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Thursday, March 22, 2018 · sitting No. 274

House concurs in supplementary estimates after series of recorded votes

The House spent the largest share of its sitting on concurrence in supplementary estimates (C) for 2017-18. Liberal MP Scott Brison moved multiple concurrence motions, including Vote 5c for the Canada Border Services Agency and Vote 1c for the Canada Revenue Agency, each put to recorded votes after opposition members withheld consent.

Question period featured repeated Conservative challenges over the invitation extended to Jaspal Atwal. Conservative MP Erin O'Toole pressed the government on why National Security Adviser Daniel Jean would not appear before the public safety committee, while Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said the facts of the invitation were already clear and the mistake had been corrected.

Other exchanges covered tax evasion funding shortfalls, web giant taxation and carbon pricing measures, with NDP and Conservative members questioning ministers on each file.

Decided that day

  • Dozens of opposed supply items passed
  • Bill C-72 passed third reading

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Who held the floor · 2018-03-22

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 55%, opposition 45% of the words spokenGovernment businessQuestion PeriodGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floor
62Supply votes pass, answers mostly dodgeThe House devoted most of its time to estimates and supply business, approving dozens of opposed items and moving three bills forward. Question period produced few direct answers while procedural calls remained light.AI-rated Score out of 100; the verdict and the answer ratings behind it are a model’s reading. How the AI rates this

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Other moments

Firearms Act

Public Safety Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould tabled a charter statement on Bill C-71, an act to amend certain acts and regulations in relation to firearms.

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Committees of the House

Conservative MP Kevin Sorenson presented the 42nd report of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts on Phoenix pay problems and requested a government response.

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Rail Transportation

NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau urged the government to support a motion asking the Senate to expedite provisions in Bill C-49 to address grain transportation delays caused by CN and CP.

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International Development

Liberal MP Marwan Tabbara asked International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau to update the House on additional Canadian assistance ahead of monsoon season in the Rohingya camps.

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Public Services and Procurement

