NDP motion on tax fairness takes up half of commons sitting

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1. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms project approval and mentions ongoing talks but does not detail specific actions by the Prime Minister.We have officials in British Columbia right now having discussions.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to past government record and new assessment process instead of addressing current inaction on Trans Mountain.The Harper government gutted our environmental assessment process.
3. deflected
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists past Liberal measures and repeats that the project will be built without defining unnecessary delay.It is in that context that we approved the Trans Mountain project.
4. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). rhetorical question.Question asks no concrete action and answer responds with general principles rather than leadership steps.We know that the environment and the economy go together.
5. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer dismisses the prior government and repeats environment-economy slogan without addressing head-of-state role.our government will not be lectured by the former one.
6. partly answered
   TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights CRA investment for tax evasion but does not address the specific loan to the company.We have invested nearly $1 billion in the Canada Revenue Agency precisely to fight tax evasion.
7. deflected
   TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates general tax-fairness measures without engaging the Luxembourg tax-avoidance example or loan decision.This is the government that put tax fairness at the cornerstone of our actions.
8. deflected
   TaxationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats CRA funding commitment and refuses to address the stock-option loophole directly.it is not by asking the same question that they will get a different response.
9. deflected
   TaxationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general anti-evasion efforts but ignores the specific new tax haven agreements mentioned.The Canada Revenue Agency is now able to assess the risk of all large multinational corporations each year.
10. deflected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates acceptance of report and security costs instead of identifying disagreement with the motion.What has also been articulated many times, and what the ex-commissioner has recognized, is that these expenses were part of the role of the Prime Minister
11. deflected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats prior talking points on security without addressing the claim of being above the law or repaying costs.Security agencies make recommendations. We take their expert advice, and will continue to do so.
12. misdirected
    EthicsEd Fast (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). rhetorical question.Statement is rhetorical and answer attacks opposition for not accepting the report rather than engaging the premise.Now that the ex-commissioner has released her report, they refuse to accept its conclusions.
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again cites security advice and prior PMs but does not specify which part of the motion was opposed.The former commissioner of conflict of interest and ethics acknowledged that these costs were incurred as part of the role of the Prime Minister
14. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer blames opposition for requesting the investigation and restates acceptance without naming the disagreed motion element.On this side of the House, we have accepted the recommendations and the Prime Minister has taken responsibility.
15. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to government priorities and criticizes opposition choice of topic instead of addressing the motion disagreement.We on this side will continue to focus on Canadians.
16. deflected
    EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends acceptance of report and security advice while ignoring the demand to repay taxpayer costs.We on this side of the House will always accept the advice of our security agencies.
17. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the new process in general terms but does not resolve the specific uncertainties about assessments, joint reviews, or ministerial discretion.In terms of the project list, we are not just going to develop it ourselves.
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the government's goals without addressing the specific power in clause 17 or the broken promise.We have a new environmental assessment process that will earn us Canadians' trust.
19. partly answered
    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the commissioner's advice but does not address repaying the vacation costs or implementing penalties.We look forward to working with the commissioner and to working with Parliament to continue to raise the bar on transparency and accountability as a government.
20. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to security costs and past practice instead of addressing reimbursement under section 12.As is the case for former prime ministers and the current Prime Minister, no matter where or when a prime minister travels, there are security costs involved.
21. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservatives and accepting the report without addressing repayment or consequences.The commissioner investigated. She released a report, and now the Conservatives refuse to accept its conclusions.
22. misdirected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record instead of addressing the ethical implications raised.What is clear is exactly what the Conservatives did in 10 years in government undermining officers of Parliament.
23. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer identifies the problem's cause but does not commit to a timeline or specific reform like returning to a three-member panel.We will solve the problem by working closely with the unions, entrepreneurs, and the Canada Employment Insurance Commission.
24. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the problem and future intentions without committing to immediate action on the report.We will correct that system, as we have told employers and unions in the last month.
25. partly answered
    Canadian Armed ForcesRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the concern about the environment but does not explain the decision to contest the lawsuit.I am looking into the pleadings to ensure that they are consistent with the values of our government, and I will provide my advice as Attorney General to the Prime Minister on this.
26. deflected
    Canadian Armed ForcesMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general policy without addressing the request for an apology.inappropriate sexual behaviour of any kind is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated in the Canadian Armed Forces.
27. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government instead of addressing the current promise or court actions.The Conservatives had 10 years to make the changes necessary to support veterans and they did nothing.
28. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government and avoids the broken-promise allegation.After 10 years of Conservative government contempt, veterans were disillusioned.
29. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the export permit process and human rights review for the contract.I will conduct an extremely rigorous human rights analysis of any potential export permit application related to this contract.
30. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer justifies the project decision without addressing arrests or treatment of opponents.the decision we took on the Trans Mountain expansion project was the right decision and it is based on facts, evidence, and what is in the national interest.
31. answered
    Foreign InvestmentTony Clement (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms the national security screening process will be followed and advice heeded.Every single acquisition or transaction is subject to a national security screening.
32. partly answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms a rigorous process but does not address the specific timeline or reputation concerns raised.we have a very thorough, robust, and rigorous process, a process that we will follow, a process that we have followed, and a process that will make sure that the outcome is in the best interest of all Canadians.
33. misdirected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's faith in agencies rather than addressing the request for a full review.What I find appalling and concerning is that the members opposite have no faith, no confidence in our national security agencies.
34. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the prior government and general policy without accepting responsibility for the bonuses.The former Conservative government chose to let the quality of services to Canadians drop by handing out bonuses for cutting jobs.
35. partly answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the review process but does not discuss effects on the bridge project or US views.It will examine both the economic benefits and national security elements of any acquisition that takes place.
36. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains changes made to deadlines in response to municipal concerns.We have made changes to extend the deadline for wastewater projects and transit funding.
37. deflected
    Federal-Provincial RelationsMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the Hydro-Québec control claim and restates general regulatory benefits.our new approach to reviewing projects reflects our belief that we must work together to protect our environment and grow our economy
38. answered
    Federal-Provincial RelationsMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly rejects the takeover premise and affirms respect for provincial jurisdiction.We recognize that there is provincial jurisdiction and federal jurisdiction.
39. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists the planned House business for the weeks ahead.this afternoon, we will continue our debate on the NDP opposition motion.