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1. deflected
   FinanceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes government investments and international praise without addressing the specific spending increase or job losses mentioned.What we are doing has been applauded around the world.
2. deflected
   FinanceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists past actions like tax reductions and benefits but ignores the questions on job losses, investment flight, and spending control.
3. deflected
   FinanceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights tax cuts and external praise without addressing business confidence, red tape, or the Petronas project concerns.What we are doing is applauded around the world, by the IMF managing director, by the governor of the Bank of Canada, by the PBO.
4. partly answered
   HealthMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer addresses funding increases and discussions but does not directly confirm respect for provincial jurisdictions as asked.the Canada health transfer is going to increase by over $1 billion next year, bringing it up to more than $37 billion.
5. misdirected
   HealthMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the previous government's record instead of addressing conditions on transfers or provincial jurisdiction.I find it fascinating that the members opposite who, while they were in power for almost a decade, did nothing to advance health care in this country are now dictating how it should be done.
6. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms general commitment to reconciliation but avoids committing to settle with day scholars or stopping court fights.We uphold the Indian residential school settlement process, and we will protect the integrity of that independent assessment process.
7. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references one settlement and general reconciliation efforts but does not address removing red tape or stopping court proceedings for survivors.Litigation is not our choice or the course of action we prefer.
8. answered
   Foreign AffairsMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains accession to the Arms Trade Treaty and upcoming legislation for oversight as requested.we are delivering on our campaign commitment by acceding to the Arms Trade Treaty in line with our G7 and G20 allies, thus promoting responsibility, transparency, and accountability in regulating the global trade of arms.
9. deflected
   Foreign AffairsMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's consistency on jobs rather than addressing the transparency concerns or Saudi export approvals raised.The NDP, on the other hand, does not stick to its word.
10. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists specific government actions on taxes, child benefits, and EI but does not directly address the call to stop raising taxes or hurdles for Alberta.we also reviewed the employment insurance regions to provide more benefits to people there when they lost their jobs.
11. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats general promises on taxes and infrastructure without engaging the specific request to reverse tax increases or spending plans for Alberta.That is why we reduced taxes for Canadians.
12. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms ongoing negotiations and contacts but provides no timeline or commitment on concluding the softwood lumber agreement before expiry.Our negotiators are in more or less constant contact with provincial representatives, the workers, the industry, and obviously their U.S. counterparts.
13. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites external praise and restates effort without addressing the October 12 deadline or risk to 400,000 jobs.The Conseil du patronat du Québec noted "the efforts of the Minister of International Trade...on behalf of Quebec's forestry industry."
14. answered
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the delay was for environmental review and attributes the sale consideration to low commodity prices rather than the process.Really, it is up to the proponent to decide, and right now the issue is low commodity prices.
15. answered
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms the environmental conditions are not permanent roadblocks and cites external support for the project's viability.This decision paves the way for Canada to compete in the international LNG market while continuing our climate leadership on a global scale.
16. partly answered
    HealthMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights increased transfers and talks with provinces but does not explain any difference from the prior Conservative offer or address the trap claim.the Canada health transfer is going to increase by over $1 billion next year, bringing it up to more than $37 billion.
17. deflected
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to spending statistics rather than explaining the reversal on the escalator cut.In fact, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, across this country annual health care spending has declined by an average of 0.6% since 2011.
18. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses ethical standards and the event but provides no information on the number of ongoing cases.It clearly indicates that the minister's participation in the event is not a problem.
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    EthicsMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again refers to the tabled document and permission without addressing when the ruling was requested or disclosure details.the minister got the Ethics Commissioner's permission to attend the event.
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    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the single email and questions the opposition instead of committing to table all documents.I wonder if the members opposite are calling into question the work and ethics of the Ethics Commissioner
21. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to an unrelated attack on the interim Conservative leader's expenses rather than addressing disclosure to the commissioner.The interim Conservative leader charged taxpayers nearly $10,000 to stay in Ottawa while she was living in an official residence
22. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the spawning location concern by clarifying reliance on expert scientific advice.I apologize if I misspoke, but the reality is we rely on our expert public servants who are scientists to make decisions
23. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the mandate on marine safety but does not specify actions on oil spill response gaps raised by municipalities.I have been working with my colleagues from fisheries, from the environment, and from other portfolios to make sure that we in Canada will not only have proper marine safety measures put in place
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    HealthPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses the review process without confirming whether the report was read before the delay decision.Unlike the past government, this important decision cannot be taken behind closed doors.
25. deflected
    HealthPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids any timeline or responsibility for building the hospital and instead criticizes the prior government while emphasizing a study.I will not take any recommendations or lessons from my counterpart.
26. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the referendum demand and instead attacks the Conservatives' consultation record while questioning their process.When are they going to let their constituents have their say on this issue?
27. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the town hall but pivots to praising cross-party agreement on first-past-the-post without addressing the referendum request.Why do we not focus on proposing the best possible alternative, on working together, and having those consultations so we can move forward in the best way possible to improve our democracy?
28. deflected
    Access to InformationMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the government's transparency commitment but provides no plan or timeline for documentation rules or deleted emails.We will continue to do the good work that we are doing.
29. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recognizes the challenge and states that public consultations are underway with a specific date mentioned for Montreal.We will be in Montreal on October 28, and I invite media stakeholders to join us.
30. partly answered
    Air TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms ongoing review of foreign ownership recommendations tied to Jetlines but offers no decision timeline.We are looking at this very diligently, as part of my homework, and our decisions will be based on what is in the best interests of Canadians.
31. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the consultation process and timeline but still does not commit to a specific decision date on foreign ownership.I have held round tables for the past four and a half months.
32. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights provincial agreement on carbon pricing without addressing job losses or the tax's impact in Saskatchewan.we are going to be moving forward with a pan-Canadian climate plan that was agreed to by the provinces and the territories in the Vancouver declaration
33. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames previous government instead of addressing consultation timeline.I can say that we are addressing this issue of these Conservative-imposed rules that are causing some trouble.
34. partly answered
    Sealing IndustryMr. David Yurdiga (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Provides information on current efforts but does not commit to specific action on EU ban.We continue to work hard as a government and we continue to work hard with Inuit people to open new markets around the world.
35. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.Describes efforts made but does not directly commit to a timeline or special measure for permanent residency.We offered a simplified process and a loan with an interest rate of less than 1%.
36. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The response avoids addressing the specific contradiction raised.Our government knows that the environment and the economy go together.
37. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on ongoing consultations rather than immediate concrete actions requested.We are listening to all stakeholders and have invited them to a consultation process where they can express their opinions.