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Friday, May 10, 2019 · sitting No. 414

Commons advances Oceans Act amendments after Senate changes

The House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for Bill C-55, an act to amend the Oceans Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. Liberal MP Sean Casey said the bill would help meet the 10 per cent marine conservation target by the end of 2020 and that the government amendment reflected the spirit of the Senate changes. Green Party MP Elizabeth May said she would support the bill and credited former fisheries minister Dominic LeBlanc for related work on Bill C-68.

In question period the main exchanges concerned the decision to stay charges against Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. Conservative MP Erin O'Toole said the Prime Minister had singled out Norman and asked when an apology would be offered. Justice Minister David Lametti said all decisions were made independently by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.

Other exchanges touched on carbon pricing and fossil fuel subsidies. NDP MP Niki Ashton said the government was providing new subsidies to the fossil fuel industry. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna said the government had eliminated eight of nine fossil fuel subsidies and was phasing out coal.

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Who held the floor · 2019-05-10

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 43%, opposition 57% of the words spokenGovernment businessQuestion PeriodGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 10:0511:0012:0013:00Last speech 13:40Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 3 h 35 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
35Another sitting that went nowhereThe sitting devoted nearly all its time to extended discussion of oceans, justice and natural resources, yet no bills advanced and no votes were held. Question period produced mostly deflected or incomplete answers.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

Natural Resources

Bloc Québécois MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault asked why the government was spending $4.5 billion on a pipeline. Liberal MP Paul Lefebvre said the government was following Federal Court of Appeal direction and holding consultations with Indigenous communities.

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Seniors

NDP MP Sheri Benson said GIS and OAS increases were clawed back by provincial rent rules and asked the government to pass Bill C-353. Liberal MP Adam Vaughan said the government had invested in reducing poverty among seniors.

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Foreign Affairs

Conservative MP Michael Chong asked the government to make a clear statement on proposed changes to Hong Kong extradition laws that could affect 300,000 Canadians. Liberal MP Pamela Goldsmith-Jones said Canada had raised serious questions with Hong Kong officials.

