House advances budget bill while debating pension changes

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   The EnvironmentRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes low-carbon actions and US partnership without addressing competitive disadvantage or job losses from the carbon tax.we look forward to working with the new administration on global energy challenges and the environment.
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   The EnvironmentRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights Paris accord and carbon pricing benefits but avoids any commitment on backing down or US job competition.putting a price on pollution is good for the Canadian economy, that it will create jobs here in Canada
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   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the company decides on reapplication and Canadian approval status but does not confirm government speed or support.it is the company that will decide whether to reapply for a U.S. presidential permit.
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   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general North American energy partnership and US process without committing to public support or job creation for Keystone XL.The United States has its own process by which it determines whether energy projects serve their national interests.
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   International TradeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes future cooperation on trade but ignores the claim that the Prime Minister prematurely weakened Canada's NAFTA position.Our trading relationship with the United States is very important and we will have the interests of Canadians in mind all the way through.
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   PensionsMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the CPP enhancement but does not address the specific gender equality omission for child-rearing years.I look forward, as we all do, to listening to the views of all members of the House.
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   PensionsMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again celebrates the CPP reform process without committing to amendments for women's benefits or gender inequality.I am pleased to see that the opposition and members across the aisle have views they want to express to further improve the Canada pension plan reform.
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   International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing TPP consultations but does not address softwood lumber, NAFTA renegotiation, or investor-state provisions.When it comes to the TPP, the promise was to consult Canadians and that is what we are doing.
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   Softwood LumberMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses ongoing negotiations but does not address the specific request for concrete action before surtaxes.We will also make a significant contribution to those negotiations with producers, workers, the provinces, and the territories.
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    Softwood LumberMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines efforts and consultations but avoids specifying when a deal will be reached.We are working very hard on several levels to finalize a softwood lumber agreement.
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    Dairy IndustryMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides details on announced funding but does not address the lack of mention in the throne speech or budget.Last Thursday, we announced about $350 million: $250 million to innovate the dairy industry itself and $100 million to make sure the dairy processors are on the cutting edge.
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    The EnvironmentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to general statements on US relations and Paris agreement without addressing the carbon tax job impact claim.On climate, Canada has ratified the Paris agreement and is committed to its implementation.
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    The EnvironmentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes carbon pricing benefits but ignores the specific question on sending jobs south.Canadians know that putting a price on carbon pollution would improve our response to economic challenges, would create good middle-class jobs here in Canada going forward
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes provincial flexibility and research support but does not address the competitive disadvantage from a carbon tax.Under the carbon pricing commitment made by our government, provinces can decide how to establish a carbon pricing system.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes research and efficiency but avoids responding to the claim that the tax kills competitiveness.We are interested in agriculture research, clean technology, and helping farmers better address climate change, improve their efficiencies, and become more competitive.
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    Dairy IndustryMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the package as based on consultations but does not address the five-year limit or producer costs.That is why this package is in place.
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    InfrastructureMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the infrastructure plan without addressing privatization or foreign investor concerns.The infrastructure bank is one of the tools that our partners will use to build more infrastructure.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the company's role and past approval but does not address fighting for the project.Specific to this project, the company will decide whether or not to reapply for a U.S. presidential permit
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the personal attack and delegation size by restating general policy on resource evaluation.our government believes in developing resources sustainably through a process that carries the confidence of Canadians.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on NEB modernization and consultations instead of committing on carbon tax or Keystone approval.During the 2015 election, we committed to modernizing the National Energy Board, and we have just appointed a panel that will do just that.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to defending carbon pricing with business quotes rather than addressing pipelines or the carbon tax opposition.many of the largest employers in Canada have pointed out that putting a price on carbon pollution is not political; it is just good business.
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    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the Saudi contract and notes permit revocation power but does not address creating a parliamentary committee.the foreign affairs minister has the authority to revoke export permits if the equipment is used inappropriately
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    The EnvironmentMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms support for Paris and ongoing plan development but does not address stronger targets or Trump's threat.Canada is a strong supporter of that agreement.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises past and future peacekeeping without addressing the Remembrance Day timing or specific risks in Africa.I am very proud of the work our Canadian Forces members have done throughout history, whether in UN peacekeeping missions or in combat missions abroad
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates prior announcement details without addressing transparency timeline or deployment specifics.We will make sure that they have a robust mandate, robust rules of engagement, and the appropriate equipment to carry out their mission.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids identifying who decides on deployment and instead repeats the August announcement.We announced in August our intention, with a three-year commitment and up to $450 million, of sending up to 600 troops.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises future sharing of information but does not list other options or provide current details.Once we get them and put all the facts together, we will make an appropriate announcement.
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    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and mentions new advisory input but does not commit to publishing services or screening members.We are opening that door, because there needs to be a dialogue, and we are committed to providing the kind of support that is needed.
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    National DefenceMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms a website exists and notes ongoing work to improve outreach and accessibility.Right now we have a website that is up and operating, so a list of services is there.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to general partnership language and defers action to an internal review without enforcing the Act.With regard to this situation, I have asked my department to look into it and report back to me.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer offers private conversation instead of addressing enforcement of the Act or public disclosure.I will be happy to have that conversation with the member privately, because I think it is hugely important that we understand that what is put in place is very important in terms of transparency and accountability
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses job offers and efficiency goals but does not reverse the closure or resolve the lack of cost analysis.All the employees in Vegreville, permanent and temporary, will be offered jobs in Edmonton.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes economic benefits while ignoring the specific warnings about false asylum claims.It is well known that with the visa lifted there will be enhanced tourism traffic coming from Mexico, which will create many jobs and much income in the Canadian economy.
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    Status of WomenMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to pay equity but does not address the specific timeline demand of December 2016.we are very proud to be bringing forward pay equity after 12 years of inaction.
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    HealthMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes evidence-based policy without addressing the consultation or community veto request.The evidence is absolutely clear: harm reduction is an important part of a comprehensive approach to drug control.
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    Dairy IndustryMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights overall CETA benefits without addressing full compensation for Quebec cheese producers.CETA is a very important trade deal. It will give the agricultural sector up to $1.5 billion in export potential
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    Dairy IndustryMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites funding for innovation but does not address the claim of sacrificing Quebec dairy interests.I made an announcement on behalf of the government last Thursday of $350 million to make sure that the dairy farmers and processors are in an innovative situation
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    Air TransportationMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the ministerial order and consultation process regarding the aerodrome.Last March, wanting to ensure that the implementation of a new aerodrome at Mascouche was secure and in the public interest, the minister issued a ministerial order to prevent the implementation of such an aerodrome until a public consultation was conducted by the aerodrome proponent.