Commons debates Paris climate accord as carbon tax dominates question period

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1. deflected
   TaxationDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific guarantee requested by shifting to general policy statements.It will be up to the provinces to decide how to redistribute that money to the people.
2. deflected
   TaxationDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the guarantee by pivoting to economic growth and criticizing the prior government.That is exactly what this government is showing leadership in doing, which was lacking for far too long from the previous government.
3. misdirected
   TaxationDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives instead of addressing the cost-of-living guarantee.It is unfortunate that, once again, the members of the Conservative Party do not understand how to either grow the economy or protect the environment.
4. misdirected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's record rather than addressing the impact on the poor.I find that a bit much coming from the party that voted against the lowering of taxes on the middle class by raising them on the wealthiest 1%
5. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as disconnected without engaging the specific claim about regressive impacts.Again, Mr. Speaker, the members opposite are demonstrating how completely disconnected they are from the reality of Canadians.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the NDP's approach instead of confirming whether absolute targets will be added.The NDP likes to talk about the environment, but it does not know how to create jobs for the middle class or help businesses succeed in a new world.
7. answered
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms ongoing consultation with indigenous communities on climate files.We will work together with indigenous leadership on all important files, especially around climate change.
8. partly answered
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses past federal-provincial engagement but does not explain the decision to adopt the prior cuts without consultation.That is why we are so pleased to have our Health minister work closely with her counterparts in the provinces to make sure that we have a health system that respects the Canada Health Act and responds to the needs of Canadians, now and in the future.
9. deflected
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses upcoming ministerial meetings without addressing the specific request on health transfers.health ministers across the country will be meeting in a few weeks to discuss how we can improve and protect our health system everywhere in Canada.
10. deflected
    TaxationEd Fast (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to the Paris agreement and asks a question back instead of addressing the carbon tax impact claim.it was great to be negotiating the Paris agreement with the member opposite.
11. misdirected
    TaxationEd Fast (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to seniors' benefits without addressing the carbon tax effects on northerners, farmers, or fixed incomes.we have increased the guaranteed income supplement by up to $950 dollars per year, which is going to take 13,000 seniors out of poverty.
12. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes a cleaner economy narrative without addressing the tax imposition or ministers walking out.our government is determined to create a cleaner and more innovative economy, one that reduces emissions and protects our environment while creating well-paid jobs for the middle class
13. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends carbon pricing in general and lists corporate supporters without addressing job creation via taxes.carbon pricing uses the market to drive clean investment decisions.
14. deflected
    TaxationLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists prior tax reductions and benefits without addressing the specific hydro and new tax concerns raised.we do care for Canadians. That is why the first thing this government did was reduce taxes for middle-class Canadians.
15. deflected
    TaxationLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights the Canada child benefit without addressing the personal tax and cost concerns in the question.This is the most significant social policy innovation in a generation.
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the need to reform services and work with First Nations but does not confirm fulfilling the legal obligation.Canada is committed to reviewing the services offered to children and families on reserves and working with first nations to reform those services.
17. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to new budget commitments without addressing the specific shortchanging claims or broken promise.First nations deserve the best start in life, and this begins with properly funding education.
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the carbon tax cost justification and instead urges support for the Paris agreement.I expect that the party opposite, which is so concerned about the plight of indigenous and northern people, will support the Paris agreement in tonight's vote.
19. deflected
    The EnvironmentMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the request to table costs and pivots to supporting the Vancouver declaration and Paris agreement.Our government has made the commitment.
20. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps job losses from the carbon tax by listing supportive businesses instead of addressing the specific examples.If she really wants to support business, she should understand that the environment and the economy come together, and that is what we are doing.
21. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer gives a general statement on sustainable growth but does not convey any message from the Prime Minister to affected families.That is why we are moving forward on what Canadians expect, a climate plan, while at the same time positioning ourselves so that we grow our economy, create clean jobs, and prepare ourselves for the future.
22. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states all options will be considered and cooperation is ongoing but does not give a yes or no on the emergency loan guarantee.All options will be considered.
23. deflected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes consultations occurred but avoids explaining why the Prime Minister has not listened to the specific concerns raised.I would say, as regards the TPP, that we have heard, we are consulting, and we are still consulting as a government.
24. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the Yazidi situation by describing a planned mission but does not explain why few have arrived or why Operation Ezra families remain unprocessed.In terms of the Yazidis, my department will be conducting a mission to northern Iraq, where officials will interview potential Syrian refugees, and they will scope out the situation involving the Yazidis.
25. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses discrimination claim but ignores personal question about Nadia Murad.we do not ask them their ethnicity or their religion. We do not discriminate by religion or ethnicity.
26. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids specific action for the veteran by citing inability to comment on cases.I cannot comment on specific cases.
27. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). loaded question.Explains the offer made but does not address reneging on the committee promise.those ministers met with Mr. Lalancette in good faith, and they offered him the opportunity to testify before committee as a witness.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.Restates general commitment without addressing specific legal battles or Nuu-chah-nulth rights.we have been seeking a renewed relationship with first nations since day one.
29. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Promises future announcement instead of addressing current court opposition or benefits.I will have an important announcement to make on that matter soon.
30. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts to human rights engagement without addressing support for China's UN bid.it is because we are re-engaging with China that we have an opportunity to make progress on human rights in China.
31. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.Turns to general goals for Security Council seat instead of addressing China command of troops.the seat on the Security Council is a tool for our goal, and the goal is to have Canada fighting for inclusive growth everywhere, peace everywhere, and human rights everywhere.
32. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.Directly states conditions for involvement without supporting unrestricted Chinese control.we want to be involved. For too long, Canada remained on the sidelines.
33. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsPeter Van Loan (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer updates on briefings and ongoing discussions but provides no specific status or location for the memorial.The discussions are under way, and we will move forward as quickly as possible.
34. partly answered
    YouthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reports progress on green jobs and education supports but omits the EI premium holiday and exact promised totals.the number of green jobs under the Canada summer jobs program was well over 2,000, and counting as we do a survey.
35. deflected
    LabourMr. Bev Shipley (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates safety goals and inspection findings without addressing the requested labour code exemption.the goal of the labour department is to ensure that Canadians have a safe workplace and can all come home safe and sound.
36. answered
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains mechanisms including a specific commissioner and advisory committees for Inuit input.The commission has the power to create regional advisory committees to support cultural differences and distinctions-based approaches, including an Inuit advisory committee.