Commons opens with debate on supplementary estimates

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   The EconomyMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to general tax cuts instead of addressing tax cuts for small businesses, red tape or balancing the budget.We will cut taxes for the Canadians who need it most.
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   The EconomyMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids any plan to balance the budget and repeats talking points on middle-class tax cuts.Today, we are doing exactly the same thing.
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   The EconomyMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the call to change course and restates investment and tax-cut plans.The next step of that and the very first thing we are doing today is announcing that we will be lowering taxes
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   Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes engagement with China but does not outline concrete steps to signal unacceptability of hostage-taking.We have continued to engage directly, including myself directly with President Xi, to highlight how important it is to bring these Canadians home.
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   Foreign AffairsErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms support for Hong Kongers' rights and the one-country-two-systems principle.we have been very clear over the past months in our support for the people of Hong Kong in defence of their human rights.
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   Employment InsuranceMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees the disparity is unfair and commits to extending EI sickness benefits.We are going to work to increase EI sickness benefits, as we promised.
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   Employment InsuranceMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states willingness to meet Émilie and help with her situation.I will do everything I can not only to meet with her, but also to help her with the problems that she and many other Canadians are currently experiencing.
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   TaxationMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the dental-care proposal and restates the Liberal tax-cut plan.the middle-class tax cut we are putting forward today will not only lift tens of thousands of people out of poverty
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   HealthMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Addresses health funding investments but ignores the premise of cuts and corporate favoritism.We know there is more to do, which is why we allocated $6 billion in our electoral platform for investments in our health care system, including things like universal pharmacare.
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    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Pivots to quoting a premier and general statements instead of addressing the throne speech or pipeline policy.If I may, I would like to quote Premier Kenney, who said at lunchtime today that he believes a strong Alberta is essential for a strong Canada, and I would add a strong Manitoba and a strong Saskatchewan.
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    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Lists past forestry funding but does not address the missing softwood lumber deal or current mill closures.in 2017, our government made over $1.49 billion in funding and financing available to the forest sector, we launched our softwood lumber action plan to support workers and communities and we introduced funding through the strategic innovation fund specifically for forestry.
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    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores specific Quebec demands and pivots to general praise of Quebec members.There are 25 Quebec members in this place who love Quebec and stand up for Quebec.
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    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses meetings but avoids a yes/no on support for the third link project.The day after our visit, I felt that the press reports properly reflected the Canadian government's willingness to work collaboratively with both the City of Quebec and the Government of Quebec for the well-being of all Quebeckers.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Scot Davidson (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions general water investments but does not address restoring the specific Lake Simcoe fund.this government has invested significant dollars in water, in cleaning up water in the Great Lakes, in Lake Winnipeg and in lakes and rivers across the country.
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    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. Jeremy Patzer (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.Notes efforts on China market and risk programs but omits carbon tax, rail strike, and throne speech omission.We have reopened the market in China for beef and pork and we are working very hard to reopen the market for canola.
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    HealthMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.States current transfer amounts but does not address the requested 5.2% increase.This year, more than $40 billion will go to the provinces and territories to support our health care system.
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    HealthMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general investments without addressing the specific request for a 5.2% increase.This year, for example, we will provide over $40 billion to the provinces and territories to support the system, over $6 billion more than the Harper Conservatives' last year in office.
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    HealthMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids directly answering whether they will vote in favor of the amendment.It is clear to this government that the whole cultural issue and the importance of investing in our creators, artists and artisans are fundamental to what we do.
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    Public SafetyMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The response indicates a review is ongoing but provides no timeline or decision on banning.a very thorough examination of the associated security and economic considerations in the 5G decision is well under way.
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    Public SafetySteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids committing to a ban and instead describes ongoing processes.We will examine all security, economic and global considerations when making this determination.
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    Public SafetyMrs. Tamara Jansen (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Provides assurance on security but does not address the call for an immediate ban.Our government respects scientific integrity, but we will continue to listen carefully to the advice of our public security officials as we make this important decision for Canadians.
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    The EconomyMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges the need and mentions past investments but offers no specific new commitments or timeline.we have to be there for the workers of western Canada. It will be a pleasure to work with my colleague on this file.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Directly reassures about having a plan to tax web giants within the first year.We made a commitment to do so in the first year of our term.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). rhetorical question.Ignores the personal attack and pivots to discussing the strong relationship with the US.thanks very much to the Prime Minister 's work, we have an excellent working relationship with our American neighbours.
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    Forestry IndustryMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific softwood lumber issue and alleged blunder, pivoting to general trade praise.I would like to assure my hon. colleague and all Canadians that our relations with our neighbours to the south are excellent, especially with regard to international trade.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Rob Morrison (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses article 6 negotiations instead of addressing LNG promotion or the minister's comments.The focus of the discussions on article 6 is to set in place a framework to allow us to establish the basis for trade between parties.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Marc Dalton (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the need for emissions trading rules without engaging LNG job creation or climate benefits.If we are going to allow for emissions trading in this world, it needs to be under a system that has integrity, so that there is no double-counting and that there is transparency in the system.
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    Public SafetyMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and past actions but defers specific prohibition of the Ruger Mini-14 to future steps.We will continue to listen to Canadians and we will have more to say about the next steps in the very near future.
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    Public SafetyMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the process for listing weapons and the rationale for not naming them prematurely.I would simply remind the member opposite that would we release the names of those weapons prior to the publication of that order in council, it would merely precipitate a surge of sales in the market, which is something no one wants to see happen.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Warren Steinley (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the new act's merits without addressing job losses or calls to amend Bill C-69.It is far superior legislation to what was put into place in 2012, which has resulted in numerous project delays.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer praises the act's reforms and ignores the request to scrap the bill or address provincial divisions.The best rules that we put in place to review major projects will cut assessment times in half, increase transparency, protect the environment and encourage investment.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes openness to implementation changes and meetings with Alberta but does not commit to overhauling the bill.We have been consistent in saying that we are open to how we actually implement that.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. David Sweet (Conservative) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends Canada's general UN stance on Israel without explaining the specific vote referenced.We are opposed to efforts that unfairly single out Israel for criticism and seek to isolate it internationally.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the timeline by confirming commitment, no funding obstacle, and an imminent update.In the meeting, I reiterated my commitment and that of the Prime Minister 's to building a mercury treatment facility, and that funding is not an obstacle.
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    TaxationMrs. Tracy Gray (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses past and general tax measures but avoids addressing small business tax cuts in the upcoming update.We were so pleased today to move forward with the next tax break for 20 million Canadians, which we know is important.
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    Forestry IndustryMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers existing forestry programs and jobs but does not address the EI flexibility request or a visit to B.C.We will continue to work together on programs like the indigenous forestry initiative, which supported 15 indigenous forest-based economic developments just last year.
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    InfrastructureMrs. Jenica Atwin (Green) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms the need for climate-resilient infrastructure and references relevant funds without detailing specific use of the green municipal fund in New Brunswick.Through the green infrastructure fund, there is also the disaster mitigation and adaptation fund to help support efforts to keep the residents of Fredericton safe.