Commons debates budget bill amid clashes over carbon tax and border

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1. answered
   Member for Brampton EastMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states when they were informed.it was last week that we were informed, and the member has told us that he is addressing certain challenges and receiving treatment from a health professional.
2. answered
   Member for Brampton EastMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states when they were informed.it was last week we were informed.
3. deflected
   Member for Brampton EastMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats prior point then shifts to government not directing investigations.The member knows very well that the government does not direct investigations of this nature.
4. deflected
   Member for Brampton EastMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes RCMP independence instead of addressing when PM learned independently of the member.the member should know that the RCMP operates independently of government.
5. deflected
   Member for Brampton EastMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes RCMP independence instead of addressing when cabinet was informed.once again, the member should know that the RCMP operates independently of government.
6. deflected
   Automotive IndustryMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer expresses sympathy but avoids explaining why support was given without job guarantees.Right now our priority is auto workers and their families.
7. deflected
   International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms support for supply management but does not address removing the oversight clause.We made sure that the American attempt to destroy our supply management system did not succeed.
8. deflected
   International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims a good deal without addressing whether the deal will be signed as is.This agreement will be good for our economy, good for Canadian families and good for our middle class.
9. partly answered
   Automotive IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends investments made but does not address the specific claim of inaction on the adviser's plan.From day one, we have taken steps to make Canada's automotive manufacturing sector more globally competitive and innovative.
10. deflected
    Border SecurityCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the tweet premise and restates the government's plan without addressing the cost or priorities question.The suggestion that the global migration of tens of millions of people fleeing persecution is the result of a tweet is kind of silly.
11. deflected
    Border SecurityCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer clarifies processing streams but avoids the cost, delays, and tweet responsibility.There is no interference in those processes.
12. deflected
    Border SecurityMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses who the asylum seekers are and humane treatment but does not address spending priorities versus veterans.For example, nearly 40% of the people who have presented themselves at our borders seeking asylum are children.
13. deflected
    Border SecurityMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights restoring capacity and efficiencies without addressing the specific crisis threshold or closing the loophole.
14. misdirected
    Border SecurityMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's cuts and questions the colleague's priorities instead of addressing responsibility for current costs.This might not be all that important to my colleague, but members on this side of the House care very much about border security and are committed to meeting our international obligations.
15. misdirected
    Border SecurityMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames prior cuts and criticizes rhetoric while citing child percentages rather than fixing the illegal crossings issue.The Conservatives' rhetoric on asylum seekers is troubling.
16. deflected
    Member for Brampton EastMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses only the health treatment aspect and omits any timeline on learning of the RCMP investigation.as I have clearly stated, and as the Prime Minister also stated, it was last week that the member informed us that he was addressing certain challenges and is receiving treatment from a health professional.
17. deflected
    Member for Brampton EastMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states RCMP independence without addressing the question about the PMO's awareness of the scandal.the RCMP operates independently of government.
18. misdirected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition for politicizing job losses instead of addressing the carbon tax exemption question.it is extremely disappointing that the party opposite would politicize the loss of jobs at GM.
19. deflected
    Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the decision is global and mentions investments without answering when the carbon tax exemption will be extended.once again, it is unfortunate to see the politicization of this economic decision that has affected a number of countries, including the United States and South Korea.
20. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims the statement is false and cites auto investments without addressing the broader decline in private sector investment.what the hon. member just said is patently false.
21. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous Conservative government's record instead of stating when the budget will balance.There is no word strong enough in either French or English to describe just how badly they failed on growth, job creation and export development.
22. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the university funding by stating it is now up to Ontario to prioritize it.It is now up to Ontario to ask that it be made a priority.
23. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly outlines the government's plan to fight climate change as requested.We have a plan to eliminate coal and invest in renewable energy, to put a price on pollution and to make historic investments in public transit, green infrastructure and clean technology.
24. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites global restructuring and past investments without providing a plan to address the tax and regulatory impacts on investment.As the Conservatives well know, this decision was part of GM's global restructuring plan, affecting their operations across the border and around the world.
25. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The response dismisses the opposition and promotes own policies without addressing the rankings or reasons for investment deterrence.once again, we will take no lessons from the other side on attracting investments in our manufacturing sector.
26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on consultations and Trans Mountain instead of addressing Bill C-69 withdrawal.we are focused on getting our energy sector up and running, and investing in our energy sector.
27. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The response defends the bill and criticizes the prior government without answering whether it will be scrapped.We will take no lessons on how to do it from the previous government.
28. answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses funding and the purpose of the legislation for accessibility.Our government will provide $290 million over six years to further the objectives of the new legislation once it is given royal assent.
29. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists investments made but does not address the scale of the gap or why more is not being done immediately.We have invested an additional $200 million a year in first nations housing.
30. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The response attacks the opposition's understanding of climate change instead of addressing the cited industry concerns.what Canadians want to know is whether the party opposite read the UN climate report.
31. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The response pivots to questioning the opposition's climate plan rather than addressing the quoted stakeholder concerns.Everyone wants to know: What is the Conservative Party's climate plan?
32. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights government achievements without responding to the specific business stakeholder concerns raised.With Canadians, we have created more than 550,000 jobs.
33. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer gives general policy statements on security and investment without addressing the timeline or decision on Huawei.we follow the advice of our public security officials, and we will work only with partners who pass muster with them.
34. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to supporting recovery via existing federal programs when provinces request it.the Government of Canada always stands ready to support provinces when they are working with local communities to deal with the aftermath of natural disasters.
35. deflected
    TelecommunicationsSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates general security principles and investment openness without confirming any ban on Huawei.we have never compromised national security and we never will.
36. partly answered
    Federal-Provincial RelationsMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses ongoing talks and intent to cover reasonable costs but avoids specifics on amounts or timing of compensation.we are in talks with the Government of Quebec.
37. deflected
    International TradeMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends supply management in general but does not confirm removal of the oversight provision or address the blank-cheque concern.our government has defended our supply management system from the strong American attempt to dismantle it.
38. deflected
    International TradeMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats defense of supply management and general support commitments without making the requested formal compensation pledge.we are committed to fully and fairly supporting them.
39. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a clear, itemized schedule of House business for the requested period.this afternoon, pursuant to the order made Tuesday, November 27, we will debate the 66th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.