House advances Statistics Act amendments after NDP backs bill at second reading

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1. deflected
   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer gives general statements on justice without addressing name changes or the specific case.We have a very strong justice system, which we are working hard to continually improve.
2. deflected
   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses sympathy but avoids any commitment on victims' rights versus criminals.It is the responsibility of all of us in this House to protect Canadians' rights, to protect victims
3. misdirected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to past Liberal actions on seniors instead of addressing proposed tax changes.the members opposite are the ones who raised the retirement age to 67 when they were in power.
4. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats prior accomplishments without addressing the specific tax breaks or cash grab claim.The fact is that this government is focused on helping our seniors, our vulnerable, low-income, and middle-income seniors.
5. partly answered
   International TradeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses softwood lumber engagement but ignores the NAFTA renegotiation and mandate letters criticism.We continue to engage with the highest levels of the new American administration to emphasize how many Canadian jobs and American jobs depend on a close working relationship
6. partly answered
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms engagement with the commissioner but does not detail any meeting or excuse provided.I am working with the Ethics Commissioner to respond to any of her questions, and I look forward to continuing to engage with her as questions arise.
7. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to transparency without addressing consequences or the investigation's implications.It is important for all of us to answer the commissioner's questions on matters that are important to Canadians.
8. answered
   PensionsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly rejects the recommendation by reaffirming the lowered retirement age promise.we were elected on a promise to lower the retirement age from 67 to 65 and that is exactly what we did.
9. answered
   PensionsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly reaffirms the commitment to keep the retirement age at 65 as promised.We lowered the age of retirement from 67 to 65, the way we promised to do it.
10. deflected
    International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives general statements about a team Canada approach without providing a specific plan.We need to take a team Canada approach.
11. deflected
    Soft Wood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises to defend interests but offers no concrete plan or timeline for softwood lumber.We will continue to work closely with softwood lumber workers and producers.
12. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific question on pension splitting or age credits by listing unrelated tax measures.We started by introducing measures that have really helped the middle class
13. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again lists past measures without addressing the age amount tax credit question.We are going to continue to move forward in this regard.
14. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims projects are underway but does not commit to flowing the remaining $9 billion.I would like to tell the member that more than 60% of those projects are currently under way
15. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer quotes supportive mayors instead of addressing the release of promised infrastructure funds.These unprecedented infrastructure investments will mean more growth, more jobs and stronger communities.
16. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses engagement in politics without addressing the request for an apology.It is incumbent upon all of us as Canadians, as leaders, as political leaders in our communities to continue to encourage all Canadians to engage
17. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to denouncing the US policy and instead promotes Canada's image.We have been assured by the White House that Canadian citizens and holders of permanent resident cards that are valid continue to have access to the United States.
18. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the question about hiding costs by attacking the opposition and pivoting to competitiveness.unlike the party opposite, we understand that taking action on climate change will make us more competitive, not less.
19. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refuses to release the document and instead directs to a website while defending the redaction process.I would encourage the member to visit the Government of Canada website where he could actually find the findings of our provincial and federal working group on carbon pricing.
20. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the request for transport sector analysis and points to a general website.The information the hon. member is looking for can also be found on the Environment and Climate Change Canada website.
21. misdirected
    TaxationMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the carbon tax question entirely and shifts to unrelated poverty reduction claims.This government has taken historic steps to reduce poverty.
22. deflected
    YouthMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists programs but avoids addressing the accusation of blaming youth or the demand to stop it.We are proud of the fact that we are doubling the number of summer jobs by doubling the funding for the summer jobs program.
23. deflected
    YouthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists youth initiatives but does not address releasing the minister's mandate letter or the hiding accusation.We created the very first Prime Minister's youth council.
24. answered
    Public ServicesMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms commitment to an open competition while acknowledging the interim purchase.That is why we have committed to an open competition that we will be launching.
25. deflected
    Public ServicesMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames the prior government rather than addressing the specific accusation about political interests versus prudent spending.if the previous government had looked after the Canadian Armed Forces and made the purchase, we would not be in this situation
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general planning and child soldiers without addressing the request for a debate and vote on the mission.Any decision that we make we'll be making sure our troops have the right equipment and the right rules of engagement to make sure they have the right impact on the ground.
27. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes reducing conflict and proper preparation but avoids explaining why the mission is not debated or why it is pursued despite combat concerns.With any mission that we send our troops on, we are making sure we are going to have the right impact on the ground.
28. answered
    TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the government's reason for opposing the bill by citing an unintended tax loophole.The bill in question unfortunately would have the unintended consequence of opening up a tax loophole of up to $1.2 billion for the richest of Canadians
29. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for supply management but does not confirm protection of every aspect during NAFTA renegotiation.our government truly supports our Canadian dairy farmers and the supply management system
30. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to valuing science and arm's-length decisions instead of addressing patronage or funding to Liberal-linked groups.will not politicize science the way the previous government did
31. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the arm's-length council point and avoids the question about funding to Canada 2020 and Bluesky Strategy.This contract fell below that value and the decision was made by the council
32. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises research and arm's-length processes while ignoring the patronage and funding accusations entirely.we are so proud in this government that we value research, science, scientists, and the important work they do
33. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the government's review process and notes the report's limits without addressing support for Wynn's law.None of the 31 recommendations from the report spoke to the legislative changes that are proposed in the private member's bill.
34. partly answered
    Status of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the problem and points to an upcoming strategy but provides no details on victim support measures.That is why I am looking forward to releasing the federal strategy on gender-based violence in the coming weeks.
35. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly responds to the yes/no question about whether an investigation was launched.
36. deflected
    International TradeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights existing supports but avoids guaranteeing that supply management will not be used in negotiations.What the government is doing is making sure the farmers and the processing sector have the tools in order to do the job.
37. deflected
    International TradeMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reaffirms general commitment without addressing the specific request to protect supply management from U.S. subsidies or NAFTA talks.He will be pleased to know that I met with dairy producers just this morning to reaffirm our commitment to supply management in Canada.
38. deflected
    Points of OrderPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites procedural rulings instead of addressing the call to release information or compel its release.the Speaker has no role in reviewing the content of responses to written questions.