Liberals impose time allocation on CPTPP bill amid opposition protests

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1. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains legal constraints and a review process without stating agreement or disagreement on the transfer.As reports have shown, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act does not permit politicians to make one-off decisions in regard to the placement of individual inmates.
2. partly answered
   International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms preservation of supply management and compensation but does not address specific concessions received on U.S. dairy subsidies.With regard to market shares, we promised farmers that they would receive full and fair compensation.
3. deflected
   International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights overall deal benefits and lists Conservative supporters instead of specifying U.S. measures eliminated on dairy subsidies.I want to give a specific shout-out to the many Conservatives, from Brad Wall to Scott Moe, Brian Pallister, Brian Mulroney, Kim Campbell, Jean Charest, Rona Ambrose and James Moore, who all stood up for—
4. deflected
   International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to criticizing Conservatives' past record on pharmacare rather than quantifying increased costs from the deal.It is wonderful to hear the Conservatives suddenly preoccupied with prescription drug costs, because they have never wanted to do anything on that.
5. deflected
   International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservatives' prior negotiating stance instead of confirming whether steel and aluminum tariffs were eliminated.I have to admit I am surprised on this one, given that just last year Stephen Harper and the Conservatives were imploring us to capitulate and accept any deal at any price.
6. answered
   International TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly confirms elimination of chapter 11 and its rationale without evasion.we are very pleased to have eliminated chapter 11, which has cost Canadians $300 million over the years.
7. answered
   International TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reaffirms elimination of chapter 11 and its costs in direct response to the accusation.Chapter 11 has cost the Canadian government hundreds of millions of dollars over the years, which is why we are pleased that we signed an agreement that eliminates chapter 11.
8. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the court ruling and outlines consultation principles but does not address the contradiction with prior statements that the project will be built.We know that proper, deep consultation with indigenous peoples is essential for moving forward on any projects.
9. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges differing indigenous views and ongoing work on consultations but does not address whether post-decision consultation meets Supreme Court requirements or the right to say no.We recognize that improvements can be made to the consultations and to partnerships with first nations, and we are working on that in the meaningful way required by the court.
10. deflected
    JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the yes-or-no vote question by citing legal limits on ministerial intervention and noting the transfer occurred under the prior government.As news articles have shown, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act does not allow politicians to make decisions on individual inmate transfers.
11. deflected
    JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the vote request and emotional appeal by reiterating the prior government's role and the need for independent review without political interference.The inmate was transferred from a maximum-security facility to a medium-security facility in 2014, under the Conservatives.
12. misdirected
    JusticeTony Clement (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioners as playing a repulsive game of politicizing tragedy instead of addressing the request to vote for the motion or order the transfer.the Conservatives continue to play a very dangerous and, quite frankly, repulsive game of politicizing a tragedy and speaking for others who they have no business speaking for.
13. deflected
    JusticeTony Clement (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the historical comparison and action request by restating that ministers do not intervene case-by-case and quoting past Conservative statements.as has been demonstrated, the minister does not intervene on a case-by-case basis.
14. misdirected
    JusticeLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the opposition of ambulance-chasing and contempt for the law rather than addressing whether backbenchers might support the motion or the transfer issue.This is about the contrast between a party and a government that respects the rules and respects the independence of our judicial system, that appreciates the professionalism of our correctional services, and a party of ambulance-chasing politicians who are quite frankly demonstrating a contempt for the principles of law and debate in the House.
15. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the consultation process and court ruling by committing to further talks but does not explain why the government chose not to appeal.we thank the court for its clarifications on what to do to engage in even better consultations with indigenous peoples, to show them that we are serious and that we sincerely want to have new nation-to-nation relationships with indigenous peoples.
16. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer pivots to LNG Canada success instead of addressing consultation on Trans Mountain or free prior informed consent.A great example is the LNG Canada announcement that highlighted how much we could work with indigenous peoples.
