Commons debates Dion appointment as privacy and carbon tax clashes dominate question period

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   PrivacyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates privacy protection without addressing the request to stop collecting data.Statistics Canada will use anonymized data for statistical purposes only.
2. deflected
   PrivacyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats privacy assurances but avoids committing to stop accessing the data.
3. misdirected
   PrivacyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to attacking the Conservatives' past record instead of addressing the current privacy concern.Once again, we see that for 10 years under the Conservatives, they chose to govern by ideology, not science.
4. misdirected
   PrivacyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses the opposition of stirring fear rather than clarifying the government's position on data access.The Conservatives are yet again trying to stir up fear and division and attack facts.
5. misdirected
   PrivacyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses opponents of playing politics and avoids ending the data collection practice.The members opposite have not once mentioned the excellent work that the Privacy Commissioner does and will continue to do.
6. deflected
   TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses arts funding instead of addressing taxation of web giants.We are investing over $3.2 billion in our artists and creators, which is the largest investment in the G7.
7. partly answered
   TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses efforts against tax evasion abroad but does not directly compare audits of average Canadians versus Panama Papers cases.Fighting tax evasion, particularly abroad, is a priority for our government.
8. answered
   By-ElectionsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that one by-election was called and others will follow soon.I was pleased to call the by-election in Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.
9. deflected
   By-ElectionsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses election legislation instead of the timing of by-elections.We know Canadians expect free and fair elections. That is exactly what we are delivering. Promise made, promise kept.
10. deflected
    Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the carbon pricing plan and attacks Conservatives rather than addressing small business impacts.We have put forward a comprehensive plan to fight climate change, to work with provinces, which are willing to do so, right across the country and to make sure that we put a price on pollution.
11. deflected
    Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the general principle of carbon pricing without addressing exemptions for small businesses.We are moving forward in a way that supports families and indeed, yes, supports small and medium-sized businesses as we go through the transition toward a cleaner economy and toward protecting future generations.
12. deflected
    Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on coal phase-out timelines and Conservative failures instead of exemptions for emitters.Meanwhile, Stephen Harper's plan, which is the closest the Conservatives have to an actual plan because they have not put forward any plan, would have phased out coal by 2060, which is completely irresponsible.
13. deflected
    Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the industrial target system and household rebates without addressing the specific exemptions raised.If it fails to meet that target, it pays the price. If it does better, for example through innovation, then it is rewarded.
14. answered
    Democratic InstitutionsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the rationale for creating the debates commission based on past issues.in 2015, we promised Canadians we would set up a leaders' debates commission precisely because the Conservative Party played so fast and loose with debate rules and the election that Canadians did not have an opportunity to see national leaders' debates during the last campaign.
15. deflected
    Democratic InstitutionsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates the 2015 promise and criticizes Conservatives rather than addressing unilateral imposition concerns.We promised to put forward a fair and level playing field for debates in our country. Unfortunately that is something the Conservatives cannot handle.
16. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the need to fix past errors but does not explain refusal to revise service records.We will work with the community, with LGBTQ2 veterans and others to ensure that as we move forward, we fix past errors and make sure that kind of discrimination never has its place ever again in Canada, for any community.
17. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids any specific follow-up plan or protection measures.We will continue to work with partners around the world to go after criminals who are attacking or harming Canadians.
18. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the commissioner but does not commit to ending the data collection.We note that it was in fact Statistics Canada that asked the commissioner to take a second look at what is happening.
19. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats support for the commissioner without addressing ending the program.In fact, it was Statistics Canada that asked the commissioner to have another look at the program to ensure that the privacy of Canadians is always protected.
20. misdirected
    PrivacyLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition instead of addressing the privacy concern raised.The member opposite is simply engaging in scary stories to try to frighten Canadians about some sort of Big Brother statement.
21. misdirected
    PrivacyLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing past Conservative policies rather than the current data collection issue.for 10 years under the Conservatives, they chose to govern by ideology, not by facts or science.
22. deflected
    Carbon PricingMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer dismisses the premise as factually wrong without engaging the core criticism of the pricing plan.What the NDP is saying is simply factually wrong.
23. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the plan without addressing the low price or handouts claim.We have set a target for industry to reduce pollution.
24. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights economic successes and attacks the prior government instead of addressing the deficit or interest rate concerns.Our plan is working, unlike that of the Conservatives who were unable to generate any growth in 10 years.
25. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates general talking points on carbon pricing and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing the specific exemption cited.The Conservatives do not have a plan.
26. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to coal phase-out timeline and attacks Conservatives rather than addressing the exemption percentage.the members opposite are going to run on making pollution free again.
27. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats carbon pricing benefits and accuses the asker of misdirecting instead of addressing exemptions for polluters.If the member opposite were to spend half the time working on his own plan as he is spending trying to twist, torque and misdirect our plan
28. partly answered
    TransportationMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue and outlines partial steps taken but provides no timelines or concrete funding details.we are prepared to assist affected provinces and indigenous communities in determining the best path forward
29. partly answered
    TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer recognizes concerns and notes private sector coverage but offers no specific concrete measures for isolated communities.we are prepared to assist affected provinces and indigenous communities in determining the best path forward
30. misdirected
    JusticeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the former Conservative government on veterans instead of addressing document provision for Vice-Admiral Norman.I will take no lessons on the treatment of our veterans from members of that former Conservative government.
31. misdirected
    JusticeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists investments and accuses Conservatives of political stunts rather than committing to provide documents.We will not use them for political stunts the way the Conservatives always have.
32. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to past investments and seeking veteran support instead of answering the yes/no question on documents or the clerk.We plan to seek their support again in 2019, because we are making meaningful investments in the things they need.
33. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the purpose of Bill C-69 without addressing the request to repeal it.That is exactly what we are doing in Bill C-69 .
34. deflected
    Canada Post CorporationMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general labour policy without addressing the alleged violations of federal law.We do not believe in political interference at the bargaining table, on either side, unlike the two parties opposite.
35. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights past contracts with Davie but ignores the Senate recommendation and the delay accusation.This summer we awarded the Davie shipyard a $610-million contract for three icebreakers and the conversion of a first vessel.
36. deflected
    PensionsMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists prior pension measures without addressing the request for a meeting or support for the bill.In budget 2018, we committed to taking a whole-of-government, evidence-based approach to ensure a secure retirement for all Canadians.
37. partly answered
    Points of OrderErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the events of the meeting but does not address the contempt or procedural concerns raised.It was almost scary, but I have never seen this play out like that before.
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer is an unrelated tabling of a report and does not engage with the point of order at all.pursuant to subsection 94(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the annual report to Parliament on Immigration, 2018.