Liberals impose time allocation on preclearance bill at second reading

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1. deflected
   SeniorsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses Conservatives of fearmongering and lists unrelated tax policies without addressing income splitting.again, the Conservatives are fearmongering to try to scare seniors.
2. deflected
   TaxationDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates Liberal investment plans and ignores the question on eliminating tax credits.We committed to invest in the future of our communities and in Canada's middle class.
3. deflected
   TaxationDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses small business benefits from other policies but does not confirm or deny cutting small-business taxes.we are putting more money in the pockets of the middle class so they can spend more and buy goods from our small businesses.
4. partly answered
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states willingness to answer the Ethics Commissioner but does not address whether staff advice was received on the rules.I am happy to work with the Ethics Commissioner to answer any questions she may have.
5. partly answered
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats willingness to answer the commissioner but again avoids confirming any prior advice on rule violations.this was a personal family vacation, and I am very happy to answer any and all questions the Ethics Commissioner has on this.
6. misdirected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to economic cooperation and Canadian values instead of answering whether the US remains safe for refugees.Canadians expect this government to do two things with respect to the United States: to work with it on protecting and promoting the economic growth that has an impact on millions of good middle-class jobs on both sides of the border
7. misdirected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on border efficiency and jobs while ignoring the specific incident of a Canadian being turned away.we are continuing to work very hard with the American administration to ensure that Canadians, goods, and services can move across our border quickly and effectively.
8. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights new CRA funding but does not address voting for the NDP motion or the KPMG deal.in our last budget, we gave the Canada Revenue Agency $444 million to take action against tax evasion and tax avoidance.
9. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general commitment without addressing the specific KPMG scandal or investigation request.this government is committed to going after tax evaders, tax evasion, and tax fraud.
10. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on middle-class goals without addressing the BIS warning or debt concerns.our goal is to improve the lives of the middle class and those working hard to join it.
11. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to job improvements instead of addressing the debt and budget balance issues raised.Over the past six months, we have seen improvement in the job situation across the country.
12. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids releasing calculations by pointing to consultations and general climate actions.our government remains committed to creating a cleaner, more innovative economy, one that reduces emissions and protects our environment, while creating good middle-class jobs.
13. misdirected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refers to an old document from the previous government instead of addressing current data release.The document he is actually referring to was prepared under the previous government and released in October 2015.
14. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates focus on innovation without addressing the request to release the department's report.this government remains focused on and committed to creating and generating innovation and reducing our emissions concurrently.
15. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to other tax reductions and benefits instead of addressing carbon tax data or cover-up claims.unlike the previous government, we are focused on supporting middle-class Canadians in every phase of their lives.
16. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses CRA actions and an independent review but avoids committing to a full inquiry or charges.it was the Canada Revenue Agency that discovered KPMG's offshore tax avoidance scheme.
17. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer states general commitment and recovery figure without addressing specific demands on loopholes or enforcement.Over the past year, our government has recovered $13 billion thanks to our commitment to combat tax evasion.
18. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes investment benefits but avoids naming owners or confirming due diligence on Anbang.Global investment into Canada is good for our economy.
19. misdirected
    Foreign InvestmentMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to criticizing opposition record on seniors instead of addressing ownership or halting the sale.It is our government that increased the guaranteed income supplement for seniors.
20. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats net-benefit claim and due diligence without disclosing ownership details or pausing the transaction.under the Investment Canada Act we did our due diligence.
21. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends investment in general and ignores the ownership-structure concerns raised.It is great that people want to invest in Canada.
22. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites pre-amendment expert praise and notes some committee changes were accepted but does not explain access restrictions.The committee made some changes, some of those can be accepted and others cannot, but the net result is the bill is even stronger now than when Mr. Forcese made those comments.
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes provincial jurisdiction but does not address the minister's refusal to exercise federal assessment powers.Typically, these types of matters fall under provincial jurisdiction and they are left to the provinces.
24. deflected
    International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights Pacific engagement and quotes a former colleague but sidesteps transparency and satellite-imaging questions.Exploratory discussions are a key step in this process, as the Prime Minister said on his trip in September.
25. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses China talks but ignores US trade issues raised.Exploratory talks are under way, as the Prime Minister mentioned in September, and when we also talk about our progressive trade agenda, this means we are putting the environment, labour standards, human rights, and equity for women at the heart of our talks.
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises extension but avoids addressing expansion or weapons requests.That is why I was absolutely delighted for us to extend Operation Unifier.
27. deflected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats support for Ukraine without engaging the shift in tone or specific needs.yet again I would like to say that I believe Canadians of all parties, the Conservatives, the Liberals, and the NDP, stand together in our support of Ukraine.
28. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer agrees on strengthening the Act but does not address the disease or immediate action.One of the things the Prime Minister has asked me to do is work with members of the standing committee, including the member who just asked the question, to strengthen the Fisheries Act and to restore lost protections, which were deleted some years ago.
29. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly details response to the spill and next steps.I can confirm that on Sunday morning, when this spill was discovered, the Canadian Coast Guard and other partners, the Department of the Environment, Transport Canada, and the Province of British Columbia reacted very quickly to contain the spill, to clean up the spill.
30. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists projects but sidesteps the debt diversion and specific stalled projects.I would like to inform the hon. member that since taking office, we have approved 127 projects throughout Alberta.
31. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer quotes association praise but ignores the debt and jobs crisis claims.We are pleased to have a federal colleague who is willing to work collaboratively with us.
32. answered
    National DefenceMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the error, investigation, and fixes without evasion.The classified documents were inadvertently released as a result of a human error.
33. answered
    FinanceMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the exemption continues with measures to preserve eligibility for home businesses.the capital gains exemption on principal residences continues.
34. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the agreement and criticizes the asker instead of addressing resources or a management plan.If the New Democratic Party wants to get into an argument with the UNHCR, which has expertise on this issue, it is more than welcome to do so.
35. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses monitoring and infrastructure investments but does not specify timing or aggressive actions on Asian carp.That is why we have invested considerably in science to properly monitor what is happening with invasive species, not only the Asian carp, in other waterways across the country.
36. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general enforcement without addressing the KPMG agreement or Liberal stance on tax evasion.Let me be clear: tax evaders can no longer hide.
37. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the case is in court but avoids any commitment on cancelling KPMG contracts.The case is before the courts and we are going to see our measures through, as Canadians have asked us to.
38. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses ongoing collaboration and the water quality agreement but provides no new specific actions against U.S. cuts.Canada remains committed to implementing our obligations under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and to the delivery on the Great Lakes commitments.