Commons advances tax treaty bill as Conservatives assail Liberal record

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1. deflected
   Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives general statements on safety and law enforcement without confirming or denying outreach to the individuals.what I can confirm is that this government takes the safety of all Canadians seriously.
2. deflected
   Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing the prior government and stating incarceration numbers without addressing outreach or justice measures for returnees.in 10 years of the previous government, it failed to take any action against any member who had committed terrorist acts in a foreign land.
3. deflected
   International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the deal broadly but does not explain the specific concessions on dairy or exports mentioned in the question.we refused to capitulate and we got a good deal for Canadians.
4. deflected
   International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins to rebut the premise but is cut off and does not address the steel tariffs question.when we were in the heat of the negotiations, all we heard from the Conservatives was that we were being too tough
5. deflected
   International TradeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to past Conservative criticism and retaliation policy without confirming whether steel tariffs ended.Now they want us to capitulate on steel and aluminum.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the government has a plan but does not respond to the request for an emergency debate on the IPCC report.Canadians know very well that we must fight climate change, and that is exactly what our government is doing.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the plan's ambition without addressing the adequacy of targets or provincial agreements.we do not share his pessimism about our ambitions.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes the importance of action and lists events but does not commit to changing targets or responding to the UN report.Our government has said consistently, since before the 2015 election, that we would have a plan to tackle climate change
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes government actions without addressing the call for a debate.I can assure our hon. colleague and all members of this House that our government is taking real action to deal with the challenge of climate change.
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    JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses procurement practices instead of addressing document access.When we formed government, we inherited a situation where the previous government had negotiated a $668 million sole-sourced contract.
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    JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer is incomplete and shifts to general statements about the navy.our government is delivering for Canadians by equipping the navy and the—
12. deflected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on mandate and past contract rather than ethics clearance.my mandate as Treasury Board president is to ensure due diligence in the expenditure of public funds
13. deflected
    JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). substantive question.States it's inappropriate to comment without answering the query.it would be inappropriate to comment on any court proceedings that are under way at this time
14. deflected
    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids agreeing or disagreeing by deferring to the commissioner.We take the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner very seriously.
15. partly answered
    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Indicates the member will follow the commissioner's advice without directly addressing committee role.the member has been in contact with the commissioner's office and will continue to respect and follow his advice.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Defers to legal process and appeals without addressing the monitoring concern directly.The government identified a number of errors of law in the decision and will appeal in order to clear up any uncertainty created
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses ending audits and new rules but ignores the court appeal and suggestion to target hate groups instead.That is why we ended the political activities audit program created by the Harper government.
18. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the revenue loss and references court issues but does not specify when Trans Mountain work will start.We are working very diligently to respond to the issues that have been identified by the federal court and we put forward a path to bring this project back on track in the right way.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer blames previous government and repeats general goals without addressing the timeline or office comparison.the decade of failure of the former Harper government to build a single pipeline to expand our non-U.S. market is the reason that we are losing billions of dollars in potential revenue
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer focuses on past Conservative failures and indigenous engagement rather than addressing Bill C-69 or the oil discount.the reason the previous government failed to build a single pipeline to non-U.S. markets over the 10 years of its tenure is that it never understood the importance of responding to environmental issues
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats statistics on past sales to the US and avoids any commitment on Bill C-69.When the Conservatives got into office in 2006, 99% of Alberta's oil was sold to the United States.
22. answered
    PensionsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the board is independent and expected to meet high ethical standards.We expect the CPPIB, like other Crown corporations, to live up to the highest standards of ethics and behaviour, and that is in fact exactly what it is doing.
23. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer describes concerns raised with Saudi minister and allies but does not address stopping weapons sales.I expressed Canada's deep concerns and asked for a thorough, transparent and credible investigation.
24. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states reliance on security agencies for review without committing to a ban.we have procedures in place with our security agencies to conduct reviews in such circumstances.
25. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms no compromise on security but does not address the specific request to exclude Huawei.We will rely on the expertise of our agencies and move forward in that regard.
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    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the opposition's past record instead of outlining planned actions.there is more Monday morning courage on the other side of the House
27. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition on human rights rather than addressing the UN commission question.we will take no lessons from the members opposite when it comes to standing up for women's rights
28. answered
    TransportMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the minister has ordered a fresh review of seatbelts on school buses.I have instructed my department to take an in-depth look at the question of seatbelts on buses
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    TransportMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the minister has ordered an in-depth look at seatbelts on school buses.I have instructed my department today to take an in-depth look at the question of seat belts on school buses.
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    Carbon PricingMr. Earl Dreeshen (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses monitoring and existing programs but does not address scrapping the carbon tax.There are programs that are available, but we hope they will not have to be used.
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    Carbon PricingMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the carbon tax policy without addressing calls to abandon it.putting a price on pollution is one of the most effective measures in dealing with the real challenge of climate change.
32. misdirected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to citing external reports rather than addressing the claim about who pays the tax.families can expect to be better off with the results of our plan being implemented.
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    Public SafetyMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Question assumes failure and attacks Liberals; answer pivots to blaming Harper Conservatives instead of addressing current preparedness.For almost a decade, the police urged the Harper Conservatives to provide them with new legislative authorities, for funding for training, for access to new technologies, and they failed to provide that.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Question raises concern about future broadcasting exemptions and calls for immediate action; answer notes ongoing review and investments but defers specifics to future legislation.Our legislation will be based on the very simple principle that those who participate in the system contribute to the system.
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    Public Services and ProcurementSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.Question demands use of compliant local stone and respect for heritage; answer directly confirms original stones will be used and notes Quebec sourcing for future phases.We will repair the fort using original Citadelle stones.
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    International TradeMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Question assumes betrayal of dairy farmers via trade deals and questions quality; answer affirms continued support for supply management and compensation.I can assure him that we will continue to support the supply management system.
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    International TradeMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Question accuses government of repeated failures on dairy in trade deals; answer reaffirms compensation and protection of supply management.We understand, as I said, that farmers will have some hit, but what we will do is fully and fairly compensate the dairy farmers in this country.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). rhetorical question.Rhetorical question demands halt to arms sales; answer acknowledges concern, notes diplomatic actions taken, but does not address sales policy.I agree with my colleague that Jamal Khashoggi's disappearance is very troubling.