Commons debates budget bill amid opposition questions on tax havens

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1. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists general enforcement statistics without addressing the timeline of the Prime Minister's knowledge.our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.
2. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats investment figures and audit counts while ignoring the specific question about when the Prime Minister learned of the holdings.That is why the agency, as of September 30, 2017, was conducting more than 990 audits and 42 criminal investigations related to offshore financial structures.
3. misdirected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record instead of responding to the question about rules for insiders versus others.I find the hypocrisy of my colleagues across the way to be quite something.
4. deflected
   EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes international collaboration and audit numbers without addressing the claim about turning a blind eye to the scandal.That is why, as of September 30, 2017, the Canada Revenue Agency had more than 990 audits and 42 criminal investigations under way focusing on offshore financial structures.
5. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer insults the questioner and restates budget investments rather than disclosing when the Prime Minister learned of the tax havens.my colleague opposite is the one who is talking nonsense.
6. deflected
   EthicsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the CRA with statistics and a fishing metaphor while avoiding confirmation of an investigation into Bronfman.I can assure my colleague opposite that I have a lot more experience in fishing than he does.
7. partly answered
   EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states that tax havens are a mandate priority and lists actions taken, partially addressing the call to fight them.tax havens are one of the priorities in my mandate letter and a priority for this government.
8. deflected
   EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates international work and conviction numbers without addressing renegotiation of tax agreements.We are an important international partner in the BEPS project.
9. deflected
   EthicsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates government actions on tax evasion without addressing whether laws will be changed or efforts blocked.Our government took office two years ago and in that time we have invested $1 billion.
10. deflected
    EthicsLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats talking points on investments and Conservative inaction instead of addressing why friends are let off while citizens face difficulty.We are working on this file, unlike the Conservatives who, for 10 years and even according to one of their own former revenue ministers, did nothing.
11. deflected
    EthicsLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's hypocrisy and cuts off without addressing the specific tax bill comparison or friends' treatment.The hypocrisy of the members across the aisle is stunning.
12. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists unrelated government achievements and attacks the opposition instead of addressing tax fairness for friends versus others.I would remind the Conservative party that we voted in favour of the Canada child benefit to lift children out of poverty.
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to international OECD standards and timelines without addressing hypocrisy or specific friends' tax avoidance.We fully adopted this standard, and starting July 1, 2017, Canadian financial institutions began taking steps to identify accounts held by non-residents and report these accounts to the Canada Revenue Agency.
14. deflected
    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past Conservative inaction and government actions but ignores the question about firing Paul Martin.The OECD, of which Canada is a member, brought nations together to collaborate on the development of a new global standard for the automatic exchange of information.
15. misdirected
    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to consultations and tax changes for the middle class without addressing the specific advisors or hypocrisy raised.This is the government that increased taxes on the wealthiest 1% of Canadians by lowering taxes on middle-class Canadians.
16. partly answered
    Human RightsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms seriousness and engagement but does not confirm the Prime Minister's personal apology in the House or reparations.We respect the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
17. deflected
    Human RightsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes a consultation process instead of committing to the requested apology and redress.the Prime Minister , some months ago, appointed the hon. member for Edmonton Centre to consult broadly across the country with the community to make sure that all elements of this issue were properly heard and known and taken into account
18. deflected
    TaxationMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates government tax policy on middle class and small business without addressing the specific accusations about targeting vulnerable groups or friends.This government is a government that lowered taxes on middle-class Canadians by increasing taxes on the wealthiest 1% of Canadians.
19. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses disability tax credits and a national disability law rather than the question about targeting vulnerable Canadians or the named individual.our government is firmly committed to ensuring that all Canadians receive the tax credits to which they are entitled.
20. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to tax credits and the working income tax benefit instead of responding to claims about tax havens or targeting people with disabilities.our government is committed to ensuring that all Canadians get the tax credits they are entitled to.
21. misdirected
    TaxationMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes the minister's background and disability access improvements rather than addressing the accusation of targeting vulnerable Canadians or wealthy friends.I would like to remind my colleague opposite that I was a social worker for 25 years.
22. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges ongoing TPP talks and supply management concerns but provides no specific details on market access allowed.We are discussing options for a possible agreement and we are also discussing ways to improve the terms of trade for Canadian businesses.
23. answered
    Softwood LumberMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the government's plan to challenge the duties in court and seek a good agreement.We will challenge this decision before the courts and we will win, as we have done on every past occasion.
24. deflected
    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights asset disclosure and economic achievements instead of addressing the question about remaining numbered companies and potential conflicts.I am pleased to report to the House that I have disclosed and will continue to disclose all my assets to the Ethics Commissioner.
25. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer gives general tax evasion statistics instead of addressing the minister's companies.our government is fully committed to fighting tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance.
26. misdirected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer calls the question incorrect then pivots to economic achievements.the member opposite is incorrect.
27. deflected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends disclosure practices without naming assets held in the prior two years.What we do is we disclose what we need to disclose in order to make sure we can get on with the work.
28. deflected
    EthicsMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists enforcement numbers instead of explaining the Cayman Islands agreement.Over the past two years, we have invested more than $1 billion and our plan is bearing fruit.
29. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms future publication of the tax gap but does not give current figures.in the summer of 2018, we will be publishing a report on the international aspect of the tax gap.
30. answered
    InfrastructureMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains project approvals and payment timing for domestic infrastructure.we are proud to have approved, as the member well knows, more than 4,000 projects since taking office, with a combined investment of more than $35 billion.
31. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats project totals and notes ongoing Quebec projects.I am very proud to announce that several hundred projects are in the works in Quebec.
32. partly answered
    HealthAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer details domestic opioid funding but does not address the Asian bank comparison.our government has provided $10 million in urgent support to our provincial partners in British Columbia and $6 million to the Province of Alberta
33. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses wait times with process improvements but avoids the court case and Asia spending accusations entirely.delivering timely benefit decisions is an area where we can and we must do better.
34. partly answered
    HousingMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms the importance of housing rights and hints at news but does not address the bill or Liberal silence.I have good news to announce in a very short time.
35. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer corrects funding details and invites opposition support but does not address the specific Sri Lanka commitment or cancelled office.I will correct the record, because the member knows full well that this government tripled funding to the new Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion.
36. deflected
    EthicsMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights enforcement actions and investments but avoids the bill vote, tax haven legality, and bagmen accusation.
37. deflected
    EthicsMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites conviction numbers and penalties but does not address tax havens or the Bronfman example.For the last fiscal year alone, the CRA's work resulted in 37 convictions with sentences totalling over 50 years in prison and millions of dollars in fines imposed by the courts.
38. misdirected
    Presence in GallerySteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer disputes the privilege claim on procedural grounds rather than engaging the tax or misleading statement issue.I submit that the matter is a dispute as to the facts, and therefore does not meet the criteria for finding a prima facie question of privilege.