Commons advances Canada pension plan bill amid ethics and economy clashes

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1. deflected
   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts focus to prior state of deal and European inaction rather than addressing when signature will occur.I would remind the hon. member that this deal was dead when we took over office, and it is only because of the progressive elements that we have added to the agreement that we have come this far.
2. deflected
   The EconomyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to IMF praise and long-term investments instead of addressing deficit targets or spending control.The reason for that is because she understands that making fiscal investments in the long-term future of our country is absolutely the right thing to do in a time of low growth.
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   The EconomyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends budget measures and blames prior decade instead of responding to tax increases or deficit concerns.What we are talking about is how we can actually deal with the low-growth environment that has been around for the decade that the previous government was sitting in office.
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   The EconomyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates budget 2016 plan without addressing Bombardier layoffs or job creation timeline.It is important to know that our growth rate was too low during the past decade and now we have to invest in the future for Canadian families, for our children and our grandchildren.
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   EmploymentMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes infrastructure investments but avoids specific plan for job creation or Bombardier.We decided to make investments in the future, for example, in infrastructure and the economy, which will be more innovative for the future.
6. partly answered
   Aerospace IndustryMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses Bombardier engagement and clarifies job cuts are unrelated to investment talks.He made it very clear, as well, that these restructuring job losses are independent and have nothing to do with the growth discussions we are having with respect to the $1 billion request that they made.
7. answered
   Aerospace IndustryMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly details recent funding commitments and ongoing investment evaluation.We committed $54 million to Bombardier and its suppliers to further invest in research and development.
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   EthicsMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends existing rules and notes all parties fundraise instead of committing to new enforceable ethics measures.Federal politics is subject to some of the strictest political financing legislation and regulations in the country, and the party fully complies with the Elections Act in all cases.
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   EthicsMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to general fundraising rules instead of addressing the ethics instructions given to ministers.all members of Parliament and all parties fundraise. We know that, and we all abide by the same rules, rules that were put in place by the previous Harper government.
10. answered
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly counters the premise by explaining investments made to address prior stalled growth.we came into office with stalled growth from the previous government.
11. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to general climate policy and Paris agreement without addressing the carbon tax revenue or California credits claim.we are the only party that seems to understand that the environment and the economy go together.
12. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Len Webber (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists some measures like tax decreases and child benefit but does not address the unemployment rate increase or why no further help is being offered.We have made a number of decisions that are making a difference for people in Alberta, and across Canada: the tax decreases, which are helping them
13. misdirected
    Small BusinessMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Ms. Gudie Hutchings (Liberal). substantive question.Answer turns to tourism growth instead of addressing the carbon tax impact on the oil services business.I am pleased to report that Destination Canada has said that tourism was up by over 10%, for June, July, and August.
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    Small BusinessMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer rebuts the tax hike claim by listing unrelated benefits but avoids the deficit or small business tax issue.We lowered taxes on middle-class Canadians because we know that they want to see the benefits from our economy.
15. answered
    LabourMr. Bev Shipley (Conservative) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the labour code requirements and ongoing compliance work with the mill.The labour program's health and safety officers are working with the employer to ensure its compliance with the code.
16. answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states intent to introduce legislation on non-resident voting rights this year.We intend to introduce legislation this year that will meet the needs of highly mobile Canadian citizens who live in today's increasingly interconnected world.
17. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the concern by stating they are working on legislation to enable overseas voting.we are currently examining legislation to find ways to allow individuals who live abroad in this highly globalized world to be part of our elections
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    EthicsMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific ethics code issue by restating that all parties follow the same rules.all members of Parliament and all parties fundraise, and we all abide by the exact same rules, rules that were put in place by the previous Harper government
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    EthicsMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking the opposition's fundraising instead of addressing the Prime Minister's code.on July 9 of this year, just three short months ago, the Leader of the Opposition , along with former prime minister Stephen Harper, held a barbecue fundraiser in Calgary and charged a whopping $2,000 per table
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    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again pivots to the opposition's past event rather than responding to the question on Liberal fundraising.on July 9 of this year, just three short months ago, the Leader of the Opposition , along with former prime minister Stephen Harper, held a barbecue fundraiser in Calgary and charged a whopping $2,000 a table
21. deflected
    EthicsMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer continues to generalize about opposition fundraising without engaging the correction or original issue.we all understand that many members sitting on that side of the House
22. misdirected
    EthicsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks past Conservative scandals instead of addressing the current minister's event transparency.the former member for Labrador had to resign because of a fundraising scandal
23. answered
    TransportationMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms a plan is being developed and will be tabled soon, directly responding to the call for action.
