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Tuesday, May 29, 2018 · sitting No. 303
House allots time for sustainable development act amendments
Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to limit debate on Bill C-57 to five further hours at report stage and one sitting day at third reading. The motion followed committee consideration of amendments to the Federal Sustainable Development Act. The House later adopted a separate motion to extend sitting hours to complete government business.
Conservative MP Robert Sopuck criticized the government's approach to sustainable development during debate on the bill. Environment minister Catherine McKenna defended the legislation as a means to focus on results and increase transparency. NDP MP Brian Masse questioned the timing of time allocation on the same day the government announced the Trans Mountain pipeline purchase.
In Question Period, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer pressed the government on the cost of the pipeline acquisition. Finance minister Bill Morneau said the project would deliver economic benefits and jobs. Bloc Québécois MP Karine Trudel called for a public inquiry into the Phoenix pay system after the Auditor General's report.
Decided that day
- Time allocation for Bill C-75 passed
- Extension of sitting hours passed
- Bill C-66 advanced in second chamber
- Bill C-404 introduced
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Who held the floor · 2018-05-29
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Points of Order
NDP MP Daniel Blaikie raised a point of order on Treasury Board vote 40, arguing it failed to provide sufficient parliamentary authority for the $7.04-billion budget implementation vote.
Read the exchangeThe Environment and Trans Mountain
Liberal MP Monique Pauzé said Ottawa could find $4.5 billion for the pipeline while neglecting health transfers and employment insurance reforms.
Read the exchangeConsumer Protection
NDP MP Brian Masse asked when the government would act on recommendations to protect consumer data after breaches at major banks and other firms.
Read the exchangeInternational Trade
Conservative MP Luc Berthold asked agriculture minister Lawrence MacAulay to guarantee no new concessions on supply management during NAFTA talks.
Read the exchangeLabour
Labour minister Patty Hajdu said federal mediators remain at the table with CP Rail and the unions and declined to commit against back-to-work legislation.
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- misdirectedNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer opens by attacking the asker instead of addressing the cost guarantee request.
the sheer audacity of the member opposite—
- deflectedNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates talking points on past pipelines and national interest without addressing why nationalization occurs only under Trudeaus.
In the decade before 2015, not one pipeline to tidewater was built.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer dismisses the asker personally and reframes as an investment without specifying how much of the $4.5B stays in Canada.
with no business experience, I understand the member opposite might not understand what we are talking about.
- partly answeredNatural ResourcesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states the project creates 15,000 jobs but gives no figure for total cost to taxpayers.
That is why we invested in the project, which will create 15,000 jobs in Alberta and British Columbia.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats that the investment protects value and grows the economy without quantifying the spending spree cost.
We know that with a $4.5-billion investment, we can protect its value and add value for Canadians.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer asserts no subsidy and economic prudence but does not explain why fossil fuel investment exceeds renewable spending.
we have ensured that there is no subsidy in this deal.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reiterates environment-economy balance and clean energy investment without addressing the comparative spending disparity.
We know that the environment and the economy go hand in hand.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the approval process and rule of law but does not address indigenous rights, coastal risk, or the decision timing.
we approved this pipeline federally back in November 2016 after a robust environmental assessment.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question on first nations' rights by restating approval and economic goals instead.
we think it is critically important that we ensure that a project that has been federally and provincially approved can move forward.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the divestment claim and pivots to national interest and job creation.
what today's announcement is about is our decision to step forward and ensure that we can actually get a project in the national interest done in this country.
- misdirectedNatural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's facts and shifts to unrelated job numbers rather than addressing investor flight.
the member opposite is entitled to her opinions, but not to her own facts.
- partly answeredNatural ResourcesMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the cost by stating the purchase price and intent to seek private solutions but omits total expansion costs.
We have decided that a $4.5-billion investment, a fair value for these assets, is the right approach for us to make sure this happens.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise as fiction and pivots to past government failures without addressing taxpayer costs.
we accept a lower price for our natural resources in this country—
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the incompetence charge by emphasizing asset value and future private-sector return.
we are buying assets, assets that have value.
- misdirectedNatural ResourcesMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns the question into an attack on the opposition's consistency instead of addressing B.C. Liberal MPs.
