Commons defers vote on NDP housing motion to October 2

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates negotiating goals without addressing the missed meeting.Our negotiators are tough because they are doing their job.
2. deflected
   International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats objectives and ends by attacking the opposition instead of providing tariff assurances.The Conservatives want to sign any old deal quickly at any time.
3. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes prior Conservative action and a review request but avoids committing to reversing the decision.the minister has asked that the commissioner of Correctional Service of Canada review this decision to ensure that it was taken properly and in accordance with long-standing policy.
4. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates the 2014 timeline and review without using the authority to reverse the placement.The Conservatives should know that the minister does not control the security classification of individual prisoners because that is exactly what the member for Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis confirmed in the past.
5. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as word games and restates facts without addressing use of authority.I will let Canadians determine who is playing word games with talks of condos.
6. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the project was cancelled and outlines review criteria if re-proposed.If people want to propose projects, we will always review them.
7. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites an investigation and court proceedings rather than addressing the timeline for changing approach.Of course, as this case is currently before the courts, we cannot comment further at this time.
8. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms consultation and UNDRIP support without committing to the requested cabinet session.We will continue to listen to all voices, those in favour of projects and those opposed to projects, to make sure that we work together to get the right path for Canada.
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts focus to who should be consulted rather than committing to cabinet meeting with knowledge keepers.Several indigenous communities have signed agreements concerning this pipeline and support it.
10. deflected
    JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer recounts history and review process without addressing reversal request.I have asked the commissioner of the Correctional Service to review every dimension of this case
11. deflected
    JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats review by commissioner without committing to immediate policy change or reversal.she is also examining the question of whether those policies are in fact the right ones
12. deflected
    JusticeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states lack of ministerial authority and points to commissioner review instead of reversal.the legislation does not give the minister or the government the authority to intervene
13. deflected
    JusticeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again defers entirely to commissioner examination without addressing the transfer reversal.the very issues that have been referred to by this hon. member in her question are issues that will be very carefully examined by the commissioner
14. deflected
    JusticeMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer denies trivialization and restates review request, avoiding apology or revocation.no member of the House has ever trivialized the circumstances that we are dealing with
15. misdirected
    JusticeMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer turns to criticize previous government's 2014 decision rather than addressing current transfer or apology.that description applied in 2014 when the decision was taken by the previous government
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges issues and promises support for treatment centre but does not address funding, meeting refusal or river cleanup.I have promised to support them in the development of a treatment centre for the people who have suffered from contamination
17. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to looking into special education funding and references Jordan's principle but does not address the claimed cut or refusal to fund.I am surprised to hear what the member is saying about special education and I will look into that immediately.
18. deflected
    Veterans AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses town halls and benefit explanations without addressing the request for an apology or the alleged public attack.That is why I have hosted over 40 veteran town halls across the country.
19. deflected
    Veterans AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states a general policy on court cases and declines to comment further due to an appeal, avoiding the apology request.However, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further on this specific case because it is currently being appealed.
20. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats talking points on town halls and benefit explanations without engaging the call to apologize or listen to officials.That is why I hosted more than 40 town halls with veterans and why we are working so hard to explain the pension for life as clearly as possible.
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    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends communication efforts and counters 'misleading rhetoric' but sidesteps the specific accusation of attacking the veteran.When I see an article that has misleading rhetoric, saying that we are trying to make people swallow our programs or that the $10 billion we are investing is flim-flam, it is my responsibility to say no, it is not.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer affirms recognition of rights and a new framework but does not commit to the requested cabinet meeting with knowledge keepers.The framework will ensure that Canada moves from a denial of rights approach to one that recognizes and affirms those rights, and we will be glad to work further with the member opposite in perfecting those rights.
23. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses marine shipping and killer whale concerns raised in the question but does not respond to the call to cancel the pipeline.We focused on the plight of the killer whales.
24. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines a policy review on benefits to family members but does not confirm whether payments to the specific individual have stopped.I directed them to, first of all, ensure that the services received by a family member of a veteran are related to the veteran's service, and where they are not, that the case be reviewed by a senior official
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the specific motion and payments by citing privacy and pivoting to general mental health policy.For privacy reasons, we cannot comment on the specifics of this case.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats privacy refusal and shifts to family supports and office reopenings instead of addressing benefits eligibility.For privacy reasons, we cannot comment on the specifics of this case, but I will say that unlike the Harper Conservatives, we understand that when a veteran serves, his family serves with him.
27. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the comparison of rights and instead promotes town halls and pension explanations.That is why I have hosted over 40 veterans town halls across the country.
28. answered
    International TradeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly lists concrete support measures for workers facing NAFTA-related job risks.That is why we have made up to $2 billion available to defend and protect their interests.
29. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms no bad deal and ongoing talks but does not detail a contingency plan for auto tariffs.We are going to remain firm on that principle, because Canadians expect us to stand up for them.
30. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to small-business tax cuts and clean economy instead of addressing investment declines or Trump assistance.In particular, I note the support we are giving to small businesses by lowering the small-business tax to 9%, the lowest in the G7.
31. deflected
    International TradeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer counters with recession history and recent growth stats rather than tackling the investment and Trump claims.We found ourselves with the fastest growth among G7 countries in 2017.
32. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights existing Davie contracts but does not address awarding the Obelix supply ship.This summer, I had the pleasure of visiting Davie shipyard and announcing a $610-million contract for the acquisition of three interim icebreakers for our Coast Guard.
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    International DevelopmentMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes a funding initiative without addressing pension investment trust or domestic investment failures.That is why we will contribute $20 million to the global infrastructure hub that will bring together public and private investors to develop critical infrastructure projects that will benefit everyone, including women and girls, strengthen their communities and connect global markets.
34. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges urgency indirectly by referencing upcoming legislation but restates prior investments without new timeline.We are going to receive their recommendations and pass legislation with a very clear provision: Everyone who participates in the system has to contribute to it, and there will be no free passes.
35. answered
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly apologizes to the widow while explaining the underlying position on torture.I apologize for not being more sensitive at the standing committee to Mrs. Basnicki, a 9/11 widow, about her loss.
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    Rail TransportationMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites existing TSB recommendations and prior actions instead of addressing a new commission of inquiry.the Transportation Safety Board has carefully examined the tragedy that took place in Lac-Mégantic and made many recommendations, which we are currently implementing.
37. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes Parliament could reflect on citizenship but pivots to aid spending without committing to revocation action.Aung San Suu Kyi's honorary citizenship is something that Parliament could reflect on.
38. deflected
    International TradeMaxime Bernier (Independent) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends supply management without engaging the NAFTA tariff or auto industry risk question.The fact of the matter is that we are the party that implemented supply management and we are the government that will support supply management.
39. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists the planned House business for the requested weeks in direct response.this afternoon, we will continue debate on the NDP opposition motion.