House debates Conservative motion to block tax on health benefits

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   International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists trade achievements but ignores the question about mandate letters and specific agreements.our government has an outstanding record on serving Canadians well when it comes to international trade.
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   International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer gives general statements on trade agenda but does not address timeline for softwood lumber or Asia-Pacific markets.We have an ambitious trade agenda and we will put it forward.
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   EmploymentDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses job protection via one specific fund and investment but does not engage broader competitiveness concerns raised.we extended the automotive innovation fund in the 2016 budget.
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   JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly states no plans to legalize other drugs beyond cannabis and explains the approach.to legalize access to cannabis, but we are going to do so in a strict regulatory regime to keep marijuana out of the hands of children and the profits out of the hands of criminals.
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   JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explicitly denounces other drug legalization and reaffirms only cannabis is planned.We have plans to legalize no other substances.
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   Democratic ReformMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer avoids addressing broken promise by restating consultation process and general democratic values.Major reforms to the electoral system should not be made if they lack the broad support of Canadians.
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   Democratic ReformMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer repeats consultation claims without addressing why proportional representation was rejected despite reported consensus.We consulted extensively with Canadians.
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   Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to new mandate items instead of addressing the claimed lack of consensus on electoral reform.my new mandate letter includes protecting the integrity of our democracy by making our system less vulnerable to hacking
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   Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses consultation and broad support without addressing the mandate from voters or the quoted statement.We have been clear. Major reforms to the electoral system should not be made if they lack the broad support of Canadians.
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    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes investments in infrastructure without addressing debt levels or timeline for balanced budgets.We are going to invest in our country's future.
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    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates past tax cuts and avoids any commitment on new taxes in the next budget.what I can say is that we started by cutting taxes for the middle class.
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    IndustryPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats middle-class tax cuts and ignores the question on manufacturing competitiveness and job losses.I want to just keep repeating the fact that we are actually the government that reduced taxes on middle-class Canadians.
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    IndustryPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses regulatory harmonization and trade but does not engage with tax or competitiveness comparisons to the US.We have an agreement in principle.
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    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists approved projects but does not commit to flowing the specific $9 billion shortfall before spring.Since taking office, our government, in partnership with the municipalities and provinces, has approved 1,200 projects, with a combined investment of $14 billion.
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    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights project approvals without addressing the $9 billion gap or risk to growth objectives.We have approved more projects in one year than the previous government did in five years.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms compassion and monitoring but does not answer whether the safe third country agreement will be suspended.We will continue to monitor the situation, and we will continue to be a country that is open to refugees and protected persons.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the question by clarifying the agreement's scope and irrelevance to the issue raised.the safe third country agreement pertains to domestic asylum seekers and has no relevance to resettled refugees.
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    Status of WomenMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids admitting any mistake and instead restates government priorities without addressing the spending question.Being located in the same building as the department, as is the standard across government, will ensure that departmental and ministerial operations run more efficiently.
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    Status of WomenMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to discussing strategy and past work instead of explaining the renovation priority.We are working and have engaged with experts, academics, and those with lived experience to bring forward the first-ever federal strategy to address gender-based violence.
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    Status of WomenMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses budget management by stating completion details but ignores the broader implication of responsible spending.the construction was completed on time, within budget, and follows the government's workplace standards to optimize office space accommodation.
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    Status of WomenMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins by blaming the previous government and cuts off without confirming shelter funding amounts.after 10 years of neglect by the previous government, we are finally making progress to ensure that women and girls thrive in—
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    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer corrects a factual premise and states a priority but does not detail the renegotiation timeline or specifics.Of course, our priority is jobs for Canadians.
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    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes general defense of interests without confirming commitment to supply management in NAFTA talks.I am very aware of the interests of Quebec and Canada, and I will defend all of our interests, all of our workers, and all of our farmers, as always.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives a general assurance about government work without addressing the specific request to end funding.I can assure all members and Canadians that when we work as a government we work in the best interests of Canadians, and we will make decisions that will help us advance the work that they have elected us to do.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains arm's-length status but ignores the demand to stop all funding to Canada 2020.This contract fell below the amount, and the decision was made by the granting council.
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    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the query as scandal-manufacturing without addressing the arm's-length claim or funding request.The opposition members are trying to manufacture a scandal where one does not exist and, frankly, I think Canadians see right through this.
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    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the arm's-length explanation and avoids confirming whether funding will stop.This contract fell below that dollar amount and the granting council made a decision.
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists new mental-health funding but does not commit to urgent increases for the Athabasca Health Authority.In fact, we have provided an additional $69 million in mental wellness funding.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer prefers negotiation in general but does not state whether the government will immediately end its legal defence.It is our preferred route to settle differences, especially those of historic wrongs with indigenous people in this country.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms national-interest focus but does not confirm whether prior peacekeeping plans are on hold.As to specific missions, that is something which the government is currently considering.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates commitment to peacekeeping without explaining how the Africa mission aligns with national interest.Our government is committed to restoring Canada's role in peacekeeping missions, and we are currently considering our options in that regard.
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    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes monitoring and condemnation but offers no new action beyond existing Operation Unifier.It is an issue of utmost concern, and we condemn the actions of the Russian-backed separatist forces there.
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    HealthMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.Answer confirms all-party agreement to expedite the bill as requested.all parties agreed today in committee to expedite the passage through committee of Bill C-37 to save lives and get the work done.
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    TransportationMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general support for EVs but ignores the promise timeline and counterpart question.our government continues to support innovation around things like electric charging stations and electric vehicles.
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    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes an extension to April 20 but does not address additional funding or a longer extension.That is why we extended the date to April 20.
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    International TradeMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer references existing $350 million program but does not confirm full compensation before the vote.we put a program in place that involved $350 million to make sure the dairy farmers and processing sector were innovative.
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    International TradeMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes national interest and listening but avoids any commitment on compensation.We will continue to listen to our agricultural producers and we will continue to have a trade vision that includes the entire country.
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    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer details the weekly business and schedules the requested take-note debate.there have been consultations among the parties and I believe you would find agreement for the following motion.
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    PrivilegeMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the privilege question and defers response without addressing the substance.I think what we will do is take this as notice from the member and if we have something to add, we will do it at a future time.