Commons passes military justice overhaul as SNC-Lavalin questions dominate QP

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1. deflected
   JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates a single quote about the PM's verbal stance instead of addressing the sequence of meetings or firing.At every opportunity, verbally and in writing in December, the Prime Minister made it clear that this was the decision for the Minister of Justice to take.
2. deflected
   JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer accuses the asker of speculation and undermining the committee rather than addressing the chronology of meetings.The member chooses to continue speculating and drawing his own conclusions.
3. deflected
   JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer labels the facts as speculation and pivots to defending institutions without addressing the meetings or removal.that is not evidence. That is the member's speculation.
4. partly answered
   JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses the independence of prosecutors but stops short of addressing whether the described actions constitute obstruction.The director of the Public Prosecution Service has confirmed that, in each and every case, prosecutors exercise their discretion independently.
5. misdirected
   JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the Conservatives for alleged doublespeak on jobs instead of addressing the Criminal Code question on obstruction.the Conservatives keep speaking out of both sides of their mouths.
6. partly answered
   JusticeMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the complexity of solicitor-client privilege and states work is underway but does not explain the specific reasons cited in the question.We are working to try to find a way such that the former attorney general can in fact speak.
7. deflected
   JusticeMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to noting meetings with opposition leaders and defending the committee instead of addressing the volume of meetings or priorities raised.I find it fascinating that the member seems to forget that the company actually met with his leader, the leader of the NDP.
8. misdirected
   Social DevelopmentMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the NDP's voting record on tax and benefit measures instead of addressing the two-sets-of-rules question on government priorities.there are indeed two sets of rules: one that increased taxes for the richest 1% in 2016, which the NDP opposed, and another that lowered taxes for the middle class.
9. deflected
   EmploymentMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mr. Rémi Massé (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to general job statistics without addressing specific companies or two-tier rules claim.I would like to point out that our government has created more than 800,000 jobs through the platform it has implemented over the past three years.
10. partly answered
    JusticeMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites officials confirming no improper contact but does not directly address obstruction allegation.Yesterday, the deputy minister of justice confirmed that there was no direct communication in any specific case between the PMO and the DPP.
11. deflected
    JusticeMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats prior quotes and urges committee process instead of addressing Criminal Code claim.I encourage members opposite to stop speculating.
12. deflected
    JusticeMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates independence of prosecutors without engaging the interference facts presented.The director of the Public Prosecution Service confirmed that, in this and every other case, prosecutors exercise their discretion independently.
13. deflected
    JusticeMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer pivots to committee work and avoids the obstruction question entirely.it is important that Canadians have confidence in their institutions.
14. deflected
    JusticeDiane Finley (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites PM's statements on AG independence and shifts to jobs and institutions rather than addressing the timeline of pressure.the Clerk of the Privy Council also confirmed that at every opportunity, verbally and in writing, in December, the Prime Minister made it clear that this was a decision for the minister of justice to take.
15. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives for undermining institutions instead of addressing the Criminal Code allegation.A clear difference between the Liberal Party and the Conservative Party is that we will not undermine our institutions, like those members choose to continue doing.
16. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Vandal (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses housing funding gaps with specific federal commitments and totals.For first nations housing on reserve alone, we have committed more than $1 billion, with more than 15,000 housing units being built and renovated.
17. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends existing funding increases but does not address the call for a larger plan or timeline.That is why in budget 2016, for the first time in 17 years, we increased the budget to fight homelessness in Canada and doubled it.
18. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the obstruction allegation by redirecting to committee work and repeating a non-interference statement.The member should be encouraged to let the justice committee do its important work.
19. deflected
    JusticeMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats the same non-interference claim and criticizes question repetition instead of addressing the Criminal Code allegation.I hope Canadians are noticing that the Conservatives continue asking the exact same question, and when I am providing the answer, they start yelling so they can never hear the answer
20. deflected
    JusticeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again cites non-interference confirmations and notes bilingualism rather than engaging the obstruction claim.now we are being asked the same question in French.
21. misdirected
    JusticeMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the Conservatives' past record and approach instead of addressing whether actions constituted a crime.the member was here under 10 years of Stephen Harper when they undermined the work of committees.
22. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains current bilateral steps and prior regulatory changes to resolve the waste shipment issue.Currently, a joint technical working group is being established, consisting of officials from both countries, to examine the full spectrum of issues related to the removal of the waste.
23. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses tariff removal efforts but does not respond to the specific impact on named local businesses.This weekend, the minister raised the issue with members of the U.S. Congress, including Nancy Pelosi, who confirmed that our counter-measures are having an impact.
24. deflected
    JusticeMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer points to ongoing reviews by commissioner and committee without addressing the criminal allegation.We know that this matter is being looked at by both the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and the justice committee.
25. deflected
    JusticeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the direct accusation by redirecting to ongoing reviews without addressing the criminal claim.this matter is being looked at by the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner and the justice committee.
26. deflected
    JusticeMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites statements from officials but sidesteps the question of realizing obstruction of justice.Yesterday the deputy minister of justice confirmed that there was "no direct communication, in any specific case, between the PMO and the DPP."
27. deflected
    JusticeMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer points to a letter and committee work instead of addressing the Criminal Code allegation or reasons for firings.When it comes to the justice committee, the justice committee has asked for witnesses to appear.
28. deflected
    HousingMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general housing measures but does not commit to or reject the 30-year mortgage term request.That is why we took measures to limit the risks in the housing market and make it easier to access long-term financing.
29. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Andrew Leslie (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses concern and calls for restraint but does not specify actions or timing for pressuring Egypt.We call on all parties in Egypt to exercise restraint, denounce hateful speech and engage in peaceful dialogue.
30. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines steps taken on consultations and reports but does not confirm shovels in the ground before October 2019.Today the National Energy Board will release its reconsideration report, and that marks an important milestone.
31. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Larry Maguire (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the consultation process and criticizes past Conservative actions rather than addressing killing Bill C-69.That is the path that we are taking.
32. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames prior Conservative policies instead of explaining current actions on energy worker job losses.The Conservatives' approach failed, and they are doubling down on that approach with their disregard for the courts
33. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the PBO report and $300k shortfall by pivoting to past government comparisons.Thanks to our government's $10-billion investments, all veterans today, including the most vulnerable, are better off than they were under the Harper Conservatives.
34. deflected
    International TradeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the Saudi dispute and SNC losses, shifting to general trade strategy.We also know that we have embarked on a very aggressive trade diversification strategy.
35. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Erin Weir (Independent) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms the appointment is coming soon but gives no timeline commitment before the House rises.we are going to appoint the first-ever ombudsperson for corporate social responsibility, and as I said yesterday, that appointment will be announced soon.
36. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer details the funding share but does not address lump-sum transfer or Quebec's autonomy request.the agreement with Quebec on public transportation provides for $5.2 billion to be transferred to Quebec.
37. deflected
    InfrastructureMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses only on the tramway offer and does not address broader infrastructure transfers to Quebec.We have offered Quebec over $1 billion for the project.
38. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refuses to engage citing court matters instead of addressing the remediation timeline or job impacts.As Attorney General of Canada, I cannot comment on a subject that could have an impact on a matter that is before the courts, as this one is.