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1. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes past budget actions instead of outlining any plan to lower taxes and compete with the US.budget 2016 invested in jobs, growth, infrastructure, and innovation and it cut taxes for Canada's middle class.
2. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists job numbers from various firms but ignores the question on lowering taxes and cutting red tape to match the US.There have been 286,000 jobs created since the Liberals formed government.
3. deflected
   Small BusinessRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights support programs for small businesses without addressing the listed tax increases or carbon tax concerns.We know that through our investments and through our plan they will be able to be more productive, more innovative, and export-oriented.
4. deflected
   FinanceMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer restates 2016 budget measures instead of responding to the question about the daughter's future tax burden from deficits.in budget 2016, we invested in jobs, middle-class growth, infrastructure, and innovation.
5. deflected
   Small BusinessMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer announces new funding for entrepreneurs but avoids any commitment on deficit reduction timelines or tax relief.The funding announced today will support business expansion.
6. partly answered
   Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses general border procedures and meetings but explicitly declines to discuss specific cases.while I will not speak to a specific case, our expectation on both sides of the border is that travellers will be treated with respect and in accordance with the rule of law.
7. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the existing agreement and criticizes the asker rather than addressing suspension of the safe third country deal.If the New Democratic Party members are prepared to engage in an argument with the UNHCR, they are more than welcome to do so.
8. answered
   International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to fighting for protection of Canada's auto sector in NAFTA talks.I am delighted to assure the member opposite that I will fight for precisely that.
9. deflected
   International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids naming any specific concessions or positions by claiming talks have not started.NAFTA negotiations have not yet begun and now is not the time for us to prematurely lead our cards on the table.
10. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing the prior Conservative government's defence cuts instead of addressing current danger-pay or spending accounting.what about the deficit reduction plan that the previous government had, which cut billions of dollars from defence?
11. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous government's record on tax-free allowances rather than explaining the current $1,800 monthly reduction.I wish members opposite had had the same level of compassion and desire they have now when they were actually in government
12. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists unrelated tax and benefit measures instead of stating the carbon-tax revenue figure requested.Our government is committed to helping middle-class Canadians and those working hard to join the middle class.
13. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats child-benefit and seniors' program talking points instead of addressing household-debt or financial-crisis warnings.Our priority for this government is to help middle-class Canadians, those who are working so hard to join the middle class, and the most vulnerable Canadians.
14. deflected
    FinanceMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates middle-class investment goals without giving any date for returning to balance.Budget 2017 will continue to build on our promise to help middle-class Canadians and those working hard to join them.
15. deflected
    FinanceMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again emphasizes middle-class help and economic growth without addressing the balanced-budget question.In budget 2017, we will continue to focus on helping the middle class and those working hard to join it.
16. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly condemns the senator's statements and affirms the government's view of residential schools.Residential schools were a dark and painful chapter in our history, and comments like these are ill-informed, offensive, and simply wrong.
17. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to calling for resignation by deferring to indigenous peoples.It is very important to leave it to indigenous peoples to decide whether to call for an apology or a resignation.
18. deflected
    Air TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The response ignores the accusation about selling airports and focuses on unrelated priorities.this offers me another opportunity to point out something that I began pointing out last November, and that is that it is of the highest priority that we improve passenger service in the country.
19. deflected
    Air TransportationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Reiterates priorities without addressing the budget or sale claims.our highest priority is improving passenger service.
20. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Answers by highlighting positive projects instead of addressing the alleged misuse or demand.We have approved 127 projects worth $1.36 billion in federal funding and $4.2 billion in combined funding.
21. deflected
    InfrastructureMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Focuses on ongoing work without confronting the specific accusation.the minister and the ministry have a strong working relationship with the Government of Alberta
22. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Explains policies but does not address the specific allegations or timeline for action.the Canada Revenue Agency has very strict post-employment policies for employees who leave positions with the Government of Canada.
23. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts to positive recovery stats instead of answering on charges.Over the past year, that money has allowed us to recover $13 billion, which will be reinvested in health care, education, and infrastructure.
24. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Promotes the appointments process without addressing the specific criticisms.we are proud of the new government-wide appointments process that we introduced. It is open, transparent, and merit-based.
25. answered
    Government AppointmentsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the request for assurance by describing the merit-based appointment process.we introduced a new government-wide appointment process that is open, transparent, and based on merit.
26. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific question on delays and ethical implications by shifting to general talking points about middle-class support.our government is committed to working hard for middle-class Canadians and those working hard to join it.
27. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns away from the accusations to list unrelated government achievements instead of addressing leadership or honesty.That is why we lowered taxes on the middle class.
28. answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly reassures on senior care quality and addresses the concern about negative effects.Retirement Concepts, which is managed and operated by Canadians, will ensure it provides a level of service and quality to those seniors at the highest level.
29. partly answered
    HealthMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the broader context of assisted dying legislation but does not commit to the requested immediate report on advance requests.We are continuing to track that.
30. answered
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly responds to the judicial appointment backlog by explaining the new process and quality focus.I am pleased to stand to speak to the substantive and quality judicial appointments we have made, and to speak to the substantive and quality judicial appointments we will continue to make.
31. answered
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the vacancies and process by highlighting new appointments and reforms.I am pleased to stand to speak to the substantive appointments we have made in judicial appointments to superior courts across the country.
32. answered
    JusticeMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses protecting children by outlining upcoming legislation and its goals.It will have to do with the legalization of access to cannabis under a regulatory regime that will restrict access and will address the very issues the member has raised to ensure that cannabis stays out of the hands of children
33. deflected
    TaxationMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes unrelated programs instead of addressing the RESP question.It is this government that has put in place the Canada child benefit program that has helped hundreds of thousands of children get out of poverty.
34. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the response time but ignores the nine-hour delay claim and why cleanup was abandoned.Within an hour and 20 minutes of the initial call, the Coast Guard tasked assets to respond to this incident.
35. misdirected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer thanks opposition members and discusses NAFTA readiness rather than regional jobs or softwood lumber.We do not always agree, but I am proud that Canada has an official opposition that can rise above partisanship to defend our democracy.
36. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights general CRA investments without addressing KPMG contracts or employee exchanges.our government is very proud to have announced in its last budget a $444-million investment that enabled us to look abroad for $13 billion
37. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states post-employment rules but does not address the KPMG deal or non-prosecution agreement.the Canada Revenue Agency has some of the most stringent post-employment rules in the entire Government of Canada.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists the House business schedule for the requested period.this afternoon we will continue with the debate on the Conservative opposition motion.