House debates impaired-driving bill as Liberals defend Meilleur appointment

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes infrastructure benefits without addressing the accusation of partisan favoritism.That is exactly what we want to do.
2. answered
   InfrastructureMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the risk question by assuring due diligence and protection of taxpayer dollars.Rigorous due diligence will be done by the bank, by the investors, by the municipalities, by the provinces, and by the federal government.
3. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to defending private investment and past underfunding instead of explaining the risk allocation.What is wrong if the same organizations work with our government to build the infrastructure our Canadian communities need?
4. deflected
   Government AppointmentsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the appointee's qualifications without addressing the partisan donation concern or future appointments.Mrs. Meilleur has been recognized for her skills, experience, strength, professionalism, and integrity throughout her career.
5. partly answered
   Public SafetyMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the existing check system but does not address closing any loophole for cases like Homolka.That is the system that is in place today, and it was in place similarly under the previous government.
6. deflected
   Government AppointmentsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the appointment process without addressing the request for a committee investigation.Seventy-two candidates applied; 12 individuals were interviewed; then 10 individuals took tests and went through reference checks; and lastly, I had a chance to interview a shortlist of candidates.
7. misdirected
   Government AppointmentsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to committee independence instead of addressing the recusal conflict with the Prime Minister.I would like to remind him that committees of the House are independent—
8. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes opposition inconsistency rather than addressing the broken promise on electoral reform.I find it a little odd that the members of the party over there want us to vote in favour of a report when they themselves did not completely agree with the report.
9. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer gives a general statement on tax fairness without addressing the KPMG shredding or obstruction claims.our government is firmly committed to fighting tax evasion and tax avoidance in order to ensure that the tax system is fair and equitable for all Canadians.
10. deflected
    Government AppointmentsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the overall appointments process but does not address whether Ms. Meilleur met with PMO staff.The process is about getting the best candidates possible, and there were 72 of them.
11. answered
    Government AppointmentsDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that the position was never discussed with Ms. Meilleur by the named PMO staff.Ms. Telford and Mr. Butts never discussed with Ms. Meilleur the possibility that she could become the Commissioner of Official Languages.
12. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates the merit-based process without addressing the meeting contradiction or donor concerns.That is exactly what Mrs. Meilleur went through.
13. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the new appointments process without confirming whether it has started for the Ethics Commissioner role.we have implemented a new, open, transparent, and merit-based appointment process.
14. deflected
    Government AppointmentsLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats praise for the process without explaining the delay in filling the Ethics Commissioner position.we committed to Canadians to bring in a new process that would allow Canadians to apply and be considered in a merit-based process.
15. deflected
    Government AppointmentsLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again cites the new process without addressing the ownership of the office or donor concerns.there is a new process in place. It is open and transparent. It is merit-based—
16. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to the committee report and the NDP's own dissent rather than addressing the broken promise on electoral reform.I find it curious that the member is asking us to fully endorse a report that neither he nor his party fully endorsed.
17. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general anti-evasion efforts without addressing the specific agreement or review plan.the government is strongly committed to combatting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.
18. answered
    FinanceMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly cites growth figures and job numbers in response to the jobs question.the unemployment rate was 7.2% when our government came to power and is now 6.5%.
19. deflected
    FinanceMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores debt concerns and pivots back to job creation talking points.It is very clear that jobs are essential for young people.
20. partly answered
    Government AppointmentsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer clarifies the prior statement but does not fully resolve the contradiction raised.I said that Mrs. Telford and Mr. Butts did not discuss the nomination of Madeleine Meilleur or her wanting to be the official languages commissioner
21. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the misleading accusation and shifts to the nominee's background.Madeleine Meilleur has been involved for 30 years in the protection and promotion of official languages rights in the country.
22. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer justifies the approval on merits but sidesteps the broken promise allegation.the government approved the Trans Mountain expansion pipeline because we believe it is in the interests of Canada.
23. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the tragedy and states policy but does not address suspending the agreement.we strongly discourage people from crossing our borders irregularly.
24. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses procurement review without addressing the call for an open competition.Canada is reviewing its current procurement process linked with Boeing.
25. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer discusses the aging fleet and interim options without addressing the number of meetings.That is why we are considering an interim fleet.
26. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). loaded question.The answer is incomplete and does not engage with any part of the question.
27. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the appointment process but avoids addressing the claim of misleading the House.I would like to remind my colleague of the importance of the process of appointing an official languages commissioner.
28. answered
    MarijuanaMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses prevention and education efforts in the cannabis legalization plan.In fact, to that end, we have already started with a $9.6-million public education campaign.
29. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer focuses on the government's environmental review process without addressing the specific OPG plan or the sarcastic question.After considering the joint review panel's report, on February 18, 2016, I requested that OPG, the proponent of the deep geological repository project, provide additional information about possible alternative sites before making an environmental assessment decision.
30. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the candidate and process but does not address stakeholder concerns or restarting the process.We know that the candidate who came out of this thorough, merit-based process is a good candidate.
31. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government achievements on official languages but avoids the question about restarting the nomination process.My colleague gives me an opportunity to talk about what we have done on official languages in the past 18 months after inaction on the part of the Conservative government on this particular file.
32. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the candidate but does not answer the yes-or-no question about speaking with Mr. Butts.She also created within the Ontario government the position of French-language services commissioner, which is the equivalent of the commissioner of official languages.
33. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the appointments process without addressing the specific concerns about cases being thrown out or victims denied justice.I am fine to stand up to talk about the open and transparent appointments process that we have instituted for judges in the superior courts across the country.
34. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides specific vacancy statistics for Quebec and notes shared responsibility for delays.In the province of Quebec, which the member opposite references, there is less than a 1% vacancy in the superior courts.
35. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains legal requirements and investments but avoids addressing the specific question about Quebec Liberals defending provincial laws.Any project that it would invest in would be required to follow all provincial, territorial, and municipal laws.
36. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's position and references past Conservative actions instead of addressing the request for an apology.If the opposition members condemn Mrs. Meilleur for having been involved in the public service for 30 years, would they equally condemn the fact that the former Conservative prime minister, Kim Campbell, was in charge of her nomination process for the Supreme Court?
37. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the report and lists related priorities but does not directly confirm agreement to continue working toward common ground on electoral reform.I look forward to working with members in this place on many of the things with regard to making voting more accessible, with regard to getting youth involved in politics, with regard to political financing, with regard to fundraising, and of course, with regard to cybersecurity.