Liberals defend Canada pension plan expansion as Conservatives warn of tax hikes and deficits

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1. deflected
   International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims Canada did its job and shifts blame to EU without addressing whether PM will sign before too late.
2. deflected
   International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends record and states ball is in EU's court but does not address PM signing the deal.
3. deflected
   International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer blames previous government and notes EU support but avoids committing to PM action on signing.CETA was stalled under the previous government.
4. deflected
   International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reiterates Canada did its job and pivots to personal emotion without addressing deal with China or PM intervention.
5. deflected
   International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks prior government record and insists Europe must act but does not address PM traveling to Brussels.
6. deflected
   International TradeMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer quotes Wallonia official to affirm Canada finished its part and leaves issue with Europe.
7. misdirected
   International TradeMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends deal with quotes from EU leaders then attacks NDP instead of addressing improving the agreement.Is there any agreement the NDP would support?
8. partly answered
   LabourMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges job churn concerns and points to announced panel and training investments.our government has announced the expert panel on youth employment and made massive investments on skills and training for all Canadians.
9. partly answered
   LabourMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists government actions on youth employment but ignores the forum invitation and direct request to the Finance Minister.I am very proud to indicate that not only have we formed a youth expert panel, but we have invested in skills and training to the tune of $175 million to each and every province and territory in Canada.
10. deflected
    International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The response defends the government's record and quotes a former Conservative staffer instead of addressing the Prime Minister's involvement.Canada has done its job. In contrast with the previous government, we negotiated a progressive agreement that will create jobs and growth for middle-class Canadians.
11. deflected
    International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Conservative record and shifts blame to Europe rather than addressing whether Liberals want the deal to fail.the only thing that the Conservatives delivered was 10 years of slow growth and cynicism about politics in Canada.
12. misdirected
    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.The response pivots to general investments without addressing the Finance Minister's remarks about truckers or the claimed job losses.I want to clear the record. This is a government that is investing in infrastructure, investing in training, and investing in job creation.
13. deflected
    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins by restating government actions but cuts off without engaging the small-business tax or job-growth claims.I am very pleased to remind the House that not only—
14. answered
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the rationale for larger deficits as an investment strategy to boost long-term growth.We decided that it is very important to make investments in the future in order to get growth levels higher than they have been in the past few decades.
15. answered
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the purpose of the new mortgage rules in terms of long-term housing-market stability.We took measures that we know will help ensure that over the long term, people's most important investment is stable and secure.
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The response notes provincial responsibility and offers federal expertise but does not commit to delaying the project or directly upholding the duty to the Inuit.We are encouraged that Premier Ball will be meeting with local indigenous peoples.
17. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general reconciliation efforts without addressing the specific court case or vow mentioned.We want to ensure that we do the right thing as the government to support victims of residential schools.
18. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids reassurances by shifting focus to opposition fundraising practices.I would remind my colleagues that on July 9, 2016, about three months ago, the House Leader of the Official Opposition joined the previous prime minister, Stephen Harper, at a barbecue fundraiser in Calgary that cost $2,000 per table.
19. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the ethics compliance question by reiterating that rules are the same as under the previous government.If they worked for them when they were in government, why would they not work now?
20. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes appointment processes and thanks the appointee without addressing the alleged ethics breach.I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Spatz for his service to the Halifax Port Authority.
21. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates guidelines without explaining enforcement of the Prime Minister's specific instructions.I would like to take this opportunity, once again, to thank Mr. Spatz for his service to the Halifax Port Authority.
22. partly answered
    Public Service of CanadaMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms respect and good-faith bargaining but does not address the two-year delay or Conservative agenda claim.We are negotiating in good faith at the bargaining table and we will continue to do so.
23. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the importance of pay issues but offers no explanation for the delay or commitment to action.We want them to serve Canadians with professionalism and distinction and we will take their requests fully into consideration as the government makes its decisions with respect to future salary arrangements.
24. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the timeline commitment of 120 days or less for bringing Yazidis to Canada.we are committed to bring them in within, as the motion says, 120 days or less.
25. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.Commits to action but provides no specific numbers or timeline as requested.We have committed to do this and it will be done.
26. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPeter Kent (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.States intent to act quickly but gives no concrete timeline or plan.We are looking into all of the options. We will do so as quickly as possible.
27. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Restates existing funding without addressing safe zones or genocide obligations.We have already made a significant commitment of $1.1 billion to the conflict in Syria and Iraq.
28. partly answered
    Mining IndustryMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the issue and ongoing review but offers no commitment to reform.I met with the CSR counsellor to determine how we can reinforce his role.
29. answered
    HealthMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses eligibility concerns by announcing expanded approvals under the existing process.I am pleased to announce that 25 more individuals have been added to the thalidomide survivors' program.
30. misdirected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the qualification question and pivots to attacking the prior government.the problem is that for the last 10 years we had a Conservative government that pitted one region against another
31. misdirected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Dodges the regional representation question by attacking the opposition's electoral record.How many seats did they win in the last election campaign?
32. deflected
    EthicsMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Praises the chief of staff but avoids any mention of the conflict or perjury allegations.My chief of staff is an outstanding member of her community, a successful lawyer and businesswoman, and has been named the citizen of the year in her community.
33. deflected
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the new judicial appointments process but ignores the specific question about revoking police membership on the council.The purpose of the new judicial advisory committee is to open up the process to be more public and more transparent and to ensure that we are making a concerted effort to ensure that there is diversity on the bench so Canadians can see themselves in terms of the judges they see.
34. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states general support and confidence but provides no details on any plan or actions taken for Bombardier jobs.Our government understands the importance of the aerospace industry. That is why we made a commitment to Bombardier.
35. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the missed deadline and hardship but does not explain why promises were broken or name who will fix it.Department employees are working tirelessly to meet the deadline, but we are tracking behind our project's schedule.
36. deflected
    International TradeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to prior government failure and claims the issue is now Europe's problem rather than addressing continued negotiations.Canada has done its job, and now it is up to Europe to do its part.
37. deflected
    HealthMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates general funding commitments but avoids the accusation that transfers are being withheld for political reasons.last week, I met with my counterparts and I reiterated our commitment to providing stable, predictable funding for health care.
38. deflected
    HealthMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects political games but does not address the specific claim about political calculations affecting Quebec health transfers.I will never play games when it comes to health.