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Wednesday, December 5, 2018 · sitting No. 365
Commons concurs in supplementary estimates after debate
The House spent the largest share of the sitting on concurrence in the Supplementary Estimates (A) for fiscal 2018-19. Liberal MP Bardish Chagger moved the concurrence motion, which was put to recorded divisions after some members indicated agreement and others objected.
Question period featured repeated exchanges on pipeline approvals, the Prime Minister's India trip and allegations involving the member for Brampton East. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer pressed the Prime Minister on northern gateway and land deals, while Justin Trudeau defended consultation processes and accused the opposition of personal attacks.
Decided that day
- Bill C-90 passed second and third reading and report stage
- Supplementary Estimates (A) concurred in
- Motion M-151 on plastic pollution passed
- Citizenship and Immigration committee report passed
- Bill C-392 defeated at second reading
- Opposition motion on economic policies defeated
From the Hansard record of the sitting. Full Hansard
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Who held the floor · 2018-12-05
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Other moments
Indigenous Affairs
NDP MP Guy Caron asked whether the government would implement all recommendations of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Justin Trudeau replied that the government is following up on the interim report and investing in shelters and housing.
Read the exchangeTelecommunications
Conservative MP Dan Albas cited CSIS warnings about hostile states targeting Canada's 5G network and asked the Prime Minister to ban Huawei. Justin Trudeau said the government works with security agencies and accepts their recommendations.
Read the exchangeCanada Revenue Agency Act
Conservative MP Len Webber moved third reading of Bill C-316, which would allow organ-donor indications on tax forms. NDP MP Don Davies asked about presumed-consent systems used elsewhere.
Read the exchangeInternational Trade
NDP MP Alistair MacGregor questioned the impact of the new USMCA on supply-managed sectors. Liberal MP Omar Alghabra said the agreement preserves the three pillars of supply management.
Read the exchangeHealth
Liberal MP Robert-Falcon Ouellette asked what steps the government is taking on rising methamphetamine use in the Prairies. Justin Trudeau cited the $150-million allocation in budget 2018 for treatment services.
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- deflectedNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames the prior government on consultations rather than addressing revival of the project.
The Conservatives seem to think that the duty to consult is only a suggestion, not a constitutional obligation.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the same talking point about indigenous partnership without addressing why northern gateway was cancelled.
once again, a zero per cent increase in pipeline capacity to new markets under 10 years of Conservative government
- misdirectedPrime Minister’s Trip to IndiaAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to praise a committee instead of disclosing the guest list from the India trip.
I want to once again congratulate the members of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians
- misdirectedMember for Brampton EastAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lectures on parliamentary privilege and avoids confirming any contact with law enforcement.
One of the ways people at home who are keeping score can note whether something is serious or not is whether members opposite will repeat what they say in the House outside the House.
- misdirectedMember for Brampton EastAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's style instead of answering whether the Prime Minister will stand and respond outside the chamber.
Unfortunately, the current opposition tends to spend its time making innuendos, personal attacks and drive-by smear jobs
- answeredIndigenous AffairsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states actions on shelters, housing and the inquiry mandate in response to the call for a national action plan.
We are also taking immediate action with investments in women's shelters, housing, education, the reform of child services and safety on the Highway of Tears.
- answeredIndigenous AffairsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms implementation of recommendations and lists concrete steps already taken.
yes, and we can even say that we are in the process of following up on the interim report and implementing the recommendations.
- partly answeredIndigenous AffairsMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates commitment and actions but does not confirm a meeting with the national indigenous peoples' circle.
The independent commission's mandate is clear that families must be at the centre of its work.
- deflectedIndigenous AffairsMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses inquiry actions but avoids committing to implement all recommendations.
We are looking forward to seeing the results of the important work it is doing.
- misdirectedPrime Minister's Trip to IndiaLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks opposition for smears instead of addressing the land deal or invitation.
Unfortunately, the members opposite choose to make personal attacks and drive-by smears.
- misdirectedPrime Minister's Trip to IndiaLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to criticizing Conservatives' approach and economy rather than answering about the invitation.
They are simply choosing to make the same kinds of personal attacks and smear jobs that characterize 10 years of Stephen Harper's Conservative leadership.
- misdirectedPrime Minister's Trip to IndiaMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer accuses opposition of smears and pivots to economic record instead of identifying the inviter.
Unfortunately, this Conservative opposition is still stuck in its old Stephen Harper ways, choosing to rely on personal attacks, innuendoes, and smears against government members.
- misdirectedPrime Minister's Trip to IndiaMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer challenges opposition to repeat claims outside House rather than providing the guest list.
