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Thursday, December 6, 2018 · sitting No. 366

House rejects Senate changes to sexual assault provisions in Bill C-51

Government orders on Bill C-51 took the largest share of the sitting as the House considered sending a message to the Senate disagreeing with amendments 1 and 2. Justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould said the changes were inconsistent with the bill's objective of codifying Supreme Court jurisprudence on sexual assault. Conservative MP Michael Cooper agreed with rejecting the amendments but raised concerns about defence disclosure requirements for private records.

Question period featured exchanges on the energy sector and the economy. Conservative leader Andrew Scheer pressed the government on its handling of low oil prices and policies affecting pipelines while Natural Resources minister Amarjeet Sohi pointed to pipeline approvals and support measures already in place.

Finance critic Gérard Deltell questioned spending levels after the Bank of Canada governor noted slowing exports and investments, with Treasury Board president Scott Brison defending the government's record of job creation and child poverty reduction.

Decided that day

  • Bill C-47 advanced through second chamber

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Who held the floor · 2018-12-06

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 46%, opposition 54% of the words spokenGovernment businessQuestion PeriodGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 10:0511:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:00Last speech 18:40Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 8 h 35 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
42One bill creeps ahead amid dodged answersThe House spent most of its time on substantive debate and advanced a single bill through second chamber. Question period produced few direct answers and the Speaker issued five calls to order.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

Questions on the Order Paper

Conservative MP David Sweet asked for names of organizations rejected from the 2018 program due to the attestation requirement, and Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner replied that ineligible applications would not be disclosed under the privacy notice.

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Indigenous Affairs

NDP MP Guy Caron criticized the Prime Minister's exchange with Neskonlith Chief Judy Wilson at the Assembly of First Nations meeting, and Indigenous Services minister Jane Philpott said the Prime Minister had engaged positively at the gathering.

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Telecommunications

Conservative MP Pierre Paul-Hus asked when the government would ban Huawei from Canada's 5G network following the arrest of its CFO, and Parliamentary Secretary David Lametti said decisions would rest on advice from national security experts.

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Pensions

NDP MP Scott Duvall urged changes to protect pensioners after the Ontario court allowed lawsuits over Sears Canada, and Parliamentary Secretary David Lametti said the government was taking an evidence-based approach following its budget 2018 commitment.

