Commons debates family justice bill as trade and justice issues surface in question period

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1. deflected
   International TradeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses sovereignty rights but does not specify any exchange obtained for the concession.Nothing in this agreement infringes on Canada's sovereign right to develop a trade relationship with any country of its choosing.
2. deflected
   International TradeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The response attacks the Conservatives for not congratulating the government instead of naming any economic advantage.I am mystified that the Conservatives are not congratulating us on the unbelievable deal that we signed on Sunday evening.
3. deflected
   International TradeMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise by stating sovereignty without addressing the vassal-state claim or the specific article.we will take no lessons from the Conservatives.
4. partly answered
   JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains that placement decisions rest with corrections staff and notes a review was requested, but does not address reversing the decision.The Corrections and Conditional Release Act makes individual placement decisions on inmates the responsibility of corrections staff, not politicians.
5. partly answered
   JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates that decisions belong to professional staff and a review was ordered, without committing to a broad policy or reversal.Under the corrections act, decisions on inmate management are the responsibility of professional corrections staff, not politicians.
6. deflected
   International TradeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the government's firm position and counter-tariffs but does not explain why the new agreement left tariffs in place.Our position remains firm and clear.
7. deflected
   International TradeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats that the government is fighting the tariffs and imposed counter-tariffs without providing a plan or timeline.Canadians and Quebeckers in the aluminum industry know that we are currently fighting these tariffs.
8. deflected
   International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes the government's strong position and counter-tariffs but does not address the failure to secure an exemption.They know that we have imposed counter-tariffs of $16 billion on these 232 measures, which are completely unjustified.
9. deflected
   International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks NDP stance on USMCA instead of addressing the proposed task force.I am always somewhat baffled by the NDP position.
10. deflected
    Carbon PricingCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer criticizes Manitoba's flip-flop rather than confirming respect for provinces or abandoning the tax.It obviously thinks that pollution should be free.
11. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMike Lake (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking Conservatives on climate instead of confirming whether Paris targets will be met.I cannot wait to see the Conservative Party's plan to tackle climate change
12. partly answered
    Carbon PricingMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states a federal plan will apply and refunds will be issued but does not address abandoning the tax.Canadians know very well that if a province does not have a plan to honour the commitments made two years ago, a federal plan will apply.
13. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends the plan and attacks Harper era instead of addressing exemptions or admitting failure.Unfortunately, the members of the party opposite do not get it.
14. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Ted Falk (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer begins redefining failure but cuts off without addressing the carbon tax cancellation or exemptions.Failure is not recognizing that there is a price on pollution—
15. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservative beliefs and promotes Liberal record instead of addressing provincial jurisdiction or axing the tax.When are the Conservatives going to get with the program that we can grow the economy
16. partly answered
    Dairy IndustryMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends supply management and promises compensation but does not address whether the agreement was good for farmers.We will fully and fairly compensate our farmers and make sure they continue to succeed.
17. deflected
    Dairy IndustryMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer emphasizes protection of supply management without addressing the specific concessions mentioned.We protected it. This agreement will provide access to markets, but the most important thing is that the future of supply management is not in question.
18. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The response outlines their consultation approach without addressing the call to appeal or seek a stay.We are not starting over. We are building on the relationships that we have, the information we have gathered and the consultations we have done to date.
19. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record instead of addressing the current plan for the pipeline.we will take no lessons from the Conservatives.
20. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record instead of addressing the current plan for the pipeline.As for the Conservatives, they disregard the Federal Court of Appeal's decision and they disregard consulting with first nations.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record instead of addressing the current plan for the pipeline.When they took office in 2006, 99% of our oil exports went to the United States.
22. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes general cultural policy without committing to the specific actions taken by France.If people participate in this system, they will contribute to the system. There will be no free ride.
23. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Mrs. Deborah Schulte (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights investments and standards without addressing the 90% expert survey or the accusation of favoring the wealthy.We have made historic investments in the CRA for the fight against tax cheats.
24. answered
    JusticeTony Clement (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the legal constraints on ministerial action and the review requested.Section 28 of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act says that inmate placement decisions must be made by the Correctional Service of Canada.
25. deflected
    JusticeTony Clement (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the direct request by invoking general principles and an external quote rather than addressing the placement decision.This may be unpopular to voice but I'm concerned with politicians being the ones who decide how any particular individual offender is treated.
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    JusticeMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites statutory limits and history but does not engage the call to act on the victim's family's request.As much as he might like to, the Minister of Public Safety cannot simply overrule laws, including the ones created by Conservative governments.
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    JusticeMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to prior classification and procedural norms instead of responding to the demand to reverse the placement.that particular inmate was reclassified from maximum security to medium security under the previous government.
28. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Filomena Tassi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists government programs but does not address the specific complaint about travel and prescription costs for northern elders.this government has invested $2 billion in rural and northern communities, including projects that support food security, local roads, renewable energy and enhanced broadband connectivity.
29. partly answered
    SeniorsMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Filomena Tassi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes past CPP changes and future consultations but does not explain why no hearings have occurred yet.our government committed in the 2018 budget to consulting with stakeholders on this issue.
30. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer corrects a claimed typo and blames prior cuts instead of addressing the 2030 hearing date.I rarely get the opportunity to stand up to correct a typographical error, which was the case in this matter.
31. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for politicizing the issue and cites past cuts rather than answering the cost and delay questions.The Conservatives continue to politicize the issue by fearmongering and spreading misinformation.
32. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again references prior funding cuts and capacity restoration without addressing the removal rate or ongoing costs.We are restoring that capacity to deal with asylum seekers in an effective way.
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    Canada Post CorporationMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses labor negotiations without addressing the request to direct Canada Post on ballot delivery.our government, unlike the party opposite, respects the collective bargaining process and believes in the ability of parties to work together to renew their collective agreement.
34. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and states work is ongoing but provides no timeline or commitment to immediate elimination of the clause.I can assure that member and the House that we are indeed working diligently on this file.
35. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers a private discussion instead of addressing any government discussions or planned actions on air quality.I would be very happy to speak with the member opposite about this matter.
36. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer denies interference and notes the report was released but does not address releasing any original or doctored versions.
37. deflected
    Rail TransportationMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the questioner's performance and reiterates the matter is closed rather than addressing the call for a public inquiry.I regret my colleague's performance.
38. deflected
    International TradeMaxime Bernier (Independent) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the existing policy and compensation plan but does not engage with the suggestion to buy back quotas or abolish the system.We have and will continue to support the supply management system in this country.
39. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists the planned legislative business for the specified weeks.this afternoon we will continue second reading of Bill C-78 , the family justice act.