Commons debates opposition motion on religious discrimination after rejecting Islamophobia term

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   International TradeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates trade importance without listing any specific NAFTA changes.We will continue to make sure that we protect those jobs, we will continue in our discussions to ensure that we work to improve lives here in Canada, and we will, when NAFTA comes up, talk about that.
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   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims competitiveness but ignores the call to change course on tax hikes.We will continue to focus on how we ensure that the Canadian economy is competitive, providing good jobs for middle-class Canadians and a good future for our country.
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   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes carbon pricing with quotes instead of addressing Ontario's economic issues.unlike the party opposite, we understand that the environment and the economy go together.
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   Dairy IndustryDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights support programs without confirming if supply management was put on the table.This government has supported and will continue to support and protect supply management.
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   Dairy IndustryDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats party history on supply management instead of answering yes or no.We are the party that will protect and take care of supply management.
6. answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states no policy change and explains the asylum process.The U.S. executive order has had no impact on domestic asylum policy.
7. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing contacts but provides no practical measures for communities.Officers from the Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. customs and border protection are in regular contact on this issue
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   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses rules and repayments without stating the legal maximum donation.Canada has strict rules when it comes to fundraising and political fundraising.
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   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the ethics accusation and pivots to unrelated government consultations.The Prime Minister has taken unprecedented levels of consultations and engagement with Canadians.
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    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains carbon pricing rationale instead of addressing the request to release data tables.I will once again explain why pricing pollution makes sense, because it is pricing what we do not want, which is pollution, and it is fostering what we do want, which is innovation and cleaner technology—
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    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the carbon pricing explanation without engaging the claim about taxing the poorest to benefit the rich.We have created a scheme where we put a price on pollution.
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    Small BusinessTony Clement (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general economic investments rather than responding to the hydro bill and tax impacts on small businesses.What we have done is help middle-class Canadians so they can buy things that they need and want.
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    TaxationMr. Dave Van Kesteren (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer justifies carbon pricing in principle but does not address the specific bill increases or business relocation threat.We are putting a price on what we do not want, which is pollution, and putting a price on what we do want, which is good jobs in the economy of the future.
14. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses project funding continuity but does not commit to redirecting the full lapsed amount via the gas tax fund.The member opposite knows very well that money committed to specific projects continues to be available for those projects.
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    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains project reimbursement and notes a $30 million gas tax transfer but avoids confirming the full $800 million redirection.This year, $30 million was transferred through the gas tax to the municipalities.
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    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes CETA benefits without addressing the estimated job losses or inequality concerns raised.CETA will create jobs, will increase our share of prosperity, and will help to grow the middle class.
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    Dairy IndustryMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses compensation funds but avoids committing to a new solid plan.I think my hon. colleague is fully aware that CETA will benefit the agricultural sector by $1.5 billion a year.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Response avoids the yes/no question by redirecting to the commissioner.what is also clear is that the Prime Minister has stated time and time again that he will respond to any questions that the commissioner has.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the direct question and pivots to unrelated government priorities.the Prime Minister and this government are committed to responding to the very real challenges that Canadians are facing
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    Government AppointmentsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Response sidesteps the specific discussion query by restating general rules.I have no reason to doubt that the rules have been respected.
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    Government AppointmentsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer changes subject to new appointments process instead of addressing the suspicion raised.I will take this opportunity to talk about the new government-wide appointments process that is more open, transparent, and merit-based
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    Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the process but does not commit to immediate repeal.we are absolutely committed to making sure that our national security framework keeps Canadians safe and puts safeguards in place to protect rights and freedoms.
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    Human RightsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.Response directly addresses the urgency and affirms support for passage.I think it is incumbent upon all parliamentarians to do what they can to ensure its expedited passage so we can ensure that individuals, all Canadians in this country, are free to be themselves.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue and states action is underway without confirming reversal.An interdepartmental team is handling it.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promises future details without providing the requested number of Yazidi refugees.I will be providing details in the near future.
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    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists appointments made but does not address approaching the Prime Minister.I am happy to stand up in this House to mention the 39 superior court justices I have appointed as well as 22 deputy judges across the country.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the new process but does not specify when or how vacancies or committees will be filled.That is why we introduced a new judicial appointments process, including judicial advisory committees with which we are in the process of ensuring the full complement to enable the judicial advisory committees to go through the application process
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    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes advice from provinces including those identified but does not detail steps for Quebec's specific concerns.The critical issue here is to make sure that we get good advice from across the country, including the provinces and the communities identified by the member opposite
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references partnership and TRC implementation but avoids committing to renaming the building.Any decision will be made in full partnership with indigenous peoples.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights CETA and dairy funds but does not explicitly commit to defending every sector in future deals.I would remind the member that we have just signed CETA, which provides $1.5 billion of exports for our agriculture sector.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the issue will be addressed but does not confirm instructions given or actions on fees and surplus.I have met with the commissioners and this issue will be dealt with fairly, to make sure the grain farmers in this country are treated fairly.
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    TaxationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the carbon pricing plan and revenue return but does not address the tax impact on farmers or meetings with supporters.Our government is committed to returning all the revenues to the provinces and territories and it is up to them to determine how to address the situation in their provinces.
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    TransportationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms intent to expedite but provides no explanation for the lack of faster progress beyond collaboration.We want to expedite the process and we are doing everything we can to do so.
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    International DevelopmentMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response outlines policy consultations and focus areas without addressing any commitment to increased funding levels.I can assure the House that we are going to have a policy that leverages Canada's strengths and focuses on areas where we can make a real difference.
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    International DevelopmentMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The minister directly rebuts the premise by clarifying that most consultation participants were Canadian.15,000 people participated in those consultations and most of them were Canadian.
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    Religious FreedomMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to condemning Islamophobia and division without addressing whether Quebec society shows hatred and fear.Members across the aisle are refusing to admit that Islamophobia is real.
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    Religious FreedomMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The response agrees on dialogue but immediately shifts focus to naming Islamophobia rather than secularism debates.The problem of Islamophobia exists, and refusing to give it a name will not make it go away.
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    Points of OrderMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.The response acknowledges the interruption and explains the reason as frustration over prior Yazidi refugee discussion.I will acknowledge that during the S. O. 31 by the member opposite, I did respond, but it was in exasperation and in frustration.
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    Business of the HouseMr. Gordon Brown (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists the planned House business for the current and following week.this afternoon we will continue to debate the Conservative opposition motion.