Liberals advance budget bill as Conservatives press on trade and pipelines

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition leader's partisanship instead of explaining the delay in countermeasures.Apparently nothing, not even pulling together in a national crisis, tops partisan sniping" for the Conservative leader.
2. deflected
   International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again attacks Conservative partisanship rather than addressing the three-month preparation period for countermeasures.in the face of what could be a serious threat to the national and provincial economies, one might hope someone who aspires to be prime minister would holster petty partisanship for the sake of nation."
3. misdirected
   International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to Kinder Morgan bonuses and accuses the opposition of not defending workers, ignoring the trade tariff question.not only will the opposition leader not defend Canada, but he will not defend Canadian workers.
4. misdirected
   International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refuses to address the bonuses and instead accuses Conservatives of not caring about workers or the economy.This is another example of the Conservatives actually not caring about workers in Alberta and workers in British Columbia
5. answered
   International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly affirms commitment to protecting supply management in response to the concession claim.we will protect supply management.
6. answered
   Natural ResourcesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the economic rationale for proceeding with the project despite opposition.it is because it is in our national interest.
7. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses consultation and accommodation but does not directly confront the UNDRIP application to the pipeline.there was unprecedented consultation with indigenous communities, layered on month after month
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights co-development efforts but does not explain the vote against honouring the declaration.for the first time in Canadian history, there will be co-development with indigenous communities along the Trans Mountain line.
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer avoids the question on UNDRIP by instead accusing the asker of sowing dissent.Are you sowing dissent between the premiers of Alberta and British Columbia?
10. deflected
    International TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates commitment to supply management without addressing the specific question on concessions or flexibility.our government is firmly committed to defending supply management.
11. deflected
    International TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the commitment without answering yes or no on whether promises were broken.I urge my colleague from Mégantic—L'Érable to have a long chat with his colleague from Beauce on supply management.
12. misdirected
    Carbon PricingCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to past Conservative cuts and exemptions instead of addressing farmers' opposition to the carbon tax.Unlike the previous Conservative government, the Harper government, which cut over $700 million from agriculture, our government has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in agriculture and agricultural research.
13. partly answered
    Carbon PricingCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains exemptions and provincial flexibility but does not quantify the cost to farm families.Under our plan to price pollution, provinces and territories can establish a system and use the revenues in the ways that work for them.
14. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses current tax competitiveness without addressing a moratorium on planned tax increases.What we know is that as international norms change, we need to listen and understand these changes, so we are listening to Canadian corporations to make sure that we consider those U.S. tax changes and that our tax system remains competitive.
15. misdirected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise as fictional and pivots to past tax cuts instead of addressing planned increases during trade tensions.when a fictional question is asked with fictional information, we need to actually react with the facts.
16. deflected
    International TradeMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general support for supply management without addressing specific compromises in trade deals.It is important to note that it is the Liberal government that put supply management in place, and it is the Liberal government that will support supply management.
17. deflected
    International TradeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates commitment to supply management without explaining the flexibility on dairy in NAFTA.once again, our government is firmly committed to defending supply management.
18. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous Harper government instead of addressing the use of tax dollars for bonuses.the only failure on this file was the failure of the Harper Conservatives to get any way for our resources to get to international markets.
19. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the opposition of inconsistency rather than justifying the taxpayer purchase or bonuses.I thought the members opposite were in favour of the pipeline.
20. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes future benefits without addressing the $4.5 billion valuation discrepancy.we know that it is very important for our economy to have the pipeline and the expansion.
21. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats economic benefits without addressing whether too much was paid for the pipeline.we decided that it was vital to do something for our economy.
22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines some actions like the plastics charter but does not commit to supporting the motion.Canada will be proposing a plastics charter at the G7 leaders meeting to align international efforts to reduce plastic pollution.
23. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes ongoing work and the charter but avoids committing to the motion.This week, we will be proposing a plastics charter at the G7 leaders' meeting to align international efforts to reduce plastic pollution.
24. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that the numbers are public and available for consultation.those numbers are available if my colleague wants them.
25. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the multi-stage process without providing any timelines or deportation details.It is a very detailed process, and security is not compromised.
26. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the process and officials but supplies no deportation numbers.It is a process that has worked remarkably well under very stressful conditions over the last 18 months.
27. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains roles and funding instead of answering the prior questions on numbers.What the member opposite fails to understand is that this is a joint effort.
28. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers Canadian aid and investigations but does not address accountability for the reported strikes.We are among the biggest donors to organizations that investigate international crimes and the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
29. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general policy on settlements and peace but offers no specific response to the village demolition.For many years, under successive governments, Canada has stated that settlements constitute a serious obstacle to that comprehensive, just, and lasting peace.
30. answered
    International TradeMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms plans to ratify and introduce legislation before summer.Yes, we will proceed expeditiously to ratify the agreement, and yes, we will introduce legislation before the House rises this summer
31. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees to cooperate but pivots to defending the government's negotiated changes.we will always work with the Conservatives when they want to work to create jobs for Canadians.
32. answered
    EthicsMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the selection focused on indigenous economic benefits, addressing the reconciliation premise.Our process was designed to consult industry and find the proposal that brought the best economic benefits in terms of job creation to indigenous communities in five provinces.
33. partly answered
    MarijuanaSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights the impaired driving bill's strength and collaboration but sidesteps the core accusation of jeopardizing safety.Bill C-46 includes the toughest measures in the world to deal with impaired driving.
34. partly answered
    PensionsMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Ms. Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the pension issue and blames prior government but offers no concrete reversal plan.we are doing everything possible to offer pension protection for employees who have been impacted by the divestiture.
35. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms compensation policies remain unchanged from the prior G7.the compensation policies for local businesses affected are the same as they were under the Conservatives during the G7 in 2010.
36. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Québec debout) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states tariffs are unacceptable and options are on the table but provides no specific plan for processors.I met with the producers association yesterday, and all the options are on the table.
37. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Louis Plamondon (Québec debout) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reaffirms commitment to supply management but ignores the specific questions on flexibility and the adviser hire.our government is fully committed to defending supply management.
38. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to defending Trans Mountain instead of addressing the Energy East guarantee requested.We believe that the Trans Mountain expansion project is crucial to our economy and will create jobs across the country.