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Wednesday, June 6, 2018 · sitting No. 309

Liberals move time allocation on impact assessment bill

Government House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion to limit debate on Bill C-69 to five hours at report stage and five hours at third reading. The motion followed committee review of the impact assessment legislation.

Conservative MP Robert Sopuck criticized the bill as creating a toxic regulatory environment that would drive investment from the energy sector. Natural Resources Minister Catherine McKenna defended the legislation and said the government supported amendments that strengthened scientific rigour and indigenous participation.

Decided that day

  • Time allocation for Bill C-59 approved
  • Time allocation for Bill C-69 approved
  • Budget bill C-74 advanced then rejected at third reading
  • Bill C-391 passed second reading
  • Bill C-45 advanced in second chamber
  • Bill S-228 concurred in at report stage
  • Private member's motion M-154 adopted

From the Hansard record of the sitting. Full Hansard

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Who held the floor · 2018-06-06

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 48%, opposition 52% of the words spokenQuestion PeriodGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floor
67Bills inch forward under time limitsThe House spent most of its time on major bills, passing time allocations for the Impact Assessment Act and national-security legislation while advancing the budget bill and two private members' bills through stages. Several other bills were defeated at second or third reading, Question Period produced few direct answers, and the Speaker issued a dozen calls to order.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

International Trade

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer asked what concessions the Prime Minister had made on supply management after comments on U.S. television, and Justin Trudeau replied that the Liberals created and would defend the system.

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Natural Resources

NDP MP Guy Caron questioned the purchase of the Trans Mountain pipeline as inconsistent with climate leadership, and Justin Trudeau said the government was growing the economy while protecting the environment.

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Carbon Pricing

Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre asked how much the federal carbon tax would cost the average family, and Justin Trudeau said provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Ontario already had carbon pricing in place.

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Indigenous Affairs

NDP MP Georgina Jolibois said the Liberals voted against an NDP motion on indigenous rights in the pipeline project while supporting the UN declaration in law, and Justin Trudeau replied that the government was listening to a range of indigenous voices.

