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Wednesday, May 8, 2019 · sitting No. 412

House allots one more day for Criminal Code bestiality bill at third reading

The House devoted the largest share of its time to government orders on Bill C-84, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (bestiality and animal fighting). Liberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion limiting debate to one further sitting day at third reading, with proceedings to be interrupted 15 minutes before the expiry of government orders. Conservative MP Michelle Rempel and New Democrat MP Peter Julian both objected to the use of time allocation on a bill that enjoyed broad support across parties.

In Question Period, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer pressed the government on the stay of proceedings against Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. Justice minister David Lametti replied that the Public Prosecution Service of Canada had acted independently and that the government had met all disclosure obligations. New Democrat leader Jagmeet Singh questioned the decision to proceed with the Trans Mountain expansion, and Environment minister Catherine McKenna defended the project while noting ongoing consultations.

Decided that day

  • 2nd reading of Bill C-406 failed
  • M-208 on rural digital infrastructure passed
  • M-174 on national suicide prevention passed
  • Bill C-84 passed third reading
  • Time allocation for C-84 passed
  • Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day passed
  • Opposition motion on gas prices failed
  • Bill S-261 introduced
  • C-84 and C-85 advanced a stage

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Who held the floor · 2019-05-08

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 49%, opposition 51% of the words spokenQuestion PeriodRoutine proceedingsGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 14:0515:0016:0017:0018:00Last speech 19:10Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 5 h 5 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
61Bills Pass While Gas-Price Motion FailsThe House devoted most of its time to justice and criminal-law business, advancing Bill C-84 through multiple stages and approving two private members' motions. Several recorded votes succeeded or failed along predictable lines, with question-period answers often deflected.AI-rated Score out of 100; the verdict and the answer ratings behind it are a model’s reading. How the AI rates this

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Other moments

Suicide Prevention

New Democrat MP Charlie Angus urged passage of Motion No. 174 to create a national suicide prevention action plan, noting that Canada remains the only G7 country without one.

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International Trade

New Democrat MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau pressed the government to restore import controls after recent trade deals, and Agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau said the government remains committed to the sector.

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Transportation

New Democrat MP Sheri Benson asked why federal funding had not replaced Greyhound service in Saskatchewan, and Parliamentary Secretary Terry Beech replied that provinces hold the lead role and must cost-share.

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Indigenous Nurses Day

Liberal MP Dan Vandal marked Indigenous Nurses Day and praised the more than 9,700 indigenous nurses working across the country.

