Liberals impose time limit on budget bill debate

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1. deflected
   Status of WomenRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes a new strategy instead of confirming the status of existing funding.I am very excited to be working on a federal gender-based violence strategy that is going to take into account the tremendous work that needs to be done in this country to address this issue.
2. misdirected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The response shifts to criticizing the opposition's vote rather than addressing the competitive tax policy question.When the member talks about taxes, why did she vote against a tax cut for the middle class, one that really helps generate economic activity in communities across Canada?
3. answered
   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the government's position and approvals status regarding Keystone XL.All of the necessary approvals in Canada are in place.
4. partly answered
   InfrastructureRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses infrastructure investments but avoids who decides on tolls or user fees.We also created an infrastructure bank so that investors can contribute and we can do even more to enhance our infrastructure.
5. deflected
   InfrastructureRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general investment plans without addressing safeguards for taxpayer dollars versus investor profits.We will invest $180 billion during the next 12 years in green infrastructure, social infrastructure, public transit, and transportation corridors.
6. deflected
   PensionsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights benefits to women but does not address the specific penalty claim in the legislation.Most of these families consist of women.
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   PensionsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer continues to emphasize CPP benefits without addressing the drafting oversight or closure on debate.In recent months, we lowered the age of eligibility for old age security to 65, which will lift 100,000 Canadian seniors out of poverty or prevent them from becoming poor.
8. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the panel composition by questioning the alternative instead of defining conflict of interest.Would the member have us appoint people who have no experience with the process?
9. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker for disrespect instead of addressing conflict of interest.That is not the kind of respectful discourse that will create some credibility for the regulator trying to do a good job for Canadians.
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    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses investments but provides no timeline for balancing the budget.Our objective is to invest in Canadian middle-class families and create jobs in Canada.
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    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again lists investments without naming any date for a zero deficit.We invested in infrastructure. We invested in our economy to create jobs.
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    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats overall spending figures but ignores the claim that rural regions lose funding.we were elected on the promise of creating the largest infrastructure program in Canada's history.
13. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly counters the rural-funding claim by citing $2 billion for small communities.there is also $2 billion going directly to small rural communities.
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    InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the infrastructure plan and quotes a pension CEO instead of addressing risk allocation.I am sure my colleague on the other side would be happy to hear about our clear action plan to grow the middle class and Canadian jobs.
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    InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the overall program and defers details rather than explaining governance or risk.The infrastructure bank is a fundamental tool for even more investment.
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    InfrastructureMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer points to platform pages but does not address tolls, user fees, or campaign promises.I would invite my colleague to read page 8 of the platform.
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    InfrastructureMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses transportation strategy and ports/airports priorities but ignores the platform question and privatization claim.When it comes to transportation, the government is working for Canadians.
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    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates ethics commissioner approval and fundraising rules without addressing ministerial advantage or portfolio retention.the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner has confirmed that the Minister of Finance followed all the rules when he attended both the Halifax fundraiser and the Toronto fundraiser.
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    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats rules compliance and commissioner confirmation while avoiding the call to vote for the motion or end the practice.federal fundraising rules are among the strictest in the country, and we will continue to follow the rules
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites rules followed and engagement levels but sidesteps the motion vote and transparency challenge.Canada's fundraising rules are some of the strongest and we will continue to follow the rules.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reiterates strict rules and contrasts with prior government but does not address stopping the listed behaviors or empowering the commissioner.In Canada, we have some of the strongest and strictest fundraising rules and this government will continue to follow the rules.
22. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains the investigation's focus and scope tied to Ipperwash recommendations and lack of threats.The focus of this particular investigation was in keeping with the recommendations of the Ipperwash Inquiry, which highlighted the importance of handling indigenous protests with dedicated and unique resources, strategies, and knowledge.
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states funding commitments and system overhaul but does not confirm immediate flow of the $155-million shortfall.As members know, we have committed $635 million to address the funding gap and we have committed to overhauling the child welfare system.
24. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer outlines the three-year commitment and ongoing analysis but does not address hypocrisy or detail troop activities in Africa.we announced back in late August our government's intention to support UN peace support operations with a three-year funding commitment with police officers, military, and development, a whole of government approach.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to Remembrance Day pride rather than providing details on the mission.However, about Remembrance Day, we can be proud of all the Blue Berets who stood on Remembrance Day and the work they have done.
26. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses the mandate but evades confirming combat or apologizing.Our troops are fulfilling this mission within the appropriate advise and assist mandate.
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats the advise and assist description with rules of engagement but does not confirm or deny combat engagement.as I stated before, our troops are in the advise and assist function, but they have robust rules of engagement to protect themselves.
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    PovertyMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions ongoing work on a poverty strategy and past measures but does not address supporting the specific bill.we are currently putting together the first-ever poverty reduction strategy in Canada.
29. answered
    Status of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Directly describes the process of creating and plans to release the gender-based violence strategy.We look forward to releasing a strategy in 2017.
30. answered
    National DefenceMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Explains that medical experts decide on medication after screening, addressing protection of soldiers.The type of medication members of our Canadian Forces use must be left to the medical experts.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Offers a general process instead of addressing the specific court cases or stopping the fight against transparency.If members of any community are having trouble receiving that from their chief and council, they are welcome to approach my department directly
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats general practices and accuses the member of demonizing first nations rather than addressing the specific demand for transparency.the member should stop demonizing them.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges risks exist but avoids naming them and pivots to benefits of welcoming Mexicans.We knew there were risks. We are working with the Mexican government to minimize those risks.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states awareness and intent to brief later but does not address stopping the dumping or protecting the lake.I am aware of the situation and I have asked the department for additional briefings on it.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses process and upcoming decisions but sidesteps the implied criticism of delay and US competition.We believe that we have followed a process that will carry the confidence of Canadians.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly states the government extended loan guarantees and that Newfoundland and Labrador is responsible, addressing the funding query.the government has extended loan guarantees to the Muskrat Falls project.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer notes project difficulties and clean-energy benefits but ignores the accusation of unfair competition with Hydro-Québec.The project, however, carries the potential of providing clean electricity to Newfoundland and Labrador and throughout Atlantic Canada.