Liberals limit debate on budget bill amid opposition protests

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   Events in United KingdomMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses solidarity but provides no specific update on government actions or response.As I reaffirmed with Prime Minister May an hour ago, we stand in solidarity with the British people.
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   InfrastructureMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids specifying who bears losses by discussing general need for infrastructure.That is why we are introducing a new tool to help build more infrastructure for Canadians.
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   InfrastructureMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Responds by highlighting tax changes and benefits rather than addressing the specific concerns about the bank.we raised taxes for the richest 1% and lowered them for the middle class, which, unfortunately, the members opposite voted against.
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   Government AppointmentsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Defends the appointment process without addressing the call to cancel the specific appointment.Now, we are choosing the right people regardless of their past political affiliation.
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   Government AppointmentsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Reiterates merit-based process and criticizes past government instead of addressing the nomination.The fact is, we will not hold against any candidate who is qualified their past political affiliations.
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   InfrastructureMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on benefits of investments without addressing the financial mechanics or deficit concerns.on the contrary, the infrastructure bank will allow us to create new historic investments in infrastructure that go well beyond what we are putting on the table.
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   InfrastructureMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Praises municipal partnerships instead of responding to the accusation of betraying promises.I was very pleased to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities meeting last week, where we were congratulated for being such extraordinary partners to municipalities across the country.
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   Government AppointmentsMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Diverts to budget allocation for communities and defends appointments without addressing the independence concern.if we go back, I recommended that the member opposite actually look at our budget where he would see $2 billion for small communities, because we understand how important small communities are for the future of our country.
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   Government AppointmentsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes merit-based process and official languages without addressing the request to refuse the appointment or the injunction.We will continue to stand up for our country's official languages and pick the very best people for the jobs available.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the candidate's qualifications and cites community support but avoids addressing withdrawal of the nomination.I would also like to remind my colleagues that 95 leaders of the francophone community called upon the House to make sure to stop the political games and support Madeleine Meilleur, because she is a very good candidate.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details the selection process steps but provides no evidence of a firewall between the minister and staff.There were 72 candidates that participated in the process.
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    Government AppointmentsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats claims of a merit-based process and cites community support without addressing the call to redo the selection.After multiple rounds of interviews and a selection process, Madeleine Meilleur clearly emerged as the candidate with the most experience and expertise.
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    Government AppointmentsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to hypothetical qualifications of the asker and defends the candidate's political experience instead of addressing a public inquiry.The fact that Madeleine Meilleur had a political career is something we considered to be part of her qualifications.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights the nominee's past advocacy but does not address restarting the appointment process.For 30 years, she has been a very strong advocate in favour of the promotion and protection of official languages in the country.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists the nominee's experience and integrity claims without addressing restarting a fair search.the experience, the expertise and the integrity of Mrs. Meilleur has been recognized by many on both sides of the House.
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    MarijuanaMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the new legislation approach but does not address preventing criminal records for past possession cases.I hope all members in the House move this legislation forward so we have a system in place and we have a comprehensive regime that we have built with provinces and territories.
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    MarijuanaMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the specific request about sharing lawyer contacts and pivots to policy goals.we are committed to legalizing, strictly regulating, and restricting access to cannabis in order to keep it out of the hands of children and the profits out of the hands of criminals.
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    Public SafetyMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly denies the premise and explains the actual process for public alerts.that is entirely untrue, and unfortunately very histrionic.
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    Public SafetyMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the member personally instead of addressing the registry policy question.the member can keep repeating the same nonsense, but it does not make it true.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses procurement steps but does not engage the Bombardier or Boeing motive accusation.we have announced a number of measures to make sure we move ahead as quickly as possible with an open competition to replace the entire fleet.
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates fleet replacement plans without addressing the capability gap or Bombardier claim.We will be replacing the entire fleet of fighters with an open competition.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms intent to reinstate measures and notes ongoing consultations but gives no timeline.we intend to reinstate many of the protective measures that were removed by the previous government.
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    LabourMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the government's position on respecting the existing labour process.The Board of Internal Economy believes that it is important to respect that process and to maintain our current approach to discussions.
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    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the 20% return claim and instead praises municipal support for the plan.our plan is very much appreciated by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and many of other partners.
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    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains balance of power but avoids the specific question about negotiations with the bank versus cabinet.We have created the right balance.
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    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights investments and FCM praise but sidesteps the story's claims about subsidies, thresholds, and BlackRock.we have a tripled our infrastructure investments compared to the last government.
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    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites IMF support and calls the bank optional but ignores concerns on transparency, PBO, and the Quebec motion.the bank is only one optional tool available to municipalities when it comes to supporting infrastructure that their communities need.
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the program's value and mentions future investments but does not explain the decision to end it.We recognize the important contribution that the salmonid enhancement program has made for a long time
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    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms hearing suggestions on enforcement but does not commit to an independent body with a yes or no.We are looking at these suggestions and looking forward to continued discussion as we craft this new law
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.Answer affirms pipeline approval but ignores the chief of staff's quoted views and the trust question.The Prime Minister has clearly said that we have approved the Kinder Morgan pipeline and we will stand resolute with that approval.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats balanced approach but avoids addressing the chief of staff's anti-energy statements or trust in the minister.our support for the energy sector reflects a balanced approach that ensures the environment is protected, all the while creating good, well-paying jobs for Canadians.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.Answer states support for the sector but does not address the chief of staff's accountability or impartiality.we firmly support the oil and gas sector across this country, in Alberta, in Newfoundland and Labrador, and in other parts of Canada.
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    TaxationMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer explains the excise tax adjustment for inflation but avoids any mention of consultation or reversing the tax.what we have done is make sure that the level of excise tax stays consistent over time because inflation happens.
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    TaxationMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general tax fairness goals without addressing consultation or the specific industry harm raised.Our plan will put Canadians in a good position and create a fair system for businesses.
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    TaxationMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer shifts to overall job statistics instead of addressing the tax and red-tape concerns or the specific job losses mentioned.Over the last eight months, that means 250,000 good-quality, full-time resilient jobs have been created.
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    Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications CommissionMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the CRTC's independence and invites input but does not commit to any ministerial action on the decision.I remind members that the CRTC is an independent agency, but of course I invite all those affected by the decision to make their voices heard.
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    Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications CommissionMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses upcoming cultural policy consultations without addressing the request to transfer authority to Quebec.I will be tabling a new cultural policy in 2017.
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    InfrastructureMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly assures that projects will follow all provincial laws, addressing the crown-agent and jurisdiction concern.I can assure the hon. member that any project undertaken by the bank will be required to follow all provincial, territorial, and municipal laws.