Budget debate leads day as justice questions consume question period

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1. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the accusation of misleading by emphasizing transparency instead.All the facts are now public, and Canadians can hear them for themselves.
2. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the accusation of misleading by emphasizing transparency instead.it is important that Canadians be able to hear for themselves.
3. deflected
   JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the accusation of misleading by emphasizing transparency instead.
4. deflected
   JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the accusation of obstructing justice by emphasizing transparency instead.all the facts are now out in the open and Canadians can decide for themselves.
5. deflected
   JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the accusation of hiding truth by emphasizing transparency instead.All the facts are now out in the open.
6. deflected
   JusticeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question by accusing the NDP of playing political games.The NDP is now siding with the Conservatives.
7. answered
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses support and next steps for the community.We remain steadfast in our commitment to build a health facility in that community.
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses community needs but does not commit to the Prime Minister personally calling to apologize.I am eager to meet with Chief Turtle to discuss this matter personally so we can move on this together.
9. deflected
   JusticeMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific questions about the Prime Minister's actions and pivots to general statements about caucus and institutions.When it comes to that call that the member is referring to, it is important to note that the tools that were available were for the former attorney general to make a decision.
10. deflected
    JusticeLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates talking points about committees and institutions without addressing the question posed.It was confirmed at the justice committee that the rule of law was followed, and we know that we can always improve and that is why the Prime Minister took responsibility.
11. misdirected
    JusticeLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' conclusions rather than addressing the specific testimony quotes raised.the member for Milton has just confirmed that rather than actually listening to the testimony that was provided by witnesses, the Conservatives have already drawn their conclusions.
12. deflected
    JusticeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the committee process but ignores the delay in document release and election timing.We know that the system is working since the witnesses were able to provide that information.
13. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to attacking Conservative leadership style instead of addressing the committee invitation or information access.I know that the Conservatives like to take direction from their leader.
14. deflected
    JusticeMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes public testimony and waived privileges but avoids the call to resume the investigation.To ensure that Canadians could hear for themselves, the Prime Minister waived solicitor-client privilege, as well as cabinet confidence.
15. deflected
    JusticeMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer points to ongoing processes and system functioning without addressing the new evidence or resuming the investigation.That member has just confirmed that the system is working and that Canadians can have confidence in their institutions, and we should.
16. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists government climate actions in response to the call for bold action.We have a climate plan with over 50 measures.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes Liberal climate policies without defining inefficient subsidies or addressing the question.Of course we need to eliminate inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.
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    JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates that documents are public and attacks Conservatives instead of confirming release of Wernick documents.It is very nice to see that the Conservatives have some faith in the media.
19. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses the request by stating documents will be received but avoids the 240-day delay issue.we know that the newspaper will receive them.
20. deflected
    JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer criticizes repetition of questions and shouts instead of addressing obstruction of La Presse request.I would like to reassure the member that I am able to hear.
21. deflected
    JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer begins to reference the justice committee but cuts off without addressing access to documents or abuse of power.The justice committee, which has members of all recognized parties—
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    International TradeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses pharmacare and health care pride without addressing drug price increases from the trade deal.That is why budget 2019 contains bold, concrete measures to lay the groundwork for a national pharmacare system.
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    PharmacareMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to indigenous health gaps and Jordan's principle instead of addressing pharmacare or northern Saskatchewan access.To close that gap, I am proud to report that 52 new community-led mental wellness teams are now serving 344 communities.
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    JusticeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes waiving privilege and public hearings without addressing punishment or smearing of former ministers.This is something that has not been done, something unprecedented, because it is important that Canadians be able to hear.
25. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The response changes the subject to attack the Conservatives' voting record rather than addressing the question about the former attorney general.Canadians want to know why it is that the Conservatives voted against proactive pay equity legislation.
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    JusticeMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates actions taken on privilege waiver and quotes the former AG without addressing the question about smearing her.Canadians should get to hear, and once again, that is exactly why the Prime Minister waived solicitor-client privilege as well as cabinet confidence.
27. misdirected
    JusticeMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.The response rejects the premise and pivots to criticizing Conservative votes on funding instead of addressing the question.What I would like to know, and what those 338 young women want to know, is why the Conservatives voted against the funding to bring them here to Ottawa
28. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer corrects the record on the fund and acknowledges the job issue but does not address the task force request or specific new investment.We have seen 40 projects move forward, resulting in six billion dollars' worth of new investments in the automotive sector since we formed government in 2015.
29. answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the service standard failures by listing new investments and restored programs for veterans.We have invested over $10 billion in additional funding for Canadian veterans and their families, particularly by launching the pension for life, creating an education and training benefit, and restoring access to critical support
30. deflected
    JusticeEd Fast (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The response restates committee proceedings and waiver of privilege without addressing the question about hiding unethical behaviour.the justice committee met and witnesses appeared to ensure that Canadians could hear the truth.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats prior points about the committee and waiver without addressing ending the alleged cover-up.The justice committee has met.
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    JusticeMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The response explains the waiver of privilege while implying the asker does not understand, avoiding the question about telling the truth.I actually just now understand that the member and the Conservatives do not understand why this information is public and why witnesses were able to appear and share information.
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    JusticeMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses committee work and other investigations but does not address whether the Prime Minister was contacted by the RCMP.There is currently an investigation with the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.
34. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the request for a plan by accepting recommendations and citing allocated funding and provincial coordination.We are already, in fact, addressing a number of the key gaps she notes in her report.
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    Democratic ReformMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question about complying with section 49 and possible expulsions by giving a brief unrelated statement.I understand that matter has been addressed and a letter provided to the Speaker, as is required.
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    Intergovernmental RelationsMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the government's general position on rights without committing to not challenging the Quebec law.our government has always defended the fundamental rights of each and every Canadian and it will continue to do so.
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    Intergovernmental RelationsMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again states general principles on secularism and rights without pledging to respect Quebec's law or choices.Canada is a secular nation, and all our institutions reflect that.
38. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Raj Grewal (Independent) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers processing times and sponsorship numbers but does not address the portal's short opening time or fairness of the current system.we have reduced the processing times for parents and grandparents to be reunited, from seven years to under 20 months
39. answered
    Points of OrderLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies the intended wording regarding the committee and confirms the rule of law was intact.My intention was always to confirm that witnesses who testified at the justice committee confirmed that the rule of law in Canada was intact and that the rule of law was followed.