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Tuesday, June 19, 2018 · sitting No. 317
House curtails debate on firearms bill in push for passage
The largest share of sitting time went to Government Orders on the Firearms Act. Liberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a time allocation motion that would allow only five further hours at report stage and five hours at third reading of Bill C-71. Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus and New Democrat MP Matthew Dubé condemned the motion as an unwarranted limit on scrutiny of legislation that affects hunters and lawful owners.
Question Period featured repeated exchanges on marijuana legalization. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer and MP Alain Rayes pressed the government over home cultivation rules that conflict with Quebec and Manitoba policy. Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor replied that the approach follows the task force and will displace the illegal market.
Further clashes centred on U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs and the safe third country agreement. Conservative MPs questioned the absence of contingency plans while New Democrats urged suspension of the agreement over U.S. migrant detention practices.
Decided that day
- Bill C-64 report stage concurrence passed
- Bill C-59 third reading passed
- Bill C-69 third reading passed
- Time allocation for Bill C-71 passed
From the Hansard record of the sitting. Full Hansard
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Who held the floor · 2018-06-19
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Petitions
Conservative MP Earl Dreeshen presented a petition from constituents who say the attestation requirement violates Charter rights of conscience and belief.
Read the exchangeWrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act
New Democrat MP Sheila Malcolmson moved an amendment to Bill C-64 that would delete Clause 5 and require the minister to intervene on wrecked vessels rather than exercise discretion.
Read the exchangePublic Safety
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel asked why the government has not brought Canadian ISIS members to justice under Article V of the genocide convention as required by her 2016 motion.
Read the exchangeNatural Resources
New Democrat MP Kennedy Stewart asked Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr to condemn remarks that protesters against the pipeline expansion could die.
Read the exchangeIndigenous Affairs
New Democrat MP Georgina Jolibois asked why the government will not support her bill to make National Indigenous Peoples Day a statutory holiday.
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- deflectedMarijuanaAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes general policy goals without addressing Quebec's jurisdiction or prohibition request.
We believe that home cultivation will help displace the illegal market.
- partly answeredInternational TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the planned retaliatory tariffs but does not address why they were not imposed earlier.
On July 1, we will impose retaliatory measures equivalent to the unfair tariffs imposed on us by the United States.
- misdirectedInternational TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's record instead of addressing the contingency plan question.
I would like to bring us back to remember what we were actually left with, which was $150 billion in additional debt from the last government.
- deflectedMarijuanaMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats general legalization goals without addressing provincial jurisdiction or legal battles.
Home cultivation will help displace the black market.
- deflectedMarijuanaMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the bill's objectives and criticizes prior policy without addressing provincial jurisdiction disputes.
The Harper Conservatives' approach did not work.
- answeredImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains Canada's approach to avoiding family separations for asylum seekers.
When a family of asylum seekers comes to our country, we do everything we can to avoid separating them
- partly answeredImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes monitoring requirements but does not address suspending the safe third country agreement.
We are required under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to monitor the United States domestic asylum policy
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the agreement's purpose without addressing the call to declare the US unsafe for migrant children.
The safe third country agreement, the hon. member should know, is not about denial of asylum.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists unrelated government actions instead of addressing suspension of the agreement.
We have provided global leadership under the UN global compact on migration working with respected former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer discusses detention reductions without engaging the torture claim or prior question.
All the stakeholders in this field have applauded our efforts to make sure that we have minimized the use of immigration detention.
- deflectedCarbon PricingLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes climate actions and attacks Conservatives but supplies no cost figure.
The Conservatives have no plan to tackle climate change and no plan to grow the economy.
- deflectedCarbon PricingLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats climate rhetoric and criticizes Conservatives without addressing senior costs or the tax.
In opposition to the practical and cost-effective measures that we are taking to fight climate change and grow the economy, either the Conservatives do not know what real action on climate change is or they simply do not care.
- deflectedCarbon PricingMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists environmental measures and attacks the opposition without addressing the carbon tax or withheld information.
The Conservatives have no plan to tackle climate change or grow the economy.
- deflectedCarbon PricingMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims economic growth and climate action but ignores the emissions and GDP comparison raised.
We also have the strongest economic growth in the G7.
- deflectedCarbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers no cost numbers and instead contrasts party records on climate.
We have developed in conjunction and partnership with the provinces and territories a plan to address greenhouse gas emissions and to grow the economy going forward.
- misdirectedCarbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior Conservative government instead of providing any cost estimate for the tax.
it is very clear to the House that the Conservative Party is no different from the Conservative Party of Stephen Harper, a party that actually did not believe in climate change
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses concern but pivots to Canada's immigration system without addressing the request to denounce or suspend the agreement.
We have spared no effort to improve Canada's immigration detention system and to limit the use of detention as much as possible.
- deflectedImmigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses concern but focuses on domestic actions without committing to suspending the agreement.
We have taken action, both domestically and internationally.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The response emphasizes support for Yazidis but avoids addressing domestic prosecutions.
We are committed to working with Nadia and other Yazidi women to ensure that their case is heard at international courts.
- partly answeredPublic SafetyMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Provides info on charges but shifts focus to previous government's record.
Since 2016, four charges have been laid against the returnees, two have been convicted, and two others are in the process of prosecution.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Lists tools but avoids defending or addressing the effectiveness of reintegration programs.
The determination of which of the tools are appropriate is left to the professionals in our police and security agencies.
- misdirectedPublic SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Deflects by criticizing the questioner's source instead of addressing the evidence.
It is always open to members of Parliament to read the press and to draw their own conclusions from what is reported in the media.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms protest rights but sidesteps the request to condemn specific comments.
Canadians have their full democratic right to express their point of view through protest and dissent.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Highlights review process but ignores the call to visit or address specific community concerns.
A key pillar of that review was our engagement and consultation with local communities.
- partly answeredInternational TradeMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses diplomatic efforts raised with US officials but does not detail specific actions to protect jobs.
This is an issue the Prime Minister has raised with the President.
- deflectedInternational TradeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the question on tariff monies and committee refusal, instead listing past investments.
Our government is investing $110 million to Toyota in Cambridge to maintain 8,000 jobs
- deflectedFisheries and OceansMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids addressing the closure decision or listening to fishermen, instead attacks the asker and pivots to market access.
That would be the single most devastating thing that could hurt the fishermen that my hon. friend pretends he cares about.
- answeredFisheries and OceansMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Directly explains the limited scope of the closure and rationale based on whale protection.
It is important to understand that the area we closed was for six days of a 30-week season.
- partly answeredThe EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.States polluter pays principle but does not address data inconsistencies or monitoring improvements.
we have implemented the polluter pays principle.
- deflectedThe EnvironmentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores questions on inspectors and fines, instead highlights the Pipeline Safety Act and indigenous monitoring.
the Pipeline Safety Act offers terrific protection against these spills.
- deflectedMarijuanaMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids confirming respect for provincial jurisdiction on home growing, instead defends the overall cannabis approach.
We thank the Senate for its work and we agree on the vast majority of the proposed amendments.
- deflectedMarijuanaMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Does not address respecting provincial bans on home cultivation, instead reiterates general objectives.
Home cultivation will help displace the black market.
- deflectedMarijuanaMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates government priorities and criticizes prior policy without addressing respect for provincial wishes on home cultivation.
We are working with the provinces and territories and our partners to ensure a responsible transition to a legal market.
- misdirectedPublic Services and ProcurementMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends purchases then pivots to attack the opposition's voting record instead of addressing the interim fighter jet buy.
Given the member's concern for the state of the Royal Canadian Air Force assets, I would like to ask why the member and his colleagues voted against important projects like the Canadian surface combatant and the fixed-wing search and rescue.
- deflectedIndigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks the member and promotes events and the government's relationship narrative without addressing support for making the day a statutory holiday.
Our government has embarked on a renewed relationship with indigenous peoples, one based on a recognition and implementation of rights on the basis of respect and partnership.
- answeredIndigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the six-month extension decision and ties it to actions already underway before the final report.
we were pleased to give the inquiry some more time to hear from families and to write its report.
- deflectedMarijuanaMr. Rhéal Fortin (Québec debout) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats health and safety talking points and Senate thanks without engaging the claim that cannabis is the sole Liberal priority or Quebec's specific concerns.
We thank the Senate for all its work and we agreed to the vast majority of the proposed amendments.
- deflectedMarijuanaMr. Rhéal Fortin (Québec debout) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again lists cannabis policy benefits and cooperation without addressing the listed non-priorities or Quebec's real priorities.
We co-operate with all our partners to ensure a responsible transition to a legal market.
- deflectedMarijuanaMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates health priorities and Senate amendments without committing on court challenges to Quebec's cannabis rules.
We are convinced that Bill C-45 will give us the opportunity to achieve our objectives and ensure a responsible transition towards a legal market.