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Monday, January 29, 2018 · sitting No. 252

House begins second reading of bill to curb federal workplace harassment

Liberal minister Patty Hajdu moved second reading of Bill C-65, which would amend the Canada Labour Code to address harassment and violence in federally regulated workplaces. The bill was referred to committee after brief debate that drew support from Conservative MP Steven Blaney and NDP MP Karine Trudel, who asked about direct reporting options for victims and new training funds.

In Question Period, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer pressed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the Ethics Commissioner's findings that Trudeau had broken conflict-of-interest rules in his dealings with the Aga Khan. Trudeau replied that he had accepted the report and would seek advance approval for future family travel.

NDP MPs Guy Caron and Scott Duvall challenged the government on tax treatment of stock options and the Sears Canada pension shortfall, while Conservative MP Luc Berthold questioned compensation for supply-managed farmers under the CPTPP.

Decided that day

  • Bill C-65 advanced through second reading

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Who held the floor · 2018-01-29

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 36%, opposition 64% of the words spokenPrivate membersGovernment businessRoutine proceedingsGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 11:0512:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:00Last speech 18:40Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 7 h 35 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
36One bill edges forward amid deflected questionsThe sitting devoted the most time to labour-code debate and written questions, allowing Bill C-65 to move through second reading. Question period produced few direct answers and the Speaker intervened six times to restore order.AI-rated Score out of 100; the verdict and the answer ratings behind it are a model’s reading. How the AI rates this

