SNC-Lavalin clash dominates as Trudeau names McLellan adviser

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   Shootings in New ZealandAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Expresses condolences and solidarity but diverts to unrelated Netherlands incident.I also want to highlight that in regard to the Netherlands, our thoughts are with the residents as we learn more on the possible terrorist attack they have gone through this morning.
2. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Announces an adviser instead of addressing the request to waive privilege.Today I am announcing that the Hon. Anne McLellan will serve as special adviser to examine these questions and make independent recommendations.
3. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats announcement of adviser without addressing completing testimony.I am therefore announcing that the Hon. Anne McLellan will serve as special adviser to examine these questions and provide independent recommendations to us.
4. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Defends actions taken but avoids allowing further testimony.That is why we put forward an unprecedented waiver of cabinet confidence and solicitor-client privilege.
5. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats waiver details without agreeing to further testimony.the government gave an unprecedented waiver for the former minister to speak fully and in detail.
6. misdirected
   HousingMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores housing question and pivots to unrelated government achievements.I hope he and his party will support the work our government has done to lift hundreds of thousands of children across the country out of poverty.
7. deflected
   Carbon PricingMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Lists climate actions but does not address carbon price exemption.We have put a price on pollution.
8. misdirected
   JusticeMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores inquiry request and shifts to job creation talking points.We know that there are good jobs in various industries across the country, and these workers deserve to be protected.
9. deflected
   JusticeMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to job creation statistics instead of addressing the request for a public inquiry.Canadians have created close to 950,000 good new jobs right across the country over three and a half years, because this government remains focused on creating opportunities for workers, opportunities for Canadians.
10. deflected
    JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends past actions and attacks the opposition rather than confirming whether further testimony will be allowed.It is unfortunate that the Conservatives have no regard for committees.
11. deflected
    JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates the waiver already given and accuses the opposition of smearing instead of addressing the call for unrestricted testimony.I am not surprised that the Conservatives would play their traditional game of smearing names.
12. deflected
    JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes the existing waiver and committee independence without confirming authorization for a new appearance.The government gave an unprecedented waiver of cabinet confidence and solicitor-client privilege so that the former minister could speak fully.
13. deflected
    JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states that all facts are public and the committee will decide, avoiding a direct response on extending testimony.The former minister appeared before the committee for nearly four hours.
14. deflected
    JusticeMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins to defend committee respect but cuts off without addressing the gag order or McLellan appointment.what is clear is that we have regard and respect for the work that committees do.
15. deflected
    JusticeMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights the waiver and attacks the prior Conservative government instead of agreeing to lift restrictions for further testimony.Since 1987, there have only been four times when that has happened, and none included solicitor-client privilege.
16. deflected
    JusticeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the Prime Minister's position and equates NDP and Conservative tactics rather than answering yes or no on allowing full testimony.We see that the NDP now have the same talking points as the Conservatives, and they look for direction from their leader as to what to do at committee and what not to do.
17. deflected
    JusticeMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer thanks a public servant and praises the committee while criticizing the questioner's approach instead of addressing the interference claim.That member might choose to use name-calling, or whatever approach, but we know that the justice committee can do its work.
18. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates prior testimony and attacks the asker for reading a scripted question rather than addressing whether the former AG can speak further.She cannot ask her own questions. She has to do what her leader tells her to do.
19. deflected
    JusticeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reassures about institutions and ongoing processes without confirming whether the former AG will be allowed to speak at committee.It is the justice committee that is doing its important work, and it continues to do so.
20. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats that privilege was waived and testimony lasted four hours but avoids committing to further testimony.We know that she was there for over four hours.
21. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to unrelated topics like the economy and attacks the opposition instead of addressing the cover-up allegation.Canadians want an economy that works for them so that they can work and be able to contribute.
22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists government climate actions but does not directly address eliminating oil and gas subsidies.We are putting a price on pollution that is going to make life more affordable and bring our emissions down.
23. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the agreement and notes possible improvements but does not address expanding it or asylum claims by women fleeing violence.We know that this agreement can be improved, and I have personally met with members of the U.S. Congress
24. deflected
    JusticePeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes committee independence and prior waivers of privilege while attacking the Conservatives rather than addressing the cover-up request.That is something that was unheard of under the Conservatives.
25. deflected
    JusticeMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer redirects to committee and commissioner without addressing the defense preparation or hiding truth.The Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner is also looking into this matter.
26. deflected
    JusticeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends institutions and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing harm to international reputation.something the Conservatives did not understand for 10 years.
27. deflected
    JusticeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer affirms OECD cooperation but ignores the question on allowing testimony at committee.We have been clear from the start with the OECD that we support its work and will co-operate with it fully.
28. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to Broadcasting Act modernization instead of addressing journalism tax credit delays.Our starting point is clear. All players who participate in this system will pay.
29. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights past enhancements but does not address the CPP overpayment clawback issue.In budget 2016, we introduced an enhancement to the guaranteed income supplement, which is helping to lift 75,000 seniors out of poverty.
30. deflected
    JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer points to committee work without addressing the specific call to allow testimony.It is doing its important work, and we believe it should be able to.
31. deflected
    JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends actions taken and criticizes Conservatives rather than addressing resignations or gag order.I know the Conservatives have never let the facts get in the way, but it is important that Canadians be reminded of them.
32. deflected
    JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes committee independence and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing the gag order or testimony.We will not undermine them like the Conservatives continue to do.
33. answered
    JusticeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly responds to the yes/no question about RCMP contact.
34. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The response explains the ongoing review but avoids addressing the delay or comparison to other projects.It is a massive project, but we have to do our homework.
35. answered
    JusticeMr. Scot Davidson (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly responds to the yes/no question about RCMP contact.
36. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The response discusses support efforts but does not confirm full compensation for the three breaches.We are currently working with three working groups, producers and processors to ensure that we find the right way to fully and fairly support them.
37. deflected
    Border SecurityMaxime Bernier (Independent) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates asylum policy and border work without addressing why the situation was allowed to deteriorate.We have been working very closely with our counterparts in the United States to ensure that the bilateral agreement that exists between us operates fairly and efficiently
38. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes the government's plan and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing the target timeline.Unlike the Conservatives who want to make pollution free again and have no plan for the environment, our government has a serious plan to fight climate change.