Commons advances impact assessment and firearms bills after votes

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. misdirected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks various parliamentary participants instead of addressing the India trip cost.I also wish to congratulate Richard Martel on his win in Chicoutimi—Le Fjord.
2. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes government investments rather than explaining listed expenditures.we promised Canadians that we would invest in the middle class and those working hard to join it.
3. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats middle-class investment talking points instead of addressing cottage renovation costs.we got elected on a commitment to invest in the middle class and those working hard to join it, and that is exactly what we have done.
4. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts responsibility to the NCC and RCMP without addressing the specific expenses raised.the National Capital Commission is responsible for ensuring the appropriate and timely maintenance for all official residences, including Stornoway.
5. misdirected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the questioner's priorities and changes subject to unrelated issues.this is what the Leader of the Opposition chooses to spend his last day in Parliament before the summer—
6. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the situation and notes ongoing talks but does not directly state whether the US remains safe.The safe third country agreement has been in place for more than 10 years and we continue to seek ways to modernize it.
7. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer condemns the situation and affirms monitoring but avoids declaring the US unsafe.We are monitoring the situation in the United States very closely.
8. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses general concern without addressing whether the US is safe under Trump.as I have said, what is happening is wrong.
9. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees, and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses concerns and modernization but avoids committing to suspension of the agreement.We will continually look for ways to modernize it and be in conversation with the Americans on this.
10. deflected
    Government SpendingMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts focus to trip benefits and a comparison with Harper instead of justifying the listed costs.During our trip to India, we announced bilateral investments totalling over $1 billion that will help create 5,800 jobs in Canada.
11. deflected
    Government SpendingMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids the Harrington Lake costs by attacking Harper's limousine spending and deferring to the NCC.It was because he wanted to bring his own limousines with him, at a cost of $1.5 million.
12. deflected
    Government SpendingLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the specific expense questions and pivots to criticizing Harper's limousine costs.the Conservative government spent over $1.5 million bringing Stephen Harper's limos from Ottawa to India for his trip because he wanted to travel around in the style to which he was accustomed.
13. deflected
    Government SpendingLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Corrects a prior figure then shifts to unrelated tax and benefit talking points.I would not want to make an error in the House of Commons.
14. deflected
    Government SpendingCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats investment claims and attacks Conservatives for petty politics rather than addressing the spending critique.
15. misdirected
    Government SpendingCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Turns the question into an attack on the opposition's choice of topic instead of addressing the spending.It is interesting that on this last day in the House, when plenty of big things are happening around the world, the Conservatives are making the choice to play petty politics and make personal attacks.
16. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Directly affirms support for peaceful protest rights while conditioning it on compliance with the law.it is extremely important to us that Canadians have freedom of expression and the right to disagree with the government on decisions made in Canada.
17. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The question rhetorically contrasts past statements with pipeline purchase without seeking specific information, and the answer shifts to criticizing the NDP instead of addressing the contrast.Unfortunately, the NDP does not get that and still thinks there is a choice to be made between the environment and the economy.
18. deflected
    International TradeMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The question asks for a specific plan on auto jobs, but the answer offers only general assurances without detailing any plan.We continue to work with the industry in Canada and in the United States to ensure that never happens.
19. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The loaded question assumes a corporate welfare scheme and demands justification for selections, while the answer pivots to praising one specific supercluster without addressing the picking of winners.I am very pleased to repeat the announcement that within our supercluster strategy, we are moving forward with the protein supercluster, which benefits prairie communities right across the Prairies.
20. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question loads false premises about costs and a cover-up while asking if the PM agrees with PBO numbers, and the answer attacks Conservatives for lacking a climate plan instead of addressing the numbers.the Conservatives spend all of their time trying to twist in the wind because they do not admit that climate change is a problem, do not have a plan to fight climate change, and therefore cannot reveal the details of their plan.
21. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The loaded question claims attacks on farms via carbon tax costs and asks why the PM condones them, but the answer attacks Conservatives for inaction rather than addressing the figures.the Conservatives are making up numbers to distract us from the fact that they have absolutely no intention of fighting climate change.
22. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The question directly asks if the government will support making the day a statutory holiday, and the answer partly addresses it by discussing consultation on commemorating reconciliation without committing to the bill.That is why we are looking very closely at the calls to action, and looking very closely at relationships with indigenous communities to figure out the best way to move forward on commemorating reconciliation.
23. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The question asks if the government will support the bill for a statutory holiday, but the answer deflects to general statements on relationships and celebrations without addressing support for the bill.We are working with indigenous peoples to establish a nation-to-nation relationship between the Inuit and the crown and a government-to-government relationship based on respect, partnership, and recognition of rights.
24. answered
    MarijuanaMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The question asks a clear yes-or-no on respecting provincial decisions to prohibit home production, and the answer directly states they listened to provinces and delayed implementation.We listened to them and agreed to their requests.
25. deflected
    MarijuanaMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the bill's timeline and purpose without addressing Quebec's cultivation rules or potential court conflict.This legislation will come into force on October 17.
26. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights refugee support instead of addressing the specific case of an alleged ISIS member in Canada.our government has proven to be a global leader in welcoming refugees and we have more than doubled Canada's refugee numbers.
27. deflected
    Public SafetyMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservatives for wanting political interference rather than committing to ICC referrals.I find it troubling that the Conservatives seem to want elected officials to directly intervene with police officers and tell them who should be arrested and when they should be arrested.
28. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms upcoming legislation but does not state whether it will fulfill UN Convention obligations.I am not going to break with parliamentary privilege, but I will confirm that we will be introducing this historic accessibility legislation before the House rises for the summer.
29. partly answered
    HealthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and need for research but provides no timeline or specifics on diagnostics and treatments.We are committed to working with those suffering from Lyme disease and with researchers to find the best approach to protect all Canadians.
30. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states opposition to Iran's actions and lists concrete measures taken.We led a resolution at the United Nations in November, calling on Iran to comply with its international human rights obligations.
31. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms defense of all minorities but does not specifically acknowledge Christian victims of genocide.We continue to support victims of Daesh from all different cultures and religions.
32. deflected
    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats general opposition to Iran without addressing the specific MP event or lobbying group.We deeply oppose Iran's support for terrorist organizations, for its threats toward Israel, its ballistic missile program, and its support for the murderous Assad regime.
33. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The question frames the closure with unsupported negative claims and asks the PM to stop it, while the answer ignores the specifics and pivots to general past Conservative failures.We know we need to do better on processing times.
34. misdirected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The question asks for a commitment on aquaculture transition, but the answer diverts to criticizing the NDP's provincial relations instead of addressing the federal policy request.he should have a conversation with his provincial counterparts, if he is not fighting with them as they are with their provincial counterparts in Alberta.
35. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. David Sweet (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The question directly seeks confirmation on a specific policy change, and the answer provides a clear yes/no confirmation without evasion.I can confirm that we are not considering removing Her Majesty from the oath of citizenship.
36. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Erin Weir (Independent) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The question asks about carbon pricing inclusion in equalization formulas, but the answer avoids it entirely by attacking other parties' environmental stances.The Conservatives do not even have a plan.