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Thursday, November 8, 2018 · sitting No. 352

Commons advances criminal justice bill at report stage

The House spent the largest share of its sitting on report stage of Bill C-75, an act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and related statutes. Minister of Infrastructure and Communities Amarjeet Sohi moved several government amendments, including changes to clause 294 on police testimony and French-language adjustments to clause 389. Conservative MP Michael Cooper proposed multiple deletions covering clauses on preliminary inquiries, sentencing and other provisions.

Question period featured exchanges on Bombardier job cuts, with Conservative MP Gérard Deltell and NDP MP Guy Caron pressing the government over a $375-million loan that carried no job protections. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government remains focused on the long-term viability of the aerospace sector. Further clashes arose over the transfer of Tori Stafford's killer, with Conservative MP Mark Strahl demanding an apology for the government's initial defence of the move to a healing lodge.

Other proceedings included the tabling of committee reports on money laundering and electronic petitions, along with multiple petitions on postal banking, marine plastics and seniors strategy.

Decided that day

  • C-88 introduced
  • C-281 advanced in first chamber

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Who held the floor · 2018-11-08

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 43%, opposition 57% of the words spokenGovernment businessQuestion PeriodGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 10:0511:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:00Last speech 17:40Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 7 h 35 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
48Bills creep ahead in Criminal Code marathonMost of the sitting was spent on Criminal Code debate with two bills advancing a stage. Question Period produced few direct answers and no votes were held.AI-rated Score out of 100; the verdict and the answer ratings behind it are a model’s reading. How the AI rates this

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Other moments

Employment

Conservative MP Joël Godin pressed the government to approve a pilot project to address regional labour shortages after the Bombardier announcement.

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Privacy

Conservative MP Peter Kent said Statistics Canada had misled the House and the Privacy Commissioner on the scale of a financial-data collection project now estimated to cover 1.5 million Canadians.

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International Trade

NDP MP Tracey Ramsey questioned the Prime Minister's decision to skip the USMCA signing if steel and aluminum tariffs remain in place.

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Pensions

NDP MP Karine Trudel called for changes to the bankruptcy act after Sears Canada pensioners received nothing while shareholders collected $509 million.

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Canada Post Corporation

NDP MP Anne Minh-Thu Quach accused the government of preparing back-to-work legislation amid stalled negotiations that have left workers without pay for a month.

