NDP motion proposes independent process for officers of Parliament

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   TaxationMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes free parks and general tax cuts instead of addressing the specific taxes or vacation question.as part of my summer plans, I am going to be doing what millions of Canadians will be doing, which will be enjoying Canada's national parks absolutely free of charge.
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   Public SafetyMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer gives general statements on protecting children without confirming disclosure to parents.We take this responsibility very seriously, and we are working with police agencies to ensure that, if there are criminals or individuals who pose a threat, that information is known and appropriate measures are taken.
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   Public SafetyMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer criticizes prior proposals as unfunded rather than addressing disclosure to parents.However, they put forward proposals that were unfunded and that were not able to be implemented.
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   Foreign InvestmentMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states assessments occur but does not address what harm a review would do.every transaction of this type is assessed by our national security agencies, and we also consult our allies.
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   Foreign InvestmentMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats assessment process instead of giving yes or no on a full review.Our national security experts assessed the deal and the technology and concluded that there were no national security concerns.
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   Foreign InvestmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims a review occurred without addressing the distinction or lack of ministerial order.every single transaction of this sort is subject to a national security review.
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   Foreign InvestmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer asserts process was followed without addressing the absence of a statutory review.we followed the process, that we exercised due diligence, and that we did our homework.
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   Government AppointmentsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer begins describing improvements to the nomination process but is cut off before fully addressing the proposal.when we came to office, we did improve the nomination process, which is why we now have 60% of our nominees who are women, over 12% are visible minorities, and over 10—
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   Government AppointmentsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the government's process without addressing the specific proposal.We consulted the opposition parties. We held a vote in the House of Commons on officers of Parliament.
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    Foreign InvestmentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The response rejects the premise without admitting any error.I disagree with my colleague. National security is an absolute priority for our government.
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    Foreign InvestmentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Reiterates following process instead of addressing the alleged mistake.unlike the member opposite, we actually value the advice given by the national security experts.
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    Foreign InvestmentPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Defends actions without committing to a new review.All transactions under the Investment Canada Act are subject to a national security review.
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    Foreign InvestmentTony Clement (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Emphasizes not compromising security without clarifying the decision process.let me be absolutely clear. We never have and we will never will compromise on national security.
14. answered
    Foreign InvestmentLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Clearly states that national security agencies examined the deal and recommendations were followed.did Canada's national security agencies examine this deal? Yes, they did.
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    Foreign InvestmentLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Accuses the asker of speculation while defending the process.the member can speculate, make innuendo, and come up with all these theories, but the bottom line is we followed the process.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Focuses on anti-evasion efforts without addressing the specific agreement.the government is strongly committed to protecting the fairness of the Canadian tax system.
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    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids any mention of chapter 11 or specific trade priorities.We are going to stand up for Canadian values and our economic interests as we have always done.
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    EthicsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends staff expertise but never addresses whether the process will be independent or free from interference.Ms. Church has always been completely transparent about her former employer, including with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
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    EthicsMr. Kevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats defense of expertise without addressing the alleged conflict of interest.She has been fully transparent about her former employment, including with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
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    Access to InformationMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the referral process but does not address why it should not go to the director of public prosecutions.Shared Services, whose management dealt with this issue directly, took the situation very seriously, immediately launched an investigation, and notified the Information Commissioner, who in turn referred this matter to the Attorney General of Canada, as is customary.
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    Access to InformationMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the opposition instead of addressing the call for referral to public prosecutions.I can assure the hon. member that his unwarranted attacks on the independent public servants who go about their business every day and do things by the book are also very well-noted.
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    Families, Children and Social DevelopmentMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer celebrates the agreement but does not address criticisms about funding levels or evidence-based quality.I am delighted to be given the opportunity by our colleague to say how honoured and privileged I was yesterday to sign the first-ever national agreement on child care.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists general refugee spending but does not address support for the specific NGO or the quoted statement about not being seen to support undocumented refugees.We have provided over $700 million this year in the settlement of refugees and the services that we need to integrate them into our country.
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    Public SafetyRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses the existing registry but does not address funding for the high-risk child sex offender registry.the critical tool in terms of public protection is the national sex offender registry, which was created and funded in 2004 by the former public safety minister, the Hon. Anne McLellan.
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    Public SafetyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general partnerships without addressing the specific case or timeline requested.the way to ensure that families and children and communities are safe is to make certain that national institutions like Correctional Service of Canada work closely with the police forces of Canada and the local communities to ensure that people have the information they need.
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    Fireamrs RegistryMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to the previous government's actions and the Information Commissioner instead of explaining the discrepancy.That was the position taken by the Information Commissioner.
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    Fireamrs RegistryMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames the previous administration rather than addressing the current status of the data or the contradiction.If the member has a problem with that process, he should ask his colleagues who formerly occupied those cabinet positions.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes a new process but does not address ending partisan appointments or the specific cases mentioned.we have implemented a new, open, transparent, and merit-based appointment process.
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    Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications CommissionMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights investments and study but avoids committing to sending the decision back to the CRTC.We are currently studying the repercussions of the CRTC's decision.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges ongoing exploration but does not clarify options or commit to an open competition.We have not yet made a decision.
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general defence policy without specifying aircraft or addressing transparency on the choice.This acquisition will give the Royal Canadian Air Force enough aircraft to secure our vast airspace and maintain our ability to contribute to international operations.
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    Canadian Coast GuardMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to no cuts and increased capacity for the stations in question.on inland waterways, where we are currently providing a search and rescue service, there will be no cuts.
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    TaxationMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses general tax reductions but ignores the specific alcohol tax hike raised in the question.We reduced taxes on middle-class Canadians.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states no knowledge and offers to discuss further.
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    HealthMr. Gordon Brown (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and committee work but provides no timeline or commitment on changing criteria.We are reviewing its report, and I look forward to responding to it in due time.
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    Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications CommissionMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general arts funding instead of addressing the request to cancel the CRTC decision.We are currently studying the repercussions of the CRTC's decision.
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    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to reconciliation but gives no specific response timeline for the letter.Our government is fully committed to implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action.