Statistics act amendments advance after second reading debate

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1. partly answered
   Shooting in Quebec CityRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions ongoing investigation but provides no details and pivots to unity message.The investigation is ongoing, but it is important for Canadians to know that we must stick together in the days, weeks, and months to come.
2. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids any current numbers and defers to future announcements.we are working very hard on this issue and look forward to having positive things to announce in the coming weeks.
3. deflected
   EmploymentRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores US policy changes and lists general government priorities instead.the focus of this government is on growing the middle class and supporting those who are working hard to join the middle class.
4. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Does not address the alleged violation or explain any position on the rules.my office is working very closely with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to resolve all these questions.
5. misdirected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores ethics investigation and pivots to town halls and job investments.That is the focus of this government. That is what we will remain focused on.
6. partly answered
   Shooting in Quebec CityThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Gives general societal approach but no concrete federal actions or commitments.we know that the best way to defend Canadians is to have a united and compassionate society where all members listen to, care about, help, and are there for one another.
7. answered
   Shooting in Quebec CityThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms ongoing engagement with faith leaders and commitment to dialogue.We know that opening dialogue, fostering understanding, reducing ignorance, and combatting fear and division with unity and messages of positivity and hope are the kinds of things that we need to do a lot more of.
8. answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Directly affirms agreement by stating he will defend the opposing values.I will always stand to defend the Canadian values of openness and diversity that we cherish so much
9. deflected
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses general pride and a request to the minister without specifying any concrete ongoing assistance plans.I asked the Minister of Immigration to look at the different ways we can help these people.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the government's platform without addressing the specific accusation about changing party financing laws.our government was elected on a platform of openness and transparency.
11. misdirected
    EmploymentDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to softwood lumber instead of addressing ethics rules changes or tax increases mentioned in the question.I would like to talk about the softwood lumber agreement.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lists unrelated transparency measures without confirming or addressing the rule changes described.We restored the long-form census.
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer begins restating an unrelated action by the Prime Minister without engaging the question about rules.I would like to restate that the Prime Minister just did something unprecedented in Canadian history.
14. partly answered
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the travel circumstances but does not explain why the rules were thought not to apply.the Prime Minister was on a personal family vacation with a long-standing friend.
15. deflected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer asserts compliance without addressing the specific accusations of breaking rules or ongoing investigations.this government always follows the rules, and as the Prime Minister has stated, we will answer any questions the commissioner may have.
16. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers respect and condolences but does not confirm whether concerns were shared with US authorities.I hope we can work productively together.
17. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the cap's scope and other options but does not address lifting it.the 1,000 cap on refugees only applies to groups of five members.
18. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses long-term growth without stating when the budget will be balanced.the report says that our economy is ideal for the long term.
19. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates tax fairness talking points instead of addressing the budget or taxes mentioned.We want a system that works for families who are part of the middle class and those who want to join it.
20. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats prior tax cuts without addressing the specific $45,000 earner impacts raised.the very first thing our government did was lower taxes on nine million Canadians.
21. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lists benefits without engaging the fairness question posed.The real facts are that nine million Canadians had their taxes lowered last year.
22. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms opposition to torture but only notes the directive is under review without confirming repeal.The ministerial directives issued previously, as I have indicated many times in this House, are under review to ensure that they are consistent with the policies and practices of the Government of Canada.
23. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the timeline and readiness after the provincial request.As soon as the request was made, the response was there, and we have right now 200 members of the Canadian Armed Forces proudly helping Canadians.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes the general process without addressing the specific divestment reversal.This rigorous process is undertaken in consultation with the government's national security agencies, so any decision we make is done in conjunction with the guidelines provided by the national security advisers.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general security commitments without addressing the specific company or accusation.we will never compromise our national security.
26. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer acknowledges the bill's objectives and commits to reform but does not address the Prime Minister's knowledge or cabinet decisions.We are committed to reforming the criminal justice system to improve the efficiencies and the effectiveness of that system.
27. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general justice reform efforts and collaboration without addressing Wynn's law or the Prime Minister's stance.I am pleased to speak about the mandate that the Prime Minister has given me to comprehensively reform the criminal justice system
28. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses funding and reform commitments but does not confirm compliance with the specific $155 million request or tribunal timeline.We have invested $635 million over five years to close the gap in funding.
29. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to broader youth priorities like language and culture without committing to ongoing program funding.they also want the language and culture.
30. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms U.S. assurances on Canadian passport and PR holders.U.S. authorities have assured us very clearly that anyone with a Canadian passport and Canadian permanent resident cardholders will be allowed entry into the United States.
31. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses past refugee numbers and levels but avoids explaining the decision to limit privately sponsored refugees.Our immigration levels in 2017 create 16,000 allocations for privately sponsored refugees, which is triple that the previous government created under its administration.
32. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to the motion and a plan but provides no numbers or timeline confirmation.We have a plan that is under way.
33. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses suicide prevention investments but ignores the direct request to retract the Prime Minister's comments.We know that the roots of the suicide crisis among indigenous youth are deep and complex, but we are working with our partners, indigenous leaders, and provinces to make sure we have supports for people.
34. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to youth skills investment without addressing the request for leadership on full-time permanent jobs versus precarious work.That is why we are investing historic amounts into ensuring that young people have the diversity of skills to bring forward new ideas, new talent, and new creativity to the emerging workforces of Canada.
35. deflected
    Official LanguagesMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government actions on official languages but does not address or apologize for the Prime Minister's alleged incidents.We reinstated the Mobilité francophone immigration program. We appointed bilingual judges to the Supreme Court, and we reinstated the court challenges program.
36. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the need for openness in fundraising but stops short of committing to end privileged access or $1,500 events.Canadians need more openness and transparency when it comes to political party fundraising activities attended by ministers, party leaders, and party leadership candidates.
37. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promises future statements on transparency without engaging the specific proposals for donation caps or per-vote subsidies.Our government will have more to say very shortly on how we believe political party fundraising can be made more open and transparent.
38. deflected
    Interests of QuebecMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights general Canada-US relations and CETA but does not address specific Quebec concerns like diafiltered milk or softwood lumber under NAFTA.I am proud of my work with the Government of Quebec on CETA.