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1. partly answered
   International TradeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms NAFTA's value and engagement plans but avoids addressing the premise of rushing to renegotiate or sacrificing jobs.that is why we will engage with the new administration.
2. deflected
   InfrastructureRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes infrastructure spending and pivots to attacking the opposition instead of answering the yes-or-no question on taxpayer liability.What has the opposition got against infrastructure?
3. answered
   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly rebuts the claim of silence or misleading by stating ongoing support and approvals status.the government did support the Keystone XL energy project, and the government will continue to support the project.
4. partly answered
   International TradeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer stresses NAFTA's mutual benefits and engagement priorities but does not specify hoped-for gains in exchange for forestry or pork jobs.We will work with Congress and make sure that we advance Canada's national interests when it comes to trade, investment, when it comes to jobs and files around forestry and softwood and beef as well.
5. partly answered
   International DevelopmentRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the funding decision and oversight measures but does not address the UN Security Council seat motive or explicit risk assurances to Israel.after conducting meaningful oversight and negotiating an agreement that includes robust control measures, I announced today that Canada is providing $25 million in funding to UNRWA
6. partly answered
   Freedom of the PressThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms no federal surveillance activity and reassessment of safeguards but does not commit to a full public inquiry.Both the commissioner of the RCMP and the director of CSIS have assured us that the answer is no.
7. deflected
   Freedom of the PressThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses reviewing safeguards and inviting input but avoids concrete measures or responses to the specific refusals listed.we are examining all of the federal safeguards in place, including the ministerial directives, to make sure that they are appropriate in all the circumstances to respect freedom of the press.
8. partly answered
   International TradeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the expired agreement and ongoing engagement efforts but does not explain the source of openness to NAFTA renegotiation.This is why we are working with the current U.S. administration and engaging with it to find a solution on softwood.
9. partly answered
   International TradeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions jobs for forestry but provides no detail on what concessions or positions are being offered.what we are looking for is jobs, jobs, jobs, good quality Canadian jobs, jobs that will help our forestry sector, jobs that will help—
10. deflected
    International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Emphasizes process and consultations without addressing how Canadian jobs will be protected.We are negotiating with the Americans, and we are keeping several lines of communication open.
11. misdirected
    International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Lists past trade successes instead of addressing the criticism of revealing intentions prematurely.our government's record on international trade is impeccable.
12. misdirected
    International TradeMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Attacks the previous government's record rather than addressing the impact on beef and pork producers.I would like to inform my hon. colleague that it was not his government that resolved the COOL issue.
13. deflected
    International TradeMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Discusses general treaty adjustments without justifying the timing or knowledge behind the offer.It is clear that with time, treaties occasionally need to be tweaked.
14. partly answered
    InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Describes leveraging private funds but avoids specifics on protecting taxpayers from risk.We are doing something that is going to be extremely important for this country, and we are going to get the details right.
15. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Affirms support for regions and cites the $2 billion rural allocation.yes, I am going to stand up and remind my colleague that in our economic statement this fall, we set aside $2 billion for rural communities.
16. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Highlights overall spending and credit rating without addressing tolls or user fees.I also want to say again that we have committed to an unprecedented investment in infrastructure of $182 billion over the next 12 years.
17. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general infrastructure spending but ignores the specific interest rate and return comparison raised.I do not know where my colleague is getting those numbers.
18. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers a path to access but does not address releasing the audit or the delay complaint.I hope that any member of the Kainai Nation who wants that information would approach my department and we will get it for them.
19. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats accountability statement without addressing stonewalling or transparency contradiction.If any member wants information, they can approach my department and we will help them get it.
20. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists access methods but sidesteps why court action is needed and the comparison to public expenses.I cannot deal with something that is before the courts but I do understand that there was a public meeting where the member did see that information.
21. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Answer criticizes the prior act instead of committing to enforce transparency or provide easy access.It is extraordinarily important that members have access to the statements, as do we, but it is not appropriate for these to be transparent to the whole world.
22. deflected
    PensionsMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises the bill broadly without addressing the drop-out provision omission or amendments.We can be proud because this will lead to a more inclusive society, with greater growth both now and in the future.
23. deflected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights job creation efforts but ignores the specific call to accept amendments or address the bailout claim.That is why in the budget we extended the automotive innovation fund to attract investments into Canada, particularly in the auto sector, to create jobs.
24. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer commits to informing later but does not address current location, combat role, or duration of troops.When we feel confident with the information, we will dutifully inform the House and Canadians of where we are going, and why we will be doing it as well.
25. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses coordination with allies but sidesteps the accusation of abandoning them for a UN seat.I am making sure that we all work together and not just look at one region of the world.
26. answered
    International DevelopmentPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the decision after investigation and new controls while stating the mandate to help refugees.This is why, after conducting a thorough investigation of the allegations and negotiating an agreement that includes robust control measures, I announced this morning that Canada is providing $25 million in funding to UNRWA.
27. partly answered
    International DevelopmentMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses verification and oversight but does not engage the premise of funding terrorists or the UN seat motive.I wish to reassure my colleague that we have done all the necessary verification in co-operation with our allies and UNRWA, and even the Israeli government, before making this decision.
28. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer points to the oceans protection plan but does not confirm whether preventive measures are included or if taxpayers remain liable.I would highly encourage my colleague across the way to read what we said in the oceans protection plan, because there is some very clear indication there, with respect to derelict and abandoned vessels, of a large number of initiatives that we are going to make in order to make owners accountable
29. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the choice of contractor and timeline for the specific wreck while noting prior inaction.the reason we chose Groupe St-Pierre is that we want to get rid of the Kathryn Spirit as quickly as possible.
30. partly answered
    TransportMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes environmental approval and ongoing work with BC but does not address the timing of export permits.We are working, actively, with the Province of British Columbia to see that project moving forward.
31. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the previous Conservative record instead of addressing the carbon tax policy question.the Conservatives of the previous government had a Democrat in the White House for almost a decade, and they accomplished nothing to address climate change.
32. deflected
    Port of QuébecMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the file but provides no commitment or timeline for the projects.We are working on this file and when we have something to report, we will do so.
33. answered
    Status of WomenMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the funding remains in place.I am pleased to inform this House that in fact this funding is still in place and is being used by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
34. deflected
    Air TransportationMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the existing policy without addressing the request to prioritize or resolve the issue.As we have said very clearly, the Sherbrooke airport can equip itself with such a system, but it must do so at its own expense.
35. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Len Webber (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general strategy but avoids confirming the source or specific actions taken.We are working on a strategy at the moment to address all aspects of this very serious problem.
36. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains jurisdiction and monitoring status, directly addressing why action will not be taken.provincial and territorial governments are responsible for approval, licensing, and monitoring of waste-management operations in this country.