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1. deflected
   The EnvironmentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses climate impacts and insurance costs instead of providing the requested tax cost figure.We are now at over $1 billion in insurance claims, claims by Canadians in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the high Arctic, and across the country.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites BC example and urges non-partisanship rather than stating the tax cost or GHG reduction amount.It put a price on pollution, at the same time reducing emissions and putting the money back in the pockets of British Columbians.
3. misdirected
   The EnvironmentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks opposition for lacking a plan and pivots to economic growth instead of answering the cost question.What would they do to tackle climate change? The answer, nothing.
4. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer points to Quebec's existing system and clean tech opportunities without disclosing the per-Canadian cost.Maybe he could ask the Quebec government, which already has carbon pricing and has reduced emissions.
5. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises Quebec's choice and criticizes opposition plan absence rather than revealing the hidden cost number.It decided what to do with that revenue.
6. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses processing speed and border adaptation but omits any plan for suspension of the safe third country agreement.we have invested in the Immigration and Refugee Board to make sure that asylum claims are processed faster.
7. answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the additional funding amounts provided to Quebec for asylum seeker pressures.We have invested $112 million more in settlement and integration in Quebec, and we have given Quebec an extra $82 million as part of the Canada social transfer.
8. deflected
   Status of WomenMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists existing budget measures and G7 praise instead of outlining a new comprehensive feminist strategy.We have taken leadership to address the gender wage gap, and we have enhanced parental leave options.
9. deflected
   Status of WomenMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Duguid (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates government priorities on gender equality without confirming action on the W7 recommendations.W7 delegates have an important responsibility to have their voices heard and to represent women globally.
10. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses project support and federal jurisdiction but avoids the specific request for intervenor status.Our government has initiated formal financial discussions with Kinder Morgan, the result of which will be to remove the uncertainty overhanging the project.
11. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to unrelated capital expenditure statistics instead of addressing the intervenor status request.By NRCan estimates, there are approximately 140 oil and gas projects under construction or planned in the next 10 years, worth an estimated $400 billion in capital expenditures.
12. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the question by comparing the group to another organization and avoids confirming support for the funding.Surely the member opposite is not saying that the work done by the organization they reference is the same as the work being done by the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform.
13. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer equates opposition to the project with undermining charter rights rather than addressing the phase-out accusation.Voicing opposition over an energy project is not comparable to the activities of organizations like the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform, which works to undermine charter rights.
14. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record instead of addressing whether the government plans to phase out the energy sector.the Conservatives had 10 years to build pipelines to ship Canada's resources to new global markets; they built zero.
15. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Kevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the rationale for the carbon tax but does not address the lack of consultation or the court challenge.I explained to him exactly why we need to put a price on pollution, because in Saskatchewan there are draughts impacting farmers.
16. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue's importance but cites complexity and international processes without committing to action on GST for web giants.Our goal, as a government, is not to take a piecemeal approach, but rather a cautious approach that ensures we have a fair system.
17. deflected
    Canada PostMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes government vision and partnerships but never addresses support for Motion 166 or postal banking.We certainly encourage Canada Post to expand its partnerships for the benefit of Canadians.
18. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the Conservatives' past record instead of addressing whether immigration laws should be enforced.the member opposite should not speak about courage and border security in the same sentence, because the Conservatives cut $400 million from border security.
19. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again attacks the opposition's credibility and proposals rather than confirming enforcement of immigration laws.the party opposite has no credibility on this issue.
20. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Larry Miller (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer accuses the asker of pitting groups against each other instead of explaining processing priorities for legal versus illegal entrants.the member opposite is a classic example of that party's efforts to pit one group of immigrants against another.
21. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Mark Warawa (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to criticizing Conservative processing times rather than addressing the Prime Minister's handling of illegal crossings.The Conservatives have no credibility on this issue.
22. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends the review process but does not commit to tabling internal documents on the Kinder Morgan decision.this review was the most exhaustive in the history of pipelines in Canada.
23. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms commitment to ecological integrity and upcoming findings but does not commit to requiring assessments for all developments in Bill C-69.We are absolutely committed to ensuring that the ecological integrity of our parks is a top priority.
24. answered
    International TradeMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states interest in expeditiously bringing CPTPP to ratification and urges members to support it.I urge all members in this chamber to work with us to do that, because we have entrepreneurs, we have farmers, we have fishers in each and every one of our ridings in Canada who will benefit from the larger market.
25. answered
    International TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly assures action on ratifying the TPP.I can assure him that we will be actively seeking to implement the TPP.
26. deflected
    TaxationMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The response ignores the accusation and promotes tax filing services instead.improving services at the CRA is our top priority.
27. deflected
    TaxationMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts to community volunteer program without addressing seniors' benefits clawback.we are wholeheartedly committed to ensuring that eligible Canadians receive the benefits and credits to which they are entitled.
28. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.Provides some actions taken but does not commit to negotiations specifically.The Nuu-chah-nulth court decision will inform the broader process, which seeks to provide stability and predictability around the management of fisheries and oceans resources.
29. partly answered
    Agriculture and AgrifoodMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms support but does not guarantee it will be kept off the table.We do support supply management, and we support the dairy industry by implementing a program
30. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). rhetorical question.Ignores the call for colleagues to stand up and discusses whale protection measures.the Government of Canada is committed to taking all necessary actions to help prevent North Atlantic right whales from future harm.
31. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). rhetorical question.Avoids addressing the MPs' inaction by reiterating consultation process.We consult fully with indigenous peoples and local fishermen.
32. misdirected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). rhetorical question.Shifts focus to criticizing the previous Conservative government instead of answering.the previous government went through a process that was exactly the same as what is going on now, except for the fact that the Conservatives forgot to include indigenous people.
33. answered
    JusticeMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the government is not decriminalizing hard drugs.we are not decriminalizing or legalizing any other drug.
34. partly answered
    JusticeMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reaffirms no plans to legalize but does not provide a specific plan to prove it.this government has no plans to legalize or decriminalize any other drug
35. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Monique Pauzé (Québec debout) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general waste policy and assessments without addressing why the government does not oppose the dump.our government is dedicated to ensuring that safe solutions are in place for managing radioactive waste.
36. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Michel Boudrias (Québec debout) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms negotiations are underway but does not explain the delay or timeline for the contract.We are indeed negotiating with representatives of this company.
37. deflected
    International TradeMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Québec debout) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights new trade measures without assuring permanent exemption from tariffs before May 1.We will always stand up for Canadian steel and aluminum workers.