Commons debates motion demanding veterans apology from prime minister

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1. misdirected
   Veterans AffairsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks previous Conservative government instead of addressing current PM's actions toward veterans.Veterans were disillusioned by 10 years of neglect under the previous Conservative government.
2. misdirected
   Veterans AffairsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to attacking the previous Conservative government rather than explaining the vote against the bill.It is a bit ironic to hear a member who served in the previous Conservative government talking about respecting veterans.
3. misdirected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer denies the claim but immediately attacks the former Conservative government instead of addressing the broken promise.We will take no lessons from the former Conservative government.
4. misdirected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends respect for veterans but redirects to attacking Julian Fantino and Conservatives.Perhaps he should talk to Julian Fantino about that.
5. misdirected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer points out inconsistency in deficit criticism but attacks the previous government instead of addressing the apology request.We respect our veterans, unlike my colleague's party when it was in government.
6. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly lists actions taken on pension for life, offices, and mental health to counter the broken promise claim.
7. answered
   TaxationMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms documents will be provided to the PBO while respecting privacy.The Canada Revenue Agency will provide the parliamentary budget officer with the documents requested, while respecting Canadians' privacy.
8. deflected
   TaxationMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates general international cooperation on tax evasion without addressing the specific agreements with Grenada and Antigua.We are working closely with our international partners because this is a global problem for which there is no simple solution.
9. answered
   TaxationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly rebuts the claim of refusal by detailing investments and CRA actions on tax evasion.our government is firmly committed to combatting tax evasion.
10. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the court fight and apology request by shifting to past investments and criticizing the prior government.Veterans were disillusioned by 10 years of neglect under the previous government
11. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the broken-promise accusation by listing new programs and attacking the Conservatives' record.The Conservatives had 10 years to make changes that veterans were asking for, and they did nothing but close offices
12. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the reneging claim and instead provides compensation examples while noting reopened offices.A retired aviator with five years of service who is 50% disabled would receive more than $170,000 in compensation for pain and suffering over her lifetime.
13. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.The answer evades the empty-words charge by emphasizing ongoing work and budget investments without addressing the lawsuit.In budget 2016, our government invested over $5.7 billion to restore access to essential services and provide better compensation for veterans.
14. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). substantive question.The answer turns to criticizing the prior government's 2012 court action instead of committing to end the current lawsuit.That previous government brought them to court in 2012.
15. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.The answer counters with spending numbers and calls for unity rather than addressing the apology request.I asked all parties to come together for our common cause to support our brave men and women in uniform who wore that flag on their shoulders.
16. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the progressive elements by noting the labour and environment chapter but does not cover transparency or other missing chapters.for the first time, the TPP will have an enforceable chapter for labour and the environment.
17. deflected
    International TradeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes general trade policy without addressing the specific concern over foreign workers in TPP chapters 12 and 19.Canadians want an ambitious trade agenda that does not sacrifice the environment or workers.
18. deflected
    MarijuanaMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on youth protection and criminal profits but ignores the tax haven funding and rushed timeline raised.our government is legislating and strictly regulating access to cannabis to keep it out of the hands of our youth.
19. deflected
    MarijuanaMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses security clearances and crime reduction without addressing the request to table investor lists or Liberal connections.any individual or organization that controls more than 25% of an organization involved with cannabis will have to be subject to a full security clearance.
20. deflected
    MarijuanaMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates background checks and crime stats but sidesteps the question on dirty money from tax havens and Liberal insiders.Any individual or organization that has more than 25% interest will be subject to background checks, and that does not matter if it is Julian Fantino or any other individual.
21. misdirected
    MarijuanaMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Conservative government instead of addressing current marijuana financing from tax havens.I will tell that member what taking money out of organized crime does not look like, the last 10 years of Conservative government, where $20 million-a-day went into the hands of organized crime
22. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists general LGBTQ2 advocacy but does not address any specific action toward Indonesia.our government is an ardent defender of LGBTQ2 rights in Canada and around the world.
23. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes Canada's overall record without responding to the direct request for the Prime Minister to contact Indonesia's president.We have repeatedly deplored their persecution around the world.
24. answered
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly states the Prime Minister's unwavering support and explains the national interest rationale.The Prime Minister has been unwavering in his support of the pipeline.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates general support for the project without addressing any specific plan or timeline.It is a good project and I am glad the member agrees.
26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question by criticizing the opposition's absence from a conference.The only people who did not show up for the Generation Energy conference were members of the official opposition.
27. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question by again criticizing the opposition's absence from a conference.It is too bad the members of the opposition did not show up.
28. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the ongoing review and consultations but provides no commitment on the bill or timeline.we are conducting a fundamental review of the policy to make sure that this policy continues to fit into our government's accessibility agenda.
29. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly responds with a concrete action taken that day regarding licences and quotas.This morning, I was pleased to extend an offer to the five nations to facilitate the transfer of licences and quotas for groundfish, salmon, and shellfish.
30. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the timeline question by restating past campaign commitments and achievements.That commitment was to invest in our economy, in infrastructure, and in progressive programs like the Canada child benefit
31. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the deficit question by citing external praise and past job creation.The results speak for themselves, with close to 600,000 jobs created in the last two years.
32. misdirected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking the previous government's policies instead of addressing the current deficit question.I wonder who was the working-class Canadians they were thinking about when they doubled the TFSA limit, which would have benefited the wealthiest—
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses sympathy but immediately shifts to China relations without addressing aid or solidarity with Taiwan.At the same time, we are moving forward with an ambitious agenda to build a stronger relationship with China.
34. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses meetings and options but avoids committing to the promised icebreakers or a timeline for jobs.We have started discussing options with Davie shipyard to meet the needs of the Canadian Coast Guard for interim icebreaker capacity.
35. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames the prior government rather than outlining steps to resolve the ongoing Phoenix issues.It was the previous government, of course, that treated the Phoenix pay system as a cost-cutting measure instead of the massive enterprise-wide initiative that it was.
36. deflected
    MarijuanaMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the legislation's framework but sidesteps concerns over speed and tax-haven profits for friends.The cannabis act will create a strict legal framework to control the production, distribution, sale, and possession of cannabis in Canada.
37. deflected
    TaxationMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights support for public media but ignores the tax-haven advertising and newspaper funding questions.We are also modernizing the Canada periodical fund to better support local media and ensure that they can make a healthy transition to digital.
38. partly answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides the immediate schedule but omits plans for the week after constituency week.Tomorrow, the House will not be sitting to accommodate the NDP convention this weekend.