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1. deflected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to tax policy on the wealthy instead of addressing stalled economy or job losses.That did not work for 10 years, and it will not work now for them.
2. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the dialogue created but does not address the human rights record change or ally comparisons directly.the change is that after 10 years of a government that was hot and cold with the world's second-largest economy, we have created a dialogue that allows us to deal with difficult issues
3. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights benefits of dialogue but avoids specifics on cyber-attacks or agents.the benefit to Canada is having a high-level security dialogue where we can talk about issues that are important to us
4. deflected
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks prior government's record instead of addressing human rights compromises.for 10 years, the Conservatives did nothing to improve Canada's relationship with China, the economy, the development of human rights, or the defence of Canadians.
5. deflected
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses general re-engagement but ignores specifics on mission details or UN seat motivation.Canadians made it very clear that they wanted a government that re-engages constructively and positively on the world stage not just for a question of moral responsibility
6. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms respect for parliamentarians but does not commit to a vote.I look forward to robust debate on many different issues over the coming months and years as we look at the best way to serve Canadians.
7. answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly clarifies the position on death penalty and extradition standards.We will not sign an extradition treaty in situations where people are facing the death penalty.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to carbon pricing plan instead of explaining adherence to prior targets.That is exactly what we are going to do.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer evades the question on targets by attacking the prior government's lack of a plan instead.It had no plan on reducing emissions, and that is why we have put in place a concrete and realistic plan to reduce emissions.
10. misdirected
    Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the former government rather than committing to an agreement as asked.it is ironic to hear the member for Lac-Saint-Jean saying that because his government did nothing to get the negotiations started.
11. deflected
    Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates government actions without addressing the call for a decision and agreement.We do not want to reach just any old deal. We want a good deal for Canada.
12. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains rules and process but avoids naming recipients or justifying the specific expenses.There have been rules in place on relocation of public servants and political staff since the 1970s.
13. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the hiring and rules without addressing the specific expense amount or justification for Albertans.Canadians expect public resources to be used responsibly and economically, and we are committed to living up to these expectations.
14. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites that rules were followed but does not address whether the spending was the best use of funds.it is the party opposite that put the rules into place, and the rules were followed.
15. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats history of rules without providing the requested details on recipients or expenditures.The current rules we are following were put in place in 2008, and every minister's office has followed those rules since.
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms commitment to UNDRIP but does not confirm the justice minister's specific duty to consult.I am very proud of our commitment to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and everything that means with respect to free, prior, and informed consent.
17. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains federal process and prior approval but sidesteps the justice minister's duty to consult and aboriginal rights claim.In the fall of 2014, the former government approved this project, subject to a number of legally binding conditions.
18. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends relocation policy in general terms without naming the recipient or justifying the specific $126,000 amount.Rules for relocating officials and political employees have been in place since the 1990s.
19. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites prior rules but does not address whether the minister authorized or considers the $119,000 expense acceptable.we acted in accordance with all the rules for relocation expenses that were put in place by the previous government in 2008.
20. misdirected
    Government ExpendituresMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to election talking points and ignores the specific moving payment question entirely.Canadians voted for the growth of the middle class.
21. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats policy compliance but evades naming the recipient and adds unrelated middle-class rhetoric.the fact is that when we came into office, we acted in accordance with the rules set up by a previous government, in 2008, for relocation expenses.
22. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains why Canada opposed the process but does not state whether the Prime Minister will change the vote.This process failed to bring the states possessing nuclear weapons to the table.
23. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes past actions on some recommendations but does not commit to immediate full implementation without court action.In budget 2016, we acted upon recommendations from this ombudsman to increase the disability award, expand access to the permanent impairment allowance, and increase the earnings loss benefit
24. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the prior government's record instead of addressing current pipeline decisions or standing up for energy workers.enough is enough of 10 years of failed policies that did not have one kilometre of pipeline taken to tidewater.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general NEB modernization without addressing the tanker ban or Northern Gateway status.That will be followed by an entire modernization of the National Energy Board and other federal agencies, because those agencies under that government did not carry the confidence of Canadians.
26. deflected
    TaxationMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes carbon pricing benefits but ignores the specific cancelled project and job relocation to Louisiana.It will help us to reduce our emissions, foster innovation, and give business the stability they need to invest, grow, and plan.
27. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists tax cuts and benefits without addressing deficit control or job creation plans.Over time, our infrastructure investments will boost growth right across the country.
28. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing negotiations and industry engagement but does not address tariff compensation or specific job protections.We are currently in negotiations and working hard on a solution.
29. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior government instead of outlining a plan for the impending tariffs.Let me remind her and the House that the Conservatives failed to initiate any negotiations or to reach any new agreements.
30. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses past government inaction on Africa but avoids the question on risk to Canadian lives for a UN seat.the previous government closed its eyes to the atrocities in Africa.
31. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites the current CDS advice without engaging the cited generals' concerns or UN command issues.I actually applaud and honour the great work that the previous generals have done, but I take advice from my Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jonathan Vance, who has exceptional operational experience.
32. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses mandate and training but does not confront the UN command or Security Council seat accusation.That is one of the reasons I took retired General Roméo Dallaire with me to Africa, and Madame Louise Arbour as well, to make sure that I have the right perspective on this
33. deflected
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer discusses the appointment process generally without addressing the minister's willingness to support Atlantic representation.That is why I was very proud when the Prime Minister introduced a new process to make it more open, more accountable, to ensure that we recognize and uphold the highest-quality jurists, recognize the importance of regional representation and functional bilingualism, and look to ensure that we do as much as we can to improve the diversity on the highest court.
34. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer confirms one posting and upcoming process but does not address whether key players are absent from consultations.I would also like to say that in the next few weeks, we will be introducing the new consultation process for appointments to the board of directors of CBC/Radio-Canada.
35. deflected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer justifies engagement policy without explaining the omission of the specific consular case in the meeting.The first meeting the hon. member referred to between the foreign ministers touched on pressing regional issues and consular cases, further emphasizing the value and the need for engagement.
36. answered
    InfrastructureHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states funding amounts and the status of the named project.As far as the Grays Bay project is concerned, it is not at a stage where it can move forward.