Finance committee reports budget bill with amendments

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1. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the prior government instead of outlining a current plan for border crossings.In contrast, the Harper Conservatives cut $390 million from the CBSA and cut refugee health care.
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   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses Conservatives of fearmongering rather than addressing which government story is accurate.once again, the Conservatives' approach is to muddy the waters and play up divisions and fear.
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   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as fearmongering and blames prior backlogs instead of committing to concrete action.despite all the fearmongering by Conservatives, I can reassure Canadians categorically that our immigration system continues to be applied rigorously
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   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general benefits of immigration and attacks Conservatives rather than reconciling the ministers' statements.again, the Conservatives are fearmongering and dividing Canadians.
5. misdirected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects a factual premise about irregular arrivals and attacks prior funding cuts instead of addressing regret over the tweet.Our country has dealt with irregular arrivals every year for many years, even under the Conservative government.
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   Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the pipeline on economic and environmental grounds without addressing the tax avoidance issue raised.what the NDP does not understand is that choosing between the environment and the economy is a thing of the past.
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   Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the pipeline's benefits and carbon pricing but ignores the repeated question on tax payments.it is clear that the NDP is bent on looking for excuses to block this pipeline, which is going to create jobs in Canada
8. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes economic and environmental gains from the pipeline without addressing the tax avoidance or subsidy concerns.every year Canadians lose about $15 billion because we do not have access to a new market for our oil resources.
9. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses subsidy phase-out actions but ignores Kinder Morgan query entirely.we have committed to and are on track to phasing out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies by the year 2025.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids committing to ban and instead attacks prior Conservative actions with sarcasm.I wonder if the member opposite is referring to a former minister who wore a partisan shirt while announcing the universal child care benefit.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists bill features but does not address the $300,000 spending or ban request.Bill C-76 does a lot to ensure that we have integrity in our elections.
12. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the prior government instead of addressing the request to halt implementation.Do members know why? It is because we, on this side of the House, are not afraid of Elections Canada.
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    Democratic ReformMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to past Conservative changes rather than committing to allow House debate.it is the party opposite that is misrepresenting the facts.
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    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights jobs and growth but does not confirm or address the 2019 balanced budget promise.What we have seen is the lowest unemployment rates in 40 years.
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    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats economic achievements without clarifying which budget track is being followed.
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    Automotive IndustryMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states opposition to tariffs but provides no specific plan for protecting auto jobs.The idea that Canada and Canadian cars could pose any kind of security threat to the United States is frankly absurd.
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    Automotive IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists past investments and jobs but never addresses tabling a national auto strategy.We have a plan. We are investing in the automotive sector and are seeing significant and historic investments in the sector.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises the pipeline and oceans plan but supplies no information on promised legislation.we have been saying in this House now for many months that the pipeline is good for the country, not only for the many thousands of jobs that it will create but for getting a better price for our crude internationally and expanding our exports.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates federal jurisdiction and project approval without confirming any legislation.we have said for a number of months now that there are legislative options that the government will consider.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer blames BC uncertainty and mentions finance minister review but gives no legislation details.That is precisely what the Prime Minister has asked the Minister of Finance to do. We are in the process of doing that right now.
21. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the previous Harper government instead of addressing the current legislation question.if the hon. member wants to talk about a disaster, it was the Harper Conservative disaster.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the polluter-pay mechanism via the ship-source fund but does not address forcing the company to pay for Vancouver damage.That is why we are using the ship-source oil polluter fund as the mechanism by which compensation is provided for oil cleanup.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes project controversy and indigenous support but never explains the policy of funding foreign companies.There might even be members within the New Democratic Party, maybe even from Alberta, who think it is good for Canada.
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    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.Answer denies allegations and praises the outcome but does not address restarting a transparent bidding process.as the minister has already made clear, the allegations made by the other side, no matter how often it makes them, are categorically false, and we are happy to answer any questions the Ethics Commissioner might have.
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    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses claims without addressing the request to remove the minister or restart the process.these claims are completely unsubstantiated.
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    Foreign InvestmentMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids federal responsibility by redirecting to provincial government.the provincial government is responsible for that.
27. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the process followed but does not address specific non-compliance issues raised.
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    PrivacyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses innovation and confidentiality but ignores the question about lack of consultation.we know innovation in the banking sector is crucial.
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    PrivacyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rebuts the premise without addressing the sale of personal information or protecting citizens.the member opposite is absolutely wrong.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids demanding accountability from Ms. Jean by emphasizing organizational governance.the organization is governed by 84 member states and governments.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates commitment to modernization but sidesteps demanding public explanations.committed to working with the Administrator and the Secretary General to modernize the organization's financial rules and transparency.
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    Government AppointmentsMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the organization and Canadian pride without addressing the spending concerns or support for candidacy.Canadians should be proud that a Canadian woman is heading up a major international organization
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    Grain TransportationMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses concern and support for bargaining but does not outline a specific plan for a potential strike.We continue to work with the parties to reach a solution.
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    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The response affirms support for peace but avoids addressing whether settlements are included in the trade agreement.Canada is a steadfast ally and friend of Israel and of the Palestinian people.
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    Foreign InvestmentMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights existing tools and strategies without committing to or specifying a review of Huawei.we have clearly demonstrated under the Investment Canada Act that we have the tools necessary to make sure that we address our national interests.
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    Immigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipMr. Rhéal Fortin (Québec debout) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses awareness efforts but sidesteps the demand to replace the minister.There is a lot of misinformation circulating about asylum claimants.
37. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipMr. Louis Plamondon (Québec debout) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and states the status of discussions but offers no commitment on enforcement.There are no formal discussions under way at the moment, but our American counterparts are aware of the situation.
38. answered
    Air TransportationHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms ongoing contact with stakeholders to address the specific concerns raised.I have been in contact with northern stakeholders and northern air operators, and we will continue to be in contact as we move forward.