Commons debates elections modernization act amid opposition objections

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   Democratic ReformAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the bill's benefits without addressing the claim of pre-debate implementation orders.the elections modernization act is a large step forward in our government's commitment to improve and strengthen our democratic institutions.
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   Democratic ReformAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to committee process and past Conservative actions instead of committing to limits on ministerial activity.We encourage the members opposite to come forward with amendments and proposals, because, unlike them when they were in power, we are open to suggestions on how to improve Canada's democracy.
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   Democratic ReformAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer invites amendments and attacks past Conservative policy without addressing foreign funding concerns.We know that it is important for Canadians to be able to trust their electoral systems and to trust our democratic institutions, and we intend to do just that.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives as fearmongering and ignores the question on carbon tax costs and GDP impact.The Conservatives are fearmongering for nothing because they fail to understand anything.
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   The EconomyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses provincial partnerships without addressing the hiding of carbon tax costs or GHG reductions.That fundamental respect for provincial jurisdiction and partnership was what was lacking from Stephen Harper's Conservatives—
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   Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes economy-environment balance without outlining any plan to eliminate oil and gas subsidies.We are showing that, unlike the NDP, we know that creating good jobs goes hand in hand with transitioning to a low-carbon economy and protecting the environment.
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   Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refuses public negotiation and pivots to national interest without addressing compensation amounts or limits.We said that we would ensure that this project, which is in the national interest, will be built.
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   Natural ResourcesMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer highlights campaign promises and review process changes without addressing fossil fuel subsidies or Kinder Morgan support.On the TMX process, I am happy to correct the member opposite.
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   Natural ResourcesMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to attacking NDP on indigenous voices instead of addressing funding priorities or cap.Why does she not listen to indigenous voices?
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general benefits of carbon pricing but provides no specific reduction figure for the tax.putting a price on carbon works.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer denies the specific allegation without addressing the reported incident or muzzling claim.No interest group or individual has ever been told not to talk to a parliamentarian or a committee.
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    Natural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer points to provincial leadership and BC example but gives no cost estimate for fishing families.it is up to provinces to determine how to address any concerns they have
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    Natural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again emphasizes provincial responsibility and growth without stating the cost to families.
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    Natural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to asking for Conservative plan instead of providing cost details.what is the Conservatives' plan?
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    Natural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights economic opportunity and insurance costs but avoids disclosing the calculated household cost.there is a $23-trillion opportunity in clean growth.
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    Democratic ReformMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes committee study time but does not address the change in position on time allocation or last-minute tabling.the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs has spent more than 30 hours studying this bill.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses willingness to work together but pivots to praising the bill without addressing the bullying or hypocrisy accusation.I look forward to working with my colleague on this bill.
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    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the family ties claim with details but does not directly respond to removing the minister or restarting the process.It is important that he understand that Mr. Thériault is one of my wife's 61st cousins.
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    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes consultation with the commissioner but avoids addressing the broader caucus ethics or cronyism claim.We believe that members of Parliament from all sides should work with the commissioner in a co-operative manner, and that is exactly what the member is doing.
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    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides details on family ties and involvement but does not address removing the minister or restarting the process.Chief Sock has publicly stated that he was not involved in the preparation of the five nations' proposal and that he did not personally benefit from this process.
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    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on cooperation with the commissioner and respect for officers but sidesteps the pattern of ethics issues and sponsorship scandal comparison.We believe that all members across the way should respectfully work with the commissioner.
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    Human RightsMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms speaking up for Saudi women's rights and details actions taken on the arrests.I raised our human rights concerns directly with the Saudi foreign minister in Bangladesh earlier this month.
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    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains support for a neutral process while clarifying opposition to the specific biased UN resolution.That is why we support a neutral investigative process to shed light on the events in Gaza.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates project benefits and export issues but does not address the leadership failure or investor confidence claims.we say, as often as the hon. member rises in this House, that this Trans Mountain expansion project is going to create thousands of jobs.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks prior government's record rather than addressing the Trans Mountain deal or costs.the gong show is that the member stands up and after 10 years of failure, there is not one kilometre of pipe to tidewater
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    Grain TransportationMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer accuses Conservatives of inaction and hypocrisy instead of explaining the minister's actions on Bill C-49 provisions.The Conservatives call themselves friends of the farmers. It is total hypocrisy.
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    Grain TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises the bill's balance and criticizes Conservatives for not reading it, without addressing the Maritimes exclusion.If the members look at it and understand it in detail, 90% of the measures are to give shippers an advantage.
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    YouthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists education investments but avoids the question on eliminating interest for all students or the premise about multinationals.That is why we have increased the amount of support for Canada student grants by 50%.
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    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer notes cooperation with the Ethics Commissioner but sidesteps details of the surf clam quota deal.Obviously we are happy to co-operate with the Ethics Commissioner and answer any questions he may have.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly corrects the premise on resource transfers and states current staffing levels at Pearson.CBSA resources at Pearson International Airport are up by 6% over the past two years, and seasonal hirings for this summer are already up by a further 26%.
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    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses resource management and added funding but does not address closing the safe third country loophole.I am very pleased that the Minister of Finance has offered to CBSA, and we have obviously accepted the offer, $72 million to augment our resources in the coming year.
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    Public SafetyMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states operations are ongoing without broadcasting tactics and criticizes prior government instead of confirming action on the individual.I would note that under the Harper government some 60 terrorist travellers returned to Canada. Not one was charged.
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    Government SpendingMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the coffee expense and corrects the record.the coffee my colleague mentioned was purchased for the members of the media who were covering the cabinet retreat.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the Netflix deal criticism and pivots to general cultural investments.That is why we have invested a historic $3.2 billion in culture.
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    Foreign AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the violence and calls for investigation but does not apologize or directly condemn Hamas.That is why Canada is calling for an independent investigation to ascertain how the actions of all parties concerned contributed to these events, including reported incitement by Hamas.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Québec debout) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights agency jobs and services instead of addressing the single-tax system request.The agency has more than 4,700 employees in Quebec and is an important economic engine in cities such as Jonquière and Shawinigan.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Québec debout) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the prior emphasis on services and jobs without engaging the duplication or Phoenix points.The agency has more than 4,700 employees in Quebec and is an extremely important economic engine in cities such as Jonquière and Shawinigan.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Erin Weir (Independent) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms contracts are already awarded and notes benefits to Regina.This is very important for Canadian industry, but it is particularly important, I might say, for his home province of Saskatchewan and the city of Regina.