All they have to do is check whether the members opposite are able to repeat outside the House of Commons the allegations they are making here under the protection of parliamentary privilege.
- misdirectedPrime Minister's Trip to IndiaMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservative record instead of naming who invited the individual.
What we actually have now is people trying to dig up stories around a trip that happened a year and a half ago as a way of attacking and smearing the government
- deflectedPrime Minister's Trip to IndiaMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses oversight committee but evades question on providing documents about the trip.
When it comes to the matter of national security in the country, we should have an oversight committee that can do that.
- deflectedThe EconomyMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights child benefit and poverty plan but does not address supply management or climate plan failures.
The Canada child benefit, which the NDP voted against, is delivering more money to nine out of 10 families throughout the country and has lifted 300,000 children out of poverty.
- deflectedThe EconomyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the question on food prices and corporate tax breaks, instead attacking the NDP's voting record.
I am pleased to see the NDP members preoccupied with this, but if they really wanted to fight against poverty in this country, they should have voted for the Canada child benefit
- misdirectedSocial DevelopmentMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to economic stats and attacks Conservatives rather than addressing the Prime Minister's remarks on rural workers.
Unfortunately, the Conservatives do not seem to understand the impact of the decisions they made as a government or what governments do—
- deflectedSocial DevelopmentMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question on social impacts and job losses in Alberta, instead blaming the prior Conservative government.
for 10 years, the Conservatives failed our country, failed our construction workers, failed the oil patch workers by not being able to create economic growth
- deflectedSocial DevelopmentCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the call for an apology by criticizing Conservative rhetoric without engaging the substance.
once again, the divisive rhetoric and attacks from the Conservatives serve to undermine the important work that is being done in communities right across this country
- misdirectedSocial DevelopmentCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refuses to apologize and instead attacks the Conservatives while refusing to engage the premise.
I will take no lessons from the Conservative Party on how to build safer and more inclusive communities
- deflectedEthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer gives a narrow denial that does not address the broader ethics and security concerns raised.
I can confirm that there were never any allegations made against any member from Brampton West
- deflectedSmall BusinessMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the excise tax proposal for small distillers and pivots to first ministers meetings and past governments.
as a reminder, the previous government did not like first ministers meetings and tended not to hold them at all
- partly answeredTelecommunicationsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms reliance on security agencies but does not commit to banning Huawei or directly address the question.
we work with the extraordinary professionals in our security and intelligence services to determine the best way to move forward
- deflectedTelecommunicationsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses CSIS role but does not address the request to ban Huawei.
Working closely with our Canadian and international partners, our security agencies continuously monitor threats to national security and take the necessary measures to protect Canadians and safeguard their rights and freedoms.
- deflectedMarijuanaMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Responds with general policy on marijuana legalization instead of addressing the specific license.
We will certainly ensure that Health Canada and others conduct all the necessary investigations to make good decisions about all licences issued in connection with marijuana.
- deflectedMarijuanaMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.General statements on system integrity without committing to revoke the license.
Our government will never hesitate to take appropriate action to protect the integrity of our legal cannabis system.
- partly answeredForeign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Provides some info on review but diverts to other topics like Yemen ceasefire.
we continue to review the export permits.
- answeredTransportationMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.States commitment and actions towards implementing safety measures.
Our government, along with the provincial governments, are now looking at practical options to make our roads safer for our pedestrians and cyclists.
- misdirectedGovernment SpendingMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts to criticizing Conservatives instead of addressing the announcement method.
it is funny to see what happens when the Conservatives play politics.
- misdirectedInternational DevelopmentMr. David Sweet (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids the specific question by accusing opposition of politics.
once again, the Conservatives are so eager to play politics it puts them in the awkward position of actually opposing funding
- deflectedInternational DevelopmentErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Explains benefits of funding without addressing the call to withhold.
The fact that we continue to work with UNRWA allows us to hold it to account to ensure proper accountability on where and how it spends its money
- deflectedAutomotive IndustryMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general auto sector support and a call to the Ontario Premier but avoids the specific request for a plan or contact with the mayor.
From day one we have taken steps to make Canada's automotive manufacturing sector more globally competitive and innovative.
- misdirectedTaxationMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts entirely to arts funding instead of addressing GST collection on Netflix or Quebec's request.
We are investing more than $3.2 billion in our artists and creators.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer focuses on refugee resettlement numbers rather than tabling the required report or actions against ISIS terrorists in Canada.
Our government has proven to be a global leader in welcoming refugees and we have more than doubled Canada's refugee numbers.
- partly answeredImmigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms willingness to work with Quebec but emphasizes labor shortages and growth instead of fully committing to reduced immigration levels.
we will work with the Government of Quebec to find the best way to proceed.