Budget bill debate leads Commons day as opposition attacks deficits and jobs

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1. deflected
   EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer ignores job loss statistics and deficit critique to pivot to workforce training.We are working hard to build a strong and engaged workforce.
2. misdirected
   EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer shifts to unrelated tax cuts and praise instead of addressing manufacturing job losses.Our plan is understood around the world and it is applauded.
3. deflected
   PovertyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes child benefit while ignoring carbon tax poverty study request.I urge him to look closely at the impact that the Canada child benefit is having on poverty in Canada.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks prior Conservative record instead of responding to current economic downgrade and surplus claims.the last thing we would ever do is take our lead from the Conservatives when it comes to the economy.
5. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer highlights middle-class tax cuts but avoids job creation impact of carbon tax and CPP changes.the first thing this government did was reduce taxes for nine million Canadians.
6. deflected
   EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer claims rules are followed without addressing cash-for-access ethics or money return.when the rules are followed, no conflicts of interest can exist and we continue to follow all the rules.
7. deflected
   EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats strict rules compliance without addressing preferential access or event pricing.All members of Parliament and all parties fundraise, and we all abide by the exact same rules.
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses tribunal compliance steps but omits comment on appointee's statement.we as the government have been working very hard and taking very concrete steps to address the ruling of the tribunal
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses reforms and investments without addressing the specific question about Cindy Blackstock's views.We have accepted the rulings of the tribunal council. We have moved immediately to invest more than $600 million into child welfare on reserve this year, and we are going to continue to meet that need and meet those demands.
10. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general climate policy and quotes without addressing job creation or manufacturing losses.We are about growing the economy and tackling climate change. We are going to continue moving forward to create good jobs.
11. partly answered
    International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms the negotiating strategy and progress but does not directly address the impact of Wallonia's demands.our negotiating strategy has been very effective from the get-go. We have been a firm but excellent partner for the Europeans, and our European partners have acknowledged that.
12. misdirected
    The EconomyMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's interest in poverty and pivots to unrelated poverty stats instead of addressing the benefit shrinkage claim.again, I am delighted by the interest of the other side in poverty.
13. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the PBO job data and debt concerns, instead listing unrelated regional benefits and attacking fundraisers.I would like to thank my colleague for yet another opportunity to highlight the fact that, in the Quebec City region, for example, the Canada child benefit will give the families of 200,000 children $200 per month tax free.
14. answered
    EmploymentMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the closure by explaining the business case, job relocation offers, and efficiency gains.there is a very strong business case to shift this operation from Vegreville to Edmonton. Everybody working in Vegreville will have an opportunity to work at the new location, and there will be a net addition of jobs in Alberta because of this move.
15. answered
    EmploymentMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the closure by reiterating the business case, job offers in Edmonton, and efficiency improvements.it is incumbent upon us to accept this strong business case that will not only result in a net addition of jobs but will also result in a much greater efficiency.
16. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises government work on relationships and child welfare without addressing the specific accusation about questioning numbers or nation-to-nation respect.We are also proud of the work we have been able to do in tackling the real reforms that are necessary to the child welfare system on reserve, which will help lift many indigenous children in this country out of poverty.
17. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses compliance by stating acceptance of the ruling and intent to implement based on assessed need.The tribunal ruling is one that we have accepted, as a government.
18. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific conflict allegation by restating general fundraising rules without addressing the lawsuit or event.When the rules are followed, no conflicts of interest can exist, and we continue to follow the rules.
19. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the judgment or conflict question by invoking prior Conservative rules and general compliance without specifics.these are the same rules that the Stephen Harper Conservative government followed.
20. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats broad fundraising rules and avoids addressing preferential access or the commissioners' statements.When the rules are followed, no conflicts of interest can in fact exist.
21. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific cash-for-access claim and Chrétien comparison by reiterating compliance with existing rules.When the rules are followed, no conflicts of interest can exist, and we will continue to follow the rules.
22. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses infrastructure investment goals but does not address the privatization or election campaign omission raised.We made a historic commitment to invest $120 billion over the next 10 years, and we are living up to that commitment.
23. answered
    HealthMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly responds to the ban timeline by confirming the intent to ban and outlining steps taken.On asbestos, the science is clear, and that is why this government will be banning asbestos.
24. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges job losses for women but shifts to general STEM unemployment without addressing oil and gas sector abandonment.I can assure the member across the way that we are very concerned about the downsizing and the loss of jobs, particularly for women and indigenous people
25. deflected
    TransportMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids any timeline or commitment to release the report or meet representatives.The transport ministry continues to look at this issue, and we will come up with a solution as time allows.
26. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general commitments without addressing reversal of the decision on campgrounds.We will continue to support small and medium-sized enterprises across Canada because we recognize the critical role they play in our economy.
27. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question on misapplication of passive income rules and instead emphasizes case-by-case analysis.the Canada Revenue Agency analyzes every situation on a case-by-case basis by verifying eligibility and the small business deduction and it will continue to do so.
28. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges long processing times and notes admission numbers but does not commit to an immediate pathway to permanent residence.I understand that processing times are too long.
29. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to the family reunification promise rather than addressing the specific discrepancy in processing times for caregivers.The central promise we made in the election campaign was to radically reduce the processing time for immediate family reunification.
30. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides some context on the fact-finding but does not give details on the mission or duration.No decisions have been made about specific deployments to countries.
31. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids transparency commitments by citing risks to soldiers instead of addressing the request for information.We will not share information that would put soldiers in harm's way.
32. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns to quoting a U.S. general rather than addressing the Canadian mission change or lifting restrictions on generals.Speaking of generals, for the sake of the hon. member I will quote U.S. Lieutenant-General Townsend, commander of the Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, who recently told the media, "the enemy's listening to this broadcast.... So, I'm not going to talk about timelines.... And I'm not going to go into great detail about what [our soldiers] do".
33. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer changes the subject to 2011 Conservative EI changes instead of addressing the minister's knowledge of Quebec priorities.I am very surprised by the comments of my colleague opposite when we know that, in 2011, the Conservative Party made changes to employment insurance and was prepared to shut down the Atlantic and Gaspé regions and merge them with other areas.
34. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the closure reason and states there are no plans to reopen this year.The department closed the entire fishery in Atlantic Canada on October 14 in order to assess the total commercial catch in Canadian waters in 2016.
35. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses CRA investment on tax fairness but avoids the motion or Quebec support.with the historic $444-million investment, we have put all of the necessary measures in place to deal with people who do not pay their fair share of taxes
36. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the CRA investment talking point without addressing banks or tax havens specifically.We have invested a historic amount of $444 million precisely to continue putting all the necessary measures in place to ensure that people pay their fair share of taxes
37. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the project benefits but ignores the Canadian values premise and Quebec consent issue.this project will provide a source of clean, reliable energy to meet the needs of the Atlantic provinces.
38. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the question as bizarre and shifts to unrelated Quebec investments instead of addressing the values or project issues.I can answer that bizarre and outrageous question.