Liberals move time allocation on budget bill amid opposition protests

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1. deflected
   EmploymentRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites job creation examples but ignores the full-time job loss figure and US tax comparison raised.since we formed government, along with industry we have helped create 183,200 jobs from coast to coast to coast.
2. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses general tax fairness measures without addressing the promise not to tax health and dental benefits.we are making Canada's tax system fairer and more progressive.
3. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats progressive tax talking points without naming any new taxes or responding to the spending question.our government has made significant changes to make our tax system more progressive for the middle class.
4. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer praises fundraising rules without addressing the specific claim that government business was discussed at events.when it comes to fundraising, Canada has some of the most strict rules.
5. misdirected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer warns the asker against implying illegality instead of addressing the fundraising practice.I am pretty sure that the member opposite is not implying that the Prime Minister would be breaking the law
6. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates strict fundraising laws without correcting or clarifying the minister's prior statement.when it comes to fundraising, we have some of the most strict laws across this country.
7. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again cites fundraising rules without addressing the accusation of lying or plans to investigate.we have the strictest fundraising rules in the country.
8. partly answered
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the plan for legalization and regulation but does not address immediate decriminalization of simple possession.our government is committed to legalization, strict regulation, and restricting access to marijuana to keep it out of the hands of children and the profits out of the hands of criminals.
9. deflected
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer promotes legalization plans without addressing the claimed policy reversal or enforcement urging.I appreciate the opportunity to speak again about our commitment to legalize marijuana with strict access and strict regulation.
10. deflected
    The EconomyDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer shifts to Quebec-specific investments instead of addressing national job losses or tax policy.Let us talk about action our government is taking in Quebec.
11. partly answered
    Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the expired agreement and current negotiations but does not directly confirm leadership or mandate inclusion.Canada is prepared for any eventuality and we will vigorously defend the interests of Canadian workers and producers.
12. deflected
    TaxationMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses overall tax review without confirming or denying the specific health care tax proposal.Finance Canada is in the process of reviewing our tax system as a whole, specifically a tax expenditure to ensure tax fairness for the middle class and simplification of the tax code.
13. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's voting record instead of addressing the proposed tax on health benefits.the member knows very well that the only government that stood up for the middle class is this government.
14. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government actions but avoids a clear statement on whether a tax on health and dental benefits will be introduced.It is because we reduced taxes for 9 million Canadians.
15. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates a broad tax review without directly answering whether the specific tax will be imposed.we are in the process of reviewing the Income Tax Act in its entirety, to make it more acceptable from a fiscal standpoint and ensure fairness for all Canadians.
16. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer promotes the questionnaire without addressing the omission of voting systems or seriousness of reform.MyDemocracy.ca is a new, engaging initiative that will allow all Canadians to have an opportunity to have a say in this conversation.
17. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the values-based survey without addressing why proportional systems or referendums aren't mentioned.Research around the world shows, as does the report from the committee, that the best way to have an inclusive and accessible conversation about electoral reform with the citizenry is through a values-based approach.
18. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the criticism of bias and lack of referendum question, focuses on participation.An issue as important as electoral reform deserves to include all Canadians from all walks of life.
19. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Does not commit to referendum, pivots to survey participation.We are going to reflect on the report, and the government will respond.
20. answered
    EthicsMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.Clearly states she hasn't seen the report and it will be public.To be clear, I have not seen the task force report.
21. answered
    EthicsMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.Reiterates not having seen the report.I have not seen the report, nor has anyone else among my ministerial colleagues.
22. deflected
    YouthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.Defends the pipeline approval without addressing the inconsistency claims.by approving these pipelines, Canada took a step forward in supporting thousands of good, middle-class, good-paying jobs.
23. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the right to protest but avoids addressing the specific statement or apologizing.the right to peaceful protest is a foundation of our rights and freedoms in Canada.
24. deflected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Restates that they follow rules without addressing specific allegations.This government will continue to follow the rules.
25. deflected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates general fundraising rules without addressing the specific Conflict of Interest Act breach allegation.when it comes to fundraising, we have some of the most strict rules.
26. deflected
    EthicsMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids confirming whether government business was discussed by pivoting to general rules compliance.Our party is following the rules.
27. deflected
    EthicsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the Anbang lobbying and rule-breaking claims, instead restating donation eligibility rules.The member knows very well that the rules clearly state that only Canadians can donate to a Canadian political party.
28. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the government's disarmament approach but does not directly address the upcoming UN vote on negotiations.This is the realistic, pragmatic approach to nuclear disarmament and a major accomplishment.
29. answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly commits to addressing barriers for persons with disabilities in elections via committee work.I am committed to making sure that we address this and I look forward to working with the committee members
30. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses best interests and capability gap but avoids stating when or if unit prices will be disclosed.When we are in position to talk about the cost, we will do that.
31. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to criticizing the previous government instead of addressing the minister's alleged contradiction of military leadership.The previous government knew about this gap but it never told Canadians about it and it did nothing about it.
32. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends NORAD/NATO commitments and attacks prior government rather than addressing the withdrawn report or changed rules.We are not willing to risk manage the gap.
33. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses a general review with provinces instead of addressing opposition to the specific bill.The measures that are articulated in this bill are measures that are in place at this time.
34. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts responsibility to the Federal Bridge Corporation without addressing the government's actions on the dispute.It is responsible for the operation of the bridge, and that also includes labour relations.
35. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the bill's purpose and future consultations but does not address withdrawing the legislation.Bill S-3 will correct known sex-based discrimination in Indian registration.
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    Consumer ProtectionMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists general consumer principles without addressing the specific liability difference raised.The first principle states that basic banking services should be accessible to all;
37. misdirected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns to suggesting the asker read the bill and learn something instead of addressing the question.
38. deflected
    Political Party FinancingMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general democratic reforms without addressing restoring public funding for parties.our government is working hard to strengthen the fairness and the openness of our democratic institutions.
39. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to an opposition member's action instead of addressing the point of order on props.I think we can all raise the bar—