SNC-Lavalin questions consume most of question period as Scheer challenges Trudeau on waiver limits

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1. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates waiver for committee study but avoids why post-AG period remains restricted.We announced that, where appropriate, we are waiving solicitor-client privilege, cabinet confidentiality and all other obligations of confidentiality with respect to the matters being studied by the justice committee and the Conflict of Interest Commissioner.
2. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats the same waiver claim without addressing the specific post-January 14 period raised.we took the unprecedented step of waiving both cabinet confidentiality and solicitor-client privilege in the matter currently under study by the justice committee and the Ethics Commissioner.
3. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again emphasizes the waiver for the committee's question while ignoring the request to confirm events after the shuffle.we take very seriously the matter before the justice committee and indeed the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
4. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to contrasting with Harper Conservatives instead of addressing the full waiver demand.unlike the Harper Conservatives, we take very seriously the institutions, the processes and the procedures that are fundamental to our system of justice, to the rule of law and to our very institutions.
5. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims the waiver covers the matter under study but sidesteps the explicit question on the post-shuffle period.We have waived privilege and we have waived cabinet confidentiality so that the former attorney general can speak fully and expansively to the matter under study.
6. deflected
   JusticeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer asserts confidence in processes and the existing waiver without explaining limits after January 14.That is why we waived the confidentiality requirement that was preventing the former attorney general from speaking fully at committee.
7. deflected
   JusticeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reframes around the committee's narrow focus and dismisses broader political motives without granting full waiver.We waived solicitor-client privilege and cabinet confidentiality to allow the former attorney general to speak fully to the matter in question.
8. deflected
   JusticeMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reiterates the limited waiver for the specific issue under study while avoiding details on PMO contacts before resignation.That is why we waived cabinet confidentiality and solicitor-client privilege to enable the former attorney general to speak fully to the matter under study.
9. deflected
   JusticeMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's motives and highlights the waiver already given without addressing the request to testify or waive further.when the member opposite qualifies fundamental tenets of our justice system, of our cabinet government, as "weasel" words, we see the partisan political approach that he is desperate to take.
10. partly answered
    JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer explains the scope of the existing waiver but does not address why other topics remain restricted.the matter in question before the justice committee and before the Ethics Commissioner is focused on her time as Attorney General, and that is why when we went forward to waive confidentiality in regard to solicitor-client privilege, in regard to cabinet confidence, we took very seriously this unprecedented step
11. misdirected
    JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots entirely to economic record and avoids any response to the specific request for an immediate letter expanding the waiver.the members opposite do not seem to want to talk anymore about the fact that every step of the way we stood up for good jobs across this country, we stood up for Canadian workers and we stood up for the growth of our economy
12. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates the limited scope of the waiver already issued without explaining why additional topics cannot be included.That is why we have enabled the former attorney general to speak fully to the matter currently under study by the committee.
13. deflected
    JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer accuses opposition of scoring points and reiterates respect for institutions without addressing the listed topics the former AG cannot discuss.I understand that the members opposite are using this matter to try to score political points.
14. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the existing waiver as sufficient for the committee's work but does not address the specific gaps identified in the order in council.The decision to waive solicitor-client privilege and, indeed, cabinet confidentiality is not one to be taken lightly, but it is one that we took in this case because it is important that the justice committee and that the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner are able to do their work.
15. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer begins to correct the questioner on the order in council but cuts off without clarifying whether the listed topics can be discussed.the member opposite obviously misunderstands what the order in council is all about.
16. deflected
    JusticeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats the claim of having waived privilege while pivoting to jobs and institutions instead of addressing the request for full free rein.That is what we are doing now by waiving solicitor-client privilege and cabinet confidentiality so the former attorney general can speak to the matter.
17. deflected
    JusticeMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses legal principles instead of confirming whether the former AG can speak fully.That is why, when we take the step to waive cabinet confidentiality and solicitor-client privilege in this matter, he must recognize it as a significant step toward—
18. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the waiver already given and accuses opponents of games rather than addressing the expanded scope requested.The members opposite do not seem to be pleased with that, because they are playing political games with it.
19. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to what the committee is studying and accuses the opposition of moving off topic instead of answering the waiver question.the members opposite have moved entirely off the actual matter in question, which is regarding what happened while she was attorney general and minister of justice.
20. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to defending jobs and the rule of law without addressing the specific question on lawful authority.We will always stand up for Canadian jobs, while respecting the independence of our judicial system, our institutions and the rule of law.
21. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for playing politics and restates job defense instead of answering the authority question.it is troubling to see that the Conservatives have chosen to play politics by going after SNC-Lavalin workers and workers across the country.
22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the broader approach to climate and economy but does not confirm specific budget measures on subsidies or renewables.We must do both at the same time. That is exactly what we are doing by putting a price on pollution and investing in safer ways to transport our resources to markets other than the United States.
23. deflected
    Government PrioritiesMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights poverty reduction stats and dismisses the question as rhetorical rather than addressing pharmacare or housing investments.the NDP never lets the facts get in the way of a good rhetorical question.
24. deflected
    JusticeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates general commitments to jobs and institutions without answering the direct yes/no question on contacts with SNC-Lavalin.We have stood up for jobs, stood up for workers and invested in our country's economic growth, while at the same time defending our institutions, standing up for the rule of law and defending the independence of our judiciary.
25. deflected
    JusticeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores the yes/no question and pivots to unrelated attacks on prior Conservative government.That is exactly what we will always do, and, at the same time, we will ensure that we always comply with the law, protect the integrity of our justice system and defend our institutions.
26. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses the scope of the waiver but avoids explaining why post-AG restraints remain in place.That is why we took the unprecedented step of waiving those elements so that Canadians could hear directly from the former attorney general on this matter.
27. deflected
    JusticeMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates general principles about privilege without addressing why restraints on the former AG were not fully lifted.When we made the decision to waive those elements so that the former attorney general can speak to this matter, that is a big deal.
28. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general infrastructure investments but does not address the specific neglect of ice roads in northern communities.That is why this government is committed to reconciliation, to investment, to partnership with indigenous communities right across this country to make sure we are building a better future together for everyone in this country.
29. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises the minister and highlights rail service but ignores the request for a meeting on treaty land entitlement.In regard to northern Manitoba, it was this government that moved forward to restore rail service to Churchill.
30. deflected
    JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer evades the policy-change question by repeating job-protection talking points and attacking the prior government.At the same time, what also did not happen under 10 years of the Conservative government is respect for our institutions, respect for the independence of law, and the kinds of thoughtful processes that actually defend our justice system.
31. deflected
    JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats broad claims about jobs and institutions without addressing the minister's admission on policy changes.we did what Canadians expect us to, which is to stand up for jobs, defend Canadian workers and defend the economic growth that did not happen under 10 years of Stephen Harper, while at the same time protecting our institutions, standing up for the rule of law and defending the integrity and the independence of our judicial system.
32. deflected
    JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer again pivots to criticizing the Harper record instead of identifying any alternative motivation for the intervention.At the same time, in those 10 years, we saw countless examples of that government's torquing the truth in favour of partisan interests and disrespecting the judiciary, including Supreme Court judges.
33. answered
    JusticeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the yes/no question about RCMP contact.Mr. Speaker, no, not to our knowledge.
34. deflected
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses accessibility legislation but ignores the specific rejections and clawbacks raised.this is the government that moved forward on the historic accessible Canada act for the first time, moved forward with a comprehensive approach to removing barriers for all Canadians.
35. deflected
    JusticeMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response avoids the timing question and pivots to general statements on jobs and the rule of law.every step of the way, we will stand up for Canadian workers.
36. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates commitment to jobs and laws without addressing the alleged inaction or costs.our government takes very seriously its responsibility to protect good jobs, promote economic growth and stand up for workers.