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Tuesday, February 14, 2017 · sitting No. 140
House allots one day for report stage of bill amending drug laws
Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion under Standing Order 78(2) to limit debate on the report stage and third reading of Bill C-37 to one sitting day. The motion followed an agreement among a majority of recognized parties. Colin Carrie then moved to delete clause 42 of the bill.
In Question Period Conservative leader Rona Ambrose pressed the Prime Minister on new taxes and the taxation of danger pay for troops in Kuwait. Justin Trudeau replied that the government had lowered taxes for the middle class and raised them on the wealthiest one per cent. New Democrat Jenny Kwan asked the Prime Minister to denounce United States immigration policies while Hélène Laverdière questioned whether he had raised human rights concerns in Washington.
Decided that day
- Bill C-37 passed third reading and related amendments
- C-31 and C-30 introduced at first reading
- S-236 introduced
- Motion accusing government of misleading Canadians defeated
From the Hansard record of the sitting. Full Hansard
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Who held the floor · 2017-02-14
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Taxation
James Bezan said more than 300 soldiers would lose up to $9,000 in danger pay because the defence minister failed to act on uneven taxation of troops in Kuwait.
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Alexandre Boulerice accused the Prime Minister of fuelling cynicism by breaking the promise of electoral reform and Nathan Cullen said the decision belonged to voters not the Prime Minister.
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Romeo Saganash asked whether the government would appeal an Ontario court ruling on the sixties scoop and Carolyn Bennett replied that the government would not appeal and would move quickly to remedies on language and culture.
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Tracey Ramsey warned that American demands for improved dairy access would put supply management on the table and Chrystia Freeland said the government would fiercely defend the dairy sector.
Read the exchangeJustice
Rob Nicholson said removing mandatory minimum sentences gave breaks to murderers and rapists while Jody Wilson-Raybould replied that the government was conducting a comprehensive review of sentencing including constitutionality.
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- deflectedTaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes unrelated benefits instead of addressing repeated tax increases or camping fees.
in last year's budget, we introduced the Canada child benefit, which helps nine out of 10 Canadian families with a larger tax-free cheque every month
- partly answeredTaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses middle-class tax changes but ignores the listed specific tax hikes and arithmetic claim.
The very first thing we did was lower taxes for the middle class and raise them on the wealthiest 1%.
- misdirectedTaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's record on veterans rather than addressing the tax on troops in Kuwait.
for almost 10 years, we in the House watched the previous government wrap itself in the flag while it nickelled and dimed veterans
- misdirectedTaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refuses to engage the tax commitment and instead dismisses the opposition without answering.
With what we are doing around veterans, what we are doing around procurement, and what we are doing around much-needed investments in the extraordinary men and women who serve this country, we will take no lessons from the members opposite.
- deflectedTaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses carbon pricing principles but avoids releasing the requested study or numbers.
We have brought forward a carbon pricing framework that will be revenue neutral, which means in every single province in which it is collected, it will be returned to the people who need that support.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims consistency but does not state whether Trump's policies were denounced.
I will say the same thing in Ottawa as I say in Washington.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes respectful disagreement and shared priorities without confirming any specific discussion of the travel ban.
We will always be respectful, clear, and honest when we express our disagreement.
- deflectedDemocratic ReformMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to future democratic reforms instead of addressing the broken promise or offering an apology.
We are going to protect our democracy. We are going to strengthen cybersecurity for the parties, make fundraising more transparent, and work to ensure that it is easy to vote by cleaning up the mess the Conservative Party made of our electoral system.
- deflectedDemocratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general election commitments without addressing the request for an apology.
We made commitments to grow the middle class, to work to restore faith in our democracy, and to continue to demonstrate that Canada deserves better.
- deflectedTaxationDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses economic growth plans but does not identify any taxes to be raised.
That is why we decided to invest in our future, that is, in infrastructure and the middle class, in order to help families right away.
- misdirectedTaxationDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior government's document instead of addressing the carbon tax impact on families.
I encourage the member to look at that instead of a document that was prepared in 2015 under the previous Conservative government.
- deflectedGovernment AccountabilityMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general user fee principles without naming any planned increases.