17. answered
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the legal barrier preventing ministerial intervention on individual placements.As reports have shown, the Corrections and Conditional Release Act does not permit politicians to make one-off decisions in regard to the placement of individual inmates.
18. partly answered
    JusticeMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges public concern and notes the 2014 reclassification but does not address reversing the healing lodge decision.In 2014, the individual in question was reclassified from a maximum- to a medium-security facility.
19. answered
    JusticeMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the legal limits on ministerial action and notes the review of procedures.The corrections act does not permit a minister to weigh in directly on the classification of an individual prisoner.
20. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer abandons the policy question to accuse the opposition of playing politics with the tragedy.They want to play politics with a heinous tragedy.
21. answered
    International TradeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms countermeasures remain until tariffs are lifted and restates the goal of protecting workers.Canada's countermeasures will remain in place until the unfair steel and aluminum tariffs are lifted.
22. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes elimination of ISDS in USMCA but does not commit to barring it from all future agreements.However, yes, we also got rid of the investor-state dispute resolution system, which has cost the federal government more than $300 million in penalties and legal fees.
23. answered
    International TradeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms tariffs remain and states countermeasures will stay until they are removed.Our countermeasures will remain in place until the unfair tariffs on steel and aluminum are removed.
24. deflected
    International TradeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's past stance instead of addressing the tariffs' impact on workers.I am surprised to hear the Conservatives playing Monday morning quarterback, considering that last year, Stephen Harper and the Conservatives begged us to give in and accept an agreement at any cost.
25. deflected
    International TradePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to praising other Conservatives rather than stating when steel tariffs will be removed.That is why former Conservative prime ministers like Brian Mulroney and Kim Campbell, premiers like Brad Wall, Scott Moe and Brian Pallister and others stood strongly on team Canada to make sure we negotiated a good and right deal.
26. deflected
    International TradePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists deal features but does not address why concessions were made without removing tariffs.we got rid of the ratchet clause.
27. misdirected
    International TradeMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to auto sector praise instead of explaining actions on steel and aluminum tariffs affecting tool manufacturers.I know well, having heard from many Canadians in Windsor and across southwestern Ontario, that they are very pleased we have moved forward to secure the auto industry in southwestern Ontario and in Windsor.
28. deflected
    International TradeMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites union leaders' praise rather than explaining the logic or timeline for ending penalties on small businesses.The members opposite do not have to take my word for it.
29. deflected
    International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates wins on other clauses but avoids confirming removal of steel and aluminum tariffs.we will continue to stand up for Canadians in the steel and aluminum sector.
30. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states a policy review is underway but declines to address the specific case or explain ongoing benefits.The member knows well that I cannot talk about the specifics of any individual case on the floor of the House.
31. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes policy changes to prevent recurrence but does not confirm if benefits continue or when justice will be delivered.the minister took steps to change the policy so that this kind of thing will never happen again.
32. deflected
    JusticeMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives a general statement on justice values without addressing the specific request for bestiality law changes.we take the integrity of our justice system very seriously and will continue to look for ways to improve it
33. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states Canada's actions and concerns regarding the village demolition and two-state solution.Canada has been actively communicating with Israeli officials to prevent this demolition
34. deflected
    Carbon PricingCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservatives and restating carbon pricing policy instead of addressing the new provincial rejection.I continue to find it puzzling as to why Conservatives insist on making pollution free
35. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the review process and interim principles but does not directly confirm agreement on including upstream/downstream impacts.Direct and upstream impacts were reviewed under our interim principles, announced in January 2016
36. misdirected
    Points of OrderLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Mr. Dan Vandal (Liberal). substantive question.The answer from a different member apologizes for unrelated behaviour instead of addressing the request for an apology from the Prime Minister.I would like to apologize to the House of Commons for some unparliamentary behaviour I exhibited yesterday
37. deflected
    Points of OrderAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids ruling on the term and instead criticizes the use of family stories in debate.dragging in the name of a family, or indeed the stories of tragedy, should not be a cause for political attacks in this place