House debates accessible Canada act as question period focuses on border and veterans

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1. answered
   Public SafetyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly provides an update on federal assistance and specific actions taken.We have co-operated completely with local officials, including today in providing geomatic mapping services to both the provinces of Ontario and Quebec
2. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the minister's misstatement but avoids the deportation statistics raised.My intention was to explain how people who were deemed ineligible after exhausting all due process were in fact removed.
3. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to general commitments and attacks the opposition instead of addressing the plan request.Contrary to what fearmongering Conservatives would have everyone believe, on our watch, the number of applications processed over the past year has gone up by 50%.
4. misdirected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer redefines terminology and discusses legal process rather than providing the removal count.individuals who come to our country, crossing into Canada seeking protection and asylum as they flee from persecution, are not illegal crossers and are dealt with according to law.
5. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains due process but does not state how many remain or their locations.The people that the member opposite is referring to are still engaged in that process, and when those processes are complete, the law will take effect.
6. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to dialogue but does not confirm whether the constitutional duty was met in this case.We believe that we will engage with them in a meaningful two-way dialogue and listen to their concerns very, very carefully
7. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general principles without addressing the claim of predetermined outcome.Canadians expect us to work hard to make sure that we are expanding our resource market beyond the U.S. market.
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references the court ruling and next steps but does not address whether all concerns will be resolved.The court has acknowledge that we put a framework in place that was sound and that we engaged in good faith with the indigenous peoples, and we will continue to do so.
9. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges shortfall and commits to improvement but does not directly address why repeating the process will succeed.Yes, we fell short on the implementation of that framework and we have committed to do better, and we will do better.
10. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the demand to revoke benefits by citing privacy and deferring to officials.I cannot comment on the specifics of this case because it also involves a veteran.
11. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again defers to officials without addressing revocation of benefits.once again, I will return when my officials have come back and told me exactly how this happened.
12. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites privacy and investigation without committing to stop payments.For privacy reasons, we cannot comment on this case.
13. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats privacy limitation and investigation without action on payments.for privacy reasons, we cannot comment on this case.
14. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to criticizing opposition for sharing information instead of addressing the payments.I should not have to remind the members opposite that their sharing of personal medical information of veterans for political gain is doubly the reason that we must protect veterans' personal information.
15. deflected
    Veterans AffairsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer focuses on privacy rights of veterans without committing to stop payments.I will not back down from protecting the rights of a veteran and a veteran's family and their right to privacy in this case.
16. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses environmental concerns and investments but does not directly respond to abandoning the pipeline.In the context of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, we have made significant investments in spill prevention through the oceans protection plan.
17. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general market goals without addressing whether Energy East will be revived.We will move forward on this project in the right way, respecting the environment and at the same time engaging with indigenous peoples in a meaningful two-way dialogue.
18. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservative record instead of providing the requested plan for Trans Mountain.When they took office in 2006, 99% of oil exports went to the United States.
19. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats past Conservative failures rather than outlining any current plan or timeline.the Conservatives had 10 years to expand our global markets.
20. misdirected
    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to general job numbers and growth instead of addressing manufacturing job losses tied to pipeline delays.Since we formed government in 2015, over 540,000 good-quality jobs have been created.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises energy sector support without stating any plan or timeline for the affected First Nations.We have more confidence than the Harper Conservatives did in our energy sector.
22. partly answered
    Child CareMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes the existing $7.5 billion plan but does not commit to a universal national program.We have put an ambitious plan in place to invest $7.5 billion over the next 10 years, the first plan of its kind in Canadian history.
23. partly answered
    Child CareMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights recent investments but does not commit to a full national program addressing regional shortages.We announced just last week the first ever distinctions-based investments with our indigenous peoples
24. partly answered
    Small BusinessErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges listening to businesses but does not address exempting boats from tariffs.We are certainly listening to businesses to make sure that we get it right and that we deal with any problems in the implementation of those tariffs.
25. deflected
    Small BusinessErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general support measures but does not address streamlining the process or providing support within a month.The teams are working through the night to get these resources out to those who are most affected.
26. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids the specific question about allocation amounts and favouring big business by restating the funding package.Our teams are working very hard to establish the process for directing the funding to those who need it.
27. partly answered
    Small BusinessMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Acknowledges small business importance and mentions BDC but sidesteps the broader accusations about past policies.We have always stood for and supported small businesses.
28. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Describes government actions on plastics but does not commit to the motion or binding targets.We were pleased to see several new supporters of the charter and to announce the government's commitment to diverting 75% of plastic waste from its operation in 2030
29. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Outlines funding and commitments but does not announce the specific buffer or protections asked.over $27.5 million is going to be invested over five years in the development and early implementation of the action plan for the Wood Buffalo National Park world heritage site.
30. deflected
    The EnvironmentPeter Van Loan (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Broadens to national water quality without addressing the specific fund cancellation.We have allocated significant funding to address water quality issues across this country, both fresh water and salt water.
31. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Notes the ongoing assessment without providing a timeline or commitment to list.The assessment process of other possible listings is ongoing.
32. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Emphasizes legal process without committing to immediate action as per the motion.We are taking the steps that are appropriate in the circumstances and the results will be published in due course in the Canada Gazette
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    Public Services and ProcurementMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids any commitment to a hard start date and pivots to contrasting the current government with the previous one.We are validating bids in order to ensure we select a warship that is best for the navy while growing the economy and creating good middle-class jobs for Canadians.
34. answered
    International TradeMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms the government's intent to defend supply management as requested.we are the party that implemented supply management and we are the government that is going to defend supply management.
35. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the process and due diligence but does not engage the expert's specific concerns about the stone or Liberal interests.The Department of National Defence is doing its due diligence to ensure that the winning stone adheres to the heritage qualification, because we understand the importance of this to Quebec City.
36. deflected
    International TradeMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats a general defense of supply management without addressing the timing of concessions or the election-related claim.we are the party that implemented supply management, and we are the government that is going to defend supply management.
37. deflected
    International TradeMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer offers personal background and broad support for supply management but sidesteps the question about which government is telling the truth on concessions.Every member on this side of the House supports supply management.
38. partly answered
    The EnvironmentHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges northern challenges and ongoing work but does not commit to granting the requested exemptions.As we move forward, we will continue to work with the Government of Nunavut and the member opposite to ensure that we do it in a way that will have a practical reduction on emissions, but that also recognizes the unique needs of those living in Canada's north.