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Wednesday, April 25, 2018 · sitting No. 285
Time allocation imposed on bill amending Oceans Act
The House devoted the largest share of the sitting to a government motion allocating one further day for third reading of Bill C-55, which would amend the Oceans Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved the motion. Conservative members objected that the measure contradicted the government's repeated defence of free speech.
In Question Period, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer asked whether the government would use every tool to secure public support for the Trans Mountain pipeline. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau replied that environmental protection and economic growth must proceed together and noted that a national carbon price formed part of that approach.
Decided that day
- Bill C-55 passed third reading
- Time allocation for Bill C-55 approved
- Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day passed
From the Hansard record of the sitting. Full Hansard
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Who held the floor · 2018-04-25
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Other moments
Employment
Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre asked why the Waupoos Farm charity lost summer jobs funding after refusing to attest support for government positions while groups opposing the Trans Mountain pipeline received grants. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said organizations unwilling to uphold Charter rights would not receive federal funds.
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Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus asked whether the prime minister considered it acceptable for people to cross the border illegally. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said such crossings are illegal yet Canada remains bound by international conventions to assess asylum claims.
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NDP MP Anne Minh-Thu Quach said the government had failed to act on a UN report criticizing inadequate resources for victims. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pointed to new funding for campus prevention centres and a broader gender-based violence strategy.
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NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault pressed the government on abrupt denials of the disability tax credit to people with type 1 diabetes. Liberal MP Kamal Khera said eligibility criteria had not changed and more Canadians received the credit last year than ever before.
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- partly answeredNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms intent to build but adds unrelated conditions instead of confirming all possible actions.
On this side, we are working to ensure that this pipeline gets built.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the question on tools for public support and pivots to carbon pricing and Harper attacks.
I find it wonderful that the member of the opposition is asking this question, because indeed we recognize that part of the tools to get this pipeline built is a price on carbon pollution right across the country.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids the specific grant issue by shifting to a general defense of free speech.
unlike apparently the leader of the official opposition, we believe in free speech.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Deflects by referencing prior government funding and refusing to label groups rather than addressing the grant.
As I said, Mr. Speaker, the previous Harper government also funded this organization, and on this side of the House, we will not brand Canadians as "eco-terrorists".
- misdirectedNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The statement makes accusations without posing an answerable question and the reply begins to counter without engaging.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses past process fixes and consultations but does not address document release or lobbying concerns.
we recognize that under the previous government, the approach of not understanding how important it is to properly consult and engage in acquiring social licence needed to be fixed.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats emphasis on consultations without committing to full document disclosure as asked.
we added steps to the process to ensure that consultations with indigenous peoples and the rigorous study of this project are carried out properly.
- misdirectedNatural ResourcesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Turns to criticizing the member's position on pipelines instead of addressing transparency or the approval process.
the hon. member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie has made it abundantly clear that he could never accept this pipeline regardless of the conditions that have been put in place.
- misdirectedNatural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question assumes broken promises and rigged process without evidence; answer ignores request to release papers and instead attacks the asker for ignoring supporters.
the House, to explain why he is ignoring the many indigenous communities that are in support of this pipeline, that are asking for these pipelines to be built, to ensure their future and their kids' futures.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids explaining current funding decision by noting prior Harper government funding and pivots to general values statement.
On this side of the House, we will not criticize or attack organizations that do not share our values.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer sidesteps funding contradiction by restating balanced environment-economy talking point and criticizing both opposition parties.
As usual, the Liberal Party remains focused on Canadians' concerns, and we are going to work for Canadians.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question assumes funding directly blocks pipeline; answer evades by contrasting NDP and Conservative positions without addressing the grant.
On one side of the House, they are thinking about the economy but not the environment, and that did nothing for the economy under Stephen Harper.
- misdirectedNatural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cuts off without engaging the funding or indigenous jobs claim and begins an attack on the questioners.
it is quite something to watch these guys—
- deflectedEmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends charter attestation policy but does not address why the anti-pipeline group received funding while the farm did not.
Organizations that cannot ensure that they will abide by the principles in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and that indeed will work to take away the charter rights of Canadians, will not get funding from this government.
- deflectedEmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats charter defence without explaining the specific funding disparity raised about the farm.
We are simply saying that if organizations want to move forward and get funding from the government, they need to demonstrate they are supporting the charter.
- answeredStatus of WomenMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly lists specific funding amounts allocated to address campus sexual violence and gender-based violence strategy.
we understand how important it is to tackle gender-based violence, which is why budget 2018 allocates $5.5 million to improve access to on-campus centres for the prevention of sexual harassment.
- deflectedStatus of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the questioner's judgment instead of addressing the UN rapporteur or calls for immediate action.
That level of judgment is not something that is serving Canadians or the world.
- misdirectedNatural ResourcesMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Conservative government rather than addressing the claim of funding protestors with taxpayer money.
That Conservative Party is consistent in trying to shutdown anyone who dares to disagree with it.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesKevin Sorenson (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing Harper-era pipeline failures instead of responding to the funding allegation.
part of the reason the Conservatives under Stephen Harper, and they continue with the same approach, were not able to get a single kilometre of pipeline toward new markets built was they did not understand that respecting a broad range of voices in the country
- misdirectedNatural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights economic statistics and attacks Conservative performance rather than addressing the specific grant to anti-pipeline organizers.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer returns to criticizing Harper's treatment of dissent instead of addressing the job posting or funding claim.
I can understand those members' outrage that perhaps we encourage advocacy on a broad range of issues.
- answeredInternational TradeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms the commitment to protect supply management in NAFTA talks.
We will continue to do so, particularly in our NAFTA negotiations.
- deflectedInternational TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general progressive trade elements but does not address removal of energy proportionality provisions.
That is why we are bringing in labour chapters, bringing in gender chapters, and making sure we are moving forward in a way that includes everyone in the benefits of trade.
- partly answeredImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the illegality but pivots to UN obligations and system integrity without a direct yes/no on enforcement.
It is indeed illegal to cross the border between border crossings.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids stating any plan and instead accuses opposition of fearmongering.
The members opposite are instilling fear and doubt among Canadians, while we are doing what Canadians expect of us: protecting our system, maintaining the integrity of our laws, and also—
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer sidesteps the crisis question by restating system description and warning against fear.
first, the answer is not to stoke fear among Canadians and new arrivals about what is actually happening.
- misdirectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner as irresponsible instead of addressing border enforcement.
To suggest otherwise is simply irresponsible, polarizing politics.
- partly answeredThe EnvironmentMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the topic but refuses the specific straws commitment by claiming complexity.
Unfortunately for the NDP members, though, nothing is ever as simple as they would like it to be.
- partly answeredAgriculture and AgrifoodMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer expresses general concern and willingness to work but gives no confirmation of specific flood assistance.
We remain concerned about dairy producers and farmers in Berthier—Maskinongé. We will work with them, just like we will work to protect farmers across the country.
- partly answeredImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Ted Falk (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer affirms illegality but pivots to criticizing opposition's desired policy shift.
Crossing a border between official border crossings is illegal. What the members opposite want us to do is step back from our international commitments—
- misdirectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer blames Harper Conservatives for delays rather than addressing the double-standard claim.
The reason for the delays is that the Harper Conservatives spent 10 years cutting our immigration services and getting rid of the employees who process applications.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer accuses Conservatives of politics and restates general efforts without outlining a concrete plan.
again we see that the Conservatives are only interested in playing politics.
- deflectedPublic SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses RCMP corrections and relationships with India but provides no date as requested.
the RCMP has corrected the information and has accepted full responsibility for the erroneous information that went out.
- deflectedGovernment SpendingMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the estimates process changes but does not address support for a take-note debate.
We chose to create greater transparency and, even more, greater ability by opposition MPs to hold the government to account on spending
- misdirectedPublic SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition for twisting facts instead of addressing the request for an independent review.
For the members opposite to simply suggest that there is some grand conspiracy here is simply irresponsible.
- partly answeredIndigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides funding details for Nunavut but does not commit to changing the per capita funding allocation.
Through budget 2018, Nunavut will receive $1.6 billion in 2018-19 in major transfers, an increase of over $50 million from the previous year.