Conservatives move supply-day motion to bar Unifor from media panel

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1. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses a national action plan but avoids the specific call for action on human trafficking.Our job now is to develop a national action plan to implement the recommendations, in partnership with first nations, Inuit and Métis governments and organizations, survivors and families.
2. misdirected
   News Media IndustryAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the Conservatives for undermining democracy rather than addressing the media bailout concerns.The Conservatives decided to use their allotted day to attack the Canadian press and journalists.
3. deflected
   News Media IndustryAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the panel composition but sidesteps the bias concern with Unifor.unlike the Conservatives, we do not want just CEOs around the table.
4. misdirected
   News Media IndustryMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The response shifts to attacking Conservatives on workers' rights instead of addressing Unifor on the panel.That is another attack on workers, Mr. Speaker.
5. deflected
   News Media IndustryMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates support for a free press but avoids answering whether Unifor will be removed.What we on this side of the House want is a free press, a strong press, an independent press.
6. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the report and outlines some actions but does not commit to justice system reforms.In the coming weeks, we will be announcing our initial response to the final report as well as a process and further steps to formally develop a national action plan.
7. answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses implementing recommendations through existing investments and reforms.our detailed response to the commission's interim report involves taking immediate action to keep indigenous women safe through investments in women's shelters, housing, education, child welfare reforms and safety on the Highway of Tears.
8. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the NDP's position on jobs instead of addressing fossil fuel subsidies.it is interesting to see the NDP announce that it wants to do what we are already doing to fight climate change but in a way that will jeopardize good jobs.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The response promotes the government's existing plan and attacks the NDP rather than addressing commitment to the NDP deal.We intend to not only protect the planet through fighting climate change but to grow the economy, which is something, clearly, that the NDP does not understand.
10. misdirected
    News Media IndustryCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservatives for questioning the panel instead of addressing transparency or Unifor involvement.The Conservatives have decided to take the entire day to attack Canadian media and Canadian journalists.
11. misdirected
    News Media IndustryCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The response shifts to attacking Conservatives on unions and Harper record instead of addressing panel muzzling or interference.Under the Harper regime, they waged a war on workers' rights.
12. deflected
    News Media IndustryMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer condemns the question as offensive to journalists without engaging the substance of the apology or prior context.Today the Conservatives are saying that these individuals can be bought.
13. misdirected
    News Media IndustryMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The response pivots to defending unions and attacking Harper policies instead of addressing Unifor appointment or democratic concerns.Why are the Conservatives so afraid of the middle class and our workers?
14. partly answered
    News Media IndustryMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly rebuts the claim of novelty by referencing a prior Conservative program and notes the difference on the panel.This is the 2010 program brought in by the Conservatives to support the media.
15. misdirected
    News Media IndustryMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the Conservatives' past voting laws instead of addressing media bailout transparency or election rigging claims.It is unfortunate that the Conservatives keep attacking our democratic institutions.
16. deflected
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Ms. Pamela Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the deal as a win and criticizes the NDP for raising concerns rather than addressing whether it is a bad deal for farmers.It is astonishingly irresponsible that the NDP seems preoccupied and prepared to plunge our country into a new negotiation in a period of great economic uncertainty.
17. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Ms. Pamela Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts entirely to the US visit and China detainees without addressing USMCA or Congress.Last week's visit was an opportunity to discuss the new NAFTA, which provides economic security for our workers.
18. deflected
    Auditor General of CanadaMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims commitment but pivots to past Conservative cuts instead of confirming new funding.it was the Conservatives who cut 10% out of the Auditor General's budget, and it was the Liberals who reinstated that funding.
19. deflected
    Auditor General of CanadaMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks the Conservatives' record rather than addressing the current funding refusal.That the member opposite believes that by cutting the Auditor General's budget by 10% when they were in government the Conservatives were enabling him to do his job is completely unbelievable.
20. deflected
    Auditor General of CanadaMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer questions why Conservatives cut funding instead of committing to provide the requested funds now.When the Conservatives were in power, they slashed his budget by 10%. Why did they do that?
21. deflected
    Auditor General of CanadaMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). loaded question.The response lists past Conservative cuts and is cut off without answering the yes-or-no request for funds.They are the ones who cut the RCMP's budget by $500 million and the Canada Revenue Agency's by $1 billion.
22. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses regret and points to the accessible Canada act but does not address the exemption in Bill C-81.Through the accessible Canada act, we are taking concrete steps to move forward a barrier-free Canada for all Canadians.
23. deflected
    Auditor General of CanadaMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Joyce Murray (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims to take requests seriously but immediately attacks the NDP and Conservatives instead of addressing the funding shortfall.Where was he when the Conservatives cut 10% out of the Auditor General's budget, as well as cutting half a billion dollars out of the RCMP
24. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies the nature of the charges and investigation status without deflection.The investigation is early and ongoing. There is no information available about motive or other factors.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses investigation jurisdiction without addressing the national security threat assessment.the case is being investigated by the police of local jurisdiction: the York Regional Police.
26. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to past Conservative policies instead of addressing current lawsuits or system chaos.the chaos that the member opposite refers to is the chaos that that party put parents and grandparents through.
27. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again blames Conservatives for past issues without addressing the specific settlement or legitimacy concerns raised.the unfairness the member opposite speaks of is what Conservatives put Canadians through in their version of the immigration system.
28. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the NDP plan and leader instead of assuring access to EI for workers in transition.I would take the NDP plan more seriously if its leader would take a position on LNG Canada and stop flip-flopping.
29. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Mr. Terry Beech (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses rail investments and green efforts but does not commit to the high-frequency rail project specifically.We are making it more green, we are making it more energy efficient and we are making it more accessible.
30. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' lack of a plan rather than outlining actions to meet Paris targets.it is hard to take seriously criticism from a member of a party that promised to provide a plan over 400 days ago and has been sitting on its hands since.
31. deflected
    The EnvironmentEd Fast (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the plan and lists measures but does not admit failure to meet targets as asked.we will meet our Paris targets.
32. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the bill's purpose and openness to amendments but does not confirm accepting 100% of Senate amendments.We have always said we are open to amendments that will strengthen and improve this legislation and we look forward to the work being done by the senators.
33. answered
    Interprovincial TradeMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses interprovincial trade barriers by citing federal actions on alcohol and ongoing provincial work.we took away all federal restrictions around, for example, the transfer of alcohol across our country.
34. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges concerns and outlines sustainability efforts but does not explain the decision to fight testing in court.I actually met last week with Ms. Morton and certainly heard her concerns.
35. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.Answer rejects the premise of retaliation and shifts to consultation issues without addressing the NEB approval or project timeline.the hon. member is completely wrong.
36. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights past reforms and wait-time reductions but ignores the first-come first-served system flaws raised.We have cut the wait times to under two years and we will continue to work on this file
37. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats prior achievements on spaces and wait times without addressing lottery mechanics or Quebec jurisdiction transfer.we have four times more spaces available for Canadians and permanent residents to sponsor their parents or grandparents.
38. answered
    International TradeMr. Erin Weir (Independent) asked Ms. Pamela Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses bilateral ratification possibility by confirming Mexico's intent and Canada's tandem approach.The Mexican president has confirmed that Mexico will continue with the ratification of the new NAFTA.