24. partly answered
    TransportationMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses marine safety improvements but does not address the requested permanent ban on tankers.the minister is currently working on a coastal strategy to enhance marine safety in a meaningful way
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    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights new appointments and diversity goals instead of addressing the reason for terminating police officers from the committee.We have reconstituted the Judicial Advisory Committee with the intent of ensuring that there is diversity among the members of the committee, and ultimately to ensure that we achieve diversity on the benches across this country to reflect Canadians.
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    JusticeMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly rejects the disrespect claim and explains the new open process but does not state why police membership was specifically terminated.certainly, there is no disrespect being shown to law enforcement officers who risk their lives every day to protect our safety.
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    Veterans AffairsPeter Van Loan (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms remembrance of the events but ignores the specific question about the absence of a memorial ceremony this year.It is at events, in Ottawa, on November 11, and others across Canada and the world, where we will join together as a nation and as a people to recognize and pay tribute to all those brave Canadian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in wartime and in peace, at home and abroad, to safeguard our values and our way of life.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer speaks of general respect and remembrance but does not address the claim that no commemorative ceremony is planned this year.It is at events, in Ottawa, on November 11, and throughout the world, where we pay tribute to those who have made that ultimate sacrifice, to our Canadian Armed Forces members, and to others who serve and secure this country daily.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes provincial responsibility but does not commit to amending Fisheries Act authorizations as requested.We expect the province to assume its responsibilities to ensure that indigenous peoples are protected.
30. answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the VIA Rail proposal by outlining budget funding and ongoing assessment of options.That is why, in budget 2016, we allocated $45 million to various VIA Rail projects, including $34.4 million for the improvements of stations and maintenance centres, as well as $3.3 million, over three years, to support an in-depth assessment of VIA Rail's high-frequency rail proposal.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes partnership and ongoing reporting but avoids explaining why the government is not enforcing the Act or providing direct community access.We are engaging with first nations, as the minister has said on many occasions, on a way forward on transparency and accountability.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states that misuse allegations are taken seriously and forensic audits occur but does not address ensuring direct band-member access to financial information.we take the allegations of misuse of public funds very seriously, and when necessary, INAC conducts forensic audits to ensure that the funds are used for the intended manner.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The response emphasizes general transparency without addressing the specific audit request or timeline.In terms of the information, the minister has said it is available through her department.
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    Rail TransportationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the study delay and commitment to rail safety but does not commit to a timeline for action.the final results from the city-led study have not been released and we are still awaiting the technical details.
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    Rail TransportationMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). loaded question.The response restates rail safety investments without addressing the minister's referral to the MP.our government recognizes the importance of ensuring the safety of our rail transportation system.
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    EthicsMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's practices instead of addressing the current fundraising concerns.on May 19, 2015, former finance minister Joe Oliver held a fundraising event at the elite private Albany Club of Toronto.
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    Canadian HeritageMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Randy Boissonnault (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response affirms charter rights without engaging the secularism question or parliamentary events.our government does defend all the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
38. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the member for deciding on the project rather than addressing social acceptability or Quebec opposition.for the government to respond to that question and kill a project that has not yet been considered would be irresponsible.
39. answered
    HealthHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The response directly lists multiple funding mechanisms addressing Nunavut's health care needs.there is territorial formula financing, to the tune of $1.5 billion that goes to Nunavut each year, that helps to facilitate the expenses in health.