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Monday, December 3, 2018 · sitting No. 363

Commons advances northern resource bill at second reading

The House spent the largest share of the sitting on second reading of Bill C-88, which amends the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. Liberal MP Yvonne Jones told members the bill clarifies the regulatory framework for development in the Mackenzie Valley and Arctic offshore while respecting land claims. Conservative MP Cathy McLeod said the bill reverses devolution provisions that had been negotiated with northern communities.

Question period featured repeated Conservative attacks on Bill C-69 and on the Prime Minister's comments about construction workers. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre called the legislation a no-more-pipelines bill and demanded its withdrawal. Natural Resources Minister Amarjeet Sohi replied that the bill would replace a flawed review process inherited from the previous government and enable good projects to proceed.

Liberal MP Navdeep Bains rejected opposition allegations of wrongdoing in a Brampton land transaction and said any repetition outside the House would be met with legal action.

Decided that day

  • Bill C-86 passed third reading
  • Bill C-75 passed third reading

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Who held the floor · 2018-12-03

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 46%, opposition 54% of the words spokenPrivate membersGovernment businessGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 11:0512:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:00Last speech 19:15Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 8 h 10 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
63Bills Pass While Answers EvadeThe House devoted most of its time to substantive debate and advanced two bills through third reading. Question period produced almost no direct answers.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

The Environment

New Democrat MP Gord Johns said Canada produces more garbage per person than any other developed country and that 10,000 metric tons of plastic reach oceans, lakes and rivers each year.

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Automotive Industry

New Democrat MP Tracey Ramsey urged the government to call an emergency summit on the automotive industry after the announced closure of the GM plant in Oshawa.

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International Trade

Bloc Québécois MP Guy Caron said the new NAFTA gives the United States unlimited access to the Canadian market for diafiltered milk and power to interfere in supply management.

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Justice

Conservative MP Michael Cooper said his private member's bill would create a narrow exception to the jury secrecy rule so jurors could discuss their service with mental health professionals.

