Commons opens debate on bill to create national security oversight committee

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1. deflected
   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general policy on environment and jobs without addressing the specific project decision requested.We are actually going to do them both together on a broad range of projects.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing the prior government and tax policy instead of addressing pipeline approvals.The Conservatives also do not understand that the only taxes we have raised are on the wealthiest 1% so we could lower them for the middle class, and they voted against it.
3. answered
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly explains the establishment of an ongoing dialogue to handle cybersecurity concerns with China.What we have actually established is an ongoing rigorous security and rule of law dialogue that will allow us to advance the issues of consular affairs and cybersecurity, issues that matter to Canadians in a robust way that is going to get results.
4. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the dialogue mechanism but avoids a clear yes/no on whether an extradition treaty is being negotiated.What we have established is a rigorous security and rule of law dialogue that will allow us to bring up difficult issues and emphasize that Canada has very high expectations around rule of law and process around any such things as extradition.
5. deflected
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates the dialogue framework without resolving the contradiction between ministers on the extradition treaty.We now have a robust way to have regular discussions on important matters, such as consular affairs and human rights.
6. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines the balanced approach to projects but does not specifically reassure on the natural gas pipeline in the Great Bear rainforest.That is why we are moving forward in a responsible way to analyze various projects.
7. deflected
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on collaboration with provinces rather than addressing the adoption of prior health funding cuts.The Minister of Health is engaged with her counterparts across the country.
8. deflected
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes working with provinces but sidesteps the question of adopting Harper-era health care targets and cuts.We are going to discuss how to create a health system that meets Canadians' expectations.
9. deflected
   LabourThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general economic growth and labour relations but avoids stating whether the Liberals will support or vote on the anti-scab bill.We are focused on growing the economy in ways that support middle-class families and those working hard to join the middle class.
10. partly answered
    Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses negotiations and past expiration but does not commit to a timeline or specific deal for the forestry industry.We want the best deal for Canadian workers, not just any deal.
11. deflected
    Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats prior government blame and cites supportive quotes instead of providing a timeline for an agreement.Only the opposition refuses to acknowledge the work we are doing to protect Quebec and Canadian workers.
12. partly answered
    Government ExpendituresMr. Larry Miller (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the policy history and notes a review but does not justify the specific $126,000 expense amount.Our government recognizes that more can be done, and that is why our Prime Minister has asked the Treasury Board to revisit the relocation policy.
13. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMr. Larry Miller (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats prior examples and quotes an external figure rather than addressing the abuse claim or specific costs.He said: The federal relocation program—which applies to hundreds of moves annually, including moves by employees of government, military and RCMP—exists for a very good reason.
14. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references past policy and an external quote but does not define or explain personalized cash payouts.He asked, "Do we want a fair and independent determination based on consistent rules, or do we want [the member for Saskatoon—University] to impose his arbitrary and personal opinion on people—
15. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the policy review commitment without addressing why expenses were deemed unreasonable only after being caught.That is why our Prime Minister has asked Treasury Board to review the relocation policy.
16. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the concern by stating the government is investigating how to ensure compensation for survivors.I asked my department to look into how this situation can be rectified.
17. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.Answer speaks generally about reviews but avoids the specific court order and appeal mentioned.I have instructed my department to look at it. We will make sure justice is done.
18. answered
    Government ExpendituresMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains the error and correction process without evasion.These expenses were entered under proactive disclosure nine months ago, but it turns out they were entered under the wrong column.
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    Government ExpendituresMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts focus to previous government and past corrections instead of addressing current ministers' actions.the previous government did it more than 10 times.
20. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses policy history and review but does not address why ministers accepted the payments initially.This policy was last updated under the Harper Conservatives in 2008.
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    Government ExpendituresMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer quotes a former official on policy rationale instead of addressing the Prime Minister's judgment.The federal relocation program—which applies to hundreds of moves annually, including moves by employees of government, military and RCMP—exists for a very good reason.
22. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms platform implementation and welcomes input but does not confirm adopting all Privacy Commissioner recommendations.I assure the hon. gentleman that the government will in fact implement exactly what was in our policy platform at the time of the last election.
23. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists planned measures but avoids addressing the narrow scope of consultations or repealing C-51.on national security, we will provide new scrutiny by a committee of parliamentarians, plus a new office for community outreach and counter-radicalization, plus faithful compliance with the charter
24. partly answered
    The EnvironmentEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes work with provinces per Vancouver Declaration but does not name any that have agreed to the carbon tax plan.we are working very actively with the provincial and territorial governments to implement the commitments that were made in the Vancouver Declaration agreed to by all premiers
25. deflected
    The EnvironmentEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes carbon pricing and quotes BC premier without addressing broken promise or opposition from listed premiers.We are working actively with all of the provinces as we approach the development of the pan-Canadian framework.
26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesKevin Sorenson (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses restoring trust and reviews but avoids timeline for getting products to markets or job creation.We are going to continue to ensure that these processes carry the confidence of Canadians going forward so we can get our resources to market in a sustainable way.
27. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesKevin Sorenson (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks previous government's record instead of addressing current pipeline approvals or market access.for 10 years, under the previous administration, not one kilometre of pipeline was built to tidewater.
28. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms work on benefits and transition but does not confirm proactive outreach to injured veterans.I know we are working actively toward getting veterans the benefits they need for financial security, for employment, and for other retraining initiatives.
29. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses reducing complexity and transition support but does not address fixing the application process directly.I know I am working very hard with the Minister of National Defence to reduce complexity, overhaul the system of service delivery, and strengthen partnerships between Veterans Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence.
30. misdirected
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends new process and attacks prior appointments rather than explaining consideration of removing Atlantic seat.I am very pleased with the new-found interest in Atlantic Canada expressed by the member for Niagara Falls
31. misdirected
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservative appointment history instead of addressing how many Atlantic MPs support the change.It was under the Conservatives that their minister of justice, for six of the nine appointments for justices in Nova Scotia, appointed his friends.
32. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.Answer describes open process and notes Atlantic candidates on list but avoids confirming appointment of an Atlantic Canadian.I am pleased to report that the list contains candidates from Atlantic Canada, and we can certainly compete—
33. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the specific claim of a PM instruction and the minister's riding constraint while pivoting to general merit-based process.As we do with all requests, we base it on merit.
34. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses the core repeal commitment and status of Bill C-6 but only notes ongoing consideration for misrepresentation revocation without committing to a halt.Citizenship revocation for misrepresentation is under consideration and we are considering further lines of appeal.
35. misdirected
    Government ExpendituresMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer evades the question about whether expenses were known to be unreasonable by quoting a third party and attacking the member's opinion instead.Do we want a fair and independent determination based on consistent rules, or do we want [the hon. member for Saskatoon—University] to impose his arbitrary and personal opinion on
36. deflected
    HealthMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the broken-promise accusation and unilateral-cuts claim by restating transfer totals and future meetings without addressing Quebec specifics.The Canada health transfer was more than $36 billion this year, and next year it will increase by more than $1 billion to more than $37 billion.
37. deflected
    HealthMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.Answer denies cuts with aggregate numbers but ignores the unilateral-action and Quebec-collaboration accusations while shifting to agreed priorities.We are not cutting health transfers.