Commons advances arms trade treaty bill amid tax reform clashes

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   TaxationMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the goal of fairness without addressing claimed impacts on jobs or donations.Our goal is to make the system fairer.
2. deflected
   TaxationMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats talking points on incorporation and tax rates instead of addressing consultation or job creation.Right now, we have a system where small and medium-sized businesses have the lowest tax rate among G7 countries.
3. misdirected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the question as scare tactics rather than addressing the survey or spending control.those are exactly the sorts of scare tactics we expect from members on the other side.
4. misdirected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly accuses the asker of misleading Canadians instead of addressing the tax shelter claim.the member opposite is deliberately misleading Canadians.
5. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to general goals without listing any changes applying to Morneau Shepell.We are trying to make sure that we do not have a system that encourages the richest—
6. deflected
   Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists general activities without addressing specific criticisms like the treaty boycott or aid reduction.We step up for peacekeeping, we step up for international aid, and we have spoken out against the persecution happening in Myanmar.
7. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the peacekeeping commitment but ignores the hypocrisy charge and lack of specific troop pledges.That is why we have committed half a billion dollars and 600 troops to peacekeeping operations.
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses lifting advisories but does not explain the reported increase since the election.We have already lifted more than two dozen long-term drinking advisories by doubling the ability to respond to these issues.
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to indigenous child welfare without confirming support for Bill C-262.one of the things I have heard so loudly and clearly is the absolute need to address the welfare of indigenous children in our country.
10. deflected
    TaxationMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses incorporation incentives and consultations but ignores the Alberta numbered company question.we know our tax system encourages wealthy Canadians to incorporate so they pay a lower rate of tax than middle-class Canadians.
11. deflected
    TaxationMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats general fairness goals without addressing the Ontario-Alberta corporation tax question.We want to make sure we have a system that is fair to all Canadians.
12. deflected
    TaxationMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates incorporation concerns and small-business rates but avoids the 73% tax and family-fortune comparison.We currently have a system that encourages the wealthy to incorporate in order to pay a lower tax rate than the middle class.
13. misdirected
    TaxationMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to infrastructure investments and job growth instead of responding to the tax-plan critique.Our decision is to invest in our country.
14. deflected
    TaxationEd Fast (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes fairness rules but sidesteps the question of whether the minister's and PM's fortunes are protected.we know that Canadians want to have a tax system that is fair.
15. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on preventing lower rates via corporations without addressing the 73% tax or family-fortune protection.We are looking toward making sure we do not encourage wealthy Canadians to set up a private corporation so they can pay a lower rate of tax than middle-class Canadians.
16. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's record on prior measures rather than addressing the botched plan or expanding consultations.My question for the member opposite is why has his party not supported any of these measures that are helping the middle class.
17. deflected
    TaxationMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer promotes general tax fairness efforts without addressing the CEO loophole or tax havens raised.Canadians expect a fair tax system. That is what we promised during the election campaign and that is what we are doing.
18. deflected
    TaxationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains policy goals but ignores the 73% tax claim and specific farm transfer concerns.it is very important to have a fair system. We want to establish a program that does not encourage the wealthy to incorporate in order to pay a lower tax rate
19. partly answered
    TaxationMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the need to avoid unintended consequences for farmers and commits to listening, partially addressing the farm impact.In the case of farmers, we know we want to listen to make sure our tax proposals, which are important to make the system fair, do not have unintended consequences.
20. deflected
    TaxationMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats fairness and economy talking points without addressing the 73% tax or specific family farm case.What we will see through the changes that we are putting forward is that, over the long term, farms and small businesses will be better off with a fairer tax system and a strong economy.
21. deflected
    TaxationCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins restating incorporation concerns but cuts off without engaging the 73% tax or small business demonization claim.Actually, Mr. Speaker, here are the facts. We now have a situation where people who are wealthy are encouraged to go to incorporation in order to lower their tax rate—
22. answered
    Dairy IndustryMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms support for supply management and references the existing compensation program.We put a $350 million program in place to make sure farmers and processors were at the cutting edge.
23. answered
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recognizes the crisis and details specific funding and evidence-based actions taken.Last week, I announced $7.5 million that will enhance the development of evidence-based practices that could be used by those dealing with this crisis on the ground.
24. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the goal of removing tax advantages for the wealthy but sidesteps the 73% tax and carbon/payroll tax impacts on the specific farmer.we want to make sure that we deal with tax advantages that allow the wealthy to incorporate to get a lower tax rate than middle-class Canadians.
25. deflected
    TaxationMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general fairness goals without addressing the specific claim of higher taxes on family farm sales versus strangers.We are going to listen to them to make sure that we get these changes right.
26. deflected
    TaxationMr. Ted Falk (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats tax fairness talking points and denies rate changes without addressing the 73% tax claim or family fortune comparison.We have been clear that we are not going to change that.
27. deflected
    TaxationMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes unchanged small business rates but avoids the specific 73% tax accusation and family fortune contrast.We know that we are not proposing to change that.
28. partly answered
    PensionsMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses service delivery and benefit access but does not directly confirm policy reversal for the separated seniors case.The agency continues to work in co-operation with Service Canada to reduce the risk of a potential interruption in GIS payments.
29. deflected
    PensionsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to general tax filing support without addressing the policy clarification or reversing the clawback impact.Most benefits, including the guaranteed income supplement, are based on income.
30. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights approved projects and environmental priorities but does not address timelines or commitment to Energy East.TransCanada's request is a business decision.
31. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reframes to general energy support and business decision without clarifying rule changes or addressing the trust fund remark.The request by TransCanada for a 30-day pause in the assessment of the energy east project is ultimately a business decision.
32. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes past approvals and sustainability without addressing specific delays or job impacts on Energy East.This government has achieved far more in two years than the previous government achieved in 12.
33. answered
    MarijuanaMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the legislation's objectives in response to the question on priorities and concerns.The objective is clear: to better keep marijuana out of the hands of our children and to better keep money, billions of dollars, out of the hands of organized crime.
34. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the dismantling process but ignores the specific questions on waste volume and funding adequacy.Naturally, we will keep the environmental impact in mind during the dismantling process.
35. deflected
    TaxationMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the government's tax fairness goals without addressing the request for an apology.we will continue to fight to make sure our tax system is fair.
36. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states Canada's position on non-interference in Spanish domestic affairs.The issue of Catalonia falls squarely under Spanish domestic affairs.
37. misdirected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general principles of diversity instead of addressing the bill or Quebec jurisdiction.I am very proud to live in a country that promotes diversity and inclusion.
38. answered
    Candice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides the schedule and notes the number of opposition days available.In response to the opposition House leader's question, my hon. colleague knows very well there are seven opposition days in the fall, and we will have more information for her in regard to scheduling.