Commons debates electoral reform report as Liberals defend survey

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   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes existing policies without addressing competition with US tax policies or recent job numbers.we have been making record investments in infrastructure to put Canadians to work
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   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to pipeline approval and energy markets instead of outlining a low-tax plan.when the member opposite speaks about getting energy to markets, that is exactly what we have done by approving the Kinder Morgan TMX pipeline
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   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists corporate investments rather than addressing the NAFTA renegotiation remark.Decisions made by GE, GM, Amazon, and many other companies, including Thomson Reuters, indicate that we are on the right path
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   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites existing rules without addressing the ethics of cash-for-access events.Canadians can be reassured that we have some of the strongest rules in the country on political financing and fundraising
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   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats claims about strong rules without engaging the conflict-of-interest allegation.Canadians can be comfortable in knowing that, at the federal level, we have some of the strongest rules around fundraising and political financing across the country
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   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer invokes rules and principles without addressing the inconsistency with past Senate-scandal criticism.Canadians can be comfortable in knowing that, at the federal level, we have some of the strongest rules around political financing across the country
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   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms following rules without addressing the cash-for-access event attendance.
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   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses consultation processes but does not confirm or deny unilateral change to benefit Liberals.there are many, many different perspectives across this country on electoral reform
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   Consumer ProtectionThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to unrelated tax and benefit policies instead of addressing Bill C-29 provisions.we are working hard to protect the most vulnerable across the country.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats general praise for rules without addressing cash-for-access events.we have the strictest rules across the country.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to criticizing opposition and restates rules without engaging the ethics claim.What is insulting is that we cannot work better together to respond to the very real challenges that Canadians are facing.
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    EthicsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the call for an inquiry and repeats the same rules talking point.the rules governing fundraising are among the strictest in the country.
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    EthicsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids the ethics rules question by restating financing laws and consultations.we have some of the strictest rules across this country.
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    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats the strictest-rules line and shifts to general government work.we have some of the strictest rules across this country, and we will continue to follow the rules.
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    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer sidesteps the broken-promise accusation by praising rule-following and government responsiveness.This government recognizes that when we follow the rules no conflicts of interest can exist
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    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes the existing survey instead of addressing the proposed committee questions.this is another opportunity to invite all Canadians to go online or pick up the telephone and take part in MyDemocracy.ca.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the survey without addressing the request to include committee questions.Now, we would like to hear from as many Canadians as possible in an accessible and inclusive way about their values on electoral reform before we move forward on this initiative.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses optional personal information but avoids the request for details on excluded responses.I can assure all Canadians that providing personal information is completely optional.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats praise for the survey and collaboration without naming who chose the questions.We are proud that the initiative MyDemocracy.ca was developed in collaboration with Canadian political scientists.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the values-based approach but does not identify who created the survey questions.MyDemocracy.ca is based on the values that are at the heart of our democratic system.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Tom Lukiwski (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer congratulates the member and restates commitment without addressing the call to appoint new leadership.That is what I am committed to.
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    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses ongoing work and resources but does not address declaring an emergency or repealing Bill C-2.We are making sure that first responders have the resources they need.
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    Intergovernmental RelationsMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the Prime Minister will meet premiers and continue provincial collaboration on health funding.I am very pleased that the Prime Minister will be speaking with the premiers across the country about health care tomorrow evening
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    Public SafetyTony Clement (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer asserts steps were taken for safety but does not address fixing issues from lifting visas or cartel concerns.Canadians can be absolutely assured that every reasonable step has been taken to make sure that this arrangement works successfully both ways.
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    Public SafetyTony Clement (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer labels the question fearmongering and pivots to general CBSA work without addressing cartel access assurances.contrary to that kind of fearmongering, in fact what that memo shows is that CBSA has done its homework.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses funding and timelines but supplies no employment statistics.When refugees come from a terrible civil war without language or education, it takes a while for them to become fully operating Canadians.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the employment figure requested.Somewhat less than half of the refugees currently have full-time employment, but 90% of the government-assisted refugees are in language training,
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    LabourMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The response emphasizes bargaining progress and public-service pride without addressing the pay-equity litigation tactic.We remain committed to bargaining in good faith with public sector unions in negotiating deals that are fair for public servants and fair for all Canadians.
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    Social DevelopmentMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights the Canada child benefit instead of measures to clear CRA backlogs.One way we are doing that is through the Canada child benefit.
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    Consumer ProtectionMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The response stresses middle-class measures and federal banking rules without engaging the provincial-jurisdiction claim.It is very important to have rules that work all across the country, and that is exactly what we did with respect to consumer protection regarding the banking sector.
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    Consumer ProtectionMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates federal banking jurisdiction and consumer improvements without addressing removal of the disputed clauses.We have made things better for Canadians across the country when it comes to protection in this sector.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer supplies the scientific review details that counter the premise of a non-evidence-based decision.Health Canada found that a particular pesticide, imidacloprid, can be found in concentrations up to 290 times of what is an acceptable risk in water.
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    EmploymentMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly cites specific federal approvals for pipelines and projects expected to create jobs in Alberta.we approved three pipelines that will create more than 22,000 jobs.
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms ongoing work with the students and program on a path forward after the meeting.I have asked my office to continue working with her and the students, but also the program's administration, on a path forward with all possible partners.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. David Yurdiga (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the minister is looking into the matter but then shifts to unrelated commission work and devolution.I too am looking into this matter.
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    Forestry IndustryMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses negotiations and meetings but avoids the request for immediate loan guarantees or joining the Biden meeting.we are still committed to protecting Quebec's forestry regime and we will continue to include it in all negotiations.
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    Consumer ProtectionMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general budget measures on consumer protection without addressing the amendments or Quebec-specific accusation.our budget contains many measures to improve the situation of middle-income Canadians.
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    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a clear schedule of bills for the specified days.