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1. deflected
   FinanceMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates election platform and investments without addressing the broken balanced-budget promise.Canadians made a very clear choice in the last election.
2. deflected
   FinanceMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to criticizing past Conservative record instead of addressing the broken deficit promises.it is humorous to hear the members opposite talk about investing in health, in education, in infrastructure
3. deflected
   TaxationMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats tax-cut claims for middle class without addressing the listed new tax hikes.we lowered taxes on the middle class and raised them on the wealthiest 1%.
4. deflected
   TaxationMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks prior Conservative tax policy instead of responding to new tax hikes on beer, wine and transit.for 10 years, the Conservative government's approach to growth was to give boutique tax exemptions
5. answered
   Public SafetyMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the bill's dual focus on security and rights as requested.Canadians expect their government to do two things: to protect our rights and freedoms and keep our communities safe.
6. partly answered
   Access to InformationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer describes new proactive disclosure measures but does not confirm full application of Access to Information to PMO and ministers' offices.we are extending the scope of the act by including a legislated, proactive disclosure system for ministers' offices, the Prime Minister's Office
7. partly answered
   Access to InformationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again cites proactive disclosure expansions without confirming the platform's explicit promise was met.we are expanding the act to include a system of legislative proactive disclosure for ministers' offices, the Prime Minister
8. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to general fundraising laws without addressing the specific cash-for-access rule breach.the federal level of government has among the toughest laws on fundraising of any level of government in the country.
9. misdirected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses openness briefly then pivots to attacking the opposition's secrecy instead of the media exclusion claim.
10. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks the member and agrees on values but avoids explaining why the Quebec regional positions were eliminated.We certainly do not see eye to eye on many issues, but one thing we do agree on is that we must be there at all times to defend our values and our communities.
11. answered
    InfrastructureDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly cites specific funding allocations and percentages for small communities in response to the infrastructure bank access question.80% of the funding approved for the small communities fund has gone to communities with a population of less than 15,000 people.
12. deflected
    FinanceMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights economic growth and jobs but does not address when or how the budget will be balanced.Over the last three quarters, as an example, we have 3.5% real growth.
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    FinanceMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats job creation statistics and IMF praise but ignores the balanced budget timeline and overseas spending criticism.the reason the IMF and the OECD look at Canada and say we are making a real difference is that they can see the impact we are actually having on young Canadians
14. answered
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer states the two explicit goals for cannabis policy in direct response to the taxation priority question.We want to put criminals out of business and we want a system that protects children.
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    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites growth and employment figures but does not address the Prime Minister's balanced budget remark or private-sector standards.Our growth in the last three quarters has been in the order of 3.5%.
16. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists related reforms and consultations but does not explain why information-sharing protections under Bill C-51 were left unchanged., before the House, which is in addition to the committee of parliamentarians, which is in addition to the funding for counter-radicalization
17. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the court ruling but then pivots to attacking the NDP and Conservatives rather than addressing the consultations query.The difficulty is that Canadians have made it very clear that they do not trust the NDP with their safety and they do not trust the Conservatives with their rights.
18. partly answered
    Government AppointmentsMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the appointment process and notes the apology but does not address the directive on partisan views or time spent on the project.the chair of the WDBA was appointed a year ago through an open, transparent, and merit-based selection process, and he brings a considerable amount of experience to this important position as a result of his diverse career accomplishments both in the private sector and in the public sector.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on the bridge's importance and appointment rationale without addressing the call to fire the appointee or his partisan comments.We are focused on getting this crossing built, and that is exactly why we appointed Mr. Duncan to undertake the duties of the board and also make sure that we are on time and on budget.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the merit-based process without engaging the premise about Liberal membership as a criterion or committing to changes.we have implemented a new, open, transparent, and merit-based appointment process.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the process description without addressing the credibility loss or fixing the appointments issues raised.as I have said many times in this place, we have put in place a new process, an open, transparent, merit-based process, where Canadians can apply for available positions, which are all posted online.
22. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights funding and leadership but does not address turning away asylum seekers, the safe third country agreement, or wait times.This year alone, we are investing more than $700 million in the resettlement of refugees and integration.
23. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers investments and reviews but omits the safe third country agreement suspension and specific backlog measures.We are investing more than $700 million this year on refugee resettlement and integration services; $62.9 million in budget 2017 for legal aid for refugees to better make their case in front the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
24. answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the national security review process was followed and no concerns remain.All transactions under the Investment Canada Act are subject to a multistep national security review process.
25. answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms a security review occurred and standards were met.The national security community conducted a review and confirmed that the security procedures and the safeguards in place comply with our high standards.
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    Foreign InvestmentMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the company's questionable practices and instead restates net benefit criteria.the application by Cedar Tree to acquire Retirement Concepts was approved, as the acquisition will result in a net benefit to Canada.
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    Foreign InvestmentMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats net benefit talking points without addressing the broader accusations of selling out to China.We examined the case on its own merits and approved the acquisition because it is of net economic benefit to Canada.
28. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses commitment to negotiations but does not assure against a sellout agreement.we want a good agreement for Canada, not just any agreement.
29. deflected
    Softwood LumberMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts blame to the previous government instead of addressing current failure on softwood.as we know, the previous Conservative government allowed the agreement to lapse.
30. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the RCMP allegations and competence attack, pivoting to general shipbuilding commitments.Through the national shipbuilding strategy, we are committed to getting the women and men of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard the equipment they need
31. answered
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the call for a transparent process by announcing a full competition and increased purchases.I was very proud, on behalf of the government's new defence policy, to be able to announce that we will be purchasing not 65 fighter aircraft but 88, making sure that we have a full, transparent competition to replace the entire fleet.
32. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's record instead of addressing the backlog of privately sponsored refugees.We will take no lessons on refugee resettlement from that member and that party.
33. deflected
    Marine TransportationMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general commitments to ferry services without addressing subsidies or impacts on private shippers.We are committed to Newfoundlanders having safe, efficient, and reliable ferry services to the mainland.
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    Innovation, Science and Economic DevelopmentMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The response shifts focus to Canada 150 celebrations instead of the minivan purchase decision.It will be June 21, National Aboriginal Day.
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    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes a future review of the report but offers no commitment regarding the witness testimony.I can tell the member that I have not yet had an opportunity to review the whole report.
36. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the query by directing input to the ongoing National Energy Board review.I am sure that the member will have every opportunity to express that view and the view of his colleagues to the National Energy Board
37. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights general infrastructure benefits and legal compliance but ignores the specific question about Quebec MPs.As far as respect for the jurisdiction is concerned, the infrastructure bank, or any project undertaken by the bank, will respect the local laws and regulations in place.
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Mr. Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response requests consent on an unrelated committee report instead of engaging the point of order raised.I rise to ask for the unanimous consent of the House to return to presenting reports from committees.