House debates Conservative supply motion on border crossings

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1. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes general cooperation without addressing why media pressure was required for action.from the moment we came into office, we have been building bridges with premiers and with provincial and municipal governments.
2. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks prior government cuts instead of explaining the Prime Minister's actions over the past year.In contrast to the Harper Conservatives, who cut $390 million from the CBSA and cut refugee health care.
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   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames past Conservative policies rather than addressing delays caused by current inaction.Their cuts left us with significant backlogs.
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   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on past Conservative cuts instead of explaining prioritization of irregular arrivals.the Conservatives cut funding for refugees and immigration processing.
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   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attributes delays to prior cuts without addressing why the current system remains broken after a year.once again, the families who have been waiting for years are waiting for years largely because of the cuts in processing and immigration services that the previous Harper government brought in
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   Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses broad environment-economy balance without confirming awareness of alleged pressure on officials.We were elected on a commitment to both grow the economy and protect the environment at the same time
7. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing internal NDP disagreements instead of addressing the rigged process allegation.what is interesting about the NDP is that its members and their leader cannot even agree on this project.
8. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details investments and processing improvements but avoids directly stating whether the safe third country agreement will be suspended.We are investing $173 million, $64 million of which will be used to speed up refugee processing.
9. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to accusing opposition parties instead of addressing the safe third country agreement or acting on irregular crossings.The fact is, we have a rigorous immigration system that we are able to apply.
10. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states rules and background checks but then shifts to warning about language rather than outlining new solutions.I also want everyone to know that anyone who crosses the border irregularly will be arrested and subjected to a criminal background check.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids clarifying rules by quoting an expert to criticize the questioner's words instead.I encourage my colleague opposite to choose his words carefully.
12. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's motives by implying a call to withdraw from obligations rather than stating a clear position on illegal entry.if the member opposite is calling for Canada to withdraw from its international obligations with respect to refugees, she should come out and say so instead of beating about the bush.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the proposal as lacking resources without addressing whether the entire border will be designated a point of entry.Its members at times have called for the Canadian military to be deployed at the border.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer quotes an expert to downplay threats instead of presenting a plan for border chaos.it is completely irresponsible to make Quebeckers believe that they are threatened by a huge influx of migrants.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer warns against inflammatory rhetoric rather than addressing reduced screening times or safety priorities.I recommend that my colleague choose his words carefully, because false information and incendiary rhetoric only fan the flames of fear and division.
16. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly cites budget funding and progress on marine targets to address the audit criticism.the member opposite must have been very pleased to see the budget, with its historic $1.3 billion to invest in protecting biodiversity and species at risk.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores pipeline criticism and restates biodiversity spending without addressing the commissioner's report.Our government announced a $1.3-billion investment to protect biodiversity and wildlife.
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    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to past Conservative policy and general climate goals instead of addressing the PBO's $10 billion economic impact figure.I am confused, because putting a price on carbon was a Conservative initiative.
19. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer begins by questioning the Speaker rather than responding to the finance minister request or economic claims.
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    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses long-term growth and jobs but never states a cost figure for the carbon tax on families.we will continue to make investments that will grow our economy.
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    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges progress on the question but again avoids providing any carbon tax cost estimate.what I can tell the House is that the idea that we are making progress, an idea acknowledged by the member for Carleton —
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    Access to InformationMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly lists specific reforms to the Access to Information Act that address the transparency concerns raised.we are the first Canadian government to act to modernize and strengthen the Access to Information Act.
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    Public SafetyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes cybersecurity measures but does not address the refusal to answer questions publicly or the closed-door meetings.The Communications Security Establishment, in coordination with its partners, has been actively working with Canada's telecom industry and critical infrastructure operators to develop best practices
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer agrees with the premise on export concentration but attacks the prior government's record instead of addressing current investment warnings.It is too bad that, in 10 years of government, the Conservatives did not do that.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights positive economic indicators in Alberta without addressing the timeline for championing energy investment.I am sure the hon. member is as pleased as we are that there have been 50,000 new jobs created in Alberta.
26. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the proponent's withdrawal from Energy East and notes subsequent pipeline approvals.the proponent backed out of energy east because the price of oil had tanked and because there had been no pipelines approved.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the government's transition narrative and criticizes the prior government instead of addressing the carbon tax or project cancellations.Under the previous government, the Conservatives could not get any pipelines built.
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    Employment InsuranceMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses general concern and investment in services but provides no timeline or commitment on reviewing EI sickness benefits.we are going to continue to do our utmost to achieve the objectives of greater compassion and greater inclusion for everyone.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes CRA service improvements and urges contact but does not commit to automatic GIS enrolment.This is why the CRA has implemented measures to improve services to the public.
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    HealthMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly states the government is not pursuing decriminalization of all drugs and outlines its public health approach to opioids.
31. answered
    HealthSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly states the government is not pursuing decriminalization of all drugs and outlines its public health approach to opioids.
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    HealthMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly states the government is not pursuing decriminalization of all drugs and outlines its public health approach to opioids.We are not looking to decriminalize or legalize any drugs aside from cannabis, and we will await further result about the impact of its legalization.
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes general procurement goals without addressing the specific small-business exclusion claim.After extensive industry engagement, we are undertaking a fair, open, transparent, and competitive procurement for office equipment.
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly accepts the report's recommendations and lists concrete actions already underway.The government has accepted all of her recommendations.
35. misdirected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking the Conservatives' past record instead of addressing the quota decision.Forgive me for being somewhat surprised by the feigned indignation from the Conservative Party, which had a process three years to bring a new entrant into this important fishery.
36. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Luc Thériault (Québec debout) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer references a recent meeting and announcements but provides no specifics on processing speed since Wednesday.We met last Wednesday and we made several announcements to respond to the issues and challenges we are currently facing.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Luc Thériault (Québec debout) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly cites the budget allocation intended to speed up claims processing.we invested $173 million in budget 2018, including $74 million that will go directly to the Immigration and Refugee Board to speed up the process.