Opposition motion demands carbon tax cost data from finance department

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1. partly answered
   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the bill and the need for respect but avoids committing to support it.I look forward to continuing to speak with her, as well as reviewing the private member's bill as it proceeds through the House.
2. partly answered
   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees on the problem but again defers to future review without pledging support.I look forward to reviewing the private member's bill in detail to see how we can continue with the objective of ensuring that victims of sexual assault are treated with respect and dignity.
3. deflected
   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses existing law and discretion but does not address whether consecutive sentencing will be left untouched.The Criminal Code currently has the strongest penalty for murder, which is life imprisonment, and judges have the opportunity or the ability to utilize their discretion to impose consecutive sentences with respect to individuals who have committed such heinous crimes.
4. deflected
   Foreign InvestmentRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes investment benefits and due diligence but never identifies the owner of Anbang Insurance.The bottom line is, this is good for British Columbia. This is good for Canadians. This is good for jobs, and this is good for the economy.
5. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to the cost of inaction on climate change instead of stating the carbon tax cost to families.unlike the party opposite, we understand that there is a real cost to not acting on climate change.
6. partly answered
   EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states that no rules were broken and notes upcoming legislation but does not directly affirm or deny the appropriateness of the meetings.with respect to the previous fundraising activity, the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner has said that no rules were broken.
7. deflected
   EthicsMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats that no rules were broken and shifts to future legislation without addressing the current investigation.With respect to the recent fundraising activities, the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner has said that no rules were broken.
8. misdirected
   EthicsMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the ethics claim and pivots to general work on Canadian challenges.Our government will continue to work very hard to address the real challenges Canadians are facing.
9. deflected
   EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the specific allegations about favoring the wealthy and pivots to unrelated government programs.That is why we reduced taxes on middle-class Canadians.
10. partly answered
    Foreign InvestmentMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses ownership and jobs but does not identify the owner or respond to the Morgan Stanley refusal claim.Cedar Tree will now be owned and operated by Canadians going forward.
11. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists unrelated senior benefits and repeats job claims without addressing ownership transparency or profiteering concerns.We have reduced the old-age security age limit from 67 to 65.
12. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general investment benefits and provincial regulations but ignores the claim of no new jobs and Beijing influence.we believe that global investment is good for Canada, because when we bring investment to Canada, it creates opportunities for growth.
13. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer asserts due diligence under the Investment Canada Act but refuses to release security analysis or address US regulators' concerns.We did our due diligence, followed the process, and made sure that this was in the overall net economic benefit of all Canadians.
14. partly answered
    International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses trade goals in Asia but does not confirm or deny secret meetings or a bilateral deal with China.
15. deflected
    International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to general trade policy and Japan while ignoring the list of specific negotiation failures and secret China talks.To turn to Japan, for instance, it is a long-standing and important partner for us, and that has not changed.
16. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses child detention by citing new funding, reduced numbers, and alternatives while acknowledging the report.immigration detention is a measure of absolute last resort.
17. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes benefits of bill without addressing why more powers are needed despite admitted current success.Under the pre-clearance system improved by the legislation in Bill C-23 , more Canadians will be able to clear customs in Canada before they cross the border, under the full umbrella of Canadian law, the protection of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the protection of the Bill of Rights, and the protection of the Canadian Human Rights Act.
18. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses investments and growth but ignores the direct question on timeline for balanced budget.Our goal is to spur economic growth and create more opportunities for workers, and at the same time, more opportunities for companies of all sizes.
19. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again pivots to economic investments without providing any budget timeline.It is very important to invest in infrastructure and to have innovative companies.
20. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids carbon tax cost details by shifting to provincial actions and general benefits.80% of Canadians already live in a jurisdiction where there is a price on carbon pollution.
21. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores specific cost question and pivots to broad environmental and economic goals.I am delighted for this opportunity to talk about the importance of working for a cleaner environment, a cleaner economy, an economy that protects the health, the clean water, and the clean air of this generation and future generations
22. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly lists concrete funding and steps taken to address the tribunal orders on child services.We have committed $635 million over five years to close the gaps in child and family services.
23. partly answered
    HealthMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the review process but does not address the requested timeline for advance directives study.We launched independent reviews of three complex issues that are outside the purview of the act.
24. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the commissioner's role then pivots away from whether the PM was questioned.The lobbying commissioner looks at the activity of lobbyists.
25. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the direct question about the PM answering the commissioner by repeating unrelated talking points on consultations and the commissioner's role.With regard to the lobbying commissioner, it is important to inform the member that the lobbying commissioner looks at the interests of lobbyists.
26. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the tally of ethical lapses by restating prior responses and shifting to what the government was elected to do.When it comes to the lobbyist commissioner, the lobbyist commissioner looks at the activity of lobbyists.
27. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats the same deflection on the lobbying commissioner without addressing the number of investigations or ending questionable practices.The Commissioner of Lobbying looks at activities of lobbyists.
28. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Erin Weir (NDP) asked Judy Foote (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses the Phoenix pay issues and T4 errors with specific actions but does not address the request for a tax deadline delay.If any of them are erroneous, we will work very hard with Revenue Canada and Revenu Québec to ensure they get corrected, revised T4 slips.
29. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the question on the infrastructure bank reporting to the PBO and instead restates campaign promises on mobilizing private capital.We will mobilize private capital through the bank to build more infrastructure.
30. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer turns to defending investments in defence and questions the asker's concern rather than addressing the Super Hornets purchase or generals' criticisms.I do not know why the member opposite has a concern with investing in defence.
31. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the premise by citing the current commander and rejects used aircraft but does not engage the experts' offered alternatives or sole-source concerns.No, we will not be buying used aircraft for our air force.
32. answered
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly acknowledges the concern about museum funding cuts and commits to looking into it and responding.I will take a look at it and get back to him.
33. deflected
    FinanceMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Question assumes cover-up and reckless spending without evidence; answer explains report but avoids why parliamentarians cannot study it.the report in question showed that Canada's economy is sustainable over the long term.
34. partly answered
    British Home ChildrenMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges motion and says they will study the question but provides no timeline or details on apology or participation measures.I am happy to say that unanimously we all supported it and we will be studying the question.
35. answered
    TaxationMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states there is no change to the principal residence exemption despite new reporting rules.
36. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Question assumes minister lied about documents and does not care about Quebec firms; answer lists commitments but ignores lack of documentation.After analyzing all the relevant factors, I am confident that this investment will be a net benefit for Canada and Quebec.
37. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Question accuses minister of no review and not caring; answer repeats commitments and due diligence without addressing missing documents.under the Investment Canada Act we made sure we followed the process, did our due diligence.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly lists the planned business for the week and following week.this afternoon the House will resume consideration of the opposition motion.