NDP motion on infrastructure bank takes up nearly half the day

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1. deflected
   InfrastructureRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes general funding plans without addressing the KPMG report or expert warnings cited.We are proud that the bank will help deliver more infrastructure than is needed in communities from coast to coast to coast.
2. deflected
   InfrastructureRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights consultations and stakeholder roles but avoids the specific issues of tolls, fees, and PR risks.They are the ones who select the projects.
3. deflected
   InfrastructureRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to the percentage of funding through the bank without engaging the cash-for-access or expert criticisms.out of the $186 billion that we are investing in Canadian communities, only 8% will be delivered through the bank.
4. misdirected
   InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses community funding allocations instead of addressing conflict of interest or BlackRock allegations.We have dedicated $2 billion for small communities only so we can help build the infrastructure those communities need.
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   InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer offers the public presentation and compares to the past government without clarifying the blacked-out meeting details.the presentation we made to investors is available to the public and the hon. member is welcome to read it.
6. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes past consultations including the asker but does not address withdrawing the legislation or conducting a study.We have been consulting with our partners for the last year to establish the Canada infrastructure bank.
7. misdirected
   InfrastructureMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes riding projects and attacks the NDP instead of committing to no tolls or user fees.that would not happen if her party were in power, because New Democrats have no plan for infrastructure.
8. deflected
   InfrastructureMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes pension fund investments without addressing the KPMG warnings or reconsidering the bank.We will continue to invest in our traditional funding models.
9. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer rebuts the money flow claim but ignores the infrastructure bank and private investor priority.Mr. Speaker, the hon. member is absolutely incorrect when he says money is slow in flowing.
10. deflected
    InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses stakeholder work and projects but avoids the access disparity and consultation question.We want to work with unions. We want to work with the building trades.
11. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights sector support and jobs but sidesteps the family control and step-aside request.Shareholders are now taking their action; they are responding.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer pivots to government branding and ignores all listed expenses.our government have made it very clear to the world that Canada is back.
13. deflected
    EthicsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government’s record instead of addressing current spending items.after 10 years, the Harper government added $150 billion to the national debt
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    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer promotes the child benefit and avoids any explanation of the cited expenditures.We introduced the Canada child benefit, which is helping nine out of 10 Canadian families.
15. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer touts job numbers but does not address the deficit overrun or express a view on spending control.Our plan is working. In the past year, more than 250,000 new jobs were created
16. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms ongoing work and union collaboration but supplies no completion date.I want to reassure public servants that we are working hard to fix the problems with the Phoenix pay system.
17. deflected
    PensionsMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the bill's goals and consultation willingness without addressing the sham claim or withdrawal request.We are willing to take all the necessary time to give all parties the opportunity to share their suggestions regarding this process.
18. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming or denying partisanship and instead restates general appointment principles without specifics.As far as appointments are concerned, our government is firmly committed to having a strong, open, and transparent appointment process and finding the best candidate for each position.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the same general commitment to process without addressing the specific partisan nomination or withdrawal request.Our government is firmly committed to a rigorous, open, and transparent process for all public appointments.
20. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. David Sweet (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the policy of engagement with Iran and opposition to specific issues but does not address the Baha'i leaders release demand.The best way to advance human rights and consular issues in Iran is by speaking directly with the regime.
21. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the engagement policy and criticizes the prior government without addressing the specific question about listening to Cotler.The former government's policy of isolation did not work.
22. partly answered
    MarijuanaMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges examining international commitments but provides no concrete action on the July 1 deadline or treaty breach.We are currently examining a range of issues that include our international commitments.
23. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that the investigation is ongoing and cannot comment further, addressing the request.Environment and Climate Change Canada's investigation of Volkswagen is ongoing, and I cannot comment further.
24. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms consideration of the committee recommendations but gives no timeline or commitment on implementation.We are carefully considering those, including the recommendations around Magnitsky and about sanctions measures for human rights violations and foreign corruption.
25. deflected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the report but shifts to Russia sanctions instead of addressing action on fraud recommendations.However, our position on Russia is clear. We have implemented more sanctions than the previous government.
26. misdirected
    EthicsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the Venezuela tickets question and pivots to unrelated trade achievements.Speaking of the economy and American friends, we know how to get trade deals done.
27. deflected
    EthicsPeter Van Loan (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer continues listing trade deals without engaging the cabinet comment.We have overturned discriminatory COOL legislation in the U.S.. We have completed CETA negotiations.
28. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details OAS actions on Venezuela but does not address targeted sanctions or Broadway tickets.On April 3, Canada took a leadership role in co-sponsoring an OAS resolution to reiterate our call on Venezuela to restore constitutional order and respect democratic rights.
29. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes existing mechanisms but does not commit to supporting the bill for new crossing authority.There are already mechanisms in place to consider the need for railway crossings.
30. answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses joint ownership efforts with the Inuit Heritage Trust.Parks Canada is working with the Inuit Heritage Trust to establish joint ownership of the artifacts.
31. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses meetings and upcoming legislation but does not confirm protection of farmers' shipping rights.we will be coming forward shortly with modern freight rail legislation.
32. deflected
    TaxationMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists budget spending items without addressing deferred cash tickets for farmers.We have announced $70 million to science research to add onto the $30 million originally in the previous budget.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general commitments without addressing the specific delays, firings, or immediate actions requested.We are confident that the commission has the tools, the resources, and the networks to ensure that the voices of families are heard and that they have the support they need.
34. partly answered
    SeniorsMr. Mark Warawa (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists specific policy changes on seniors but ignores the demand for a dedicated minister and national strategy.We have reintroduced 65 years as the age of eligibility to receive old age security, which means that 100,000 vulnerable seniors will not need to enter into severe poverty.
35. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights the oceans protection plan without addressing the missed deadline, lack of legislation, or funding.It is an extremely ambitious plan that is going to make our maritime waters safer for future generations.
36. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses process steps and talks with officials but does not commit to building the bypass as quickly as possible.We are determining whether we can speed up the process.
37. answered
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the court ruling and federal role while noting respect for jurisdictions.The Supreme Court has already said that the federal government had a role to play in managing the systemic risks on capital markets.
38. deflected
    Interests of QuebecMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to general benefits for municipalities without addressing the location decision or Quebec motion.We feel that regardless of the location, every municipality will benefit from the creation of the infrastructure bank
39. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a clear schedule of House business for the requested weeks.