What do we have? Are they upset that we are going to be able to get our resources to international markets and create value for Canadians, or are they upset about the fact that we are going to be able to create more jobs for Canadians?
- partly answeredPublic Services and ProcurementMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accepts the report and lists reviews but does not commit to a public inquiry.
we accept his recommendations.
- deflectedPublic Services and ProcurementMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior government rather than addressing compensation or a public inquiry.
The Conservatives set this project up to fail, and now they are paying the consequences publicly. Shame on all of them.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing the Harper government instead of explaining the pipeline purchase decision.
What we can say is that it is very important to consider our experience under the Harper government.
- partly answeredNatural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer supplies investment growth figures but sidesteps the specific U.S.-Canada investment comparison raised.
In 2017, investments in Canada grew by 8%.
- answeredNatural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains that the purchase includes existing assets plus expansion rights to ensure project completion.
we are buying the assets of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline that are currently there, and the opportunity to expand that pipeline.
- partly answeredNatural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses asset purchase rationale but withholds cost details citing commercial sensitivity.
Of course, we want to make sure that we get the appropriate value for Canadians, and so there is commercially sensitive information.
- answeredConsumer ProtectionMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details the PIPEDA regulatory changes and penalties for data breaches.
These regulatory changes are very important, because if any private entity, a bank or otherwise, suffers lost or stolen data, they must report it immediately to the individual and to the Privacy Commissioner.
- answeredAir TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the air passenger rights provisions in Bill C-49 and the ongoing consultations.
That is why we are very proud of bringing in air passenger rights.
- misdirectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's source of numbers instead of clarifying policy on irregular border crossings.
It is wrong to tell untruths in the House.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to new spending and Harper criticism without addressing the cited budget cuts or timeline for stopping illegal crossings.
unlike the Harper Conservatives, who gutted our immigration system, we are investing $173 million to strengthen security at the Canada-U.S. border—
- deflectedInternational TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates support for supply management and attacks the opposition instead of stating what concessions, if any, are planned.
This position is the opposite of the Conservative Party's, whose innovation critic, appointed by the Leader of the Opposition , is opposed to supply management.
- deflectedInternational TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). loaded question.Answer begins to restate the position but immediately shifts to attacking a Conservative member rather than addressing the adviser or concessions.
In fact, with the exception of certain members of the official opposition, including the member for Beauce , everyone in the House believes—
- deflectedLabourMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes ongoing talks but avoids any commitment on back-to-work legislation.
We encourage them to continue to work toward a deal.
- partly answeredInternational TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). loaded question.Answer affirms defense of supply management but does not address the adviser's role or give the requested personal assurance.
Protecting supply management is important for Canadian consumers, our industries, and all of us.
- misdirectedJusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the victims-first critique and instead questions the asker about support for other bill provisions.
I would like to ask my friend across the way what he feels about the provisions in terms of intimate partner violence, where we are supporting those victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in this bill.
- partly answeredJusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer states a commitment to appoint but provides no timeline or explanation for the delay.
We are presently undertaking a review and identifying a potential candidate.
- partly answeredJusticeMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats that the appointment process is a priority but offers no date or reason for the prolonged vacancy.
The process for the appointment of the new federal ombudsman for victims of crime is presently ongoing and remains a high priority for me.
- deflectedLabourLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior government rather than confirming whether service agreements were secured.
we are not going to take any lessons from the former Harper government on labour relations.
- deflectedThe EnvironmentMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the bill without explaining why coastal solutions were omitted.
- misdirectedDemocratic ReformPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to election integrity measures instead of addressing the conflicting statements about Wylie.
It is also important that we ensure we look for new ways to deal with data and digital breaches.
- deflectedThe EnvironmentMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes national benefits without addressing reimbursement to Quebeckers.
It will help our economy by fostering economic growth.
- partly answeredThe EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly refuses to speculate on a future court ruling but does not outline contingency plans.
the hon. member is asking the government to speculate hypothetically on what a court may or may not say.
- answeredThe EnvironmentMr. Erin Weir (Independent) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms intent to honour existing steel contracts as requested.
We will be seeking the approach that makes the most sense, which will include honouring contracts that have already been moved forward.