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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. misdirected
   EthicsLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids why the minister remains by calling the query a fishing trip and pivoting to economic results.my colleague continues on the useless fishing trip they have been on for a number of weeks.
2. deflected
   EthicsLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the multiple investigations by shifting to economic growth and past Conservative performance.When the hon. member was in a cabinet of the previous Conservative government, she would have loved economic results like that.
3. deflected
   EthicsLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the share sale query and instead highlights job creation and unemployment rates.The unemployment rate is now at 5.9%, its lowest level in a decade, which is something the previous party could not achieve.
4. partly answered
   EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the timing of the announcement but does not confirm whether the minister sold the shares.As government House leader, I was the one who announced on November 5 that Parliament would return in December and bring in this measure effective January 1.
5. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer evades the call to step down by listing job numbers and comparing to the prior government.We have an economic record that the Conservative Party would have been proud to have when it was in government a few years ago.
6. deflected
   EthicsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general compliance duties without addressing why this minister faces repeated scrutiny.as we all did when we were elected to the House or were invited to serve in cabinet, the Minister of Finance accepted the responsibility of working with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner
7. deflected
   EthicsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the compliance line and pivots to economic record without engaging the entitlement claim.One thing this government is focused on is improving the economic condition of middle-class Canadians, and that is why the almost 600,000 full-time jobs is an impressive economic record for any government
8. misdirected
   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the CRA inconsistency question and instead promotes the reinstated advisory committee.I was proud to announce that the disability advisory committee, which was disbanded by the former Conservative government in 2006, was being reinstated.
9. deflected
   Mr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates government talking points on tax evasion efforts without addressing the origin of the $25 billion figure or the identified-vs-recovered distinction.We are on track to recover $25 billion in the wake of the audits that were conducted over the past two years.
10. misdirected
    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the date question by attacking the asker and citing a newspaper instead of providing information.I wonder what the member is alleging.
11. misdirected
    EthicsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer deflects by accusing the asker of a smear campaign and pivoting to unrelated economic achievements.It is beginning to look disgraceful to see the Tories engaged again and again in a smear campaign
12. misdirected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the tax avoidance allegation and shifts to disability tax credit committee reinstatement.
13. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses approvals and accessibility measures but does not confirm or deny the internal memo or policy change.We put in place measures to make these credits more accessible, and they are working.
14. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats that no changes were made to criteria while ignoring the internal memo evidence presented.No changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for the disability tax credit
15. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again asserts no criteria changes without addressing the memo or the accusation of misleading the House.No changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for the disability tax credit.
16. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges committee independence and restates the treaty accession goal but does not address accepting the specific amendments.As a government, we are keeping our election promise to join the Arms Trade Treaty.
17. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the arms trade treaty and export controls without addressing the request to suspend arms sales to Saudi Arabia.We have allocated $13 million to help Canada accede to the arms trade treaty.
18. misdirected
    EthicsMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists the minister's achievements instead of addressing the call for resignation over ethics issues.We have a Minister of Finance who helped Canada become the fastest-growing economy in the G7 and who helped create 600,000 jobs in the past two years
19. deflected
    EthicsMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes working with the Ethics Commissioner without addressing the demand for resignation.The Ethics Commissioner has always worked with the finance minister.
20. deflected
    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the minister and attacks the opposition as judge and jury without addressing the specific questions about shares or legal threats.the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner represents an independent and impartial institution, unlike the opposition, which is acting as judge and jury.
21. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms ongoing work with the commissioner and clarifies the share sale but avoids confirming public disclosure of details.As far as the sale of shares is concerned, the Minister of Finance has never denied that he sold shares when he arrived in Ottawa in November 2015.
22. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses consultation with first nations and lists specific amendments to fix the bill.Further to that, we support amendments to Bill C-58 to strengthen the bill by making it explicit that no department can refuse a request simply because of the subject, the type of record, or that the date of record is not specified.
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer clarifies the government's position on procedural fairness but does not provide the requested number of affected survivors.The adjudicators have given conflicting definitions of procedural fairness, and we are committed to ensuring justice for the victims of this dark chapter in our history.
24. deflected
    TaxationMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the credit's accessibility and denies changes to criteria without addressing the internal email or apology request.No changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for the disability tax credit.
25. deflected
    TaxationMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific CRA denials and tax credit reversals, instead promoting unrelated committee reinstatement.I proudly announced the reinstatement of the disability advisory committee, which the Conservative Party disbanded in 2006.
26. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming the $25 billion figure or addressing misleading claims, restating general commitments instead.We are on the right track to recoup these $25 billion.
27. deflected
    TaxationMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps reversing the diabetes tax credit decision, citing approval increases and the advisory committee instead.However, I am pleased to say that the number of approvals for this credit went up by 20% between 2014 and 2016.
28. partly answered
    TaxationMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the core issue of benefits for vulnerable families by directing them to contact CRA for help.People grappling with situations like that should contact the CRA for help.
29. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids apologizing to Chef Francis or committing to UNDRIP, instead restating general reconciliation support.Many indigenous communities across the country have engaged in Canada 150.
30. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise by stating the asker is wrong and lists tools without addressing reintegration or compensation.the hon. gentleman is simply wrong.
31. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking the prior Conservative government's record instead of addressing the reintegration plan.There are no lessons to be learned from the Conservative government.
32. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government and cites experts rather than addressing spending on reintegration for returnees.
33. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's past inaction instead of addressing the ship contract query.I cannot help but seize this opportunity to ask my colleague where he was when the government established the national shipbuilding strategy.
34. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes investments and modernization plans but does not specify a concrete measure for print media.We are also going to help the media show leadership in transitioning to the web to ensure their viability.
35. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the court ruling and promise question to restate commitment to a pension option.Regardless of the results of this case, we remain and are committed to bringing a pension-for-life option, and that is what we will do.
36. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly confirms meetings with management and concern for jobs at Davie.Last week, I personally met with them.
37. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes the overall shipbuilding strategy instead of addressing Irving favoritism or Davie job losses.The strategy is a long-term commitment that will reinvigorate our marine industry, support Canadian innovation, and create jobs for Canadians across the country.
38. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.Answer calls assertions false then pivots to attacking opposition parties' fundraising practices.Contrast that to opposition parties, which continue to organize their fundraising events in secret, barring journalists and hiding details about who is attending their closed-door events.
39. misdirected
    Presence in GalleryMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the document tabling request to raise an unrelated personal complaint.in May, the member for Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman publicly made inappropriate, humiliating, and unwanted comments to me that were sexual in nature.