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Wednesday, May 30, 2018 · sitting No. 304
Commons spends most time on budget bill amendments
The House devoted the largest share of its sitting to report stage of Bill C-74, the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 1. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre and NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault moved dozens of motions to delete individual clauses. The bill remained before the House at the end of the day.
In Question Period, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer said the government had killed Energy East and Northern Gateway while forcing taxpayers to fund the Trans Mountain purchase. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau replied that only the current government had succeeded in expanding market access for Canadian oil.
Decided that day
- Time allocation for Bill C-47 passed
- Bill C-262 passed third reading
- Bill C-281 passed second reading
- Bill C-330 defeated at second reading
- Motion M-167 passed
- Adjournment motion defeated
From the Hansard record of the sitting. Full Hansard
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Who held the floor · 2018-05-30
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Other moments
Indigenous Affairs
NDP MP Georgina Jolibois asked why the government bought a pipeline instead of fixing first nations education and water systems, citing the Auditor General. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said new markets would generate revenue for social programs and quoted a first nations leader in support of the project.
Read the exchangeThe Environment
NDP MP Fin Donnelly said Vancouver was still waiting for full reimbursement after the Marathassa spill and warned of a future dilbit spill. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pointed to the $1.5-billion oceans protection plan.
Read the exchangeDemocratic Reform
Conservative MP Blake Richards accused the government of using time allocation to ram through Bill C-76. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the Conservatives had themselves weakened election laws and that the bill would now receive committee study.
Read the exchangeMultiple Sclerosis
Conservative MP Kerry Diotte noted 14 drug therapies now exist for relapsing-remitting MS thanks to research and paid tribute to a friend who died of the disease. Liberal MP Hedy Fry marked World MS Awareness Day and recalled former colleague Rick Wackid.
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- deflectedNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the government's general position on economy and environment without addressing why Energy East was opposed.
we have been consistent in demonstrating that we understand that growing the economy and protecting the environment must go together.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record and pivots to recent pipeline news instead of addressing the phase-out claim.
The Conservatives cannot talk about the news that we had, which moves forward on protecting jobs for Albertans
- deflectedNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes Conservative ideology and repeats the 10-year failure claim without addressing taxpayer funding or the specific question.
what we have seen here is the Conservatives trapped by their rigid ideology and therefore unable to protect jobs and create jobs for Albertans.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to history and attacks Conservative ideology rather than responding to the claim about private investment.
the rigid ideology that the Conservative Party is showing is costing jobs for Albertans.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the 10-year failure talking point and invokes Peter Lougheed without addressing the $4.5 billion purchase question.
the Conservatives tried for 10 years to get our resources to markets other than the United States, and they failed
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to praising Rachel Notley's plan instead of addressing risk assessments for the Kinder Morgan purchase.
when Rachel Notley announced her plan for the environment, NDP members here in Ottawa applauded her approach and commended her for her vision.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP for not understanding economy-environment balance without addressing fiscal impact on taxpayers.
the NDP still does not understand that we cannot choose between what is good for the economy and what is good for the environment.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again invokes Rachel Notley's three-pronged plan without addressing broken promises or the pipeline purchase.
they celebrated Rachel Notley's approach to protecting the environment and growing the economy just a few years ago
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the question on nationalization and risk and instead quotes Rachel Notley.
This is a major step forward for all Canadians. We have met the deadline. This project has more certainty than ever.... We have demonstrated that despite the actions of one province trying to block this pipeline, the project, which is in the national interest, and the jobs that will be assured and defended through this project are an integral part of our plan to fight climate change and grow the economy for future generations.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the cost question by attacking Conservatives' past record instead.
the Conservative Party tried to build a pipeline to new markets for 10 years and it failed.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the cost question by repeating the single-market loss talking point.
every year, Canada loses $15 billion because we are prisoners of a single market.
- misdirectedNatural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking the Conservatives rather than addressing the policies listed.
I would respectfully propose that it is the Conservatives who are now attacking the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of energy workers across this country by standing in the way of this pipeline.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to historical Progressive Conservative actions instead of addressing current investment certainty.
the rigid ideology of this particular band of Conservatives forgets the long and storied history of public investment in our national resource sector.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the Energy East question as old news and pivots to Alberta jobs.
