House begins second reading of Canada-United States-Mexico trade deal bill

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1. deflected
   Natural ResourcesLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses Senate amendments briefly then pivots to attacking premiers on national unity instead of committing to heed concerns.The fact that Conservative premiers have been threatening national unity if they do not get their way is completely irresponsible and needs to be condemned by anyone who aspires to be prime minister of this great country.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends engagement with premiers then shifts to criticizing threats to national unity rather than addressing full Senate amendments.Unfortunately, we do not consider it to be a constructive relationship when the premiers threaten national unity issues if they do not get their way.
3. deflected
   Natural ResourcesLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects one Senate amendment and pivots to Harper criticism and national unity attacks instead of agreeing to all amendments.What we will not do is accept the premiers saying there is a threat to national unity if they do not get their way.
4. misdirected
   Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservative premiers and contrasts with Quebec rather than addressing how premiers will be respected as partners.I find it unfortunate that the Conservative premiers are playing political games by speaking of national unity.
5. misdirected
   Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer counters by accusing Conservatives of recklessness on national unity instead of addressing whether the government will listen to premiers.By raising the issue of national unity, the Conservatives are playing a reckless political game.
6. answered
   TelecommunicationsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly counters the claim of failure by detailing steps taken on affordability, competition and CRTC directives.we have taken steps to support affordability, competition and consumer interests.
7. partly answered
   TelecommunicationsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains ongoing actions and progress on affordability but does not address the timing or priority shift requested.e issued a policy directive to the CRTC which requires consumer interests to be considered when making decisions.
8. partly answered
   TelecommunicationsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights competition, rural investments and progress made but does not address joining the NDP plan to lower costs.We are fulfilling our promise to ensure that all Canadians are better connected with more affordable access.
9. deflected
   FinanceMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists general anti-money laundering policies without addressing the specific question about the member for Richmond.the Liberals are committed to a robust regime to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
10. deflected
    FinanceMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Mr. Joël Lightbound (Liberal). substantive question.The response criticizes Conservative history and highlights Liberal achievements but avoids any plan or admission on tax increases.Before the Conservatives lecture us on fiscal restraint and balancing budgets, I think they have a lot to learn.
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    FinanceMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks Conservative policies and touts Liberal job creation without outlining any budget-balancing plan.our plan is not to follow the failed Conservative economic policies that led to the worst growth since the Great Depression and stagnant wages.
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    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The response defends past Liberal tax measures and attacks Conservative plans without addressing future tax increases.One of the first measures we introduced was lowering taxes for the middle class, making the Canada child benefit more generous and making it tax-free, something the Conservatives used to tax.
13. deflected
    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer accuses Conservatives of rewriting history and repeats Liberal economic wins without addressing tax plans.it is really sad that the Conservatives are attempting to rewrite history, but Canadians are not going to forget the fact that they added $150 billion to the debt, and they had nothing to show for it.
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    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The response mocks Conservative debt claims and emphasizes Liberal investments without addressing deficit or tax questions.I am glad that the Conservatives are now admitting that they think their $150-billion debt was tiny.
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    FinancePierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Ms. Jennifer O'Connell (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates investment focus and attacks Conservative cuts without explaining how the deficit will be erased without tax hikes.our focus and our plan has been clear since day one: invest in Canadians, grow the economy and create an economy that works for everyone.
16. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The response affirms the plastics ban announcement but does not address the $35-million grant to a plastics company.I was very happy yesterday to announce with the Prime Minister that we will be taking action to ban harmful single-use plastics.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer diverts to questioning NDP support for LNG instead of addressing hypocrisy claims or coming clean on Trans Mountain.this will be a good opportunity for the leader of the NDP to actually clarify whether he supports the $40-billion LNG investment
18. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The response accuses Conservatives of cheating rather than answering whether the names of influencers will be released.It is because they cheat, then they get caught cheating, and then they have to pay the consequences for cheating.
19. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists past Conservative scandals instead of addressing questions about influencers or Liberal law-breaking.In 2006, we saw the in-and-out campaign finance scandal that the Conservative Party eventually pleaded guilty to.
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    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer claims only Conservatives distrust the system without addressing ties to Unifor or any secret agreement.there is only one political party in the House that does not trust our electoral system and democratic institutions.
21. misdirected
    Democratic InstitutionsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The response attacks Conservatives on worker rights instead of answering about Unifor and the media panel.Under the Harper regime, Conservatives waged a war on workers' rights.
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    International TradeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer accuses NDP of flip-flopping rather than outlining any compensation plan for dairy farmers.The New Democrats seem to forget that initially they very much supported the deal.
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    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer quotes a labor leader and accuses NDP of political games instead of explaining medication cost increases.I am astonished that the NDP, which claims to support working Canadians, is prepared, for the sake of scoring political points, to risk reopening this Pandora's box.
24. deflected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the carbon tax plan and attacks Conservatives without addressing the GST or lower rebates in Saskatchewan.We have given and done exactly what we promised.
25. misdirected
    Carbon PricingMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives on climate instead of addressing the rebate amounts or the admission requested.What has not been clear, or maybe it is really clear, is that the Conservatives do not care about climate change.
26. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Joël Godin (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Quebec member rather than addressing the Paris targets discrepancy or the pipeline investment.it is shocking to hear a Quebec member speak out against environmental action and climate change action.
27. misdirected
    The EnvironmentEd Fast (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking Conservatives on oil lobbyists and Bill C-69 instead of addressing the Paris targets admission.What is also clear is that the party opposite is taking its marching orders from oil lobbyists.
28. answered
    SeniorsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Filomena Tassi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists multiple government measures taken to support seniors and reduce poverty.We have restored the age of eligibility for OAS and GIS from 67 to 65, which has prevented 100,000 seniors from going into poverty.
29. answered
    SeniorsMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Filomena Tassi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly enumerates further investments and policy changes benefiting seniors.we have lifted or prevented over 150,000 seniors from going into poverty
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    FinanceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer highlights government spending and past Conservative cuts instead of addressing the specific question about the MP.That was an ironic question received from the Conservatives, who cut the budget for those units.
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    FinancePeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on past Conservative funding cuts rather than answering the lobbying question about the MP.I am so interested to see the new-found interest in the issue of money laundering by a government that eliminated nearly half a billion dollars
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    FinancePeter Kent (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer references a past Conservative-linked case and current plans instead of addressing the MP lobbying or scandal question.I recall well that in 2012, the RCMP conducted an investigation into a lawyer who was involved in money laundering, a well-known Conservative supporter.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer blames the prior government and review process rather than stating any plan for construction.the review process that was put in place by the previous Harper government led to a number of large infrastructure projects in the courts, where courts have determined that—
34. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Steven MacKinnon (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses gratitude and contrasts past Conservative actions but offers no commitment or timeline to fix Phoenix.We will not do as the Conservatives did and lay off 700 public servants just to post some phony savings to create a phony balanced budget.
35. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the minister's stance by deferring to the chief of the defence staff but does not commit to reinstatement or a timeline.We should give him his space to have discussions with Vice-Admiral Norman in terms of his duties.
36. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends supply management and promises compensation but does not address prior unfulfilled payments or the call for cheques before ratification.I can also assure my colleague that farmers will be fully compensated.
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    International TradeMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats assurances on compensation without addressing the demand for details or linking it to ratification.I can assure all dairy farmers that they will receive fair and equitable compensation.
38. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses program expansion and pilots but ignores the request for an inquiry into the program's failures.We are very pleased that CanNor is also supporting pilot projects that will allow made-in-community solutions for those very communities about which the member talks.