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74th Anniversary of D-Day

Conservative MP James Bezan marked the 74th anniversary of D-Day and the role of Canadian forces at Juno Beach, and Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus and Liberal MP Sven Spengemann offered similar tributes.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. misdirected
    International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition instead of stating any concessions made.I would ask the Leader of the Opposition why he appointed someone who opposes supply management as the critic for innovation and economic development.
  2. deflected
    International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses readiness and retaliation but provides no budget figures or contingency details.as we have said from the very beginning, with this particular American administration, we have to be ready for everything, and we are.
  3. misdirected
    International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservative austerity rather than estimating any deficit increase.It is interesting that the member opposite speaks about deficits.
  4. deflected
    TaxationAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer contrasts tax policies but never addresses using tariff revenue to lower taxes for affected parties.The issue is that Conservatives think about tax cuts for the wealthiest Canadians.
  5. answered
    International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to introducing the bill before the House rises.we will be introducing into the House the bill for the ratification of the new CPTPP before the House rises for the summer.
  6. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the government's balanced approach without addressing the pipeline purchase specifically.Those on the other side of the House would have Canadians believe that there is still a choice to be made between what is good for the economy and what is good for the environment.
  7. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes consultations but does not address forcing the pipeline against opposition.We have set up a committee to consult and listen to communities.
  8. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the economy-environment message without committing to eliminate subsidies.The NDP was proposing to make Canadians choose between what is good for the environment and what is good for the economy.
  9. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states the specific timeline promised for ending the subsidies.we have indeed committed, and are on track, to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies by the year 2025.
  10. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response lists agricultural investments instead of addressing the food guide or carbon tax question.we on this side of the House are very proud of the support we provide to our farmers.
  11. deflected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats prior spending and trade points without addressing farmer support for the carbon tax.While the previous government cut nearly $700 million from agriculture and agrifood, we have invested in hard-working Canadian farmers.
  12. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses provincial actions and history rather than providing any cost figure for the tax.a number of provinces stepped up and put forward a price on carbon pollution.
  13. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response explains provincial timelines but supplies no cost estimate for the federal carbon tax.it was during his government that many provinces moved forward on pricing carbon pollution.
  14. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on working with provinces and returning revenue without stating any cost amount.we are working with provinces like Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and others to establish how they want to move forward on putting a price on pollution.
  15. misdirected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The reply attacks the opposition's past tax policies instead of answering the cost question.I appreciate the member opposite's expertise in trickle-down economics.
  16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges differing indigenous views and describes consultation efforts but does not directly address the rights denial claim.there are a range of voices in indigenous communities and we need to listen to all of them.
  17. misdirected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Question attacks Liberals for only talking; answer attacks NDP instead of addressing the motion or concrete actions.I would say that it is the NDP that talks, and talks, and talks, while we deliver results for first nations and indigenous peoples.
  18. deflected
    International TradeLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks why PM waited on tariffs; answer thanks Canadians for unity without explaining the delay.I want to thank all members of this House and all Canadians for the solidarity they continue to show on this issue.
  19. deflected
    International TradeLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question asks for guarantee on CPTPP passage after criticizing lack of answers; answer lists past results without addressing the guarantee.Whether it be signing the CPTPP, which the Conservatives were not moving forward on; whether it was concretizing a CETA that was in dire straits when we came into office; whether it is delivering an energy infrastructure that will get our oil resources to new markets, which they failed to do for 10 years; whether it is actually investing in infrastructure in our communities, lowering taxes for the middle class, and raising them on the wealthiest 1%, these are the things that—
  20. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks about compensation for workers and businesses; answer acknowledges inconveniences and says they are working with locals but does not specify compensation.We are continuously working with the public and with their elected representatives to ensure that everything goes smoothly.
  21. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks for formal promise on compensation for vandalism; answer states policies are the same as under Conservatives in 2010.I can assure my colleague that the compensation policies for affected local businesses are exactly the same as they were when the Conservatives hosted their summit in 2010.
  22. partly answered
    SportMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks when government will act on independent oversight for abuse; answer describes existing policies and ongoing review without timeline.We are currently reviewing our existing funding policies to ensure that organizations continue to promote healthy, harassment-free environments.
  23. deflected
    SportMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Question asks when government will create independent body; answer repeats policy requirements and review without committing to independent body.That is why all federally funded sport organizations must have an anti-discrimination, harassment, and abuse policy in place to be eligible for sport support program funding, which Sport Canada reviews to ensure compliance.
  24. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Question accuses government of killing pipelines and asks when it will stop attacking sector; answer blames Conservatives and lists environmental measures.They failed because they refused to understand that the only way to grow a strong economy is to protect the environment at the same time.
  25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative ideology and claims credit instead of addressing the $2 billion overpayment or bonuses.it is a real shame to see the trapped ideology of the Conservatives who are playing politics with this issue.
  26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer mocks Conservatives as lost and playing politics without explaining the payment amount or destination.I understand that the Conservatives are feeling a bit lost.
  27. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses pity for Conservatives and references history instead of justifying the purchase price.one almost has to feel sorry for the Conservatives.
  28. partly answered
    MarijuanaMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the rationale for legalization but does not confirm penalties under Bill C-23 for refusing questions.The reason we are moving forward on the legalization of marijuana is that the current system does not work.
  29. partly answered
    MarijuanaMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses border sovereignty and ongoing talks but avoids confirming fines or imprisonment under the bill.we are, of course, in ongoing discussions with our American counterparts on a broad range of border issues
  30. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses Conservatives of past failures instead of addressing current equipment shortages or Mali deployment.The Conservatives pretend that they are friends to our troops, but for 10 years they underinvested
  31. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to tribute for D-Day soldiers and ignores the equipment and spending questions entirely.we on this side of the House are thinking about what unfolded on the shores of Normandy and paying tribute to our fallen soldiers.
  32. deflected
    EthicsMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends indigenous participation policy but does not address when the minister learned of family connections or the lowest participation ranking.our decision to introduce indigenous participation is consistent with our commitment to developing a renewed relationship between Canada and indigenous peoples.
  33. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general reconciliation efforts without addressing the specific court case or dental funding decision mentioned.in 2015, Canadians asked our government to step up on reconciliation and build a new relationship, nation to nation, with indigenous peoples, and that is exactly what we are doing.
  34. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the Broadcasting Act review process but does not address the delay or accusation of political timing for re-election.The Broadcasting Act has not been reviewed since 1991.
  35. answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms plans to modernize the Official Languages Act and work with Canadians on it.I can confirm that we are preparing to modernize the Official Languages Act.
  36. answered
    HealthHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the specific funding disparity by detailing investments in Nunavut mental health supports.In Nunavut, we are working with our partners and have invested $189 million over 10 years in the community-led Nunavut wellness agreement as well as $8.4 million, this year alone, for mental health support for Inuit.
  37. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to confirming notice was given and references the member's late night rather than addressing the Standing Orders interpretation.If the member checks Hansard and reads just a bit further on, as a member who was here until midnight, I can assure him clarification was indeed given.
  38. misdirected
    Points of OrderMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the noise complaint and proposes an unrelated motion about the G7 summit.I am seeking the unanimous consent of the House to move the following motion: That the House: 1) send good wishes for the G7 summit in Charlevoix;