Conservatives move supply motion on middle-class tax increases

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1. misdirected
   Member for Spadina—Fort YorkCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer completely ignores the question and pivots to the unrelated death of the Auditor General.We will remember him for his tireless dedication to promote a transparent, open government that is accountable to Canadians.
2. deflected
   Member for Spadina—Fort YorkCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the apology but avoids addressing why no resignation was requested.It is important that we have civil debates in the House and elsewhere when we engage in disagreements over public policy.
3. deflected
   Member for Spadina—Fort YorkCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the apology point without engaging the question on tolerance or example set.It is important that we all remember that there can be strong disagreements over policy, over questions of substance, but we need to remain civil and keep away from the personal accusations and the personal invective whenever we have political debates.
4. deflected
   FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses past economic choices but does not address promised tax hikes.Over the past three years, we have seen economic growth thanks to our investments in the middle class, to the help we have given families, which has raised 300,000 children out of poverty, and to investments in infrastructure—
5. misdirected
   FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking Conservative policies instead of answering about future tax increases.Are they going to cut the Canada child benefit?
6. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates a general principle without addressing specific failures on subsidies or consultation.We are making progress in eliminating subsidies for fossil fuels.
7. deflected
   Climate ChangeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the overall plan but sidesteps the question on sticking to low targets and exclusions.The reality is that, with a price on pollution, our plan to protect oceans and our investments to help families cover the additional costs associated with the price on pollution, we are striking a balance between protecting the environment and creating economic growth.
8. partly answered
   Climate ChangeMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines actions taken but does not directly explain adherence to the prior targets.we put in place a comprehensive pan-Canadian action plan to fight climate change, which includes putting a price on pollution and, yes, bringing in a price on pollution on those Conservative provinces that have not wanted to move forward to give pollution a cost.
9. deflected
   Climate ChangeMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes Liberal policy on markets and renewables without addressing subsidies or pipeline criticism.That is why we are moving forward responsibly, to get our oil to new markets, while at the same time we fight climate change with all the tools we need.
10. deflected
    Carbon PricingEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives for misleading info instead of addressing carbon tax cost or 15x increase claim.The fact is that we are putting forward a plan that involves investments in public transit, making our electricity generated 90% renewable by 2030, and yes, putting a price on pollution.
11. deflected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer dismisses figures as baseless and attacks Conservatives for lacking a plan rather than clarifying carbon tax costs.The fact is that we have the answer on what we can do and that answer includes putting a price on pollution that will bring our emissions down and make life more affordable.
12. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates Liberal climate plan and investments without addressing $5000 cost or tax-on-everything claim.We are moving forward with a plan that is going to invest in public transit, that is going to make electricity 90% generated by renewable resources by 2030 and that is going to put a price on pollution that will see our emissions come down and leave Canadian families financially better off at tax time.
13. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer accuses member of misleading and personal attacks while pivoting to Nobel Prize and experts instead of addressing exemptions or costs.I am disappointed that the hon. member throws rhetoric out there and makes personal attacks instead of bringing a single idea to the table.
14. partly answered
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer details specific tax reductions and benefits but does not address deficits, broken promises or future tax increases.We reduced taxes on middle-class Canadians.
15. misdirected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the member's analysis and job prospects instead of addressing tax credits lost or future tax hikes from deficits.this is what real challenge looks like.
16. deflected
    Government ContractsMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends SNC-Lavalin jobs and accountability regime without addressing contract suspension or fraud details.We will continue to enforce that.
17. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer provides audit and investigation numbers to counter zero-results claim but does not address the specific ask about future actions needed.With respect to offshore tax evasion, under our leadership, the Canada Revenue Agency has done twice as many audits in three years as the Harper Conservatives did in 10 years.
18. deflected
    FinanceMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the tax-increase question and pivots to listing Liberal spending and child-benefit policies.We made investments in middle-class Canadians. We lowered their taxes.
