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Monday, May 13, 2019 · sitting No. 415

Commons allots final day to Senate amendment on oceans bill

The House devoted the largest share of its sitting to government orders on Bill C-55, an act to amend the Oceans Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act. Liberal House leader Bardish Chagger moved a motion to limit further debate on the Senate amendment to one sitting day, a step the government said was needed after extensive prior study. Conservative and New Democratic members objected that repeated use of time allocation prevented full consideration of public input.

Question period featured sharp exchanges over the decision to stay charges against Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. Conservative MP Candice Bergen pressed the government on alleged political interference, while Public Safety Minister Diane Lebouthillier and Justice Minister David Lametti maintained that the Public Prosecution Service acted independently. New Democratic leader Jagmeet Singh pressed the government on money-laundering enforcement and climate targets, and Conservative members questioned the handling of the canola dispute with China.

Decided that day

  • Senate amendments to Bill C-55 passed
  • Time allocation for Bill C-55 passed
  • Bill C-447 introduced

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Who held the floor · 2019-05-13

Government (Liberal)OppositionOver the day: government 47%, opposition 53% of the words spokenPrivate membersGovernment businessQuestion PeriodGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 11:0512:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:00Last speech 19:15Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 8 h 10 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
55Oceans bill moves forward in quiet sittingThe House passed two motions advancing Bill C-55 and introduced Bill C-447 with almost no procedural interruptions. Most speaking time went to substantive debate rather than argument.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

Citizenship Act

Bloc Québécois MP Mario Beaulieu moved second reading of Bill C-421, which would require French-language knowledge for citizenship applicants residing in Quebec, and defended the measure as essential for integration into Quebec society.

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Flooding in Glengarry—Prescott—Russell

Liberal MP Francis Drouin told the House that Canadian Armed Forces personnel had been deployed on short notice to assist residents of Cumberland and Clarence-Rockland affected by Ottawa River flooding.

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Finance

New Democratic MP Peter Julian said a British Columbia report estimated $47 billion in annual money laundering under the Liberal government and called for a beneficial-ownership registry and stronger penalties.

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International Trade

Conservative MP Luc Berthold accused the government of inaction on the canola crisis with China and asked whether the agriculture minister had sought a firm date for scientific talks during her G20 visit.

