Commons debates Canada Pension Plan enhancements at second reading

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1. deflected
   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to general achievements instead of addressing aboriginal benefits or consultations on northern gateway.We were elected on the solemn commitment to both grow the economy and protect the environment at the same time, and that is exactly what we have done.
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   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Response attacks Conservatives' understanding rather than justifying the decision on jobs for aboriginal Canadians.the fact of the matter is the party opposite has never understood that the way to build a strong future is by both protecting the environment and creating good jobs.
3. partly answered
   EmploymentRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses diversification away from US market but does not detail a full plan for job protection under Trump.The fact that we can now diversify to a greater degree and reduce our dependence on the U.S. market is a key thing.
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   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Response reiterates national interest without addressing how to win over BC opponents of the pipeline.We made a decision based on national interest to create good jobs and to make sure that we are consistent with reducing climate emissions by reducing the amount of oil by rail, for example.
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   CBC/Radio-CanadaRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to cultural importance of CBC instead of committing on extra funding or deficit impact.The fact is that investing in the stories that bind us together as a nation, in both official languages, ensuring that Canadians understand each other's lives and experiences, is at the heart of the mandate of the CBC.
6. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites signed agreements with some communities but does not address the 59 not consulted.The fact that 39 different indigenous communities signed agreements worth over $300 million in benefits to them from the Kinder Morgan pipeline, and the fact that a number of indigenous communities are disappointed that we turned down the northern gateway process, shows that both sides have been listened to.
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   Natural ResourcesThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Response lists policy differences but evades direct comparison to Harper's process and approval likelihood.By imposing a carbon tax across the country, by establishing an ocean protection plan that is unprecedented in Canada and elsewhere in the world, and by demonstrating that we understand the importance of working constructively with the provinces to meet our greenhouse gas emissions targets, we have shown that we understand that the environment and the economy must go hand in hand.
8. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes general reconciliation efforts without addressing the specific court appeal on residential school survivors.The fact is that the investments we have made, the work we are doing to support indigenous communities, to protect children and to keep doing the good work that Canadians expect of us and that indigenous communities expect of us, to partner in respect and in a positive approach, is what we are going to continue to do.
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   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the commitment and process but avoids confirming whether 2015 was the last election under first-past-the-post.we made a commitment to ensure that 2015 would be the last election under first past the post.
10. deflected
    Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to past government failures and ongoing talks without addressing whether the issue will be resolved now.Canada is prepared for any eventuality, and we will fiercely and proudly defend the interests of Canadian workers and producers.
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    Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes consultations and commitment to Quebec but does not confirm if an agreement will be signed.we remain committed to protecting the Quebec and Canadian forestry regimes, and we will continue to include them in all our negotiations.
12. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains that northern gateway failed to meet environmental standards and community consultation criteria unlike Trans Mountain.The Government of Canada has directed the National Energy Board to dismiss the application for the northern gateway pipeline.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to general accomplishments on environment and economy without addressing the NEB process or job impacts.as we have said, we accomplished more in one year than they did in a decade.
14. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the request for specific scientific reports and instead promotes general environmental policy.Canadians know that strong action on the environment is good for our economy.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights indigenous consultation but does not address the loss of economic benefits for the 31 First Nations partners.We have had the opportunity to meet many of the indigenous chiefs, including in the Lower Mainland, affected by these projects to hear their concerns first-hand.
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    Natural ResourcesMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the science on whale impacts and outlines mitigation plans but does not explain why the project was approved despite the NEB findings.I am prepared to tell the House and all Canadians that the Minister of Transport and I have a very ambitious plan to more than mitigate all of these measures to ensure that this iconic species survives.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the oceans plan without addressing the pipeline approval or MPs' actions.That is why the Prime Minister announced our new $1.5 billion national oceans protection plan.
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    EthicsMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes the task force timeline but avoids the leak allegation entirely.We look forward to the task force delivering its document later today.
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    EthicsMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats task force details without addressing insider trading or stock movement.We look forward to receiving the report, which will be delivered by the task force later today.
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    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states the report will be released publicly after translation but does not detail preventive measures.It is my understanding that the chair will release a statement publicly.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the question as mixing issues and pivots to general praise of rules instead of addressing donor information.the member is intentionally mixing things that need not be mixed.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the opposition and quotes an NDP premier rather than addressing the pipeline decision.The Alberta NDP seems to get it. When will the party opposite?
23. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly explains the draft plan, public comments, and upcoming January release to address orca concerns.Those are being incorporated into a new action plan, which will be released in January.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the decision rationale and negotiation process but refuses to confirm the unit price.I am not going to stand here and prejudge what the value of the contract will be.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates commitments and attacks prior government without addressing timeline or cost query.We are going to do that by living up to our commitment to have an open and transparent competition, where any plane that meets the requirements will be able to compete.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids identifying who wrote requirements and pivots to general defense of policy.We are going to make sure that we have the equipment we need to do the job expected of us.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservatives' past cost estimates instead of naming who initiated the changes.Their requirements went from $9 billion, to $16 billion, to $26 billion, to $42 billion, to $45 billion, and they are telling us how to manage a procurement.
28. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states timeline tied to completion of ongoing consultation.we have made it very clear that amendments with respect to Canada's security laws will be forthcoming when the national security consultation is complete.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer accepts recommendations and notes an action plan but provides no specific timeline for two-year waits.an action plan to reduce processing times for objections is already being drawn up.
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    HealthPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Answer commits to reviewing report and consulting partners but does not address reversing the decision.We will make sure our approach acquires the support of the partners involved in building this important hospital
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    HealthPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives' regional approach rather than addressing the minister's decision or stepping aside.Conservatives have shown that their way of approaching problems is to pit one region against the other.
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    CBC/Radio-CanadaPeter Van Loan (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer defends past reinvestment and notes consultations without addressing additional funding request.we reinvested $675 million in CBC/Radio-Canada because there were important cuts in the past 10 years that really negatively affected our public broadcaster.
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    Interprovincial TradeMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for freer trade and notes a working group but does not commit to the constitutional right or address the appeal.this government does support freer trade within Canada.
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    Softwood LumberMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights government efforts and external praise but does not confirm whether plan B is ready.We are seeking a good deal for Canada, not just any deal.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses Bill C-33 changes but sidesteps the specific concerns about foreign interference.we repealed the unfair elements of the Fair Elections Act, and extended the right to vote to those Canadians living and working abroad.
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    Natural ResourcesMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response justifies the interim process and decision without addressing the request to suspend or reconsider.Getting resources to market in smart sustainable ways is a fundamental responsibility of the prime minister and of the Canadian government.