House debates pre-clearance bill as opposition presses on China deal and sentencing

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Health CareRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general investment policy without addressing the ownership question.Canada is a trading nation that relies on engagement with countries around the world to create good jobs in Canada and to create economic growth.
2. deflected
   Health CareRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights commitments and oversight but avoids the due diligence and number of future deals questions.Cedar Tree has confirmed a strong commitment to the ongoing quality of operations of Canadian retirement residences and to its health care workers.
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   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes review of the Criminal Code and Charter respect without agreeing or disagreeing on consecutive sentencing.That is exactly what I asked our Minister of Justice to do by reviewing and examining our Criminal Code, and that is exactly what we are going to do while making sure, of course, that our justice system is independent.
4. deflected
   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer supports the judiciary and Charter but does not confirm agreement with the specific sentence.our government supports the work of our judges and judiciary.
5. partly answered
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists tax and benefit policies addressing middle-class concerns but does not directly address job quality or growth shortfalls.We lowered taxes on the middle class by raising them on the wealthiest 1%.
6. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses balancing values and jobs but does not address whether the U.S. remains safe for refugees.We will stand up for Canadian values and defend the principles that have made this country strong, free, and great.
7. misdirected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the NDP for abandoning worker protections instead of addressing border resources or the safe third country agreement.I am a little surprised to see the NDP, which has a history of defending workers' rights, tossing principles meant to protect jobs and create a brighter future for Canadian families right out the window.
8. answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains how pre-clearance applies the Charter to protect rights at the border.Having pre-clearance in Canada not only streamlines the movement of goods and services and makes it easier to get to all U.S. airports as a domestic rather than an international traveller, but also ensures that the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is applied on Canadian soil, even within American pre-clearance zones.
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   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general sovereignty and pre-clearance without addressing specific assurances or cases of profiling.What we do on pre-clearance in Canada ensures that it is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms that protects Canadians and others on Canadian soil even though they are going through American customs systems.
10. deflected
    PensionsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past actions on seniors but does not address pension income splitting.We increased the guaranteed income supplement for the most vulnerable.
11. answered
    The EnvironmentDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the caribou protection plan and collaboration with provinces.This is why today the Minister of Environment and Climate Change is meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts to develop a plan for the protection of caribou
12. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends carbon pricing generally without addressing Ontario impacts or committee advice.Pricing pollution has been endorsed by economists, leading Canadian businesses, and by leading Conservatives, including Preston Manning, Patrick Brown, Mark Cameron, and a number of MPs on that side of the House.
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    TaxationMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists senior supports but ignores carbon tax effects on heating and electricity costs.We have moved the age of eligibility for old age security to 65, which will prevent 100,000 vulnerable seniors from falling into severe poverty.
14. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes tax cuts and benefits but does not commit on future payroll taxes.We have cut taxes for the middle class.
15. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats family benefit claims without addressing payroll tax increases or truth on worker impacts.nine out of 10 families with children are better off.
16. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends CETA benefits and progressiveness but does not outline a specific plan for job losses or inequality.It puts the interests of workers and consumers at the centre of our negotiations and gives access to small and medium-sized businesses—
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    International TradeMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer rejects the premise and pivots to benefits instead of addressing compensation.We think CETA will offer Atlantic Canadians thousands of opportunities for more and better jobs.
18. answered
    Foreign InvestmentMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the review process and commitments obtained under the Investment Canada Act.Under the Investment Canada Act we did a thorough review and we looked at what was in the overall net economic benefit for Canada.
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    Foreign InvestmentMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids whether the issue was discussed at the fundraiser and shifts to general statements on lobbying and future legislation.With respect to previous fundraising activity, the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner has said that no rules were broken.
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    Foreign InvestmentMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the accusation of buying approval and repeats the same point about no rules broken.previous fundraising activity, the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner has said that no rules were broken.
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    Foreign InvestmentMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the yes-or-no question on access and restates the Investment Canada Act review process.We make sure we do a thorough analysis, and any decision we make is of overall net economic benefit to all Canadians.
22. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the privacy law barrier to commenting on the specific case.I am familiar with the matter, but as the hon. member can appreciate, I am not allowed by federal privacy laws to comment on specific cases.
23. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses consultation and federal jurisdiction but does not explain why private interests appear prioritized over public opposition.We must first ensure that the aerodrome will be safe, and second, that it is in the public's interest.
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    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the overall infrastructure plan but does not address returning the $15 billion or transparency concerns about the bank.Out of the $180 billion we will invest, only 8% will be flowing through the bank and we will leverage that money to engage the private sector to build more infrastructure
25. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists project approvals but ignores the infrastructure bank question.we have approved 1,300 projects since taking over and 50% of those projects are in communities with a population of fewer than 100,000.
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    Government AppointmentsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The response praises the appointee without addressing the appointment's rationale.The European Union and Germany are strong friends and allies of Canada, as emphasized—
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    Government AppointmentsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.Reiterates praise for Dion instead of explaining the dual appointment's implications.once again, the hon. Stéphane Dion has always fought for a better Canada, a greener Canada, a more united Canada, and a stronger Canada.
28. partly answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses economic benefits but avoids the fundraiser allegation entirely.Overall, this is about our government's commitment to being open to investment.
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    Economic DevelopmentMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on existing funding commitments without addressing nationalization or the port's ownership issue.our focus is really around jobs and growth in that area.
30. partly answered
    Public SafetyMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Highlights benefits and cooperation but does not directly refute the safety risk claim.the Mexico visa lift has resulted in lasting economic benefits for Canada, more tourism, and more international students coming to Canada.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.Emphasizes existing sentencing options without confirming or denying changes to consecutive sentencing.judges have the ability to exercise their discretion in imposing consecutive sentences.
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    JusticeMr. David Sweet (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.Defends the bill's intent without explaining the specific changes to consecutive sentences.Our government is committed to combatting human trafficking and better protecting victims of these crimes.
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    TaxationMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the existing principal residence exemption without addressing the request to reverse the reporting rules.We do know that in this country people have the ability to sell their principal residence without taxes, assuming that they in fact have that as their principal residence.
34. answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms commitment to the UN convention and outlines related actions including the optional protocol.We are fully committed to implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
35. partly answered
    Economic DevelopmentMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims support for the initiative but immediately shifts focus to unrelated job announcements like Bombardier.the member opposite knows that our government supports this initiative because, as he mentioned, it benefits not only Quebec but other parts of Canada as well.
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    Foreign AffairsMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights a fissile material treaty resolution instead of confirming participation in nuclear weapons ban negotiations.Let me be clear, that it was the first time ever that Canada rallied 177 states to support a resolution calling for a fissile material cut-off treaty.