Preclearance legislation takes most time as taxes dominate question period

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   Public SafetyMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer expresses openness to amendments but avoids committing to expert-driven changes on the bill.we are very open to suggestions, amendments, and improvements to national security.
2. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general balance and future talks without addressing the specific request on proactive disruption powers.I look forward to robust discussions with all parties in the House, all members in the House, hearing from experts, as we move forward on getting that balance right
3. misdirected
   TaxationMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to unrelated middle-class tax cuts and attacks the opposition instead of addressing the beer and wine tax.Unfortunately, the members opposite voted against the tax hike for the wealthiest 1% and against lowering taxes for the middle class.
4. misdirected
   TaxationMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats prior tax actions and criticizes Conservatives rather than responding to the listed new tax hikes.For 10 years, the Conservatives gave boutique tax cuts and advantages to the wealthiest alone.
5. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the sarcastic premise and lists platform achievements instead of addressing the listed controversies.On that, as the member will see as he looks through those pages, we delivered.
6. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges some progress on boil water advisories but does not address the court cases or UNDRIP points.We have ended 20 long-term boil water advisories, but we know full well there is much more to do.
7. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to past proactive disclosure efforts and criticizes other parties instead of addressing broken promises.The NDP was never interested in proactive disclosure.
8. answered
   InfrastructureThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly rebuts the claim by stating the infrastructure bank was in the election platform.quite the opposite, it was very clearly written in our election platform that we were going to create an infrastructure bank
9. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes Liberal transparency measures and urges opposition to match without addressing cash-for-access or illegal lobbying claims.Canadians expect any government and any political party to follow the strong rules we have in place, and that is exactly what we are doing.
10. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservatives' voting record on tax cuts instead of addressing the escalator tax on alcohol.It is just a shame that the member and his party voted against lowering taxes on the middle class and raising them on the wealthiest 1%.
11. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to criticizing the prior Conservative government's record rather than responding to the escalator tax question.Instead, they gave plenty of opportunities and tax cuts to the wealthy, rather than invest in the middle class and those working hard to join it.
12. misdirected
    TaxationMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats praise for middle-class tax cuts and criticizes opposition vote instead of addressing the escalator tax.They voted against our plan to put more money in the pockets of nine million Canadians by asking the wealthiest one per cent to pay a bit more.
13. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to defending carbon pricing and climate policy without addressing the escalator tax or other listed taxes.the member opposite mentioned the price on carbon, and that is an extremely important part of our vision for how to strengthen the future in meaningful ways.
14. partly answered
    TaxationMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains who pays the carbon tax and revenue handling but ignores the escalator tax on alcohol.The fact is that people who continue to pollute, who do not realize that being more efficient is better for our economy, will end up paying a little bit more
15. deflected
    TaxationMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights Canada 150 parks and child benefit instead of addressing the escalator tax on alcohol.Furthermore, families will be able to do that with a little more money in their pockets, because we have lowered taxes on the middle class, raised them on the wealthiest one per cent, and delivered a Canada child benefit
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites budget investments and the inquiry but does not address the specific request for more shelters or funding to end violence.we invested in our very first budget $8.4 billion toward indigenous peoples, but we know there is much more to do, which we followed up with in budget 2017.
17. deflected
    FinanceMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to tax cuts and investments without addressing the timeline for balancing the budget.We actually delivered that middle-class tax cut by raising taxes on the wealthiest one per cent.
18. deflected
    FinanceMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses growth and investments but avoids naming any year for a balanced budget.Our infrastructure investments will help families get to work and come home more efficiently.
19. deflected
    FinanceMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to youth investments and student aid without providing a budget balance year.The fact is, we know that what young people want in this country are investments in our future that both build the economy and protect us from climate change
20. deflected
    FinanceMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats tax policy points and avoids any reference to a balanced budget timeline.We lowered taxes on the middle class and raised them on the wealthiest one per cent.
21. answered
    Official LanguagesMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the appointment process and states an announcement will come shortly.An announcement will be made shortly.
22. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to the process and notes work continues but does not address the request for an apology.
23. answered
    Foreign InvestmentDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the security assessment outcome and confirms no concerns were found.Our national security experts assessed the deal and the technology, and concluded there were no national security concerns.
24. partly answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the review process and transparency but does not address canceling the transaction.That is why, for the first time, our government has published the number of national security reviews that cabinet has considered under the law.
25. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on general investment policy and provincial oversight without addressing potential future control by the PRC.Cedar Tree has confirmed its strong commitment to the ongoing quality of operations in Canada and to its health care workers.
26. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates openness to investment and provincial regulation but avoids the question of PRC control if the company dissolves.We recognize that B.C. and all provinces have a strong regulatory regime that oversees and ensures that the care our seniors receive is of top quality.
27. answered
    HealthMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly thanks jurors and references federal mental health funding to support provinces.it gives me great pleasure to be able to stand and thank all Canadians who have served on juries
28. deflected
    Steel IndustryMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses defending Canadian interests in trade talks but does not commit to implementing the specific NDP recommendations.We need to ensure that Initiative 232 excludes Canada.
29. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accepts the apology and emphasizes project support without addressing whether Duncan will be fired.Mr. Duncan has apologized. We have accepted his apology.
30. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates bridge support and notes the apology but avoids any decision on firing Duncan.With respect to Mr. Duncan, he has apologized.
31. deflected
    Government AccountabilityMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer justifies travel needs in general terms without explaining specific government business during the partisan events.as has always been the practice, whenever the Prime Minister travels anywhere, he needs to be connected to the work the government is doing
32. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the impact of autism but the provided text cuts off before fully addressing the rejected partnership or reversing the decision.we recognize that autism spectrum disorder has a significant lifelong impact on individuals and families.
33. deflected
    Persons with DisabilitiesThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights existing funding and programs but avoids any mention of the autism partnership initiative raised in the question.Our government will continue to support their efforts through our programs.
34. deflected
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response acknowledges stakeholder efforts and meetings but provides no commitment or direct response on supporting the Canadian autism partnership.My staff has also met repeatedly with the member for Edmonton—Wetaskiwin to talk about how we can move forward in concrete ways that will make a difference in the lives of so many Canadians.