Commons advances Canada pension plan bill amid Conservative criticism

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1. deflected
   The EconomyDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes infrastructure achievements and attacks the opposition instead of addressing job losses or a new plan.Conservatives like to talk. They like to talk and talk and talk. We prefer to act.
2. partly answered
   The EconomyDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights positive job aspects but does not address the request for a jobs plan or deficit concerns.On the numbers for October, there were some positive aspects in there.
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   The EconomyDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to inviting the asker to Montreal and restating investments without tackling the deficit or groundwork criticism.If he would like to see work being done, I invite him to come to Montreal.
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   The EconomyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends ongoing investments without addressing claims of spending failure or job creation shortfalls.one thing I can assure everyone is that we will continue to invest.
5. deflected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states rules exist then pivots to attacking Conservative fundraising instead of addressing Liberal practices.The Conservatives talk about doing fundraising differently. They did.
6. answered
   Public SafetyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the timeline of public disclosure and acceptance of the court ruling.That report was tabled in Parliament on January 28. That is the time when the public was alerted to the issue.
7. partly answered
   Public SafetyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses willingness to consider amendments but defends the existing bill without committing to NDP changes.we have already indicated that we are willing to consider all constructive ideas and amendments.
8. answered
   Freedom of the PressMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that the reported spying on journalists is not occurring at the federal level.Both the commissioner and the director have said that is not happening at the federal level.
9. partly answered
   Freedom of the PressMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer corrects the record on spying but does not list the specific safeguards asked about, instead noting a review of directives.In terms of the review of the safeguards that are in place, the ministerial directives are very clear and we have already indicated, long before this controversy arose, that we are reviewing all of those directives to make sure that they safeguard the rights and interests and freedoms of Canadians.
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    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The response lists past government promises fulfilled instead of addressing the jobs numbers or deficit plan.We promised to help seniors: we did help seniors. We promised to help students: we did help students. We promised to help families: we did help families.
11. partly answered
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the mortgage tightening but ignores the core accusation of inconsistent borrowing policy.That is why the Minister of Finance 's first responsibility is to ensure long-term stability in the housing market in Canada.
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    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). substantive question.The response cites unrelated job gains for youth instead of addressing full-time, manufacturing, and youth job losses cited.Among young Canadians, we have seen an increase of about 26,000 jobs.
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    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to infrastructure investments and construction jobs rather than addressing PBO data or tax plans on manufacturing and energy.We are putting tradespeople back to work with the investments we are making in infrastructure.
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    The EconomyMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The response promotes infrastructure spending instead of addressing the deficit, job losses, or implementation failures raised.That is why we have announced more than $180 billion in infrastructure spending to bring back jobs in the country, to invest in our future in public transit and green infrastructure, and to invest in our cities and social housing.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims job maintenance and creation but does not address the contradictions or community impact cited in the question.the situation in Vegreville is not one of job loss, but of job maintenance, and in fact job creation.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges labour needs but offers no concrete action or timeline beyond ongoing work with partners.Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is working with its federal partners to ensure that the policies and programs pertaining to the labour force take those needs into account.
17. partly answered
    ShippingMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reassures about fleet maintenance and investments but avoids any timeline or specific quick actions to resolve the reported critical situation.The Coast Guard meticulously maintains its fleet of icebreakers, and we are going to invest in modernizing and extending the lifespan of this fleet in order to ensure that they service the Seaway until new vessels are built.
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    EthicsMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the Commissioner's investigation and pivots to unrelated Conservative Senate appointments and fundraising differences.The Conservatives do have a very different approach when it comes to fundraising, because they chose to appoint people like Irving Gerstein to the Senate to do their fundraising.
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    EthicsMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats general rules and attacks Conservative fundraising instead of addressing the ongoing investigation into Liberal cash-for-access events.We know how the Conservatives fundraise. We will not follow their directives, that is for sure.
20. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to federal procurement ethics without addressing the Gomery-linked influence-peddling conviction or Liberal fundraising compliance.our government is committed to ensuring that all federal procurement processes are carried out in an ethical manner that protects the interests of Canadians.
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    EthicsMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again highlights strict rules and Conservative Senate appointments rather than explaining why ministers appear to have ignored the Prime Minister's own fundraising guidelines.The fact is that the Conservative Party chose to name people like Irving Gerstein to the Senate and charge them with the responsibility—
22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general environmental assessment reforms and consultation but does not address the specific request for a federal review of the bitumen extraction project.We announced transitional principles that govern how our government is going to approach environmental assessments, which includes respecting our obligations to consult and accommodate indigenous people.
23. partly answered
    Mining IndustryMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for corporate social responsibility and existing policy but does not commit to creating an independent ombudsperson.In fact, our government has a policy that companies found not respecting corporate social responsibility outside of Canada can have the withdrawal of the services of the trade commissioner.
24. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly states that troops will receive appropriate equipment, training, and rules of engagement while also addressing root causes through a whole-of-government approach.wherever we send our troops, we will send them with the appropriate equipment, appropriate training, and robust rules of engagement.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer resents the premise instead of addressing the Mali mission priorities or rules of engagement.I actually resent that question.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges delays and lists actions but does not specify when the remaining mandate items will be completed.We have hired new people. We have opened new offices.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to veterans' right to sue the previous government rather than explaining why the current case continues.It is unfortunate that this group of veterans felt that it had to take the previous government to court in order to do that.
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    Post-Secondary EducationMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises future investments without confirming any commitment or timeline for Manitoba funding.I ask the hon. member and I ask the House to stay tuned.
29. answered
    HealthMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that overall funding remains unchanged and explains the evidence-based process for new recipients.The funding that the Public Health Agency of Canada provides to community-based organizations across the country to combat HIV and hepatitis C is staying steady at $26.4 million.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the investigation and financial impact but does not confirm whether all available CFIA inspectors have been sent to Alberta.We will make sure that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency does its work as quickly as possible.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Earl Dreeshen (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the new policy framework instead of committing to flexibility in the advance payment or crop insurance programs.We are working on developing the next agricultural policy framework.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Jim Eglinski (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refers to past consultations and the Calgary statement without offering any specific disaster assistance measures.On July 22, 2016, my provincial and territorial colleagues and I issued the Calgary statement.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends general engagement policy without addressing the specific claims about the round table's balance.The Conservatives seem to want Canada to stand alone, which helps no one, not Canadians, not our allies, and not the Iranian people.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the government's human rights stance but pivots to criticizing the prior Conservative government instead of addressing Ethiopia.I do not understand why the previous Conservative government wanted to stand on the sidelines and not raise these issues.
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    Natural ResourcesMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes the loan is commercial and supports clean energy but ignores the accusations regarding Quebec interests and the National Assembly.Like the Province of Quebec, we recognize the importance of clean energy in the fight against climate change.
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    Aerospace IndustryMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the loan to Newfoundland and states support for Bombardier is forthcoming but provides no details on timing or amount.As the minister said, we are definitely going to help Bombardier. It is just a matter of time.
37. answered
    Northern AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the timeline for consultations and openness to pilot projects for improving the program.We are interested in looking at all options, whether that is a pilot project or some other program that would benefit people in the north.
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    HealthHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides specifics on allocated funding, partnership decisions, and ongoing contact with Nunavut officials.Funding decisions for the three new mobile mental wellness teams were determined in partnership and by consensus with the Government of Nunavut and the Inuit representative body in Nunavut.