Commons opens debate on corporate board diversity reforms

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the forces and restates the mission without addressing transparency concerns.We are engaged, as we predicted we would be engaged, in a mission that is dangerous, but very important to make sure that Canada does its part in the fight against Daesh.
2. deflected
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answers by explaining the policy change but avoids committing to briefings.We will not put our men and women of the Canadian Forces in harm's way for communications purposes.
3. partly answered
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the issue and states they are investigating without specifics on response.With regard to the troubling report about the Canadian Armed Forces, we are looking into it.
4. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response defends the system without addressing the specific fundraising events mentioned.The fact is there are still jurisdictions in Canada that have no limits on personal donations, that allow corporate developers and allow unions to donate.
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   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts to praising openness instead of addressing rule violations.We follow all the rules and laws around fundraising.
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   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Reiterates existing rules without addressing legislating them.Canadians can be reassured that at the federal level we have some of the strictest limits on donations of anywhere in the country.
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   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Emphasizes current rules and accessibility without agreeing to empower the commissioner.It is impossible for anyone to give more than $1,500 a year to a political party.
8. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights investments but avoids directly answering the motion support question.That is why we have made a historic five-year investment of $8.4 billion.
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   Indigenous AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights investments without addressing the motion or court actions.It is why we are investing a historic $8.4 billion over the next five years to begin to fix these terrible wrongs.
10. deflected
    International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts blame to Conservatives instead of addressing the preference for fundraising.When we took office, that very important agreement had stalled because the Conservatives could not reach a deal with the European Union.
11. deflected
    International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the prior government rather than addressing the softwood lumber or CETA status.CETA had stalled under the previous government.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer opens with holiday wishes then asserts rule compliance without addressing secrecy.I would like to take a quick moment, because there are many communities that will be celebrating this weekend, to wish all members in the House and all Canadians a happy Diwali and happy Bandi Chhor Divas.
13. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The response restates platform commitments instead of addressing the fundraising or carbon tax impact.We ran on a platform, and we are committed to advancing that platform.
14. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the member of confusion rather than addressing the events or consultations.the member is intentionally confusing an open and transparent budget consultation process with lawful and ethical fundraising.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The response asserts rule compliance without addressing the specific donations or access claims.When the rules are followed, no conflict of interest can exist.
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    International TradeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses surprise at NDP stance and quotes Europeans instead of committing to CETA fixes or addressing TPP jobs.frankly, I am surprised that the NDP cannot get behind an agreement that has the full support of socialists across Europe.
17. deflected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer evades consultations and TPP by praising CETA and attacking NDP instead.Are there any trade deals the NDP will ever support?
18. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates coalition mandate without addressing training shift, hospital, or secrecy claims.At this time, the coalition is pursuing its mandate to advise, to assist, and to train and it has not gone beyond that mandate.
19. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer denies change then attacks opposition's transparency record instead of clarifying mission details.To think of the hon. member's party as an open and transparent party is, in some respects, a contradiction in terms.
20. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats unchanged mandate without addressing Syria expansion or Prime Minister contradiction.We remain committed to an advise, assist, and train mission.
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer limits response to current Iraq focus and refuses to address Syria vote or extension.We are not taking military operations in any place else, and we are not about to engage in speculation as to where anything might go in this conflict.
22. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses infrastructure investment but not privatization or foreign sale concerns.we are engaging with the municipalities. We are engaging with the provinces and territories and we will also engage with the private sector
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    InfrastructureMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights meetings with municipalities without addressing privatization or fundraiser influence.last week the Minister of Finance , the Minister of Environment , and I all met with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
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    YouthPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes youth programs without addressing taxes or job impacts from small businesses.I am proud to indicate that we are all in on helping young Canadians find a meaningful career
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    Persons with DisabilitiesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general labour supports but ignores the specific clawback and tax issue raised.We are continuing to support small business with reductions in EI payments, work share opportunities by doubling the length of opportunity, and providing more opportunities for small business to create new jobs for Canadians.
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    FinanceMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The minister discusses studying recommendations but does not address the funding source or tax question.We are studying them, and we are considering how we can use its insights, as well as our policies, to make sure we can grow our economy for the long term.
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    FinanceMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates receipt of the report without addressing where the money for the bank would come from.This report contained important recommendations on how we can amplify the economic impact of our policies.
28. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges delays and priority status but gives no count of unpaid students or payment timeline.Resolving these cases is our priority.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses understanding but avoids stating any new deadline.However, resolving these cases remains our top priority.
30. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recognizes the wrong and notes engagement but does not explain the lack of reply to the specific letter.In fact, the government is fully engaged on a wide departmental basis to address the very issue he raises.
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    National DefenceMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the historical wrong and need for a whole-of-government response but does not address the lack of reply.In order to be able to have a proper response to the person, we need to address this with a whole-of-government approach.
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    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on general veteran support services while ignoring the Apotex fundraiser and trust question.I encourage all the members who have issues regarding military service to come forward to our department.
33. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses jobs via project approvals but ignores the specific mocking query on the minister's comment and carbon tax.we have approved 72 projects, working in consultation with the municipalities and the province, with a total combined value of $3 billion to create jobs and prosperity for Albertans.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses consultations and leadership but avoids the request to have the finance minister ensure fair payments from tech firms.We will consult all stakeholders in order to come up with a new method and a new program to meet the great challenge facing Canadian content in the digital age.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the problem as a priority but provides no details on fixing it or addressing the unreported departments.Employees of the department are working non-stop; resolving this matter is our top priority.
36. answered
    International TradeMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the modification of the investor-state provisions to address European concerns.That is why we sat down with the Europeans and created a new ISDS approach that actually makes it the gold standard, makes it an extraordinarily progressive deal that Europe has happily signed on to.