House debates standing order changes as opposition questions process

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   FinanceMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses election promises and investments without addressing the timeline for balancing the budget.The fact is that we are investing in our future together, just as we promised Canadians we would do.
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   InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the infrastructure bank rationale but ignores the call for an independent review.That is why we are setting up this infrastructure bank, in order to build more infrastructure, whether for public transit, roads, or ports, things that Canadians need to create economic growth.
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   InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's understanding of the economy instead of addressing the request for a balanced budget timeline or bank review.the members across the way are proving once again that they do not understand how the Canadian economy works or what Canadians need.
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   InfrastructureCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes infrastructure investments but does not address appointing foreigners to the bank board.We know that global investment can lead to better outcomes for Canadians.
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   FinanceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer revisits the 2015 election rejection of Conservative policies without stating any year for balancing the budget.It was the core of the Conservative platform in the 2015 election, a platform soundly rejected by Canadians, because it focused on balancing the budget at all costs through cuts to services and investments for Canadians.
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   International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges provincial cooperation and defending interests but does not list specific federal priorities for NAFTA.We emphasized how important it is for all levels of government to work together to make the United States understand that Canadians stand united, that we are concerned about its approach, and that we are prepared to strongly defend Canada's interests.
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   International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states priorities like softwood, auto, and dairy but refuses to detail the full negotiation plan.Whether it be in softwood, whether it be in auto, or whether it be in dairy and supply management, we will always stand up and defend Canada's interests.
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   InfrastructureMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the budget process and Senate respect but does not address studying the infrastructure bank or corporate profit concerns.As for the work done by the Senate, we respect tremendously the hard work senators are doing to examine and make recommendations on bills, but we certainly expect budget bills passed in this House of Commons to be passed by the Senate.
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   InfrastructureMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates campaign promises and the need to deliver infrastructure without addressing consultations, study, or Quebec laws.we made a commitment over a year and a half ago to create the infrastructure bank.
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    Foreign InvestmentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly states that the multi-stage security review process was followed and no risk was identified.We can assure the House that the process was followed to the letter and that no risk to national security was identified.
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    Foreign InvestmentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats that experts were listened to but does not address tabling documents or why the Prime Minister is not answering.We authorized this transaction based on their advice and recommendations.
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    Foreign InvestmentMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates the review process was followed but does not address U.S. concerns or the claim that the review was skipped.
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    Foreign InvestmentMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition for not trusting agencies and restates the process without naming U.S. officials consulted.quite frankly, I am surprised the party opposite does not trust our national security agencies and does not trust the opinions they give.
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    Foreign InvestmentErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies compromising security and repeats reliance on the process but does not address appeasing China or U.S. review of components.We relied on a process that put our national security first and foremost.
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    EthicsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes the Investment Canada Act process but does not address the Ethics Commissioner or conflicts of interest.It is a multi-step process that requires our national security agencies to look at the facts, get the facts in front of them, and make a national security recommendation.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general efforts against tax evasion but does not address the specific agreements, $55 billion, or refusal to disclose use of agreements.our government pledged to fight tax evasion and tax havens to ensure that our tax system is fair for all Canadians.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists audit numbers but ignores the question of ministerial responsibility and broken promises.I want to make it very clear that we will ensure our tax system is fair by ferreting out tax cheats and making them pay.
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    Foreign InvestmentMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states homework was done and operations continue unchanged but adds partisan attacks.We did our homework on this transaction.
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    Foreign InvestmentMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly details the Investment Canada Act review conditions and provincial role.the application by Cedar Tree to acquire Retirement Concepts has been approved under the Investment Canada Act.
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    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes 77 appointments and a new process but does not address the timeline for filling all vacancies.I am very happy to have appointed 77 justices across the country to the superior courts.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins praising appointments but cuts off without addressing the vacancies or thrown-out cases.I am incredibly proud of the 77 meritorious, diverse—
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    Government AppointmentsMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promises future announcements but does not explain the interim commissioner's lapsed mandate or the Meilleur appointment.We will have an official languages commissioner.
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    Consular AffairsMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the case was raised at the highest levels and clemency continues to be sought.our government has raised the case of Mr. Badawi at the highest levels of the Saudi government.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms commitment to an open competition and notes bid solicitation development has begun.the Government of Canada is committed to conducting an open and transparent competition for the permanent replacement of the fleet of fighter jets.
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). substantive question.The response avoids the specific question on the fighter jet process and minister, instead restating general equipment commitments.Yes, we will ensure that our military personnel have the right equipment to carry out their mission.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates the peacekeeping commitment without addressing delays, refusals, or lack of details.We are taking our time, thoughtfully, to decide what mission Canada will lead in.
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    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on general UN commitment without addressing specific refusals or lack of mission details.Maintaining international peace and stability, including within the United Nations, is one of the core missions assigned to the Canadian Armed Forces in "Strong, Secure, Engaged".
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    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses general support measures but does not address the request for an inquiry into the specific case.We are working with the Department of Veterans Affairs to update our practices in order to provide better support to veterans and their families
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    Status of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights the strategy investments without directly responding to the criticism about front-line services.The strategy we released today is based on prevention, support for survivors and their families, and promoting responsive legal and justice systems
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The response emphasizes ongoing engagements rather than committing to enforce the existing law as requested.We have already launched national mutual accountability engagements with first nations, community leaders, and members, including both in-person and online engagements.
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    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids directly answering the yes or no question about enforcing the law, instead discussing mutual accountability efforts.We remain committed to establishing a new fiscal relationship with first nations, including to strengthen mutual accountability measures.
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    Indigenous AffairsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.The response reiterates agreement on transparency without addressing the accusation of not enforcing the law.We have launched a national mutual accountability engagement with first nations, including in-person and online engagements.
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    TaxationMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the alcohol tax question entirely and shifts to unrelated tax and benefit policies.The first thing we did when we took office was lower taxes for middle-class Canadians, while raising them for the wealthiest 1%.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general industry support but avoids any mention of a payment protection model.We are looking at ways we can support this important Canadian industry by collaborating on a national nutrition policy as part of the next strategic framework.
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    FinanceMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises credit unions and urges collaboration but does not explain the regulatory prohibition or its rationale.We have encouraged the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions to get in touch with the credit unions and to work collaboratively to ensure they come up with a solution that can work for both.
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    InfrastructureMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the infrastructure plan without addressing the request to split the bill or remove the bank.That is exactly what our infrastructure plan, an ambitious $186-billion plan, will do.
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    InfrastructureMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the concern about respecting Quebec laws and jurisdictions.As far as the legislation is concerned, we are very confident that the way it is being done will respect the local jurisdictions in Quebec and in other provinces.
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    Softwood LumberMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer highlights existing support measures but offers no promise or discussion regarding a softwood lumber agreement.That includes $605 million from the Export Development Corporation.