House advances Rouge park bill to Senate amid carbon tax clashes

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1. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to general policy talking points without addressing cover-up claim or tax promise.we are fully implementing our promise to show that the environment and the economy go together.
2. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores revenue neutrality and cover-up questions to discuss climate impacts instead.I think maybe the member forgets that climate change is real, and it is happening right now, from floods to winter storms.
3. misdirected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to unrelated tax and benefit programs rather than addressing carbon tax offset or data cover-up.I would like to remind the member opposite that it is this party that has actually lowered taxes for middle-income Canadians.
4. partly answered
   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses competitiveness and tax rates but does not engage the specific Chamber of Commerce recommendation on new taxes.Canada has a very competitive business environment.
5. deflected
   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer responds with counter-rhetorical question on environment instead of addressing opposition to wealth creators or new taxes.why is the party opposite so opposed to taking action to protect our environment, to grow a clean economy, to create jobs, to foster innovation, and to ensure a more sustainable future for our children?
6. answered
   PrivacyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly cites the CBSA policy on device examinations to address privacy concerns at the border.The CBSA's current policy is that such examinations should not be conducted as a matter of routine; they may only be conducted if there is a multiplicity of indicators that evidence of contraventions may be found on the digital device or media.
7. answered
   Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer corrects premise and explains pre-clearance protections under Canadian law.Everybody who crosses the border is protected by the Canadian charter and Canadian law.
8. deflected
   International TradeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes CETA benefits without addressing dairy compensation failures or upcoming US renegotiation surprises.CETA is the most progressive trade agreement ever negotiated by Canada or the EU.
9. deflected
   Softwood LumberMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general commitments and past actions without addressing the requested timeline or plan B.We will continue to work closely with softwood lumber workers and producers, the provinces, and the territories.
10. partly answered
    International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the status of NAFTA talks but does not specify what Canada will put on the table.If and when that happens, we will be ready.
11. deflected
    International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses caution in Asia-Pacific talks without committing to completing a TPP deal before China talks.with respect to our interest in exploring talks with regard to the Asia-Pacific market, it is very important that we begin cautiously.
12. deflected
    Small BusinessDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms support for small businesses but ignores the specific policy criticisms and does not refute the loaded premise.Small businesses are job creators.
13. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states priorities around passenger service but does not confirm or deny a privatization plan.Service to passengers will remain our priority as we explore the options.
14. misdirected
    HousingMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general housing investments instead of addressing the CMHC quote or mortgage rule impacts on young buyers.That is why we have invested more than $2.3 billion over the next three years to do just that.
15. misdirected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lists specific investments but does not engage the rhetorical framing of Liberal indifference to Alberta job losses.
16. deflected
    JusticeMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes balance and charter values without addressing the claim of caving to insurance interests or gutting the bill.It is about striking the right balance between the roles that should be played by the federal government and the provincial governments.
17. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses ambassador appointment but ignores the candidate selection and alleged backroom deal.The member well knows that it is the prime minister who makes decisions on who to appoint as ambassadors.
18. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats the ambassador point and avoids any discussion of promises or candidate process.I believe the member is mistaken.
19. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer notes the question was asked before but does not address whether the Prime Minister broke the law.The member has asked the same question several times, so she will get the same answer.
20. deflected
    EthicsMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to consultations and unrelated challenges instead of addressing the ethics investigation.We are okay with it, because we are responding to the real challenges that Canadians are facing.
21. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms commitment to reconciliation framework but does not commit to renaming the building.Any decision will be made in full partnership with indigenous people.
22. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states support for two-state solution and Canada's policy.As a determined peace builder, Canada supports efforts to advance a two-state solution and create the conditions that will help the two states resume direct negotiations in order to achieve comprehensive, just, and lasting peace.
23. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the previous government's record instead of addressing current tax and energy costs.During 10 years, the previous government announced in 2007, with great fanfare, its sectorial policy to improve the environment.
24. misdirected
    TaxationMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains past emissions drop and defends carbon pricing but does not address impact on rural Canadians.I might want to explain why emissions went down under the previous Conservative government.
25. deflected
    TaxationMr. David Yurdiga (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the specific claim about taxing charities and pivots to general climate goals.I would hope the member opposite would understand that polluting is not free, that we want to leave a cleaner future to our kids
26. deflected
    TaxationMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists unrelated Liberal policies instead of addressing the carbon tax impact on farmers and families.That is why we reduced taxes for middle-class Canadians and raised them on the 1%.
27. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms study funding and timeline but does not commit to budget inclusion.We are in the process of doing so. We are doing our homework and when we are finished, we will make an announcement.
28. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights the existing program and Quebec's enthusiasm without stating numbers for the next budget.We are also very pleased that it was the Province of Quebec that was the most enthusiastic of all the provinces.
29. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the problem and mentions a review but gives no timeline for repealing zombie provisions.Our government is undertaking that process.
30. deflected
    JusticeMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the government's approach to mandatory minimums without disclosing which ones will be removed or addressing vacancies.Our government is committed to doing that so that we have an efficient, fair, accessible criminal justice system.
31. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Len Webber (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly outlines ongoing diplomatic and legal engagement to secure the prisoner's release.Our officials and myself have been engaged with this family. We have been working with his legal team and his family throughout this judicial review process.
32. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer confirms a meeting on science and caribou but does not address the call for more data or reject activist influence.We are going to talk about the woodland caribou, science, and how we can protect this species.
33. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights investments and promises future news without addressing the $50 billion collection failure.We have invested $444 million in order to prevent tax evasion and tax avoidance.
34. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains why funds cannot be reallocated from specific projects to the gas tax fund.With regard to the reallocation of funds, these funds are allocated to specific projects.
35. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists approved projects and collaboration but ignores the call to release lump-sum uncommitted funds.we have announced 61 projects in Quebec.
36. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to general support for hydroelectric power across Canada instead of addressing the specific loan guarantee and Quebec taxpayer concerns.We are in a transition period, and as part of that transition, we think it is very important to encourage the development of hydroelectric power, wherever it occurs in Canada.
37. answered
    HealthHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer provides specific funding figures and commitments to address Nunavut health care funding disparities.Nunavut will receive $11.2 million over 10 years in targeted federal funding to improve access to home care and mental health services.