Liberals push budget bill as opposition attacks infrastructure bank

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1. deflected
   National DefenceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.Response praises minister and policy without addressing resignation demand or PM accountability.the minister has the highest regard for the members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their service.
2. deflected
   National DefenceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.Response discusses benefits and retroactive pay but ignores specific claims of false promises and hardship.we will make sure that our troops have all the necessary benefits to carry out their duties.
3. misdirected
   National DefenceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.Response shifts focus to a different minister attending the event instead of addressing the defence minister's absence or credibility.it was a pleasure for the Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence to participate at the party Under the Stars, held this week on Tuesday.
4. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.Response highlights minister's background and policy review without addressing resignation call or loss of credibility.Today, the minister and the government are responsible for making sure that our Canadian Armed Forces have all the equipment they need to successfully carry out their missions
5. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.Response uses anecdote of warm welcome to counter credibility loss while criticizing the asker for missing the event.it is too bad that the member for Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles did not attend last night's gala to commemorate the Battle of the Atlantic, because the minister received a very warm welcome.
6. deflected
   Government AccountabilityMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Response restates commitment to PBO independence and committee review but avoids the specific question about Speakers rejecting the plan.our government is committed to making the parliamentary budget officer more independent, which is what the bill recently introduced in the House of Commons sets out to do.
7. partly answered
   Government AccountabilityMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Response directly counters the hypocrisy claim on omnibus bills and PBO independence by referencing the bill's provisions.when it comes to omnibus legislation, we are the ones proposing the Speaker be able to separate omnibus legislation if there are concerns.
8. deflected
   InfrastructureMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Response explains the infrastructure bank's purpose but ignores the request to define conflict of interest regarding private sector involvement.The infrastructure bank, let us be clear, is only $15 billion out of more than a $180-billion transformational plan.
9. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates bank purpose and size without addressing BlackRock control claim.The infrastructure bank, it bears repeating, is only $15 billion out of more than a $180-billion transformational plan.
10. misdirected
    National DefenceMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to general fundraising transparency instead of addressing missed veterans fundraiser.Political parties and leadership campaigns will be required to promptly and publicly disclose fundraising event information.
11. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses the minister's admission and apology but not the call to step aside.last weekend, the minister admitted that he made a mistake in describing his role.
12. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to mandate and policy development without explaining the misrepresentation.the first responsibility of the Minister of National Defence and our government is to look after our troops
13. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer ignores resignation demand and repeats defence policy consultation talking points.over the past year, the minister has been in consultation with experts, Canadians, and all MPs in order to develop a defence policy
14. deflected
    National DefenceMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids honesty question by restating policy work and caucus support.the minister has the confidence of the Prime Minister and the entire caucus.
15. deflected
    National DefenceMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer sidesteps step-down demand with praise for policy consultations.The consultations he undertook had not happened in 20 years.
16. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses timeline and investments to end water advisories.In budget 2016 investments, we have already had 201 projects in 159 communities, serving over 196,000 indigenous Canadians.
17. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states a timeline and funding but does not address advisories added under Liberals or the specific criticism of the Prime Minister.Our goal is to make sure that we have clean drinking water in all indigenous communities by 2021 in Canada, and we are going to work hard to meet that goal.
18. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats the government's plan and downplays the bank size without addressing the privatization of returns or the economist's question.The infrastructure bank is $15 billion out of more than a $180 billion transformational plan for the 21st century.
19. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats prior talking points on the bank as one tool without addressing the $34 billion shift or the policy shop critique.it is worth repeating that this is but one tool in the arsenal that we have to deliver great quality jobs, great infrastructure
20. misdirected
    InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the $35 billion clause and risk question, pivoting to general praise of the plan instead of engaging the legislation cited.Our plan is to invest $15 billion out of a more than $180 billion transformational plan.
21. misdirected
    InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Answer changes subject entirely to family benefits and attacks on the wealthy rather than addressing the infrastructure bank control or risk issues raised.With our family allocation through taxing the 1%, we have delivered billions to families who need it the most, for school supplies, for food.
22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists plan elements but does not address missing targets, delays in methane rules, or the call for ambitious targets and transparency.This includes putting a price on pollution, making polluters pay.
23. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites new funding and revenue impact but does not address the doubling of wealthy non-payers or the two-tier system claim.Building on a previous investment of $444 million last year, budget 2017 invests an additional $524 million to crack down on tax evasion and to improve compliance.
24. answered
    Softwood LumberMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly acknowledges affected communities and states immediate actions plus task force work to defend the industry.We are taking immediate action to help companies, workers, and local communities affected by these unfair and punitive duties.
25. deflected
    Softwood LumberMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). loaded question.Answer opposes the tax and mentions talks with US but avoids why prior agreement was not signed or when regions will be prioritized.The coalition never offered conditions that Canada could accept.
26. partly answered
    TaxationMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges consultations on the deferral but does not confirm or refute the removal of the tool.Budget 2017 launches consultations with farmers and stakeholders on this tax deferral, and we want to hear from farmers before moving forward.
27. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.Answer states contact has occurred and science investment is planned but does not address meeting the specific fisherman.We understand this is a difficult time for the fish harvesters in communities affected by the recent fisheries management decision, but we are investing in science.
28. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer commits to deploying resources but supplies no timeline for stopping new pay errors.Our government remains resolutely focused on addressing the issue and on deploying the resources, financial and human, needed to address this situation.
29. answered
    Official LanguagesMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly cites new funding and bilingual appointment policy to resolve access delays.Budget 2017 proposes to provide $2 million over two years to the Courts Administration Service to enhance federal courts' ability to make decisions available in both English and French.
30. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks prior government layoffs instead of addressing current unpaid cases or urgent fixes.I can assure the member that our government is certainly taking positive action, unlike the previous government that acted recklessly and left us this mess after it laid off 700 compensation advisers.
31. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer expresses commitment to rail safety but cuts off without confirming funding for Lac-Mégantic projects.Our government is firmly committed to improving rail safety.
32. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends balanced approach and pipeline approvals but does not address the specific credit change or intent to phase out sector.We did in one year what the previous government could not do in a decade: approve pipelines, while at the same protecting our oceans, pricing carbon pollution, and working with indigenous peoples.
33. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly refutes the premise of ongoing extradition negotiations while affirming human rights priorities.Canada and China are not extradition partners. There are no extradition negotiations.
34. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to general funding of NGOs and labour contributions without addressing office renovations or skilled trades funding.That is why we have funded over 300 projects across the country to address gender-based violence and to improve economic outcomes and leadership for women and girls.
35. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses general radioactive waste policy but does not state a position on the specific Chalk River facility.Radioactive waste owners are responsible for developing and implementing fully funded solutions for the safe and secure management of their waste.
36. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes AECL's operational model without addressing the nuclear waste facility location or safety concerns raised.Under this model, AECL continues to own the land, facilities, assets, and liabilities, whereas the workforce, the licences, and all other aspects of running the site are part of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories' business.
37. answered
    Softwood LumberMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms commitment to loan guarantees and existing programs for affected forestry communities.Protecting forestry jobs means moving quickly to provide companies and communities with full access to existing loan guarantees and employment and economic diversification programs and expanding export markets while we fight these unfair tariffs on Canada's forestry industry.
38. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges consultations and intent for reform but provides no timeline for changes to the Nutrition North program.We are hoping, very soon, to be able to launch a new program.