Canada-Ukraine free trade bill advances amid ethics clashes in Commons

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the ethics question entirely and repeats unrelated policy talking points.Canadians know that, no matter where I am or who I am speaking to, I always talk about our challenge, which is creating growth for the middle class
2. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question on integrity and ethics by restating the same policy priorities.Canadians know that I say the same thing in any given context.
3. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer changes the subject to child poverty reduction instead of addressing the law or fundraising.That approach is going to lift 40% of kids living in poverty out of poverty.
4. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to tax policy and attacks the Conservatives rather than answering about fundraising.which, quite frankly, the Conservative Party voted against to protect its friends.
5. partly answered
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the Trudeau Foundation claim but cuts off without fully resolving the donation issue.the Trudeau Foundation is an independent foundation established in the memory of my father, with which I ceased to have any engagement shortly after having become leader of the Liberal Party.
6. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer evades the inconsistency in statements by repeating middle-class policy points.We point out that we raised taxes on the wealthiest 1%, so we could lower them for the middle class.
7. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the request to support the NDP bill and restates policy priorities instead.Those are our priorities and that is what we have been working on for the past year.
8. answered
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the two stated goals of the cannabis policy without deflection.One goal is to keep it out of the hands of our kids.
9. partly answered
   Steel IndustryThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the issue but offers no concrete actions or commitments.we are focused on working with them to try to develop solutions.
10. deflected
    EthicsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the ethics question entirely and pivots to unrelated policy achievements.When it comes time to make decisions, we are guided by a very important principle: the best interests of middle-class Canadians.
11. deflected
    EthicsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids addressing the specific claim about discussing government business at fundraisers.The rules state that only Canadians can donate to Canadian parties.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Changes subject to general engagement instead of addressing cash-for-access events or enforcement.Our government is committed to engaging and listening to Canadians.
13. deflected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores calls for ministers to admit discussing government business and repeats talking points on middle-class benefits.That is why we lowered taxes on middle-class Canadians.
14. deflected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the accusation of misleading Canadians and pivots to generic statements about working for Canadians.Canadians know very well that this government is working very hard for middle-class Canadians and those working hard to join them.
15. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answers a different question by correcting a title rather than addressing the NEB or Energy East concerns.all I can say is that there is no minister by that name in this House.
16. deflected
    QuebecMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Does not engage with the list of Quebec-specific failures and instead offers a general defense.
17. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer promotes tax cuts and benefits without addressing the question on new taxes or broken promises.we are the government that reduced taxes for the middle class.
18. deflected
    TaxationPeter Van Loan (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer discusses innovation agenda without addressing the question on taxing Internet use.we believe that the Internet is a key part of our innovation agenda that will focus on Canadian middle-class families
19. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats tax reduction claims without addressing the proposed tax on health and dental plans.We first introduced a reduction in taxes on middle-class Canadians.
20. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims help for families but does not address the question on carbon taxes hurting low-income earners.we have put in measures that will help Canadians along all sectors of the income stream.
21. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states preparedness and mentions meetings but provides no specific plan or response to Quebec's actions.we are prepared for any eventuality and we will continue to work with the Canadian forestry industry.
22. answered
    Economic DevelopmentMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the port closure by outlining visits, funding, and economic diversification plans.That plan includes $4.6 million for regional economic development.
23. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the seriousness but does not commit to a debate and vote before deployment.We are also considering in which way we will engage Parliament about it.
24. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.Answer justifies peacekeeping generally without addressing transparency or parliamentary vote commitments.We do not go to places that are peaceful.
25. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promises future transparency without addressing the specific details demanded about the Mali mission.we will communicate to Canadians in the proper way and we will communicate to the House with a very open mind and with a lot of transparency.
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges input but refuses to commit on the Senate recommendations or provide details.I cannot announce ahead of time something that the government will announce in due course.
27. deflected
    Steel IndustryMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general engagement and court proceedings without addressing pension or job protections in the sale.The member knows the proceedings are still before the courts, but I hope for a fair and successful resolution.
28. partly answered
    Steel IndustryMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines meetings and work on dumping but does not address market economy status or a timeline for action.The minister met with the CEOs of Canada's steel companies, through the Canadian Steel Producers Association, in early June to discuss their concern.
29. deflected
    JusticeMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the task force but avoids stating whether the age recommendation will be evidence-based or political.We look forward to reviewing its recommendations in full detail.
30. deflected
    JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the report but provides no plan for preventing home-grown access by children.We look forward to reviewing the report in a comprehensive manner, with my colleagues from public safety and health
31. partly answered
    HealthMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the new strategy and references Supreme Court guidance but does not explain changes to consultation requirements.It will take a harm reduction approach to this serious public health problem.
32. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes a two-part strategy but refuses to give a specific number of Yazidi women and girls.we cannot release the details of our plan, but we are committed to do it and to do it on time.
33. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges concerns and promises action but avoids addressing the minister's duty or specific studies mentioned.We take this file very seriously and will continue to act.
34. partly answered
    HealthMike Lake (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details existing investments and acknowledges the proposal but does not commit to supporting the specific initiative requested.I have received the proposal indicated by the member, to establish a Canadian—
35. deflected
    Political Party FinancingMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the yes-or-no question on the bill and instead restates general facts about existing rules.The Chief Electoral Officer also said that Canada's political financing laws are among the most advanced and strict and transparent in the world.
36. deflected
    Political Party FinancingMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise of the question and pivots to general consultation without addressing the per-vote subsidy or the bill.Our government will continue to consult and engage with Canadians so that we can respond to the real challenges they are facing.