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1. deflected
   EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general compliance without specifying disclosure or ignored advice.He has followed all of her recommendations and always will.
2. deflected
   EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer denies issues and references past ministers instead of addressing current concerns.
3. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's record rather than addressing the minister's statements.
4. deflected
   EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes following recommendations without confirming disclosure on Bill C-27.The minister acted on her recommendations, and now he is going even further by divesting himself of his shares in Morneau Shepell
5. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to economic comparisons and inequality instead of addressing the conflicts or donation.We have the strongest growth in the G7, we have lowered child poverty rates by 40%
6. deflected
   EthicsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims compliance without addressing the ethics violations or apology request.I think the finance minister has lived up to the Ethics Commissioner's expectations.
7. deflected
   EthicsMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights future actions and transparency without admitting any mistake.He announced that he would go the extra mile by divesting his Morneau Shepell shares and placing all his assets in a blind trust.
8. deflected
   Canadian HeritageMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses investments in culture without addressing the request to share the agreement details.We have invested $2.2 billion in arts and culture, the largest investment in the G7
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   Canadian HeritageMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses cultural investments but avoids the request to table the Netflix deal.We have invested $2.2 billion in arts and culture, the largest amount in the G7, and the largest amount in this country in 30 years.
10. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to praising economic record and attacking Conservatives instead of addressing asset disclosure.Under his leadership, our economy has grown faster than it has in the past 10 years, and the unemployment rate is lower than it has been in the past 10 years.
11. deflected
    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references Ethics Commissioner compliance but sidesteps declaring assets in numbered companies.This is what she did with the Minister of Finance , as soon as he took office, and she recommended that he maintain a conflict of interest screen, which he did.
12. partly answered
    EthicsDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines divestment and blind trust steps but does not specify other stocks held.He is going even further by divesting himself of all his shares in Morneau Shepell, and donating to charity any difference in value between the time he took office and today, and putting all his assets in a blind trust so he can focus on the important work he has been doing for all Canadians over the last two years, with remarkable results.
13. deflected
    EthicsDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes working with the Ethics Commissioner and economic achievements rather than addressing trust or specific holdings.Now we are focused on what he has done for the last two years, which is growing the economy; making sure that all Canadians have a fair shot at success; and reducing inequality, something that never occurred to them would be a good thing.
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    EthicsMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates trust in the Ethics Commissioner without disclosing holdings in numbered companies.From the very beginning, he has worked with the Ethics Commissioner, and he will continue to do so to make sure that Canadians have the utmost confidence in him as finance minister as he grows our economy and reduces inequality in this country.
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    EthicsMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates collaboration with the Ethics Commissioner and divestment plans but avoids the tax credit question.He will always work with the Ethics Commissioner as he moves forward to divest all his shares in Morneau Shepell and place his assets in a blind trust, and then he will keep working for the Canadian economy.
16. answered
    Canadian Security Intelligence ServiceMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly acknowledges the review findings and states actions to address the workplace issues.The current director of CSIS has taken personal charge of this matter and has made it very clear that the behaviour being complained of here is absolutely unacceptable.
17. partly answered
    Canadian Security Intelligence ServiceMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges unacceptability and need for consequences but avoids committing to requested full investigation or firings.This behaviour is unacceptable. When it happens, there must be appropriate consequences that follow.
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    EthicsMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Restates compliance with rules then shifts to unrelated middle-class benefits and past government record.The member talks about Canadians having difficulty making ends meet. They were neglected for 10 years under his government.
19. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores specific allegations and pivots to child poverty reduction while attacking opposition for playing politics.That is why we have put in place, and this finance minister has put in place, the Canada child benefit that is reducing child poverty by 40% in this country.
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    EthicsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Counters with share price data and dismisses claims as alternative facts without addressing investigations.I know they like alternative facts on the other side of the House.
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    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Defends compliance record then contrasts with past Conservative policies instead of addressing disclosure timeline.The Conservative government was far too focused on giving tax breaks to the wealthy and it neglected the middle class.
22. answered
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Directly explains current actions on drug prices and pharmacare access through alliances and budget investments.We have joined the provinces and territories as a member of the pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance, which negotiates lower drug prices on behalf of public drug plans.
23. partly answered
    BankruptcyMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses pension security via CPP enhancement and assistance sessions but omits any commitment to legislative changes.That is why we enhanced and strengthened the Canada pension plan.
24. answered
    TaxationMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.Clarifies no change to diabetes disability credit eligibility and notes process improvements for applications.Let me be absolutely clear that there has been no change to the eligibility criteria for the DTC related to diabetes.
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    TaxationMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the request to revert criteria by blaming Conservatives and citing past approval rates instead.I find it a bit rich that the Conservatives complain about a change they made.
26. deflected
    TaxationMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats past high approval rates and spending plans without addressing the claimed rejections or tax hike.That is why the approval rate for the DTC in relation to mental health was at an all-time high in 2016-17.
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    TaxationMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights nurse practitioners and simplified forms but does not commit to ending the alleged tax grab or overturning decisions.We made the DTC more accessible than ever by allowing nurse practitioners to fill out their patients' application forms.
28. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the contract award and assessments but omits any mention of penalties or contractor expertise.following an open and transparent procurement process, the contract for dismantling the entire ship was awarded.
29. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the overall project approval and jobs instead of addressing the requested review of the tank farm expansion.The approval of Trans Mountain will create 15,000 good, middle-class jobs for Canadians.
30. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and mentions working with the province and mayor but provides no timeline or specific action.I want to assure the people of Lac-Mégantic that we are working very actively on this file.
31. answered
    EthicsMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the minister's actions by admitting the literature table issue and expressing no apology for supporting his father.However, looking back, the minister admits that there should have been two separate tables for literature.
32. answered
    HealthMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly explains that revisions are based on scientific evidence and consultations without engaging the loaded premise.Health Canada's proposed revisions to the Canada food guide are based on the latest scientific evidence on diet and health.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts responsibility to an independent body without addressing the year-round maintenance decision or plaque omission.The National Capital Commission, which is an independent crown corporation, is responsible for the day-to-day operations, management, maintenance, and safety of the monument.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the agreement's importance but never states whether the minister asked the U.S. to close the loophole.The United States is satisfying the terms of the agreement, and we will continue to monitor the situation very closely.
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    EthicsMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes conflict screens and divestment but avoids stating any specific earnings from decisions.every time the minister has made a decision, there has always been a conflict of interest screen in place.
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    Canadian HeritageMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights funding and vision for creators but does not address disclosing the Netflix agreement.Our government is supporting our cultural sector with a $2-billion investment.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer labels the issue domestic and calls for constitutional dialogue without committing to international mediation.A dialogue between Spain and Catalonia within the constitutional framework is still the best course of action.
38. answered
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly outlines the Arctic energy fund and collaboration steps to replace diesel plants.Canada's Arctic energy fund provides $175 million to Nunavut to be used for upgrading the existing energy systems to improve energy reliability and efficiency and allow for integration of renewable energy.