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1. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses government tax policies and benefits instead of naming any tax strategies used by wealthy Canadians.the tax strategy that we have put forward to reduce inequalities in this country and to make sure that the middle class has more money is to increase taxes on the wealthiest 1% and to lower them for nine million Canadians, a measure the Conservatives voted against.
2. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to praising business tax cuts and economic growth without addressing whether the minister anticipated the market reaction.That is why we announced that we will be cutting the small business tax rate from 10.5% to 9%.
3. misdirected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous Conservative government's record rather than answering about anticipation of the market drop.The Conservatives had the worst growth and highest unemployment since World War II.
4. partly answered
   EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the minister's cooperation with the Ethics Commissioner but does not address disclosure of private numbered companies.That is what the Minister of Finance did upon arriving in Ottawa.
5. deflected
   EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats that the minister followed the Ethics Commissioner without explaining the fine, investigation, or delayed share sale.The Minister of Finance continues to work with the Ethics Commissioner to ensure compliance with all the rules, something that is expected of all ministers and all parliamentarians.
6. deflected
   Government AppointmentsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates commitment to a merit-based process without confirming whether the government will change its appointment approach.Our government promised Canadians a rigorous, open, and transparent merit-based process for public appointments, and we are keeping with that commitment.
7. deflected
   Government AppointmentsMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes the existing process and encourages applications but ignores the vacancies and rejected reform proposal.What is interesting is that we endeavour to always work with all members in this place.
8. deflected
   Government AppointmentsMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims historic consultations without addressing the impact of delays or the broken promise on democracy.When it comes to our appointment process, it is an open, transparent, merit-based appointment process.
9. deflected
   Government AppointmentsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the request to work across parties by pivoting to general praise of their process and criticism of opposition.All we hear from the opposition is criticism rather than constructive ideas to make the system better.
10. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the question about the finance minister and instead attacks the previous Conservative government.Canadians had lost faith in the ability of the Conservatives to do their job when it came to managing the economy.
11. deflected
    EthicsMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the riddle about private holdings by restating reliance on the Ethics Commissioner without new disclosure.That is why, when the finance minister arrived in Ottawa, he disclosed his assets to the Ethics Commissioner and worked with her to make sure all rules were followed.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the Ethics Commissioner but does not address transparency concerns about the minister's numbered companies.I am not surprised in the least to hear the opposition member attack a measure that the Ethics Commissioner herself deemed the best possible way to comply with the guidelines.
13. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots from the minister's finances to listing government achievements and attacking the opposition's focus.While they focus on the Minister of Finance, we are focusing on Canadians.
14. misdirected
    EthicsMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer evades the question on ethics by attacking the prior Harper government record instead.on the difference between right and wrong, I would ask that question of the 10 years of the Harper Conservatives when they doubled the TFSA limit that benefited the 3% wealthiest
15. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the Ethics Commissioner's screen without addressing the conflict-of-interest concern over the chief of staff administering it.She recommended that a conflict of interest screen be put in place as she believed that it was the best possible measure of compliance.
16. partly answered
    HousingMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly compares Liberal housing numbers to NDP promises, addressing the scale of action though not the timeline for veterans specifically.The NDP, in the last election, promised to repair 50,000 units of housing; we are going to do 300,000 units.
17. partly answered
    HousingMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses the 50% target and strategy but evades the motion support question.If we can do better than half, we will do everything in our power to achieve that.
18. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Refuses to address the specific allegation by citing legal prohibition on individual cases.I will not comment on individual cases today, tomorrow, next year, or ever.
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    EthicsMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Again refuses to address the specific allegation by citing legal prohibition on individual cases.I will not comment on individual cases today, tomorrow, next week, next year, or ever.
20. deflected
    International TradeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses general negotiating stance and economic record instead of confirming or denying the non-binding claim.our negotiating position is clear, and we will defend and maintain the elements of NAFTA that Canadians know are central to our national interest.
21. deflected
    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the Castro reference and pivots to general human rights stance and NK monitoring.our government sees human rights as foundational in all of our international engagements.
22. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.Promotes the government's own bill and plan without addressing debate on the NDP bill.we also introduced the wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous vessels act.
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats emphasis on comprehensive plan and avoids explaining why NDP bill is blocked.Canadians expect a government to come out with legislation that is comprehensive, long term, integrated, multi-jurisdictional, and negotiated.
24. misdirected
    Public SafetyMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores current data concerns and attacks the previous government's record instead.The previous government had an abysmal record when it came to countering violent extremism and early detection.
25. partly answered
    Public SafetyMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states numbers were published but provides none and shifts to general measures without addressing surveillance.the numbers have been published already.
26. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses Canada's role against Daesh instead of addressing pay cuts or reintegration programs for terrorists versus soldiers.Canada was present in the fight against Daesh.
27. answered
    National DefenceMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean Rioux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly refutes pay cuts with specific figures and explains the grace period for injured soldiers.It is not true that our soldiers have been subjected to pay cuts or lost income.
28. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the UNESCO review and work with indigenous communities but offers no specific actions or timeline to address the deadline.We are working very hard, including with the indigenous communities within the park, and we will continue to do so.
29. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames prior cuts and notes new funding but does not address restoring in-person service in rural areas.Rather than cutting, we decided to reinvest $50 million for the next four years.
30. answered
    Canadian HeritageMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms the rink will go to a community in need after use on Parliament Hill.If my colleague had listened to what I have said in the past, this rink will be given to a community in need afterwards.
31. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses reconciliation and fiscal relations but provides no timeline or plan for a new transparency system.It is in that context that we are doing work to establish a new fiscal relationship with indigenous peoples.
32. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms priority on pay issues and mentions training improvements but cuts off without explaining the helpline options or specific fixes.Getting people paid on time and properly is indeed my primary focus.
33. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). loaded question.The response refuses to address the general policy question by redirecting to individual cases and unrelated awareness activities.If the hon. member across the way is talking about a specific case, he knows full well that I cannot comment on individual cases.
34. partly answered
    ScienceMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes actions taken but does not specify when the recommendations will be implemented.Now we are taking action on fundamental science review recommendations and launching the Canada Research Coordinating Committee to improve coordination of the granting councils, and capping the tier 1 renewals for the Canada research chairs to ensure new opportunities for young researchers.
35. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer justifies the measure by citing other countries but does not explain the necessity beyond standardization.These measures have been implemented by France, Great Britain, Germany, New Zealand, Italy, Russia, Iceland, Ireland, Spain, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Belgium, and others.
36. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concerns and outlines existing support but states there are no plans for another interim supply ship.Our government does not plan to purchase another interim supply ship at the end of the service contract with—
37. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). loaded question.The response discusses consultations but avoids committing to a timeline or specific promise fulfillment for seasonal workers.We are consulting to make sure that a comprehensive response is possible.
38. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms working with northerners on carbon pricing but does not detail specific exemptions or regulations for Nunavut.We are committed to working with our partners in the north on carbon pricing, and I am happy to say that we are sharing results of a study that we conducted right now—
39. answered
    PrivilegeMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response addresses the procedural request by asking to be notified of new information.I would ask that if you are going to consider any new information with respect to this matter that we be notified as well, and that we be able to respond in this place.