Commons debates motion to condemn Iran amid U.S. trade tensions

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1. deflected
   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks the asker and rejects the US premise but provides no plan to resolve the impasse.What the weekend told us is that the idea that there is a national security concern that the United States might have with respect to aluminum and steel industries in Canada, and the hard-working women and men who earn their living from those sectors, is in fact incorrect.
2. deflected
   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates support for workers and criticizes US tariffs but does not address whether the deficit includes aid for the dispute.Our Prime Minister and our government have met with leaders of the industry to discuss how we can best support these workers.
3. partly answered
   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses ratification of the CPTPP but ignores the other proposed solutions like scrapping the carbon tax or eliminating interprovincial barriers.As she well knows, it is a top priority, obviously, to ratify the CPTPP, and we are going to move quickly to introduce legislation before the House rises this summer.
4. deflected
   International TradeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks members and rejects US tariffs but does not indicate whether deficit funds will be used for affected workers.From the start, we said that the U.S. government's tariffs were completely unreasonable.
5. deflected
   International TradeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates opposition to tariffs and mentions meetings but avoids the questions on budget funding and timing of retaliatory tariffs.We have met with leaders and workers in these industries on a number of occasions to see how the federal government can support them.
6. answered
   International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms working with all parties on a unified response and explains the approach to retaliatory tariffs.Yes, we will obviously work with all members of the House to stand up for Canadian workers to ensure that the women and men in these sectors so important to our economy are protected.
7. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses pipeline safety legislation instead of addressing the duty to consult First Nations on the specific spill and project.The Pipeline Safety Act strengthens Canada's pipeline safety system by enshrining the polluter pays principle in law.
8. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses pipeline safety and the polluter pays principle but ignores the criticism of the purchase and spill details.The Pipeline Safety Act strengthens Canada's pipeline safety system, enshrining the polluter pays principle into federal law.
9. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner for speaking on behalf of First Nations rather than addressing free, prior and informed consent.Why does the hon. member think he can?
10. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to past unemployment and investments instead of addressing failure to prepare for deficits amid economic risks.What we have done is made investments in Canadians.
11. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights tax cuts and child benefits instead of explaining deficit spending during favorable economic conditions.We started by lowering taxes on middle-class Canadians.
12. misdirected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to asking about the opposition's climate plan rather than stating the carbon tax cost to families.The question I have for the leader of the opposition is, where is your climate plan?
13. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes job creation and emissions reductions instead of quantifying the carbon tax cost to families.Since we formed government, hard-working Canadians have created 60% more full-time jobs than the Harper Conservatives did over the same period.
14. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats economic and emissions claims instead of disclosing the carbon tax cost to families.Our plan is working. Canada's emissions are going down and our economy is growing.
15. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on unemployment reduction instead of providing a timeline for returning to a balanced budget.The unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in 40 years.
16. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concerns and states the actions are unreasonable but offers no specific next steps for resolving the trade dispute.we view these American trade actions as unreasonable and unjustified.
17. answered
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses preparation by committing to raise the issue at highest levels and support workers.We will continue to raise this issue at the highest levels, as the Prime Minister did directly with the president and the minister did with Secretary Ross, as well.
18. deflected
    Carbon PricingMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question of stopping the tax and instead defends carbon pricing as non-partisan.Doing our part to address climate change should not be a partisan issue.
19. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the demand to stop the tax and instead attacks the opposition for lacking a plan.I ask again ask Leader of the Opposition , through you, Mr. Speaker, where is your climate plan?
20. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. David Sweet (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the call to stop the tax and pivots to defending carbon pricing with economic arguments.It also includes a price on carbon pollution, something that virtually every economist in this world will endorse.
21. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer evades the question entirely and restates general climate policy points without addressing the tax.Our focus on growing a clean growth economy concurrently with addressing climate change with substantive proposals that include the accelerated phase out coal, reducing methane emissions, and investments in green infrastructure will enable us to grow a clean growth economy and concurrently meet our international obligations to address climate change.
22. answered
    International TradeMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms commitment to supply management and rejects concessions.our government strongly supports and is fully committed to maintaining the supply management system.
23. answered
    International TradeMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states firm commitment to protecting supply management without concessions.our government is firmly committed to protecting supply management.
24. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer turns to praising the opposition's visit instead of addressing renegotiation or parallel systems.We are pleased that the Leader of the Opposition finally visited Lacolle last week.
25. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's past funding cuts instead of confirming any renegotiation of the agreement.I hope he explained to them the reason why he and his party chose to cut $390 million from CBSA, further jeopardizing border security operations.
26. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses holding Iran accountable and specific cases but does not explain why relations are being warmed.Our government will always defend human rights and hold Iran to account for its actions.
27. deflected
    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates opposition to Iran and specific cases without committing to the motion or ceasing dealings.the focus of any discussions with the Government of Iran will be on ensuring the safe return of Maryam Mombeini and to ask it questions in the suspicious death of her husband, Professor Seyed-Emami.
28. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses government actions on plastics but does not promise a national strategy with provinces and others.We want to lead by example by reducing the use of single-use plastic within government, increasing how much plastic is recycled and reused, and avoiding purchasing products that come in non-reusable plastic packaging.
29. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines general approaches and collaboration but provides no specific commitment to a bold national strategy with targets.We recognize the important work being done by municipalities, provinces, and businesses, and we are looking to work with them to develop an effective national strategy.
30. deflected
    EmploymentPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the program size and rules without addressing the specific organization's hateful statements or the values test issue.All organizations that are approved through the Canada summer jobs program must adhere to the terms and conditions of the program.
31. deflected
    EmploymentSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains vetting and reimbursement rules but avoids addressing the specific hateful statements or funding blunder.
32. misdirected
    EmploymentMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes program success and accuses the opposition of misinformation instead of justifying the denial to the museum.While the Conservative Party continues to engage in a campaign of misinformation and fear, we are ensuring that 70,000 young people have good jobs this summer that will help them in the
33. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer boasts of government actions and attacks the opposition record without addressing whether the program will be made permanent.The fact of the matter is that our record speaks for itself. The record of the Conservative Party is one of a party where, when their minister of immigration was caught removing LGBTQ2 rights from the citizenship guide, it was after an uproar that he put it back in.
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    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the bill and notes NDP opposition but avoids addressing the specific US export loophole.It would allow Canada to set an example for countries that do not have effective arms controls.
35. deflected
    EthicsMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the indigenous inclusion decision and shifts focus to prosperity without addressing the investigation or job losses.Our decision to include indigenous partners in the lucrative surf clam fishery was the right decision, and we continue to believe that this offers opportunities for reconciliation.
36. partly answered
    MarijuanaMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the government is examining Senate amendments and will respond later without committing to the specific Quebec home cultivation change.Our government is carefully examining the amendments made by the Senate and we will come back with a response later this week.
37. answered
    International TradeMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly affirms full commitment to protecting supply management in response to the question on heeding the motion.our government is fully committed to protecting the supply management system.
38. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details existing investments and partnerships but does not commit to new dedicated mental health funding as requested.In fact, this year alone, for Nunavut, we have investments of $8.4 million for mental health priorities in that territory.