House debates sustainable development act amendments

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1. deflected
   Natural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites external opinions on oil prices instead of addressing the specific letter or regulatory claim.Basic economics—not regulation—ended the Energy East pipeline.... dethroned by the simple loss of its business case.... by the decline in global oil prices since 2014.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the dictators accusation by pivoting to rhetorical questions about standards and approved pipelines.I am a little perplexed by this line of questioning.
3. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses general tax evasion efforts without confirming if the minister recused from Barbados discussions.our government is committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.
4. deflected
   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses international cooperation on tax issues but ignores the specific recusal question about the minister.Co-operation between revenue authorities, including the exchange of tax information, is an essential tool for maintaining the integrity of Canada's tax base.
5. misdirected
   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the opposition's past record instead of addressing the recusal or Morneau Shepell issue.I am surprised to hear that question coming from our colleagues opposite who were in government for 10 years.
6. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the sixties scoop settlement and ongoing work but does not address stopping fights against first nations children or other claims.This morning, to have the agreement in principle, is an important first step.
7. answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly affirms commitment to equity for indigenous children and overhauling the system.We are working with our partners to make sure that we bring equity and justice so that every Canadian child will know that they will grow up having real and fair opportunities to thrive.
8. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states the goal of nuclear disarmament and other treaties but does not commit to signing the ban treaty.nuclear disarmament is certainly our goal and we are taking measures to accede to the treaty the member opposite is referring to.
9. deflected
   Foreign AffairsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains general disarmament goals and NATO alignment but avoids any timeline or commitment on signing the treaty.The UN treaty that was negotiated was done so without the participation of nuclear weapons states, meaning it will not disarm a single nuclear weapon.
10. deflected
    TaxationCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates tax fairness promises and support for farmers without addressing the hypocrisy allegation or family fortune.We listened to farmers from coast to coast to ensure that we get this right.
11. deflected
    TaxationCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to job creation and GDP growth instead of addressing the tax changes or spending concerns raised.It is the fastest growth in GDP in the last 15 years.
12. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Conservative government rather than confirming or denying an investigation into the finance minister.they were busy giving tax breaks to the wealthy.
13. partly answered
    TaxationMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses fairness and intergenerational transfers but does not engage the Barbados or university savings comparison.We want to make sure we are doing things correctly and maintaining a suitable environment for entrepreneurs by keeping our tax rate the lowest in the G7
14. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reassures on non-retroactivity and family farms but sidesteps the fairness comparison to the minister's holdings.We have always mentioned it and said that our intention is for these changes not to be retroactive.
15. deflected
    TaxationMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on existing inequities without addressing the 73% tax rate claim or the exemptions for specific entities.Our current tax system has some inherent inequities that allow some wealthy Canadians to access benefits that the vast majority of Canadians
16. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the ballistic missile threat and NORAD modernization but does not state a position on joining the U.S. system.As part of the modernization of NORAD, we plan on taking a comprehensive look at the threats and dangers facing North America, in every area.
17. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses general EI changes but avoids the specific spring gap promise mentioned in the question.We have also made changes to make sure that the people who are in a gap in employment or are working seasonally can work and receive benefits in an appropriate way
18. deflected
    TaxationMr. Guy Lauzon (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promises to listen to farmers but does not address the specific tax fairness issue raised about selling to family versus corporation.I can assure the House that we will take all of their views into account as we develop our plan before moving forward.
19. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Gordon Brown (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly states intent to protect intergenerational transfers but does not address the fairness comparison or the Barbados reference.As we review the comments we have received from Canadians, we want to make sure that intergenerational transfers of businesses or of farms are not impacted.
20. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesEd Fast (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to listing approved pipelines and jobs created rather than addressing the Energy East cancellation or rule changes.I am glad that the member has asked the question, because it gives me a chance to remind him of the economic activity and the jobs that have been created by pipeline approvals over the last two years.
21. deflected
    EthicsEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer focuses on minister's compliance and small business support but avoids whether tax changes apply to the minister personally.He has always worked with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner with complete transparency to make sure he complies with the rules at all times.
22. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the timeline for range plans matching the question's request for release date.We are working with the provinces and territories on the range-specific plans for boreal caribou by the October 2017 deadline.
23. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer claims Bill C-59 improves oversight but does not address real-time oversight gaps or specific CSIS issues raised.Every single one of them has said that this represents a major step forward in terms of transparency, scrutiny, and accountability, including real-time oversight
24. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends pipeline approvals and denies rule changes but ignores the Energy East cancellation and foreign oil comparison.The principles we announced in January of 2016 would have been exactly the same rules that would have applied to energy east.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists unrelated approved projects instead of addressing Energy East cancellation or foreign oil claim.That is an impressive total of job creation and economic activity.
26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends regulatory process and criticizes prior government rather than explaining Energy East decision.If we do not have a regulatory process that carries the confidence of Canadians on the three pillars of economic growth, environmental stewardship, and indigenous participation, our history will be the same as the sorry history of the Harper government.
27. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses a different pipeline project entirely and ignores the apology request.the Enbridge Line 3 project goes right by Mooseman.
28. deflected
    Natural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer promotes approved projects and job creation while ignoring the cartographer remark.
29. answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly provides timeline information and consultation details matching the question.I have some good news to announce: the bill will be introduced soon.
30. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer agrees to meet but only partially addresses funding by citing general spending without specifics on the centre.However, I would be happy to meet with any concerned veterans and their families at any time.
31. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights Trans Mountain approval and markets instead of addressing Energy East cancellation or policy criticism.We were very pleased to make the determination that the Trans Mountain expansion was in the national interest, because of the 15,440 jobs that it would create, because of the expansion of export markets.
32. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Kevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to steel production jobs in Saskatchewan rather than addressing rule changes or project abandonment.He will also know that Evraz, which is the producer of hundreds of kilometres of steel that would go into these pipes, is giving additional employment opportunity for people in his home province.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to unrelated pipeline jobs in Manitoba without addressing NEB changes or Saudi oil dependence.The approval of the Enbridge Line 3 expansion will create many jobs, I am sure, also in his own riding of Brandon.
34. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the CBSA decision process and offers consultation but ignores the fairness question tied to tax increases.CBSA makes decisions with respect to the distribution of its business services across the country according to a business plan that reflects the activity in the areas where the offices are located.
35. answered
    Human RightsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly details the minister's conversation with the Myanmar commander-in-chief on Rohingya issues and related actions.On Saturday, September 30, the minister spoke directly with the commander-in-chief.
36. deflected
    Canadian Coast GuardMr. Michel Boudrias (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises coast guard staff and mentions future vessels without addressing the immediate icebreaker shortage or Davie lease offer.I can say that our men and women expertly maintain our fleets, that the government is dedicated to providing new vessels to the Canadian Coast Guard, including a polar icebreaker
37. misdirected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Michel Boudrias (Bloc) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer calls the premise false and shifts to unrelated national job numbers instead of regional spending or Governor General costs.the premise of the question is patently false.
38. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists general language support programs without addressing the census data error or summer timing.our government's position is to truly support Canada's two main linguistic communities.
39. answered
    Air TransportationHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges northern air transport reliance and confirms analysis of submissions including from the north.We are analyzing all the submissions as part of this review, including some that came from the north, and we will continue that conversation as we move forward.