Commons debates budget bill amendments as Liberals defend job record

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1. deflected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites general fundraising rules and other parties instead of addressing the specific event or releasing names.We have some of the strictest rules around fundraising of any level of government, and our party respects those rules.
2. deflected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats claims of operating within rules without addressing the specific allegations or the call to stop the events.the member opposite and Canadians have nothing to fear. We are operating within the rules.
3. partly answered
   EmploymentCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.The answer provides job numbers and policy points but does not address the call to reset economic policy or the ethical allegations.employment in the last month increased by 10,700, over 180,000 jobs in the last year.
4. deflected
   TaxationMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends tax fairness and middle-class cuts but ignores the specific claim about doctors leaving and the call to stop taxing.This is the government that has cut taxes for the middle class.
5. deflected
   TaxationMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government programs and investments without addressing the job statistics or the demand to give taxpayers a break.we have lowered taxes for nine million Canadians.
6. misdirected
   Democratic ReformMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer is an apology for prior remarks and does not address why the government rejected the committee's proportional representation path.Yesterday in the House, I used words that I deeply regret.
7. misdirected
   Democratic ReformMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again apologizes and thanks the committee but does not explain the decision to reject the promised electoral reform.I thank all members of the House for their hard work, especially the members of the special all-party committee
8. answered
   Public SafetyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly affirms the right to lawful protest and rejects any implication of using force against it.The right to lawful protest was part of our platform last year.
9. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms peaceful protest rights but ignores the direct query on military authority and reminding the colleague.one of the cornerstones of our Canadian democracy that we are very proud of is the right to protest peacefully.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers an apology and describes a new initiative without addressing whether the survey questions will be changed.We are looking forward to connecting with as many Canadians as possible through a new online and telephone initiative
11. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the values-based approach and upcoming launch but avoids committing to the committee's specific questions.a values-based approach. That is exactly what we are doing
12. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks the member and encourages reading the report but does not address holding a referendum.I encourage all members of the House to read the report.
13. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights engagement efforts without committing to a referendum as requested.we will launch an online initiative that Canadians can also access through the telephone.
14. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer agrees on hearing from Canadians but pivots to describing the online initiative instead of addressing the referendum.Starting next week, Canadians will have an opportunity not just to have a say, but to learn more about their democracy.
15. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks participants and describes mail invitations but does not commit to a referendum.There are 15 million households in this country that will receive an invitation in the mail starting next week.
16. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the problem and states priority on fixing pay issues but provides no timeline or specific plan.our sole focus is on doing what we need to do to ensure that the people who have earned their salaries get every dollar of them.
17. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores specific job loss numbers and pivots to unrelated positive claims and talking points.this government's measures have resulted in the creation of more than 140,000 jobs in this country over the past 12 months.
18. deflected
    EthicsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific fundraiser incident and repeats general rules instead.We have some of the strictest rules around fundraising of any level of government, and our party respects those rules.
19. deflected
    EthicsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses foreign investment rules but ignores the cash-for-access and Chinese lobbying allegations.The Investment Canada Act provides for a review of significant foreign investments in this country, and the act also provides for a review of all foreign investments into Canada to protect national security.
20. deflected
    EthicsMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the Prime Minister's own rules and the specific allegations by restating general fundraising laws.in Canada we have some of the strictest rules around fundraising of any level of government, and our party respects those rules.
21. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the timeline and process for renegotiation including local voices.We are looking forward to those discussions with our American neighbours and, of course, looking forward to collaborating at the national level, internationally, and also with first nations and local communities.
22. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights benefits and contrasts with prior government but does not address the lack of consensus or betrayal claim.unlike the previous government that had a history of failing to engage with our indigenous communities, our government is committed to a nation-to-nation relationship.
23. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer denies the leak but does not confirm whether any investigation was launched.No member of this government has yet seen the task force's final report.
24. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the government's policy goals and timeline but ignores the leak and investigation request.The task force finalized its report on November 30, and that report will be delivered to the government and made public in mid-December.
25. answered
    HealthMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the government's objection to the Saskatchewan practice and the request made to the province.In Saskatchewan, some individuals are being asked to pay in order to achieve faster access to MRIs than individuals who cannot pay for them.
26. deflected
    TaxationMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses tax fairness in general but ignores the specific request to the health minister and the claimed impact on specialists.It is about tax fairness in this country and we will pursue this down the road because that is the right thing to do for Canadians.
27. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the concern and states ongoing review of interactions but does not address support for the bill or transition to closed containment.Our department will continue looking into all marine mammal interactions and adjusting the permits accordingly in order to protect these species.
28. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses broadband connectivity rather than a plan for cellular coverage in rural areas.In budget 2016, we announced a program to support broadband connectivity for Canadians across the country.
29. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government and shifts focus to past decisions instead of addressing deleted reports or muzzling.Possibly the Conservatives should have thought of that 10 years ago, when they should have held an open and transparent competition.
30. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Conservative government on F-35 costs and contempt rather than addressing deleted documents or policy changes.Then the Conservatives were the only government in the history of Canada actually cited for contempt.
31. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises rethinking doctrine on child soldiers but avoids the question of planning, troop commitment, or UN seat motives.This is clearly a good outcome from the defence policy review, and it puts the Canadian military at the forefront of military thinking in international affairs.
32. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the carbon pricing plan and provincial coverage but ignores the Shell cancellation and job loss claims.I am also pleased to announce that 93% of Canadians live in a jurisdiction where there is or will be a price on carbon pollution.
33. deflected
    Government AccountabilityMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the Wynne comparison and question entirely by pivoting to budget consultations.As we did budget 2016, we went across Canada. We heard from 250,000 Canadians.
34. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the commissioner's recommendations and promises a response but does not explain the disparity raised.The RCMP has received and welcomes the recommendations of the official languages commissioner, and they will respond promptly with a remedial plan.
35. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes the ongoing NEB review for Energy East but does not give the requested yes/no answer.The National Energy Board process to review the energy east project continues.
36. answered
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly explains the purpose and content of Bill C-29 in response to the consumer protection concerns.The Supreme Court's ruling in Marcotte asked us to clarify measures that protect citizens and consumers across Canada.
37. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses support for economic opportunities in Nunavut but does not commit to making the program national or permanent in the budget.We are very pleased to be working with him and other partners in Nunavut to develop economic and commercial fisheries in the north and Nunavut.