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

Liberal MP Darshan Singh Kang asked Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen to consider raising the allowable weekly work hours for international students after a constituent faced deportation for exceeding the limit.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. answered
    JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly denies premise of interference with facts from prosecution service.The director of public prosecutions as well as the prosecutor in this case have both stated that there was no government interference or contact.
  2. deflected
    JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats independence claim but avoids addressing calls for PM to appear or explain.No other factors were considered in this decision, nor was there any contact or influence from outside the PPSC, including political influence
  3. deflected
    JusticeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps committee question by deferring to independent process without committing.the committees operate independently of the government, and we will wait for the results of their deliberations.
  4. misdirected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer ignores Quebec absence query and pivots to unrelated infrastructure spending praise.Our historic plan is not only changing the way our country works and will work in the future, it is also making significant investments in middle-class families
  5. misdirected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer evades Quebec exclusion question by shifting to local transit project benefits.Working in collaboration with major partners in the Quebec City region, we developed a modern, defining transit infrastructure project for my city, Quebec City, and the surrounding region.
  6. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Answer outlines climate actions but does not address joining NDP motion on emergency declaration.We have a serious plan that was built, with Canadians, to tackle climate change and to make the clean economy affordable for everyone, with more than 50 measures
  7. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats plan details without responding to support for declaring climate emergency.Our plan includes 50 measures, including investing in renewable energy to have 90% more clean electricity, supporting more than 1,000 public transit projects across the country and phasing out coal.
  8. answered
    FinanceMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly details CRA audits and new funding to tackle money laundering in housing.Since October 2015, these audits have brought in more than $794 million.
  9. partly answered
    FinanceMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer points to budget measures on beneficial ownership transparency and enforcement but stops short of committing to the specific new steps requested.These new regulations will provide for greater transparency for federal organizations in determining beneficial ownership.
  10. deflected
    JusticeMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the yes-or-no request by noting committee independence without addressing the substance.the committee operates independently—
  11. deflected
    JusticeMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats the PPSC statement denying influence and calls accusations absurd rather than addressing the demand for an apology or documents.Once again, any accusation to the contrary is absurd.
  12. deflected
    JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the RCMP and PPSC and denies interference without engaging the specific claims about code names or the 73 names provided.The RCMP turned the evidence it collected over to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, another institution that we are very proud of.
  13. deflected
    JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again cites committee independence and the PPSC denial while avoiding the request to admit interference or allow committee scrutiny.Once again, any accusations otherwise from the opposition are completely absurd.
  14. deflected
    JusticeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.The answer insists on prosecutorial independence and does not address the call for the Prime Minister to admit wrongdoing.The process that unfolded did so completely independent of our government.
  15. deflected
    JusticeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights document production and court praise while sidestepping the demand for an apology.In fact, the court complimented us on our co-operation in this matter.
  16. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer labels the question's premises false and restates document counts rather than addressing the specific comparison to Gerald Butts or the blocking allegation.all the various premises of that question are categorically false.
  17. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer opens by attacking the question as baseless rather than addressing the interference claim directly.it is a curious question with an accusation that is baseless.
  18. deflected
    International TradeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The response criticizes the member for not paying attention instead of answering the yes/no question about the minister's actions.I am sorry that the hon. member has not been paying closer attention to the file.
  19. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Earl Dreeshen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to boasting about trade deals and attacking Conservative understanding rather than addressing the proposed steps.What is weak is the Conservative opposition's understanding of what strength means in trade policy.
  20. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the Harper record and lists job numbers instead of addressing the demands regarding China.once again the Conservatives continue the Harper era of turning their backs on the world.
  21. answered
    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly affirms Canada's sovereignty claim over the Northwest Passage raised in the question.It is important to state very clearly in the House and for all Canadians who are listening Canada's absolute claim to the Northwest Passage.
  22. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses a global OECD approach but does not address support for the specific NDP bill.it is a global issue. That is precisely why Canada is working with our international partners, including the OECD
  23. deflected
    FinanceMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The response focuses narrowly on real estate audits and housing fairness instead of broader money laundering measures.the government recognizes the importance of ensuring a fair housing market for all Canadians.
  24. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the broken budget promise by listing achievements and attacking the Conservative record.when we look at the Conservatives' record, we see they are failures.
  25. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Conservative record on debt instead of addressing the Liberals' broken deficit promises.I am always astonished that my colleague from Louis-Saint-Laurent is able to keep a straight face when he says that the Conservatives balanced the budget, since they actually added $150 billion to the national debt.
  26. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates that the Conservative plan failed and claims the Liberal plan works without addressing the insolvency or debt claims.the member opposite just described the failed Conservative plan: more debt, lower wages for Canadians and less growth in the economy, but they did increase unemployment rates.
  27. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). loaded question.The answer expresses distaste for the prior Conservative record rather than engaging the Statistics Canada facts or trickle-down critique.I do not have the stomach to imagine what the Conservatives would continue to do with our economy after the disastrous 10 years they had.
  28. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the EI sickness benefits issue and notes improvements plus ongoing work but does not commit to fulfilling the specific promise.We have made substantial improvements to the employment insurance regime.
  29. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms commitment to a fair refugee system without addressing the gender analysis, omnibus changes, or withdrawing the provisions.Canada remains absolutely committed to a fair and compassionate refugee protection system, and everyone who comes to this country will be afforded a hearing.
  30. deflected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing provincial opposition and touting the Liberal plan's benefits instead of addressing the carbon tax's impact on vulnerable households.The fact is that we are moving forward with a plan that is going to reduce our emissions.
  31. deflected
    Carbon PricingMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights rebates and past Liberal measures the Conservatives opposed rather than addressing the carbon tax's effect on affordability.The fact is that the Conservatives were not concerned about affordability until it became politically convenient.
  32. deflected
    Carbon PricingMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites job growth and the PBO report to defend the plan without addressing whether the carbon tax is merely a tax measure that fails to cut emissions.in the first month that our plan to put a price on pollution took effect, the hon. member's province added 45,000 jobs to the provincial economy.
  33. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Mary Ng (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights regulatory cuts but ignores the Chamber recommendations and tax cheats claim entirely.We have cut more red tape in the last three and a half years than the Conservatives did in the last 10 years.
  34. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists other measures but never addresses realigning the shipping lanes away from Swiftsure Bank.We have also put in place minimum distances from southern resident killer whales that are unprecedented and make us leaders in the world.
  35. misdirected
    The EnvironmentEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends the fund then pivots to attacking Conservatives instead of naming other recipient companies.The Conservatives have no plan for the environment, and no plan for the economy.
  36. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms compensation will come but gives no timeline or confirmation of pre-election payment.The commitment will be delivered, and there will be full and fair compensation to an industry that is so important to the Canadian economy.
  37. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats support for supply management and the promise but again avoids any pre-election cheque commitment.The promise was made that there would be full and fair compensation, and that is a promise that will be delivered.
  38. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Darshan Singh Kang (Independent) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises international students and existing changes but never addresses raising allowable work hours.We have made changes to the post-graduate work permit to allow them to work and stay in Canada, and immigrate permanently to our country