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The Francophonie

Liberal MP Mona Fortier said more than 14,000 people protested in Ontario and Quebec against the Ford government's decision to scrap the Office of the French Language Services Commissioner.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. deflected
    Natural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends Bill C-69 but never addresses the request to withdraw it.We are focused on fixing the previous government's flawed process by passing Bill C-69 which would allow good projects to move forward
  2. deflected
    Natural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes Bill C-69 but does not respond to the call to scrap it.Bill C-69 would allow us to have a process in place that would allow good projects to move forward in a timely and efficient manner.
  3. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the prior Conservative record instead of addressing the demand for an apology or scrapping the bill.When the Conservatives got into office in 2005, 99% of Alberta's oil was exported to the United States.
  4. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer calls the allegations false and warns the asker to repeat them outside the House rather than addressing the connection question.If he has the courage of his convictions to make these allegations, I strongly recommend he go outside the House to make those same remarks.
  5. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer labels the insinuations false and threatens legal action instead of answering whether the RCMP contacted the minister.any insinuation that the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development committed any wrongdoing is false, and if the member would care to repeat that outside the House, he will hear from the minister's lawyer.
  6. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for dairy farmers but does not address compensation for the new US access.We are committed to fully and fairly supporting our farmers to make sure they continue to expand in this country.
  7. deflected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states general support for the sector but does not address the request for an emergency summit.We will always stand with our automotive sector and our workers.
  8. deflected
    Automotive IndustryMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes meetings with stakeholders but does not commit to the requested urgent all-government meeting.I have spoken with the local municipal leadership. I have spoken with my provincial counterpart as well.
  9. misdirected
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's position instead of addressing the trade deal or tariffs.New Democrats say one thing in the House, but behind closed doors they admit this is the deal to protect Canadian jobs.
  10. misdirected
    Member for Brampton EastPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer threatens legal action and challenges the asker rather than addressing the land deal or investigations.If the member has courage to say it in this place where he is protected, why does the member not have the courage to say it outside the House?
  11. deflected
    Prime Minister's Trip to IndiaPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the invitation question by citing an ongoing study and attacking the asker.it is fascinating how quickly we see a change of channels by the member, because knows he can make comments inside the House where he is protected by privilege, but he will not make those comments outside of this place where he is not protected.
  12. deflected
    Prime Minister's Trip to IndiaMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the invitation question by referencing the member's personal issues and an untabled report.As Speaker, you were informed that the member was no longer part of the Liberal caucus.
  13. deflected
    Prime Minister's Trip to IndiaMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refuses to answer by deferring to an untabled report without addressing who invited the director.the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians has studied this issue, and it would be inappropriate to comment until the report is tabled.
  14. misdirected
    Member for Brampton EastMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's approach to security agencies instead of explaining the PM's handling of the MP.I am not sure where the comments by members opposite come from, but it is clear that they do not recognize that when it comes to our security agencies, when it comes to the RCMP, when it comes to police investigations, they occur independently of government.
  15. misdirected
    Member for Brampton EastMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the timeline and attacks Conservatives rather than addressing the cover-up allegation.We do not undermine our security officials. We do not undermine officers of Parliament, like the Conservatives' used to do.
  16. deflected
    Member for Brampton EastMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the competence question by reiterating RCMP independence and speculating on the MP's issues.We will not speculate as the Conservatives and the NDP have partnered to do on this issue.
  17. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer denies allegations without addressing the specific RCMP referral question and instead attacks the asker.The member knows full well that he is making these allegations in the House, where he has parliamentary privilege.
  18. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses asylum seeker numbers and international obligations but avoids the UN compact and safe third country questions.my colleague knows full well that the government is working hard with our security services and its partners, including the Government of Quebec, to resolve the situation with asylum seekers.
  19. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking the Harper Conservatives' record instead of addressing border security or the UN compact.The Harper Conservatives were penny-wise and pound foolish when they cut $400 million from border security services.
  20. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the compact as Canadian leadership but does not address the non-binding legal implications or border policy reversal.I am proud of the fact that the global compact for migration is an example of Canadian leadership abroad.
  21. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' past record and lists unrelated achievements instead of addressing the UN compact or border policy.What is despicable is the record of that party: cutting refugee health care, putting obstacles before people who wish to become Canadian citizens
  22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists domestic climate actions but does not address the gap between Paris commitments and actual targets or the just transition funding.in Paris we made a commitment to fight climate change, and at home we are putting a price on pollution, investing in public transit, helping transition to a clean economy
  23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the government's record and criticizes the NDP's past platform instead of addressing missed targets or the pipeline purchase.I remind the hon. member that during the last campaign, the NDP committed to some sort of cap and trade system with absolutely no clarity on how it would make a meaningful difference
  24. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses job creation and tariffs but avoids addressing the carbon tax's impact on Ontario jobs or ending the scheme.Five hundred thousand jobs have been created. We will continue to do more to make sure that more opportunities are created for Canadians.
  25. deflected
    International TradeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts focus to autos side letter instead of addressing steel and aluminum tariffs.this weekend, the Prime Minister signed the section 232 side letter on autos, which provides Canada with significant protection against U.S. tariffs.
  26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer blames prior government and defends new process without addressing whether Bill C-69 will be killed.The reason for that is because of the previous government's failed process on regulatory review that did not move forward any single pipeline to get our resources to non-U.S. markets.
  27. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists positive actions taken but does not address killing Bill C-69 or standing against the bill.We approved the Line 3 replacement project and we are supporting the Keystone XL pipeline.
  28. deflected
    Canada PostMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer justifies the back-to-work legislation but does not address whether working conditions will be eroded.That legislation establishes a process where employees return to work while continuing their negotiations with an independent mediator-arbitrator.
  29. deflected
    Statistics CanadaMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends the pilot project and privacy but does not address fixing the loss of confidence in Statistics Canada.The member opposite knows this is a pilot project. No data has been collected, and the privacy of Canadians will always be protected.
  30. deflected
    EthicsSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer refers the matter to ongoing legal proceedings instead of clarifying the contradictory statements.I note the defendant in that legal proceeding, about a week ago, said this: "We have complete confidence in the court and the court's ability to make decisions as to the relevance of those documents."
  31. deflected
    EthicsMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer refers the matter to the courts instead of addressing which of the contradictory statements is true.As I mentioned a moment ago, even the defendant in this particular proceeding said this: "We have complete confidence in the court and the court's ability to make decisions as to the relevance of those documents."
  32. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the questioner with a smear accusation and again defers to courts rather than addressing the cover-up claim.there is obviously no one who can keep this minister or any other member of the House from the drive-by smear tactic.
  33. deflected
    HealthMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. John Oliver (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes an action plan and attacks the prior government without addressing the timeline for overhauling the approval process.Unlike the Harper Conservatives who shuttered Canada's bureau of medical devices in 2010, we are rebuilding this and making sure Canadians are kept safe when they use medical devices.
  34. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks participants and affirms general support for language rights but makes no announcement on funding for the university.We will always stand with Franco-Ontarians in defence of their rights.
  35. answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that Via Rail is independent and explains the constraints from trade agreements preventing demands on content.
  36. partly answered
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses consultation and complementarity with provincial law but does not respond to the choice between consumers and banks.We consulted with provinces and territories to ensure that our legislation was complementary and did not override or supersede.
  37. partly answered
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates consultation and complementarity but does not address the specific request to amend the bill wording.Our legislation is complementary and will ensure that those protections in the provinces and territories are upheld.
  38. misdirected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMaxime Bernier (Independent) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner for conspiracy theories instead of addressing the social impact comparison or treaty decision.It is disappointing to see the Conservatives and Maxime, the member opposite, engage in peddling Rebel Media conspiracy theories while we work with the international community to protect our robust immigration system.