I find it interesting that the day after we are actually getting this important pipeline for new markets built, the Conservatives are pivoting to try to talk about old news and other issues.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the Energy East question by again attacking Conservative ideology.
The fact is that their ideological approach and their playing of politics is getting in the way of Canadian jobs.
- partly answeredIndigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses indigenous investment by linking pipeline revenue to broader spending and quoting a First Nation chief.
I am happy the Prime Minister, the Finance Minister...are delivering on their promise that the [Kinder Morgan] Expansion Project will be built, and that construction will get under way this summer. This is good news for First Nations & all Canadians.
- deflectedIndigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general consultation without addressing how the pipeline upholds the honour of the crown.
We are working with all the indigenous communities to respond to their concerns and to allay their fears.
- misdirectedNatural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record instead of addressing the cost to taxpayers.
the Conservatives are completely lost in their arguments.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing the prior Conservative government rather than answering the cost question.
For 10 years, the Conservatives tried to do everything they could for Alberta's economy, but they failed because they did not understand that environmental protection and economic growth must go hand in hand.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer defends the policy approach without engaging the specific accusation of bailing out the project.
We have always recognized in Canada that public investment is part of our natural resource sector.
- misdirectedNatural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer insults the questioner and accuses the opposition of making things up instead of addressing the timeline or cost.
I look forward to hearing from an Albertan who actually knows Peter Lougheed's history and understands the timelines involved.
- partly answeredThe EnvironmentMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the concern about spills by citing the oceans protection plan but does not speak to reimbursement or the specific disaster scenario.
That is why we have invested $1.5 billion in a world-class oceans protection plan to ensure that we are keeping our pristine and effective environment, and our strong ecosystem, safe from accidents and disasters.
- deflectedThe EnvironmentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the economy-environment balance without justifying the taxpayer risk or addressing the transition investment.
We understand just how important it is to defend the economy while protecting the environment.
- answeredDemocratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the bill is moving to committee for study and amendments.
We are happy to be moving the Elections Act proposals to committee, where all parliamentarians will be able to make proposals and debate them.
- deflectedDemocratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives instead of addressing the question on shutting down debate and amendments.
The approach the Conservatives have of trying to scare and divide Canadians and to hurl insults at each other simply does not work.
- deflectedDemocratic ReformMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to past Conservative actions rather than explaining the request to Elections Canada before passage.
They tried to rig the election in order to win.
- deflectedDemocratic ReformMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids justifying the pre-law instruction by restating general reform goals and attacking prior rules.
it is almost as if the Conservatives want the next election to be fought under the same rules by which they had tilted the electoral system in their own favour in the last Parliament.
- misdirectedCanadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to investments and NDP tax policy instead of addressing the cultural policy status or CRTC report.
As for the NDP's desire to increase taxes on Canadians, as I said, this is not something we will do.
- partly answeredImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers processing times and system improvements but does not address the specific offensive letters or systemic issue raised.
We are pleased that we have dropped spousal sponsorship down from the over two years it took under the previous government to 12 months.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms general processes without committing to closing the safe third country loophole.
All newcomers, whether regular or irregular, continue to be subjected to all the usual security processes and analyses.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of fearmongering rather than clarifying deportation numbers or appeal timelines.
yet again, the Conservatives are peddling fear and division, fear of immigrants and newcomers, for political gain.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as misinformation and attacks division tactics without committing to closing the loophole.
I do not have enough time in 30 seconds to respond to all the misinformation in the question from the member opposite.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises local welcome and avoids any mention of compensation for residents.
I know that there are concerns, but the people were enthusiastic and positive about the fact that we are inviting the entire world to come see the extraordinary region of Charlevoix with its magnificent landscape and even more magnificent people.
- deflectedIndigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer labels the question a false dichotomy and defends pipeline policy without addressing the delayed emergency response.
it is a bit irresponsible for the member to set up false dichotomies like that.
- deflectedJusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses past Conservative policy and future debate but does not address whether fines are appropriate for the listed serious crimes.
We continue to take very seriously our responsibility to ensure that our Criminal Code is up to the standards that Canadians expect of it.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Québec debout) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refers to general consultations and resource development without naming who was consulted or addressing the platform question.
With respect to what we are doing, we consulted Canadians and we strengthened the approval and assessment process for this pipeline project.