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. answered
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly affirms acceptance of the full report and conclusions.I accepted all of the commissioner's conclusions.
  2. partly answered
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats acceptance of recommendations but does not confirm agreement that he failed to meet the standards.I accepted the full recommendations of the commissioner and will be moving forward in a such a way that any personal vacations or family travel gets approved in advance by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
  3. misdirected
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses a different point about not participating in decisions rather than why nothing was done to avoid conflict.as the commissioner concluded, I did not take part in any decisions regarding the Aga Khan or the Aga Khan Foundation.
  4. deflected
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates acceptance of the report and future measures without addressing the premise about foreseeability.when the commissioner put out her report, we accepted it immediately, and I took responsibility for my actions.
  5. deflected
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accepts the report but shifts to discussing stricter rules on friendship instead of addressing the specific meeting and conflict.I think it is important that the commissioner and that we recognize a more stringent set of rules for what constitutes a friendship.
  6. deflected
    TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists prior tax measures but does not address the stock option loophole or Sears workers' pensions.the very first thing we did was lower taxes for the middle class and raise them on the wealthiest 1%.
  7. deflected
    TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats tax and benefit measures without addressing the stock option loophole or specific friends mentioned.the first thing this government did was lower taxes for the middle class and increase them for the wealthy.
  8. answered
    LabourMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly discusses Bill C-65 as the action to improve workplaces and culture on Parliament Hill.That is why, with Bill C-65 , we are committed to taking an important step towards improving workplaces in federally regulated industries and on Parliament Hill.
  9. partly answered
    LabourMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer agrees on need for more women but only highlights cabinet balance without addressing rejected proposals or election plan.That is why I was proud to be one of the first leaders in the world to choose a gender-balanced cabinet.
  10. answered
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states that the Prime Minister accepted the findings of the commissioner.the Prime Minister took responsibility, as a leader should, and accepted the findings of the commissioner.
  11. deflected
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats prior talking points on responsibility without addressing why the actions were taken.the Prime Minister took responsibility, as a leader should, and accepted the findings of the commissioner.
  12. deflected
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids explaining the helicopter decision and restates acceptance of findings.the Prime Minister took responsibility, as a leader should, and accepted the findings of the commissioner.
  13. misdirected
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to general engagement with Canadians and town halls instead of addressing the meetings classification.we are committed to engaging and having conversations with Canadians, whether those are tough conversations or feedback as to how we can respond to the very real challenges they are facing.
  14. misdirected
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to economic achievements and attacks prior government instead of addressing ceremonial meetings claim.If we want to look at the work this government is doing, let us look at the economy, with 750,000 jobs created by Canadians for Canadians.
  15. deflected
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates cooperation with commissioner without addressing the hiding of details.We have said that we will work with the commissioner and answer any questions the commissioner has.
  16. partly answered
    PensionsMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges challenges and mentions Service Canada sessions but does not commit to supporting the bill.Service Canada, for example, has been meeting with representatives.
  17. deflected
    PensionsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The response focuses on job creation and general support without addressing the specific request regarding Bill C-27 or recusal.Since we formed the government, there have been over 700,000 jobs created in the Canadian economy.
  18. deflected
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids the question of reimbursement by discussing the report and future measures.The Prime Minister has responded and has accepted all the findings, as a leader should.
  19. deflected
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts to general travel costs instead of addressing repayment.Every single time a prime minister travels, he or she is provided with the resources needed to ensure that the prime minister is able to carry out the functions that a prime minister has.
  20. deflected
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on security costs rather than the illegal vacation repayment.as has been the case with previous prime ministers, and as the former commissioner herself stated, security costs are incurred wherever the Prime Minister travels.
  21. deflected
    EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Reiterates acceptance of report without addressing repayment.the report was released and the Prime Minister accepted those recommendations.
  22. deflected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Praises the deal and consultations but does not commit to releasing the text.Our government engaged in two years of robust consultation, including 41,000 letters, over 800 stakeholder meetings, and on top of that, 400 witnesses at the international trade committee of which my colleague is a strong member.
  23. deflected
    International TradeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses supply management but sidesteps the call for transparency on the deal.Also, we understand very well the importance of supply management. This is the party that fought to implement it and this is the government that will defend it.
  24. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses acceptance of findings instead of addressing the committee appearance.immediately after the report was released, the Prime Minister took responsibility, as any leader should.
  25. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates PM taking responsibility without addressing the question on taxpayers aiding conduct.the Prime Minister took responsibility, as any leader should. He accepted the commissioner's findings.
  26. deflected
    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats PM accepting findings and lists activities instead of addressing accountability to the House.the Prime Minister took responsibility, as a leader should, and accepted the findings of the commissioner.
  27. deflected
    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses general travel resources and non-involvement instead of addressing repayment of costs.as has been the case for this Prime Minister and previous prime ministers, there are certain resources that travel with the Prime Minister.
  28. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue and mentions measures taken but does not explain the delay or specific action on the spring gap.We have introduced important measures over the past few months to strengthen the employment insurance system and we will continue to do so, as promised.
  29. misdirected
    Economic DevelopmentMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to job creation stats and personal visit instead of addressing inequality from trade deals or policies.Since we formed government, there have been over 700,000 jobs created by Canadians.
  30. misdirected
    EmploymentMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives and asks a counter-question instead of addressing removal of the values test.Is the member opposite saying that she is opposed to reproductive freedom?
  31. deflected
    EmploymentMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates opposition to undermining rights without addressing the attestation wording or deadline extension.we know that government funding should never go to undermine Canadians' hard-won rights and freedoms—
  32. deflected
    EmploymentMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservative ideology and restates rights protection instead of addressing the values test for funding.it is clear that the Harper Conservative ideology is still alive and well under members opposite.
  33. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general support for supply management but ignores the direct request for compensation commitment.I can assure my hon. colleague that this government has supported and will continue to support the supply management system.
  34. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly promises immediate review of the specific cases raised.Let me assure the member opposite that I will look into his three cases immediately.
  35. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights resettlement numbers without addressing the Prime Minister's meeting decisions.We have resettled more than 1,000 Yazidi women and girls in Canada.
  36. deflected
    MarijuanaMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses health priorities and the bill framework but avoids the claim about Liberal industry ties.The cannabis bill will provide a strict legal framework that will control the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis in Canada.
  37. deflected
    MarijuanaMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes regulation benefits but does not address investor transparency or public disclosure.Bill C-45 creates a responsible, well-regulated legal market for adults.
  38. deflected
    MarijuanaMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats health and safety framing without engaging the demand for ownership and funding transparency.The cannabis bill will create a strict legal framework to control the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis in Canada.