House backs most Senate changes to national security bill

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1. deflected
   Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer changes the subject to jobs and emissions instead of addressing the gas price increase.the hon. member is once again misleading Canadians about the impact of our plan to put a price on pollution.
2. deflected
   Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to PBO reports and Ontario comparisons rather than stating the final gas price impact.once again, if the member looked at the facts, he would see that our plan is taking effect and it is making life more affordable for families.
3. partly answered
   Carbon PricingPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states the tax rate but does not calculate or state the resulting gas price increase.the hon. member knows that our price will go to $50 a tonne by 2022.
4. deflected
   FinanceMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to comparing family finances under different governments without addressing waste or the deficit.A typical Canadian family of four has $2,000 more under our government than it had under the Harper government.
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   FinanceMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the cited study and highlights other credits instead of responding to the waste accusation.what is dishonest is quoting a study from the Fraser Institute that has been widely discredited for failing to consider the Canada child benefit.
6. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Mrs. Deborah Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the settlement process and notes a review for transparency but does not confirm ending preferential treatment.Out-of-court settlements are reached through a fully independent process within the Canada Revenue Agency in collaboration with the Department of Justice.
7. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Mrs. Deborah Schulte (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists unrelated tax reductions and benefits instead of addressing KPMG amnesty or accountability.I also want to remind the member about the 1.5% reduction in the federal tax rate that is benefiting the majority of Canadians
8. misdirected
   SeniorsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Filomena Tassi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights OAS/GIS policy wins but does not explain the Service Canada processing delays for seniors.We restored the age of eligibility for OAS and GIS.
9. deflected
   SeniorsMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists automatic enrolment and benefit changes but never addresses allocating more resources to Service Canada.we have taken steps to make sure that seniors are automatically enrolled through the tax system to make sure they get the benefits they are entitled to and retire with dignity.
10. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives and NDP for not sending delegates instead of addressing the Prime Minister's weak position with China.Unfortunately, the Conservatives and the NDP sent no one.
11. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Harold Albrecht (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states actions taken for canola and pork but does not say when or whether the Prime Minister will meet the Chinese president.The Minister of International Trade Diversification is currently on a trade mission and we are supporting our farmers.
12. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Martin Shields (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists meetings and programs but does not address the Prime Minister's delay in seeking a direct meeting.I was pleased to meet with my Chinese counterpart and have a discussion with him when I was in Japan.
13. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer scolds the opposition for not joining a delegation rather than explaining why the Prime Minister waits three weeks to act.I would implore the opposition to think about what it is doing.
14. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again faults the Conservatives and NDP for not sending delegates instead of addressing the Prime Minister's hesitation.Some Liberal members, myself included, were in China two weeks ago to raise these cases, but the Conservatives and the NDP refused to send anyone.
15. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes international statements and past travel but does not explain the three-week delay in direct engagement.Last week, the United States and Canada issued a joint statement firmly rejecting the wrongful detentions and calling for the immediate release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor.
16. answered
    TransportationMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that federal action was taken a year ago and describes the initiatives launched.the Liberal government took action a year ago.
17. partly answered
    Child CareMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references past investments in spaces but does not address the call for immediate new action.The other part of the solution is the $7.5 billion we have invested, through the provinces, to create new day care spaces
18. deflected
    Veterans AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer refuses to engage by citing ongoing court proceedings rather than addressing the quality-of-care claim.Since this matter is currently before the courts, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further.
19. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking the Conservatives' record instead of addressing the current situation at Ste. Anne's.I find it very distressing to hear a Conservative member saying that we are not taking care of our veterans when the Conservatives made billions of dollars in cuts
20. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists funding measures but does not explain why the NAFTA opportunity was not used to resolve the softwood dispute.With new investments in budget 2019, our support will total over $1 billion.
21. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to general job statistics and climate change instead of responding to specific mill closures and layoffs.We have increased the number of jobs by 27,000 in the last month alone, and we have the lowest unemployment rate in 40 years.
22. partly answered
    Canada Revenu AgencyMr. Scott Duvall (NDP) asked Mrs. Deborah Schulte (Liberal). loaded question.The answer details CRA enforcement efforts but does not address the specific KPMG amnesty allegation.Since we took office, the CRA has completed twice as many offshore non-compliance audits in three years than it did in 10 years under the Conservatives.
23. partly answered
    PensionsMs. Cheryl Hardcastle (NDP) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes consultations and budget measures but does not confirm any fix to bankruptcy laws protecting pensions.In budget 2019, we took important steps to make insolvency proceedings fairer and more transparent
24. misdirected
    Auditor General of CanadaMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' past record instead of addressing the Auditor General's funding concerns.The last time they had an interest in the Auditor General, they slashed his budget by $6.4 million
25. misdirected
    Auditor General of CanadaMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks previous government instead of addressing Auditor General funding shortfall.Let us take a look at the Conservatives' cavalcade of cowing, criticizing and canning public servants who dared speak up to them.
26. deflected
    TransportationMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer defends consultation but does not address tabling the business case or provide a timeline.There was a huge amount of consultation.
27. deflected
    International TradeMrs. Cathay Wagantall (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists funding measures but does not address whether promised help reached small manufacturers or admit any shortfall.To support the steel and aluminum industries and workers, we have provided up to $1.7 billion through BDC and EDC to keep businesses operational;
28. partly answered
    Child CareMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers to discuss details but does not commit to creating the requested joint committee on child care.I would be willing to sit down with the member after question period today to discuss the issue in greater detail so we can move forward in a manner that respects the needs of Parks Canada employees.
29. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses fleet renewal but does not address reinstating the surf guard program at Long Beach.this government has made the largest investment in fleet renewal for the Canadian Coast Guard in its history.
30. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Dane Lloyd (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives on voter suppression instead of addressing non-partisanship of social media influencers.there is only one party in the House that wants to suppress Canadian voters, and that is the Conservative Party of Canada.
31. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer challenges Conservatives on breaking election laws instead of addressing use of influencers or election rigging claims.Let us see if they can make 2019 the first time they do not break elections laws.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks Conservatives on breaking election laws instead of addressing secrecy of influencers or bias concerns.there is one party that has consistently broken elections law, that has actually been convicted for it
33. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Jamie Schmale (Conservative) asked Mr. Marc Serré (Liberal). loaded question.Answer blames the province and accuses the asker of games rather than stating a federal funding commitment.Instead of playing political games on these much-needed projects, we must work together to ensure that the needs of people are met and that we put shovels in the ground.
34. misdirected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Mr. Marco Mendicino (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking the Conservatives' record and listing unrelated project counts instead of addressing the funding request.Under this government, we have approved 4,800 projects.
35. partly answered
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the North Shore concern and points to upcoming investments in regional agencies without confirming the specific tax credit change.An important announcement will be made today about investments in Community Futures Development Corporations, or CFDCs, to ensure that investments are made across the country and in every Quebec region, including the North Shore.
36. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains Atlantic funding and research but does not address why Quebec received nothing or the Irving allegation.We are also researching an early intervention strategy to slow the spread of these pests and minimize damage.
37. answered
    Canadian HeritageMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. Gary Anandasangaree (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the government will make web giants contribute to Canadian culture and local content.We will make the web giants contribute to our culture like every other Canadian business.
38. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Paul Manly (Green) asked Mr. Sean Fraser (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists concrete federal actions on oil and gas emissions including subsidy phase-outs and methane regulations.We have already moved to phase out eight ineffective tax-based fossil fuel subsidies.