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1. deflected
   Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses internal coordination but does not address the timeline for action with the US.We are working tirelessly to make sure that happens.
2. partly answered
   Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Provides evidence of direct US engagement but focuses on process rather than immediate resolution.this morning I spent 45 minutes on the phone with Wilbur Ross, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, talking about the softwood lumber issue.
3. deflected
   The BudgetDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The response addresses omnibus bills instead of the PBO respect question.The budget implementation bill that we introduced contains budget measures only and nothing else.
4. misdirected
   TaxationCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts focus to previous Conservative policies rather than current government actions.under the Conservatives, low- and middle-income Canadians were stuck with the bill for the increased costs of government services.
5. deflected
   Government AccountabilityCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). rhetorical question.Emphasizes positive actions without addressing the timeline or hiding from mistakes.Our government is committed to giving more independence to the parliamentary budget officer.
6. partly answered
   MarijuanaMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on future legislation without mentioning support or pardons for existing convictions.Creating a comprehensive and responsible system will take time, but that is necessary to get this right.
7. deflected
   MarijuanaMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Reiterates commitment to legislation without addressing past convictions or pardons.I am very pleased to inform the member that he will not have to wait longer for legislation because we are introducing comprehensive legislation later today.
8. deflected
   MarijuanaMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses the need for legislation but sidesteps the immediate request to halt arrests.We really look forward to introducing this bill later today.
9. deflected
   MarijuanaMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general policy goals without addressing the specific prevention funding or transition plan requested.Creating a comprehensive and responsible system will take time, but it is necessary to get this right.
10. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The response challenges the questioner to attack integrity rather than addressing the allegations of ties or cronyism.if the hon. gentleman wants to attack the integrity of Anne McLellan , good luck.
11. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The response denies but pivots to threatening legal action instead of providing facts on connections.If the hon. gentleman would like to make those suggestions outside the House, I am sure Ms. McLellan will meet him in court.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general travel support and consultations without addressing who instructed the trip or law-breaking claim.The resources that were provided to him are exactly the same as has been the case for previous prime ministers.
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific allegation about the helicopter statement and pivots to general duties.Wherever the Prime Minister travels, he must always be in a position to carry out his official duties.
14. deflected
    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes consultations and investments instead of addressing changes to Standing Orders or accountability reduction.we have taken unprecedented levels of public consultation.
15. partly answered
    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses working with parties on modernization but rejects unanimous consent by denying a veto to one party.we will not give the Conservatives a veto over our campaign commitments to Canadians.
16. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the system's importance but offers no explanation for the specific delay in implementing sections.National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces are looking closely at this matter to improve the conditions of all men and women in uniform.
17. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids confirming or denying the specific plan to dismantle the policy.Consultations are under way, and the department is engaging with first nations as well as recreational and commercial harvesters.
18. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Ted Falk (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Directly denies the premise of a cover-up and explains the data release process.No, indeed, Mr. Speaker, we have taken steps among CBSA, the RCMP, and the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to try to comprehensively collect all of the data
19. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Directly rejects the muzzling claim and states more data is being released than before.nothing could be further from the truth.
20. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses compensation changes but does not explain why some troops face reduced pay or food bank use.we are committed to providing appropriate compensation to our troops for the remarkable work they are do in Canadian Armed Forces operations.
21. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses equipment needs and procurement instead of providing evidence of the capability gap.our government is determined to provide our men and women in uniform with the equipment they need
22. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Notes NAFTA has not started and emphasizes cultural diversity without declaring the exemption non-negotiable.NAFTA negotiations have not begun. However, if Canada receives notification of the intent to negotiate, we will be ready.
23. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). substantive question.Gives a vague timeline but no specific date or commitment for funding.we anticipate decisions will be made in the near future.
24. deflected
    Interprovincial TradeMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Praises the trade deal and quotes an industry figure instead of addressing the Supreme Court request.landing a new interprovincial trade deal is no small achievement.
25. answered
    Rail TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the timeline by stating legislation will come shortly after consultations.We will be bringing forward modern freight rail legislation quite shortly.
26. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Kevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer provides appointment statistics but ignores the claim about criminals going free.Since being elected, we have appointed 51 judges, including 22 deputy judges, across the country.
27. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the accusation of reluctance and instead promotes the appointment process.These positions that Canadians fill are very important positions, and we take them very seriously.
28. answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer addresses the high-frequency train status by confirming study funding and upcoming decisions.We allocated $3.3 million in the 2016 budget to examine the possibility of a high-frequency train between Windsor and Quebec City.
29. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and mentions meetings but provides no specific actions or timeline.We understand that we need to be working also with the provinces to find a solution.
30. deflected
    TaxationMr. Mark Warawa (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the GST-on-carbon-tax claim and restates general tax policy achievements.We lowered taxes on middle-class Canadians.
31. deflected
    TaxationMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the revenue-neutrality accusation by focusing on middle-class benefits and jobs.As we think about taxes, we are thinking about how we can lower the impact on middle-class Canadians
32. deflected
    TaxationMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the new taxes and deficits question by highlighting job creation numbers.Over the last year, 286,000 new jobs have been created in the country, 81% full time.
33. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists government programs but does not address the budget criticism or employer incentives.We are equipping the youth for the jobs of today and the jobs of tomorrow by providing those opportunities in skills training, apprenticeships, access to post-secondary education, co-op placements, work integrated learning opportunities, and summer jobs, doubling the number of summer jobs that went 10 years under the last government without any investment.
34. answered
    JusticeMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states support for studying the bill and opposition to organ harvesting.Of course this government stands against the harvesting of organs. We look forward to studying the bill when it goes to committee, and receiving a report back.
35. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the review process without addressing the claim of failing to examine net benefits or impose guarantees.when we looked at the file, we made sure that we did the proper net economic benefit examination.
36. deflected
    The BudgetMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer restates general budget goals instead of addressing the mammoth-bill or broken-promise claims.the budget is really about improving the lives of middle-class Canadians and boosting our economy.
37. partly answered
    MarijuanaMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.Answer mentions working with provinces on health and safety but does not promise to respect Quebec jurisdiction.we are going to continue to work hard and work with them to protect Canadians' health and safety.
38. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms receipt of the letter and states decisions will be made in partnership with indigenous peoples.Any decision on this issue will be made, of course, in full partnership with indigenous peoples.
39. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Ted Falk (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer commits to providing the statistics once published.these statistics will be published very shortly, and I will make sure the hon. gentleman gets a copy as soon as they are available.
40. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly outlines the legislative agenda upon return.Upon our return on Monday, May 1, we will commence second reading debate of Bill C-44 , the budget legislation, for the week.