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George Lawrence Price

Liberal MP Darren Fisher and Conservative MP Scott Reid marked the 100th anniversary of the armistice and the last Canadian soldier killed in the First World War.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses general concern for workers but avoids the specific question on loan conditions for job preservation.Our government is committed to ensuring the long-term viability and success of the Canadian aerospace sector.
  2. deflected
    Member for Saint-Léonard—Saint-MichelMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer references the member's statement but sidesteps the issues of byelection, representation, and alleged games with democracy.the member in question released a statement in which he mentions the files he is working on and how he will continue to serve his community until January.
  3. deflected
    Member for Saint-Léonard—Saint-MichelMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes the member's plans but does not address the special assignment, lack of byelection, or accusations of toying with democracy.We expect all members to work in the best interest of their constituents.
  4. deflected
    JusticeMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses policy reviews and changes but avoids any apology or admission regarding the transfer decision.Following that review, he has provided direction to improve transfer policies on medium-security women offenders to facilities without a directly controlled perimeter.
  5. deflected
    JusticeMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates sympathy and policy review but does not address the claim of having power from day one or offer an apology.That is why the Minister of Public Safety asked Corrections Canada to review their policies and to ensure that they are changed going forward.
  6. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer offers thoughts for affected workers but ignores the question on executive pay raises funded by public money versus protecting jobs.Our government is committed to the long-term viability and success of the Canadian aerospace sector.
  7. deflected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights regional benefits and countermeasures but evades the question on refusing to sign or participate in the photo-op until tariffs are removed.I suggest the member for Essex pay attention to the region of Windsor, which is overwhelmingly happy that we have secured access to the United States for the coming years.
  8. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's prior comments on the deal rather than addressing the photo-op strategy or tariff removal for aluminum workers.the member for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie told negotiators that he simply wanted to congratulate everyone in the room for the fantastic work they accomplished.
  9. misdirected
    PrivacyPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's stance on Statistics Canada instead of addressing whether the scope was deliberately understated.The members opposite have a fundamental problem with Statistics Canada, and the chief statistician is disappointed to see that they have not learned the lessons from 2015.
  10. deflected
    PrivacyPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites legal protections but does not engage with the expert's call to stop the data-sharing practice.Subsection 17(1) of the Statistics Act is very clear.
  11. partly answered
    PrivacyMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly states that no data has been collected yet and the project depends on addressing concerns, though it rejects the premise.This is a pilot project still in the design stage.
  12. deflected
    PrivacyMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates privacy protections without addressing the request to shut down the project.Personal information will be removed.
  13. misdirected
    PrivacyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer labels the question as fearmongering and attacks the opposition rather than addressing the expanded scope or ending the project.The members opposite have been fearmongering with over-the-top rhetoric to mislead Canadians.
  14. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses the member of falsehoods and cites legal protections without addressing the Privacy Commissioner's concerns or stopping the project.one falsehood after another falsehood is misleading Canadians.
  15. partly answered
    PensionsMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the difficulty for Sears workers and lists related government actions but does not commit to amending the bankruptcy act.Our government has been very clear about supporting pensioners.
  16. partly answered
    PensionsMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Filomena Tassi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms consultations are underway but does not provide the requested list or schedule.consultations have been taking place.
  17. misdirected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the asker and restates talking points instead of addressing the tax-on-tax calculation.With his question, the hon. member is trying to trick Canadians into believing that life will be made more expensive under our plan.
  18. deflected
    International TradePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). rhetorical question.Question is rhetorical and sarcastic; answer quotes Mulroney without engaging the premise.This agreement is a highly significant achievement for Canada...Canada appears to have achieved most if not all of its important objectives in this lengthy and challenging set of negotiations.
  19. misdirected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer accuses the asker of misleading without addressing whether HST figures were in family cost calculations.again, the Conservative Party strategy seems to be to mislead Canadians on the cost to families.
  20. misdirected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer labels all claims falsehoods and threatens to dress down the asker rather than providing the requested family cost figure.If the hon. member has the courage to ask one more question based on facts instead of falsehoods, I would be pleased to give him an honest answer.
  21. partly answered
    HealthMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses the national strategy by detailing budget investments but omits any timeline for implementation.In budget 2018, we proposed an investment of $230 million to, first, increase services on the ground, and second, launch a public education campaign to address the stigma.
  22. partly answered
    HealthMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Answer covers funding and stigma efforts but does not address launching a criminal investigation or seeking compensation from manufacturers.In budget 2018, I am pleased to say that we invested over $230 million, $150 million of which is to provide emergency treatment for people on the ground.
  23. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsKevin Sorenson (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains hiring and clinic reopenings but does not explain the specific constituent's delay.Since our government came to power, we have hired more than 460 front-line workers.
  24. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates investments without addressing the three-tiered care system or specific broken promises raised.We have invested $10 billion of new money in our veterans.
  25. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to pensions and investments without addressing red tape or proof requirements.it is by investing money that we can solve the problems that our veterans are having with their disability pensions and pensions for life.
  26. answered
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly denies discrimination and states equal payments for male and female veterans.A male veteran and a female veteran with the same level of disability who submit a claim on April 1, 2019, will receive exactly the same pain and suffering compensation.
  27. partly answered
    Canada Post CorporationMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the bargaining process and options but does not confirm or deny back-to-work legislation.If the parties are unable to achieve a negotiated deal together, very soon we will use all options to find a solution to reduce impacts to Canadians, businesses, Canada Post and its workers.
  28. deflected
    Canada Post CorporationMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's lack of governing experience instead of addressing the call to intervene.Happily, Mr. Speaker, the NDP has never been afforded the opportunity to manage vast sectors of our economy.
  29. deflected
    International TradeMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists job numbers and trade actions but ignores the question about missing the signing ceremony.I would like to point out to the hon. member that we have added 700,000 jobs to the economy since 2015.
  30. deflected
    International TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats job creation claims without addressing the photo-op or standing up to Trump.I first want to make sure that everyone understands that we have created more than 700,000 good jobs since 2015.
  31. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges labour shortages and mentions skills training but does not commit to the specific pilot project.As I said before, we are working extremely hard to make sure that every Canadian has the skills needed to take advantage of these job opportunities.
  32. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker for not being a lawyer and redirects to courts instead of naming the 73 people.I have not seen any indication anywhere where the hon. gentleman opposite has been engaged to represent the parties in a legal dispute before the courts.
  33. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer acknowledges the raised issue but pivots to unrelated reforms and job numbers without addressing sexism claim.On the issue that she raised, that is an important issue, and we are seized of it.
  34. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer gives vague assurance about programs without addressing specific vomitoxin or Ontario farmer concerns.we have programs to meet the needs of farmers in the west and across Canada.
  35. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to general immigration benefits and collaboration instead of addressing Quebec's integration model request.We will not opine, of course, on specific proposals in the context of an election, but at the same time, we will continue to work with the Province of Quebec
  36. misdirected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the Bloc for sowing division rather than addressing the substance of the nation recognition claim.the Bloc Québécois is once again trying to sow division and rehash old squabbles.
  37. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists existing contracts for Davie but does not address the specific request for the Obelix contract or Irving favoritism.This summer I personally went to Davie to announce a $610-milllion contract for the purchase of three icebreakers and the conversion of a first vessel.
  38. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the premise by comparing parties instead of addressing contract allocation or Irving contracts.the best illustration of how the Conservatives and the Liberals are not one and the same is that Davie had no contracts with the Conservatives and large contracts with the Liberals.
  39. answered
    Business of the HouseDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly lists the planned business for the following week in detail.On Monday, November 19, we shall have an allotted day.