Conservatives press for action on Trans Mountain amid pipeline impasse

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Prime Minister's OfficePeter Kent (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response claims no question was posed rather than addressing the implication about Butts.I did not hear a question in that statement.
2. deflected
   Prime Minister's OfficePeter Kent (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses Holocaust remembrance in general without addressing disassociation from Butts.we, as all of us do, take very seriously the Holocaust and make sure we remind ourselves never again by telling the story of the Holocaust and not relating that to anything else that happened.
3. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response addresses the Trans Mountain project but ignores the demand for an apology.we have made it very clear that the Trans Mountain project is in the national interest.
4. deflected
   Prime Minister's OfficeMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to town halls instead of condemning or apologizing for Butts's comments.we take very seriously the importance of creating open opportunities for dialogue.
5. misdirected
   Prime Minister's OfficeMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response attacks the opposition and Rebel Media rather than addressing the request to condemn Butts.it is a real shame to see the Conservatives using lines straight out of Rebel Media and the Rebel webcast.
6. answered
   TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the CRA will provide data to the PBO by month's end.By the end of the month, the CRA will provide its data to the PBO in a manner geared to protect Canadians' privacy.
7. answered
   TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms the agreement between CRA and PBO to resolve the data issue.The Canada Revenue Agency and the parliamentary budget officer have reached an agreement that will make it possible for the PBO to do the work he has been wanting to do for a long time.
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges systemic issues and reform commitment but avoids specific steps for the Boushie family.we understand there are systemic issues in our criminal justice system that we must address.
9. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges systemic issues but offers no concrete steps or timeline.In the spirit of reconciliation, that is exactly what we are going to be doing.
10. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Restates reasons for past approval instead of addressing current interprovincial conflict.the government approved the Trans Mountain expansion pipeline because it was in the natural interest;
11. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats federal jurisdiction claim without outlining any new leadership actions.There is only one government in Canada that speaks on behalf of Canada, and that is the Government of Canada, which it has done and will continue to do.
12. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions one specific intervention at the NEB but does not commit to a start date.the Government of Canada has already intervened in a motion in front of the National Energy Board
13. deflected
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids the question by criticizing the opposition for inflaming tensions rather than stating a plan.If the member opposite and members of the Conservative Party expect that we are going to play a game of trying to enrage and inflame regional tensions, we will not do it.
14. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Deflects by referencing a past town hall instead of providing a concrete construction timeline.was the town hall in Edmonton in the dark? I think there were cameras there.
15. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats federal authority without answering when or how construction will begin.why does the hon. member refuse to hear what the Prime Minister has said over and over again.
16. partly answered
    JusticeMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the issue and references ongoing conversations but gives no specific measures.this is something that I have had conversations about with my colleagues across the way.
17. answered
    JusticeMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms review of peremptory challenges and committee engagement.To the member's specific question, we are looking at peremptory challenges.
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the bill's content by attacking the prior government instead.While the previous government attacked environmental programs and protections for our fish and navigable waters, we rebuilt them.
19. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Robert Sopuck (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the regulatory critique by blaming the opposition's record.The proof is in the pudding with the party opposite.
20. deflected
    Natural ResourcesEd Fast (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer evades the veto claim by restating consultation and prior-government attacks.They destroyed the trust in the environmental assessment system.
21. deflected
    Natural ResourcesEd Fast (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the veto allegation and pivots to praising the new system.Unfortunately, maybe the member opposite has not read the legislation.
22. answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists funding measures targeting veterans' homelessness.Our government is investing $2.2 billion over 10 years to tackle homelessness through our redesigned and expanded federal homelessness program
23. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the problem and states it is a priority but gives no timeline.I can assure the House that it is my first priority as minister and that we will fix the problem.
24. answered
    Interprovincial TradeMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the trade-barrier question by citing the new interprovincial agreement and dispute mechanisms.That is why we worked with the provinces, to answer the question more specifically, and we negotiated a first Canadian free trade agreement among the provinces and territories.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the demand for a specific plan and timeline by repeating general support and attacking the questioner.I do not know why the hon. member will not take yes for an answer.
26. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the commissioner's finding but avoids the question of repayment by restating acceptance of the report.After the report was tabled, the Prime Minister accepted responsibility and we accepted the findings.
27. deflected
    EthicsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats prior statements about accepting the report without addressing the vote against accountability or the comparison to the health minister.As the ex-commissioner has stated clearly, these are costs that are incurred in the function of the Prime Minister, as was the case for previous prime ministers.
28. answered
    InfrastructureMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly rejects the premise and explains the selection process and rural funding commitments.Provinces, municipalities, and territories are responsible for the selection of projects.
29. partly answered
    PensionsMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes current supports via Service Canada and CPP but does not address preventing future corporate actions like those at Sears.That is why we put forward provisions in the CPP to support workers and their families as well.
30. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking the previous government's record instead of addressing the current promise on court cases.The Conservatives had 10 years to make changes the veterans were asking for, and they did nothing.
31. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the demand for an apology and instead compares records while attacking the prior government.I relish the opportunity to compare the record of this government versus the record of the previous government.
32. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists reopened offices but does not address the broken promises on lifetime pensions or court cases.All offices were reopened by this government.
33. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges Davie's contributions and mentions ongoing icebreaker discussions but sidesteps the visits disparity and contempt claim.Davie shipyard is an important shipyard.
34. partly answered
    Media IndustryMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers reinvestment in CBC and periodical fund modernization but ignores the advertising budget shift to web giants and tax issues.We have reinvested in CBC/Radio-Canada, as my colleague is well aware.
35. answered
    Consular AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the death by expressing sympathy and calling for a transparent investigation while avoiding the broader policy repudiation.We call on the Iranian government to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into his death.
36. deflected
    TaxationMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on general anti-evasion investments and rules without addressing the new tax havens or the specific accusation of aiding the wealthy.In the last two budgets, our government invested nearly $1 billion to fight tax evasion.
37. deflected
    TaxationMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking the Bloc's record on Quebec regions instead of addressing the legal tax haven expansions or fairness concerns.our government is firmly committed to combatting tax evasion, and we will do a lot more about that than the Bloc Québécois could ever do for the regions of Quebec.
38. answered
    Fisheries and OceansHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly responds to the request for increased departmental presence by referencing budget funding and upcoming decision-making enhancements in Nunavut.I also want to assure the House and my colleague from Nunavut that our government is looking at a way to enhance the decision-making capacity of Fisheries and Oceans in Canada's north