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Thursday, May 31, 2018 · sitting No. 305

Liberals impose time limits on budget bill amid opposition attacks

Government House leader Jean-Yves Duclos moved a time allocation motion limiting report stage and third reading debate on Bill C-74, the budget implementation act, to five hours each. Conservative House leader Candice Bergen said the Liberals had shut down debate on five major bills in three days and accused them of breaking campaign promises on openness. NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau called the move an insult to democracy and said no consultations had occurred with opposition parties.

In Question Period, Conservative MP Erin O'Toole pressed International Trade Minister Marc Garneau for a plan to counter U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, saying the Prime Minister had failed workers after promising action. Garneau said the government would impose matching tariffs worth up to $16.6 billion on U.S. goods. Conservative MP Ron Liepert and MP Shannon Stubbs criticized the purchase of the Trans Mountain pipeline and accused the government of harming energy projects, while Liberal MP Kim Rudd defended the decision as protecting jobs and the national interest.

Decided that day

  • Time allocation for Bill C-74 passed
  • Concurrence at report stage of Bill C-57 passed
  • Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day passed

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Who held the floor · 2018-05-31

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 30%, opposition 70% of the words spokenGovernment businessGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 10:0512:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:00Last speech 21:35Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 11 h 30 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
67Budget Bill Advances Amid Deflected AnswersThe House devoted most speaking time to the budget implementation act and related trade measures, passing time allocation and concurrence motions. Question period produced few direct answers while points of order interrupted proceedings.AI-rated Score out of 100; the verdict and the answer ratings behind it are a model’s reading. How the AI rates this

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Other moments

Indigenous Affairs

NDP MP Romeo Saganash asked whether the pipeline decision respected UNDRIP after his private member's bill passed, and NDP MP Nathan Cullen pressed the government to honour the declaration before construction begins.

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Taxation

Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre asked Environment Minister Catherine McKenna to exempt Canadian firms from the carbon tax and payroll tax increases to help them compete with U.S. companies facing new tariffs.

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Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees

Bloc Québécois MP Rhéal Fortin demanded an immediate triage plan for asylum seekers crossing at Roxham Road and said delays tied to the Ontario election were unacceptable.

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Ethics

Conservative MP Mel Arnold accused the government of an unethical expropriation of fishing quota that was given to associates of Liberal MPs and said the recipient company has no boat to harvest it.

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Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities Act

