House advances military justice reforms amid veterans benefits clash

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1. deflected
   Veterans AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites privacy and an internal review instead of addressing the demand to apologize or revoke benefits.For privacy reasons, as the minister said yesterday, I cannot comment on specific cases.
2. deflected
   Veterans AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to general family-support principles and calls the case unique rather than addressing the funding decision.My colleague opposite knows that, unlike the Conservatives, we understand that when a veteran serves, his or her family serves as well.
3. deflected
   Veterans AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats privacy limits and family-service rhetoric without addressing the call for an apology.As the minister said yesterday, due to confidentiality, we cannot comment on this specific case.
4. misdirected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of political grandstanding instead of addressing the request for immediate resolution.It is sad to hear about cases like this one and to see political grandstanding happening over such a cruel tragedy.
5. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates family-service talking points and condolences without addressing the timeline or confidentiality claim.We understand that when veterans serve their country, their whole family serves with them.
6. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the need for consultation but does not directly rebut the claim that indigenous peoples are an after-thought.We want to consult first nations communities to figure out how to move forward together.
7. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the questioner for expecting the old approach rather than detailing new consultation steps.I am disappointed with the question from the member opposite.
8. answered
   TelecommunicationsMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the government's long-standing position on CRA telephone contact and prevention focus.The government has made it very clear that the Canada Revenue Agency does not approach its clients by telephone.
9. deflected
   TelecommunicationsMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives general CRA advice but never addresses what the Minister of Public Safety did about the scam.The Canada Revenue Agency has provided detailed information to help Canadians recognize scam emails and calls and protect themselves against fraud.
10. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the specific case via privacy review but ignores the VETS Canada funding question entirely.for privacy reasons, we cannot comment on this specific case.
11. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats sympathy and privacy but does not answer why veterans with mefloquine poisoning are not receiving treatment.We also take our responsibility to protect the privacy and rights of veterans and their families very seriously.
12. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists unrelated government initiatives instead of addressing the minister reversing the specific decision.We opened a centre of excellence on PTSD, launched a joint suicide prevention strategy, and reopened nine offices across the country that were closed by the Conservatives.
13. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites confidentiality and never addresses reversing the decision or siding with victims.However, we have to respect confidentiality, and that is what we on this side of the House will do.
14. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer offers sympathy and general family support statements but refuses to cancel the benefits as requested.What I can say today is that we respect this family and know that when a veteran serves in the army, so does their family.
15. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again cites confidentiality and offers no action on cancelling benefits for the convicted individual.I know that my colleague across the way would like me to say more on this particular case, but for reasons of confidentiality, we simply cannot provide more information on such a specific case.
16. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly describes the government's plan, legislation, and funding for removing abandoned vessels.It includes new legislation that puts this responsibility and liability on vessel owners to properly remove and dispose of these vessels.
17. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Minister directly agrees to the requested meeting before pivoting to broader spending.Absolutely, I will meet with him in my office.
18. partly answered
    MarijuanaMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Details scientific validation of the device but does not address overall police readiness timeline.The device that was approved was thoroughly tested by that committee and was subjected to significant testing by the National Research Council.
19. deflected
    MarijuanaMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids explaining the decision to proceed and instead highlights resources already provided.we have provided them with the resources, the authorities, the technology and the training they said that they needed to be ready.
20. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.Emphasizes process and court path without offering a concrete timeline or full plan.we will make sure that we take the time to get it right, and not rush like the Conservatives would do in the past.
21. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.Lists three specific procedural steps but stops short of a complete construction timeline.Today we have decided to do three things.
22. deflected
    Public TransportationMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts focus to national infrastructure totals without addressing the specific STC funding gap.Our plan for infrastructure is more than $187 billion, which will see investment in northern and rural communities in public transport.
23. partly answered
    Public TransportationMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Promises future good news and collaboration but supplies no concrete actions or timeline.There will be good news coming.
24. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.Attacks the opposition's record instead of outlining any construction plan.We will not take lessons from the Conservatives, who still believe that consulting indigenous people is a suggestion and not a legal obligation.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids any timeline and instead references past Conservative failures and court requirements.We must have a plan that addresses the concerns raised by the court of appeal.
26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps timelines and construction details by citing the court path and required consultations.The court has been clear and we will follow the path forward that the court has provided to us.
27. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking the previous government rather than addressing the request for a current plan.By failing to build new pipelines, the Conservatives got zero Canadian resources to new markets, costing Canadians billions of dollars a year.
28. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer addresses rail service improvements and ongoing evaluation but does not commit to a decision timeline.we are doing our homework with regard to ridership and are actively working with VIA Rail to fully evaluate our options when it comes to high frequency rail.
29. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses broadband and spectrum but does not address a specific cellular network strategy for regions.We began by reserving a portion of the spectrum to foster competition.
30. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record instead of addressing consequences for the minister.We will definitely not take lessons on ethics from the Conservatives opposite.
31. deflected
    EthicsMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates the report findings but does not explain why the minister continues to be defended.The commissioner has looked in detail into this particular situation and the report is very clear that no preferential treatment was given in this particular case.
32. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins a counter-attack on past Conservative corruption rather than addressing accountability.If we want to talk about being guilty, let me remind the members opposite of their time in government when they featured members in their own caucus in leg irons because of corruption.
33. deflected
    Small BusinessKevin Sorenson (Conservative) asked Mr. Richard Hébert (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes tax cuts without addressing the accusations of failure or calling small businesses tax cheats.that is why we lowered the small business tax rate to 9% to help business owners save up to $7,500 a year, reinvest in their businesses, and create more good jobs for the middle class.
34. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior Conservative minister instead of addressing the specific co-operative project proposed.One thing they can agree on though is that Jason Kenney jigged this program up so bad it actually hurt Canadian workers and Canadian businesses.
35. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes opposition parties and notes the business decision without confirming the process or Quebec laws.it is so interesting to hear from the Bloc Québécois members who, a bit like the NDP, want nothing to do with building pipelines in Canada.
36. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defers to the environment minister and avoids a direct yes-or-no stance on the project.I am confident that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change will carefully examine the issue; she will have the opportunity to answer my colleague's questions in the House at a later date.