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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   FinanceMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer welcomes the new leader and cites general growth stats without addressing harm to young people.Our program is one that will really help Canadians by creating vigorous growth.
2. deflected
   FinanceMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats economic positives and welcomes the leader without engaging the specific tax and spending criticisms.We have seen 250,000 net new full-time jobs in Canada.
3. partly answered
   FinanceMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly counters the tax-hike premise with specific figures but ignores the debt and future-generations part of the question.What we know for sure is that the average family is paying $540 less in taxes and for the average individual, $330 less in taxes.
4. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists contributions made but does not name any NATO ally that requested the cut.I can assure members that when I was at the counter-Daesh meeting, that is exactly what we talked about.
5. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes increased ground contributions but again avoids naming any ally that welcomed the reduction.We review our missions every single year to make sure that we remain a credible partner.
6. deflected
   InfrastructureMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses consultations and infrastructure needs but does not address user fees or tolls.We want to mobilize private capital to ensure that when municipalities need infrastructure, they have the infrastructure to grow the economy
7. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims balance and accountability but does not refute the political-interference or cash-cow allegations.We have struck the right balance.
8. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms commitment to a pension-for-life option but provides no details on restoring lifetime pensions or addressing backpedalling.We remain committed to a pension-for-life option.
9. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates budget figures and commitments without addressing the broken promise or betrayal accusation.We remain committed to a pension-for-life option.
10. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to jobs and integration without choosing between air defence capability and Bombardier interests.let me tell the House what is the most important thing for me every single day, and that is jobs for hard-working middle-class Canadians.
11. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects a date and restates job defence without addressing the extent of compromise on trade interests.Our government will vigorously defend the interests of Canadian workers, including aerospace workers.
12. misdirected
    InfrastructureK. Kellie Leitch (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to unrelated project announcements instead of addressing political interference risks in the infrastructure bank.last week was a very good week for Canadian municipalities.
13. partly answered
    InfrastructureK. Kellie Leitch (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses accountability structure but does not engage the Gomery 2.0 or elite friends premise.I can assure the hon. member and the House that we are structuring the Canada infrastructure bank to function in a way that it will be accountable to Parliament.
14. partly answered
    National DefenceErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the Aurora return but does not identify the architect of the withdrawal.in May, one of the two Aurora aircraft that were put into Operation Impact returned to Canada to ensure that the RCAF can continue to deliver on its full range of missions for Canada.
15. deflected
    National DefenceErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights increased commitments without addressing the withdrawal from the ISIS fight.we have increased our commitments to Iraq.
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites implementation steps and cases helped but does not explain the non-compliance orders.In fact, to that end, we have taken steps so that now there are 5,000 children, 5,000 cases that have been identified, where kids are getting the care they need who were not getting it a year and a half ago.
17. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses funding, Jordan's principle, and actions taken for first nations kids.We are implementing Jordan's principle.
18. deflected
    Government AppointmentsSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the partisan stacking claim by restating the merit-based process.Ms. Meilleur stood out as the best candidate because of her expertise, skill, and impartiality.
19. deflected
    Government AppointmentsSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the Official Languages Act compliance question by repeating the process details.Following a lengthy, open, merit-based process involving 72 candidates, a selection committee, interviews, and psychometric testing, I can assure my colleague that we are confident Mrs. Meilleur is the best candidate.
20. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the partisan smell test and consultation failure by emphasizing the selection process.Mrs. Meilleur clearly emerged as the most qualified candidate.
21. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids withdrawing the nomination and instead repeats praise for the candidate's expertise.we are convinced that Mrs. Meilleur is the best-suited candidate.
22. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and engagement but does not address granting temporary visas.
23. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes engagement and deploring violations but omits any visa commitment.We are actively working to find ways to help these individuals.
24. deflected
    TaxationMr. Brad Trost (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer changes subject to general climate framework instead of addressing the carbon tax cost claim.Through the pan-Canadian framework on climate change and clean growth, we are encouraging cleaner ways to do business and foster innovation.
25. deflected
    TaxationMr. Brad Trost (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The response focuses on general climate policy benefits without addressing farmers' competitive disadvantage or specific costs.Pricing pollution is a market-based, efficient way to reduce emissions at the lowest possible cost and stimulate innovation.
26. deflected
    LabourLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes belief in collective bargaining but provides no plan for protecting jobs during a potential strike.our government firmly believes in the process of collective bargaining.
27. deflected
    LabourLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The response reiterates support for the bargaining process without outlining any plan to ensure transportation continuity.Both parties are at the table, working around the clock to come to an agreement.
28. deflected
    Canadian Coast GuardMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights overall funding increases but sidesteps the specific decision to shut down the dive team.we have significantly increased the funding for the Canadian Coast Guard for search and rescue services across the country, including in British Columbia.
29. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses sympathy and explains benefit roles but offers no commitment to amend the EI Act or specific support.I invite my colleague to make sure that all the information that is relevant to this case is known by my department.
30. deflected
    Government AccountabilityCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses legislative improvements and modernization instead of addressing accountability during question period.When it comes to the parliamentary budget officer, the constructive feedback we shared was heard.
31. deflected
    Government AccountabilityCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes government transparency without directly responding to the specific accountability criticisms raised.We are a more open and transparent government, just like we committed to be.
32. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The response affirms commitment to the inquiry and notes upcoming hearings but does not detail immediate fixes by the minister.The commission has publicly acknowledged the need for increased communication, and the families must be at the centre of the inquiry.
33. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gordon Brown (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists general economic improvements without addressing taxes or specific help for the riding.We will continue to work hard for middle-class Canadians, help these communities, and make sure these investments are made in Canada to create good-quality jobs.
34. partly answered
    Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications CommissionMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and states the minister is reviewing the CRTC decision but does not commit to referring it back.I am currently looking at the impact that the CRTC decision will have, and I invite artists and industry creators to make their views known.
35. deflected
    Persons with DisabilitiesMike Lake (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses existing investments and upcoming legislation without confirming support for the Canadian autism partnership motion.I can assure the House that autism will be included in this new legislation.
36. misdirected
    MarijuanaMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the regulatory process instead of the allegation of cronyism and patronage.There is a regulatory arm's-length process that is undertaken in order to determine whether someone qualifies to be a licensed producer, and I am pleased that the process is working well.
37. misdirected
    MarijuanaMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the process by pointing to prior Conservative approvals rather than addressing provincial selection or conflict of interest.The vast majority of them, 30 in fact, were approved by the previous minister of health, who is a member of the benches opposite, so I suppose that one could also ask that member whether she also feels that it was a good arm's-length process.
38. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states Canada's position on recognizing Palestine and the two-state solution.Canada has a long-standing commitment to a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace, and to a two-state negotiated solution.
39. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer corrects a factual claim about approval rather than addressing the request for an apology.I would like to correct my colleague.