Liberals impose time limit on elections modernization bill

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1. deflected
   Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the carbon tax benefits and rebates but ignores the hypocrisy claim entirely.A family of four in Ontario will receive $307 back for climate action expenses.
2. partly answered
   Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the rationale for the industrial system but does not justify why it differs from small businesses.The system we are following for trade-exposed industry is the same followed in Quebec, in British Columbia, in California and in Europe.
3. deflected
   Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites expert support for carbon pricing instead of addressing whether the government collects more than it rebates.carbon pricing continues to be the most cost-effective option for achieving emissions reductions—
4. deflected
   Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses support for small businesses on efficiency but avoids the exemption comparison.We are supporting small businesses. We will be providing $1 billion through our climate plan in Ontario that will help support small businesses to be more energy efficient to save money.
5. answered
   Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that small businesses pay the same price on pollution as large emitters.we have already said that there is going to be a price on pollution, and everyone is going to pay the price on pollution, whether one is a big industrial emitter or a small business.
6. deflected
   Foreign AffairsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates human rights commitments and reviews without addressing the invented billion-dollar figure.we are actively reviewing existing export permits to Saudi Arabia.
7. deflected
   Foreign AffairsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the review of permits without addressing the claim of inventing numbers.we are actively reviewing Saudi Arabia's existing export permits.
8. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines ongoing reviews and past actions but does not specify what they are waiting for.We have frozen arms export permits before when we have had concerns about their potential misuse, and we will not hesitate to do so again.
9. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The response addresses the arms sales issue by noting an active review but does not answer when sales will stop.we are actively reviewing the situation with respect to our contract with Saudi Arabia.
10. deflected
    Carbon PricingEd Fast (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the loaded question and instead quotes supporters of carbon pricing.Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of England, said, "You need a price on carbon, a price on pollution.... Canada, as of today, can have both.... [It will] unlock...investment decisions which will make...more low-carbon economy."
11. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the Conservatives and changes the subject rather than addressing the double standard claim.I am very surprised to see the member across the aisle opposing all the parties in Quebec.
12. partly answered
    Carbon PricingMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the impact on farmers by noting exemptions but does not fully explain why beef producers face higher costs.Our plan exempts farm fuels and diesels used for on-farm use.
13. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The response avoids the tax question and instead criticizes Conservatives for lacking a climate plan.why will the Conservatives not admit that climate change is real and that there is a cost that Canadians are paying right now
14. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses climate change costs broadly but ignores the specific exemption request for small manufacturers.we just had a report from the United Nations a couple of weeks ago.
15. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The response sidesteps the shell game accusation and references Patrick Brown instead of addressing the tax claim.it is very interesting that the member on the opposite side was the same member who supported Patrick Brown and Patrick Brown supported putting a price on pollution.
16. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the Saudi arms deal by condemning the murder and noting a review of permits but does not detail a worker protection plan.we are actively reviewing existing export permits to Saudi Arabia.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer promotes carbon pricing but ignores the direct question on Energy East.We are standing with the people of Quebec, who know that we have to tackle climate change, that we have to put a price on pollution, and that we can grow our economy.
18. deflected
    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites sub judice to avoid providing the requested date.when there is a matter such as that which is sub judice , it is not only inappropriate for ministers to respond, but it is inappropriate for the question to be placed
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    EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again invokes sub judice and insists the matter belongs in court rather than answering.It is in a court of law, not on the floor of the House of Commons, that these matters should be prosecuted.
20. deflected
    EthicsSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer quotes a rule to avoid the question and references the asker's friendship with Van Loan.It is deemed improper for a Member, in posing a question, or a Minister in responding to a question, to comment on any matter that is sub judice.
21. deflected
    EthicsSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer cites past Conservative use of sub judice over 300 times instead of addressing the query.the sub judice principle was raised in the House by the former Conservative government, not once, not twice but over 300 times
22. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses media policy concerns by noting the Broadcasting Act review and expert panel.We have appointed a panel of experts to help us modernize this act.
23. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists funding increases but does not address the demand for immediate legislative action on platforms.we doubled funding to the Canada Council for the Arts, increased Telefilm funding by $22 million and $13.5 million for the National Film Board.
24. deflected
    JusticeMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer insists the matter must stay in court and calls the assertion absurd without providing documents or dates.The fact is that there are legal procedures and processes that we have established in this country under our court system to pursue prosecutions and the defence of prosecutions.
25. deflected
    JusticeMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing evidence or cover-up claims by redirecting the asker to the RCMP and questioning his courage.He should also have the courage to make the allegation outside the House.
26. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question by labeling the allegation absurd rather than addressing evidence concerns.again, I advise the hon. gentleman that his allegation is absurd.
27. partly answered
    Border SecurityMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects the numbers claim and states a plan exists but does not address the safe third country agreement or Salvadoran wave specifically.There is a firm plan in place to deal with this issue and we are monitoring the situation in other countries, including the United States, very carefully.
28. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers to work together but pivots to defending the pardon approach instead of committing to expungement.we are always very happy to work with members of the opposition in constructive legislative endeavours, but I would also invite the hon. gentleman to look at the other side of the question as well
29. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reassures on safety and timeline but ignores the question on late penalties and P3 effectiveness.Our priority remains the health and safety of those working on the new bridge and of the users of the current bridge.
30. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to general talking points on trust and consultation without addressing the bill's impact on pipelines or jobs.We have worked very hard to develop a bill with businesses.
31. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's record instead of addressing Bill C-69 or current investment concerns.when it comes to protecting the interests of the energy sector and the people who work in it, we take no lessons from the Harper Conservatives
32. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Harper record on exports rather than responding to the bill or job impacts.when the Harper Conservatives formed government in 2006, 99% of Alberta's oil was shipped to the United States.
33. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general investment and security without addressing the timeline or decision on Huawei.As regards the participation of any participant in our 5G networks, we will listen to the advice of our national security advisers.
34. deflected
    MulticulturalismMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses systemic racism but avoids the question on opening consultations.That is why we are engaging communities across the country and people with lived experiences to modernize our approach and to develop concrete solutions to these problems.
35. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends protection of supply management and promises compensation but does not address the double concessions claim.We understand there has been an impact on our farmers and we will make sure they are fully and fairly compensated for their loss.
36. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.Answer condemns the murder and discusses reviews but does not address the $1-billion figure or the accusation of inventing numbers.We are actively reviewing existing export permits to Saudi Arabia.
37. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats condemnation and review process without addressing what would stop arms sales.We strongly demand and expect that Canadian arms exports be used in a way that fully respects human rights.
38. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly provides the opening timeline and explains the delay.We look forward to opening the bridge to traffic in June 2019 at the latest.
39. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly lists the planned business for the week and next week.for the remainder of the week and next week, our focus will be on report stage and third reading stage of Bill C-76 , the Elections Modernization Act.