Commons debates CETA as NDP raises investor-state concerns

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1. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses federal-provincial meetings instead of addressing the competitive disadvantage from the carbon tax.The Prime Minister sat down with provincial and territorial leaders and with indigenous leaders to establish a pan-Canadian framework.
2. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to provincial autonomy and environmental goals without addressing the cost or economic impact questions.We can respect that the province of British Columbia will have a different system than Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec, but all told, it is a national strategy to do what Canadians want us to do, which is to put a price on carbon pollution and leave this planet a better place for our children and our grandchildren.
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   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to business leaders and past Conservative positions rather than justifying the competitive position versus the US.It is also true that former leaders of the Conservative Party, those who have been stalwart in their protection of these values that members opposite are now promoting, also agree--
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   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights public consultations instead of addressing the ethics of cash-for-access fundraisers.Our Prime Minister and this government are available to Canadians, whether it be at town halls or whether it be anywhere that anyone wants to talk to the Prime Minister or this government in regard to the very real challenges Canadians are facing.
5. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes strict financing rules without addressing the contradiction on discussing government business at fundraisers.Even the Chief Electoral Officer stated that Canada's political financing laws are the "most advanced and constrained and transparent" in the world.
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   EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats claims of public consultation and avoids the accusation of breaking rules on cash-for-access.We will continue to engage with Canadians. We will continue to listen to Canadians. We will continue to respond to and work hard for Canadians.
7. deflected
   EthicsMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites strict rules and consultations without addressing the conflict-of-interest concerns raised.The rules governing fundraising are among the strictest in the country, and our party follows the rules.
8. misdirected
   EthicsMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns to unrelated policy achievements like infrastructure and child benefits instead of addressing democratic values or influence-selling.That is why we have invested in infrastructure in a historic way to respond to what provinces, territories, and municipalities are asking for.
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   Democratic ReformMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer promotes the survey without addressing the specific complaint about Library of Parliament experts.Tens of thousands of Canadians are responding to this initiative.
10. partly answered
    Consumer ProtectionDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions possibility of delaying implementation but does not address withdrawing the bill.We will also consider the possibility of delaying the implementation of certain provisions of division 5 in order to allow the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce to study this important issue.
11. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on the Marcotte decision and modernization instead of addressing withdrawal of the bill.The Marcotte decision asked us to clarify the provisions, and we took the opportunity to modernize and clarify them in the interest of Quebec and Canadian consumers.
12. deflected
    TaxationGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights achievements on climate change without addressing taxpayer costs or payments to other countries.In one short year, Canada played a leading role in international negotiations that led to the Paris agreement.
13. deflected
    TaxationGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Quotes CEOs in support without addressing competitive disadvantages or other countries' policies.This plan includes the key elements needed to do so, including a rising price on carbon.
14. misdirected
    TaxationMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Suggests consulting other Conservatives instead of addressing the carbon tax reversal or job impacts.I would suggest that my hon. colleague actually consult leading and thoughtful Conservatives across Canada.
15. deflected
    TaxationMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Emphasizes creating jobs and reducing emissions without addressing exemptions or costs to taxpayers.We and the provinces are establishing a benchmark price on carbon that will help us meet our greenhouse targets while providing certainty and predictability to businesses.
16. misdirected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Attacks the NDP's position on trade deals instead of addressing job losses from CETA.Are there any trade deals that the NDP supports?
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    Consumer ProtectionMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes bill benefits and consumer protection without addressing the constitutional conflict or power usurpation claim.In its Marcotte decision, the Supreme Court asked us to clarify that, and we took this opportunity to update the rules and create more rules to protect Canadian consumers.
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    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general rules on political financing without addressing donations to the Trudeau Foundation or the wink-nudge allegation.It is also important to note that only individuals can donate.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats strict financing rules and notes the member's unwillingness to hear it, avoiding the enforcement and deception claims.as the member does not seem to want to hear my answer, when it comes to political financing, we have some of the most strict rules across the country
20. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the peacekeeping goal and ally consultations but omits specifics on stationing, objectives, rules of engagement, command, and exit strategy.we are considering, with our allies, which deployment will make more sense and will provide Canada with the ability to achieve peace around the world.
21. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise as false and accuses the opposition of taking the issue lightly instead of addressing transparency, debate, or vote requests.I want to assure my colleague that the premise of his question is completely false.
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    Public SafetyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists new security measures and consultations but does not answer whether the government will add power to store data on innocent Canadians.for the first time, Canadians are being thoroughly consulted about what other steps are necessary to keep Canadians safe and to safeguard their rights and freedoms, including their right to privacy.
23. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that all ministerial directives are under review and affirms opposition to torture under law and charter.all ministerial directives under the previous government are under review.
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    HealthMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes a comprehensive approach to the crisis without confirming or denying plans to change legislation on injection sites or community support.Our approach to drug policy will always be comprehensive, collaborative, compassionate, and evidence based.
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    HealthMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses benefits of sites but avoids confirming if existing requirements will be kept.I hope that the member is also aware that there is an abundance of evidence that supervised consumption sites, when properly established and well maintained, will save lives, prevent infections, give Canadians access to health care systems, and when they have the approval of the communities that want them and need them, they are important to the health of Canadians.
26. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the bill's objectives and ongoing review but does not specify when non-disclosure of history is acceptable.Our government supports the bill's objectives of ensuring that all relevant information is considered at bail hearings.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references an Alberta report and ongoing work but does not address supporting the bill or closing the loophole.It does not call for legislative changes at this time.
28. partly answered
    Child CareMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions a $500-million investment for child care but does not detail a plan for rising costs specifically.We announced a $500-million investment.
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    Child CareMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights the child benefit and future plans but ignores the failures and broken promises alleged.I am thankful for the opportunity to take advantage of this important question to signal that indeed we put into place in March a historic Canada child benefit that would lift the families of 500,000 Canadians out of poverty.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the survey and privacy but does not address handling of multiple responses from the same IP.I can assure them that the information will be protected by federal privacy laws.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer urges reading the report and promotes the survey but avoids addressing the call for a referendum.The committee agreed, as do we, that we needed to hear from many more voices about the values that Canadians would like to see at the heart of their electoral reform.
32. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Larry Miller (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly acknowledges the rural delivery issue and commits to resolving it.I thank the hon. member for bringing this to my attention. We will work to resolve it.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes long-term benefits without providing any cost figures or specifics.it is in the early days an act of kindness by Canadians but over the long run it is a hugely positively investment.
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    PovertyMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the government's own strategy work instead of explaining the vote against the NDP motion.I would like to thank my colleague for allowing me to acknowledge the NDP's support for the work we have been doing in recent months with the provinces, territories, indigenous peoples, and municipalities in order to develop, for the first time in history, a national poverty reduction strategy
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    Social DevelopmentMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the carbon tax and food cost question to promote child benefits instead.with due respect, I would encourage my colleague to encourage her colleagues to pay a bit more attention to the importance of reducing poverty in Canada
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    Quebec's InterestsMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer restates that Quebec members defend Quebec without addressing the list of grievances.I would remind the House that we are 40 Quebec members and we are here to defend Quebec.
37. answered
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer directly explains the bill's purpose and Supreme Court context to counter the claim.in Marcotte, the Supreme Court asked us to clarify consumer protection provisions.
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    Consumer ProtectionMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer dismisses the question as rhetoric then lists general principles without addressing bank influence.That is a lot of rhetoric, Mr. Speaker.