Liberals open second reading on salaries act to equalize cabinet

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   Consular AffairsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses apology but deflects on concrete action by criticizing opposition instead.I am disappointed in how the opposition is politicizing this heartbreaking situation.
2. deflected
   TaxationCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores carbon tax concerns and pivots to past Liberal policies and BC example.if the party opposite is so concerned about the middle class, I am wondering why it did not support our middle-class tax cut
3. deflected
   TaxationCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids providing requested evidence and instead attacks opposition's Paris vote record.I am very sorry that the party opposite does not believe that we should be taking action to tackle climate change.
4. misdirected
   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answers a different point about Paris support rather than cost to families.my colleague opposite said that he supports the Paris agreement. However, that was not the case a few days ago.
5. deflected
   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats Paris vote attack and avoids stating any cost figures for families.I do not see how my colleague can say the Conservative Party supports the Paris agreement when he voted against it.
6. answered
   National DefenceMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Directly states the mission remains advise and assist despite evolving tactics.the mission in Iraq was always advise and assist, and it continues to be an advise and assist mission.
7. partly answered
   National DefenceMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses transparency claim but does not answer frequency of fire or troop numbers.In terms of transparency, we have been extremely open with it.
8. answered
   National DefenceMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Explains operational security reason for not releasing attack frequency data.we are not going to be giving regular updates on this, because there is an operational security risk to it.
9. deflected
   National DefenceMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses mission adjustments and impact but avoids addressing disclosure or hiding combat involvement.I have been very clear from the outset on the complexity of conflicts like this.
10. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to past Liberal policies and BC example instead of addressing the regressive nature of the carbon tax on the poor.if the member opposite and the party opposite is so concerned about the middle class, I wonder why they did not support our middle-class tax cut
11. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to business support for carbon pricing without addressing the Ontario green energy spending or tax impact on working people.We now have Canadian companies, like Suncor and Shell, job creators that are supporting putting a price on pollution
12. deflected
    TaxationMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer congratulates the asker and states general goals but does not address the carbon tax's specific impact on young families' household spending.I would first like to congratulate my colleague on becoming a grandfather.
13. deflected
    TaxationMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer quotes the Quebec Premier and restates goals without addressing economic prosperity impacts on future generations.We believe it's good [carbon pricing], and it's not going to affect the functioning of our trading system.
14. deflected
    TaxationMr. David Sweet (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer restates economic and environmental goals and notes provincial flexibility without addressing motives or cost increases.this is about growing the economy, and it is about protecting our environment.
15. deflected
    TaxationMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to past Liberal actions on OAS and tax cuts instead of committing on carbon tax impacts for seniors.if the member opposite was so concerned about seniors living on fixed incomes, then he should have supported reducing the age of old age security to 65.
16. partly answered
    Consular AffairsMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses regret and urges non-politicization but only partially addresses the apology request and provides no update on the children.I certainly feel sorry that what I did yesterday was interpreted as being directed at Madam Azer, because obviously, that was not the case.
17. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides funding details but ignores the question about ignoring the plan and inconsistent statements.Budget 2016 provides for $3.7 billion over five years for K-12 education, including $824.1 million to reform first nations education.
18. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids addressing the contradiction with the PM's statement and cost increases by focusing on provincial support and past tax cuts.I am surprised to see that the opposition party is concerned about the middle class, because that party certainly did not support our tax cuts for the middle class.
19. deflected
    TaxationMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The response focuses on economic growth and innovation instead of addressing job losses or the timing of calculations.the reason we are putting a price on emissions and on pollution is because we want to grow our economy.
20. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Ms. Joyce Murray (Liberal). loaded question.Responds by emphasizing following commissioners but avoids the specific accusation of misleading about the meeting.our government takes our guidance on these matters from the Ethics Commissioner and the Lobbying Commissioner.
21. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Ms. Joyce Murray (Liberal). loaded question.Deflects by reiterating commissioner guidance and denying lobbying occurred rather than addressing the ethics concern.our government takes guidance from the commissioners, the Ethics Commissioner, and not from the Conservative Party of Canada.
22. deflected
    Dairy IndustryMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the industry and supply management without addressing the enforcement question.As we on this side of the House have said and will continue to say, supply management is an important pillar of our agriculture sector.
23. answered
    Softwood LumberMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Provides details on ongoing negotiations and collaborations to address the issue.We continue to work closely with lumber producers, workers, provinces, and territories in close collaboration as we advance this file.
24. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The response claims the mission is more effective under the same mandate without addressing the accusation of hiding changes.the only thing that has changed in the mission is that we are far more effective.
25. deflected
    National DefenceMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the prior government and cites security without addressing combat or transparency claims.the previous government had briefings for the sake of political games.
26. deflected
    Consular AffairsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lectures on politicization and offers collaboration instead of apologizing or addressing the criticism.The opposition is free to instead politicize this issue in an unhelpful way, as my colleague did yesterday.
27. deflected
    Consular AffairsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refuses to update on the children and pivots to urging cooperation without providing status.I will certainly not reveal information that will hurt the case.
28. partly answered
    Status of WomenMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms intent to implement pay equity but does not explain the two-year delay.I am proud to inform the House that we have a government that will actually implement proactive pay equity legislation
29. deflected
    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes a recent meeting but gives no timeline or commitment on long-term funding.We look forward to working with the community to ensure that all Canadians can benefit from decent and affordable housing.
30. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concerns and states ongoing work but supplies no timeline for an agreement.We are working hard, in collaboration with everyone in the industry.
31. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Jim Eglinski (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer rejects the premise and cites external praise rather than addressing the minister's actions directly.I reject the assumption of the hon. member's question.
32. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer quotes the asker approvingly and reiterates effort without addressing mismanagement claims.He was indeed speaking the truth at that point.
33. deflected
    VeteransMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights past summits and general engagement without addressing the composition of attendees or specific consultation with affected veterans.Various veterans from all groups and all walks of life have contributed meaningfully and deeply to policy developments, from the range of economic security to families to mental health and physical well-being.
34. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The response acknowledges the issue and mentions ongoing work but provides no specific commitment or timeline for action on Backpage.com.We are examining the issue that the member raised very carefully.
35. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes general support for aerospace without addressing the specific refusal to support the C Series or accusations of undermining Quebec's economy.We will definitely continue our discussions with Bombardier because we want to reach an agreement.
36. partly answered
    HealthMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer provides information on the Canada health transfer increase but does not address the alleged cuts or the minister's supposed views on investing in health care.Next year, the Canada health transfer will grow by more than $1 billion, to over $37 billion.
37. misdirected
    Intergovernmental AffairsMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.The response defends the Liberal caucus's representation of Quebec but attacks the Bloc Québécois instead of addressing the listed grievances.We have nothing to learn from the Bloc Québécois on how to ensure that Quebec takes its place within Canada and prospers.