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1. misdirected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses accessibility law consultations instead of taxation or working with provinces on disability support.We met with over 6,000 Canadians and groups during the consultation process.
2. deflected
   InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the platform on private capital engagement without addressing who bears profits or losses.The infrastructure bank would engage private capital to build better public transit, energy transmission, trade corridors, and more across Canada.
3. deflected
   InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer repeats consultation talking points and ignores the ice cream cone analogy about risk allocation.we value the expertise that those in the private sector can offer and thank those on the economic advisory council for their advice, for example.
4. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes broad consultations but does not explain the blacked-out guest list or provide its location.The session organized with BlackRock lasted just a few hours last fall, but we spent hundreds of hours consulting groups like the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, unions, the provinces and territories, academics, engineers, construction firms, and more.
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   InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes private capital benefits without addressing the Institute's criticism or dropping the bank.if we mobilize private sector dollars to build new infrastructure projects, our investments will generate more spinoffs while freeing up public funds to invest even more in priorities such as social housing, disaster mitigation, women's shelters, drinking water, and wastewater treatment.
6. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains leveraging private capital but avoids denying user fees or confirming Canadian choice.By engaging private capital in these projects, our investments will go further and free up more funding for the record investments we are making in things of importance to the member opposite, such as social housing, disaster mitigation, women's shelters, and the like.
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   InfrastructureMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks private input and repeats consultation hours but does not confirm or deny BlackRock messaging.It bears reminding the member that the session with BlackRock lasted only a few hours, but we spent hundreds of hours consulting on the infrastructure bank, including with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, unions, provinces, territories, academics, engineers, construction firms, and more.
8. deflected
   InfrastructureMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again stresses consultation scope without addressing whether BlackRock approved the minister's talking points.For those in the private sector, this consultation process is an extremely important part of making decisions about investments that will be leveraged to mobilize more infrastructure money to improve the lives of Canadians and Quebeckers.
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   InfrastructureMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses consultations and benefits from the KPMG report but avoids addressing whether an in-depth study will be conducted.We must consult the private sector, which will make those investments.
10. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific examples of spending and pivots to general government priorities.our government's top priority is to make smart and responsible investments to strengthen the middle class, grow the economy, and prepare—
11. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past policies but does not address the demand for better management of public funds or the cited waste.Strengthening the middle class will ensure a good quality of life for hard-working Canadians and better opportunities for their children.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer asserts transparency without addressing the specific claim about the parliamentary secretary's statement or meetings with the Ethics Commissioner.This government believes in accountability and transparency and will act accordingly.
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    FinanceMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats achievements on taxes and benefits but ignores questions about carbon tax costs, deficits, and transparency.We have cut taxes for nine million Canadians, while raising them for the wealthiest one per cent.
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    Government AppointmentsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the appointment process in general terms without addressing the specific partisan donation allegations.our government is firmly committed to having a strong, open, transparent, and merit-based appointment process to find the best candidate for each position.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the appointment process but sidesteps the question about the Prime Minister recusing himself from selecting the ethics commissioner.We have revised that process to make it more rigorous, more open, more transparent, and more merit-based for all public appointments.
16. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the Phoenix pay issue and commits resources to fix it but does not give a timeline for resolution.We are deploying all the resources—financial, human, and otherwise—at our disposal in order to make sure this queue goes down and to make sure these situations get resolved.
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    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer blames prior Conservative cuts rather than addressing current Manitoba dispatch staffing shortages.We are obviously looking at the fact that there was about half a billion dollars cut to the RCMP in the last term of the Conservatives.
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    International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates readiness to negotiate without addressing TPP ratification or NAFTA plan specifics.as Canada has said on numerous occasions, we are ready to come to the negotiating table at any time.
19. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms support for supply management but avoids any assurance on bargaining-chip treatment in NAFTA talks.our government strongly supports Canada's supply management system; all farmers, including our dairy, poultry, and egg producers; and our country's entire agricultural industry.
20. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes upcoming consultations but does not commit to dropping the deferred cash ticket plan.In budget 2017, we will launch consultations with farmers and stakeholders on this tax deferral.
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights meetings and funds without addressing minister's absence from Newfoundland or quota decision details.We met just this Tuesday in a whole-of-government approach, including other departments, to work on innovative solutions and opportunities for the region, including the Atlantic fisheries fund.
22. answered
    ShippingMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly confirms investigation, public results, and engagement with victims on the Yamachiche waves issue.We will investigate. I spoke to the Minister of Transport, and we will release the results of the investigation.
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states commitment to UNDRIP implementation but does not confirm support for Bill C-262.the government is committed to fully implementing the declaration and is working in full partnership with indigenous people on the path forward.
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    InfrastructureMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends project approvals without addressing red tape, NEB changes, or pipeline construction guarantees.we are committed to an approach that does both.
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    InfrastructureMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains Toronto choice and notes Alberta investments but avoids addressing whether minister fought for Alberta location.Toronto was chosen among other cities because it has great access to private players.
26. partly answered
    Public SafetyTony Clement (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reassures on protocols and mentions suspensions but does not address why agencies were caught off guard or refusal to fire workers.We have identified cases of security clearances being temporarily suspended at the conclusion of those security investigations.
27. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationTony Clement (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states meetings occurred and outlines process for irregular crossers including detention and claims assessment.Both ourselves and the United States discuss regularly the situation on the border.
28. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms confidence in commission resources and notes investments but does not confirm if funding is fully accessible or address inquiry suspension.We are confident that the commission has the tools, the resources, and the networks to ensure that voices of families are heard
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    InfrastructureMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims bank can serve rural projects and cites $2 billion rural fund but sidesteps admission that small bridges or roads may not fit.The assumption that the infrastructure bank will invest solely in large projects in large cities is false.
30. partly answered
    HealthMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer notes conference and draft framework but does not address refusal to meet experts or patients or acknowledge letters sent.Discussions from that conference are helping to map out a draft framework.
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    HealthMr. Len Webber (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses conference and submissions but provides no specific new funding amount for Lyme disease action.I can assure members of the House that the Public Health Agency of Canada will be carefully considering these perspectives as we move forward on the Lyme disease framework.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). loaded question.Answer supports Taiwan participation in general terms but does not confirm any specific advocacy by health minister for WHA invitation.Canada will of course continue to support Taiwan's participation in multilateral fora where its presence provides important contributions to the substantive agenda and to global public good.
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    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises general regional efforts but avoids any date or specifics on the Quebec bridge or other listed items.We are working very hard to meet all our commitments.
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    HealthMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions the $6 billion investment but pivots to unrelated MAID legislation instead of addressing timing for immediate help.We have invested $6 billion to improve access to home, community, and palliative care services over the next 10 years.
35. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to flood response and victims rather than confirming or denying any climate plan or budget allocation.now is the time to talk about how to help victims, and that is exactly what we are doing with the Canadian Armed Forces on the ground.
36. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general climate threats and flooding but never addresses Energy East or any decision on it.That is why our budget includes over $2 billion for disaster mitigation and adaptation to support—
37. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the committee report and commits to review but does not engage with the claims of assimilation or anglicization.We plan to examine the report's recommendations and we will work with the Minister of Innovation to address them.
38. answered
    Indigenous and Northern AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly welcomes the report and states intent to work with partners on implementation of its recommendations.We will work with Inuit, territorial, and other northern partners to ensure that Canada's vision for Arctic leadership reflects the unique history, culture, perspectives, and priorities of the north and northerners.