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1. deflected
   EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids naming any holdings and pivots to general compliance with the Ethics Commissioner.The Minister of Finance has always followed the Ethics Commissioner's recommendations, and he announced that he would go even further to make sure he can continue the important work he does for Canadians.
2. misdirected
   EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts entirely to listing government achievements and attacks the Conservatives instead of addressing the holdings.That is Conservatives playing politics. That is Liberals working for Canadians.
3. misdirected
   EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again pivots to GDP growth figures and criticizes the prior Conservative record rather than disclosing holdings.Let us compare that to today, when Canada is growing its economy at the fastest pace in the G7, and it is 3.7% over the last year.
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   EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates work with the Ethics Commissioner and future divestment plans without revealing current holdings.the Minister of Finance has always worked with the Ethics Commissioner and will continue to do so with full transparency to make sure he is following the rules.
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   EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the Ethics Commissioner and restates compliance without answering the request for disclosure of holdings.The Minister of Finance has always worked with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and he continues to work with her to ensure that he continues to act on her recommendations and go even further to have the full confidence of Canadians and continue the important work he does for all Canadians.
6. partly answered
   Access to InformationMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges openness to amendments and working with members but does not commit to specific changes proposed by the commissioner.We are open to amendments for improving the bill and we look forward to working will all hon. members to improve this bill.
7. answered
   Access to InformationMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists concrete expansions of the Access to Information Act that address transparency concerns.In fact, we are the first government to provide the Information Commissioner with real order-making power.
8. partly answered
   PrivacyMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references new draft regulations under PIPEDA but does not commit to imposing severe fines as requested.We believe that this will empower consumers and encourage businesses to have better security practices.
9. partly answered
   PrivacyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses privacy protections and work with the Commissioner but does not address imposing fines on corporations.We will continue to take steps to make sure that consumers and small businesses have their privacy protected, because it important for our government and important as we move forward in this new digital economy.
10. misdirected
    EthicsMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The response avoids the ethics question entirely by pivoting to attack the opposition's record on the economy.What I see the Conservatives doing is everything they can not to talk about the economy.
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    EthicsMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates that the minister followed rules but does not address the specific allegations of hidden assets or other ministers in conflict.On this side of the House, we respect the work of the Ethics Commissioner, we respect her recommendations, and we will always work with the Ethic Commissioner to make sure that we live up to the highest standards.
12. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The response shifts to praising the minister's economic record and attacking Conservatives instead of addressing the ethics violations.What the Minister of Finance did was something that the Conservatives and Prime Minister Stephen Harper, whom my colleague from Louis-Saint-Laurent admires so, never managed to do.
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    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to GDP and job numbers rather than answering how many numbered companies the minister owns.If my colleague wants numbers, I can give him some.
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    EthicsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.The answer changes the subject to Bill C-58 and past Conservative failures instead of addressing disclosure of the minister's holdings.I believe the hon. member obviously is interested in Bill C-58 , our government's landmark legislation to modernize Canada's Access to Information Act.
15. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states the minister has nothing to hide and lists new steps taken but does not explain prior non-disclosure of numbered companies.He will continue to do so, and that is why he has decided to go further by divesting himself of his shares in Morneau Shepell, placing all of his assets in a blind trust, and donating the difference in value of his assets from the day he was elected to today.
16. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses efforts to fix Phoenix but does not commit to paying damages and interest retroactively.We have invested huge sums of money and human resources, we have created satellite pay centres, and we have done much more to solve this problem.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Erin Weir (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government and opposition rather than addressing the Phoenix pay issues raised.Maybe he will ask the leader of the opposition why these Harper senators now want to slink away from the problem they helped cause.
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    TaxationMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids reconciling the minister's conflicting statements and instead lists unrelated government actions on the tax credit.We have simplified the forms required to apply for the credit.
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    TaxationMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats prior actions on the DTC without addressing the minister's knowledge or the specific reversal of approvals.We have done so by simplifying the disability tax credit forms, by allowing nurse practitioners to certify the DTC forms
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    TaxationK. Kellie Leitch (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer denies any criteria change but pivots to unrelated tax benefits instead of confirming a directive to revert policy.It is also important to recognize that far too many Canadians are struggling and need help.
21. answered
    HealthK. Kellie Leitch (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly confirms no plan to legalize other substances while addressing the premise about decriminalization.we have been equally clear that we are not considering legalizing any other substances.
22. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the report and states it will be considered but offers no commitment on strengthening the commissioner's powers.We will give it careful consideration.
23. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights past investments without addressing the unanswered letter or delay in responding to Quebec.That is why we invested heavily in arts and culture.
24. deflected
    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses a new action plan on women and peace but does not confirm or deny the status of the Mali mission.This week, our government was proud to launch a new and ambitious national action plan for women, peace, and security.
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    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The response focuses on historical peacekeeping contributions rather than addressing the current deployment of troops.We are proud of our history and the role we played in peacekeeping operations.
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    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer reiterates government commitments without responding to the sarcasm about historical references.it is important for Canadians to know, even if the opposition does not want to hear it, that this government believes firmly in the role that Canada will play in peacekeeping operations.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to discussing a gender equality action plan instead of clarifying troop deployments to Mali.this week we were proud to announce an ambitious action plan for gender equality in the peace and security sector.
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    InfrastructureMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights domestic project approvals but avoids addressing the claim of sending funds to China.we are proud to have approved more than 4,000 projects since taking office, with a combined investment of more than $35 billion.
29. partly answered
    Workforce Development and LabourMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes general program reforms but does not address the specific CBSA recommendations or this case.we have taken concrete to steps to correct the temporary foreign workers program.
30. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The response acknowledges the issue and notes ongoing consideration without confirming any compensation plan.our department is continuing to consider the motion and is looking at how we can move forward to recognize the contributions of these individuals.
31. deflected
    HousingMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses energy efficiency benefits but does not address the concern over added costs or reduced choices for homebuyers.energy efficiency offers a significant opportunity to help realize Canada's obligations to address climate change while supporting economic growth and the health of Canadians.
32. deflected
    HousingMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the prior focus on energy efficiency without addressing impacts on seniors' retirement plans.energy efficiency offers a significant opportunity to help realize Canada's obligations to address climate change while supporting economic growth and the health of Canadians.
33. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists unrelated investments without addressing the specific program or new applications.we are investing in coastal restoration.
34. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). loaded question.The answer gives a general human rights statement without addressing the specific actions or timeline requested.Our government takes allegations of all violations of international human rights and international humanitarian law seriously.
35. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Jim Eglinski (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions funding for mountain pine beetle but does not commit to culling or financial assistance for Alberta.In budget 2016, we invested $87 million to support scientific research and infrastructure, including funding to combat destructive forest pests such as spruce budworm and mountain pine beetle.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights general cultural spending without addressing the Netflix tax break or preferential treatment.We have made massive investments in arts and culture, over $2.2 billion to be precise.
37. deflected
    EthicsMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the minister's actions but ignores the request to strengthen ethics legislation.Last week, he announced that he would go further by divesting himself of his shares in Morneau Shepell and by placing all his shares in a blind trust
38. deflected
    International TradeMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates support for supply management without addressing program delays or funding timelines.We are pleased to have invested $350 million in the industry in order to modernize and innovate producers' and processors' facilities.