Liberals move time allocation on salaries bill as debate opens

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   Government AppointmentsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the reformed process in general terms without addressing the Ethics Commissioner or all-party support.After 10 years of excessive partisanship by the former Conservative government, we know that picking the best people for the jobs regardless of their backgrounds, people who reflect the full diversity of this country, is what Canadians expect.
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   InfrastructureMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats infrastructure investment plans without addressing taxpayer risk or profits for investors.That is why we put together $180 billion of investments in infrastructure, including a brand new world-class infrastructure bank that will leverage private capital to deliver even more of the infrastructure that our communities and Canadians need.
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   InfrastructureMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again highlights the $180 billion plan without addressing the specific question on taxpayer guarantees or losses.That is why we created an investment plan worth $180 billion that will be rolled out over the next few years.
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   Public SafetyMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the existing notification process but does not confirm public access to the database.When a high-risk offender is about to be released, the local police is notified and in turn can notify the local community.
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   Public SafetyMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the current registry and police alerts but does not reject the advice or commit to a public database.Canada already has a national sex offender registry, which helps ensure that offenders are properly registered and that high-risk offenders are identified.
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   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses Canada's actions on nuclear disarmament and the fissile material treaty.In 2016, for the first time ever, Canada rallied 159 different states to support and pass a resolution calling for the fissile material cut-off treaty.
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   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the distinction between initiatives and defends Canada's chairing role on the treaty.What the member opposite is talking about is an initiative that actually does not include the nuclear states.
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   MarijuanaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the government's position against decriminalization and commitment to regulation.That is why we are going to put a system in place that controls and regulates the sale and production of marijuana so that we can protect our young people and keep the profits out of the hands of criminals.
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   MarijuanaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question assumes unequal rules without evidence and asks about pardons; answer ignores pardons and pivots to policy rationale.We are controlling and legislating around marijuana to make it more difficult for young people to access marijuana and to keep the profits out of the hands of criminals.
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    Government AppointmentsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks for explicit promise of consultation and non-partisan choice; answer affirms continued consultation but does not commit to opposition agreement.We will keep consulting the opposition parties, as we did in this case.
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    Government AppointmentsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question challenges consultation claim and seeks non-partisan guarantee; answer attacks prior government and lists diversity stats instead.when we came to power, it was clear to us that the previous government's appointment process was completely irresponsible and partisan.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question targets Ethics Commissioner appointment; answer attacks Conservative Supreme Court record and ignores the query.I find it humorous that the party opposite is criticizing us on appointments because the fact is that the Conservatives completely botched the Supreme Court appointment
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    Government AppointmentsMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question demands cross-party consent for Ethics Commissioner; answer praises independent process and Senate appointments without addressing consent.we are proud of the independent nominations process that we have put in place.
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    Government AppointmentsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question seeks humility and non-partisan Ethics Commissioner pledge; answer defends past appointments and praises Meilleur without committing.We have refused to politicize the appointments the way the previous government used to do
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    Government AppointmentsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks for explicit non-political commitment on Ethics Commissioner; answer cuts off after referencing Harper era without answering.after 10 years of Stephen Harper's government, Canadians—
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks yes/no on funding for specific NGO; answer praises community groups broadly and avoids funding commitment.We salute the hard work that all community groups do.
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    Employment InsuranceMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers general statements on helping communities but never addresses the specific pilot project or timeline requested.we will always be there to help struggling communities make it through those difficult times.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the recusal claim but ignores the question on when opposition consultation will occur.On the contrary, Mr. Speaker, I have recused myself from the appointment of the next Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer speaks generally about the importance of the commissioner role without addressing consultation timing or the investigation.I myself have worked many times with and have answered many questions from, over the course of my career as an MP, the Ethics Commissioner.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights appointment statistics and merit but avoids confirming whether opposition consultation will happen.We will always comply with the rules of the process, including the rule about consulting opposition members.
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    Government AppointmentsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the principle of past affiliation not barring appointments but does not address the specific partisan examples raised.we recognize that Canadians have dedication to their country and service that we thoroughly recognize and respect.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises investments in CBC and criticizes past politicization but provides no timeline or details on the promised non-partisan board process.We are going to ensure that the right people are in the right places.
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    Indigenous AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms the importance of consulting indigenous peoples but does not explain the delay with the Mikisew Cree First Nation.we take so seriously the responsibility of consulting and working hand in hand on a broad range of issues.
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    Public SafetyRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states that police are informed and can alert the public but does not give a yes-or-no answer on public access to the registry.That is why local police are always informed when people are released, and they can then alert the local population.
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    Public SafetyRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's party for political games instead of addressing the yes/no request on the registry.we know Canadians are always disappointed to see political parties play the worst kinds of crass political games with an issue that is so serious for Canadians.
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    Public SafetyMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates prior Conservative inaction and accuses political games rather than confirming or denying plans for the registry.This Conservative Party continues to play the worst kind of political games with it, which is part of why people are so cynical about their approach to politics.
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    Public SafetySteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise as irresponsible politicking without stating whether the government will maintain the registry.Suggesting that a party of the House is not concerned about the safety of our children is simply irresponsible and crass politicking.
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    Air TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives a general pledge on consumer interests without addressing the specific question on the commissioner's role or Bill C-49.We will always do what is in Canadians' interests and protect consumers' interests.
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    TelecommunicationsMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to online safety broadly instead of committing to regulatory changes on notice-and-notice shakedowns.keeping Canadians safe, both in reality and online, is something that is a priority for this government.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the new policy by criticizing the prior government rather than explaining why spending is deferred.for 10 years, under the previous government the men and women of the Canadian Forces were used as political props but under-invested in.
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to past Conservative failures instead of addressing the timing of current funding increases.for 10 years our men and women in uniform have needed investment instead of the empty rhetoric of the previous government.
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    InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes past Conservative infrastructure policy without identifying who bears losses on loan guarantees.For 10 years, the Conservatives did not look at investments in infrastructure.
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    Persons with DisabilitiesMike Lake (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer highlights general federal investments without addressing the specific vote against the autism partnership.Federal investments in research, data improvements, surveillance, and training skills are supporting those with autism and their families.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references the oceans protection plan but ignores the request for immediate support of the specific Vancouver Island cleanup.last year we put forward historic investments in our oceans with our oceans protection plan.
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    Persons with DisabilitiesMike Lake (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer cites research funding totals but does not explain the decision to vote against the Canadian autism partnership.through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Government of Canada has invested more than $39 million in autism research over the past five years.
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    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to middle-class priorities and avoids addressing the request for an apology or meetings with Quebec's premier.They talk to me about growth for the middle class.