NDP motion accuses finance minister of ethics breach over Morneau Shepell stake

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1. deflected
   EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses diabetes concerns with personal anecdote and CRA changes but ignores the ethics accusation about the minister's loophole.The CRA is hiring nurses to assess DTC applications in the first step of the process.
2. deflected
   EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots entirely to economic growth and jobs instead of addressing permission from the Ethics Commissioner.I am going to continue to focus on the finances of Canadians and of Canadian families.
3. deflected
   EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to CPP enhancements and seniors' benefits while avoiding the question on written permission for Bill C-27.We enhanced the Canada pension plan, importantly for future generations.
4. deflected
   EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer covers diabetes advocacy and CRA hiring but sidesteps the double-standard accusation against the minister.I have asked the agency to improve its data collection process for the disability tax credit.
5. deflected
   EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again emphasizes economic growth and jobs rather than responding to the Ethics Commissioner permission query.We currently have the highest economic growth rate in a decade.
6. deflected
   EthicsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights family benefits and growth instead of addressing the blind trust or ethical standards question.In just two years, we have achieved the highest levels of growth in the G7.
7. deflected
   EthicsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer claims high integrity standards but redirects to middle-class investments without admitting or addressing the blind trust issue.Investing in middle-class Canadians helps them to have more money in their pockets
8. deflected
   EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer focuses on the upcoming economic update and past promises while evading the conflict of interest admission.What we have seen is that in fact Canadian families are better off and our economy is better off
9. deflected
   EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the specific financial question and pivots to general Canadian economic policy.I know that the opposition wants to talk about my finances. I want to talk about Canadians' finances.
10. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the recusal question entirely by shifting to family benefits and economic growth.while the opposition obsesses about my personal finances, I am going to continue to focus on what is going on for Canadians.
11. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists government retirement programs instead of addressing the recusal or conflict issue.maybe I can provide some examples for Canadians: the example of old age security, making sure that people can get their old age security at age 65;
12. deflected
    EthicsMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer redirects to retirement security improvements and ignores the ethics commissioner contact question.the opposition keeps talking about my finances, but I will continue to focus on retirement security for Canadians.
13. deflected
    EthicsMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims adherence to standards without confirming recusal or addressing the specific bill discussions.I know that it is very important for members of the House to avoid conflicts of interest. That is exactly what I have done.
14. deflected
    EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses past government actions on pensions rather than providing written approval from the Ethics Commissioner.I have been focused on trying to improve the retirement system in Canada for a long time.
15. deflected
    EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes integrity and economic gains without confirming any written approval or addressing the legislation benefit claim.I will continue to work up to the highest standards of integrity of this House.
16. misdirected
    PensionsMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer, given by a different minister, addresses Sears workers' assistance instead of the conflict of interest or Bill C-27.we have risen on this situation several times in the House and expressed our deep concern for the Sears workers, their families, and the many communities that have been impacted.
17. partly answered
    PensionsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses pension security and monitoring but ignores the conflict-of-interest accusation and law-change request.We are monitoring the situation that is before the courts under the CCAA process, and we will continue to work with the workers, their families, and the many communities that are being impacted.
18. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the recusal question entirely and pivots to contrasting economic philosophies.The members opposite had an idea for a decade that we could have trickle-down economics and maybe just wait for the benefits.
19. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids answering the recusal question and shifts to general tax-system improvements.We will continue to improve our tax system to ensure that it is fair and works the way it is supposed to.
20. misdirected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Dismisses the question by attacking the opposition's focus instead of addressing recusal.while the members opposite obsess about my personal situation, I am going to remain resolutely focused on what we were elected to do
21. misdirected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Again evades the recusal question by redirecting to economic achievements and attacking the opposition.as often as the members opposite want to focus on my personal situation, I am going to come back to them and tell them how well the economy is doing for Canadians
22. answered
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses the conviction-rate disparity and victim-support concerns with concrete actions taken.Our investigators now have better training. We will provide more support to victims.
23. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the problem and commits to cultural change but does not address the specific conviction-rate gap or concrete next steps.There is still work to be done, and we remain committed to ensuring the military's culture reflects dignity for all.
24. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the request to meet the commissioner and disclose holdings, pivoting instead to economic results.while the opposition focuses on my finances, I am going to focus on the finances of Canadians
25. deflected
    EthicsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to economic programs instead of addressing disclosure of investments.I will continue to live up to the highest standards of integrity.
26. deflected
    EthicsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to economic growth rather than addressing the numbered companies or trust claims.as I have said, while the members opposite may obsess over my personal situation, I think what Canadians expect us to do is to continue to focus on their situation.
27. deflected
    EthicsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids disclosure by emphasizing economic updates and confidence instead.we are going to be able to announce tomorrow a very positive economic update.
28. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the visa policy assessment process and engagement with Ukraine but does not commit to visa-free access.Our evaluation concludes that Ukraine, just like any other country, must secure travel documents, manage its borders effectively, and co-operate well internationally on migration and security matters.
29. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly acknowledges the hardship and states resolving Phoenix issues is a priority.Resolving this as quickly as possible is our priority.
30. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses access to the disability tax credit but does not directly respond to the premise about fair share or the minister.our government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians can access the credits and benefits to which they are entitled.
31. partly answered
    TaxationSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses CRA hiring for assessments but sidesteps the accusation regarding diabetic children and the minister.The CRA is currently hiring nurses to assess disability tax credit applications in the first step of the process.
32. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer clarifies that the law and interpretation have not changed but does not address the targeting claim.I would remind the House that it was the Conservatives who cut services at the Canada Revenue Agency and that we are currently hiring nurses to assess these tax credit applications in the first step of the process.
33. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes unrelated tax cuts and benefits instead of addressing the specific tax-increase claims.We have lowered taxes on middle-class Canadians: $540 per family, and $330 per individual.
34. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends current actions and criticizes the prior government without addressing the polluter-pays or contract-award questions.We are doing what it takes to ensure that the permanent removal of the Kathryn Spirit is done safely and effectively, something that the previous government did not do.
35. deflected
    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates ethical intentions without answering the timeline or Ethics Commissioner notice questions.I am pleased to say that I want to live up to the high standards the Prime Minister has set for all of our cabinet on ethical behaviour, and that is what I will continue to do.
36. partly answered
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to the Charter but does not confirm recognition of Quebec jurisdiction over religious neutrality.we know that diversity is our strength, which is why Canadians expect us to stand up for the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
37. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the Charter commitment without addressing the promise not to use federal funds to challenge Bill 62.we know that in this country, diversity is our strength. That is why we honour the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and will always defend it.
38. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms taking the mandate seriously but does not confirm whether lost protections will be restored.I want to reassure my colleague that I take my mandate extremely seriously with respect to the navigable waters act.