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International Trade

Bloc Québécois MP Luc Thériault said compensation cheques for supply-managed farmers must be sent before the election. Liberal MP Jean-Claude Poissant said working groups were finalizing distribution of $3.9 billion and hoped to conclude by the end of June.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. deflected
    JusticeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses institutional independence without addressing why Norman was singled out.The RCMP investigated and laid charges.
  2. deflected
    JusticeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats that RCMP and PPSC acted independently but ignores the claim about the Prime Minister providing the name.investigations are the realm of the RCMP in Canada, and it did that.
  3. deflected
    JusticeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer asserts no political influence and calls accusations absurd without engaging the listed claims of interference.Any accusation to the contrary is absurd.
  4. misdirected
    JusticeSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats independence of PPSC and ignores the demand for an apology and promotion.no other factors were considered in this decision, nor was there any contact or influence from outside the PPSC
  5. misdirected
    JusticeSteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer addresses legal fees policy instead of the rhetorical attack on Liberals and demand for truth about Quebec jobs.the deputy minister has reviewed the policy in place regarding the request to have his legal fees paid
  6. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the carbon price and investments but does not address the specific subsidies or green new deal demand.Yes, it includes a price on pollution.
  7. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly explains the federal role via Bill C-69 and consultations in response to the request for intervention.we are rebuilding trust in environmental assessments through Bill C-69
  8. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends TMX process and consultations but avoids explaining or defending the minister's statement about inevitability.with TMX, we are following the course of action recommended by the Federal Court of Appeal.
  9. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses subsidies and transition by detailing specific government actions taken.We have already eliminated eight of the nine financial subsidies for fossil fuels.
  10. deflected
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer refers only to receiving policy advice without addressing the timing or benefit of the doubt raised.based on this week's decision, the deputy minister has received the policy in place regarding Vice-Admiral Norman's request to have his legal fees paid as they relate to this case.
  11. deflected
    JusticeMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific allegations of interference by emphasizing document volume and independent redaction instead.The decision to redact is made independently of political bodies.
  12. deflected
    JusticeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats cooperation claims without addressing withheld documents or access to emails.We co-operated with the court.
  13. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Mr. Stéphane Lauzon (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to independence of prosecution decisions rather than addressing the call for an apology.every decision was made completely independently.
  14. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to job creation statistics and attacks the prior government instead of addressing the Norman case.106,000 jobs were created in the last month in this country.
  15. deflected
    JusticeMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies interference by citing officials but does not address the suppression of information alleged.there was no political interference in this case
  16. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges clawback issues and lists investments but does not commit to passing the specific bill.we do have challenges when provincial governments claw back the benefits that we deliver to seniors
  17. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer blames CAQ and lists unrelated projects instead of addressing federal funding shortfall for the tramway.If the CAQ does not want to make the Quebec City tramway a priority, than it will have to deal with me.
  18. deflected
    Democratic ReformMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives' past record and blames them for delays rather than addressing consultation with social media platforms.we will take no lessons from the other side about making changes to the electoral system.
  19. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.Answer rejects the premise outright and attacks the question's validity instead of addressing lack of consultation or implementation timeline.we categorically reject the premise of that entire question.
  20. answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly admits the mistake, explains removal of the video, and outlines steps to prevent recurrence.this was a completely unacceptable mistake and the video was removed immediately.
  21. answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.Answer apologizes as requested and confirms actions taken to investigate and prevent future errors.of course I would do anything I could for our veterans, including apologizing for the likes of what happened.
  22. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Mr. Rémi Massé (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends existing investments but does not commit to or address a national auto strategy.we do have a plan, and it is working very well.
  23. deflected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Mr. Rémi Massé (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats prior claims about investments without addressing the call for a national auto strategy or specific criticisms.my hon. colleague does not appear to have heard my answer.
  24. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservatives and restates general principles without providing a timeline for pipeline construction.we will take no advice from the Conservative Party on how to move forward in the right way.
  25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks Conservatives and emphasizes process without addressing timeline.The Conservatives do not want to listen to the courts.
  26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to past Conservative failures instead of providing a timeline.The Conservatives had 10 years to expand global markets, and they failed.
  27. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats focus on process and past failures without answering approval question.we are focused on getting this process done in the right way
  28. answered
    Rural Economic DevelopmentMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Marc Serré (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states timelines and investments to connect regions.By 2021, our investments will connect 90% of Canadian households with high-speed Internet.
  29. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Pamela Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses concerns raised but avoids committing to individual sanctions.We have raised this situation with Saudi officials and will continue to do so
  30. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Ms. Pamela Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes actions taken but does not provide the requested clear statement.we have raised serious questions with the Government of Hong Kong
  31. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Ms. Pamela Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer details countermeasures but does not address removing tariffs on both sides.we undertook Canada's strongest trade action since World War II by imposing $16.6 billion in countermeasures
  32. deflected
    JusticeMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer denies premise of interference without addressing the specific accusation.There was no political interference, as the member herself said.
  33. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses pipeline process but ignores carbon tax and deadline entirely.That is what we are focused on. That is what Canadians have to have respect for and have to have confidence in for us to get it done in the right way.
  34. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Mel Arnold (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.Answer mentions working with fishers and a fund but does not address fishing restrictions or timeline for restoring stocks.The B.C. salmon conservation and innovation fund is a prime example.
  35. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates compensation commitment and timeline but does not confirm pre-election payment.The working groups continue to discuss the best way to distribute the money, and the minister hopes to finalize everything by the end of June.
  36. deflected
    International TradeMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats prior points and attacks opposition voting record instead of addressing pre-election cheques.I would also like to remind the House that all opposition members voted against the budget, which includes compensation for farmers.
  37. misdirected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.Question builds on unproven premise about intent to destroy Davie; answer lists contracts but does not address naval strategy change.We gave Davie a contract that was part of a $7-billion investment.
  38. answered
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Mr. Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly confirms ongoing work with Nunavut government on health services and funding discussions.Last week, the Minister of Indigenous Services met with the minister of health and finance for the Government of Nunavut to discuss health care and a number of other shared priorities.