Liberals impose time allocation on Canada pension plan bill

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1. deflected
   International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates general trade benefits and US jobs instead of addressing the PM's negotiating approach or Canadian job protection.We recognize the importance of NAFTA. We will focus on good quality Canadian jobs.
2. deflected
   International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to GM jobs and past trade growth without addressing the renegotiation risk or PM's comments.With respect to NAFTA, the member opposite should know that when it came into effect, our collective economies were around $8 trillion.
3. partly answered
   International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses softwood lumber engagement and future plans with the new administration.our government has engaged and worked very closely with the U.S. on the softwood lumber file.
4. deflected
   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes mutual benefits and candor but avoids why the PM offered to renegotiate or job risks.Nine million jobs in the U.S. depend upon Canada.
5. misdirected
   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks prior government's secrecy on TPP instead of committing to advance it at APEC.it was the government opposite that negotiated TPP in secret.
6. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer thanks the committee and defers to the upcoming report without confirming the promise to end first-past-the-post.I look forward to receiving that report on December 1, and coming back to the House with a thoughtful plan forward.
7. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends the survey process but does not answer yes or no on support for proportional representation.We want to find as many ways as possible to hear from as many Canadians as possible on the topic of electoral reform.
8. partly answered
   Democratic ReformMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms listening via the committee but does not commit to proportional representation or ending first-past-the-post.we listened to Canadians when we proposed the special committee to go out and hear from Canadians.
9. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer avoids addressing whether the promise was genuine by focusing on ongoing processes.the member opposite knows full well that we have been committed to this file since we began our mandate.
10. deflected
    International TradeMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses trade benefits but sidesteps the inconsistency between the PM and ambassador.We are always going to look at ways to strengthen that relationship.
11. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses forestry and NAFTA efforts but ignores the claim of negative job impacts.
12. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes investments without stating any timeline for a balanced budget.There is no doubt that these investments will improve our situation in the future by generating growth for the middle class and for people who want good jobs in the future.
13. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's record instead of addressing the carbon tax or deficit question.It is particularly ironic that the party that has focused on the wealthiest Canadians, the party that is playing games with the Canada pension plan, which would help the middle class, the party that has voted against the middle-class tax cut, the party that has voted against the Canada child benefit, helping nine out of 10 families, is talking about how we can help the middle class.
14. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights project approvals but ignores the $15 billion loss and zero jobs claim.Also, as of today, we have approved more than 983 projects, with a combined value of almost $12 billion in all provinces and territories from coast to coast to coast.
15. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer quotes mayors on support but does not address the $500-million threshold concern for smaller municipalities.This is what the mayor of Surrey has to say about our program: The City of Surrey applauds the Federal Government's commitment to providing stable grants funding and also looks forward to the additional opportunities the newly announced Infrastructure Bank will offer.
16. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes infrastructure investments without addressing or denouncing the 'stupid' remarks.we will make historic investments in infrastructure, more than $180 billion over 12 years.
17. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes infrastructure plan excitement without addressing borrowing rates, returns, or control issues.They are excited about this plan. We are excited about this plan, because we understand that infrastructure is the foundation of strong communities, to grow the economy, to create jobs for the middle class, and to create opportunities for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
18. answered
    TransportMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains no application submitted so no permit decision possible yet.What she needs to know is that the way the process works is that Woodfibre LNG needs to submit an application to the government, at which time we will look at it and decide whether a permit will be issued.
19. misdirected
    TransportMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks colleague's knowledge instead of addressing timeline for permits.My answer has not changed. I think my hon. colleague needs to do her homework before she asks a question that shows she is clearly ill-informed.
20. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to Keystone support and public opinions without addressing panel delay or BC MPs.We also gave Canadians an opportunity to express themselves on the Trans Mountain expansion, and they expressed themselves in 35,000 opinions that were sent to a website.
21. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes listening to opinions and indigenous consultation without addressing waste of time or money.Now, it is the job of the Government of Canada to take in all of that opinion from coast to coast to coast, to look at the work of the ministerial panel, to take very seriously accommodation and conversation with indigenous groups
22. partly answered
    Status of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer mentions developing a strategy including shelter needs but gives no specific commitment on access.That is why I am so proud to be working on a federal gender-based violence strategy that will take into account the many and diverse needs of the communities across our country, including for shelter spaces.
23. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.Answer expresses concern and intent to work with leaders but avoids any timeline or funding commitment.We are determined to work with our indigenous leaders in this country, to work with the people on the ground in communities to find solutions to support them.
24. partly answered
    International DevelopmentPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Ms. Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer announces funding and oversight but does not address guarantee against misdirection or alternatives.We have put in place strong oversight provisions and robust mechanisms for this funding.
25. answered
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly gives the requested assurance on sanctions and support for Ukraine.I absolutely can assure the member opposite that this government is unequivocal about our support for Ukraine and our condemnation of Russian aggression.
26. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming front-line combat and instead restates the official mission mandate.Our troops are equipped with robust rules of engagement that allow them to protect themselves, our partners, and civilians from emerging and immediate threat.
27. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the broken-promise accusation by reiterating the training mission distinction.He was abundantly clear. He said clearly we are in a training, advise, and assist mission.
28. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges family service and outlines processes but does not address specific gaps or the sacred obligation.We will work diligently to process those claims.
29. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions work with allies and Africa visits but omits any timeline for parliamentary debate or confirmation on CAR.The minister, as the member will know, has been to Africa twice.
30. misdirected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's record instead of addressing current enforcement of transparency.The member is also forgetting how her government tore up the accord when it took office.
31. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the election of chiefs and councils without addressing the described runaround for band members.I remind the member that the chief and council are duly elected, and that they are elected on a two-year basis.
32. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains a past audit stoppage but does not commit to enforcing the transparency act going forward.It was determined that the department does not have jurisdiction to investigate own-source revenue.
33. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly rebuts the premise by detailing job protections and service improvements in Alberta.I understand people in Vegreville are upset, but I am saying that the business case for a move was very strong
34. partly answered
    HealthMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms the ban commitment and timeline but does not explain the current delay.I will be announcing additional details on how we will fulfill this commitment, including timelines, by the end of the year.
35. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses processing capacity but avoids the specific questions on deadlines and full backlog scope.In fact, the measures that we have put in place have resulted in our now being able to deal with an additional 100,000 cases a month.
36. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to general provincial cooperation without addressing the request for a parliamentary debate.It is very positive that Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec are having a constructive dialogue on the energy issue.
37. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again emphasizes interprovincial dialogue and ignores the yes-or-no demand on debate.When provinces work together with the support of the national government, only good things can happen.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Gordon Brown (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer provides a clear weekly schedule covering all requested days and bills.On Monday, I will call Bill C-30 , the CETA implementation legislation, for consideration at second reading.