Liberals move time allocation on drug bill amid opposition protest

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes unrelated programs instead of addressing the debt and tax burden on youth.with our Canada child benefit, we are lifting hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty across this country, reducing child poverty by 40%.
2. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates tax cuts for the middle class without addressing the proposed tax on benefits.we will not be raising the taxes the member opposite proposes we will do.
3. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to infrastructure investments and CPP instead of addressing deficits and future taxes.historic investments in infrastructure, whether it be public transit, whether it be green infrastructure, whether it be social infrastructure like housing and child care
4. deflected
   TaxationDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the middle-class tax pledge without confirming or denying the health benefits tax.It was never our intention to raise taxes, as the member opposite suggested.
5. partly answered
   Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges meetings with provinces and work on softwood lumber but provides no specifics on a deal.we are working closely with them on the softwood lumber issue in order to resolve this situation with the Americans.
6. answered
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer directly explains the lack of consensus that led to abandoning electoral reform.There is no consensus. There is no clear path forward.
7. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to cyber-attacks and other reforms instead of addressing the broken promise on electoral reform.we are going to focus on strengthening our resistance and resilience to cyber-attacks from foreign intervenors
8. answered
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer explicitly states the decision not to change the voting system due to absent consensus.it will not be by changing the voting system.
9. answered
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.PM directly rebuts betrayal claim by citing lack of consensus after consultations.
10. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Minister restates existing plan without addressing competitiveness or U.S. policy changes.We are going to maintain our plan to grow our economy.
11. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Minister avoids any commitment to policy change and repeats prior talking points.We will focus on how we can grow our own economy, so that Canadians can have good jobs.
12. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Minister shifts to criticizing previous government instead of outlining a deficit timeline plan.After 10 years, we started out with a very low growth rate.
13. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Minister highlights new benefit but does not confirm whether further tax credits will be removed.We introduced the Canada child benefit to make sure that 9 out of 10 Canadian families with children have more money in their pockets
14. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Minister lists tax cuts and benefits but never confirms carbon tax exemption below median income.we have helped them in many ways since we have come into office by lowering their taxes
15. misdirected
    The EnvironmentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Minister pivots to general climate plan and provincial flexibility instead of addressing carbon tax impact on low earners.It is up to the provinces to determine which way to do it, and what to do with the revenues.
16. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Minister states no consensus emerged so reform is not in mandate, directly addressing the broken-promise accusation.a clear preference for a new electoral system, let alone a consensus, has not emerged.
17. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the specific question about advice received and repeats unrelated talking points.the Prime Minister will answer any questions that the commissioner will have.
18. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids addressing the claim of secrecy or breach by restating the vacation detail.the Prime Minister was on a family vacation with a long-standing friend, who he has known for a long time.
19. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Response changes subject to general government work instead of addressing the helicopter admission request.our government is working for all Canadians, and as we have already indicated, the Prime Minister was on a family vacation with a long-time friend.
20. deflected
    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the direct call to admit breaking the law by deferring solely to the commissioner.the Prime Minister will answer any questions the commissioner might have.
21. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses refugee policy broadly but does not confirm specific swift action for LGBT refugees from the seven countries.We have engaged with our American counterparts to make sure that the implications of the executive order are closely monitored.
22. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Response praises the system and restates the agreement without addressing whether the US qualifies as safe.The safe third country agreement with the United States enables both countries to better handle asylum claims made within both countries.
23. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to science policy and ignores the question about Canada 2020 funding and access.our government values science and unlike the previous government we will not politicize research.
24. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the arm's-length process without committing to stop future funding as asked.As this contract falls below that threshold, the decision was made entirely by the organization.
25. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific expense question by shifting to government priorities and general statements.This was a responsible use of dollars, and we will continue to deliver on behalf of all Canadians.
26. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the spending question and pivots to gender equality progress and reducing silos.It is important to reduce silos across all sectors, including our own.
27. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the timing of the federal response by stating action occurred upon provincial contact.just as soon as we were contacted by the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Canada acted promptly on each and every request.
28. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the request to stop litigation by confirming negotiations are being launched instead.This is why our government today is launching negotiations toward a national resolution to the Sixties Scoop litigation.
29. partly answered
    JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general bail system commitment but does not address support for the specific bill.The Minister of Justice will continue to collaborate with the provinces and territories and consult stakeholders that use these important Criminal Code provisions every day.
30. partly answered
    JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers a broad review of the justice system but avoids a direct yes or no on passing the bill.We are committed to conducting a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system, including bail reform.
31. answered
    JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states no plans to legalize hard drugs beyond marijuana.We have committed to legalizing marijuana, but we are not planning on legalizing anything else at this time.
32. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses outreach and job relocation but does not address reversing the closure decision.I want to assure the member opposite that all current employees in the Vegreville case processing centre will have their jobs in the new location.
33. partly answered
    Status of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment and mentions developing a strategy plus shelter investments but provides no timeline for a national action plan or commitment to immediate funding increases.That is why we are developing a strategy to address this.
34. partly answered
    National DefenceMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer stresses the importance of mental health resources and references the defence policy review but does not address the specific drop at Garrison Petawawa or restoration of one-on-one therapy.Resources have been put in place now, and into the future, we will definitely be making sure that all of our troops have the mental health resources for them.
35. answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the decision against proceeding by citing lack of consensus and that a divisive referendum is not in Canada's best interests.