Ethics commissioner probes Trudeau private-island vacation

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer promotes Liberal policies without addressing the listed taxes or future plans.We raised taxes for the wealthiest 1% so that we could lower them for the middle class.
2. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to free national parks access instead of addressing fee increases on camping and fishing.I agree entirely with the member opposite that Canadians love to get outdoors and enjoy our wilderness, which is why I am so proud that this government has made it free access to Canada's national parks for our 150th birthday.
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   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again highlights free parks without addressing campsite fee hikes or fairness comparison.I am tremendously proud to remind Canadians that this year access to our national parks is absolutely free.
4. partly answered
   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges importance but defers to committee without a yes/no commitment.I respect Parliament and the work done in committees.
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   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to judicial appointments of women rather than addressing support for the bill.That is why we are proud that 60% of our appointments to judge positions at the federal level were women.
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   The BudgetMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer criticizes prior government omnibus use without defending the current bill's scope.the previous government used omnibus bills to prevent debate in the House and to limit the ability of MPs to examine what was in the budget by putting all kinds of different things in one single budget.
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   The BudgetMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer continues to contrast with previous government instead of addressing the current bill's content.I saw for many years the previous government use omnibus legislation as a way of avoiding debate, as a way of putting everything into a piece of legislation, whether or not it had links to it.
8. answered
   Government AccountabilityMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly explains actions taken to strengthen PBO independence as promised.we are proud to be following through on our commitment to strengthen the independence of the parliamentary budget officer
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   Government AccountabilityMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concerns but pivots to general benefits without addressing the three specific questions posed.Thanks to this bill, you will have improved access to an officer of Parliament, the parliamentary budget officer, who will be able to do what is expected.
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    EthicsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids specifics about the helicopter trip or cargo by deferring to the commissioner without addressing the accusations.As I have said many times, I am very happy to work with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and to answer any questions she may have.
11. misdirected
    EthicsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Le très hon. Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to praising Malala and Harper's role instead of addressing the vacation cost or humility criticism.I would like to point out that she became an honorary citizen thanks to a unanimous vote in the House of Commons.
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    EthicsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the spending accusation by deferring to the commissioner and pivoting to tax policy achievements.We are happy to work with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to answer any questions the member may have.
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    EthicsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids apologizing or clarifying the vacation by again deferring to the commissioner and shifting to policy wins.we will continue to work with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to answer any questions she may have.
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    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refuses to provide documentation or clarify the RCMP claim, instead deferring to the commissioner.as I have said many times, I am happy to work with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to answer all questions she may have so that she can determine that indeed all the rules were appropriately followed.
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    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids detailing what was told to the commissioner or confirming a meeting, pivoting to general confidence in public trust.we are happy to engage on an ongoing basis with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
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    EthicsMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming the helicopter statement's accuracy by deferring to the commissioner and attributing decisions to the RCMP.as we know, it is the RCMP that makes recommendations about the most secure way for the prime minister to travel.
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    EthicsMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the yes/no question and pivots to unrelated government priorities.What I continue to work on is focusing on the things that matter to Canadians, whether it is lowering taxes for the middle class and raising them on the wealthiest 1%
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    EthicsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue's seriousness but avoids addressing the helicopter or rules violation by shifting to general ethics cooperation and priorities.That is why I am so happy to work with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and answer any questions she has on this issue.
19. partly answered
    Public SafetyTony Clement (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses security seriousness and process but does not disclose the threat details or protection steps requested.I can reassure Canadians that we always do everything necessary to ensure that Canadians are safe, while at the same time protecting their charter rights and freedoms.
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    Public SafetyMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives general assurances on safety without addressing the specific revoked clearances or secret plan at Trudeau airport.Our security agencies and police agencies work carefully every day to ensure that people are safe as they travel through our airports and elsewhere.
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    Public SafetyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates general safety work and oversight but evades the specific facts about employees still working at the airport.I am very pleased to know that a committee made up of parliamentarians from all parties will be overseeing the actions of our police and national security agencies
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    MarijuanaMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the direct yes/no question on a criminal record and instead explains marijuana legalization rationale.we are moving forward on legalizing marijuana for two reasons.
23. answered
    Steel IndustryMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly responds by stating the Prime Minister raised the issue with Chinese leadership during a visit.I was in China last year and actually brought it up directly with the Chinese leadership.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the vacation context and ethics cooperation but does not explain the helicopter choice or alleged story inconsistency.this was a family vacation to visit an old time friend.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims willingness to cooperate but provides no details on meetings and pivots to unrelated policy topics.Again, this government remains focused on the things Canadians are talking to us about every day, right across the country: whether it is how we will secure retirement for their aging parents, we talk about strengthening the CPP and increasing the GIS;
26. partly answered
    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the omnibus bill criticism by claiming thematic linkage but does not fully engage the Standing Orders commitment question.That is why in the legislation we put forward, including in the budget legislation we put forward, everything is related to the budget.
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    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the hypocrisy charge and reframes as an invitation for input without addressing the specific concerns raised.I am pleased to hear the member's passion for reforming our democracy and I am excited to get all input from members of this House on how we can improve and modernize the functioning of this House.
28. answered
    HealthMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms an agreement with provinces including B.C. to negotiate lower drug prices.I am pleased to confirm that this is exactly what we signed an agreement to do with the B.C. government, and indeed with all governments across this country.
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    Fisheries and OceansMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights a broad oceans plan but does not address support for the specific abandoned vessels bill or the missed deadline.I was pleased to be out in B.C. a number of months with the Minister of Transport and the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard to announce a historic oceans protection plan
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    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses multilateral work on Syria but avoids any commitment on Magnitsky legislation or the Senate bill.On the issue of Russia, I think the Russian government has a very serious choice to make: whether it continues to support the war crime-committing, bloodthirsty regime of Bashar al-Assad
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    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes working with allies but offers no timeline or action on implementing the committee report or Magnitsky act.That is why we are working so carefully with our colleagues and allies around the world to ensure that we are holding governments, like the Russian government, to account on the choices they make
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    International DevelopmentPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends re-engagement with UNRWA but does not address the specific concerns about hate education or alternative aid delivery.Our re-engagement with UNRWA is actually allowing us to hold to closer account the choices and the funding that is delivered through that mechanism.
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    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes domestic infrastructure spending and expertise without addressing duplication or funds sent to China.Participating in infrastructure investments all around the world makes good sense for Canadian know-how and for Canadian investors.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights funding and relationship with Indigenous peoples while avoiding the specific justice question posed.That is why we are working so hard to invest historic amounts of money, $8.4 billion in our first budget, billions more in the most recent budget, to begin the long work of creating opportunities and parity for indigenous peoples across this country.
35. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes new appointment process and vacancies to be filled but does not explain the missing advisory committee.In Quebec, there are 163 federal judicial appointments. There are six vacant positions that we will fill shortly.
36. answered
    EducationMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly confirms emphasis on girls' education and G7 focus matching the multiple requests in the question.I can assure all members of the House that next year, in our G7 presidency, there will be a strong emphasis on gender equality and opportunity for women and girls across the world and here at home, including an emphasis on education.