Bloc Québécois MP Michel Boudrias questioned whether tender criteria for frigate maintenance would exclude the Davie yard, prompting Public Services Minister Carla Qualtrough to say negotiations with the yard continue.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. deflected
    Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts focus to invitation rescission instead of addressing refusal to have Jean appear.The MP for Surrey Centre has taken responsibility for putting that name forward.
  2. misdirected
    Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends Jean's record rather than addressing which version of events will be presented to committee.He has served this country with distinction his entire lifetime.
  3. deflected
    Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats facts about the invitation mistake and does not address media briefing versus committee access.The name was put forward by the member for Surrey Centre
  4. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer insists motion is only about invitation and ignores call for Jean to reconcile conflicting versions.The motion zeroes in on the question of the invitation.
  5. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer accuses opposition of impugning integrity instead of explaining why Jean cannot brief MPs.I certainly hope, in the remarks directed by the members of the opposition, that they are not impugning the integrity of Mr. Jean.
  6. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains five-year investment timeline but does not address drop in cases investigated.our investments cover a five-year period, to ensure that we can combat tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance strategically and over the long term.
  7. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer criticizes NDP spending habits and does not address secrecy or accountability of the anti-avoidance committee.Only the NDP likes to spend for the sake of spending.
  8. deflected
    TaxationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer begins general remarks on economy and tax system but cuts off without addressing G7 comparison or web giants.it is also very important to conduct studies to ensure—
  9. answered
    TaxationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the tax fairness question by outlining the G7/G20 collaborative timeline.As we know, other G7 countries are working together with us and with the G20 to consider how we can do this together, because international firms working together on an international basis is most appropriate.
  10. misdirected
    PrivacyPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the Liberal-Wylie relationship by attacking Conservatives instead.In fact, just a few weeks ago at the Manning Networking Conference, a Conservative conference, there was a closed book session on Facebook training.
  11. misdirected
    PrivacyPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking the Conservative campaign director rather than addressing Thalmann's role.He also led a panel at the same Manning conference.
  12. misdirected
    PrivacyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.The answer deflects by questioning Conservative data practices instead of explaining the Wylie contract.How much infiltration did Mr. Marshall do on behalf of the leader of the official opposition to help him win the leadership?
  13. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer changes the subject to election strategy and job numbers rather than addressing the Wylie relationship.We actually put Canadians first.
  14. misdirected
    PrivacyMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to a Conservative contract and Hamish Marshall instead of explaining the Wylie payment.Hamish Marshall is the campaign director for the Conservative Party for the next election.
  15. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the payback question by listing Facebook ad counts from other parties.It is very clear that the party is quite familiar on how to use Facebook.
  16. answered
    Automotive IndustryMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the TPP concerns by explaining the benefits of CPTPP market access.With CPTPP, Canada will soon have preferential access to half a billion customers in the world's most dynamic and fast-growing market.
  17. deflected
    Dairy IndustryMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes party's record on supply management without addressing bargaining chips or negotiations.I can assure my hon. colleague and the House that our party is the party that fought to implement supply management, and will continue to defend supply management.
  18. partly answered
    PrivacyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains CRA's handling of breaches but does not address Canada Post passport losses.The vast majority of breaches reported were the result of misdirected mail.
  19. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends prior response and restates general policy without new action on lost files.had my colleague opposite listened carefully to my answer, he would know that I did not blame Canada Post.
  20. partly answered
    The EnvironmentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer confirms GST applies to carbon tax costs but does not address the minister's prior commitment.In terms of GST, it applies as a final price on all goods and services.
  21. deflected
    The EnvironmentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to climate change impacts and attacks opposition instead of addressing tax-on-tax issue.The most regressive thing one can do is do nothing on climate change.
  22. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats prior statement on CRA seriousness without addressing other agencies or new privacy actions.The vast majority of breaches reported were the result of misdirected mail.
  23. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses digital economy and international talks but ignores Quebec tax equity and finance minister commitment.As the Minister of Finance already said, the international community has agreed to examine the impact of digitization on key aspects of the existing tax system and try to come to a consensus.
  24. partly answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms right to protest within law but does not have Prime Minister condemn specific violence.Violence in those circumstances is simply unacceptable.
  25. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms rule of law but avoids directly condemning the protests or committing the PM to do so.Violations of the law cannot be tolerated.
  26. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to rail shipping instead of addressing the tax cheats claim or other accusations against ministers.As far as farmers are concerned, we want western Canadian grain to get to where it is going as quickly as possible.
  27. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends inspectors and program goals but does not address property rights violations or biosecurity concerns raised.we are very proud of the work of the inspectors who work with Service Canada and follow all rules and regulations in doing this critical work.
  28. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the request for extension and ongoing discussions but does not commit to specific hearings in the named locations.The minister has received a request from the commission, and she is discussing this with families, indigenous partners, and today with provincial and territorial counterparts.
  29. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer disputes the premise about opposition rather than addressing whether the PM will honour the consent statement.
  30. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer warns the asker about false assertions and pivots to praising indigenous involvement instead of addressing the timeline of knowledge about Russell.He should be very careful before he asserts a series of things that perhaps are entirely false.
  31. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer denies spreading misinformation and contrasts with prior government but does not identify who is spreading it among the listed parties.I can assure you and all members of the House that it certainly is not me who would spread misinformation.
  32. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer calls the assertions inaccurate and highlights indigenous benefits but avoids addressing kickback allegations or post-award partner additions.what is fishy is colleagues standing up in the House of Commons and asserting a series of things that are not accurate.
  33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges risks but sidesteps the direct demand to classify Mali as a war zone.There are risks in Mali, as there are with all UN peacekeeping operations.
  34. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses grain measures and the bill but does not commit to supporting the specific Senate motion.we are taking measures to accelerate the flow of grain for our western farmers to get it to world markets.
  35. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats general statements on risks without answering the yes-or-no war zone question.There are risks in Mali, as there are with all UN peacekeeping operations.
  36. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Michel Boudrias (Québec debout) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to icebreaker negotiations and avoids the frigate tender eligibility criteria.we are still negotiating with Davie shipyard to meet the needs of the Canadian Coast Guard regarding the icebreakers.
  37. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Michel Boudrias (Québec debout) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refuses to address the contract question directly and declines to negotiate in the House.Frankly, we are not going to negotiate on the House floor.
  38. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a clear schedule of upcoming House business as requested.This afternoon, we will continue debate on the Conservative opposition motion.