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News Media Industry

Conservative MP John Brassard questioned a sole-sourced contract awarded to the Toronto Star shortly after a call for federal subsidies, and Heritage minister Pablo Rodriguez said a bankrupt press would undermine democracy.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer confirms the topic will be discussed but sidesteps the claim that the PM was shamed or reluctant.The agenda will include a discussion on the oil industry and the impact the drop in oil prices is having on our energy sector and its workers.
  2. deflected
    Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses energy support measures but ignores the specific accusation about blocking groups in court.We are moving forward on supporting the energy sector by giving it the accelerated capital allowance writeoffs.
  3. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's voting record instead of addressing the call to repeal Bill C-69.When we extended EI benefits by $1.3 billion, it was that party and its leader who voted against that funding for the workers.
  4. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past job creation but does not address controlling spending or the Bank of Canada warning.We have created 600,000 new jobs.
  5. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats economic achievements without addressing deficit size or the call to tell the truth about spending.We have lifted 300,000 Canadian children out of poverty and created 600,000 new jobs.
  6. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the government's response to the court ruling on consultations.We are responding to the court's decision and making sure that, moving forward, we engage with them, listen to their concerns and find accommodation where possible
  7. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the atmosphere and relationship-building but avoids addressing the demand for an apology.There was a very good atmosphere in the room.
  8. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly outlines the steps being taken to re-engage with communities per the court ruling.We are putting our teams together. We are reaching out to indigenous communities to engage them, listen to their concerns and respond to their concerns.
  9. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The response discusses general interactions with First Nations leaders instead of addressing the specific incident or request for apology.Our Prime Minister goes to those meetings. He interacts. He accepts questions from the floor.
  10. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' record rather than addressing current economic concerns raised.What we saw under their failed economic plan was the lowest growth since the Great Depression.
  11. misdirected
    The EconomyMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The response pivots to attacking the prior Conservative government instead of addressing the current deficit and policy concerns.I think what the hon. member meant was we are fixing the damage that 10 years under the Harper Conservatives did to our economy.
  12. deflected
    The EconomyMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights infrastructure spending but avoids the questions on taxes, deficits, and waste.There is $180 billion to invest in communities, to invest in public transit in Alberta, to invest in green technologies in Ontario
  13. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The response emphasizes job creation stats but does not address the specific warnings about economic downturn or deficits.We have created over half a million full-time jobs since taking office in October 2015.
  14. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the GM decision and outlines investments but does not commit to a specific plan for Oshawa workers.we are investing in the auto economy in Ontario in a variety of different ways and we have the results to prove it.
  15. deflected
    The EconomyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The response counters with tax and job claims but ignores the request for a competitiveness action plan.We have created more than half a million new full-time jobs.
  16. deflected
    EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends electoral reforms and RCMP independence but avoids the ethics concerns about the specific MP and PM knowledge.I do not think the member likes being reminded that when it comes to the RCMP, the RCMP works independently of the government.
  17. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the project in general terms without addressing reported losses or the demand for clarification from the finance minister.the Trans Mountain project is an investment in Canada's future.
  18. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states general principles on security and investment but does not address whether or when Huawei will be banned.we will rely on our intelligence services to provide us with the kind of advice that they have traditionally given us.
  19. misdirected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the ban question and instead directs the asker to consult his own leader about alleged ties to Huawei.if he would like more direct information, he might like to ask his leader, because they have a direct line to the company.
  20. misdirected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to a ban and instead attacks the Conservatives for alleged direct contact with Huawei.if the hon. member would like more direct information, perhaps he should ask his own leader, because the Conservatives seem to have, through Jake Enwright, a direct contact at Huawei.
  21. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates security principles and the importance of 5G but does not address the call to ban Huawei or align with allies.we will trust the opinion of our national security experts when it comes to Huawei's participation in that system.
  22. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the importance of respectful treatment and mentions ongoing work on cultural safety but does not confirm if the incident reflects policy or how many more cases will prompt action.The respect and recognition that indigenous patients, like all Canadians, should expect to be treated with in our health system is a matter that is of importance to all of us.
  23. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly equates urgency with actions already taken and details specific investments and commitments for education and health facilities at Grassy Narrows.We have made sure that there are special education funds for all students in that community.
  24. deflected
    News Media IndustryMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' stance on journalism and defends support for the press but does not address the specific contract or accusation of paying for favourable content.The Conservatives do not want to hear from professional journalists.
  25. deflected
    News Media IndustryMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer praises journalism in general without addressing the ombudsman contract or alleged media influence.professional journalism is part of our democracy. It is something extremely important to our society. It is one of the pillars of our democracy—
  26. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Minister directly states the bank will stay open and cites Montreal transit investment as justification.I can assure my colleague that the infrastructure bank will be open for as long as we are in government.
  27. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the bank but shifts focus to unrelated Alberta spending instead of addressing the shutdown demand.We are investing more than $8.5 billion in infrastructure in Alberta that will help the people in Alberta.
  28. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Minister confirms she spoke with Ms. Mulroney and reiterated willingness to negotiate but offers no concrete funding timeline.I did have an opportunity to speak to Ms. Mulroney. I spoke to her about how important the French-language university project is.
  29. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends supply management in general without addressing specific broken promises on diafiltered milk or NAFTA.our government has defended the supply management system against strong attempts by the American government to demolish it.
  30. deflected
    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes committee independence but does not address the defeated motion or specific allegations.my colleague knows well that committees are independent.
  31. misdirected
    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the opposition for making accusations rather than confirming whether law enforcement contacted offices.y for Canadians to see whether the Conservatives are asking real questions or if they are simply hiding behind parliamentary privilege to make baseless accusations and smear a minister.
  32. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again accuses opposition of smearing instead of identifying who invited the developer on the India trip.It is easy for Canadians to see whether the Conservatives are asking real questions or if they are simply hiding behind parliamentary privilege to make baseless accusations and smear a minister.
  33. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses only the additions to reserve while ignoring the languages act, child welfare act, and the timeline question.I will talk about the additions to reserve that was part of our budget implementation bill.
  34. deflected
    PensionsMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The response outlines ongoing processes without specifying any timeline or concrete action on changing laws.We will move forward with those consultations and we will come forward with a plan.
  35. answered
    International TradeMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the constraints of international trade rules that prevent favoring Canadian companies.We cannot give Canadian companies special privileges.
  36. deflected
    International TradeMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for the dairy sector but does not address the specific request for full compensation.We are going to fully and fairly support our dairy sector and the supply management system.
  37. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Mr. Matt DeCourcey (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses consultations and support but avoids addressing the condition of provincial agreement for signing.We have consulted each of the provinces over the past two years, as well as Canadians, experts and academics.
  38. answered
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states that the Government of Nunavut has been participating and is welcome to sign the treaties.The Government of Nunavut has been participating in negotiations and its concerns are being addressed.
  39. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides a clear outline of the legislative agenda for the current and upcoming week.this afternoon, we will begin debate on the Senate amendments to Bill C-57 , the sustainable development bill.