Budget bill debate dominates Commons as Liberals defend infrastructure plan

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1. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer praises openness without addressing specific ethics rule violations on fundraisers.We, of course, follow all the rules and make sure that we engage with Canadians.
2. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to consultations and tax policy instead of addressing exclusive fundraisers.The finance minister has embarked on unprecedented levels of public consultations to make sure that we are responding to the very real challenges that Canadians are facing.
3. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats claims of transparency without addressing the call to enforce rules on cash-for-access events.the fact is there is no preferential access to this government.
4. deflected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses tax changes but ignores questions on carbon tax costs and spending.We have been working hard to support the middle class, to invest in their future
5. misdirected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to crediting a trade deal instead of addressing job creation or economic plan.For seven years, there was an awful lot of work done on a free trade deal with Europe
6. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer references investments but provides no specific deadline for ending discrimination.That is why we invested $8.4 billion over five years in our first budget
7. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses long-term action without giving a deadline or addressing court orders.We must come up with solutions now and build a system that will address these issues in the long term.
8. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes partnership over committing to the specific $155 million shortfall.That is why we are so committed to working with indigenous peoples and with provinces and territories
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general commitments without addressing the specific yes/no request on court cases or medical costs.This is something we are committed to fixing; it is something we are working very hard on, in partnership with indigenous Canadians; and we will continue to do so.
10. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific deficit and tax questions by shifting to general investment goals.we know that what is most important to Canadian families and the middle class is to invest for the future.
11. partly answered
    Small BusinessMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the economic update but does not confirm or explain the 9% tax rate promise.tomorrow I will be telling the House about our economic plan for the future and reviewing the current economic situation.
12. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the job participation and tax criticism by pivoting to education and training investments.We know that helping students to do well and get money so they can get through secondary and university education is critically important.
13. deflected
    HousingMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses housing stability without addressing the contradiction on deficits versus mortgage rules.We have taken important measures to keep the housing market stable for the long term.
14. misdirected
    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's record instead of responding to the PBO job assessment or tax increases.we were left with the lowest growth era after the last decade.
15. misdirected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing the previous government and promoting a new strategy rather than addressing Atlantic representation.we have had 10 years of the previous government that pitted one region against the other, and pitted Canadians against each other.
16. answered
    Freedom of the PressMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms the principle and references the directive governing RCMP investigations involving media.At the federal level, the RCMP is governed by an explicit ministerial directive on sensitive sector investigations, which outlines the special care that is demanded for investigations that impact on fundamental institutions of Canadian society, including the media, academia, religion, and unions.
17. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats general rules without addressing the specific fundraiser or commissioner's role.There can be no conflict of interest when the rules are followed, and that is what we will continue to do.
18. deflected
    EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific minister and event by restating federal rules as strictest.The federal rules are some of the strictest in the country, for all members, and are open and transparent.
19. deflected
    EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The response ignores the merger and lobbying details, pivoting only to rules compliance.When the rules are followed, no conflicts of interest can exist, and we will continue to follow the rules.
20. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question of privileged access by repeating the same provincial comparison.There can be no conflict of interest when the rules are followed, and that is what we will continue to do.
21. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The reply evades the Copps quote and cash-for-access claim by restating federal rules strength.The federal rules are some of the strictest in the country, and all members are abiding by the same rules.
22. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses unresolved cases and new measures but provides no exact timeline for full resolution.We have resolved 75% of the outstanding cases.
23. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.The response covers added staff and progress on complex cases without specifying a completion date.We have resolved three-quarters of those that were outstanding.
24. partly answered
    AgricultureMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains movement restrictions and impact minimization but does not address inspector numbers or quarantine timeline.As a control measure we have restricted the movement of all animals that could be affected.
25. deflected
    AgricultureMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general disease control measures without addressing specific help for ranchers' losses.We are taking appropriate action to protect the health of Canadians and Canadian livestock, while retaining access to our international markets.
26. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The response directly justifies the move with a business case and job assurances.the department made a very strong business case for moving the operation to Edmonton.
27. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.Responds to business case but ignores the political motivation claim.from the point of view of the business case, there was a strong case for moving to Edmonton.
28. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses the mandate question by referencing a report but avoids the privatization accusation.One of the sixty recommendations set out in the report on the Canada Transportation Act raised this issue.
29. deflected
    Air TransportationMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the privatization and mandate issues to restate infrastructure spending commitments.we committed to investing more than $120 billion into infrastructure, supporting municipalities and provinces.
30. deflected
    Small BusinessAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Pivots to innovation agenda instead of addressing tax and regulation barriers.Innovation is so critical for small business, which is why we are focusing on small businesses to make sure we invest in people and give them the skills and training they need to compete in a digital world.
31. misdirected
    TaxationPeter Van Loan (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answers a different question about tax cuts rather than new taxes on families.We lowered taxes for nine million Canadians.
32. deflected
    TaxationMr. Ted Falk (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the tax credit cost question by discussing content industry consultations.We are in the midst of public consultations right now to make sure we hear all the voices of Canadians when it comes to how to support Canadian content and how we make sure we can export it.
33. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). loaded question.The minister details actions taken on pay issues but ignores the specific request to suspend her own pay.It is totally unacceptable for people to go without pay for work performed.
34. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The response echoes condolences and agrees on long-term needs but does not detail immediate actions for northern communities.we must think of the long-term solutions.
35. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reports progress on backlog cases but provides no firm timeline for full resolution.Seventy-five percent of the backlog cases have been addressed.
36. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The response affirms commitment to dairy transition support but does not confirm compensation in the economic update.we are committed to helping the dairy industry get through the transition and adapt to new conditions.
37. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes investments against offshore tax avoidance but does not address specific action on banks in Barbados.The Government of Canada invested an unprecedented $444 million to counter what is happening offshore.
38. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). loaded question.The response highlights new student investments instead of addressing the removal of tax credits.We believe in investing in students in this country.