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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. answered
   JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly confirms that all appropriate documents were provided to the trial.the Department of Justice has co-operated and given all appropriate documents to the trial in question.
2. deflected
   JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific claim of refusal by emphasizing independence and obligations without addressing the documents requested.Counsel to the Attorney General is fulfilling all its obligations in that instance before the court with respect to third party records applications.
3. deflected
   JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the accusation of interference and delay by restating the independence of the prosecution service.That agency runs independently of the government and makes its own decisions.
4. misdirected
   JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.The answer turns to praising Davie workers and listing contracts instead of addressing the interference allegation.We have awarded them many contracts, including part of a $7-billion contract for the Halifax-class frigates, and another worth $70 million for an icebreaker.
5. deflected
   JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again emphasizes independence without engaging the claim of interference or delay.the prosecution in question is being handled by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, which operates independently from the Department of Justice, from my office and from our government.
6. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the timeline by reaffirming the 2025 phase-out commitment and ongoing work.We stand by our commitment with our international partners to phase out inefficient non-tax fossil fuel subsidies by 2025.
7. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly references the 2025 commitment and steps taken toward it.We stand by our commitment with our international partners to phase out inefficient non-tax fossil fuel subsidies by 2025.
8. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines the government's plan with specific measures to address the call for action on emissions and the economy.Our plan includes more than 50 measures, such as investing in renewable energy to ensure that 90% of our electricity is clean, helping schools, hospitals and businesses save money and energy through the low carbon economy fund, and phasing out coal.
9. deflected
   HousingMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the national housing strategy without addressing the specific GST breaks or 30-year mortgages proposed.our government introduced and implemented Canada's first-ever national housing strategy, because we know that everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home.
10. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives and lists unrelated Liberal achievements instead of addressing the resignation or testimony.The Conservatives want to take that measure away.
11. partly answered
    JusticeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses document obligations but does not confirm unredacted provision or timing.The ministry of the Attorney General is in fact fulfilling all of its obligations with respect to documents made under third party applications.
12. deflected
    JusticeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats independence of prosecution without addressing the Davie shipyard contract or political interference claim.the prosecution in question is being handled by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, which operates independently from my department and our government.
13. deflected
    JusticeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims obligations are met without confirming all requested documents have been provided unredacted.the government is fulfilling its obligations to the court and to the trial by providing the required documents during the process.
14. deflected
    JusticeMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer asserts rules are followed but does not address legal fee coverage or document subpoenas specifically.All demands for legal assistance are being undertaken according to the rules.
15. deflected
    JusticeMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states obligations are met without confirming unredacted documents or fair trial support.the government is meeting all of its obligations with respect to third party obligations.
16. deflected
    EthicsMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes the appointment process but does not address partisan appointments or merit concerns raised.we have set up a process for the appointment of judges which is transparent, merit-based and rigorous, beginning from the applications being treated by judicial committees across Canada all the way through the rest of the process.
17. deflected
    EthicsMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The response promotes the merit-based process without addressing the partisan database commitment.we have put together a transparent, merit-based process that is highly rigorous.
18. deflected
    Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states general policy on partners and security advice but avoids explaining the specific Huawei arrangement.We will follow the advice of our public security officials and would only work with partners that have their approval.
19. deflected
    Public SafetyErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). loaded question.The response reiterates following security officials without addressing the screening or funding concerns raised.we will follow the advice of our public security officials and would only work with partners that had their approval.
20. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Kirsty Duncan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the policy of following officials without addressing the military integration or specific university ties.We will listen to our public security officials. We will work only with partners that they approve.
21. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The response shifts focus to detainee families and international support instead of addressing a Huawei decision.This is not about grandstanding or scoring points. It is not about politics.
22. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general small business tax relief without addressing the specific tax disparity for family transfers.our government remains committed to lowering taxes and ensuring that small businesses thrive in this country.
23. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The response acknowledges the report and notes past investments but does not specify future transformative actions.we have an opportunity and an obligation to do something about this emergency.
24. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer notes ongoing engagement and that no options are off the table without confirming a WTO action.We have taken no possibility and no other action off the table.
25. deflected
    International TradeMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes general support for farmers but avoids the specific points raised about the ambassador, trade complaint, and AIIB funding.This is a very important issue, and we should not confuse supporting our farmers and our robust inspection system with supporting the poorest and the most vulnerable of this world.
26. deflected
    International TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats that the government is working with partners but does not address the call for a tougher stance or the pork issue specifically.We are working with the Minister of International Trade Diversification and the Minister of Foreign Affairs , and also with farmers, their representatives, the industry and our provincial colleagues.
27. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims she will step up but sidesteps confirming a direct conversation at the G20 while attacking the opposition's timing.I did not have to wait for my colleague to ask me the first question in question period, six weeks after the debate started.
28. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states general efforts on benefits but provides no timeline or specific action on fixing the tax errors.we are working very hard to ensure that people get the credits and benefits they are entitled to.
29. partly answered
    HealthMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mrs. Sherry Romanado (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes the drug agency but does not address the timeline for savings or refute the claim of limited impact.budget 2019 establishes the Canadian drug agency that will work on developing a formulary and bulk buying prices for drugs, and negotiate drug prices to make prescription drugs more affordable for more Canadians.
30. answered
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms cooperation with institutions and notes the Prime Minister accepted the report.the Prime Minister and our government will always co-operate with our institutions.
31. misdirected
    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' motives instead of confirming whether the Prime Minister was contacted by the RCMP or Lobbying Commissioner.What is clear is that the Conservatives will continue to talk about something that has already been looked at by our officers of Parliament, because they have never had regard or respect for the work that they do.
32. misdirected
    EthicsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservatives and their focus rather than addressing cooperation with a potential criminal investigation.While the Conservatives continue to rehash items that have already been addressed, we will continue to focus on Canadians and the things that matter to them in their everyday lives.
33. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise outright and pivots to criticizing the opposition's votes instead of addressing the China or TMX delay claims.the hon. member is absolutely wrong.
34. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The response acknowledges the issue and promises future measures but does not commit to emergency financial support.I will have the pleasure of announcing some very concrete measures in the coming days.
35. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Mrs. Karen McCrimmon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes the general listing process without confirming or denying any intent to list the IRGC.The assessments for new terrorist entity listings are an ongoing process.
36. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The minister repeats the merit-based claim without addressing the specific allegation about checking the Liberal database.After taking office, we implemented a transparent, merit-based judicial appointment process.
37. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The response asserts transparency and denies advantage from donations but avoids explaining or justifying database use.With regard to appointments, donations do not put candidates for the judiciary at an advantage or a disadvantage.
38. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMaxime Bernier (Independent) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights the questioner's past involvement rather than addressing the call to admit error or reform equalization.it is interesting, coming from the member opposite, because he was, in fact, part of the government when the equalization payment formula was created