Commons resumes throne speech debate amid job losses and pipeline fights

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1. deflected
   The EconomyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids explaining the absence in the throne speech by reiterating general commitments.on the contrary, we take job losses very seriously and we will always work to strengthen the middle class and help Canadians prosper in an uncertain world.
2. deflected
   The EconomyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to pipeline progress instead of addressing the economic statistics or throne speech omission.That is why, after many years of trying and failing by previous governments, we are moving forward on building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
3. misdirected
   The EconomyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous Conservative approach rather than defending the current record on investment.the failed approach is choosing to do less to fight climate, choosing to do less to listen to indigenous communities and work with other communities to get things done.
4. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes amendments and future collaboration but does not commit to overhauling Bill C-69.We are looking forward to working with all concerned partners on ensuring its proper implementation and making improvements if necessary.
5. answered
   Foreign AffairsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains Canada's UN voting record and position on Israel.Canadians know we are a strong friend to Israel.
6. partly answered
   Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references past agreements and new investments but does not address the specific 5.2% transfer increase requested.we were very pleased to renegotiate the health transfer agreements with the provinces a few years ago.
7. deflected
   Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends Bill C-69 instead of addressing provincial precedence in environmental assessments.
8. partly answered
   PharmacareMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms the goal of pharmacare but qualifies it with provincial jurisdiction and past price-lowering steps.That is why we are going to sit down with the provinces and work with them as we move forward on ensuring that Canadians can afford the medications they need.
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer avoids the court action and pivots to compensation pledges.we agree that indigenous children who suffered through past government policies need to be compensated, and that is exactly what we will do.
10. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists diplomatic efforts but gives no concrete plan or timeline.We have rallied an unprecedented number of partners around the world in support of Canada's position and we will continue to raise these cases at every opportunity.
11. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the premise and redirects to praising Canada instead of addressing the quote.Canadians know that Canada is the one country on the world stage that stands for stability and predictability, that values the rule of law and that embodies an inclusive society.
12. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates general support for Israel without explaining the ambassador's remark.Canadians know we are a strong friend of Israel.
13. deflected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cuts off and repeats a talking point on Israel without addressing the Security Council pursuit.Canadians in the Jewish community who are watching know that we are a strong friend of Israel and that we stand up for Israel.
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    Foreign AffairsMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores listed failures and pivots to the US relationship.I want to assure my hon. colleagues and all Canadians that the Prime Minister is an excellent representative of our country abroad, especially when it comes to our essential relationship with the United States.
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    Foreign AffairsMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer again sidesteps all examples and praises the US relationship.I would like to take this opportunity to assure hon. members in the House, but above all, all Canadians, that our Prime Minister is an excellent representative and, crucially, because this is something that Canadians care about because it affects their daily lives, that we have an excellent relationship with the United States
16. partly answered
    HealthMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer mentions $6 billion but does not address the requested 5.2% transfer increase.As the Prime Minister indicated, we have committed an additional $6 billion.
17. deflected
    HealthMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the health system and general collaboration without addressing increased transfers to Quebec.Of course we are going to work incredibly hard with provinces and territories to protect this institution, to grow the institution, to meet the changing needs of Canadians all across the country and to make sure we work closely with provinces and territories to get it right.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the yes/no question by focusing on job preservation and attacking opponents instead of committing to a single tax return.Unlike the Conservatives and the Bloc Québécois, we have no intention of putting those jobs at risk.
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    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general transit investments and waiting for a proposal without giving a yes/no commitment on the third link.We are still waiting for a proposal.
20. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines existing legal actions on softwood lumber but provides no concrete new plan to return forestry workers to jobs.When it comes to softwood lumber tariffs, we are taking cases at NAFTA and at the WTO.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends Bill C-69 as an improvement rather than addressing demands to overhaul it or stop attacks on resources.the Impact Assessment Act delivered on an important promise that we made in 2015 to fix a broken environmental assessment process that had been gutted by the Harper Conservatives in 2012.
22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Mumilaaq Qaqqaq (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the crisis and commits to targets but does not address ending oil subsidies or stopping pipeline purchases.We have said that we will work, and we look to other parties to work with us, to exceed the target that we established for 2030 and to move toward a net-zero economy in 2050.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes existing plans and cooperation without explaining why specific actions like ending subsidies are not taken.We already have a credible and affordable plan that includes 50 measures developed by Canadians for Canadians.
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    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the government's investment approach and tax cuts without addressing reversal of taxes, regulations or economic course.The first action of our government will be to recognize some of the challenges that Canadians face by reducing taxes for middle-class Canadians and ensuring that people actually have more money in their pockets.
25. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific question about job losses and insolvency by restating general economic plans.We are investing in the future and in families, and it is important that we continue with our approach.
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    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The response focuses on accepting the report and jobs instead of addressing the RCMP investigation request.We have accepted the Ethics Commissioner's report, taking full responsibility.
27. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats talking points on jobs and the report while ignoring the RCMP documents request.We accepted the Ethics Commissioner's report and took responsibility.
28. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the platform commitment for 75+ but does not address increasing for all 65+ or the two classes issue.We will be working forward on a 10% increase at age 75.
29. partly answered
    SeniorsMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Deb Schulte (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists past actions on seniors but does not commit to increasing OAS for all 65+.I did hear the question and I did answer the question.
30. deflected
    International TradeMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general support and talks with China but ignores the throne speech omission and carbon tax.As we promised, Mr. Speaker, we are standing with our ranchers and farmers.
31. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Lianne Rood (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the impact and mentions working with industry but provides no specific immediate action.I can assure the member that we are working with the industry to find other ways to support the industry.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses supply management and canola but avoids other listed concerns like propane and full compensation.On the issue of canola, talks with China are ongoing.
33. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines affordability measures taken but does not address the accusation of favoring big companies or spectrum design specifics.We were very clear that we are going to reduce cellphone bills by 25%, and this is above and beyond the actions we have taken to help consumers.
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    PrivacyMr. John Williamson (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue but provides no current actions, only promises future statements.We will be looking at this matter and will have further things to say on it in the future.
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes priority on health care but avoids confirming or denying the alleged funding cuts or restoring them.I assure this member and all members of this House that the health and well-being of our Canadian Armed Forces members is a top priority.
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    Post-Secondary EducationMs. Lindsay Mathyssen (NDP) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). loaded question.The answer details repayment changes but ignores the corporate debt comparison and interest charging accusation.That is why we are committed to increasing the grace period for repayment to two years and increasing the amount of money an individual has to be making before they even start making these payments, from $25,000, which was an increase in our past mandate, to $35,000 this year.