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1. answered
   Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly provides the requested update on the incident and investigation.The Peel Regional Police are currently leading the investigation.
2. deflected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the investigation and cronyism claims by pivoting to indigenous benefits and past Conservative actions.Our government believes that increasing indigenous participation in offshore fisheries offers a powerful opportunity to advance reconciliation.
3. deflected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects allegations without addressing the investigation or calls to restart bidding, instead restating pride in the decision.we reject any claim to the contrary in the strongest of terms, no matter how many times it is repeated in this House.
4. deflected
   EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the specific allegations of patronage by contrasting with Conservatives and emphasizing indigenous inclusion.However, unlike the Conservatives, we remembered to include indigenous communities.
5. deflected
   EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses allegations as false and pivots to indigenous participation without addressing restarting the process.The fact that there is a new participant in this fishery should be no surprise to the Conservatives.
6. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer addresses consultation claims with details but ignores the direct comparison of relationships asked.As the member also knows, 43 indigenous communities, 33 of them in British Columbia, signed agreements with Trans Mountain expansion
7. misdirected
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns to questioning the asker and listing supporters rather than addressing court documents or consent concerns.has the hon. member consulted with those 43 indigenous communities?
8. deflected
   Democratic ReformMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the Kinder Morgan and debate shutdown points, shifting to agreement on other bill elements.there is so much in this bill that we and the NDP agree on, and I am looking forward to working with the NDP members to ensure we get this through
9. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the question about the change in position since 2014 and pivots to current process details.I look forward to working with my colleague across the way on reversing the changes made by the previous Conservative government.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' past record instead of addressing the request to halt implementation.the party opposite seems to have amnesia about Bill C-23
11. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer responds by attacking the Conservatives on unrelated scandals rather than the question posed.if we want to talk about respect for democracy, robocalls.
12. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to past Conservative actions and fines instead of addressing the request to halt implementation.The other side seems to forget that 400 academics signed a petition asking them to stop Bill C-23 when they were in power.
13. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer counters with personal family remarks and past scandals rather than responding to the implementation question.as my hon. colleague must know, I recently had a baby, and I also want my kids to grow up in a democratic country.
14. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains consultation history but avoids the direct request to halt implementation of the bill.As we developed this legislation, we worked with Elections Canada to ensure the draft legislation was being done in accordance with its best practices.
15. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refers back to a prior response and begins attacking the past government without addressing the order to implement.my hon. colleague clearly did not listen to the answer I just gave, so I invite him to rewatch that.
16. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the pipeline risk and jobs but only partly covers the broken promise and tax dollars concerns.the $1.5 billion investment through the oceans protection plan will yield a world-class response.
17. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Mr. Don Rusnak (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses coordination, evacuations, and supports for the affected communities.We have been working with public safety, national defence, and the Canadian Red Cross to ensure that the urgent evacuations of Little Grand Rapids and Pauingassi First Nations are occurring as quickly as possible
18. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mrs. Celina Caesar-Chavannes (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes the organization and candidate instead of addressing spending accountability or location of explanation.That is why our government supports Ms. Jean's bid for re-election as head of the OIF.
19. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mrs. Celina Caesar-Chavannes (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives' past position rather than addressing scandals or demanding an explanation from Ms. Jean.While the Conservatives continue to play politics with this issue and flip-flop on their support for Michaëlle Jean, our approach is to ensure that we support her
20. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mrs. Celina Caesar-Chavannes (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats support for Ms. Jean and the OIF without addressing mismanagement of funds.That is why our government and the Government of Quebec support the renewal of Michaëlle Jean's term as head of the OIF.
21. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mrs. Celina Caesar-Chavannes (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the specific Hermione project and cover-up allegation, pivoting to general support and modernization.The current rules overseeing financial management and transparency at the OIF must be strengthened and updated.
22. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges frustration and explains background checks but does not outline steps to reduce processing delays.The wait time for these checks depends on the complexity of the file.
23. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.Answer expresses regret and general support for JCPOA but provides no specific measures or plan for EU partners or Canadian companies.We certainly regret the decision of the U.S. to withdraw from the deal, but we will continue to work with our allies and partners
24. deflected
    Rail TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer refuses to define 'serious partner' or address interference, citing negotiation confidentiality instead.As I am sure the member understands that negotiating in public would be irresponsible.
25. deflected
    Rail TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer generalizes about process without addressing the specific sidelining of iChurchill Inc.The work of the chief negotiator is very important in this process.
26. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the remediation process but does not address why it was placed in a budget bill.Budget 2018, the budget bill, contains provisions for a remediation process that allows law enforcement and prosecutors to enter into discussions with corporate members in order to get the information needed to facilitate the criminal prosecution of individuals.
27. deflected
    JusticeMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the measure but avoids explaining why it was not sent to the justice committee.It is quite appropriately within the budget.
28. partly answered
    TransportMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and states the preferred local handling approach but does not commit to ministerial intervention.They are best handled at the local level, given that local representatives and airport officials have intimate knowledge of regional matters and are best able to address local concerns.
29. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states support for the bill and explains related government actions.I am pleased to tell him that we will support his bill.
30. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the policy goal but ignores the composition and appointment criticisms of the panel.We are very pleased that we are working with communities, with unions, and with workers to figure out a just transition.
31. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates commitment to consultation without addressing the panel's lack of rural or community representation.we are absolutely committed to working with communities, to working with workers, to working with business, and to working with provincial governments.
32. partly answered
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes existing channels for proposals but does not explain why waterfront projects are no longer funded.There are always ways to submit proposals for value-added projects through these two organizations.
33. deflected
    Carbon PricingEd Fast (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the government's process and criticizes the prior government but avoids the specific claim of shutting down debate or breaking the transparency promise.We need to rebuild trust that was sorely lost under the previous government.
34. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists general facts about carbon pricing and economies but provides no information on costs to families or the blacked-out data.Fact: their economies are the fastest-growing economies in the country.
35. partly answered
    Government AppointmentsMs. Monique Pauzé (Québec debout) asked Mrs. Celina Caesar-Chavannes (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the organization and notes room for improvement but cuts off without addressing withdrawal of support for the appointment.However, we can improve how the OIF is managed.
36. deflected
    JusticeMs. Monique Pauzé (Québec debout) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses sympathy but redirects to the criminal justice system without addressing an apology or compensation for all families.we remain confident in the criminal justice system to deal with the matter appropriately.
37. deflected
    JusticeMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes the matter is before the courts and declines further comment, avoiding any engagement with the funding or judgment claims.As this matter is now before the courts, we have no further comment.
38. answered
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the audits, funding increases, and ongoing collaboration with the commission.This is why the funding agreements have been increased.