Commons debates Canada-Israel trade deal as question period turns to privacy and carbon tax

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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 emphasizes privacy protections and data needs but never addresses cancelling the project.We all understand the importance of having reliable data for Canadians.
2. deflected
   PrivacyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to past census debates and attacks Conservative arguments instead of addressing the current practice.The arguments the Conservative Party made in the years up to the cancellation of the long form census are exactly the same arguments they are making today about Statistics Canada, trumped up arguments about protection of privacy
3. deflected
   PrivacyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reassures about anonymization and controls but sidesteps whether line-by-line financial data collection is acceptable.Indeed, this is the pilot project it is working on now, which has not even rolled out yet.
4. misdirected
   Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservatives for lacking a climate plan instead of confirming whether HST/GST will apply to the carbon tax.What is interesting is the Conservatives refuse to put forward their plan or they simply have no intention of putting forward a plan to fight climate change.
5. deflected
   Carbon PricingAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins restating the carbon pricing approach but cuts off without answering the yes-or-no question on HST/GST.we have been laying out the details of our approach on pricing pollution not just for the past few weeks that we have announced the details of it, but over the past—
6. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to veterans and notes support for the motion but does not confirm reallocation of the lapsed funds.That is why we were happy to support the NDP's motion yesterday.
7. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists veteran actions then pivots to climate policy without detailing new concrete steps beyond the existing pricing plan.We are also taking concrete action on fighting climate change, thanks to a plan that puts a price on pollution
8. misdirected
   International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer disputes the premise and quotes an NDP member instead of addressing the demand to withhold USMCA ratification until tariffs are lifted.I disagree with the member's first statement, in that we know that the USMCA is creating and securing good jobs for Canadians right across this country.
9. deflected
   International TradeMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP instead of addressing what PM will tell workers.Once again, Mr. Speaker, we see a situation in which the NDP says one thing in the House, but another behind closed doors.
10. partly answered
    PrivacyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses privacy priority and pilot status but adds unrelated census attack.We will keep working to ensure that protecting privacy remains a priority for Statistics Canada and our government.
11. answered
    PrivacyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly reassures on privacy protections without deflection.Contrary to what the Conservatives are telling them to scare them, we will always protect Canadians' privacy.
12. deflected
    PrivacyPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to census history instead of addressing consent or EU laws.Canadians rejected that approach of the Conservatives.
13. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats census talking points and avoids consent issue.In the 2015 election, Canadians spoke loudly and clearly, rejecting the Conservative vision of policies based on ideology rather than evidence and data.
14. answered
    PrivacyLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains breach response and future prevention.On the issue that came up between the Ontario Cannabis Store and Canada Post, it was flagged, was fixed and Canadians can be sure that will not happen moving forward.
15. deflected
    PrivacyLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer corrects census history but evades stopping the data program.The issue they had was that the long-form census was mandatory, not voluntary.
16. answered
    PovertyMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly counters manipulation claim with poverty reduction details.Thanks to investments in programs like the Canada child benefit, the national housing strategy, enhanced seniors benefits and the Canada workers benefit, we are on track to lift 650,000 Canadians out of poverty, however it is defined.
17. deflected
    PovertyMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes existing programs without addressing the specific measures or timeline requested.With programs like the Canada child benefit, the national housing strategy, enhanced seniors benefits, and the Canada workers benefit, we are on track to lift 650,000 Canadians out of poverty.
18. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer avoids the yes/no question on HST and shifts to criticizing Conservatives' climate plan.On this side of the House and indeed Canadians across the country recognize that climate change is the greatest global threat facing us all.
19. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the HST question and repeats talking points on pricing pollution instead.On this side of the House, we have put forward a concrete plan that puts a price on pollution.
20. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer sidesteps the tax question and attacks the prior Conservative government's record.For 10 years, the previous Conservative government, of which that member was a key member, refused to actually take any action on fighting climate change.
21. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer accuses Conservatives of rhetorical games rather than addressing the tax-on-tax claim.These are challenges that we all know are real and they are playing rhetorical games to try to distract from the fact that they have no plan to fight climate change.
22. partly answered
    Carbon PricingMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses coal phase-out and Alberta's cap but does not explain the carbon tax exemption for coal.our plan to fight climate change includes phasing out coal power plants by 2030.
23. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general economic and environmental approach without answering job or buyer guarantees.As we move forward with a concrete plan to fight climate change, while making sure we are investing in the kinds of infrastructures and opportunities to get our resources to new markets other than the United States, we are doing what Canadians expect.
24. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the pension funding shift but does not address the claim of reduced veteran payouts.Since more veterans will be opting for the maximum non-taxable amount of $1,150 a month for life instead of a single lump sum payment, the cost will be spread over a longer period.
25. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government's record instead of addressing the specific allegations about cuts and court action.we will take no lessons on how we treat our veterans from the Conservative government that nickel-and-dimed them every step of the way
26. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims promises are kept and lists spending but does not address the alleged deception or broken pension commitment.on the contrary, we are keeping our promises to veterans, which is something the Conservatives never did
27. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer solely attacks the Conservatives and offers no response to the demand for an admission or apology.I will take no lessons on how to treat our veterans with respect from those guys
28. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes flexibility changes to EI sickness benefits but does not address extending the 15-week limit or the specific case.we made the rules for EI sickness benefits more flexible
29. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly acknowledges the problem and details steps taken to fix Phoenix pay issues.Our government remains focused on stabilizing the Phoenix pay system and resolving these unacceptable issues, which continue to be our number one priority
30. deflected
    Veterans AffairsSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists general investments and office reopenings while attacking the prior government but ignores francophone service delays.I want point out, however, that since 2016, we have invested $10 million in veterans programs and services
31. deflected
    International TradeMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes cross-party unity on NAFTA but avoids explaining why tariffs remained after signing.This was something that across the partisan divide was so important that we did together and we can all take credit for the security that we have in continued access to the U.S. markets
32. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states countermeasures will stay until tariffs are lifted but does not explain why the deal was signed without their removal.Canada's countermeasures will remain in place until the unfair steel and aluminum tariffs are lifted
33. deflected
    EthicsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer invokes the sub judice rule to avoid naming anyone or addressing transparency.as the member well knows, it is improper to comment on this issue under the sub judice rule as the matter is before the court.
34. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives a general commitment to respect residents but does not explain how the tower can proceed against local opposition.We will follow up on this issue.
35. deflected
    JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses sympathy and outlines policy changes but never addresses the request for an apology.The Minister of Public Safety asked the Commissioner of the Correctional Service to review the transfer decision in question and their policies on offender transfers.
36. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms climate leadership and 2030 targets but does not commit to the specific 1.5 °C pathway requested.We are working hard to meet our 2030 targets, and we know there will be more work to do after that.