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Monday, October 1, 2018 · sitting No. 329
Commons opens debate on military justice reforms in Bill C-77
The House devoted nearly half its time to second reading of Bill C-77, which would amend the National Defence Act. Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan said the bill would align military justice with a broader criminal-justice review and strengthen victim supports. Conservative MP James Bezan asked about the Beaudry Court Martial Appeal Court ruling on serious offences by service members, and NDP MP Randall Garrison said he would seek to remove section 98(c) that treats self-harm as a disciplinary offence.
During Question Period, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer asked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau whether the new USMCA agreement ends Buy America procurement rules. Trudeau said the deal provides stability for workers and investors but did not confirm an end to the policy. Conservative MP Tony Clement and Conservative MP Candice Bergen pressed Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale to reverse the transfer of Terri-Lynne McClintic to a healing lodge, while Goodale said he had asked the correctional service commissioner to review the decision and the underlying policies.
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Who held the floor · 2018-10-01
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Filipino Heritage Month
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Read the exchangeSupply Management
Bloc Québécois MP Marilène Gill said the new trade agreement opens further domestic market share to foreign dairy producers and fails to address steel and aluminum tariffs.
Read the exchangeNational Seniors Day
Liberal MP Fayçal El-Khoury and Liberal MP Jean Yip marked National Seniors Day and highlighted federal investments in the New Horizons for Seniors program and new seniors housing units.
Read the exchangeHealth
NDP MP Murray Rankin said the USMCA extension of patent protections will raise drug costs for patients with arthritis and Crohn's disease and urged immediate introduction of national pharmacare.
Read the exchangeVeterans Affairs
Conservative MP K. Kellie Leitch asked Veterans Affairs Minister Seamus O'Regan to ensure that veteran Mario Bonafacio receives support for a service-related neck injury after repeated claim denials.
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- deflectedInternational TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses dairy compensation but ignores the question on US subsidies concessions.
We worked with dairy industry stakeholders to make sure that they will be compensated for the market share we had to cede to the Americans.
- deflectedInternational TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses trade certainty but does not address the yes-or-no question on ending Buy America.
We have ended the uncertainty around trade in Canada, we have demonstrated that we can move forward and continue to grow our economy
- deflectedInternational TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the deal process but avoids confirming any end to Buy America policy.
Despite what Stephen Harper recommended about six months ago, we were not ready to sign any old deal.
- deflectedInternational TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the opposition's view of the deal instead of addressing softwood lumber tariffs.
I am sorry to hear that the official opposition's official position seems to be that this is a bad deal.
- deflectedInternational TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights chapter 19 and supply management but does not confirm an end to softwood tariffs.
Canadians right across the country understand that securing access to a North American market and demonstrating that we could stand up for the rules-based order by having an intact chapter 19 is a good thing.
- misdirectedInternational TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's trade stance rather than addressing the question on progressive gains and caving.
However, I understand that the NDP still does not like agreements and does not want to have any trade agreements with anyone in the world, including, it seems, the United States.
- partly answeredInternational TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly counters the claim of caving by stating supply management was protected, though without addressing subsidies.
on the contrary, we protected supply management.
- deflectedInternational TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP and lists other achievements instead of addressing the win-win claim or concessions.
unfortunately the NDP is not just opposed to all trade deals but especially progressive trade deals, which is a shame.
- partly answeredInternational TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses bringing the deal to Parliament but evades the core demand for transparency on impacts.
Of course, through the ratification process, we look forward to bringing this deal to Parliament.
- deflectedInternational TradeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Restates general success without specifying any economic benefits as asked.
That is exactly what we accomplished.
- deflectedInternational TradeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Thanks negotiators and offers vague praise instead of confirming or tabling any impact study.
This agreement will be good for Canadian workers and businesses.
- deflectedInternational TradePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Attacks the opposition's past advice rather than confirming whether Buy American policies end.
last week I think the Conservatives were urging us to capitulate.
- deflectedInternational TradePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Again attacks Conservatives' position and avoids answering what was gained on Buy American.
the Conservatives seem to have discovered a lot of Monday morning courage
- misdirectedInternational TradePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answers a different point about auto sector share prices instead of confirming end to steel and aluminum tariffs.
This deal is great for the car sector.