19. deflected
    FinanceMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats the same spending and growth talking points without addressing any plan to raise taxes.our plan is very clear. We started by cutting taxes for the middle class.
20. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Doug Ford and Conservatives instead of stating a plan or timeline for lifting the tariffs.Meanwhile, Doug Ford's Conservatives are calling for us to unilaterally surrender to the Americans by unconditionally removing our tariffs.
21. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again attacks Conservatives for wanting to surrender rather than outlining steps to remove the tariffs.Instead of trying to score cheap political points on the backs of our workers, Doug Ford and his Conservative friends on the other side of the aisle should join us and stand up for Canadians.
22. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states the government met with GM and lists investment totals but does not explain concrete steps to prevent the Oshawa closure.We have seen investments of $5.6 billion since we formed government in 2015, because we have policies and programs to support this critically important sector.
23. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists infrastructure categories funded but does not address the broken-promise or infrastructure-bank criticism.We are investing in projects that will make everyday life easier for Canadians, including schools, public transit, housing, culture and recreation, and waste water treatment.
24. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the purpose of Bill C-69 but does not address whether the bill will be stopped or how it will help current job losses.It took away the ability of indigenous peoples to participate in a meaningful way.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses pipeline markets but avoids economic blame and personal attack on PM.The previous government failed to diversify our export markets.
26. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends security efforts but avoids committing to committee appearance.Even the CBSA said that the deployment of staff from across the country to support the processing of irregular migrants had no impact on the agency's daily operations.
27. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats security assurances and CBSA quote but dodges committee accountability request.[T]he deployment of staff from across the country to support the processing of irregular migrants had no impact on the agency's daily operations.
28. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer covers backlog reduction and increased spots but does not address eliminating the cap.We have quadrupled the number, from 5,000 to 20,000 spots, so that more parents and grandparents can be reunited with their families.
29. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains demand-driven benefits but avoids addressing lapsed spending or unanimous vote.These are based on estimates, and this process guarantees that whether veterans come forward this year, next year or beyond, they will receive benefits.
30. misdirected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to job announcement in Shawinigan instead of single tax return request.This morning I delivered a very clear message for our employees and their families, namely that we are investing in Shawinigan because they are important and because we believe in their future.
31. misdirected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives on past EI reform and fearmongering rather than addressing single tax return.The Harper Conservatives and today's Conservatives are doing exactly the same thing.
32. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses income definition harmonization but avoids committing to single tax return for Quebec.The federal government, representing nine provinces and three territories, harmonized its definition of "income", while Quebec has retained a different definition.
33. deflected
    TourismMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores Sunshine Village entirely and pivots to attacking prior Conservative government record.we will take no lesson from the Harper Conservatives, who decided to make cuts in the tourism sector
34. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer dismisses the question without addressing interim measures or cultural protections.it is always the same old story. He sounds like a broken record.
35. misdirected
    Public Services, Procurement and AccessibilitySteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.Answer rebuts by attacking the questioner's past record instead of addressing current shipyard or Obelix requests.I would ask my hon. colleague why he did not stand up for the workers, the men and women of Davie, when he was in government
36. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses general tax benefits and economy but avoids Quebec-specific spending priorities or deficit allocation.the middle-class tax cut and the enhanced Canada child benefit applied to all Canadians, including Quebeckers.
37. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats broad economic claims without addressing health transfers, tax havens, or Quebec priorities.we are going to continue with our approach. It is clearly a good way to improve the lives of middle-class Canadians across the country.
38. answered
    TransportationMr. Erin Weir (Independent) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly confirms cost-sharing offer applies to Saskatchewan as to other western provinces.That applies to all the four western provinces.
39. deflected
    TransportationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). rhetorical question.Question is rhetorical table request; answer shifts to unrelated tribute without consent discussion.I rise today in sorrow to pay tribute to Auditor General Michael Ferguson