Trudeau faces opposition questions on finance minister ethics breach

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1. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer invokes the Ethics Commissioner without addressing the specific question on asset control.Our Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner ensures that all the rules are followed and that there are protocols in place to protect the integrity of our parliamentary institutions.
2. misdirected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing opposition attacks instead of providing the requested date.The personal and nasty attacks by the members opposite to try to lower Canadians' confidence in our institutions is, quite frankly, what they rejected after 10 years of that.
3. misdirected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks past Conservative actions rather than answering the disclosure date question.For 10 years, those members were part of a government that attacked the elections commissioner, that attacked Supreme Court justices, that attacked information commissioners, privacy commissioners, that attacked a parliamentary budget officer, that attacked anyone who got in their way of ramming through their views of things.
4. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the role of opposition questions and independent commissioners without confirming the recusals disclosure.However, it is also, because of the nature of those attacks, important to have independent commissioners in whom we can all have confidence to ensure that the rules are followed in the appropriate manner.
5. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses general compliance but does not confirm any pre-tabling meeting with the commissioner.The Minister of Finance has offered to go above and beyond what the commissioner originally asked him to do, because we know how important it is to have the respect and trust of voters.
6. deflected
   EthicsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates government transparency efforts without engaging the leadership or responsibility challenge.this government has always chosen to raise the bar on openness and transparency, and has continually worked with and respected the commissioners, whether they be the Ethics Commissioner, the Information Commissioner, or the Privacy Commissioner.
7. deflected
   EthicsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims ongoing accountability without addressing the specific scandals or bar-raising claim.We will continue to have an open government that is directly accountable to Canadians.
8. misdirected
   EthicsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing the NDP's past actions instead of addressing the accountability question.I must admit that it was surprising when the Conservatives immediately got on board and the New Democrats were the ones who were not interested in proactive disclosure.
9. deflected
   EthicsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer promotes general transparency without addressing the timing of cleaning up scandals.we have moved forward on openness and transparency in ways that, yes, perhaps open us to a few more attacks from the members opposite
10. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to child benefit numbers instead of addressing when the Prime Minister knew of the conflict.Fully 20,060 children in Richmond—Arthabaska received on average $580 per family thanks to the Canada child benefit.
11. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends institutions and accuses partisanship without confirming if the minister is above the law.we must also remember that we have commissioners like the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner to ensure that everyone is following the rules
12. misdirected
    EthicsLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to child benefits in Milton rather than addressing the higher ethical standard or when the breach was known.Let me talk about the 25,630 children in Milton who are receiving an average of $520 per family because of the Canada child benefit.
13. deflected
    EthicsLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references the Ethics Commissioner and benefits without stating when the Prime Minister knew of the law-breaking.I know that those parents in Milton, like other parents across the country, will be pleased to know that there is an Ethics Commissioner who takes her job seriously
14. misdirected
    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous government's secrecy instead of agreeing to disclose the numbered companies' assets.For 10 years, the member opposite was part of the most secretive, opaque, untrusting, and untrustworthy government Canada has ever seen.
15. deflected
    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again diverts to child benefit numbers in Carleton without answering about the Ethics Commissioner's ban.I can tell him that 16,200 kids in his riding have been receiving an average of $430 per family a month
16. partly answered
    PensionsMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists pension-related actions but does not commit to withdrawing Bill C-27.We increased the guaranteed income supplement for our most vulnerable seniors by close to $1,000 a year and we enhanced the Canada pension plan
17. deflected
    PensionsMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes unrelated tax benefits instead of addressing Bill C-27 or withdrawing it.We are always looking for ways to continue to help workers and their families and prepare them for their retirement.
18. deflected
    EthicsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing the prior government's child benefits rather than addressing the finance minister's stocks or Bill C-27.the previous government delivered Canada child benefits that went to every family across the country, including the wealthiest families.
19. deflected
    EthicsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the Ethics Commissioner generally but avoids explaining continued support for the minister after the ruling.When mistakes are made, they are rectified.
20. misdirected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's record on democratic institutions instead of addressing accountability for the minister.Unfortunately, for 10 years, the members opposite spent their time attacking those folks who were defending our democracy.
21. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to Canada child benefit amounts in the riding rather than addressing the minister's accountability or the prime minister's letter.There are 19,730 children in his riding who are doing better because of the Canada child benefit.
22. deflected
    PensionsMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists general pension improvements but does not address Bill C-27 or the Morneau Shepell connection.We reversed the previous Conservative government's decision to increase the retirement age from 65 to 67.
23. deflected
    PensionsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights the Canada child benefit instead of addressing withdrawal of Bill C-27 or pension risk transfer.It will help with the high cost of raising families.
24. answered
    TaxationMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly counters the premise by stating record support and tax breaks via the disability tax credit.we are delivering record numbers of support and tax breaks through the disability tax credit to sufferers of mental health, more last year than any previous year.
25. deflected
    TaxationMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the specific diabetic tax credit case and pivots to unrelated child benefit stats.The hon. member for Mégantic—L'Érable will be pleased to know that in his riding, 14,890 young people are benefiting from the Canada child benefit, which is really making a difference in their community.
26. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses mental health approval rates and investments but does not address the diabetes or autism targeting claim directly.It is important to note that the approval rate for this tax credit in relation to mental health was actually at an all-time high for 2016 and 2017.
27. misdirected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservatives on unrelated past cuts instead of addressing the minister's letter or doctors' role.It is the Conservative government that cut health benefits for refugees.
28. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer invokes commissioners and system confidence without addressing Bill C-27 or the minister's conflict.Canadians have confidence in this system and all parliamentarians can have confidence in it.
29. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists pension achievements but ignores Bill C-27 withdrawal request and minister's conduct.This is a minister who increased the guaranteed income supplement for our most vulnerable seniors by close to $1,000.
30. deflected
    InfrastructureMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer begins defending the platform but cuts off without addressing the PBO report or domestic infrastructure lag.unlike the member opposite, our party ran on a platform of investing in our communities, of putting forward record amounts of infrastructure investments—
31. partly answered
    PrivacyMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms privacy protection efforts but does not specify guarantees, storage location, or Patriot Act comparison.That is why we are working hard to improve and modernize our systems to show that Canadians control the information of Canadians.
32. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses innovation and charter rights broadly without addressing data ownership or specific privacy guarantees for the project.We need to ensure the right balance between innovation, economic growth, and opportunities are matched with the defence of our charter rights and the inherent rights of Canadians.
33. deflected
    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific allegation by praising the government's general approach to rules.We will continue to follow the rules.
34. deflected
    EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the specific ethics accusation by restating general principles of transparency.
35. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the problem and outlines efforts but provides no new deadline as requested.Our priority stays the same, namely ensuring that public servants are paid on time and accurately.
36. answered
    NunavutHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses collaboration on economy and resource decisions for Nunavut.We are committed to working with the newly elected officials of Nunavut on a new Arctic policy framework which will replace the outdated northern strategy.