Commons debates firearms bill as Scheer presses Trudeau on ethics

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1. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response promotes trip benefits instead of addressing the ethics or truth question.on this trip to India, we signed agreements worth more than a billion dollars, a bilateral investment between Canada and India, which will lead to the creation of close to 6,000 new jobs in Canada from our initiative.
2. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response repeats economic talking points without addressing the ethics referral request.We secured more than $1 billion in investments from deals between Canadian and Indian companies, which will help create more than 5,800 quality jobs for Canadians.
3. misdirected
   Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response attacks the opposition for not taking a briefing and accuses them of games rather than explaining the media briefing.The member opposite does not want facts.
4. misdirected
   Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response attacks the Conservatives' history instead of explaining why MPs were not given the same briefing as media.For 10 years, Stephen Harper and his gang muzzled scientists, ignored facts, and ignored the truth.
5. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response claims the issue is settled and then criticizes the asker for personal attacks rather than detailing the gifts.What is interesting is that the Leader of the Opposition continues to lay on the personal attacks, even though he committed, last weekend in a newspaper article interview, that he would focus on policy, not on personal attacks.
6. deflected
   TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response reframes the tax burden to taxpayers without addressing the request to make web giants pay.The reality is that taxpayers will be the ones to pay those taxes.
7. partly answered
   FinanceMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response claims progress on equality measures but does not explain the bill's silence on pay equity or other specific items.By addressing the gender wage gap, supporting equal parenting, and introducing a new women entrepreneurship strategy, we are making important progress toward equality.
8. answered
   Status of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response directly states that the budget introduces proactive pay equity legislation.Budget 2018 takes our commitment to gender equality even further by investing in women entrepreneurs and women in skilled trades, by launching a new parental sharing benefit, and by introducing historic, proactive pay equity legislation.
9. deflected
   Status of WomenMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists unrelated promises instead of addressing pharmacare.We move forward. The very first thing we did was lowering taxes for the middle class and raising them for the wealthiest 1%
10. deflected
    Status of WomenAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general respect and budget but ignores the specific insult and apology request.I am happy to say that I think that all members in the House should treat each other with respect at all times.
11. misdirected
    Status of WomenAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer refuses lessons on respect and attacks opposition's cabinet plans instead of addressing the finance minister.I will take no lessons from members opposite when it comes to respecting women, particularly given that two and a half years ago Canada made historic gains
12. deflected
    The EnvironmentAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids quantifying emission reductions and pivots to general plan and past government criticism.The Conservatives want to talk about what it will cost. I prefer to think about what it will cost if we do not reduce our carbon emissions
13. deflected
    The EnvironmentAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again gives no reduction figure and attacks Conservatives' understanding instead.The folks on the other side of the aisle did not understand that when they were in power for 10 years, and they are doubling down on their incomprehension
14. answered
    JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains the constitutional issue preventing signature and ongoing work to fix it.Unfortunately, the bill, as introduced, contained some aspects that are unconstitutional. We are currently working on fixing the problem.
15. answered
    JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reiterates constitutional concerns and commitment to act within legal framework.We know that more must be done and we will do more, but we will do so within the framework of our Constitution, not by adopting unconstitutional measures.
16. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the investment size but does not compare directly to community requests.We are proud to have announced the largest federal investment in official languages in more than 15 years.
17. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes investments and transparency instead of addressing the governance and leadership concerns raised.A key element is that there is more transparency and accountability regarding this funding, so people can really see what we are doing to promote official languages across the country.
18. deflected
    EthicsLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general trip benefits and accessibility instead of identifying who invited or approved the specific individual.MPs and business organizations will often invite community and business leaders to join.
19. misdirected
    EthicsLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition for innuendo rather than addressing the Ethics Commissioner question.the members opposite are stuck in the politics of innuendo and insinuation, instead of working with us to make progress on the issues that matter most to Canadians.
20. misdirected
    EthicsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to economic benefits of the India trip instead of clarifying who invited the individual or addressing the Ethics Commissioner.We secured more than $1 billion in investments from deals between Canadian and Indian companies, which will help create more than 5,800 quality jobs for Canadians.
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    EthicsMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes general engagement and accessibility of invites instead of referring the matter to the Ethics Commissioner.To make these events as accessible as possible, many MPs arrange invites for people who request them, and even more are made available to organizations like the Canada-India Business Council.
22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the report and claims a strong plan but does not commit to interim targets or an independent auditor.We have a plan to achieve our commitments, and we are committed to doing so.
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the plan by quoting the commissioner positively instead of addressing the shortfall in targets or action timeline.it would be nice if, for once, the hon. members across the way read the commissioner's report in its entirety because the commissioner said that the Canada-wide framework represents significant progress and that she looks forward to its implementation.
24. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer contrasts with the prior government and highlights growth instead of explaining the hidden spending or deficit timeline.over the course of 10 years, the former Conservative government added almost $150 billion to the national debt without creating the growth that Canadians should have been able to expect.
25. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the $7 billion deficit question and pivots to criticizing the prior government.They would rather make personal attacks instead of talking about the economy.
26. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer evades the gas tax exemption request and attacks the previous government's record instead.for 10 years the Conservatives focused on a plan that helped and gave benefits to the wealthiest
27. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes carbon pricing policy without providing the requested cost information for families.The best way to reduce our carbon emissions, the world agrees, is to bring in a price on carbon pollution.
28. partly answered
    HealthMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the crisis and details new funding but does not address the specific Dopalliés project funding issue.budget 2018 includes an investment of more than $231 million for additional measures to help address the opioid crisis.
29. partly answered
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes the epidemic and funding but does not engage with the criminalization question.Building on our actions today through budget 2018, we are investing over $231 million for additional measures to help address the opioid crisis
30. misdirected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the opposition's motives rather than addressing the quota decision or Edgar's job loss.the Conservatives' habit of pitting Canadians against indigenous Canadians is, quite frankly, disgusting.
31. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists partners in the project but avoids restarting the process or addressing bid criteria concerns.This is an opportunity to advance reconciliation.
32. answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states support for peaceful protest and expectation that protesters act within the law.We expect all protestors to act within the law.
33. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses icebreaker negotiations and Davie discussions but ignores the specific Aiviq vessel and broken-promise accusation.We are in active discussions with the Davie shipyard regarding interim icebreaker capability.
34. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots entirely to middle-class opportunities and trip benefits without addressing the conflict-of-interest allegation.we are proud to be working toward more opportunities for the Canadian middle class and those working hard to join it.
35. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers general praise for Sikh ties but never explains the lack of response to the letters or any intervention on the refugees.We will continue to work closely with members of the Sikh community, whether they be in Afghanistan or elsewhere, to make sure we are moving forward in a way that respects their rights and gives them opportunities.
36. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Québec debout) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges constitutional issues and restates intent to act but provides no timeline or explanation for the delay on Bill C-38.We promise to move forward to protect young women and girls across the country, especially where they are most vulnerable.