House debates budget as Liberals defend Quebec investments

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions evidence gathering but shifts focus to aid and conferences.We are supporting evidence gathering to achieve that end.
2. deflected
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the accusation of misleading and restates coalition contributions.Canada is proud that we have stepped up in the fight against Daesh by contributing significantly to training on the ground
3. deflected
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the direct question on misleading by restating campaign promises and ally satisfaction.I can assure this House and all Canadians that our allies were very pleased with the level of contribution Canadians offered over the past months
4. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores Bombardier criticism and pivots to middle-class tax cuts and child benefits.We lowered taxes for the middle class and increased them for the wealthiest 1%.
5. misdirected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Turns to defending the Bombardier loan instead of addressing autism funding.On Bombardier, I do need to point out that this was a loan that we were happy to make to invest in specific projects
6. deflected
   Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids explaining the inconsistency by inviting general suggestions on modernization.I encourage the member opposite to continue contributing suggestions on how we can improve the working atmosphere in the House
7. deflected
   Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Restates intent to modernize without addressing the power-grab accusation.we are pleased that we have brought forward proposals to help modernize Parliament, and I look forward to start discussing the various options in committee.
8. deflected
   JusticeMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the request for numbers and repeats reasons for legalization instead.Decriminalizing cannabis will do nothing to protect our kids and nothing to counter organized crime
9. deflected
   JusticeMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to legalization benefits without addressing charges, records or hypocrisy claim.our focus on legalization and control of cannabis is on protecting our kids and on getting the money out of organized crime's pockets.
10. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores executive pay and bailout conditions, pivoting to general aerospace job claims.The loan we made to Bombardier that is focused on two specific products, the C Series airplane and the Global 7000, demonstrates that we believe in the strong future for the aerospace industry in this country
11. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats investment benefits without addressing job cuts or repayment conditions.we believe in the strong future for the aerospace industry in this country, and are happy to make investments that will lead to good jobs, growth and opportunities not just right now but for decades to come.
12. deflected
    Steel IndustryMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to general steel industry engagement without addressing retirees' benefits or government intervention.we are working in a constructive, productive way to promote and defend our North American steel industry
13. deflected
    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response pivots to improving House tone instead of addressing accountability or work schedule changes.I accept any suggestions and opportunities the member has.
14. deflected
    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer emphasizes serving Canadians and diversity without engaging the rule-change or consent issue.the important thing is to ensure that we are serving Canadians well.
15. deflected
    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response invites suggestions on improving the House rather than addressing the specific accountability concerns raised.I encourage the member to bring forward those concrete suggestions so we can work together to make sure the House serves Canadians better
16. deflected
    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer restates willingness to be accountable without addressing the proposed rule changes or transparency reductions.I am happy to be held accountable by Canadians and by people in the House every single day.
17. deflected
    Access to InformationMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights general openness pledges without explaining the delay in legislation or the minister's absence from committee.We continue to look forward to ways to improve and increase the level of transparency and accountability of this government.
18. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the new process broadly while ignoring the specific qualification concerns about the appointee.one of the commitments we made and are keeping from our election campaign is to renew and modernize the appointments process
19. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response reiterates diversity and merit focus without addressing the mismatch between the appointee's resume and the port authority requirements.We are very much focused on the quality and diversity of the appointments we make.
20. deflected
    EthicsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids any explanation of the vacation costs by redirecting to the Ethics Commissioner.this was a personal family vacation. I am more than happy to continue to engage with the Ethics Commissioner and her office on any questions related to this travel.
21. misdirected
    EthicsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the vacation question entirely and shifts to public transit policy instead.with regard to the tax credit for public transit, that measure was introduced to promote the use of public transit.
22. deflected
    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer does not commit to avoiding unilateral rule changes and instead poses its own question about the nature of change.what will that change look like? How do we change this place so it becomes better able to serve?
23. deflected
    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids giving a yes-or-no assurance against unilateral changes and pivots to general modernization talk.I am very pleased to suggest various ways in which hon. members may contribute to the process and to developing our approach to modernization.
24. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the request for an apology and instead praises the minister without addressing the emails or allies' requests.Our allies were rightly interested in how Canada was going to continue to participate in the coalition against Daesh
25. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the call for the minister to tell the truth and instead highlights government pride in supporting the armed forces.this government is very proud of what it is doing to give our armed forces the equipment and support needed to carry out the mandate entrusted to them by Canadians and this government.
26. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids any apology or admission of misleading statements and pivots to general claims about evidence-based decisions.We make decisions based on facts, based on evidence, and based on the best way to move forward.
27. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the Phoenix pay problem but does not address the bonuses or set an example for Bombardier.it is unacceptable that anyone should have to work without adequate, reliable pay.
28. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references flood mitigation funding and work with first nations but offers no specifics on long-term action for Peguis.We are working indeed with first nations to ensure that they are safe and taken care of through this particular crisis.
29. deflected
    HealthMike Lake (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks the asker and pivots to Bombardier jobs without addressing the autism funding decision or contrast raised.On the issue of funding for Bombardier, we made sure that we are investing in the kinds of things that will lead to good jobs—
30. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response notes interest in the report and general principles but supplies no timeline or commitment on legislation.We are also very interested in this report that has come forward.