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1. deflected
   Foreign AffairsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains world leaders' statements but avoids acknowledging any lapse in judgment.I believe that the vast majority of foreign heads of state did not call Fidel Castro a dictator at that particular moment, even though that is what he was.
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   Foreign AffairsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to future democracy goals without addressing website edits.the Prime Minister wants to see democracy in Cuba.
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   Foreign AffairsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the democracy focus and avoids amending the statement.it is very important for Canada to use our relationship with Cuba over the last 50 years to help the people of Cuba now to have a better future for their children, with more freedom, and to set the bar toward democracy.
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   Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes unity and avoids any action on victims or reflection on the PM's remarks.what he will not do is create a situation where we internalize even more of the past.
5. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses other leaders' statements but does not commit to democracy or human rights in the PM's remarks.when Fidel Castro passed away, the leaders of the world, with very few exceptions, did not call him a dictator.
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   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates commitment and process without confirming if the promise is being kept.we have been committed to this file since we began our mandate.
7. answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the concrete action through Operation Honour.Through Operation Honour, the Canadian Armed Forces remains fully committed to eliminating harmful, inappropriate sexual behaviour within its ranks.
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   Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists unrelated bills instead of committing to the committee's recommendations.We introduced Bill C-33 in this House.
9. answered
   Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The minister directly affirms respect for the committee and commitment to its December 1 report.I have a great deal of respect for the work of this committee and for the committee's independence, and that I am looking forward with a lot of eagerness, probably more than any other member in this House, to receiving that report on December 1.
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    EthicsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes existing rules and that all parties fundraise without addressing ending cash-for-access events.In regard to ticketed fundraising events he confirmed that every party and every campaign does them.
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    EthicsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the Prime Minister's lack of involvement with the foundation and strict rules without addressing the specific allegations.it is important that all members and Canadians note that the Prime Minister has no involvement with the Trudeau Foundation.
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    EthicsMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to the prior government and the foundation's independence rather than addressing the Prime Minister's actions.as the member stated, the foundation confirmed that discussions on the donation began in 2014, when Stephen Harper was actually the prime minister.
13. misdirected
    EthicsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for politicizing the issue and references the previous government instead of addressing a new inquiry.we find it odd that opposition members are trying to politicize this matter especially when it is a well-known fact that the approval process began in 2012 under the previous government
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    EthicsMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights strict rules and consultations without addressing the specific claims about the foundation or Chinese officials.The member knows very well that when it comes to fundraising, we have some of the strictest rules in the world.
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    EthicsMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins by contrasting the current government with the opposition but cuts off without addressing the exchange of favors.It almost feels as if the member opposite is—
16. answered
    National DefenceMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The minister acknowledges the survey findings and states they will guide efforts to improve the environment.The findings will assist the Canadian Armed Forces to focus our efforts in the areas of greatest concern.
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    National DefenceMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references the existing Operation Honour plan and commitment to address the issue using the survey data.General Vance, the chief of the defence staff, has launched a plan. It is called "Operation Honour", and this survey was part of that plan to get the full extent of the situation.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The response focuses on respecting timetables but does not commit to ensuring pipelines get built.From January 27, we have been respectful of all of those deadlines and all of those timetables, as we will continue to be.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts blame to the previous government instead of addressing the current actions regarding the first nations.Unfortunately, the former government was insufficient in its consultation with the very people that the member just referenced, so much so that the Federal Court of Appeal quashed the application.
20. answered
    Softwood LumberGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the situation and ongoing negotiations to resolve the issue.I am continuing negotiations with Ambassador Mike Froman, whom I will meet in Geneva over the weekend.
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    Softwood LumberMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Responds by clarifying the location of negotiations and commitment to a good deal.Ambassador Mike Froman will not be in Washington. He will be in Geneva, and I will be there too this weekend to continue the negotiations.
22. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Provides examples of approved projects in smaller communities to counter the claim.out of 980 projects that we have approved so far, more than 600 projects are in smaller communities throughout the country.
23. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Explains the government's approach via surveys and plan for environmental assessment.That is why the government has established a country-wide survey of Canadians on the Environmental Assessment Act, on the Fisheries Act, on the Navigable Waters Act, and on the National Energy Board.
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Provides available information on the crash and ongoing response but lacks details on the pilot.Search and rescue has been dispatched and is on station.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The minister directly addresses the request for an update by stating the situation is ongoing and promising further information.When I have more information, I will update Canadians and the House when I can.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Provides a timeline for information but does not address debate or vote.The goal is to have this information before the new year.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the ideological attack and restates general support for missions without engaging the premise.I am very proud of the work that Canada is doing around the world, especially when it comes to our Canadian Armed Forces.
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    HealthMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the crisis and safe sites but does not address declaring a national emergency or expediting applications.We will take steps to make sure that safe, supervised consumption sites are available in the country.
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    Fisheries and OceansMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Expresses support and confidence but offers no firm commitment or timeline for renewal.I am confident that the government's commitment to working with indigenous communities will allow us to be in a position to continue to make these investments.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.Defends the statement by comparison to others and pivots to future support without condemning the regime.most leaders around the world said about the same thing our Prime Minister said.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the premise by urging focus on the future and ends with a sarcastic suggestion.I suggest that everyone practise his or her Spanish.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.Rejects the call to apologize by reframing around unity and future focus instead of past condemnation.The only way to help them to move on in order to have an improved society with freedom and democracy is not to antagonize about the facts, as my colleagues want to do, but to focus on the future together
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    HealthMr. Gordon Brown (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses support and review process but does not respond to the specific request for in-person examinations.an objective review process has been used to assess the eligibility of individuals.
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    Automotive IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists existing programs without addressing the call for a national auto policy or the partisan accusation.we extended the automotive innovation fund, a fund that is working with the auto sector and labour movement to make sure we bring investments into Canada.
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    SeniorsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights government actions on seniors but ignores the question about foreign spending and the UN seat.We have increased the guaranteed income supplement by almost $1,000, taking 13,000 seniors out of poverty.
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    Consumer ProtectionMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer asserts consumer protection without addressing the Supreme Court decision or changes to Quebec law.We want to protect Canadian consumers all across the country.
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    Consumer ProtectionMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats a general commitment to protection while avoiding the specific accusation about banks and Quebec law.we want to protect Canadian consumers across the country.
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    Political Party FinancingMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends existing rules without addressing the request to restore public funding or lower donation limits.the rules governing fundraising are among the strictest in the country and our party is following the rules.