Commons debates budget bill under time allocation as opposition protests

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1. deflected
   Foreign InvestmentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the general multi-step process without addressing the specific contradiction between the minister's statement and the company's public documents.every single transaction is subject to a national security review. This is a multi-step review process, and the process was followed.
2. deflected
   Foreign InvestmentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats that agencies examined the deal and recommendations were followed but does not engage the cited experts or the claim of no appropriate review.Did Canada's national security agencies examine this deal? The answer is yes. Did the government follow the security agencies' recommendations? The answer is yes
3. deflected
   Foreign InvestmentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again asserts the process was followed and due diligence done without addressing section 25 or the specific expert concerns raised.We did not ignore any voices. We actually followed the advice given to us by our national security agencies.
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   Foreign InvestmentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise and pivots to criticizing the prior government's handling rather than addressing the Norsat review claim.We did not overturn a cabinet order. The previous government managed the process so poorly that it ended up in court.
5. misdirected
   Foreign InvestmentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to job-creation statistics and general trade policy instead of responding to the quoted remark or the national-security review issue.last month there were 54,000 jobs created in our economy. Over the last eight months, there were over a quarter of a million jobs
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   Foreign InvestmentMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates the multi-level process and due diligence without clarifying the distinction between review and review process that the question challenges.All transactions are subject to a national security review. This is a multi-level process. The process was followed.
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   Foreign InvestmentMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the same claims about agency examination and recommendations without addressing the allegation of taking a shortcut or misleading statements.Did Canada's national security agencies examine this deal? As I have said before, yes, they did. Did the government follow the security agency's recommendations? As I said before, yes, we did.
8. answered
   Government AppointmentsMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the purpose of the interim appointments and states that selection processes are now open.The two interim appointments for the offices of the Lobbying Commissioner and the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner ensure continuity in leadership and allow time to complete the selection process.
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   Government AppointmentsMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes existing process without addressing responsibility or agreeing to prevent future partisanship.we have put in a new process that is open, transparent, and more accountable so that Canadians can apply for these positions.
10. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservatives and avoids confirming consultation or meaningful search timeline.The good news is that this place is no longer a Conservative playground.
11. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to tax policy and middle-class priorities instead of addressing appointment delays or process.our priority has been and always will be Canadians, middle-class Canadians and those working hard to join them.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates interim appointments and process without committing to opposition consultation.The two interim appointments for the offices of the Commissioner of Lobbying and the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner ensure continuity in leadership and allow time for the selection process to be completed.
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    Government AppointmentsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes merit-based process and diversity without assuring no donor limits or leader consultation.Our aim is to identify high-quality candidates who will help to achieve gender parity and truly reflect Canada's diversity.
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    Government AppointmentsKevin Sorenson (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends political background consideration and promotes online applications without ensuring all-party support.When it comes to political background, we encourage Canadians to be a part of the political process.
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    Government AppointmentsKevin Sorenson (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer accuses asker of projecting and avoids confirming independence from partisan selection.I believe the member might be projecting but when it comes to this government under the leadership of the Prime Minister , we have put in a new process, an open, transparent, merit-based process.
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses discrimination priority and outlines two-step approach but does not directly refute racism charge.fighting discrimination is a priority for our government and ending sexual discrimination against indigenous women is a priority as well.
17. misdirected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Conservative government rather than addressing whether consultations would occur for other groups facing discrimination.When members opposite were in government, they fought indigenous women on sexual discrimination for years in the courts.
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    Access to InformationMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes general procedures and referrals but does not answer whether the Attorney General will recuse herself.As is usual, this matter has now been referred to the Attorney General
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    Access to InformationMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates that the matter follows standard procedure without addressing the recusal request or conflict of interest.The matter is being dealt with as any other matter would, and we will await the Attorney General 's judgment in this matter.
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    Public SafetyMr. Kevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer affirms the shared priority on child protection and explains the existing registry but does not address why the provision is being scrapped.of course public safety and particularly the protection of children is our highest priority.
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    Public SafetyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the existing registry and criticizes the prior government for not funding an addition, without answering whether a public registry will be created.In the dying days of the previous government, it introduced a piece of legislation that would add an additional database but it did not set it up and it did not give one penny to fund it.
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    MarijuanaMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the new cannabis bill and consultations but does not address the lack of provincial resources or youth criminal records.That is why, following in-depth consultations with experts and the work of the task force on cannabis legalization and regulation, our government introduced a bill that works for all Canadians.
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    MarijuanaMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the rationale for the new bill without addressing ongoing charges or unequal impacts on marginalized groups.We want to make sure that does not happen.
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    Small BusinessMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights a balanced energy approach and pipeline approvals but does not address red tape cuts or support for junior oil and gas companies.Our approach will create tens of thousands of good jobs across the country and position Canada well to enjoy the economic benefit from an expanded energy sector.
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    Small BusinessMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes general small business programs without addressing oil and gas juniors, red tape or tax hikes.we are supporting small businesses.
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    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists general veteran services but ignores mefloquine toxicity and specific support requested.our government takes seriously the issues men and women face from their military service.
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    HealthMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer notes tabling the framework but does not address its alleged lack of solutions or community exclusion.I was pleased, the minister was pleased, to table the federal framework on Lyme disease in Canada.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer mentions added funding and student concerns but provides no concrete plan for clearing the backlog.Students are of particular concern, and we are obviously working very hard to ensure that all summer students and indeed all public servants have a positive experience.
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    Agriculture and AgrifoodMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states commitment and ongoing review but offers no timeline or decision on a payment protection system.We are continuing to look at all available options for a payment protection system for producers.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises the OAS and UK ties but avoids any commitment on Falkland Islands self-determination.I am indeed very much looking forward to attending the OAS meeting the week after next, as this is a very important organization and Canada is proud of our membership.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer claims consultation is underway but does not explain why the existing transparency law remains unenforced.There is a process in place at this time whereby members can obtain the information through their bands in their respective areas.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the prior government's approach instead of addressing current enforcement of transparency rules.That is not the way we do business.
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    Canadian Coast GuardMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores specific closures and program cuts, instead listing unrelated investments.We can say with confidence that the Vancouver harbour is safer today than it was two years ago, thanks to the reopening of the Kitsilano Coast Guard and this government's investment in the oceans protection plan.
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    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists general Quebec spending but avoids naming the specific projects or minister issue raised.We have 256 projects under way in Quebec, and our total investment there is $2.8 billion.
35. partly answered
    Consular AffairsMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states case was raised at high levels but does not confirm whether the Prime Minister called the king.our government, myself included, has raised the case of Mr. Badawi at the highest level with the Saudi government.
36. partly answered
    Consular AffairsMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms human-rights advocacy but does not address arms-sale talks or timeline for demanding release.Human rights promotion is a pillar of our foreign policy.
37. answered
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states that projects will comply with Quebec laws as requested.infrastructure projects in Quebec and every other province will comply with all applicable laws, in this case, Quebec's laws.
38. partly answered
    Air TransportationHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer welcomes the report and mentions collaboration and funds but gives no firm commitment on leadership or specific fixes.We will be collaborating with the territorial governments, as well as northern communities and indigenous groups, in order to identify the priorities with respect to northern transportation.