Commons debates national security oversight bill for quarter of sitting

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   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to canola exports and attacks the asker instead of addressing the reported Chinese demands.The member opposite should be celebrating this success instead of trying to block access for Canadian farmers.
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   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses general trade goals and consultations without addressing the specific conditions in the report.This is essential to determining whether there is sufficient interest on the part of Canadians and whether this is to our benefit.
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   Standing Orders of the House of CommonsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes modernization and invites discussion but offers no commitment to consensus.I would invite all members to be a part of that discussion.
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   Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise without engaging the accusation of power grabs or disdain.What I see is a Prime Minister who is genuinely trying to bring our parliamentary system forward.
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   Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The response ignores the criticism of control and promotes engagement in the discussion paper.I would really encourage the hon. member, and in fact, all members of the House, to get engaged in this very important discussion.
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   Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on the value of discussion without addressing the cited media criticisms.I believe that the government House leader has brought forward a discussion paper that is worthy of a good talk
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   Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids a direct yes-or-no commitment by emphasizing ongoing debate and optimism.I am an optimistic person, and I am hopeful that at the end of the day, we will see a more modern parliamentary system
8. answered
   HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly highlights the budget's housing investments as the response to urgent needs.it gives me enormous pride to stand here today and tell you about the historic investments in housing this government is making
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   The EnvironmentMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists spending items and explains fund timing but ignores the transit credit and who uses it.With respect to the money the member is talking about, and we have met a number of times, it is the same amount of money, $2 billion for the low-carbon economy fund, but we are responding to provinces that need additional time to flow the money.
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    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes a discussion paper instead of addressing the demand for unanimous consensus on Standing Orders changes.I would challenge all members to get engaged with that discussion.
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    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses personal schedule and possible start times but avoids explaining why the Prime Minister would sit only one day a week.If we could readjust those hours so that I could attend events on a Friday evening where my constituents would love to see me, I am open to that.
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    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Answer disputes the word undemocratic and invites engagement rather than addressing the one-day-a-week accountability claim.If the opposition members would like to take a look and get a better appreciation of what is being proposed in the discussion paper, they would see that there would be more accountability from the government benches
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    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats the call for discussion on start times and ignores the specific accusations of shutting down Fridays and limiting debate.We can say that instead of coming in at 10 o'clock in the morning, why not come in at nine o'clock?
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    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims only Conservatives suggest the Prime Minister works once a week and pivots to modernization without addressing reduced sitting days.there is no Liberal recommending that the Prime Minister work once a week.
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    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Answer asserts the goal is positive modernization and invites ideas but does not rebut the claim of making Parliament easier for the government.I challenge all members of this House, and even to go beyond that, I would like to see individuals from our constituencies come forward with ideas.
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    Official LanguagesMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly rejects the violation claim and lists related budget actions on official languages.The short answer to the hon. member's question is absolutely not.
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    EthicsMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses prior travel policies instead of addressing the ethics violation or the quoted request to admit fault.one of the first things we did after taking office was ask the Clerk of the Privy Council to develop guidelines surrounding reimbursement for travel by sitting prime ministers, their families, and guests.
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    International DevelopmentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses aid contributions and the bank but avoids the question of helping the middle class.Yes, from now on we will be contributing to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
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    International DevelopmentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats points on aid to the poorest without addressing the middle class or the loaded premises about China.My mandate is to refocus Canada's international assistance to help the poorest and most vulnerable people, and there are many such people in Asia.
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    National DefenceMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains some projects but does not account for the full $5.6 billion shortfall mentioned.This is about making sure we have the right money in the right years to pay for the full life-cycle costs of these projects.
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    National DefenceMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to shipbuilding benefits without addressing the defence budget cut or gutting capabilities.The strategy is a long-term commitment and will bring economic benefits to both coasts of our country, and indeed, to suppliers across this country.
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    TelecommunicationsMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly provides details on a new program to expand rural broadband access.Earlier this year, we announced the connect to innovate program, which will invest up to $500 million between now and 2021 to bring broadband Internet access to 300 of Canada's rural and remote communities.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes a commitment to pensions for life but provides no timeline or clear action plan.I can say we remain committed to a pension-for-life option, and this too will better serve veterans and their families.
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    Status of WomenMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists specific funding amounts allocated to gender equality and violence initiatives.$100 million for a gender-based violence strategy, $7 billion for child care, $11 billion for housing, and better parental and care benefits.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states a general principle instead of addressing the budget numbers or the specific request to stand up for Alberta.our government understands that the environment and the economy go hand in hand—
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    EmploymentMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to pipeline job totals and ignores the request for a guarantee on grant usage.I am grateful to the hon. member for giving me the opportunity to talk about jobs in the energy sector in Alberta
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the four themes but does not confirm or deny whether the fund criteria changed.we are very proud of the vision we have put in place for the Canada 150 celebrations
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    Employment InsuranceMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes EI improvements and future changes but does not explain why seasonal workers must wait longer for the spring gap fix.Our government was elected on these commitments, and it is improving EI as we speak.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.The answer points to ongoing consultations and committee work without addressing the minister's lack of progress or the bankruptcy issue.Next year, we will unveil a comprehensive strategy based on these consultations and this work.
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    EthicsMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses RCMP security and new guidelines but avoids the specific cost of the flight food and drink.It is important to note that one of the first things we did after taking office was to ask the Clerk of the Privy Council to develop guidelines
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    TaxationMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the middle-class commitment and tax review without addressing the beer tax increase or the lifestyle accusation.Our government is committed to supporting the middle class and those working hard to join it.
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    Government AccountabilityMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer pivots to a discussion paper on standing orders instead of responding to the list of unanswered questions.the government House leader is trying to assist all of us by providing a discussion paper that will allow us to make modifications to outdated standing orders.
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    PrivacyMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general border crossing statistics instead of addressing privacy protection methods.I would point out that 400,000 people cross back and forth across that border every day, almost always without incident.
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    InfrastructureMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights approved projects but does not address committing to direct municipal funding.We have approved 127 projects with over $1.36 billion in federal funding, for total project costs of $4.2 billion in combined funding.
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    Workforce DevelopmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references agreements with Quebec but pivots to student loan increases without confirming respect for jurisdiction.What we understand from Quebec, for example, is that it stands alone with its student loan program.
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    Workforce DevelopmentMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses budget investments and ongoing conversations without confirming adherence to existing agreements.As it relates to Quebec, yes, we have begun conversations with provinces, territories, and stakeholders, which of course includes Quebec, on ways to improve the labour market development agreements
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    Immigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer indicates the case is under review but cites privacy laws to avoid specifics on intervention.
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    InfrastructureHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The response outlines general northern infrastructure investments without confirming eligibility for the named funds.We will work with the Government of Nunavut as we finalize the details of these programs.