Commons extends firearms bill debate with division set for Monday

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes Liberal economic record without addressing specific claims on pipelines, taxes or NAFTA.Our unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in 40 years.
2. deflected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to past Conservative tax policy instead of addressing current job and investment numbers.The Conservatives voted against the middle-class tax break.
3. misdirected
   The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses Conservatives of playing politics rather than addressing the pipeline and tax claims.It is a shame that the Conservatives are choosing to play politics on relations with the United States.
4. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservative record on veterans instead of addressing the specific Garnier benefits question.They nickelled and dimed those veterans.
5. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explicitly refuses to address the question on Garnier benefits.I will not answer that question.
6. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general infrastructure investment without explaining the bank's operating expenses or single project.The NDP made a very different choice.
7. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past spending but does not address the delay in new projects or the CEO's timeline.we have flowed billions of dollars to communities across this country for real investments now
8. deflected
   InfrastructureMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer contrasts NDP and Liberal paths without explaining the bank's expenses or lack of projects.Billions of dollars have been earmarked specifically for them
9. deflected
   InfrastructureMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses past Liberal investments but avoids specifying uses of infrastructure bank funds.Over the past three years, billions of dollars have been invested in our communities from coast to coast to coast, but yes, more investment is needed.
10. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights investments and retention efforts but does not address pilot shortages or the Australian plane purchase.We are taking action to boost retention of our women and men in uniform, including the tax-free allowance for international operations and more than $6 million a year to support military families.
11. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservatives and notes lower crossings but does not outline a plan for deportations or eligibility checks.The Harper Conservatives continue to politicize the issue by fearmongering and spreading false information.
12. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references a plan involving other governments but avoids addressing processing or deportation of ineligible claimants.Our government is working with provincial and municipal governments to manage the asylum claims compassionately and in accordance with international law and Canada's humanitarian values.
13. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Bob Saroya (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the question about American citizen crossers instead of addressing border pressure or backlogs.Surely the member opposite is not suggesting that we tear these infants from their mothers' arms and incarcerate them in cages.
14. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends compassion but attacks the question's premise rather than addressing the safe third country loophole.To suggest for a moment that people should be removed simply because, as toddlers, they happened to hold American citizenship by virtue of where they were born, is—
15. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges discomfort with the case but cites privacy and does not directly state whether benefits should be received.For privacy reasons, I cannot get into the case.
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms review of the court decision and duty to consult but does not address whether the process meets reconciliation standards.We are currently examining it.
17. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer restates general commitment and cites a judge's remark on counsel instead of addressing the $2.3 million spend or broken word.There are a few cases that, as the member knows, were difficult to settle.
18. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to attack a different Conservative member rather than addressing the Ethics Commissioner's finding on the fisheries minister.We cannot say the same about the conduct of the member for Haldimand—Norfolk who, when in cabinet, gave preferential treatment by funding a project connected with the Conservative Party after her own department had ruled it was ineligible for federal funding.
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    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer repeats that no preferential treatment occurred then shifts to Harper-era example instead of addressing consequences for the current minister.However, since the Conservatives have a short memory, I will remind my colleague opposite that Prime Minister Harper's chief of staff was found guilty by the commissioner after writing a personal cheque for $90,000 to a senator to try to hide their corruption.
20. deflected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites a National Post report and attacks the member's constituents instead of addressing the carbon tax's impact on small businesses or Saskatchewan's plan.It is disappointing in the extreme that the member opposite would dip into the pockets of her constituents so they can make pollution free again.
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    Carbon PricingMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats net-benefit claim and job numbers but does not address affordability concerns or the request to stop raising taxes on families.Since we were elected and came into office, the economy has added half a million jobs and emissions are going down.
22. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses pipeline safety investments and oversight but does not answer when faulty parts will be replaced or confirm knowledge of their location in the purchased pipeline.We have also invested $17.4 million in the National Energy Board to enhance pipeline oversight and monitoring activities.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer states the government's process has not changed and avoids promising never to revive Energy East.Our government would have used the same assessment process for the energy east pipeline as it did for other major projects that were approved.
24. answered
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly acknowledges discomfort with the decision and states a review has been requested, addressing the core question about benefits.In this case, I have asked that the department go back and review the decision for me to look at.
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    Veterans AffairsMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer diverts to PTSD treatment statistics without addressing whether Garnier should receive benefits.If people raise their hand and need treatment for PTSD, they will receive that treatment in 96% of cases.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites privacy issues and refuses to engage further on the benefits question.there are privacy issues around this case and I am not going to take it any further.
27. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states a review of the judgment was requested but does not address the core question on benefits.once again, I have asked my officials to go back to review the judgment and to come back to me with that review.
28. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the arms export policy and prior contract commitments in response to the human rights query.our government is fully committed to creating a stronger and more rigorous arms export control system through Bill C-47
29. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to investigating the unpaid invoice but provides no immediate resolution or details.I will be sure to look into this problem and get back to the House with an answer.
30. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general small business support measures without addressing the exclusion criteria or tariff relief fund.we have put in place measures with our neighbour to the south during these challenging times, to aid small businesses in a variety of different industries.
31. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to the government's gender-based violence strategy and attacks the opposition's sincerity rather than addressing the benefits question.It is wonderful to see that colleagues from the opposite side are on board with our plan.
32. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of playing political games instead of addressing the timeline for reviewing the benefits decision.At one point, Canadians are going to help the Conservatives understand that they should not play these disgusting political games the way they do.
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    Veterans AffairsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer requests to let the debate rest instead of addressing whether non-veterans should receive benefits.out of respect for the family of Constable Campbell, can we simply let this debate rest for now?
34. partly answered
    TransportMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the anchorage issue and ongoing study but does not commit to immediate removal.We are in a period of a one-year interim study to find a better solution.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states a review was requested without addressing whether non-veterans should receive benefits.I have asked the department to get back to me with a review of the decision.
36. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general support for infrastructure without explaining the Muskrat Falls investment decision.We have announced loan guarantees for Newfoundland and Labrador to ensure that this project moves ahead.
37. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates working with provinces but does not disclose details of behind-the-scenes transactions.We have worked with Newfoundland and Labrador to ensure that this project is sustainable and creates good jobs.
38. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses collaboration and ongoing work on relocation options for the community.This work is ongoing and includes an action plan that reflects the community's culture, priorities and options for relocation.
39. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides the schedule for upcoming bills as requested.