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1. misdirected
   MarijuanaMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores marijuana question entirely and attacks opposition on unrelated abortion comments.The Supreme Court upheld this right more than 30 years ago today.
2. misdirected
   MarijuanaMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again pivots to denouncing opposition on women's rights instead of addressing marijuana safety.it is clearly disappointing that the party opposite still believes that women's rights are not human rights.
3. deflected
   MarijuanaMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to criticizing prior Conservative policy and Senate review without addressing police training timeline.the previous government's approach to cannabis under Stephen Harper did not work.
4. partly answered
   MarijuanaDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses road safety by emphasizing need to pass Bill C-46 but does not confirm delay of legalization.That is why it is so very important to pass Bill C-46
5. partly answered
   MarijuanaDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains enhancements in Bill C-46 but avoids committing to delay legalization until protections are ready.What we are trying to do is to enhance and strengthen those provisions with what we are adding in Bill C-46
6. deflected
   EthicsMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates environment-economy talking points and ignores access or fundraising allegations.TMX is vital to Canada's strategic interest.
7. deflected
   EthicsMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to national interest and project conditions without addressing lobbyist access or donations.When I say "national interest", I mean the interest of the entire country, not just Alberta and British Columbia.
8. deflected
   EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats environment-economy linkage and avoids any response on cash-for-access or lobbyist attendance.We understand that the TMX project is a good project.
9. deflected
   EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the review process but deflects the core accusation by shifting to NDP and prior BC government support.It is interesting that we have the NDP in Alberta working very hard on this project.
10. misdirected
    JusticeMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the request for an apology and instead pivots to attacking the opposition on an unrelated issue.I will ask once again. Will the party opposite stand and confirm that it stands for a woman's right to choose?
11. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses past Conservative advertising but avoids addressing the proposed restrictions on opposition parties or ministerial spending.leading up to the last election, Canadians were justifiably fed up with the Conservative government's misuse of tax dollars for partisan advertising.
12. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms that only eligible voters' information will be shared and explains the registry's purpose.I can confirm for the member across that as a current practice, only the list of eligible voters will be shared with parties and candidates.
13. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that only actual electors' lists will be shared and reiterates the registry's goal.Under this practice, only the list of actual electors will be shared with political parties.
14. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on past Conservative actions and new rules but does not confirm equivalent restrictions on ministers.We are doing exactly that, which—
15. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the project and federal jurisdiction but does not address agreement with Al Gore's statement.our government has initiated formal financial discussions with Kinder Morgan, the result of which will be to remove uncertainty overhanging the project.
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the extension request and families' role but does not commit to extending the mandate.I am discussing the commission's request for an extension with families and indigenous partners, and our provincial and territorial counterparts.
17. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the inquiry mandate without addressing the withdrawal or how healing will occur.The mandate of the independent commission is clear: the families have to be at the centre of their work.
18. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives general assurances on surveillance but does not confirm a specific plan for MS-13.Canadians can be assured that their police and security agencies are taking all possible steps to make sure we keep Canadians safe.
19. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes ongoing agency steps but does not address whether the Prime Minister will personally review the situation.Our goals are twofold: number one, to make sure that all Canadian laws are thoroughly enforced; and number two, to make sure that all of Canada's international obligations are properly respected.
20. deflected
    Public SafetyMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes other parties and restates the agreement's value without addressing closing any loophole.Over the past week, ideas have been proposed by a number of parties that do not understand the situation or the agreement.
21. partly answered
    Human RightsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes that the defence minister raised concerns but does not clarify the Prime Minister's specific position.In fact, the defence minister , alongside Louise Arbour, had the chance to raise our concerns about LGBTI issues with the President of Uganda recently.
22. deflected
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames the prior government and promises future reports without explaining the lack of investigation or compensation pursuit.Unfortunately, at the same time when the United States was pursuing charges against pharmaceutical companies that inappropriately marketed opioids, the former Harper government failed to take similar action.
23. answered
    HealthMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly acknowledges the crisis and details the allocated funding in budget 2018.That is why we are pleased to say that in budget 2018 we committed more than $230 million to ensure provinces and territories can put services in place and to lighten their financial burden.
24. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the decision and highlights indigenous inclusion without addressing the alleged conflicts or re-tendering.We are proud of our decision, which is going to benefit the highest number of Atlantic Canadians.
25. deflected
    EthicsMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends indigenous participation without addressing the specific conflicts or restarting the process.The minister made his decision to allow for increased indigenous participation in the fishery, and we reject in the strongest of terms any insinuation to the contrary.
26. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer contrasts with prior government actions but ignores the nepotism allegations and restart request.The only difference is that they forgot to include indigenous people.
27. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates indigenous benefits and prior omission without addressing ethical failures or restart.When the previous government went through a very similar public process to access this fishery, it forgot to include indigenous people.
28. partly answered
    HealthMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains safety oversight and provincial roles but does not commit to ending the ban.Health Canada is responsible for assessing the safety and quality of the blood and plasma products and, at the same time, the standards that apply regardless of who collects the plasma or whether the donors are paid.
29. misdirected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames the prior government and asserts no current issue without reviewing the file.I would like to remind my colleague that all of these events happened under the Harper government.
30. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms commitments were met but does not address the ownership change or returning control.Those commitments are being met and maintained.
31. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Mark Warawa (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists commitments and monitoring but avoids the failed process or reclaiming properties.These commitments are being met and are legally binding.
32. partly answered
    Foreign InvestmentEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes a national security review and cabinet order but does not address Anbang failure or humility.That rigorous consultation process has been undertaken by our government's national security agencies, and we can confirm that a cabinet order has been issued in that case.
33. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. David Sweet (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly condemns the attack and affirms support for Israel's defense.we certainly condemn Iran's attack on Israeli military forces and fully support Israel's right to defend itself against Iranian aggression.
34. partly answered
    HealthMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses access improvements but omits any commitment to enact the Canada Health Act or provide a timeline.I recognize that access to these services varies across the country.
35. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explicitly states support for Taiwan's participation and notes disappointment over the lack of invitation.we certainly continue to support Taiwan's meaningful participation in international multilateral fora, where its presence provides important contributions to the global public good.
36. deflected
    MarijuanaMr. Rhéal Fortin (Québec debout) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids any reference to Quebec's jurisdiction and instead restates general government positions on cannabis.We deeply respect the work that the Senate is doing and we look forward to getting their report.
37. misdirected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to praising Liberal MPs rather than addressing the CRA decision or political interference.I want to thank my colleague for giving me this opportunity to acknowledge all the hard work being done by the 41 Liberal members from Quebec on the issues that matter to Quebeckers.
38. deflected
    Media IndustryMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general media funding measures without addressing La Presse eligibility or its editorial policy.In budget 2018, in response to calls from the industry, we announced that the government would study new models that would enable media outlets to accept donations.
39. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a clear schedule for the week and designates specific dates for the requested committee debates.this afternoon we will begin debate on Bill C-76 , the elections modernization act.