Budget implementation bill advances through third reading debate

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   Indigenous AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists broad government actions without addressing the specific query on interim plans or current help for at-risk women.This is just the beginning, and we are committed to making meaningful progress toward true reconciliation.
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   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the tax and cost-of-living claims and pivots to unrelated tax cuts and benefits.We moved forward immediately as a government to lower taxes on middle-class Canadians.
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   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the health-benefit tax question and repeats talking points on tax fairness and prior cuts.we are focused on tax fairness.
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   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the ethics investigation request by citing general rules and consultations instead of addressing cash-for-access events.The rules governing fundraising are among the strictest in the country, and we follow the rules.
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   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats claims about strict rules without answering the yes-or-no question on discussing government business at fundraisers.This government and this party will continue to follow the rules.
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   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites the Chief Electoral Officer and rules but does not address the specific lobbying or invitation contradiction raised.Canada's political financing laws are "the most advanced and constrained and transparent" in the world.
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   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates prior talking points on rules without explaining the new cash-for-access prohibition.The rules governing fundraising are among the strictest in the country and we follow the rules.
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   Indigenous AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly counters the underfunding claim with specific new funding figures but ignores pipeline and legal-battle points.That is why we prioritized closing the gap in first nations education outcomes, including a historic $2.6 billion over five years for K-to-12 education on reserve
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   Indigenous AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer invokes general principles of protest and rule of law without addressing the specific statements or military rhetoric cited.I believe that among the reasons that Canada is such a special place and a great country is because we welcome diversity of opinion, we appreciate the importance of peaceful protest, and we are protected by the rule of law.
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    EthicsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates fundraising rules and consultations instead of clarifying the nature of the event.As I have said several times, the fundraising rules are among the strictest in the country, and we are following the rules.
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    EthicsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats rules on donations and access without addressing the $1,500 payment question.He is also very well aware that our government is holding consultations at an unprecedented level.
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    EthicsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates strict rules without engaging the conflict-of-interest or preferential-access claims.we have some of the strongest rules around fundraising in the country, and those rules are always followed.
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    EthicsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again cites donation rules while ignoring the corruption and foreign-investor allegations.when it comes to fundraising we have some of the strictest rules across this country.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the Investment Canada Act process but sidesteps the cash-for-access and cabinet-approval concerns.it is an independent process that is put in place to look at the net economic benefit for Canada.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer invokes strong rules without addressing the quid-pro-quo allegation.when it comes to political financing, we have some of the strongest rules across this country and when all of the rules are followed, no conflicts of interest can exist.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer thanks the member and notes participation without engaging the survey's validity or methodology.This initiative is about empowering as many Canadians as possible to be part of this conversation.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). rhetorical question.The minister ignores the question and promotes the survey instead.we worked with an advisory panel—
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    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answers by correcting URL and restating purpose, avoids naming advisors.it appears the member opposite has gone to MyDemocracy.com, and not mydemocracy.ca.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Deflects by quoting the report on engagement rather than addressing the survey content.increasing involvement in the greater political process is a goal shared by all members of the Committee.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Directly clarifies that demographic info is optional, addressing the accusation.providing demographic information is completely optional; it is not required to engage with MyDemocracy.ca.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Defers response without committing to referendum.This government will be responding to the report in due course
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    InfrastructureMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.General assurance without addressing specific firms mentioned.we will certainly not do anything unless it is in the best interests of airline passengers.
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    InfrastructureMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Details the requirements for fair procurement and auditing.The agreements require that the project proponents attest that contracts are awarded fairly, and the department has rigorous reporting and auditing provisions in place.
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    TaxationMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids direct yes/no by discussing other tax measures.as we review our tax system, we are not looking at any measure in isolation.
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    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general tax policies and benefits instead of explaining the proposed health and dental benefits tax.We will continue to carry out studies. Nothing has been decided yet, and every decision will be made with a view to having an equitable and easily understood system.
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    EthicsMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the task force timeline but avoids naming who leaked the report or who is being protected.If I may be very clear in response to the member opposite's speculations, no member of our government has yet seen the final report.
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    EthicsMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the timeline but does not address launching an investigation into the leak.If I may be clear again, no member of our government has yet seen the final report.
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    Status of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions developing a federal strategy but does not commit to a national action plan or reference the UN critique.Our government is developing a federal gender-based violence strategy that will raise awareness and take action to end the violence that women and girls face in our country today.
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    YouthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists multiple funding measures and an expert panel aimed at youth employment issues.In addition, I want to point out that we put in $1.5 billion to increase grants, $175 million that was transferred to the provinces and territories for training, an additional $85 million for union-based training, $73 million for work-integrated learning, and $165 million for a youth employment strategy.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer diverts to approved pipelines and questions the asker's priorities rather than addressing restarting Energy East hearings.I would have thought the hon. member would want to talk about the two pipelines that were approved last week that will create 22,000 jobs in his province, in Alberta, and right across the country.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to internal NDP disagreements instead of addressing delays or pipeline opposition.For example, in the New Democratic Party, there are many who think that Rachel Notley and union members are on the right track.
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    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses the visit and aid without addressing the foreign minister's statement on terrorism.the minister's visit to Lebanon was an important opportunity to reinforce our strong relationship as we continue to work together to achieve peace, security, and stability in the Middle East.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes funding and new spaces but does not explain how wait-list issues will be resolved for integration.Just last month we invested an additional $18 million for language training and settlement, of which $3.2 million is going to go to British Columbia.
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    IndustryMr. Dave Van Kesteren (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites job creation examples instead of addressing hydro rates or the carbon tax impact on businesses.as I said, according to Statistics Canada, we have seen 183,200 jobs created since November 2015.
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    Consumer ProtectionMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states a general goal of consumer protection without engaging the Quebec-specific concerns or National Assembly position.It is very important to protect Canadian consumers everywhere in Canada.
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    Consumer ProtectionMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats a broad commitment to consumers without addressing the Quebec critique or Bill C-29 specifics raised.It is important to protect Canadian consumers, and that is exactly what we aim to do with Bill C-29