Conservative MP Mike Lake introduced a private member's bill to remove work disincentives for people with disabilities under federal-provincial fiscal arrangements.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. partly answered
    International TradeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks partisanship then states intent to impose tariffs as the response.We will impose trade restriction measures of up to $16.6 billion worth of U.S. imports.
  2. partly answered
    International TradeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer outlines dollar-for-dollar tariffs as the concrete action taken.In response, we intend to impose tariffs against imports of steel, aluminum, and other products from the U.S.
  3. partly answered
    International TradeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer specifies the tariff amount and consultation process as the plan.Today, we announced that Canada will impose up to $16.6 billion worth of tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other imports from the U.S.
  4. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states tariffs are unacceptable and lists countermeasures without job-loss numbers.We will impose trade restriction measures of up to $16.6 billion worth of U.S. imports.
  5. deflected
    International TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer opens with personal attack then repeats tariff announcement.our colleague should be ashamed of his partisan posturing.
  6. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms support and states intent to dispute the tariffs under trade rules.The American decision goes against NAFTA and the WTO rules. We will do everything we can to dispute it.
  7. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats dollar-for-dollar tariff plan as the response to the crisis.In response, we intend to impose tariffs against imports of steel, aluminum, and other products from the U.S.
  8. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer announces tariff countermeasures and consultation but does not address why exemption failed.We have announced that Canada will impose up to $16.6 billion worth of tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other products.
  9. deflected
    International TradeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states general resolve but gives no specific worker protection measures.we will take strong action to protect Canada's interests.
  10. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking the prior government instead of addressing the apology request.During 10 years, the Conservatives' rigid ideology failed to build pipelines to markets
  11. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative ideology rather than responding to the policy criticism.It is shocking that the Conservatives cannot tell the difference between a project that is facing political interference by a provincial government and a project that a company dropped because it simply saw no business case for it.
  12. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to BC interference without addressing the charge of favouritism.the B.C. government has been intimidating a private company and a project that has been approved by both the federal and provincial governments.
  13. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats job-protection talking points and blames Conservatives instead of addressing nationalization.For 10 years, the Conservatives' rigid ideology kept them from building pipelines to transport our resources anywhere other than the United States.
  14. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the project broadly but does not correct the business-case record as requested.The majority of Canadians support this project.
  15. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior government on northern gateway instead of accepting accountability.the permit for the northern gateway project was quashed by the court because of the absolute failure on the part of the Harper Conservatives—
  16. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises Notley's plan but does not address whether the pipeline approach respects UNDRIP.Ms. Notley's plan included limiting greenhouse gas emissions from the oil sands, putting a price on carbon, building a pipeline to get resources to markets other than the United States, and holding many consultations with Canada's indigenous people.
  17. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses past consultations and asserts the pipeline will be built without addressing the request to wait for rights cases.As a project that was subject to the most exhaustive review of any pipeline in Canadian history, this pipeline will be built.
  18. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes carbon pricing and criticizes the opposition without addressing the exemption request.Why does the party opposite not get with the program?
  19. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats support for jobs and environment without addressing the exemption from taxes.We will stand up for steelworkers and aluminum workers, while also growing the economy.
  20. misdirected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the opposition of politicizing the issue instead of addressing the tax exemption.it is really disappointing that the party opposite would use the announcement by the U.S. administration to advance its own political agenda.
  21. partly answered
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses tax relief for small businesses and job creation but does not directly address exempting businesses from carbon or payroll taxes.100% of small businesses will get a tax break, a tax reduction in the new budget, going to 9%.
  22. answered
    Natural ResourcesMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms a full environmental assessment was done and factors were considered.let us be clear that the TMX included a full environmental assessment.
  23. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes peaceful protest and economic benefits without addressing the plan for community opposition or broken promises.we remain committed to working to ensure a strong economy, while taking leadership on the environment.
  24. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses cooperation with provinces but does not outline a specific plan for managing the crisis.We have been working all along with Quebec and Ontario on the issue of refugee claimants.
  25. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise and pivots to outreach efforts without addressing the triage plan or hypocrisy charge.I disagree with my colleague when he says that we only need to tackle this problem here in Canada.
  26. deflected
    EthicsMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the policy on reconciliation grounds but ignores the lawsuit, lack of boat, and reversal request.our decision to introduce indigenous participation is consistent with our government's commitment to develop renewed relationships in Canada with indigenous peoples.
  27. deflected
    EthicsMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats unsubstantiated claims denial and contrasts with Conservatives but does not confirm harvest ability.as I stated in the House many times, these claims are completely unsubstantiated.
  28. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the CRTC report and promises upcoming announcements on modernization while contrasting past governments.The Minister of Innovation and I will have the opportunity to make announcements shortly regarding the modernization of the Broadcasting Act and the Telecommunications Act.
  29. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer points to a new budget feature and $230 million investment but does not confirm a permanent fix for the spring gap.As she knows, a very important and never-before-seen feature appeared in budget 2018, and this shows that the Canadian government is already involved and is already aware of the measures it must take to support workers, families, and businesses with respect to seasonal work.
  30. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to voter access issues and Bill C-76 instead of addressing spending limits on government announcements.Many Canadians, 176 in fact, were not able to vote in the last election.
  31. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies limits on travel and pivots to accusing a past Conservative minister of logo misuse rather than addressing ministerial spending.Perhaps he is thinking about a previous Conservative minister who perhaps put a CPC logo when he was delivering Canada child benefit cheques.
  32. deflected
    Carbon PricingEd Fast (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends carbon pricing in general and cites provincial economies but does not confirm committee appearance.Every day in the House I defend putting a price on pollution.
  33. deflected
    Public SafetyMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses security arrangements but never addresses the existence of a compensation fund for vandalism victims.arrangements are firmly in place to deal with all eventualities around the G7 summit.
  34. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer recites investment totals and progress but sidesteps the specific shortfalls and pipeline contrast raised.There are 62 drinking water advisories that have been lifted across the country.
  35. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms cooperation with the Ethics Commissioner but ignores the question about extensive redactions.I can assure the member that at the end of the day, we have a Prime Minister who is committed to working with the Ethics Commissioner in full co-operation
  36. partly answered
    Immigration, Citizenship and RefugeesMr. Rhéal Fortin (Québec debout) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the reason for delay tied to Ontario's election but does not commit to a firm timeline.we need to wait until Ontario chooses a new government before we can finalize the arrangements we have made.
  37. deflected
    Immigration, Citizenship and RefugeesMr. Rhéal Fortin (Québec debout) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer lectures on complexity and dismisses holiday excuses without confirming when the plan will be delivered.
  38. deflected
    International TradeMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects U.S. tariffs and states support for workers but never addresses whether the government's strategy has failed.we disagree with the tariffs imposed by the United States.