Commons debates access reforms as opposition presses on taxes

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   TaxationCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the goal of fairness but avoids addressing whether to scrap the tax changes or respond to Manley.our government's objective is a fairer tax system.
2. deflected
   TaxationCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates campaign promises and examples of fairness without addressing when or if the increases will stop.we are proposing to make our tax system a little fairer so that a Canadian who earns $300,000 a year and decides to incorporate to save $48,000
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   TaxationCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes support for small businesses and consultations but does not address protecting family fortunes or stopping the increases.We are listening to Canadians because we want to make sure we are doing things properly.
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   TaxationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses inequities and proposals but avoids addressing demonization or the Prime Minister's actions.Yes, it is and was legal, but we do not think it is necessarily fair that someone who makes $300,000 a year can save $48,000 a year simply by creating a private company
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   TaxationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats support for small businesses and fairness but does not address protecting private fortunes or the perceived attack on businesses.we have brought forward proposals to create a tax system that is fairer and more equitable
6. answered
   Public Services and ProcurementMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses privacy breaches by outlining the process followed and measures taken.This process was followed after privacy breaches related to Phoenix and we have implemented recommendations from the Privacy Commissioner to prevent similar incidents from occurring again.
7. partly answered
   Public Services and ProcurementMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists steps taken but does not confirm a complete plan or timeline for full resolution.We have taken a number of steps toward resolving this issue, including investing $142 million to recruit, hire, and train more employees
8. answered
   International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms protection of water resources and states support from other parties.By the way, the Americans and the Mexicans both support this idea vis-à-vis the water, absolutely.
9. deflected
   International TradeMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses modernization and review of chapter 11 but avoids explaining how the provision promotes democracy or protects Canadians.As part of that modernization, we are in the process of reviewing chapter 11, which is being negotiated as we speak.
10. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses the tax fairness goal and small business rate but does not respond to the specific request about listening to caucus members.However, there are still some loopholes in the tax system that unfairly allow some of the wealthiest Canadians to incorporate so they can access tax benefits that are out of reach for the vast majority of middle-class Canadians.
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    TaxationMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer calls the question false and fallacious then restates the unchanged rate without addressing the caucus mutiny or specific criticisms raised.what the hon. member just said is both false and fallacious.
12. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer invites reading proposals and notes unchanged rate but does not address the claim about plumbers or job losses abroad.However, the SME tax rate, which is the lowest in the G7, remains unchanged.
13. answered
    TaxationMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly assures no changes to tax benefits for family farms and that farmers' perspectives are considered.I can assure my colleague that we will take their perspectives into account as we move forward and come up with our plan.
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    TaxationMr. Len Webber (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer focuses on listening and avoiding disadvantage to women but sidesteps the fairness comparison with ministerial fortunes.That is why we are listening to all Canadians to get this right and make sure there are no unintended consequences.
15. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer affirms support for family farms and unchanged rates but does not address passing farms to next generation or fairness with ministerial fortunes.Farmers and business owners will continue to benefit from the lowest tax rate in the G7 and will be able to continue investing and reinvesting in their businesses, in their farms.
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes meeting with commissioners and family focus but does not address specific barriers from STC cuts or registration access.Our government has launched a truly national and independent inquiry.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer stresses general support and priority without addressing whether the government asked the commissioner or committing to remove specific obstacles.As a government, we have been lending them the support they need.
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    TaxationMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reassures support for farmers and fairness but avoids the fairness comparison to the PM and minister's families.I would like to reassure my colleague that the Liberals will always be on side with farmers.
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    TaxationMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights agrifood investments and fairness claims but sidesteps the retirement tax increase and family fortune comparison.What we are proposing today is a fairer tax system.
20. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Larry Miller (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists unrelated agricultural achievements instead of addressing the AgriInvest tax rate change.We signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, which will help boost agricultural exports to the tune of $1.5 billion annually.
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    TaxationMr. Larry Miller (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats trade deals and investments while ignoring the repeated question on taxing AgriInvest funds at 53%.We will continue to work on expanding markets.
22. partly answered
    Post-Secondary EducationMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details increased grants but does not address when or how tuition fees themselves will decrease.Last year, we increased the amount of support for Canadian students by 50% to help those in low- and middle-income families.
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    Public TransportationMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains regulatory delegation to provinces and notes no federal support for Greyhound without proposing federal action for vulnerable women.Intercity bus services within Canada, such as Greyhound, operate on a commercial basis with no support from the federal government.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the balanced approach and notes a business decision but avoids clarifying rules or committing to champion the project.TransCanada's request is a business decision.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists past projects instead of addressing red tape reduction or future plans.We have approved infrastructure projects that will create tens of thousands of jobs for Canadians, and many of them indeed in Alberta.
26. answered
    MarijuanaMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly explains the priority and resources committed in response to the concerns raised.We have committed $274 million to ensure they have what they need to do the job.
27. answered
    JusticeMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses judicial appointments and vacancies in British Columbia specifically.I am going to continue to fill the vacancies in British Columbia and in other jurisdictions.
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    Dairy IndustryMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates general support without addressing the funding shortfall or program criticism.I am proud of the $350 million we invested to help dairy producers and processors modernize their facilities and give them a competitive edge.
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    Air TransportationMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general aerodrome regulations but ignores the specific noise and enforcement request.
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    Veterans AffairsSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites privacy laws and gives general hiring info instead of confirming or denying the accusation.due to federal privacy laws, I cannot speak to this specific individual employment process
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    Veterans AffairsSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again cites privacy and gives general hiring info without addressing the cover-up claim.I cannot comment on an individual employment process case, but I can advise that the Canadian Armed Forces seeks to recruit, hire, and retain the very best candidates possible.
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    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises the appointee but avoids specifying which role is the priority.Ambassador Dion will continue the vital and important work of ensuring that Canada's interests and values are shared in the world.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers general commitments without addressing the specific questions on applicants, deadline, or partisanship.With regard to appointments, our government is committed to a process that is rigorous, open, and transparent, and to finding the best candidate for each position.
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    PrivacyMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). loaded question.The answer supplies the Privacy Commissioner's finding on data disclosure but sidesteps the direct accusation of lying or incompetence.Paragraph 43 of the summary of investigation notes that the Privacy Commissioner "found no evidence that individual responses to the MyDemocracy survey questions were disclosed to third parties."
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    Dairy IndustryMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reports on program uptake and timelines but does not commit to meeting Quebec's specific demands for improvements.Sometime in the next few months, the government will announce when it will start accepting applications for phase two.
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    Canadian HeritageMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lists funding amounts without engaging the question of whether the minister's role includes protecting Quebec culture against the free market.We have allocated $22 million to Telefilm Canada, $13.5 million to the National Film Board, and $550 million to the Canada Council for the Arts.
37. misdirected
    Infrastructure and CommunitiesMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights approved projects and investments instead of addressing the accusation that the minister is failing to transfer funds automatically without conditions.In the case of Quebec, we have approved 424 projects, with a federal investment of $1.6 billion.
38. answered
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the timeline concern by stating the intent to launch revised culturally sensitive initiatives under the program.We are hoping that we will be able to launch the new initiatives under nutrition north that are culturally sensitive to the people who need the program.