Liberals press ahead with elections act changes as opposition objects

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1. deflected
   EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses respecting the commissioner but avoids addressing repayment of costs.We accept her findings and respect her work.
2. deflected
   EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to security costs and future plans without addressing repayment.As has been the case for past prime ministers, and is the case for this Prime Minister , whenever and wherever the Prime Minister travels there are costs related to security.
3. deflected
   EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes acceptance of findings but sidesteps the demand for repayment.On our side, we thank the commissioner, and we accept the findings.
4. misdirected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to middle-class tax policy and attacks the opposition's focus instead of replying.this government wants to continue to focus on what is a priority for all Canadians.
5. deflected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites security agencies and past practice but evades the repayment question.The former commissioner has acknowledged that these costs are incurred as part of the role of being the prime minister.
6. answered
   InfrastructureMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the bank's purpose, optional nature, and that it does not displace existing spending.the Canada Infrastructure Bank will invest in infrastructure that is in the public interest, providing an innovative new infrastructure financing tool and attracting private sector investment to build transformational projects that may not get built otherwise.
7. answered
   InfrastructureMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer clarifies that the bank is optional and will not dictate projects to provinces or municipalities.the bank will not dictate anything.
8. partly answered
   Public Services and ProcurementMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the inheritance of the Phoenix issue and negotiations but does not commit to compensation.We regret this situation, and we will ensure that our great public servants are treated fairly.
9. answered
   Public Services and ProcurementMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly explains the cause of the Phoenix issues and the government's actions to resolve them.When the Harper Conservatives eliminated 700 payroll adviser jobs, that created this situation.
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing repayment and instead emphasizes respect for the commissioner and future processes.We accept her findings and respect her work.
11. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to the Prime Minister's town halls and security decisions instead of addressing repayment.It is important to recognize that the security agencies are the ones that make the determination on what is needed to protect the Prime Minister
12. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to Canada child benefit spending rather than addressing the demand to repay funds.In Winnipeg North alone, there are millions of dollars going toward the Canada child benefit, lifting hundreds of children out of poverty.
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates acceptance of security advice and future commissioner consultations without addressing repayment.We always accept the advice of our security agencies as to how best to ensure the safety of the Prime Minister.
14. deflected
    EthicsMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes acceptance of the report but diverts to middle-class issues instead of repayment.this government will continue to persist in its focus on what is important to Canadians
15. deflected
    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on security costs and prior prime ministers without addressing repayment of vacation expenses.The former commissioner has acknowledged that these costs are incurred as part of him being the Prime Minister
16. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers to discuss the issues personally but does not confirm positions on the specific unanswered letters.If the member opposite is looking for a reply to correspondence she sent to the ministry, I am happy to speak with her on a whole range of issues.
17. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the Jerusalem position and human rights policy but ignores the letters and specific calls to act on settlements.Canada's long-standing position is that the status of Jerusalem can be resolved only as part of a general settlement of the dispute between the two parties.
18. deflected
    Veterans AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists new benefits delivered but does not address the broken promises or court cases raised.Veterans asked for a pension for life option, and we delivered.
19. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record instead of addressing the Prime Minister's promises or court actions.Under the 10 years on the watch of the Conservatives, when veterans came home, what did they come home to? Broken promises, closed offices, and ignored voices.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats delivery of pension for life but avoids the specific quote about veterans asking for too much.we have delivered on a pension for life.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing past Conservative actions and spending rather than addressing the Prime Minister's statement or veterans' court cases.I wish I could look at the other side and only accuse them of inaction, but I could not do that, not when the Conservatives cut budgets for veterans
22. answered
    Canadian Food Inspection AgencyMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the CFIA's monitoring program and actions regarding Vietnamese seafood imports.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has a robust monitoring and inspection program for imported fish and seafood.
23. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general anti-avoidance efforts but refuses to address the specific CRA approval mentioned.As my colleague knows very well, I cannot comment on specific cases.
24. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms the pipeline will be built but does not detail concrete steps to counter B.C. opposition.this pipeline will be built because it is in the national interest.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates approval and national interest without specifying new actions to ensure construction.the pipeline has been approved by the Government of Canada in the national interest and it will be built.
26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Len Webber (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past approvals and criticizes Conservatives instead of stating current actions.Ten years of Conservative government did not have one kilometre of pipe delivered to tidewater.
27. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms federal authority and an expeditious process but omits any specific mechanism to resolve the BC-Alberta dispute.The Government of Canada has approved the pipeline and we will ensure that the process is as expeditious as possible.
28. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Mr. Don Rusnak (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to implementing the tribunal orders and ending discrimination through concrete reforms.our government is fully committed to implementing all the orders in this ruling to truly develop child-centred, indigenous-led, and prevention-focused solutions.
29. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references prior funding for assessment but does not announce current support or new funding.Our government is developing the best approach to implementing an effective and reliable rail transportation system for Canadian passengers.
30. answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the multi-step security review process that applies to all investments.A multi-step security review process is part of that, within which we rely on our experts.
31. partly answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the general process but avoids a direct yes-or-no confirmation for the Aecon case.We will follow that multi-step review process. In this case, as in all other cases, we will never compromise our national security.
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    Foreign InvestmentMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the opposition rather than addressing the priority of national security.It is interesting to note that the opposition does not seem to want to rely on the opinions of our own national security experts.
33. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses consultations but avoids specifying any timeline for the mitigation plan.We started talking to representatives of supply managed sectors right away.
34. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists specific actions taken on pipelines but does not address the urgency of further steps for Kinder Morgan.The conclusion, after many months of consultation with tens of thousands of Canadians, was that this pipeline is in the national interest.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats general support for supply management without addressing the specific concession percentages or mandate defiance.We continue to fully support all of our agricultural interests, including our supply management system.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer opens by criticizing the questioner's manners then pivots to praising the deal without addressing the bargaining-chip accusation.When one of our colleagues takes the floor here in the House to answer a question from across the way, we do so in a serious and reasoned manner.
37. deflected
    MarijuanaMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the bill's stated goals but does not address the delay request or the investment allegations.The purpose of the legislation is two things: first of all, to better keep cannabis out of the hands of our kids, and number two, to stop the flow of illegal cash to organized crime.
38. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the appeal but refuses further comment by citing ongoing litigation.As this matter is currently before the courts, Canada will not comment further at this time.