- partly answeredInternational TradePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Begins to address softwood lumber via chapter 19 but is cut off before fully answering the tariff question.
It is something called chapter 19.
- partly answeredInternational TradeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses supply management compensation but does not explain gains on aluminum, agriculture or softwood lumber.
our dairy farmers will receive fair and equitable compensation.
- deflectedInternational TradeMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reframes negotiation history and asserts preservation without addressing specific concessions or broken promise.
This deal preserves supply management.
- partly answeredJusticeTony Clement (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer provides background on classification and review process but avoids committing to reversal action.
I have asked the commissioner of corrections to examine the decision-making process to make sure that all policies were properly followed
- deflectedJusticeTony Clement (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats examination of policies without addressing the call for immediate policy direction or reversal.
I have asked her not only to look at the decision-making process to ensure that proper procedures and policies were followed, but also to look at the policies themselves
- partly answeredJusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges correspondence and states intent to review but does not address support for the motion or immediate action.
I look forward to reviewing in great detail the correspondence from the father of Tori Stafford.
- deflectedJusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defers to awaiting a report without engaging the question of using existing authority to reverse the transfer.
I will await very anxiously the report that I have requested from the commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada.
- deflectedHealthMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses general health care pride and drug access work but ignores the specific NAFTA impact and pharmacare question.
We continue to work with the provinces, territories and our partners to lower costs and ensure rapid access to prescription drugs.
- deflectedHealthMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats commitment to lowering prices without addressing patent extensions or immediate pharmacare introduction.
We are going to continue to work with provinces, territories and our partners to lower drug prices and provide timely access to medicines for all Canadians.
- deflectedJusticeMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reiterates request for commissioner review without addressing the direct call for the Prime Minister to reverse the decision.
I have asked the commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada to examine all the details of this particular case, including the processes by which the decisions were taken
- deflectedJusticeMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer disputes the premise but explains the general program without addressing the specific transfer decision.
the facts do not support the proposition that the hon. gentleman has just made.
- deflectedJusticeMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the double-standard accusation by promising a future response and sympathy.
the government is proceeding in this matter in a very conscientious way to determine that justice is done
- deflectedJusticeMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer focuses on an ongoing review without addressing the lodge's specific differences or immediate action.
We have asked for the review. The review is under way, not only of the decision-making process but of the policies themselves.
- deflectedPensionsMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights past pension actions but does not address the lack of announced consultations or the Sears case.
In the 2018 budget, we provided a road map that would include a whole-of-government approach when it comes to strengthening our pensions.
- partly answeredSeniorsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists specific senior supports but does not commit to or outline a national seniors strategy.
we increased the GIS for the most vulnerable seniors by almost $1,000 per year.
- partly answeredVeterans AffairsK. Kellie Leitch (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers to review the specific case but provides no timeline or assurance of support.
I invite the hon member to bring this to my further attention.
- misdirectedVeterans AffairsMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to a different veteran's case rather than addressing the listed accusations about benefits and programs.
our hearts go out to the family of Constable Campbell.
- deflectedVeterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites privacy then criticizes the prior government instead of addressing the benefits or blocking claims.
unlike the Harper Conservatives, we do understand that when a veteran serves, their entire family serves with them.
- deflectedDemocratic ReformMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes passing Bill C-76 without addressing the claim that it fails to stop foreign money or the PM's admission.
In Bill C-76 are tangible measures to ensure we can prevent foreign interference.
- partly answeredInternational TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the government's actions and offers compensation but does not address the specific percentages conceded or broken promises.
I want to assure dairy farmers that they will receive fair and equitable compensation.
- deflectedDemocratic ReformMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the request to quantify interference and instead urges support for the bill.
That is why I ask them to work with us at the procedure and House affairs committee to send Bill C-76 back to the House as soon as possible
- deflectedInternational TradeMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer asserts support for supply management without addressing the unanimous House motion or the claim of caving to the US.
It was a Liberal government that created the supply management system and it is a Liberal government that is preserving it.
- deflectedInternational TradeMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats a defense of supply management without addressing the specific concessions in each deal or the impact on Quebec.
We were able to preserve, protect and defend our supply management system throughout the CETA, TPP and NAFTA negotiations.