Commons advances bill to protect transgender Canadians from discrimination

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes unrelated government benefits instead of addressing the listed tax increases.Nine million Canadians this year have lower taxes than they had last year, and that is helping them and their families have better lives.
2. deflected
   Small BusinessRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights positive economic outcomes and trips rather than responding to the small business tax hike claim.What I can say with absolute clarity is that we are working on improving our economy.
3. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats praise for the Canada child benefit without engaging the core demand to lower taxes.We are so pleased that families are better off today than they were a year ago.
4. partly answered
   HealthDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses collaboration and home care funding but sidesteps the jurisdiction interference accusation.Canadians expect us to work together to improve the health care system, and that is exactly why the Minister of Health is meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts today.
5. deflected
   HealthDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids naming any provinces and instead contrasts with Conservatives while promoting home care spending.unlike one of the contestants for the leadership of the Conservative Party, our government actually believes in investing in health care.
6. deflected
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies cuts but pivots to criticizing the NDP's past platform instead of addressing transfer reductions.It is a bit rich coming from his party, which actually promised it would invest in health but in the last election promised to balance the budget
7. partly answered
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms no cuts and mentions home care but does not address the refusal to meet premiers directly.There will be no cuts to health care.
8. deflected
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer asserts shared jurisdiction and federal leadership without engaging the expertise or lecture critique.health is actually a shared jurisdiction between the different levels of government.
9. partly answered
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges meeting request but redefines scope to health versus health care without addressing funding.The Prime Minister will soon be meeting with the provincial and territorial premiers.
10. partly answered
    Small BusinessAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses only the CPP portion of the multi-part question on small business policies.I would like to address one particular issue in that question, and that is around the Canada pension plan.
11. deflected
    Small BusinessAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Lists government actions and investments but avoids any commitment on reinstating the tax cut.This government has lowered taxes on middle-class Canadians.
12. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Welcomes the colleague and discusses general growth goals without addressing the specific promise.Our goal is to generate a higher economic growth rate.
13. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Emphasizes broad economic strength without confirming or addressing the election promise.we know that what matters most is having a strong economy
14. partly answered
    Small BusinessPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Explains carbon pricing options including revenue neutrality in B.C. but does not address federal tax cuts.It is up to the provinces and territories to determine what makes sense for them
15. deflected
    PovertyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats provincial flexibility and benefits while ignoring the admitted lack of impact study on the poor.Provinces are able to design a system that makes sense for them, and it is revenue neutral.
16. misdirected
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Notes provincial support then pivots to attacking the NDP's trade record instead of addressing compensation.Is there any free trade deal that the NDP actually supports?
17. misdirected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the NDP instead of addressing CETA concerns or Belgian issues.If the NDP cannot support a trade agreement with Europe, is there any trade deal that the NDP can support?
18. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to unrelated tax reductions without addressing carbon tax impact on Albertans.I would encourage the hon. member to speak to some of the Albertans that she is speaking about, because she would find that they have actually had a reduction in taxes this year
19. misdirected
    TaxationMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists past spending and ends by crediting Liberal MPs rather than addressing ongoing Alberta economic issues.None of this would be possible without the outstanding work of the four MPs from Alberta.
20. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges Alberta challenges and mentions investments but does not directly confirm a jobs crisis.we recognize that there is a very real challenge in Alberta.
21. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights infrastructure projects without addressing reckless spending or specific family hardships raised.I have approved more than 70 infrastructure projects for Alberta with a combined investment of more than $3 billion
22. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses both the call for investigation and monitoring of Canadian arms use.We are calling for an investigation and we are monitoring the situation very closely to ensure that arms sold by Canadian companies are used with respect for human rights
23. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer gives a brief procedural note without addressing DND involvement or oversight concerns.there is a provision service in place with the Department of National Defence to support our Canadian companies in the defence sector.
24. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges submission and notes public support for peace operations but does not commit to reversing policy course.One thing that we did hear was that Canadians are very proud of the work of the Canadian Armed Forces.
25. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses a thorough process and previous cuts without addressing the F-35 exclusion or reversing the campaign promise.We are going through a very thorough process, a process that the previous government should have fixed a long time ago.
26. answered
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms that the Canadian Armed Forces will always remain at a combat-ready posture.Our Canadian Armed Forces will always be at a combat-ready posture.
27. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees on the need for predictable funding but does not confirm a specific long-term budget approach distinct from past Liberal governments.As we complete our defence policy review, we are looking at the various options for making sure that the Canadian Armed Forces are supported so that we have a proper increase in funding that is predictable
28. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general commitments to gender parity and family-friendly initiatives without stating support for the bill.There are many ways that the House can do that, including family-friendly initiatives, as well as improving the tone and the civility in this place.
29. answered
    Status of WomenMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explicitly states it cannot support the member's bill while explaining the preferred alternative process.While I cannot support the member's bill, I believe it is important to wait until the Special Committee on Electoral Reform proposes changes to the election system
30. deflected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the policy of deterrence and dialogue without addressing whether the minister thinks he can reason with the Putin regime.Canada made a mistake in the last 10 years to cut the dialogue.
31. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses improving the council's quality but does not share Canada's voting intentions or specific leadership actions.We want to increase the strength and the quality of the Human Rights Council, an institution that will benefit from the reforms that we will push for.
32. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general efforts to improve the council without confirming votes against specific countries.Human rights are universal rights. Every human has the same dignity and Canada will be there to improve the council's performance in all circumstances.
33. partly answered
    TransportMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The minister acknowledges the question and promises to investigate without providing any position or details.I thank the member for her question, and I will look into the matter.
34. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer assigns responsibility to the province without describing any federal actions or involvement.I understand that the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is working with the proponent indigenous peoples and stakeholders with respect to this project.
35. deflected
    HealthMr. Len Webber (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The response describes general opioid measures but ignores the question's focus on China and the ambassador.We launched a five-point action plan to address opioid misuse, and in November the Minister of Health will be hosting a summit on opioids, bringing together experts, patient groups, governments, and regulators to discuss the current crisis and identify actions moving forward.
36. deflected
    HealthMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes collaboration and funding without addressing the claimed jurisdictional overreach.Canadians expect that their governments will work together and that the increased investments for health care will actually go straight to health care.
37. deflected
    HealthMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The response highlights federal transfers and meetings but avoids the question on authority and jurisdiction.The federal government's planned increases to health care transfers are greater than the provincial governments' own projected spending growth.