Supply motion on softwood lumber takes up nearly half the sitting

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1. deflected
   FinanceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer changes the subject to a tribute instead of addressing borrowing targets.I would very much like to take this initial moment to add my respects for a former colleague and dear friend, Jim Prentice.
2. deflected
   FinanceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the prior Conservative record rather than addressing current spending and jobs.I find it humorous, Mr. Speaker, that members opposite are talking about a failed approach, because for 10 years their approach of lowering taxes on the wealthiest Canadians gave us the worst growth rate since R.B. Bennett in the depths of the Great Depression.
3. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer discusses child benefits instead of addressing the list of proposed taxes.Actually, Mr. Speaker, instead of sending child benefits to millionaire families, like the Conservatives wanted to do, we chose to give a more generous tax-free benefit every month that lands in the bank accounts of the nine out of ten Canadian families who need it.
4. misdirected
   Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's benefit policy instead of committing to a softwood lumber deal.the hon. member just showed, once again, that he does not understand that giving benefits to Canada's wealthiest families does not promote economic growth.
5. partly answered
   Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concern for forestry workers and mentions working on the issue but offers no timeline or commitment.we are working so hard to resolve the softwood lumber issue.
6. deflected
   HealthMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the prior government's approach instead of explaining the delay on home care funding.the Stephen Harper approach to health care consisted of writing a cheque and then not checking to see whether it was actually spent on health care.
7. partly answered
   HealthMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the total new funding but does not address delaying the escalator cuts or meeting premiers.we are looking forward to investing $21.5 billion in health care over the next five years, of new money.
8. answered
   HealthMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the federal role and willingness to negotiate with provinces on health care.we are very happy to sit down with the provinces and talk about how we can work together to meet Canadians' needs while respecting provincial jurisdiction, of course.
9. partly answered
   HealthMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses ministerial meetings on health but sidesteps the request to postpone cuts or meet personally with premiers.That is why the Minister of Health is meeting with her provincial counterparts today to talk about how we can work together to meet our commitments to Canadians when it comes to health care, while respecting provincial areas of jurisdiction.
10. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights past promises and APEC praise instead of addressing the projected deficit size.I would like to salute my colleague from Louis-Saint-Laurent , who will be joining the Standing Committee on Finance.
11. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats prior talking points on middle-class investments without updating on the deficit trajectory.We cut taxes, we will continue to help families, and we have a historic infrastructure investment plan.
12. misdirected
    TaxationMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks Conservative record on climate instead of addressing the carbon tax impact on Alberta.Not only did the Conservatives vote against the Paris agreement on climate change, but when it comes to middle-class Canadians they opposed our government-reducing taxes on nine million Canadians
13. partly answered
    TaxationMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains provincial flexibility on carbon pricing but does not address added costs to families or schools.Every province and territory has the flexibility to decide how they implement a price on carbon pollution, either a direct price or through a cap-and-trade system.
14. misdirected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The response cites past Conservative policy instead of addressing revenue neutrality or tax rebates.it might be worthwhile mentioning that it was the Conservatives, in their 2008 platform and Speech from the Throne, who committed to implementing a price on carbon pollution through a cap-and-trade system.
15. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on economic growth and Paris targets without addressing the tax burden on lower-income workers.Canadians are clear, and they were clear in the election. They want us to protect the environment and simultaneously grow the economy.
16. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to a transparent process but does not explain delays or the backlog at CRTC and CBC.We are fully committed to implementing a new appointment system that is rigorous, transparent, and open.
17. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges vacancies and promises future appointments but provides no timeline or concrete steps.I very much look forward to announcing, in the near future, the appointments of more judges to our superior courts.
18. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids addressing the call to action by blaming the prior government instead of discussing current negotiations.I would like to remind the member opposite in the House that the previous agreement expired under the previous government's watch.
19. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats blame on previous government and pivots to unrelated trade wins rather than addressing softwood inaction.I would like to remind the House, again, that the softwood lumber agreement expired under the previous government's watch.
20. deflected
    Softwood LumberGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer blames prior government and cites a quote instead of committing to a standstill agreement.the previous government did nothing to secure a softwood lumber agreement, and the agreement expired under its watch.
21. deflected
    Softwood LumberGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer quotes supportive remarks and avoids any timeline or plan for resolving the dispute.
22. partly answered
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the legal framework and monitoring but does not confirm any investigation into the specific shift.We are monitoring the situation closely, and I can say for the member opposite that we take foreign investments very seriously.
23. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer outlines immediate actions taken but offers only vague assurance on the promised ban.We will have things to say shortly.
24. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to Iran's human rights resolution instead of stating Canada's vote on the listed candidates.Canada would like to tell the world that we absolutely intend to lead the resolution on the situation of human rights in Iran at the UN General Assembly's 71st session.
25. deflected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps awareness of the trip and pivots to restating the government's Iran engagement policy.Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and our government, we are committed to a step-by-step re-engagement with Iran.
26. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the question on withdrawing CF-18s and instead lists unrelated mission expansions.As the Prime Minister announced back in February, Canada continues to support the coalition partners.
27. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing withdrawal of CF-18s and repeats claims about intelligence support.By actually increasing the right type of intelligence, doubling intelligence for the coalition, and tripling the intelligence, we have been able to make the Iraqi security forces more effective on the ground
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    Softwood LumberMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states there is a plan B but provides no details on protecting jobs or addressing tariffs.We have a plan B, and our government will vigorously defend the interests of Canadian workers and producers.
29. misdirected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's position on Quebec instead of addressing Canadian concerns or fixing CETA.I am surprised to hear from the NDP, a party that likes to talk about how it cares about the interests of Quebec, questions about this deal
30. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions past appointments but does not address how many more cases will be lost before filling vacancies.I was very fortunate to have appointed 15 judges back in June, and I am looking forward to making an announcement very soon with respect to additional superior court judges.
31. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids enforcing the Act and instead discusses general accountability and budget investments.We are engaging with first nations on the way forward on transparency and accountability.
32. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer rejects top-down enforcement and notes forensic audits only when necessary without committing to the Act.We are taking very seriously any allegations of misuse of public funds and, when necessary, we do conduct forensic audits to ensure that the funds were used properly.
33. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the cost issue directly but provides no assurance or commitment on the test copy.As for the cost of the test, we are currently looking into the matter.
34. partly answered
    HealthMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims funding levels are unchanged but does not address the specific cuts to advocacy groups mentioned.The funding that the Public Health Agency of Canada provides to community-based organizations across the country to combat HIV and hep C is staying steady at $26.4 million.
35. misdirected
    TaxationMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the tax policy impacts raised and instead attacks the Conservatives' voting record.They voted against reducing taxes for nine million out of 10 million Canadians.
36. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general EI improvements and consultations without addressing the specific regulatory change requested for mothers on parental leave.As the hon. member knows, we are involved in consultations with provinces, territories, and other stakeholders, in the coming weeks in order to modernize employment insurance.
37. deflected
    Status of WomenMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the veil and citizenship oath question entirely and pivots to general statements on gender equality.I am so proud to represent a government that understands that gender equality is good for all Canadians.
38. deflected
    Status of WomenMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the request on voting with faces uncovered and shifts to broad remarks on diversity and inclusion.We as politicians need to focus on bringing people together instead of promoting division.