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1. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains policy changes but avoids the specific 180-day cut accusation and Bronfman reference entirely.The changes we made give soldiers a grace period of almost six months to transition to their regular pay rate.
2. misdirected
   National DefenceMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). rhetorical question.Question asks nothing answerable and answer pivots to listing government actions while attacking prior Conservative record.
3. misdirected
   National DefenceMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists supports but ends by attacking Conservatives instead of addressing the 180-day mental health recovery premise.We are standing by our veterans and their families, unlike the Conservatives, who ignored them in the 10 years that they were in office.
4. partly answered
   National DefenceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses the grace period and review request but does not confirm reversal of the pay cut.The chief of the defence staff is responsible for administering these polices, and the Minister of National Defence asked him to review this file to make sure it is appropriate.
5. deflected
   National DefenceCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer details pay raises and allowances but sidesteps the damage-to-military question and Bronfman reference.Most of these allowances were also increased by 5.1%.
6. answered
   TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states that $25 billion has been assessed and collection is underway.All companies and individuals affected by these audits have received notices of assessment.
7. partly answered
   TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer clarifies timeline but does not address the KPMG amnesty or double-standard accusation.
8. deflected
   TaxationMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats commitment to enforcement but ignores the semantic challenge on 'aggressive' versus illegal and Bronfman link.There have been 627 cases transferred to criminal investigation, 268 search warrants executed, and 78 convictions.
9. deflected
   TaxationMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists CRA actions but avoids addressing cancellation of tax treaties or favoritism claims.The CRA uses the information it receives through lists disclosed by its partners in the OECD and the BEPS project, which the agency is part of.
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. Ted Falk (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends compliance with the Ethics Commissioner but does not clarify conflicts in numbered companies.He has always followed her guidelines.
11. misdirected
    EthicsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record instead of addressing numbered companies or ethics issues.The Conservatives are only trying to distract from their poor record on the economy.
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    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates following the Ethics Commissioner but sidesteps disclosure of numbered companies.He has worked with the Ethics Commissioner, in whom we have the utmost trust to provide the right path forward for parliamentarians
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    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the Ethics Commissioner and the minister's record but avoids addressing the blind trust contradiction.I fully understand why they do not want to talk about their record and the finance minister's record
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    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer calls the question nonsense and attacks the prior government's record instead of addressing the finance minister or fundraiser.the opposition member's comments are complete nonsense.
15. partly answered
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the disability tax credit approach but does not confirm withdrawal of the letter.We have simplified the forms and hired specialized nurse practitioners.
16. answered
    VeteransMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms the promise to deliver a pension for life.We will deliver on our promise of a pension for life, and we will have more details about that later this year.
17. answered
    VeteransMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly clarifies litigation status and reaffirms pension promise.The Equitas litigation deals with issues that are addressed in the minister's mandate, including re-establishing lifelong pensions as an option.
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    TaxationMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general commitments and changes but evades releasing specific data requested.We are moving forward with a national disability act that will remove barriers and improve access for all Canadians living with a disability.
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    TaxationSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites confidentiality to avoid the specific constituent case while restating general policy.My colleague opposite knows very well that all personal information held by the CRA is strictly confidential.
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    TaxationSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking Conservatives' record instead of addressing the constituent's savings issue.It is funny to hear the Conservatives talking about how important it is to combat tax evasion since they did so little in that regard when they were in office.
21. deflected
    TaxationMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates unchanged criteria and unrelated benefits without addressing rejected credits or funds.The eligibility requirements for this tax credit have not changed.
22. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes commitments and gender plan but does not specify a mission contribution timeline.e committed half a billion dollars and promised troops for peacekeeping missions.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reiterates $500 million and personnel pledge plus gender plan but omits specific mission announcement.We committed personnel and $500 million to re-engage and take on a leadership role in peacekeeping operations.
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    TaxationMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights overall audit increases while attacking prior government instead of confirming investigations of named individuals.It is strange to hear the Conservatives talk about the importance of cracking down on tax evasion as they did so little when in power.
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    TaxationMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The minister explicitly refuses to address the named individual and shifts to general statements on tax policy.my colleague opposite knows very well that I cannot discuss any specific cases, and I will not do so today or at any point in the future.
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    TaxationMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's record and calls their comments absurd instead of addressing the inconsistency raised.the comments being made by the Conservatives and members opposite are totally absurd and completely irresponsible.
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    TaxationMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins a general statement on government policy without engaging the specific claim about the Prime Minister.
28. partly answered
    Human RightsMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue for LGBTQ veterans and references related bills and funding but does not explain the delay.Funds have been allocated for things like the expungement of records.
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    Human RightsMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights past steps on blood donation policy without addressing the hypocrisy claim in the apology.In June 2016, we took steps forward in reducing the barriers that prevent men who have sex with men from donating blood.
30. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The minister directly states concern over the duty increase and confirms ongoing work with India.we are extremely concerned over India's increase in duty by 50% of all imported peas, without providing any advance notice.
31. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes the Indian government's decision and states work is underway but does not address the minister's absence from negotiations.We are fully aware of the importance of the export of lentils to India, but it was a decision that was made by the Government of India
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    HousingMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to unrelated housing investments and the national strategy instead of addressing mortgage and renovation cost increases.I am delighted to be part of a government that knows how important it is for every Canadian to have access to affordable and adequate housing.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the motion but does not address correcting the alleged error or committing to tabling a report.There is now a motion on the floor that we extend that by at least one more meeting, and that motion will be dealt with at the next meeting possible.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). substantive question.Announces one-year funding but does not address the request for long-term recommitment.I announced $1.6 million to continue operations and research at the Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.Gives a general commitment statement without addressing the specific concerns listed.We are working on a new action plan to support and promote the vitality of these communities.
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    TaxationMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats the $25 billion claim without addressing the reported discrepancy in numbers.We are on track to recovering that $25 billion, as a result of audits conducted over the past two years.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Michel Boudrias (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.Restates general strategy commitment without addressing Quebec share or job losses.our government is committed to the national shipbuilding strategy.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.Restates general strategy commitment without addressing Quebec share or job losses.our government is committed to the national shipbuilding strategy. The strategy is a long-term commitment that will rejuvenate our maritime industry, support Canadian innovation, and result in jobs for Canadians across the country.
39. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Directly states the planned business upon return to the House.this afternoon we will continue with the report stage debate on Bill C-45 , which is the proposed cannabis legislation.