House debates non-confidence motion in defence minister

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1. answered
   Public SafetyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly details specific assistance measures in response to the flooding query.I can confirm that approximately 1,650 Canadian Forces members were deployed and Ontario has also requested help with 250,000 sandbags, which are on their way.
2. deflected
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response defends the minister's record but avoids addressing the exaggeration allegations.I still have full confidence in the Minister of National Defence . He has an exceptional record of service to his country
3. deflected
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates the minister's record without engaging the specific claims of exaggeration.the Minister of National Defence has an exceptional record of service to his country, whether it is as a police officer, as a decorated army veteran or, indeed, now as Minister of National Defence and MP.
4. deflected
   InfrastructureRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response discusses infrastructure needs but sidesteps the conflict of interest with BlackRock.We got elected on a commitment to invest in Canada's communities, invest in our infrastructure, which is why we put forward a plan for $180 billion of investments in infrastructure that is going to make a difference in Canadians' lives.
5. deflected
   InfrastructureRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes collaboration without addressing the alleged conflict of interest.We believe in collaboration. We believe in working with people.
6. partly answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response notes past inquiries but does not explain the shift in position on a new inquiry.That is why we are pleased that over the years there have been six different inquiries of different sorts into the Afghan detainee issue, including one ongoing right now.
7. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the existence of inquiries without addressing the blocking of a full inquiry.as I said, there have been six different inquiries of different sorts into this issue, including one that is still ongoing.
8. answered
   Disaster AssistanceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides concrete details on deployed resources and future assistance for flood victims.To date, we have sent 1,650 Canadian Forces members to help. We are sending sandbags, and we will also be there to help clean up and provide assistance in the days to come.
9. answered
   Disaster AssistanceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits federal support for cleanup and rebuilds after floods.yes, the federal government will be there in the coming weeks and months to work with communities facing cleanup, facing rebuilds.
10. deflected
    Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general commitment without addressing when the government will negotiate.we are seeking a good deal for Canada, not just any deal.
11. deflected
    Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to speed and instead emphasizes a good deal without new action.What matters is to have a good agreement for Canada and Quebec.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer is cut off and provides no response to the question about Broadway tickets.
13. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to praising Newfoundland's response to 9/11 instead of addressing ticket spending.I am so proud of the response of the people of Newfoundland to the tragedy of 9/11.
14. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the bank generally but does not address the conflict of interest or P3 Canada comparison.The infrastructure bank will be accountable to Parliament.
15. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to overall infrastructure plan without addressing BlackRock involvement or foreign priorities.We have put forward an ambitious plan of more than $180 billion that we will invest.
16. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes private capital mobilization but avoids confirming or denying tolls and fees.our government understands that investing in infrastructure helps to grow the economy, create long-term growth, and jobs for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
17. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general benefits of the bank but ignores the question about the rushed announcement timing.we see that every Canadian municipality has the potential to benefit from the bank, regardless of where the bank is located.
18. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the minister's mandate instead of addressing the integrity question.the first responsibility of the Minister of National Defence and our government is to look after our troops
19. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the apology and retraction but avoids the call to step down.the Minister of National Defence admitted last week that he made a mistake in describing his role.
20. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the minister's record instead of addressing the resignation demand.the government is proud of the Minister of National Defence 's service as an anti-gang officer in Vancouver
21. deflected
    National DefenceMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on the minister's regard for troops rather than responding to the resignation request.the Minister of National Defence is a former reservist.
22. partly answered
    Government AccountabilityMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the intent for independence and openness to amendments but not the specific restrictions mentioned.our government is committed to providing greater independence to the parliamentary budget officer
23. deflected
    Government AccountabilityMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer repeats the commitment to independence without addressing what is being hidden.our government is committed to providing greater independence to the parliamentary budget officer
24. deflected
    Government AccountabilityMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates openness to amendments without explaining the veto power issue.our government is determined to make the parliamentary budget officer more independent.
25. deflected
    Government AccountabilityMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the government's position on PBO independence without addressing the request to remove specific clauses.We are encouraging all members to work together.
26. deflected
    Government AccountabilityPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the talking point about advancing PBO independence and sending the bill to committee without addressing the veto concern.We look forward to working with him and others to improve the bill to ensure we accomplish the objective of an effective and independent parliamentary budget officer.
27. deflected
    Government AccountabilityPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer counters with the government's view on PBO reporting structure but avoids the specific accusation of silencing the PBO.What our government is saying is that we support the independence of the parliamentary budget officer.
28. partly answered
    ShippingMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the situation and states an investigation is under way but provides no details on timeline or recourse for victims.We are currently assessing the situation, and the investigation is still under way.
29. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the previous government instead of outlining new concrete steps to resolve Phoenix pay issues.What we will not do is what the Conservatives did.
30. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains that the committee decides its own studies and lists current mandated work.Presently we are studying immigration consultants, an issue of tremendous importance, and the House mandated us to do an Atlantic immigration study
31. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses border enforcement generally but ignores the specific comparison to Broadway spending and the safe third country loophole.our priority is applying Canadian law and keeping Canadians safe.
32. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Ted Falk (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes a prior visit and criticizes the opposition rather than committing to a new visit by the Prime Minister.It is interesting that a good many of the citizens of that community challenged the opposition members for the kind of attitude that they were displaying on this issue.
33. deflected
    Interprovincial TradeMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The minister discusses alcohol liberalization efforts but avoids addressing the specific request to intervene in the Supreme Court case.With regard to alcohol, we are going to continue to work with the provinces in a manner that is going to be productive, thoughtful, and progressive, a good result for Canadian consumers.
34. partly answered
    Canada PostMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines steps taken and notes ongoing deliberation but does not explain the specific holdup on door-to-door delivery.The government continues to deliberate on this matter and will be furnishing a full response later this spring.
35. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The minister directly clarifies that no extradition treaty negotiations are occurring with China.Canada and China are not extradition partners, and there are no extradition treaty negotiations.
36. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The response criticizes the prior government and states a general position without addressing the request for loan guarantees.We will challenge them before international tribunals and we will win, as we have in every previous case.
37. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers short- and long-term strategies for the sector but does not address the call for loan guarantees.We are looking at strategies that in the short term will look at workers who may lose their jobs.
38. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The minister explains the infrastructure plan's broad benefits without engaging the accusation about Toronto bankers profiting.Less than 10% of that will be delivered to the infrastructure bank.