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1. partly answered
   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the mislabelling claim with facts but ignores the accusation of repeating Chinese propaganda or political motivations.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is looking into the matter and working with Chinese customs authorities to have the suspension lifted.
2. deflected
   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists general strategies without addressing the timing of a WTO challenge or the minister's stated reason for delay.We intend to do that through trade missions to Japan, to Korea, to Europe and to South America.
3. partly answered
   Public SafetyCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the 5G review process but does not address the specific screening of Huawei critics or the research position.We want to ensure that Canadians get the full benefits of that technology.
4. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general university research practices and security monitoring without addressing the Huawei screening of applicants.Our national security agencies work diligently and efficiently to monitor for security threats and have measures in place to protect Canada's systems.
5. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains peer-review processes but avoids the claim that critics of Huawei are being screened out from the board position.When universities partner with an organization, NSERC organizes a peer-review process that avoids individuals who have conflicts or relationships with the applicants or partner organizations
6. partly answered
   Government AppointmentsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the appointment process and diversity outcomes but does not address the use of a partisan database for screening.Our record shows that we have used every available means to verify the candidates' merit and quality.
7. partly answered
   Government AppointmentsMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.The answer provides statistics on non-Liberal appointees but does not refute the claim of partisan screening via donation or leadership race data.Seventy-five per cent of the people named as judges in this country have no affiliation to, or donation history with, the Liberal Party of Canada.
8. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Vandal (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists spending figures and achievements without addressing the prioritization of partisan interests over indigenous communities.We have removed 83 long-term drinking water advisories.
9. deflected
   Government AppointmentsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question on donor-database appointments and shame by restating Senate independence talking points.our government ran on a platform to make the Senate more independent and more transparent to ensure that Liberal senators would be more able to work independently
10. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses collaboration with harvesters and harbour opening but does not commit to raising trap limits.we worked very closely with fish harvesters in Atlantic Canada as we developed the measures for the fishing season
11. deflected
    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Ms. Pamela Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses family contact and allies but avoids appointing an ambassador or WTO challenge.the Minister of Foreign Affairs is in close contact with the families of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor
12. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking Conservatives instead of addressing ambassador, WTO or pipeline funding.Whereas the opposition has only been interested in canola for a few days, our government has been working on resolving this issue for over two months
13. misdirected
    International TradeMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives as offside rather than addressing leadership or standing up to China.The only ones who are offside are the Conservatives in the House
14. deflected
    International TradeMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists trade deals but does not address WTO challenge or ambassador appointment for China.since the Liberal government came to power, we have signed trade agreements with the European Union, NAFTA 2.0 and the CPTPP
15. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Ziad Aboultaif (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers loan limit increases but does not address appointing an ambassador.the total amount they will be able to borrow will increase from $400,000 to $1 million
16. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the existing plan and welcomes the NDP but does not commit to a green new deal.I would like to welcome the NDP to the conversation that began under our government several years ago
17. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists climate actions but sidesteps the pipeline purchase and timing of new leadership.Our plan includes putting a price on pollution and phasing out coal by 2030.
18. deflected
    EthicsMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to cooperation and instead attacks the Conservatives' past record.Unfortunately, under their new leader they continue to do the same.
19. deflected
    EthicsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats institutional respect but pivots to criticizing Conservative members instead of addressing RCMP cooperation.As we saw yesterday, the hon. member for Carleton and other Conservative members called into question the independence of our officers.
20. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores China policy failures and instead attacks Conservatives for turning their back on the world.We take no lessons from the Conservatives.
21. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservative history and Premier Ford rather than explaining domestic infrastructure delays.The Conservatives should be talking to Premier Ford, who right now is blocking infrastructure.
22. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly details investments and legislative steps to restore salmon habitat and protections.We have invested $142 million, alongside Premier Horgan of British Columbia, for habitat restoration, which is the largest single investment in salmon habitat restoration in the history of this country.
23. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Serré (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides timelines for broadband rollout but does not address high costs or rural affordability concerns.We will connect 90% of households by 2021.
24. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends pipeline approvals but pivots to lecturing on rule of law and indigenous engagement instead of job creation in Canada.The rule of law is something they do not respect.
25. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Scot Davidson (Conservative) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes the questioners and promotes unrelated domestic projects without justifying the foreign investment.I find it very surprising that the Conservatives continue to be fixated on an investment that is helping Canadian businesses abroad.
26. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.The response addresses the TMX consultation timeline but ignores the AIIB investment and start-date commitment.We have informed communities engaged in the phase III consultations that we have until June 18 to bring the consultations to a respectful conclusion and make a decision on TMX.
27. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to domestic approvals and attacks the Ontario premier instead of addressing the AIIB or China policy.Instead of focusing on the Province of Ontario, which is blocking infrastructure, the Conservatives should be speaking with Premier Ford to unlock those historic dollars.
28. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reports progress on marine targets but does not address terrestrial targets or funding for local groups.In fact, at the nature summit, I announced the protection of the Laurentian Channel, which brings us now to 8.3% of the 10% target
29. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The response lists existing plastic initiatives and promises to consider the bill but gives no commitment to support it.I would like to thank the hon. member for his commitment to the environment.
30. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the new appointment process without addressing the use of the Liberal database.In fact, we now have a majority of senators in the other place who are independent senators, who have an incredible history and talent that they have provided to Canadians.
31. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats claims of improved trust and independence without addressing the database or SNC-Lavalin motion.We changed this process, and public opinion polls show that Canadians have greater trust in the Senate as a result of the changes we made.
32. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the process and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing the database or blocked motion.The Conservatives will always yell over us because they do not want to hear the validity of the process.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer criticizes Conservatives for insufficient environmental questions instead of addressing the EV subsidy or carbon tax.I cannot say how frustrating it is to have been standing up here for the last year answering questions and never once receiving a question from a Conservative member of Parliament asking us to do more to protect our environment.
34. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking Conservatives on Ontario language issues rather than addressing the RCMP French training decision.we have nothing to learn from the Conservatives about protecting language rights, as we recently saw with what is happening in Ontario with respect to the French fact.
35. partly answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the Phoenix problem and prior cuts but does not commit to a timeline before the election.we are obviously committed to fixing this problem left to us by Mr. Harper's Conservatives.
36. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates past investments and criticizes question repetition instead of explaining why web giants avoid federal taxes.If my colleagues really cared about investments in culture, they would stop asking me the same questions over and over only to get the same answers.
37. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms rail safety priority and actions taken but offers no response on ordering a public inquiry.the minister has made it clear to everyone in this House that rail safety is his number one priority, and that is why he has taken action to invest in the sector, to advance regulations and to ensure that we are continuing to improve safety.
38. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Erin Weir (Independent) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). substantive question.The answer thanks the asker and shifts to listing unrelated federal investments in Saskatchewan instead of addressing an investigation into Vinci.I want to thank my colleague for bringing this matter to the attention of the House and look forward to working with him to look into this matter.