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1. deflected
   Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids confirming details on guest list vetting and instead discusses the invitation withdrawal and general agency competence.As soon as we realized that it had, the invitation was withdrawn.
2. deflected
   Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the security and allegation questions entirely and pivots to economic investments from the India trip.India's growing economy offers significant opportunities to strengthen Canada's middle class.
3. deflected
   Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises non-partisan agencies but neither agrees with nor disavows the specific allegations mentioned.We trust and listen to the advice and actions that they take, that they will be in the national interest, and that they will be impartial.
4. misdirected
   Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous government's handling of the public service instead of addressing the media briefing question.For 10 years it used the professional public service for partisan ends.
5. partly answered
   Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a general assurance on security efforts but does not confirm the absence of other specific individuals at events.I can assure the member opposite, and indeed all Canadians, that our national security agencies and our police agencies do everything necessary to keep all Canadians safe at all times.
6. partly answered
   TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details CRA investments and audits on tax evasion but does not address cost-benefit analyses or two-tiered enforcement for companies like KPMG.As far as offshore compliance is concerned, as of December 31, 2017, the CRA had audited more than 1,000 taxpayers and launched investigations into more than 40 cases.
7. deflected
   TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to a promise not to raise taxes and criticizes the NDP rather than addressing enforcement against large companies or internet sales tax.we are not going to raise taxes on Canadians, even though the NDP is asking us to do so.
8. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates that the invitation was withdrawn and praises agencies without addressing the prioritization of Liberal interests over security.As soon as it came to our attention, it was withdrawn.
9. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates facts about the invitation without addressing the principle of prioritizing national over partisan interests.as I have said many times, this individual never should have been invited.
10. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the invitation but avoids providing proof of the Indian government claim and shifts to praising security officials.With respect to the work of our security personnel, we rely upon them, and we respect them for their careful, precise, and thoughtful advice and information.
11. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the opposition's claims as false without providing proof or addressing the request to table evidence.the accusations and the insinuations coming from the opposition are simply and utterly false.
12. misdirected
    Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer labels the member's interpretation as false without engaging the specific request for proof of the Indian government allegation.In fact, her insinuations and her accusations are false.
13. deflected
    Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids answering which part is false by citing national security confidentiality and praising officials.The fact of the matter is that we rely on our security officials to provide independent, impartial advice to the government and information to the country.
14. deflected
    Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes general security efforts but does not confirm or deny refusal to collaborate with India on the invitation list.in fact there were elaborate efforts made consistently throughout all of the preparations and the trip itself, by the RCMP, by CSIS, and by all of the appropriate agencies in Global Affairs and the Government of Canada, to make sure that every precise detail of the relationship between Canada and India was properly performed and exercised in every respect.
15. misdirected
    Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to positive outcomes of the India visit instead of addressing the request for an apology or confirming collaboration refusal.at the end of the visit, I am pleased to note that the Prime Minister of India said that the talks with the Canadian Prime Minister were very fruitful.
16. partly answered
    Status of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists prior investments in child care and housing but does not confirm specific new budget spending on pay equity or shelters.It is why we introduced $7 billion for child care, so that families across the country can continue to look after their needs.
17. partly answered
    Child CareMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses importance of child care and mentions 2016 plan but avoids timeline for universal program.Back in 2016, we announced our plan to create up to 40,000 spaces in educational daycare centres across the country by 2028.
18. deflected
    Public SafetyPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Restates that action was taken without addressing why guest list was not screened in advance.in fact the security problem was identified. As soon as it was identified, the invitation was rescinded.
19. deflected
    Public SafetyPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats that officials performed correctly without addressing the hotel history or India offer.the Canadian security and police authorities performed their jobs in all of these circumstances exactly as they should have performed them.
20. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Describes general preparation steps but does not confirm whether India requested the list or how it was refused.The officials with respect to the Prime Minister's Office, once they had identified the presence of a particular individual, took the steps to rescind his invitation.
21. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Turns to praising officials' impartiality instead of addressing the conspiracy theory or evidence request.when security officials, police officials, and representatives of our security and intelligence agencies provide information and offer advice either to the government or on occasion to the public, they perform their functions in a truly impartial and independent manner
22. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Confirms study is underway but gives no decision or view on rail as investment versus expense.The study is not yet complete. It is a very thorough study. When we have the results, we will share them with everyone.
23. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Lists past measures but does not address restoring a dedicated seniors minister or national strategy.I am delighted to say that we have a government that is entirely dedicated to the welfare of our seniors.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats that the invitation was rescinded without addressing the conspiracy theory or complicity claim.the Prime Minister indicated that particular member extended an invitation that never should have been extended and when the fact of that invitation became known to the Government of Canada and particularly the Prime Minister's Office, that invitation was rescinded, as it should have been.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids selecting between the two theories and instead repeats prior statements on the invitation and agency impartiality.it has been said repeatedly and accurately that the invitation should never have been extended.
26. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The response lists commitments but does not address whether ownership by communist China is appropriate.when it comes to the Cedar Tree acquisition, the legally binding commitments remain in place with regard to jobs, not to close or repurpose any of the existing residences, to support expansion, which is very important, and also to abide by provincial and health regulations.
27. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentAlice Wong (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates the review process and commitments without addressing the acceptability of Beijing control.any decision we make goes through a rigorous and robust process under the Investment Canada Act.
28. partly answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The response directly affirms that health regulation commitments remain intact under the Investment Canada Act.I can assure the member opposite that the specific, legally binding commitments around the health regulations will remain intact.
29. partly answered
    JusticeMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges receipt of the recommendation and states it will be considered in due course without giving a timeline.I will now consider that recommendation and will proceed in due course.
30. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes contacts with rail companies and states the situation is improving but does not specify when the minister will act.I was in contact with CN and CP last month and with CN this morning.
31. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights Bill C-49 and blames the prior government rather than outlining new actions to resolve the backlog.unlike the previous government that did absolutely nothing for 10 years.
32. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again blames the prior government and cites Bill C-49 while minimizing the current backlog.unlike the previous government that did nothing for 10 years, we actually brought forward Bill C-49 , which, by the way, that side voted against.
33. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses the process and indigenous inclusion but avoids confirming knowledge of the family connection.what we knew, which they did not know, was the importance of including indigenous people in the prosecution of that fishery.
34. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The response outlines Canada's stance and actions but does not specify specific new pressures or diplomatic steps.Canada will continue to act and add voice on this issue, including funding first responders in eastern Ghouta such as the White Helmets.
35. partly answered
    Government AppointmentsMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.Describes the general appointment process without detailing criteria applied to John Norris specifically.In terms of judicial candidates, I take the evaluation of the independent advisory committees that rate as recommended or highly recommended.
36. deflected
    TaxationMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on industry changes and modernization without addressing the request for transparency on the Netflix agreement.We realize that this is a complex situation that requires a comprehensive solution.
37. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Praises existing EI improvements without committing to specific actions for seasonal workers' spring gap.Thanks to the important measures we have introduced over the past two years, benefits are now more flexible and generous and service quality is better than in the past 10 years.