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1. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises details soon but pivots to unrelated tax rate reductions without clarifying the test.This will represent, on average, $1,600 per small business in Canada and up to a maximum of $7,500 that they can invest in innovation and hiring workers.
2. deflected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The response ignores the question on reasonableness and instead lists government spending achievements.What is reasonable is to have made the investments in infrastructure, to go forward with the Canada child benefit that has contributed to more growth in the country in the last three years than the Conservatives could ever achieve in 10 years.
3. misdirected
   TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the demand for the minister to step aside and instead corrects a factual claim while promoting tax policy.When we talk about the measures announced on December 7, it was not deemed market moving.
4. partly answered
   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly pledges the measures will be presented soon and explains the policy goal.I can assure my colleague that the measures will soon be presented, along with the details on how they will affect income sprinkling.
5. answered
   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explicitly pledges to introduce the measures quickly and addresses preparation concerns.Mr. Speaker, yes, we pledge to do that.
6. deflected
   TaxationMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer shifts from the interruption to credit the government for economic conditions rather than engaging the point.Yes, but it was the government that created the conditions for this prosperity, for this growth, which is the envy of every country, and the Conservatives were never able to achieve that in 10 years.
7. deflected
   Public SafetyMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights positive comments from the Privacy Commissioner but does not address amending the bill.In fact, he said that Canada was moving to the lead as a result of the legislation, Bill C-59
8. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes prior consultation and oversight needs but avoids committing to dividing the bill.It is time to move forward with appropriate oversight.
9. deflected
   Federal-Provincial RelationsMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms collaboration in general but avoids addressing specific consultation failures or equalization changes.We look forward to the discussions that will happen next week with the finance ministers of all provinces, as we continue to collaborate with all provinces and territories to make sure our economy is successful and thriving.
10. deflected
    Federal-Provincial RelationsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats partnership claim without addressing planned changes to equalization or past impositions.we have always treated the provinces as partners, and we will continue to do so.
11. partly answered
    TaxationDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promises details shortly and notes tax rate cut but does not explain the short notice for planning.With regard to the question from the member opposite, the details will come very shortly.
12. misdirected
    TaxationDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks opposition record on growth and fairness instead of addressing the request for tax details before January.What is a foreign concept to the opposition is probably the concept of tax fairness, in and of itself.
13. answered
    TaxationMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly affirms that details will be shared before the new year.
14. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states details on income sprinkling will be released soon and notes tax rate cut but sidesteps the timing criticism.details about income sprinkling will be released very shortly.
15. deflected
    TaxationMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights tax rate cut and benefit increase without addressing the lack of advance details on January changes.That is why we have decided to lower the small business tax rate to 9% by 2019.
16. deflected
    TaxationMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promises details soon but pivots to boasting about growth and accusing opposition of envy rather than explaining the delay.I can understand the opposition's envy, and why they want to keep playing politics.
17. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.Promises to investigate but does not address nation-to-nation relationship or specific steps for indigenous participation.We will look into the matter and look forward to working with all parliamentarians to address it.
18. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Praises EI program generally without addressing timeline for sickness benefits review.We have been working very hard over the past two years to make a number of benefits more flexible and more generous.
19. answered
    HealthMr. Len Webber (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.Directly counters the funding claim by stating the $4 million investment and framework details.Our government also invested $4 million to establish the Lyme disease research network.
20. partly answered
    TaxationMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.Assures eligibility unchanged and mentions new committee but does not address the May 2 memo or specific rejections.The agency will review all applications for disability tax credit under the life-sustaining therapy that was proposed with the revised clarification letter.
21. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats that criteria have not changed and pivots to advisory committee without addressing memo or reversal.I want to assure all Canadians who benefit from the DTC that the eligibility criteria for this credit has not changed.
22. deflected
    TaxationMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.Focuses on new accessibility measures while denying change but ignores the memo and tax increase claim.We have put in place measures to make the disability tax credit more accessible than ever before.
23. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the issue and states ongoing engagement but provides no specific actions or timeline.Our officials have consistently raised the issue with their American counterparts.
24. answered
    Softwood LumberMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.States legal challenges under NAFTA and WTO have been filed to support producers.In recent weeks, we have put legal challenges against U.S. duties on Canadian softwood under both NAFTA and the World Trade Organization rules.
25. answered
    International TradeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly denies the claim with a single word.
26. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.It states the negotiating stance but does not assure doing everything possible to save NAFTA.We will defend and maintain the elements of NAFTA that are key to our national interests.
27. answered
    Softwood LumberMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details the specific action plan and funding to address the issue.Through our softwood lumber action plan, we are investing $867 million to support workers and communities affected by these unjustified duties
28. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.It ignores the listed grievances and restates general support for supply management.our government is a strong proponent of supply management.
29. answered
    Canada PostMr. Erin Weir (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a clear timeline for responding to the report.We will be reporting, as indicated, by the end of the year.
30. deflected
    Child CareMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.It discusses broad investments without addressing the specific centre or subsidy request.Over the past few years, we announced historic investments in partnership with the municipalities, provinces, and territories to ensure that our communities, and especially our families and children, can benefit from the Canadian government's support not only now, but in the long term.
31. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.It addresses prosecution but pivots to attacking the previous government's record.in the 10 years under the Conservatives, the number of cases pursued: zero.
32. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.It affirms prosecution but shifts focus to criticizing the prior government's prevention efforts.prevention, which the previous government unfortunately did not invest in, and dealing with de-radicalization, are huge priorities
33. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Kerry Diotte (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the question on terrorist reintegration methods and instead attacks past Conservative funding cuts.Need I remind the member opposite of the cuts that the Harper government implemented to the very services that keep this country safe: $530 million from the RCMP;
34. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the legal constraints and process but does not commit to granting the temporary resident permit requested.The minister is aware of this case. His office has been in touch with the family in order to assist them with this legal process.
35. partly answered
    Government AppointmentsMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the new appointment process but provides no timeline for filling the specific vacancies mentioned.Our government has put in place a new appointment process which supports open, transparent, and merit-based selection processes.
36. deflected
    Federal Provincial RelationsMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses a discussion document and upcoming meetings but avoids taking a position on the 100% tax share for Quebec.That feedback will inform discussions that are scheduled to take place this weekend between the finance ministers of all of the provinces and territories to resolve this important issue.
37. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general cultural investments and attacks the prior government instead of addressing the Netflix deal criticism.Unlike the previous government, we understand the value of the cultural sector, which represents 630,000 jobs and generates $50 billion for our economy.
38. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges job losses and references the shipbuilding strategy but offers no immediate action or identification of who is blocking the deal.It is this government that is trying to provide the Davie shipyard with opportunities in the short, medium and long terms through our national shipbuilding strategy.
39. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing collaboration but gives no specific timeline for the program changes requested.We are considering all of the feedback received during the recent engagement and are collaborating with northern indigenous organizations to overhaul the program to be more reflective of northerners' needs