Health minister advances bill on controlled drugs and substances to third reading

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   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Pivots to middle-class tax cuts and benefits without addressing business tax increases or competition with the US.We also know that keeping a competitive tax rate for business is important, and that is the continuing focus of our government.
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   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses general willingness to improve trade relations but names no specific policy change since Trump's election.We expressed to the Americans our willingness to work together in terms of making sure our trade relationship improved over time
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   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Highlights job creation and investments instead of addressing borrowing levels or repayment by Canadians.What we have seen over the last year, since December 2015, is 277,300 new jobs in our economy.
4. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Explains efforts to minimize staff impacts and notes new jobs but does not address the claim of attacking rural Canada.we are working very hard to make sure we minimize those impacts.
5. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions speaking with the mayor and union but avoids committing to a visit or directly addressing the town's broader concerns.I have spoken with the mayor of Vegreville.
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   Canada-U.S. RelationsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Denies the premise outright rather than explaining actions taken regarding US immigration policies.the hon. gentleman is just plainly, flatly wrong.
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   Canada-U.S. RelationsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Accuses the question of repeating a falsehood instead of detailing steps to address alleged discrimination.simply repeating a falsehood does not make it any truer.
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   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts to the government's general focus on Canadians without addressing the Ethics Commissioner investigation or admitting responsibility.This government is focused on working for Canadians, and responding to the very real challenges that Canadians are facing.
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   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the hypothetical about Harper and repeats general talking points instead.Our government and our Prime Minister are here to work hard for Canadians and address the very real challenges that they are facing.
10. partly answered
    International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.It notes NAFTA process not started but does not specify what Canada put on the table.If and when that happens, Canada will be ready.
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    International TradeDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats that process not started without addressing what was put on the table.The U.S. has not yet initiated a NAFTA renegotiation process either.
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    TaxationMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Highlights past tax cuts instead of addressing plans for new taxes or fees.To be clear, we lowered taxes on middle-class Canadians.
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    TaxationMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Talks broadly about family support without committing on the RESP.That will be our continuing focus on how we can help families.
14. partly answered
    SeniorsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Gives stats on other senior benefits but not on pension splitting or tax credits.By dropping the age of eligibility for old age security back to 65, we are keeping 100,000 seniors from living in extreme poverty.
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    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Reiterates tax cuts without addressing new fees or taxes.as I said, we have lowered taxes for Canada's middle class.
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    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Celebrates CETA without addressing investor-state dispute rules.CETA is the most progressive trade agreement ever signed by Canada and the EU.
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    Dairy IndustryMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes investments without confirming or denying any sacrifice of supply management.we are proud to invest $350 million in assistance for dairy producers and artisanal cheese makers to modernize and improve their long-term competitiveness.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the ethics investigation and pivots to unrelated policy achievements.What has also been stated many times, and what we will continue to do is work hard for middle-class Canadians to respond to the very real challenges that they are facing.
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    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats general talking points on middle-class work without addressing the Prime Minister's accountability.the Prime Minister has said that we are going to work hard for the middle class and Canadians, and that is what we are doing.
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    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific question about legal advice on the helicopter and shifts to government priorities.the Prime Minister and this government are responding to the very real challenges that Canadians are facing.
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    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again references the commissioner but does not address whether the Prime Minister was advised the action was illegal.as has been said time and time again, the Prime Minister will answer any questions the commissioner has.
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    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses collaboration and funding offers but does not confirm a full national accord or timeline.We were able to go to them with an offer to invest $11.5 billion, including an unprecedented investment of $5 billion for mental health care to expand access to mental—
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    HealthMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses investments and discussions but does not commit to negotiating a new long-term agreement with all provinces.That is why we put forward an unprecedented investment: $11 billion for home care and mental health.
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    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the situation and contacts made but does not explain why no decision on weapons or extension has been announced.Both the Minister of National Defence and the Minister of Foreign Affairs are currently evaluating how best to help our friend and ally, Ukraine, including through Operation Unifier.
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    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.The response focuses exclusively on Iraq cooperation and ignores the Ukraine request.we continue to work in close co-operation with Iraqi authorities to implement our strategy
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains general risk allowances but does not address restoring specific danger pay cuts.All Canadian Armed Forces members deployed abroad are entitled to a risk allowance that reflects the conditions and risks that they are exposed to in the specific location of their mission.
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.The response gives a general description of honorary colonels without addressing the specific stripping of title.honorary colonels are an integral part of the Canadian Armed Forces family.
28. answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly states actions taken to expedite the rail bypass.I have been tasked with expediting the process.
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    VeteransMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The response covers expanded support measures but does not address internal follow-up on the specific case.Our government is committed to expanding access to support for veterans, RCMP, and their families.
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    Public SafetyTony Clement (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids any timeline or commitment on additional RCMP resources.If they require additional support or resources, I am sure they will let us know.
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    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights the new appointments process but does not specify what will make it a priority.I am pleased to have introduced a reconstituted judicial appointments process
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    JusticeMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The response emphasizes appointments made but provides no timeline for filling the remaining vacancies.I am very proud of the judicial appointments I have made, and will continue to make
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses current measures without addressing the request to admit a mistake.That is why we have taken additional measures by putting in satellite pay offices to help those employees.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to working together but does not specifically commit to creating the wildlife area.I am committed to working with the member on this issue to find a resolution.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The response avoids specifying the date of receipt and instead discusses outreach activities.as my mandate letter was made public on February 1, as it was to all Canadians that day, I was pleased to give a press conference on it at that time.
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    Public SafetyMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a timeline and status update but does not confirm stopping the delay immediately.My goal is to have this system up and running before the end of this year.
37. answered
    Points of OrderCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response directly addresses the unparliamentary language in the preceding statement.I believe that is unparliamentary language.
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    Points of OrderMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The minister agrees to withdraw the comment to maintain order in the House.if that comment was close to the line, I am happy to withdraw it.