Liberals move time allocation on elections bill after one hour of debate

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1. deflected
   Democratic ReformAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises bill origins and attacks prior government without addressing the halt request.The previous Conservative government mucked up our voting system by making it harder for Canadians to vote and making it easier to use more money to convince Canadians to vote for them.
2. deflected
   Government AppointmentsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer names new appointee and qualifications but offers no explanation for rescinding the prior appointment.after a rigorous, open, merit-based process, we are happy to have chosen Stéphane Perrault as the most qualified candidate for the position of Chief Electoral Officer.
3. misdirected
   Foreign AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to Canadian citizen shot by sniper instead of addressing Hamas condemnation or apology request.A Canadian doctor was shot by an Israeli sniper.
4. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states condemnation of Hamas incitement but pivots to attacking Conservatives on partisanship.on this side of the House, we have repeatedly condemned the violence, including the incitement to violence by Hamas, but I will express once again that I am proud that Canada is one of those countries in which support for Israel and friendship with Israel go beyond partisan lines.
5. misdirected
   Foreign AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks opposition on past election conduct rather than explaining timing of Hamas acknowledgment.In the 2015 election campaign, protestors were outside the home of a Jewish leader in Toronto because he had dared to support the Liberal Party in our election and leaders within the Jewish community had actually stepped forward and supported a different party than theirs.
6. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms 2025 target and being on track but provides no plan details for subsidy phase-out.together with our G20 partners, we have committed to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies by the year 2025, and we are on track to meet that target.
7. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses project approval process and national interest without addressing subsidy cost or cap.It is important for people to know that, once approval has been granted, the government will keep its promises.
8. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites specific budget measures taken toward subsidy phase-out but does not address Kinder Morgan bailout.in budget 2016 we announced the expiration of the tax writeoffs on capital investments in LNG facilities and in budget 2017 we announced the elimination of certain tax credits for exploration expenses in the oil and gas sector in certain cases.
9. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's concern for Albertans rather than addressing fossil fuel subsidies.the lack of concern by the NDP for the hard-working Albertans in our oil and gas sector is disheartening.
10. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses collaboration with provinces on emissions but avoids stating the carbon tax cost.What we are doing is working with the provinces so they can establish their plans to reduce their carbon emissions, including putting a price on carbon pollution.
11. misdirected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservative record on environment instead of revealing the carbon tax cost to families.That is why for 10 years they made no choices, showed no leadership on the environment, and could not build a strong economy.
12. misdirected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to child benefits and tax votes rather than addressing GST on the carbon tax.the member opposite likes to talk about taxes, but you notice he does not explain why he voted against raising taxes on the wealthiest one per cent and lowering them on the middle class.
13. misdirected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses Conservatives of personal attacks and ignores the carbon tax cost question.As soon as the Conservatives get in a place they do not like, they start attacking personally.
14. deflected
    Government SpendingMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses pride in the region and event but provides no cost figures for the G7 summit.I am very proud to invite the world leaders to our magnificent region of Charlevoix.
15. partly answered
    Government SpendingMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses safety coordination but does not confirm compensation for store owners.We acknowledge that it is important for citizens to be able to express themselves, whether they agree or disagree with the events, but we must ensure that this is done in accordance with the law and in an orderly fashion.
16. deflected
    MarijuanaMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the rationale for legalization but does not address the tax increase on medical cannabis.we are legalizing cannabis to better protect young people and our communities from the effects of cannabis and the black market.
17. deflected
    MarijuanaMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response focuses on legalization benefits rather than the specific tax issue raised.we are going to be working with the medical marijuana community to ensure that those who use marijuana as medications do not suffer undue extra penalties
18. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Directly states the plan to build the pipeline through financial discussions.our plan is to get that pipeline built because it is in the national interest, because it is part of both growing the economy and protecting the environment together
19. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government instead of addressing the current crisis.I find it funny that Stephen Harper's Conservatives are still talking about leadership on natural resources
20. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Responds by contrasting with previous government rather than detailing current actions to stop investment leaving.after 10 years of failure by Stephen Harper to get even one kilometre of new pipeline built to new markets, we are getting it done
21. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer speculates on opposition's motives instead of confirming the legislation.if one actually listens to the Conservative members, one realizes they are actually hinging an awful lot of their political survival on our not getting the pipeline built
22. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses sending to committee but avoids the question about limiting debate.We look forward to sending this bill to committee so that the NDP, the Conservative Party, and others can share their opinions on this important bill
23. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Explains the debate process but does not address the proposal or choice directly.this is in fact the fourth day of debate on the elections bill, and we are looking forward to sending it to committee
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    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts to reconciliation and indigenous participation instead of addressing the timeline of knowledge about the contract.our decision to introduce indigenous participation is consistent with our desire to establish a renewed relationship with indigenous peoples
25. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the timing question by invoking the Ethics Commissioner and attacking Conservative tactics.we have a Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner in charge of ensuring that there is no conflict of interest or ethical breach.
26. deflected
    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to indigenous policy and reconciliation instead of addressing removal of the minister or restarting the bid.our decision to introduce indigenous participation is consistent with our commitment to developing a renewed relationship between Canada and indigenous peoples.
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    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again avoids the awareness question by dismissing accusations as mudslinging and praising the commissioner.What is reassuring to members of this House and indeed to all Canadians watching is that we have a Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner whose job is to get to the facts of the matter, not the partisan spin and the angry attacks.
28. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists international actions on plastics but does not address the domestic plan or photo-op accusation directly.From a round table on plastics at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to the leadership shown at the Commonwealth a few weeks ago to our leadership at the G7 on moving forward on plastics to our leadership and co-hosting a meeting in Nairobi, Kenya on our oceans this fall, Canada continues to lead—
29. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing opposition fundraising transparency rather than addressing Privacy Act coverage for parties.The NDP and the Conservatives still refuse to open up and publicly announce their fundraising efforts.
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    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the charge question by accusing Conservatives of fearmongering and defending agency independence.It is worrisome that the Conservatives seem to want elected officials to intervene and tell police officers who to arrest and when.
31. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rebuts budget-cut claims and pivots to attacking Conservative fear tactics instead of addressing the minister's statements.During their last majority term, they slashed $400 million from the Canada Border Services Agency.
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    Public SafetyMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects one factual claim about ISIS engagement but ignores the justice and poetry-lessons accusations.On the contrary, we are pleased with the extraordinary work that the men and women of the Canadian Forces did in northern Iraq in helping with the retaking of Mosul, of the significant impact on the ground that we had.
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    Rail TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer evades the interference question by citing non-public talks then pivots to attacking the questioner and a former Conservative MP.However, if the member opposite really wants to help, she can call on her friend Merv Tweed, former Conservative MP at OmniTRAX, and tell him to make the right deal for Canadians and for Churchill.
34. partly answered
    Dairy IndustryMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses only the investment program while ignoring diafiltered milk, CETA, TPP, and the stress on farmers.through our dairy farm investment program, our government has given more than $66 million to Canada's dairy farmers, including $26 million to dairy farmers in Quebec.
35. deflected
    Government SpendingMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the specific Canada 2020 conference and Liberal ties by deferring to generic public-service decisions.as we know, decisions to attend conferences are made by the public service.
36. deflected
    International TradeMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates general support for supply management without addressing the requested assurance on NAFTA concessions.We were able to sign agreements with countries around the world while protecting a system that works very well for our farmers, our consumers, and our country.