Commons passes budget bill after Senate amends consumer rules

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes child benefit but ignores specific tax credit and 'Liberal friends' accusations.The first thing we did was cut taxes for the middle class.
2. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer repeats middle-class talking points without addressing fundraiser or elite access claims.Those are the very people for whom we will continue to work.
3. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats child benefit line and notes other parties fundraise but evades cash-for-access specifics.the Chief Electoral Office, in regard to ticketed fundraising events, has confirmed that every party fundraises and every campaign does them.
4. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer lists past middle-class policies instead of addressing changing stories or rule-breaking on fundraisers.That is the approach we took when we cut taxes on middle-class Canadians
5. misdirected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to strict rules and middle-class work while ignoring 'above the law' premise and call to end events.we have some of the strictest rules across the country.
6. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores Canada 2020 minister attendance question entirely and defaults to generic middle-class pledge.We will continue to work for the middle class and for Canadians.
7. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer lists tax cuts and CPP but does not address whether fundraisers with canapés help the middle class.That is why we lowered taxes on middle-class Canadians.
8. partly answered
   Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer addresses listening process and consultations but does not confirm whether proportional representation will be implemented.We look forward to hearing from many more voices before introducing legislation in the House.
9. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses digital engagement and hearing from Canadians but avoids the yes/no request to work with parties on a new voting system.We look forward to hearing from many more voices before we introduce legislation.
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer repeats that fundraising rules are strict but does not address ending cash-for-access events.the rules governing fundraising are among the strictest in the country.
11. deflected
    YouthMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights youth programs but ignores the claims about taxes, jobs, and fundraisers.this gives me an opportunity to talk about the many advancements we have been doing with young Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to listening to Canadians and tax policies instead of addressing the call for an apology on ethics rules.we are always listening to and engaging with Canadians from coast to coast about the issues that matter to them.
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists tax and benefit measures but does not respond to ending cash-for-access events.This government has reduced taxes for middle-class Canadians.
14. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses Conservatives of embarrassment over listening to Canadians rather than addressing the corruption claim.I am not surprised that the Conservatives find it embarrassing that a government would listen to Canadians.
15. deflected
    EthicsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites strict rules and the Chief Electoral Officer but avoids committing to ending the events.Even the Chief Electoral Officer has said so, and the member knows very well that the rules clearly state that only Canadians can donate to Canadian political parties.
16. partly answered
    Freedom of the PressMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states that safeguards are under review and welcomes advice, partially addressing the request for action on journalist surveillance.all existing safeguards that are in place now are being reviewed to make sure that they are strong and effective.
17. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses different weapons and general condemnation without confirming or denying Canadian vehicle use in Yemen.the government does not export the same kind of weapons to Saudi Arabia as the United States did.
18. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lists past benefits instead of addressing the new taxes or families' inability to pay more.On January 1, taxes were lowered for middle-class Canadians.
19. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the child benefit talking point without engaging the debt or tax fairness claims.We have avoided sending cheques to families of millionaires, so we can send them to nine families out of ten
20. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again lists prior measures and ignores the proposed insurance tax and its Quebec precedent.We started with a tax cut for the middle class.
21. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer pivots to infrastructure spending without addressing the listed tax and regulatory burdens on businesses.We have made historic investments in our country's infrastructure, which will improve Canada's future growth.
22. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the current status of the remaining unpaid student cases.I can report today that there are three students who are still waiting for pay.
23. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains ongoing work and complex cases but does not address halting executive bonuses.In fact, the 10,000 cases that remain are issues that have been outstanding, some going back three years.
24. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the process and timeline without providing deployment details or committing to a debate and vote.It must be taken very seriously and in a comprehensive way.
25. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general commitment to transparency without addressing the specific Senate recommendations or mission details.we will provide all the information to Canadians, because they have a right to know what is happening.
26. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains current screening and an ongoing review but does not address why mefloquine has not been banned like allies.the Surgeon General is looking into the use of mefloquine and will report back imminently.
27. partly answered
    National DefenceMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes approval status and an ongoing review but does not address the specific allied actions or risks raised.the Chief of the Defence Staff has caused the Surgeon General to look into the use of mefloquine prior to any future deployments.
28. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states commitment to compensation but does not address the specific court case or legal costs issue raised.We do not typically seek to recover costs from claimants under the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
29. deflected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes CETA benefits and support received but does not address the raised concerns about foreign takeovers or amendments.It is going to lead to an increase of 0.77% to our GDP, which translates to roughly $11.44 billion.
30. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes partnership and consultation but does not address enforcing the specific transparency act mentioned.we will achieve this through working in full partnership with first nations leadership and organizations.
31. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses a new committee and future report but avoids addressing the transparency act or secretive process claims.They are consulting with their nations from coast to coast to coast, and they will report in one year about how we will move out from under this grants and contributions system
32. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites an Amnesty report on general human rights progress instead of addressing the specific votes or countries mentioned.Canada has offered an encouraging example to the world of the importance and value of embracing human rights.
33. partly answered
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states the project is under review without addressing the accusation of ignoring the region or committing to support.We have recently received the application for this project, and the project is under review.
34. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The minister shifts responsibility to another department and avoids answering whether the contract will be cancelled.Public Services and Procurement Canada is responsible for the agency's real estate and leasing needs.
35. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Robert Sopuck (Conservative) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the status of unpaid students and steps to resolve pay issues before Christmas.With respect to the students, there are three students left who are waiting for pay, and we are working very hard to resolve their issues.
36. partly answered
    AsbestosMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). substantive question.The response confirms plans for a ban but does not address listing asbestos under the Rotterdam Convention.our government is committed to moving forward on a ban on asbestos.
37. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The government House leader directly agrees to hold the requested take-note debate.the government has no objection to having a take-note debate on this matter when we return in 2017.