Commons debates motion to recognize ISIS genocide against Yazidis

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1. deflected
   HealthDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the constitutional jurisdiction question by pivoting to general statements on health investment.We have a responsibility to be good stewards of the public purse, and to make sure that when we make investments in health, they go to health care.
2. partly answered
   HealthDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges jurisdiction but still focuses on transformation needs rather than fully addressing the imposition of conditions.We have a responsibility to, of course, respect jurisdictions, but to work with our colleagues, as we are doing, to make sure that we invest in health, and that it actually goes to improve health care systems.
3. deflected
   EthicsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the request for names and conflict-of-interest details by restating general fundraising rules.Federal politics is subject to some of the strictest political financing legislation and regulations in the country, and our party is taking every action to comply with them.
4. deflected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the ethics violation claim by reiterating compliance with existing rules instead of the minister's actions.This event was open, and anyone who purchased a ticket was welcome to attend.
5. deflected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the quoted ethics rule and the specific accusation by pivoting to a generic statement on fundraising.the member knows very well that a part of every party's activities is fundraising.
6. deflected
   EthicsMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer changes the subject to budget consultations rather than confirming whether ethics standards apply to the minister's fundraisers.The Minister of Finance has heard from record numbers when it comes to this budget consultation, and that is why we are delivering on the commitments we made to Canadians.
7. deflected
   EthicsMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer evades the request for attendee details and event purposes by citing unchanged prior rules.Those are the rules that were in place when the previous government was in power, and they have not changed.
8. partly answered
   HealthMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the mental health investment question but denies the political motivation premise without fully refuting it.I am very committed to the matter of mental health care.
9. deflected
   HealthMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer stresses not playing politics and a desire to discuss health but sidesteps any commitment to negotiations or addressing political calculations in funding.When I met with my counterparts, they wanted to talk about money.
10. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes that such events occur across parties and claims compliance but avoids addressing the specific accusation of preferential access or listening only to wealthy donors.events like this have taken place and take place in every single political party.
11. misdirected
    EthicsMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to listing government achievements instead of responding to the question about listening to average Canadians versus wealthy donors.In one year we reduced taxes for the middle class, we introduced the Canada child benefit, we enhanced the Canada pension plan
12. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists economic record points rather than addressing the question about secret fundraisers and privileged access.In one year, our government has achieved an extremely enviable economic record.
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer redirects to what Canadians want and economic plan praise but evades the ethics rules and cash-for-access accusations.During our pre-budget tours, Canadians told us that they want us to work for the middle class.
14. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses pre-budget consultations broadly but does not name attendees or promises from the specific fundraiser event.Last year we did pre-budget consultations with Canadians.
15. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer invites the asker to a free consultation and contrasts with the previous government instead of disclosing details about the cash-for-access events.I actually invite him to Quebec City tomorrow.
16. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the commitment by confirming the committee process and upcoming report on electoral reform.This Prime Minister has, and is, honouring his commitment.
17. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes committee independence and process without addressing the broken promise or keeping the commitment.We have been clear that we will not move forward on any reforms without the broad support of Canadians.
18. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPeter Kent (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on failed motion negotiations rather than explaining why private sponsorship offers are being ignored.In the end, no agreement was reached, but that does not diminish our concern and our determination to act on this issue.
19. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPeter Kent (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes recent departmental visits and consultations but does not address fulfilling genocide convention obligations or circumventing UNHCR protocols.Therefore, we are doing everything we can, but the member would understand that with a war going on in Mosul, it is not the easiest region—
20. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again highlights failed negotiations instead of explaining the difference in timelines between Syrian and Yazidi refugees.My position is that we will do everything we can to work in this area, but to guarantee a certain number by a certain date is not possible when we consider the war—
21. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to boasting about Syrian refugee numbers and past Conservative records rather than addressing the specific Yazidi commitment.nothing makes me prouder than the fact that we brought, in 2016, three or four times more refugees than the Conservatives did.
22. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes increased grants and a whole-of-government approach but does not confirm the promised $50 million or specific funding for NORTEP-NORPAC.We have increased the Canada student grants by 50% this year and are working with students, parents, educators, and indigenous groups to improve access to these funds for first nations students.
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states nearly $1 billion has been invested but does not address the $2 billion immediate need or broken $800 million promise.We have invested almost $1 billion in school infrastructure.
24. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes upcoming meetings and past consultations without addressing the absence of entrepreneurs on the council or the snub to Canadian tech firms.We are going to go from town to town in every region of this country because we want to hear from Canadians.
25. deflected
    HousingMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes national measures without addressing the concern over localized problems and impacts on other regions.The most recent measures announced by the Minister of Finance will make the rules governing mortgage insurance consistent and make the tax system fairer by closing loopholes.
26. deflected
    HousingMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the personal attack and carbon tax criticism, restating general housing stability points instead.We understand for Canadian families that buying a house is the most important investment they will have in their lifetime.
27. misdirected
    HousingMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to defending infrastructure spending and ignores the mortgage and borrowing hypocrisy claim.I am sure the member understands that when interest rates are low, that is the time to invest.
28. partly answered
    Status of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the bill's defeat and offers future collaboration but does not explain why Liberals voted against it.While we agree with the spirit of the member's bill, the bill was flawed.
29. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes dialogue and respect without committing to specific negotiations or addressing the court rights claim.We respect the rights that the courts have found for these important first nations.
30. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends the process as open but does not address the limited questioning time or broken promise directly.We are following through with our commitment to ensure an open and transparent process, engaging with parliamentarians.
31. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer praises the new process and nominee without engaging the criticism of the format as non-parliamentary.I am proud of the Prime Minister instituting a new process for the appointment of a Supreme Court of Canada justice, where no process existed before.
32. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists town halls held but avoids addressing the staff comment or rule exemption allegation.The reports from the results of those town halls, where nearly 500 persons engaged, were submitted to the committee on October 14, just like everyone—
33. deflected
    EthicsMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer asserts general compliance without addressing the specific allegations of conflict or perjury raised.The minister's chief of staff followed all of the relevant codes of ethics to the letter.
34. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general rail safety investments but avoids the specific Belledune project and risk assessment request.as mandated by the Prime Minister , our government is reinforcing the safety of the rail transportation system.
35. deflected
    HealthMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes collaboration without addressing the accusation of interference in provincial jurisdiction.It is absolutely essential in the matter of health that we collaborate with all partners that are involved, including people in government.
36. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights approved projects but sidesteps the claim of reduced federal infrastructure funding share for Quebec.In the case of Quebec, I have approved 17 projects with a total value of $1.4 billion.
37. misdirected
    Government PrioritiesMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists unrelated accomplishments instead of addressing the broken promises listed in the question.We have cut taxes for the middle class, introduced the Canada child benefit, and enhanced the Canada pension plan.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly provides the schedule for the rest of the week and into next week as requested.This afternoon we will continue debate on the Conservative motion.