House debates transportation modernization bill in lengthy session

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1. deflected
   Foreign InvestmentMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the review process without addressing US relations or decision specifics.We never have and we never will compromise on national security.
2. deflected
   Foreign InvestmentMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims experts were followed but avoids committing to a new full review.It is based on their advice and recommendations that we authorized this transaction.
3. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses appointments timing but ignores the demand for thorough parliamentary review.no appointments will be confirmed and made until we have the legislation passed through Parliament.
4. deflected
   InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses desired board diversity but does not address possible foreign members or taxpayer protection.we will make sure that we reflect the regional diversity of our country and the gender parity of our country.
5. deflected
   InfrastructurePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to Canadian pension investments abroad instead of guaranteeing only Canadian citizens on the board.What is wrong with creating conditions to allow them to invest in our own country
6. deflected
   PrivacyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refuses to discuss details until legislation appears and offers only a constitutional assurance.the details of the legislation that will ultimately be proposed cannot be discussed until that legislation is before the House of Commons.
7. deflected
   PrivacyMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer points to past consultations without addressing the trust or broken-promise accusation.we have taken the last 18 months to consult carefully with Canadians
8. deflected
   InfrastructureMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer describes infrastructure goals while ignoring the accusation of hiding privatization motives.We believe that by mobilizing institutional investors and pension funds, we can free up resources to build more affordable housing
9. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes investment totals while ignoring the request for a review of privatization and tolls.We are tripling our investment to $180 billion.
10. answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the security review process was followed and no transaction proceeds without meeting standards.That process was followed in this case, as it is in every other case.
11. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats reliance on experts without addressing the demand to table documents.This is a national security matter, and we will go along with what our experts say.
12. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the process but pivots to attacking the opposition instead of addressing the timing of the decision.What does the other side of the House have against our national security experts?
13. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reiterates the multi-stage process but does not explain why a full formal review was not requested.Our national security agencies are the only ones in this case that had the facts before them.
14. partly answered
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses systemic reforms but does not state when judicial vacancies will be filled.They identified four priorities for legislative reform, including dealing with mandatory minimum penalties, bail in the administration of justice, preliminary inquiries, and reclassification of offences.
15. answered
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer provides the number of appointments made and notes progress on advisory committees.To date, the Minister of Justice has appointed 77 judges and 22 deputy judges across the country.
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    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer references campaign promises and testimony but does not address the specific rule change on parliamentary secretaries.Yesterday I testified at a committee and I answered members' questions.
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    Standing Orders of the House of CommonsMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general promises without addressing the omnibus bills concern.We have worked in good faith with the opposition, and we welcome a debate on the proposed changes in the coming days.
18. answered
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly justifies the staffer's participation and notes transparency with the commissioner.She has been fully transparent about her former employment, including with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
19. partly answered
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references rules but does not address the specific case raised.Those rules are quite clear and those rules will be followed.
20. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise instead of addressing the donations or appointment process details.I reject the premise of the question, of course, because we are taking a new, open, and transparent approach that is merit-based
21. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again rejects the premise without engaging the specific donor amounts or appointments.Again, Mr. Speaker, I totally reject the premise of that question.
22. answered
    HealthMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer provides specific funding figures and commitments to address the query.budget 2017 included new investments of $30 million over five years to support front-line interventions to reduce new cases of HIV and hepatitis C
23. partly answered
    Government AppointmentsMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises an announcement but does not name an interim or permanent commissioner.We will be making an announcement in the next few days.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights positive aspects without addressing staff turnover or specific fixes.I was also pleased to see the positive feedback from the first family sessions in Whitehorse.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes general policy without addressing the decline in junior oil companies or specific actions mentioned.We also approved two pipelines, which the party opposite was unable to do.
26. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states revenues go back to the province but does not disclose or address the estimated costs raised.all revenues that are received to better put a price on pollution go directly back to the province.
27. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the federal role and provincial handling of the PED issue.PED is a reportable disease at the provincial level and is not regulated by the federal government.
28. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details specific investments and programs for wild salmon restoration.we have announced a new $75-million coastal restoration package, as part of our $1.5-billion oceans protection plan
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer requests repetition instead of addressing the question on reinstating PACA.unfortunately, I did not clearly understand the member's question. Could he repeat the question please?
30. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the question but provides only a vague commitment to analysis without a timeline.We are currently analyzing the situation so that we can respond appropriately.
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    TaxationMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general commitments to tax fairness without addressing the CRA rule changes or small business impacts.Our commitment to tax fairness is at the core of our mandate, and our government will continue to support small and medium-sized businesses.
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    TaxationMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer references past consultations but avoids addressing the current rule changes or committee report.when his party was in government, it held consultations with stakeholders and decided not to move forward on such legislative change.
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    TaxationMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes general small business support without addressing the specific tax credit changes for farm families.We made a commitment to Canadians that we will help our small businesses grow through innovation and trade, and that is exactly what we are doing.
34. misdirected
    Innovation, Science and Economic DevelopmentMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references past support and attacks the previous government instead of addressing current action on the institute expansion.The previous government never even came close to those numbers.
35. partly answered
    Parks CanadaMr. Jim Eglinski (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment and work in Jasper but provides no details on any specific wildfire protection plan.We are working very hard in all of our parks, including Jasper National Park.
36. answered
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms negotiations on the five ports will begin soon with the province.Negotiations will get under way soon.
37. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates respect for provincial rules but avoids any discussion of amending Bill C-44.we have been very clear and I have assured the House a number of times that the infrastructure bank and any projects undertaken by the infrastructure bank would have to abide by provincial and municipal rules.
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    InfrastructureMr. Michel Boudrias (Bloc) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats assurances about rules and a past project but does not address the unanimous opposition or amending the bill.let me assure the hon. member once again that we have a very strong working relationship with the Province of Quebec, and the bank would have to abide by all the rules that are in place in every province and municipality.
39. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer announces engagement findings are online and collaboration is ongoing but gives no timeline for program changes.Our government is considering all the feedback received during the recent engagement and is collaborating with northern and indigenous organizations to update the program to be much more reflective of northerners' needs.