Commons debates budget bill as energy investment concerns mount

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1. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives rather than addressing the question on investment.the only people who have no confidence in the Alberta economy are the Conservatives.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists pipeline approvals but avoids addressing credibility or crisis claims.we have the approval of several pipelines in Alberta, the support of Keystone XL, and the approval of the Trans Mountain expansion
3. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer criticizes Harper record instead of responding to current investment and growth concerns.during the 10 years of the Harper Conservatives' administration there was not one kilometre of pipe built to open up export markets.
4. partly answered
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer provides growth and jobs data but ignores IMF slowdown projections.Canada is the fastest-growing economy in the G7.
5. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer blames prior government failures rather than addressing current energy sector losses.the Conservatives had 10 years to build a pipeline to ship Canada's resources to new global markets.
6. deflected
   Mr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer justifies consultation process but sidesteps the ultimatum and review timing issue.We were faced with a decision: Do we use the failed process or do we have a much deeper consultation?
7. deflected
   Mr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends extended consultations without addressing the deadline or policy dictation claim.We could have tried to copy them and invite more failure.
8. deflected
   Mr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer notes local support but evades who controls the process and the rushed review.They understand that responsible resource development combined with environmental stewardship is where Canadians want their government to be.
9. deflected
   Mr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores accusations about rushed consultations, court cases, and arrests, pivoting instead to general economic goals.we are interested in creating jobs for Canadians.
10. deflected
    Mrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The response claims agreement but avoids addressing specific policy failures or timelines for support.once again, members of the opposition are pushing through an open door and cannot take yes for an answer.
11. misdirected
    Mrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioners' confidence in Alberta rather than addressing the cancellation of projects or phase-out statements.it is disappointing that the members of the Conservative Party in Alberta do not have more confidence in their own province
12. deflected
    Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The response highlights broad energy sector benefits without addressing specific job losses in Ontario or transition plans.the energy sector is good for all of Canada in whatever region Canadians live.
13. deflected
    Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general job creation and diversification but sidesteps the question on energy sector impacts across provinces.our government is pursuing an innovative strategy across the whole of the country, across a number of different sectors
14. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The response emphasizes competitiveness and growth stats without addressing investment flight or Trump's agenda.our focus is to make sure that the Canadian economy remains competitive.
15. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists innovation investments but does not explain the drop in foreign investment or respond to the capital flight claim.I am happy to tell the members on the other side about investing in our people and our country.
16. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins to state the government's position on supply management but is cut off before fully addressing the request for a message to Washington.our position on supply management—
17. deflected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on diplomatic efforts rather than addressing the specific actions requested on CBSA and trade remedies.we have worked with our U.S. counterparts very hard over the last couple of months to make sure that Canada is permanently exempted from these unfair and unjust tariff proposals.
18. deflected
    Interprovincial TradeMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The response emphasizes provincial negotiations without committing to direct-to-consumer sales.We believe that the solution to this question of freer movement of beer, wine, and spirits resides in getting all of the provinces to sit down together and come up with a solution.
19. deflected
    Interprovincial TradeMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids committing to action by reiterating the provincial process and references the Supreme Court decision.Our approach has been the same from the get-go. We are working with the provinces.
20. deflected
    Interprovincial TradeMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The response criticizes the previous government instead of addressing the specific requests.members of the Harper Conservative government had 10 years to negotiate a Canadian free trade agreement. They did absolutely nothing.
21. deflected
    Interprovincial TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the current approach without committing to renegotiation or freeing beer.unlike the Conservative approach, ours respects provincial jurisdictions, the authority of the provinces, and establishes a system based on collaborative and co-operative federalism.
22. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The response outlines actions taken without directly addressing the perceived flip-flop.Budget 2018 reiterates that our government will clarify the rules that respect any political activities.
23. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates commitments without engaging with the accusation of convenience.we are committed to letting charities carry out their extremely important work without the fear of political harassment.
24. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The response defends government actions but ends by criticizing the previous government.What is scandalous is that the Harper Conservatives cut $390 million from CBSA—
25. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's record instead of addressing the question on respect for Quebec and legitimate immigrants.It is very rich for that member to talk about border operations when the Conservatives cut much-needed investments in CBSA.
26. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing past Conservative funding cuts rather than outlining a plan to stop illegal border crossers.What is irresponsible is Conservatives cutting funding for CBSA and pretending that they care about the border.
27. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins to defend investments but cuts off without addressing the priority question or the veteran comparison.the member opposite is on record as having called on us to make investments to deal with the issue of irregular migration.
28. answered
    HealthMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the funding cuts by stating current investments and commitments to HIV/AIDS programs.this year our government is investing $87 million across the country to help tackle HIV and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne diseases in Canada
29. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists various LGBTQ2 advocacy efforts but does not confirm whether the issue was placed on the Commonwealth agenda.We raise these issues everywhere we go around the world.
30. partly answered
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains general steps like Bill C-75 but does not address why appointments were not made in Alberta to prevent the specific case outcome.I have appointed 167 judges to the superior courts of this country.
31. answered
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the number of appointments made in Alberta and affirms the ongoing independent appointment process.Twenty-seven of those appointments are in Alberta.
32. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to Bill C-75 reforms instead of addressing the specific claim of abdicating responsibility for appointments in the Nick Chan case.What we are doing is fulfilling our government's commitment to follow through to significantly address court delays by introducing bold reform by way of Bill C-75
33. deflected
    Rail TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer describes mediation efforts but avoids any commitment to government action to prevent a stoppage.I have spoken to the employer and both unions and I have stressed that I expect all parties to stay at the table until they get a deal.
34. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates general commitment to the inquiry without addressing the missed meetings in specific communities.We are committed to ensuring that this inquiry operates in the best interests of families and those affected
35. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer begins by attacking the opposition's voting record before addressing the national standard question.I will not even draw attention to the fact that the party opposite voted against funding for service dogs, but I will speak to the issue directly.
36. deflected
    JusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Québec debout) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Answer refuses to comment because the matter is before the courts and does not address support for the challenge.I will not comment further, as this matter is presently before the courts.
37. deflected
    JusticeMs. Monique Pauzé (Québec debout) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats the prior non-response citing ongoing court proceedings without addressing the funding justification.Naturally, as the matter is before the courts, I will not comment further.
38. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer provides emissions data and framework references but does not show specific numbers reconciling pipeline construction with climate targets.The Trans Mountain emissions, both upstream and direct, are incorporated into the pan-Canadian framework.
39. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly lists the scheduled business for the stated days without evasion.