Conservatives move supply day motion to cancel Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank funding

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1. deflected
   Foreign AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends AIIB participation and lists projects but never addresses stopping the funding.We will continue to be engaged in helping people throughout the world.
2. deflected
   Foreign AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the same defense of the bank and projects without answering why Canada is funding them instead of domestic infrastructure.The bank supports clean and green infrastructure investments throughout Asia.
3. misdirected
   Foreign AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to canola loans and general statements instead of addressing withdrawal from the AIIB as a response to China.That is why we were proud to announce this morning that we are standing up for canola farmers by moving forward with a maximum loan limit increase to $1 million for all farmers
4. misdirected
   Foreign AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to trade deal successes and avoids any direct response on standing up to China.The Conservatives wanted us to capitulate to the Americans on NAFTA, and we got the right deal for Canadians.
5. misdirected
   Foreign AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to economic record and trade deals instead of addressing action on detained Canadians or exports.We turned that around. We have created 900,000 new jobs across the country.
6. partly answered
   Government PrioritiesMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists poverty-reduction measures but does not address the specific subsidies or handouts mentioned.We succeeded in lifting 800,000 Canadians out of poverty in our first two years in office.
7. deflected
   Government AppointmentsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the new appointment process but does not address the specific allegations of donor vetting or leaks.Political activity or donations have no impact on a person's candidacy or selection for judicial appointment.
8. answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the Kashechewan relocation commitment and current work underway.Since 2016, we have been working in close partnership with Kashechewan on its request to relocate to higher ground.
9. answered
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly details ongoing relocation work with the community since 2016.The community has identified the site it believes would be best to relocate to.
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts to general transparency claims instead of addressing contact with the Chief Electoral Officer.Under my leadership, we have raised the bar on transparency.
11. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids the specific allegations and pivots to respect for officers of Parliament.Yes, we will always respect and work with officers of Parliament.
12. deflected
    Campaign FinancingLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the list disclosure request and attacks the opposition's fundraising practices.The Leader of the Opposition does them in secret and keeps the media out.
13. deflected
    Campaign FinancingLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer evades the meeting question and contrasts fundraising openness with the opposition.The Leader of the Opposition continues to hold his fundraisers in secret, refuses to let the media in
14. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer claims rules were followed but redirects to criticizing Conservative fundraising secrecy.I find it a bit rich that the Conservatives would go after me on ethical and fundraising issues when they continue to hold secret private fundraisers with their leader.
15. answered
    EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly states that contracts followed all rules and policies.Both contracts followed all appropriate rules and policies of the department.
16. partly answered
    LabourMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses pay equity and some industries but ignores Phoenix, Canada Post, and Sears pensions.We introduced historic pay equity legislation, which will finally close the gender wage gap in an open and proactive manner.
17. partly answered
    Government PrioritiesMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists labor laws passed but ignores the specific Loblaws donation and billionaire prioritization claims.our government has been unequivocal in our support for labour, and we are happy to celebrate that this May Day.
18. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends actions taken but does not address the lack of ambassador, WTO complaint or confusion over Japan.We have announced changes to the advance payments program.
19. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives for belittling farmers instead of addressing the canola crisis resolution.it troubles me to hear the Conservatives belittling what the Canola Council and the canola farmers have been asking for for weeks.
20. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates engagement with China but avoids committing to a WTO complaint or clarifying the Japan mission.we have been engaged on this issue with China since the very beginning
21. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservative inconsistency rather than answering when an ambassador will be nominated.once again, the Conservatives are all over the place on what they think they want on the world stage.
22. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights funding and closures but does not commit to a full recovery plan requested.With the province, we created the B.C. salmon restoration and innovation fund, contributing $100 million.
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes NDP understanding instead of addressing pipeline priority versus green economy focus.once again, the NDP does not understand that the economy and the environment go hand in hand.
24. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer blames past Conservative failures rather than stating a timeline for Trans Mountain expansion.as we can see, the Conservatives do not really understand that for 10 years they could not get it done for a very simple reason
25. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts focus to unrelated countries and accuses questioner of politics instead of addressing China investment.the Conservatives are playing politics once again.
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer denies premise and pivots to other nations while accusing Conservatives of misleading Canadians.The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is actually designed to support clean and green infrastructure investments throughout Asia
27. deflected
    Foreign AffairsPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives for partisanship and lists partner countries without addressing coal plants or canceling funding.Their desire to score cheap partisan points while we desire to build a better future for everyone around the world could not be in more marked contrast.
28. partly answered
    TransportationMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges federal willingness to help and encourages Saskatchewan partnership but does not explain why only BC received funds.We would encourage the member opposite to encourage the Saskatchewan government to partner with us
29. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general flood aid and other communities instead of explaining denial of Grand Forks grant.we have helped all Canadians affected by flooding this year and in past years, including indigenous communities like Kashechewan.
30. deflected
    EthicsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer begins reform statement but cuts off without addressing conversation or fundraiser details.we brought in reforms of the rules for—
31. misdirected
    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends refund but attacks Conservatives on their fundraisers and past election law breaches.why is his leader continuing to hold secret, private fundraisers that do not invite the media
32. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer notes refund but pivots to attacking Conservatives on Elections Canada and their election law violations.Instead of attacking Elections Canada, Conservatives should simply stop breaking election laws
33. answered
    JusticeMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The question asks a yes/no factual question and receives a direct no.
34. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer condemns executions and mentions a meeting but never addresses the timeline or decision on the arms export ban.We will keep working on this issue because that is what Canadians and people around the world expect from Canada.
35. misdirected
    JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the court timeline question and pivots to attacking the opposition's focus while listing unrelated Liberal policies.I can understand that the Leader of the Opposition wants to continue to focus on me, but I am not going to focus on them.
36. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer justifies the ITK partnership approach but does not explain why the Government of Nunavut was cut out of funding and planning.at the same time, I will make no apologies for a distinctions-based approach to reconciliation that treats indigenous communities and nations as full partners.