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Automotive Industry

New Democrat MP Cheryl Hardcastle called for a national auto strategy after Ford announced job cuts in Essex, and Innovation minister Navdeep Bains cited 11,500 new automotive jobs created since 2015.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. deflected
    JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer insists on PPSC independence without addressing the alleged pattern of targeting critics.the prosecution in question was handled by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, which operates independently from the Department of Justice and independently from my office.
  2. deflected
    JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats that obligations were met and PPSC acted alone, avoiding the claim about withheld documents.as I have stated a number of times in the House, the government has met all of its obligations with respect to third party records applications during the course of the trial.
  3. deflected
    JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates PPSC handled the case and ignores the question about the Prime Minister's prior knowledge of charges.as I already told the House, the government followed all the rules in this case.
  4. misdirected
    JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to criticizing the opposition for questioning institutions instead of addressing how the Prime Minister knew charges were coming.By claiming the opposite, the opposition is raising doubts about our justice system and our legal institutions.
  5. deflected
    JusticeAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again emphasizes no role by the minister's office and PPSC independence, sidestepping the documents and Prime Minister's involvement.I did not give any instructions or directives, and neither I nor my office had any contact whatsoever with anyone regarding the decision to pursue or stay the charges.
  6. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights government climate actions but does not address stopping pipeline spending or shifting to clean energy investment.We are putting a price on pollution, giving the money back, such that a family of four in Ontario receives $307.
  7. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses ongoing consultations and court guidance but does not confront the premise of ignoring indigenous concerns.On indigenous consultations, our teams are on the ground and they are engaged in a meaningful two-way dialogue.
  8. deflected
    JusticeMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer denies any government role but does not respond to the request for an independent investigation.Today, she said, as she indicated in February, that there was no outside influence in the proceedings.
  9. deflected
    JusticeMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer denies interference but pivots to attacking the prior government instead of addressing the call for an independent probe.On this side of the House, we believe in our judicial institutions and we believe in our prosecutorial institutions, unlike the previous government, which had a record of interfering with the courts.
  10. deflected
    JusticeLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer quotes the prosecution statement on independence but ignores the request for an apology.Any accusations otherwise are absurd.
  11. partly answered
    JusticeLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses legal fees authorization but sidesteps the core accusation of withheld documents and political interference.I agree with this advice and I have authorized it.
  12. deflected
    JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats the no-interference claim but does not engage with the question about the PM's strategy or what is being hidden.It is therefore clear that there was no interference and that the system worked as it should.
  13. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again quotes the prosecution on independence and authorizes fees but evades the premise of tarnishing Norman's reputation.When it comes to the legal fees, I have authorized for this payment to occur.
  14. deflected
    JusticeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims documents were provided and system worked but does not address the accusation of using code words or political interference.It proved today that the system works.
  15. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to praising service members and defence spending while avoiding any response on the Norman case or the PM's actions.We have increased our defence spending by 70% and we are putting a premium on looking after them and their families.
  16. deflected
    JusticeMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes institutional independence but cuts off without addressing the demand for an apology or the witch-hunt claim.The director of public prosecutions stated today, as she stated in February, that there was no outside—
  17. deflected
    JusticeMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the prosecution service's independence instead of addressing the request for an apology and investigation.This Public Prosecution Service operates independently of government.
  18. deflected
    JusticeMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes independent decision-making rather than responding to the demand for an apology."No other factors were considered in this decision...including political influence".
  19. deflected
    JusticeMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise outright and highlights institutional processes instead of addressing the apology request.I obviously reject the premise of the hon. member's question.
  20. deflected
    JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states obligations were met but avoids the call for an apology.the government fulfilled all of its obligations with respect to documents requested in the proceedings.
  21. deflected
    JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise and reiterates lack of interference without addressing the apology.I reject the premise of the question.
  22. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the system's fairness but does not address withdrawing the provisions.our government remains committed to a fair and compassionate refugee system.
  23. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to ongoing international talks instead of explaining domestic inaction.the various remedies available to all western governments are under active consideration now through the forums provided by the Five Eyes alliance and by the G7 security ministers.
  24. deflected
    JusticeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer stresses independent prosecutorial decisions and cooperation without addressing the hiding allegation.the decision to stay charges was made by the director of the Public Prosecution Service of Canada alone.
  25. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists unrelated procurements instead of addressing the Davie contract question.We have launched the future fighter jet procurement for the replacement of 88 fighter jets.
  26. deflected
    JusticeMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects all premises without addressing what the Prime Minister might be hiding.I disagree with every single premise in that question.
  27. deflected
    JusticeMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer insists on independence but avoids the specific question about withheld documents.The whole structure is designed to keep it independent so that the decisions that are made are made on the basis of proper legal considerations
  28. misdirected
    Automotive IndustryMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to past job numbers and attacks Conservatives instead of addressing a national auto strategy.Since we formed government in 2015, 11,500 new jobs have been created in the automotive sector.
  29. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the concern and references budget commitments without a firm promise on import controls.We made a firm commitment in budget 2019, and I am working very hard so I can fulfill those commitments over the coming months.
  30. misdirected
    JusticeMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Conservative government on veterans instead of addressing costs in the Norman case.it is kind of rich to have our hon. colleague mention veterans affairs after what her Conservative government did to veterans affairs.
  31. partly answered
    JusticeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes upcoming discussions but does not commit to reinstating Vice-Admiral Norman.Once those discussions have been had, I will have the appropriate military advice to make appropriate decisions.
  32. deflected
    EthicsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer reiterates institutional independence without engaging the listed claims of interference.The RCMP conducted an investigation, which produced evidence.
  33. deflected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The question accuses interference and demands an apology without seeking factual clarification, while the answer restates institutional independence without addressing the request.The rule of law is functioning as it should in Canada.
  34. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.The question asks for a condemnation but embeds a critical premise about copying Trump policy; the answer reaffirms existing policy without committing to condemnation.Canada's long-standing position is that the status of Jerusalem can be resolved only as part of a general settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli dispute.
  35. deflected
    JusticeMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The question assumes political interference and demands specifics on what was hidden; the answer avoids these claims by emphasizing procedural compliance.the Department of Justice co-operated with the court and fulfilled its obligations for the production of third party documents.
  36. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The question seeks exact budget location and approval details; the answer confirms the allocation amount but defers full details.The budget clearly states that $3.9 billion will be allocated, $2.4 billion of which will go to farmers.