Commons approves time allocation on drug bill amendments

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses releasing to Canadians first and general ally discussions but sidesteps the specific claim about Trump and the military.We consulted them extensively, and that is why we want to release our new defence policy to them first.
2. deflected
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats general consultation points without addressing the accusation of secret US access or lack of military input.Canadians across Canada as well as members of Parliament were involved with the consultations.
3. partly answered
   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the principle of Wynn's law and mentions ongoing bail reform work but does not commit to supporting the bill.We agree with the principle of Wynn's law, or the bill, in terms of ensuring that all relevant information is available at bail hearings.
4. deflected
   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses the justice review and a provincial report but avoids addressing support for Wynn's law or victim priority.the report did not, when it came back, provide recommendations that are contained within Bill S-217
5. answered
   JusticeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly supports the bill and notes committee amendments, addressing the request to fast-track it.I look forward to supporting this private member's bill as it proceeds through the House.
6. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the infrastructure plan but does not address who pays via user fees or tolls if corporations profit.We are very proud that the infrastructure bank will allow us to build more of the infrastructure that our communities need as well as free up government resources
7. deflected
   InfrastructureMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to pension fund investments abroad without answering what happens if a corporation pulls out of a project.What is wrong if our own pension plans invest in our own infrastructure to create jobs in our own communities to help grow our own middle class so that people have opportunities?
8. partly answered
   Public SafetyMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms fair treatment rights and notes reporting failures but does not address demanding guarantees from the US.If the standards fall below that, in the hands of an American border officer, that failure should in fact be reported so that there is a statistical record of the failure
9. partly answered
   Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers follow-up on specific cases but does not address the value of prior assurances or standing up to the US.If there are specific instances that individual travellers want to bring to my attention and want pursued with the American administration, I invite them to do that, and we will follow up.
10. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to general benefits and past funding without addressing loan guarantees or taxpayer risk.the infrastructure bank will allow us to build more infrastructure in partnership with our municipal sector and in partnership with our provincial sector.
11. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats private-sector partnership points and ignores the loan-guarantee risk question.The private sector has been playing a prominent role in building infrastructure in our country for decades, for centuries.
12. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists consultations instead of addressing the KPMG report warnings or hidden motives.we have done an extensive amount of consultation over the last year, engaging with municipalities, provinces, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, labour organizations, trade councils, the IMF, the World Bank, and with all sorts of stakeholders that are interested in infrastructure.
13. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to reporting and consultations while avoiding any tax-commitment pledge.we are very proud that the infrastructure bank will actually report to this House, through Parliament, through the regular operational plans that will be tabled.
14. misdirected
    InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior government instead of answering who repays loans if projects fail.under the previous government, our communities suffered greatly because the infrastructure they need—
15. deflected
    InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates public-interest protection and past neglect without addressing the loan-guarantee risk shift.we will always make sure that we protect the public interest, that we protect Canadian taxpayers' interest.
16. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the system and consultations while ignoring specific promises on backlogs and designated countries.I am happy to inform the member opposite that we have been lauded globally as having a really good model of a refugee system that is generous, compassionate, and efficient.
17. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses backlog concerns but avoids any commitment on new funding.we look for more ways to make sure that it works even harder.
18. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the partisan appointment critique and restates general process principles.our government is firmly committed to a rigorous, open, merit-based appointment process to find the best possible candidate.
19. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the broken-promise accusation and repeats the merit-based process claim without addressing the specific appointment.Our government is firmly committed to a rigorous, open, and merit-based process for public appointments.
20. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Changes subject to diversity statistics instead of addressing Liberal cronyism in appointments.Under our new process, we have made 122 appointments, of which 60% are women, 13% are visible minorities, and 10% are indigenous people.
21. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answers a different question about the Ethics Commissioner rather than the appointment process concern.as has been said time and again, we will always work with the Ethics Commissioner to ensure that we are responding to all questions she may have.
22. answered
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.Directly corrects the statistic and lists specific funding already allocated for the overdose crisis.We have put $100 million into the Canadian drugs and substances strategy in budget 2017, and $16 million in emergency funding for British Columbia and Alberta.
23. answered
    Child CareMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.Explicitly references budget 2017 investments aimed at national affordable child care.Budget 2017 invests $7 billion over the next 10 years, in partnership with provinces, territories, and aboriginal groups, to achieve just what this question asks about
24. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the US-veto and delay criticism, listing consultations instead of addressing the policy release timing.in our defence policy consultations, we consulted Canadians.
25. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer announces a future date but completely ignores the question about American review of the policy.I look forward to announcing this on June 7 to all Canadians on behalf of the Government of Canada.
26. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the request for an apology but shifts focus to broader investments rather than the specific housing shortfall.I did apologize on the weekend to Chief Hart and to Chief Nui
27. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the government's record without addressing any of the specific issues raised like the inquiry or nation-to-nation relations.we are very proud of the record in our ability to implement all the investments in budget 2016
28. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses short-term relief and diversification but does not confirm loan guarantees or direct support.We are determined, with our provincial partners, to look at both the short term to ease the burden that inevitably will fall upon workers who will be affected
29. deflected
    Softwood LumberMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises action and defense of the industry but avoids any mention of loan guarantees or immediate decisions.We are taking immediate action to help companies, workers, and local communities affected by these unfair and punitive duties.
30. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms support for presenting relevant information but justifies opposition via committee findings without directly answering the efficiency critique.We support the objectives behind this legislation, with the principle that all relevant information needs to be presented at bail hearings.
31. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses a broad criminal justice review but ignores the specific complaint about failing to respond to the victim's father.I appreciate the opportunity to stand and talk about the comprehensive review of the criminal justice system that we are undertaking
32. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details existing criticisms and support for NGOs but does not answer whether targeted sanctions will be instituted.Our embassy in Caracas is supporting the work of Venezuelan NGOs and activists, who are active on the human rights effort in Venezuela.
33. deflected
    Rail TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids any timeline or commitment on farmers' rights by pivoting to an upcoming speech.I look forward to going to the great city of Edmonton on Wednesday to talk about some very important issues, which I am sure will be of great interest to them.
34. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer supplies spending figures on crossings but ignores the bill and the claim of zero action.Last fall, I announced $55 million, $20 million of which was recently allocated to 130 projects that deal specifically with level crossings to make Canadians safer in those locations.
35. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames the prior government and restates general efforts without addressing the timeline asked.I would like to remind all watching that it was the previous Conservative government that allowed the agreement to expire.
36. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the project is under independent review but does not indicate agreement or rejection.The project is subject to review and licensing by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, Canada's independent regulator of the nuclear industry.
37. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the review process and avoids any commitment to reject the project.As members know, the project is subject to review and licensing by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
38. deflected
    Softwood LumberMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends intergovernmental talks but supplies no present-day action or commitment on softwood lumber.the time that we are spending with our provincial counterparts, including from the Province of Quebec, are not wasted hours.