Liberals impose time allocation on transportation modernization act

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1. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids naming any ministers by redirecting to the Ethics Commissioner and past Conservative practices.The mechanisms that the Minister of Finance currently has in place are very similar to the mechanisms the previous Conservative finance minister had in place.
2. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids naming ministers by emphasizing the commissioner and accusing the opposition of mud-slinging.exactly to avoid situations in which mud is slung, in which personal attacks are made, we have a commissioner who governs and engages with all members of this House
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   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids naming ministers by redirecting to the commissioner and comparing to the previous Conservative finance minister.We will always follow the commissioner's rules and recommendations, as did the former Conservative finance minister, who did the same thing as the current Minister of Finance
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   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids naming ministers by defending the commissioner and accusing the opposition of personal attacks.I expect the members opposite to do the same. Canadians expect all parliamentarians to follow the commissioner's recommendations.
5. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids naming ministers by praising the commissioner and claiming the opposition has nothing else to talk about.The Conservatives have nothing else to talk about, because Canada is doing so well, because the middle class is growing, because people are—
6. deflected
   EthicsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids naming ministers by claiming the issue is a distraction and attacking the opposition's focus.The issue the Conservatives and the NDP are attacking, on a personal level, is nothing but a distraction because our economy is doing well
7. deflected
   EthicsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids naming ministers by defending the commissioner and accusing the opposition of personal attacks and obsession.That is why they are obsessed with us, while we focus on Canadians.
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   EthicsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids naming ministers by redirecting to the commissioner and claiming the opposition has nothing else to criticize.Our friends opposite have nothing else to talk about or criticize, because things are going very well for the Canadian economy and the middle class.
9. deflected
   Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer congratulates the survivor but pivots to a different treaty without addressing the request to sign the nuclear ban treaty.That is why we are so proud to show leadership on the fissile material cut-off treaty that engages both non-nuclear and nuclear weapon-owning countries to move forward on disarmament.
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    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates compliance with the Ethics Commissioner but does not disclose the holdings in the numbered company.Last week, he announced that he would go even further by divesting himself of his shares and by placing his investments in a blind trust.
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    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again cites the Ethics Commissioner and adds unrelated economic achievements instead of revealing the holdings.I think we can all be proud of everything the Minister of Finance has accomplished in the last two years, during which time he has done more for the Canadian economy than the previous Conservative government did in 10 years.
12. deflected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes the Ethics Commissioner but avoids disclosing assets in the specific numbered company., just like any parliamentarian, has worked with the Ethics Commissioner, has followed her recommendations, and has gone even further, above and beyond what she has recommended.
13. misdirected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Question uses loaded phrasing like 'ethical cesspool'; answer defends by comparing to prior ministers rather than answering.That is what the finance minister has always done, he has followed the recommendations of the Ethics Commissioner.
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    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). rhetorical question.Rhetorical question about ministers raising hands receives a general statement on working with the Ethics Commissioner.That is what all parliamentarians on this side of the House have always done, namely, work in a fully transparent manner with the Ethics Commissioner.
15. misdirected
    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the opposition with accusations of hypocrisy and amnesia instead of disclosing the contents of the numbered company.What I see is a bit of hypocrisy and a lot of amnesia.
16. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states the committed contribution but does not address the claim of having nothing to offer at the summit.That is why we have committed to contributing half a billion dollars and 600 troops for peacekeeping operations.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general commitment without addressing timeline or specific mission.We are taking our time to make this important decision, understanding the impact that Canada can best play.
18. deflected
    EthicsMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the direct question by affirming general confidence in the commissioner.we will always work transparently with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
19. misdirected
    EthicsMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to praise the minister's actions instead of addressing the ongoing investigation.I think that is a wonderful gesture that demonstrates the minister's commitment to serving the public
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    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the accusation by referencing past Conservative practices and the screen process.It is a measure that was good enough for the member for Milton and good enough for Denis Lebel back when he was in cabinet.
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    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies the premise and shifts to listing further actions without addressing disclosure failure.He always followed the Ethics Commissioner's recommendations.
22. answered
    Aviation SafetyMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the question by stating no change and explaining the risk-based approach.no, we do not plan to change this rule.
23. answered
    Aviation SafetyMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer corrects the premise and explains the continued use of the approach for safety.We are not getting rid of the function of checking the check pilots of the airlines, who check their own pilots.
24. partly answered
    TaxationMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses accessibility improvements but ignores the specific accusation about process changes and motives.Last year, our government granted a record number of people with mental illness access to the disability tax credit.
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    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights spending and record approvals without addressing the claimed tightening of eligibility criteria.Our government has granted a record number of people with mental illness access to the disability tax credit.
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    TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies changes and pivots to criticizing the prior government's research funding instead of the eligibility issue.we have not changed the eligibility criteria for the tax credit for people with disabilities or diabetes.
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    TaxationMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats spending figures and denies changes without engaging the reported denial statistics or the 'who is next' question.our government allocated $5 billion in budget 2017 to provide 500,000 young Canadians under the age of 25 with better access to mental health support.
28. answered
    TaxationMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that no changes were made to eligibility criteria or interpretation, addressing the request to reverse the directive.I would like to reassure Canadians that no changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for the disability tax credit.
29. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reports on-reserve housing progress but does not address an off-reserve targeted strategy or immediate commitment.today 8,800 units have already been either built or are in the process of being built and renovated.
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    EthicsMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses pride in the father's campaign but does not clearly confirm whether House resources were cleared with the Ethics Commissioner.I look forward to following any advice at all that the Ethics Commissioner has to offer.
31. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to economic announcements and general rules without confirming whether additional ministerial or riding resources were used.I hope the member continues to concentrate on better things for his community members and going forward in that fashion.
32. answered
    EthicsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly denies using ministerial resources and notes standard volunteer practices across campaigns.None of my resources were used when I went door to door on Saturday.
33. partly answered
    International DevelopmentPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses tunnel discovery but pivots to defending UNRWA staff and education without tackling funding or curriculum accusations.These kinds of things can happen in this environment, but that is no reason to condemn 30,000 employees and deny a good education to 500,000 children.
34. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges concerns and mentions meetings and investments but does not commit to removing farms or transitioning technology.We obviously understand and accept the legitimate concern that so many people have about these practices.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. David Sweet (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Restates support for the memorial but shifts responsibility to NCC and council without answering the year-round request.The NCC is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of the monument.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). loaded question.Rejects recognition by labeling it a domestic Spanish matter and reiterates support for a united Spain.The situation in Catalonia remains a domestic matter within Spain.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids condemning Spain and repeats the same domestic-matter talking point without addressing repression claims.A dialogue between Spain and Catalonia within the constitutional framework is still the best course of action.
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    EthicsMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the Morneau Shepell and pension conflict questions and pivots to general tax-evasion statistics.we are fully committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.