NDP motion on tax loopholes and havens dominates Commons sitting

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1. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific question about being informed of rule violations by deferring to the Ethics Commissioner.this was a personal family vacation. I am happy to answer any questions that the Ethics Commissioner may have for me.
2. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer changes the subject to middle-class growth and attacks the prior government instead of addressing accountability.this government works hard to serve Canadians to make sure that we are growing the middle class and supporting those working hard to join it.
3. misdirected
   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses judicial appointments but pivots to diversity statistics instead of the specific cases or delays mentioned.over the past year we have made significant appointments right across the country, including 13 judicial appointments in Alberta.
4. deflected
   TaxationEd Fast (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to general economic benefits of carbon reduction without addressing the request for the unredacted report.investing in reducing our carbon emissions, in a cleaner economy, is actually a way of creating opportunities for Canadians and opportunities to grow the economy.
5. deflected
   TaxationEd Fast (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to past election results and general policy instead of releasing the carbon tax report.Canadians did judge for themselves in the 2015 election, when they rejected a vision that did not understand that the way to build a strong economy is to invest in a cleaner environment.
6. deflected
   TaxationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights middle-class tax cuts and benefits but does not address the stock option loophole or budget timing.the very first thing we did was lower taxes on the middle class and raise them on the wealthiest 1%.
7. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses legal action against KPMG and new CRA funding but does not confirm no future amnesty deals.We are currently involved in legal proceedings against KPMG, in fact.
8. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates legal proceedings and CRA investment but does not commit to laying criminal charges.The Canada Revenue Agency is currently involved in legal proceedings against KPMG.
9. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general communication methods without addressing the yes-or-no question on disguising ads as news.the government uses a broad range of ways to communicate with Canadians.
10. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the government's plan without assuring no changes to tax credits or higher taxes.I can assure the House that we will continue with our plan, which is about improving the lives of middle-class Canadians.
11. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats general benefits without addressing impacts on seniors or tax credits.what I can say is that we will continue with our plan to help seniors and to help the middle class.
12. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes actions taken with municipalities but does not address developing a new strategic plan or timeline.since taking office, we have worked with the provinces, municipalities, and territories and streamlined approvals as part of a phase 1 clean water, waste water, and public transit infrastructure framework design based on feedback from provinces, municipalities, and territories.
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    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to criticizing the previous government instead of addressing the current plan's effectiveness.when it comes to working in collaboration and partnership with provinces, municipalities, and territories, we take no lesson from the previous government.
14. misdirected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the question and comments on the askers' presence and style instead.I am delighted to see the member of Parliament for Abbotsford back in the House.
15. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to costs of climate inaction without addressing transparency or the carbon tax vote.let me talk about costs. Let us talk about the cost of inaction when it comes to tackling climate change.
16. deflected
    JusticeMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses CRA actions on KPMG but avoids the question on judicial review by the Canadian Judicial Council.My colleague knows full well that the KPMG case is active.
17. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses investigations and recoveries but does not address revisiting treaties.I can say that the agency is conducting a preliminary investigation into the offshore structures of the Isle of Man.
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    Foreign InvestmentMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to general benefits of investment instead of identifying ownership.I do not understand why the member opposite is opposed to global investment in Canada.
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    Foreign InvestmentMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats economic benefits and Canadian management without naming the owner.Retirement Concepts now is managed by Canadians and it is going to be operated by Canadians to serve Canadians.
20. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores specific ethics examples and lists unrelated government actions.That is why we cut taxes for the middle class.
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    Government AccountabilityMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to listing government achievements and attacks the prior government.What did the Conservatives do? They voted against it every time.
22. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights a related UN resolution but does not confirm participation in the New York negotiations.Under our government, for the first time, Canada rallied 177 states to support a United Nations resolution calling for a fissile material cut-off treaty.
23. answered
    Status of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the government has introduced proactive pay equity legislation.our government has moved forward to introduce proactive pay equity legislation.
24. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes the new appointments process without addressing the specific candidate's claims.we introduced a new government-wide appointments process that is open, transparent, and merit based.
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    Government AppointmentsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the government's appointment process without addressing the specific question about IRB integrity or Mary Ng.We recognize the importance of these roles within government and these opportunities, and that is why all opportunities to apply are available online.
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    Government AppointmentsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights the new merit-based process but ignores the question about unfilled watchdog positions.this government is committed to a new process, a merit-based process, where we look at gender parity, bilingualism, and the importance of our diversity.
27. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer quotes an opposition leader to defend the appointments instead of explaining the diplomatic logic or order in council details.I would like to quote the leader of the official opposition.
28. answered
    Official LanguagesMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to addressing the commissioner's recommendations on official languages testing costs and access.My department is working very closely with the businesses and organizations that determine and offer these tests to potential applicants to immigration services.
29. partly answered
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the consultation process and framework but does not commit to revising it to meet the petition's demands for better patient care.We are going to consider all input on the final draft version, and that will be posted in May of 2017.
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    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes the new process and diversity but does not address the drop in appointments or timeline for fixing judicial vacancies.I am proud of the appointments I have made thus far, and I am very proud of the renewed judicial appointments process
31. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the meeting and commits to bail reform work but does not explain when criminal history disclosure is not required.We spoke about what I am committed to doing in terms of modernizing the criminal justice system, improving the efficiency and effectiveness, and ensuring that we look at bail reform.
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    Canadian HeritagePeter Van Loan (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses Canada 150 goals without addressing the abolition of the Diefenbaker award or the war on history claim.Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation is a unique opportunity to bring Canadians together and strengthen their connection to our communities by inspiring a vision of a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive country.
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    International TradeMr. David Yurdiga (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on a fund for harmed contractors but avoids addressing the tribunal recommendations or ongoing tariff collection.What we also did was we took the tariffs that had been levied for the three months before, that $12 million, and said we were going to put that in a fund so that those people who had been harmed by fixed-priced contracts could apply to get that money to help their families and help the drywall contractors.
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    Fisheries and OceansMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights general investments instead of addressing the nine-hour response time to the specific spill.The Prime Minister was in British Columbia in November and announced the historic investment of $1.5 billion to ensure that the Canadian Coast Guard and Transport Canada can provide that world-class oceans protection that Canadians expect.
35. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms action is being taken with partners to address the invasive species threat.I can tell my hon. colleague that the answer is yes.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates prior efforts and claims the case is ongoing without addressing contracts or prosecution decisions.It is thanks to the efforts of the Canada Revenue Agency that KPMG's schemes were discovered abroad.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer emphasizes a funding announcement and general assurances rather than engaging with the tax haven accusation.last year, in our first budget, we made a historic $444 million investment.