians on that list.
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    JusticeJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the fentanyl crisis and collaboration needs but provides no commitment to mandatory sentences or specific action timeline.The response to the opioid crisis needs to be comprehensive and collaborative.
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    JusticeJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates the crisis seriousness and multi-department approach without confirming whether the Prime Minister raised fentanyl exports with China.There is no single player that is going to resolve this problem.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Erin Weir (NDP) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes commitment to fixing Phoenix and paying employees but does not assign responsibility for the latest crash or commit to a resolution date.Our priority is to make sure that employees who work get paid for the work performed.
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    Dairy IndustryMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the diafiltered milk issue and intent to fix it but offers no timeline or concrete plan beyond ongoing consultations.This is something that we inherited and we intend to fix it, and we will fix it.
24. partly answered
    Air TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes analysis of Jetlines' application in the context of the transportation review but does not address ending dithering or a decision timeline.We are analyzing the application by Jetlines and Enerjet for an exemption to foreign-ownership limits in that context.
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    Air TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses a round table on traveller experience instead of addressing the timeline for the Jetlines decision.as part of our engagement process, the minister recently held a round table on the traveller experience in order to hear from Canadians on this important subject
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    International TradeMr. David Yurdiga (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The response outlines the legal process without committing to reversing the decision or addressing the impact on residents.in accordance with the relevant legislation, allegations of dumping and subsidization are investigated based on complaints that are received
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    International TradeMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refers to following the appropriate process without addressing job losses or reversing the tax.when there has been an allegation of dumping, the decision needs to follow the appropriate process
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    Port of ChurchillMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses disappointment and notes ongoing discussions but does not commit to bringing the port under public control.My minister has been in direct contact with local leaders in the northern delegation, and our government has been in ongoing discussions with provincial and municipal leaders
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    Softwood LumberMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to what the previous government did not do rather than addressing the current timeline for an agreement.We should first recall that the Conservatives did not initiate the negotiations and did not seek a new agreement when they were in power
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    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). loaded question.The answer welcomes the release and notes high standards but does not confirm or deny negotiations on an extradition treaty.As the Minister of National Defence said earlier, we are engaged with China in a host of discussions on a variety of topics
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    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes the dialogue and standards but does not address the premise about joining cyber attackers.we are working to expand our relationship with China through principled rules of engagement established through our national security and rule of law dialogue
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges issues with food banks but pivots to UN interest instead of providing numbers or costs for social assistance.I put it to my friend opposite, if we had no plan, then I am wondering why the UN is studying our position at the refugee summit on this very day
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges diabetes concerns and promises new measures but provides no timeline for action.I look forward to instituting a number of new measures that will make great progress on this very serious problem.
34. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly confirms the deadline will be met and a solution implemented soon.I can assure my colleague that we will still meet the deadline that we discussed this summer.
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    Rail TransportationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes investments and meetings but does not detail specific actions taken since June on the bypass bill.We are awaiting the final results of the rerouting feasibility study before making a decision on this file.
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    HealthMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reframes as collaborative while avoiding the specific $160 million cut and transfer question.Our goal is to be collaborative.
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    HealthMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes collaboration and upholding the Act but sidesteps the criticism of cuts and wait times.we will work collaboratively with all provinces and territories in this country to address health care needs.