We need to make sure that all people and all organizations that benefit from those services pay a fair share.
- partly answeredTaxationMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the review of tax credits but does not promise to retain the volunteer firefighter credit.
Our look at our tax expenditures is really to make sure that our system is working properly, that it is efficient
- deflectedTaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on family supports without assuring seniors that income splitting or age credits will remain untouched.
This year, we will continue to add more measures for the middle class, measures that will give more money to families in every sector of our economy.
- deflectedTaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates focus on families but does not address education savings plans.
The purpose of our review of expenditures is to provide a program that will help the middle class and families with measures that will be really good for the economy over time.
- deflectedEthicsMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states rules are clear but does not explain the specific case or address the revolving door concern.
The rules are quite clear, and I have no reason to doubt that they will be respected.
- deflectedEthicsMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing whether laws were broken by restating a standard response.
the Prime Minister will respond to any questions that the Commissioner has.
- deflectedThe EnvironmentMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the carbon tax policy instead of addressing abandoning it.
we will continue defending the interests of Canadians, such as reducing emissions and growing a clean economy.
- deflectedRegional Economic DevelopmentMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights investments rather than committing to scrap any policies.
our government continues to focus on Quebec's economic development in order to create good jobs.
- partly answeredImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the relocation details but does not address reversing the decision.
The relocation of the case processing centre to Edmonton is one hour away.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates spending responsibility without addressing the validity of the excuses.
we have a responsibility to make decisions on government spending of hard-earned tax dollars.
- answeredIndigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states they will not appeal the judgment.
We will not be appealing this judgment.
- answeredIndigenous AffairsMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines specific immediate actions on shelters, housing, and child welfare.
right now we know we need to act on shelter space, better housing, and the reforms of the child welfare system
- deflectedEthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question by repeating the same standard response about the commissioner.
the Prime Minister has said many times that he will respond to any questions the commissioner has.
- deflectedEthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the accusations by restating general commitments rather than addressing the ethics probes.
the Prime Minister will respond to any questions that the commissioner has.
- deflectedEthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The response avoids the question by repeating a prepared line about answering the commissioner.
we will answer any of the commissioner's questions.
- deflectedEthicsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the call to admit wrongdoing and instead repeats that questions will be answered.
the Prime Minister will respond to any questions the commissioner has.
- answeredInternational TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the concern about dairy access by stating the sector was defended.
I strongly defended our dairy sector, as I always do and as I am proud to do.
- partly answeredInternational TradeMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers defending forestry workers but does not address developing a plan B for tariffs.
Our government is vigorously defending the interests of Canadian softwood workers and producers.
- deflectedJusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The response explains the review but avoids the premise about giving breaks to criminals or changing position.
we are conducting a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system, including sentencing reform, which includes mandatory minimum penalties.
- answeredJusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the motivation as a needed comprehensive Criminal Code review.
the intention of this government, my intention, is to do a comprehensive review of the Criminal Code, a review that has not been done since the early 1980s.
- deflectedJusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses appointments made but does not address the number of future cases thrown out or the delay blame.
I am pleased to have appointed many judges to superior courts across this country, as well as reconstituting the judicial advisory committees to ensure that we appoint a diversity of judges to the superior courts.
- deflectedSoftwood LumberMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer stresses general industry importance and outreach without addressing mandate letters, priority status, or job-loss timeline.
we know that the forestry industry is very important for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
- answeredFisheries and OceansMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms awareness via complaints and details the resolution process confirming obligations met.
According to the final decision, the Coast Guard satisfied its obligations with respect to its employees and drinking water, and will continue to do so in every circumstance.
- deflectedVeterans AffairsMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refuses to address the individual case or gender premise and pivots to general spending and office reopenings.
While we cannot comment on individual cases, our government takes the security and well-being of our veterans very seriously.
- partly answeredInternational TradeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes defense of producers but avoids any detail on NAFTA tweaks or potential costs to specific sectors.
We strongly and proudly defended the interests of our producers, including those of the forestry and dairy industries.
- partly answeredInternational TradeMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates defense of interests without outlining any concrete plan for Quebec sectors or negotiations.
We will continue to defend Canada's forestry industry, and that includes Quebec's forestry industry.