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1. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer restates the government's position on facts and evidence without addressing whether the PM will stand up or fold.Regardless of a change in government in British Columbia, or anywhere, the facts and evidence do not change.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer emphasizes the review process but avoids the direct comparison to Northern Gateway or standing up to opposition.the review around the Trans Mountain expansion was the most exhaustive in the history of pipelines in Canada.
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   InfrastructureMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to municipal funding needs instead of addressing concerns about the infrastructure bank's political influence or private investment doubts.after a decade of inconsistency and ad hoc planning by the previous government, municipalities told us that they want long-term, sustainable, and predictable funding
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   InfrastructureMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on accountability measures but sidesteps the specific allegations of lining pockets or political interference.I can assure the hon. member and this House that the bank will be accountable to Parliament.
5. partly answered
   Government AppointmentsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the appointee's qualifications but does not address the call to rescind the appointment or implement a non-partisan process.Madeleine Meilleur's expertise and experience were recognized by many members of the House on many different occasions.
6. deflected
   Government AccountabilityThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to general House functioning and middle class legislation instead of explaining the rejection of PBO amendments.Our government was able to bring forward numerous pieces of legislation to strengthen the middle class and those working hard to join it.
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   Government AccountabilityThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates listening to criticism but avoids clarifying the specific error on PBO disclosure limitations.we received much constructive criticism.
8. misdirected
   InfrastructureThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government's record and pivots to infrastructure benefits rather than addressing the BlackRock or corporate influence claim.That leader and his party had no plan for infrastructure.
9. deflected
   InfrastructureThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming Quebec agreement and pivots to general consultations and benefits.We consulted with provinces and municipalities.
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    InfrastructureK. Kellie Leitch (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores claims of boondoggle and interference, shifting to rural funding details.it is the first time in the history of our country that we have put forward $2 billion in dedicated funding for rural northern communities
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    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps political interference concerns by listing accountability measures instead.It will be required to submit an annual corporate plan and annual report.
12. answered
    Natural ResourcesDeepak Obhrai (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly affirms the approval decision and national interest rationale.the government approved the pipeline because it determined that moving crude from Alberta to British Columbia and then to export markets was in the national interest.
13. deflected
    Natural ResourcesDeepak Obhrai (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses jobs but pivots to a separate well-reclamation investment rather than Trans Mountain.just last week, the $30 million that we had granted to Alberta is resulting in $250 million of investment to reclaim oil wells.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reaffirms support for the pipeline but ignores the request to confront Liberal MPs in B.C.this government believes that pipeline should be built and it should be built because we want to take the crude from Alberta and move it to an export market.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes facts and unchanged approval but avoids addressing internal party opposition.Regardless of the change in government in British Columbia, or anywhere, the facts and the evidence do not change.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer thanks the committee and lists other reforms instead of addressing punishment of MPs.I am also looking forward to working with members in this place to move forward on political financing, on cybersecurity, and on the many ways we can improve, strengthen, and protect our democracy.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The response thanks participants but avoids any mention of allowing a vote on the committee report.We listened to them, and I am proud of the government's decision to improve, protect, and strengthen our democracy here in Canada.
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    Government AppointmentsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer justifies the appointment process without addressing whether it will be rescinded.This is exactly what we were able to do. How were we able to do it? We were able to do it through a merit-based process.
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    Government AppointmentsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The response defends the candidate's record but does not address rescinding the appointment or the ethics concerns raised.That is why we were satisfied that she is an excellent candidate and will be able to serve impartially as Commissioner of Official Languages.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates the merit process without addressing the claim of pre-approval or Liberal insider influence.we have committed ourselves to find the best candidates to make sure that there would be a strong official languages commissioner, and that is exactly what we have done.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The response affirms accountability to Parliament but sidesteps questions about the selection criteria and other candidates.What we were in charge of was making sure that we would find the right candidate with the right expertise and the right competence to make sure, ultimately, that she would be an important watchdog of the government.
22. partly answered
    PrivacyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the search authority and Charter protection but does not engage with reconsidering the legislation.Bill C-23 does not provide U.S. preclearance officers with any electronic search authority that does not already exist.
23. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The response directly explains the rationale for the move and counters the cost and service claims with specific numbers.With about 20% of available positions currently vacant, the move will address long-standing staffing challenges, allow for an expansion of immigration operations, and actually create additional jobs in Alberta.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights other operations but does not address the accusation of stepping back from the ISIS fight or the expiry in one month.When it comes to Operation Impact, we tripled our special forces trainers and we doubled our intelligence.
25. answered
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the aircraft withdrawal as routine while discussing coalition planning.We are bringing back one of the two surveillance aircraft as part of routine.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the question about prime ministerial intervention and instead highlights the contract award and court matter.Our government announced the awarding of a contract to acquire a new fleet of 16 modern, high-tech search and rescue aircraft.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the budget disclosure issue by attacking the opposition and citing the court case.it is very surprising to hear the pyromaniacs on the other side complain when the fire department turns up.
28. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses protection of the park but does not confirm action on the specific UNESCO directives or indigenous rights concerns.Parks Canada is working with the 11 indigenous communities to create a co-operative management framework for the national park that respects the cultures and traditions of indigenous peoples.
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    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates Canada's general position on Middle East peace instead of addressing compliance with the UN resolution on settlements.we firmly believe that the only way to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East is through a two-state solution negotiated by the parties.
30. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges family concerns and commission commitments but does not address the summer shutdown or process problems raised.The commission has publicly acknowledged the need for increased communication and that families must be at the centre of the inquiry.
31. misdirected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous government's record rather than addressing fixes for the inquiry timeline or budget.this is a bit much coming from a party that opposed this commission during the whole of its mandate.
32. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The provided answer is incomplete and does not engage with the question about the cost of renting the giant plastic duck.
33. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Directly addresses cost comparison and defends the relocation decision.The move is more cost effective and will address the staffing challenges that we have with respect to Vegreville.
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    HousingMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the funding and standards question entirely to pivot to trade.Trade means growth, and growth means jobs for Canadian workers and their families and opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses.
35. partly answered
    HealthMike Lake (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses autism needs broadly but avoids the specific partnership vote question.We do that through working with our provincial and territorial partners, who will be given $200 billion of federal money over the next five years;
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    InfrastructureMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Discusses consultations instead of addressing the specific clause on circumventing laws.Our goal is to support municipalities and provinces to build more infrastructure that communities need.
37. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Directly states the bank is optional and does not override laws.is an optional tool for municipalities and provinces to use.
38. answered
    Presence in GalleryMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Explicitly clarifies the comment was metaphorical and retracts any literal accusation.I was speaking metaphorically. I did not mean the hon. member actually started a fire.