Commons debates Ceta bill as opposition presses on justice and trade

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1. partly answered
   Public SafetyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.Explains jurisdiction of review boards and ongoing review but does not address eliminating mandatory jail time or timing of victim-focused changes.the review boards of the provinces and territories have specific jurisdiction on whether or not an absolute discharge is provided to persons who are held not criminally responsible.
2. deflected
   Public SafetyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.Restates government priorities on public safety and victims but avoids specific commitments on the legislation or victims' rights measures.our government, and in terms of the review we are doing of the criminal justice system, holds public safety, the rights of victims.
3. misdirected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the carbon tax and tax-raising claims and instead attacks Conservatives for opposing Liberal investments.Why are the Conservatives opposed to those investments that are clearly necessary to grow the Canadian economy
4. deflected
   TaxationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Focuses on the Prime Minister's meeting and bilateral relations rather than addressing specific policy actions like the carbon tax or taxes.What the Prime Minister is doing today is exactly what Canadians want, and that is having a constructive relationship with our southern neighbours.
5. deflected
   TaxationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats focus on middle-class investments and criticizes Conservatives instead of responding to proposed actions like lowering corporate taxes.The Conservatives want to reduce investments in families and infrastructure.
6. partly answered
   Public SafetyMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the concern and notes border decisions are sovereign but offers no concrete government action beyond suggesting contact with U.S. authorities.we must recognize that all countries can decide whom to admit at their borders.
7. deflected
   Public SafetyMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concerns but shifts responsibility to the US and suggests contacting DHS instead of outlining government actions.I would encourage anyone who has concerns about treatment like that to take the necessary measures with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to bring this matter to its attention as well.
8. partly answered
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists meetings and states opposition to tariffs but does not address the specific question about the border-adjusted tax or the Prime Minister's stance.The minister made it clear that Canada is strongly opposed to any imposition of a new tariff between Canada and the United States.
9. misdirected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to praising carbon pricing and quotes a Conservative instead of addressing the access-to-information withholding or the tax's impact.Let us talk about former MP Patrick Brown, the Ontario Conservative leader, who said, "A price on carbon is coming and it's going to come everywhere.
10. deflected
    FinanceMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer disputes the inherited surplus claim and restates infrastructure plans without addressing concrete steps for wealth creation or permanent jobs.We think it is important to invest in infrastructure and the middle class in order to create economic growth.
11. deflected
    TaxationMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past Liberal tax cuts and benefits but does not commit to preserving tax credits or stopping further cancellations.It is our government that introduced the Canada child benefit.
12. deflected
    TaxationMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats claims about supporting the middle class and the child benefit without addressing the listed tax increases or reversing them.It is this government that introduced the Canada child benefit program, which has lifted hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty.
13. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Conservative record and promotes clean jobs instead of responding to the cap-and-trade or hydro cost concerns raised.what we are not going to do is repeat the mistakes of the previous Conservative government where it did nothing on the environmental front.
14. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms work with partners to protect jobs but does not address loan guarantees or confirm jobs as the number one priority.We are working hard with our provincial partners to protect forestry jobs across Canada.
15. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general preparedness without addressing the requested loan guarantee program.We will be prepared for every eventuality.
16. deflected
    JusticeTony Clement (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states it would be inappropriate to comment on the specific case raised.It would be inappropriate for me to comment further.
17. partly answered
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the review of mandatory minimums but does not specify which criminals need a break.Our government believes it is important to ensure that the laws, including mandatory minimums, are effective at meeting their objectives, are efficient, promote public safety, and most importantly, are in compliance with the Constitution.
18. deflected
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the review of mandatory minimums without addressing judicial appointments or specific criminals.I firmly believe that we must inject discretion back to judges to be able to administer an appropriate sentence based on the individual who is before them.
19. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on the criminal justice review and Bill C-38 without addressing lighter sentences or victims.In terms of Bill C-38 , I was pleased to introduce that bill to combat human trafficking and to provide protection to vulnerable people in this country.
20. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms that U.S. officials must comply with Canadian law and the Charter.Let me say as clearly as I can that, absolutely and without question, U.S. officials in Canada are required at all times to comply with Canadian law and with the Canadian charter.
21. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes actions taken after arrivals but does not address suspending the safe third country agreement.We worked with the Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council and the local resettlement organization to provide transportation for asylum seekers from Emerson to Winnipeg, and the settlement organization has offered asylum claimants a place to stay if needed.
22. deflected
    International TradeMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states no negotiations have begun and avoids naming specific problematic elements of NAFTA.Canadians need to know first and foremost that no negotiations have begun yet.
23. deflected
    International TradeMr. Bev Shipley (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids specifying any dairy access offered by claiming negotiations have not begun and refusing to reveal strategy.We always have the best interests of Canadians and our dairy producers in mind in our conversations, and I am sure that no one here would want us to reveal our hand prematurely.
24. deflected
    International TradeMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The response reiterates support for supply management without addressing what will be on the table or if it is included.this is the party that will work hard to make sure that supply management remains in place.
25. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The question assumes a lack of confidence or priority based on the minister's absence, and the answer pivots to listing accomplishments instead of addressing the premise.since I am here, I will talk about our government's accomplishments in the natural resource sector, particularly the 24,000 jobs that we have created by approving pipelines
26. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the opt-in nature of the Manitoba announcement but does not address equal funding for all first nations schools across Canada.This is an opt-in process, separate from the funding in the classroom, where communities that want to work together to develop their own school system come together with separate funding to do just that.
27. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the commitment and funding to reform child and family services to end discrimination.To close the gap in funding, we are investing over $1 billion over the next five years.
28. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and states an interdepartmental team is handling it but provides no resolution or timeline.An interdepartmental team is handling it.
29. deflected
    International DevelopmentMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes the mandate and proper use of funds but does not confirm any action to cut funding to groups supporting ISIS.I can assure the House that our department is working hard to ensure that everything is done properly with respect to all contracts awarded and all assistance given to our international partners.
30. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the existing system without addressing the call to close loopholes.Canada has one of the most comprehensive political financing systems in the world that restricts foreign influence in Canadian elections.
31. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The response focuses on economic benefits without addressing the specific question about denouncing comments.The fact that this is a priority at the first official meeting between our Prime Minister and the President is a reflection of how much we value innovation, promoting and advancing gender equality, and growing the economy.
32. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. David Yurdiga (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes meetings and measures but sidesteps explaining the lack of prior consultation.we had a very good meeting in the north last week with both Premier Taptuna and Premier McLeod.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer gives a generic statement on international relations without engaging the criticism.Canada appreciates its relationship with other countries and international governments around the world.
34. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The response acknowledges concerns and suggests individual recourse but does not detail government actions taken.We are working very hard to ensure that all Canadians receive fair and proper treatment when they travel abroad.
35. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Michel Boudrias (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates priority without providing specifics on measures or conversations.One of Canada's top priorities is to ensure that all Canadians can travel and work without experiencing problems.