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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids specific concessions by attacking Conservative advice instead of addressing claims.Canadians can be glad that we did not follow their lead and stood firm for a good deal.
2. deflected
   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to past countermeasures and Conservative positions rather than addressing the surge clause or retaliation limits.The Conservatives wanted us to stop arguing with the United States and not have any counter-tariffs.
3. misdirected
   International TradeCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to job creation record and trade volume instead of engaging with failure on steel, aluminum or concessions.should I remind the Conservatives that in the last three and a half years, we have created one million jobs?
4. deflected
   International TradeMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats hypothetical bad outcomes from following Conservatives without addressing specific backward steps claimed.If we had taken their advice, we would have an agreement with no chapter 19, the supply management system would have been completely dismantled
5. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges concern over transparency and states intent to review processes, though without specifics on the KPMG deal.That is why I have asked the Canada Revenue Agency to review this processes to ensure greater transparency surrounding the reasons for which a settlement is reached.
6. deflected
   International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer warns against reopening without addressing specific criticisms on farmers, workers or environment.At best, the NDP is naive, at worst, it is playing political games by suggesting that Canadians would benefit from reopening this agreement.
7. answered
   Status of WomenMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly affirms support for women's right to choose and lists actions taken on access.our government will always support a woman's right to choose.
8. deflected
   International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer accuses NDP of naivety or games without addressing rush to ratify or specific progressive elements.Either the NDP are naive in thinking that by reopening it, we are going to get a better deal, or they are playing political games.
9. deflected
   International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the deal and attacks the NDP instead of addressing dairy workers or compensation.It is astonishingly irresponsible that the NDP seems prepared to plunge our country into a new negotiation and period of uncertainty.
10. deflected
    International TradeMr. David Sweet (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer recounts past actions and attacks Conservatives but never defines what constitutes a surge.We have the tariffs lifted. We have a good deal, and we are now able to ratify it and continue this process.
11. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' past statements rather than explaining the agreement's impact on workers.If we had listened to the Conservatives, there would still be tariffs on Canadian steel.
12. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Ms. Pamela Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the case of André Gauthier and ongoing government actions.we are aware of that situation, and our government has been working on it for some time.
13. deflected
    International TradeMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights past investments and job numbers but ignores the specific question on auto export quotas.If the member wants to compare our track record with theirs, 11,000 new jobs have been created in the automotive sector versus 20,000 jobs lost under the Conservatives before the recession even hit.
14. deflected
    International TradeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the deal's benefits without addressing the provision allowing post-vote changes.The new NAFTA preserves our vital access to the U.S. market and safeguards $2 billion a day in cross-border trade between our countries.
15. deflected
    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer asserts Arctic sovereignty but does not address whether it was raised with the vice-president.Canada's Arctic sovereignty is long-standing and well established.
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the priority and recent meeting but provides no timeline or details on the treatment centre.Progress is being made and we are committed to a comprehensive solution that meets the needs of all of the community.
17. answered
    PrivacyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly addresses the tipping-off and privacy concern raised.we have clear obligations to verify information that is commercially sensitive.
18. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.Answer covers process and consultations but ignores the polling claim.it was announced to Canadians through a gazetting process.
19. deflected
    JusticeMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates criteria instead of addressing dishonesty or interference allegation.These agreements are not about get out of jail free cards; they are about holding corporate directors responsible for corporate wrongdoing.
20. answered
    JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). substantive question.Answer correctly declines to comment on an ongoing criminal matter.It would be entirely inappropriate for me as parliamentary secretary, or indeed for any member of Parliament, to comment on an ongoing criminal matter.
21. deflected
    JusticePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Arif Virani (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lectures on sub judice rule and past practice rather than confirming no interference.The reason why the sub judice convention exists is because we should not have elected officials who are involved in appointing judges potentially influencing a decision made by an appointed judge.
22. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends process and notes review for transparency but does not address credibility loss or blame-shifting.I have asked the Canada Revenue Agency to review its processes to ensure greater transparency surrounding the reasons for which a settlement is reached.
23. answered
    TransportationMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer outlines federal pilot projects and encourages other levels of government.At the federal level, we are currently conducting pilot projects aimed at improving sightlines for truck drivers and heavy vehicle operators.
24. misdirected
    JusticeMr. John Nater (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks opposition history and calls accusations absurd instead of addressing the memo release.Any accusation to the contrary by the opposition is absurd and unfounded.
25. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific question about the memo by emphasizing committee independence and attacking the opposition.The opposition's attempt to undermine the credibility of our country's justice system is totally absurd and unfounded.
26. deflected
    JusticeMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question on the memo by stressing independence and suggesting the asker needs a law course.If he does not know this, perhaps he would benefit from a law course.
27. deflected
    JusticeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer evades the question about the document by noting committee independence and the asker's past role.She used to be part of our government, so she knows how our committees operate, compared with how they used to operate under the Harper government.
28. answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the backlog and funding by detailing investments and hiring.Yes, we did invest 10 billion new dollars, which included $42 million to address the backlog.
29. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and meetings but does not commit to specific funding.We are actively engaged in ongoing discussions to find solutions and the possibilities of federal funding.
30. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing unequal compensation by restating that veterans will be better off.Injured veterans will be better off under the pension for life than they would have been under the previous government's policy.
31. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question by claiming the asker is wrong and repeating that benefits will be better.The Prime Minister indicated quite clearly that the pension for life will be much better and what is provided for veterans will be much better than it was under the previous government.
32. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids confirming the benefit rate by attacking the previous government's record on staffing.it comes from a party that slashed Veterans Affairs.
33. misdirected
    The EnvironmentEd Fast (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' plan instead of addressing whether the Liberals will meet Paris targets.The Conservative Party has no plan for the environment, no plan for climate change and no plan for the economy.
34. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). substantive question.The response lists existing programs but avoids addressing whether removing U.S. duties will be made a priority.The programs, loans and loan guarantees made available through the $867-million softwood lumber action plan are actively supporting workers and communities.
35. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Mr. Paul Lefebvre (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the consultation process and timeline but does not address the alleged grudge over the carbon tax.Our government has been hard at work consulting with indigenous communities on the Manitoba-Minnesota transmission project in order to fulfill our duty to meaningfully consult.
36. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses flooding and water levels instead of the year-round erosion caused by shipping.There has been a lot of rain and flooding this year in the Great Lakes area, and that water eventually makes its way to the St. Lawrence.
37. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The response acknowledges climate-driven erosion but offers no specific commitments for the affected regions.I can assure the member that our government has ambitious plans to tackle ocean warming and climate change.
38. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly updates on the mobilization of assistance for the Pikangikum evacuation.The assistance is being mobilized.
39. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The response clearly outlines the planned House business for the requested periods.Tomorrow, we will start report stage of Bill C-97, budget implementation act, 2019, No. 1 .