Commons resumes throne speech debate as Scheer presses on jobs

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1. deflected
   The EconomyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the recession claim and specific job stats by restating general investment talking points.Our goal is to continue investing. We know that the program we have done over the last four years has created, together with Canadians, over a million new jobs.
2. partly answered
   The EconomyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms an economic update announcement is coming while pivoting to broader policy defense.We will be making an announcement in the coming days.
3. deflected
   The EconomyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the call to abandon the approach and instead repeats growth and investment claims without engaging the cited data.Our approach has been to make investments in our economy, and that approach has clearly been working.
4. deflected
   International TradeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids releasing impact assessments and instead emphasizes ratification urgency and national interest framing.Jeopardizing the ratification of the new NAFTA essentially amounts to putting partisan politics ahead of the national interest.
5. misdirected
   International TradeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to ratification responsibility and away from the trust and partnership question with the US president.I must say that we are aware we are in a minority Parliament and that this is a grave historical responsibility of every member of this House.
6. partly answered
   International TradeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses aluminum protection measures but does not engage the regional favoritism premise.When the new NAFTA is ratified, we will have a guarantee that 70% of the aluminum in cars manufactured in the area covered by NAFTA will be sourced in North America.
7. deflected
   International TradeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise by stressing national benefits and calls for avoiding partisan politics rather than addressing Quebec-specific impacts.The reality is that this modernized agreement will benefit the aluminum industry, Quebec and all Canadians.
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges compensation needs and ongoing work but does not confirm an immediate halt to court proceedings.We are seeking a comprehensive, fair and equitable solution.
9. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms compliance and funding but avoids directly addressing the call to stop court actions.We agree that the most recent orders for compensation for first nation children harmed by government policies must be respected.
10. deflected
    International TradeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists features of new NAFTA instead of confirming belief in rules-based order across all agreements.let me give members a few of the reasons why the new NAFTA is a much better agreement for supporting the rules-based international order than the agreement it will replace.
11. partly answered
    International TradeErin O'Toole (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses aluminum content rules but does not confirm success on all stated objectives including transshipment.Second, in the new NAFTA, which will come into force with support from my friends across the aisle very soon I trust, the aluminum sector will benefit from an additional 70% content requirement.
12. deflected
    International TradeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes meetings and commitment without outlining specific protection or export measures for Saguenay aluminum.Workers know that our government is committed to fighting for the aluminum sector and its workers.
13. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to past job creation and attacks prior government instead of addressing current auto crisis or aluminum rules.In its first three years, it lost 20,000 jobs before the recession even hit.
14. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights TMX and Line 3 progress but does not address job losses or broader sector crisis.Not only is construction on TMX under way, but I am also happy to report—
15. deflected
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer concedes the phrase but immediately attacks the prior government rather than committing to further action.I would ask, if a government was not able to get TMX built, and if a government was not able to get Line 3 completed on the Canadian side of the border, what grade would we give that?
16. deflected
    International TradeMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Answer claims benefits for all workers and cites an industry quote without explaining differential treatment of aluminum versus steel.To jeopardize ratification of the new NAFTA is to put partisan politics ahead of our national interest.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer shifts to a specific project instead of addressing the throne speech refusal.Transportation issues connected to the environment may have both federal and provincial components.
18. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights projects and Quebeckers in caucus rather than justifying the votes.there are 35 proud Quebeckers sitting on this side of the House who work every day with the Government of Quebec
19. partly answered
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends past economic record but does not address recession risk directly.We decided to invest in families and in infrastructure, and now we have a growing economy.
20. partly answered
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges challenges and defends investments without tackling the recession premise.We have seen over a million new jobs created by Canadians over the last four years and more.
21. deflected
    The EconomyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to tax cuts and election promises instead of responding to bankruptcy and job-loss data.That is the reason that we need to recognize that things like what we put forward this week, a reduction in taxes for 20 million Canadians, are a greater way for them to feel a greater sense of confidence
22. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer details funding and compliance but avoids the yes-or-no question on court action.We agree that the most recent orders for compensation for first nation children harmed by government policies must be respected.
23. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes ongoing work on compensation without addressing the call to end litigation.That is why I have instructed my assistant deputy minister to work with those involved with the CHRT and those involved in the Moushoom class action
24. partly answered
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies backroom deals but does not address the listed Quebec priorities.there were no backroom discussions leading up to the throne speech.
25. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer sidesteps the three specific Quebec requests and pivots to a general call for opposition cooperation.All I can say is that I hope the opposition will work with us for the interests of Quebec and Canada.
26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Gerald Soroka (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The response promotes an existing LNG project but never addresses amending Bill C-69.LNG Canada represents the single largest private sector investment in Canadian history.
27. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Tako Van Popta (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights Canada's LNG position without committing to or discussing changes to Bill C-69.Canada is well positioned to become a major player in the global LNG industry.
28. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines actions taken at high levels but does not specify what further steps would secure release.We have raised it at the highest levels.
29. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Mr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal). substantive question.The response describes direct contacts with Saudi leaders yet avoids detailing any new concrete actions.The Prime Minister has spoken directly to the Saudi Crown Prince and to the King of Saudi Arabia about this particular case.
30. answered
    AgricultureMr. Alex Ruff (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the food-safety constraint and ongoing work with Ontario and industry.Our government is working with the industry and with the Province of Ontario to find short-term alternatives and to see how the meat processing capacity can be increased.
31. answered
    AgricultureMr. Damien Kurek (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the CFIA is preparing a submission for spring 2020, addressing the missed deadline.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is working with the beef sector to develop a strong submission to the World Organisation for Animal Health for spring 2020.
32. answered
    AgricultureMr. Dave Epp (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again confirms preparation of a spring 2020 submission, directly responding to the deadline issue.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is working with the beef sector to develop a strong submission to the World Organisation for Animal Health for the spring of 2020.
33. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes general infrastructure spending without addressing specific project delays or timeline.We have a small communities fund carved out in our infrastructure envelope worth $2 billion.
34. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Scott Aitchison (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to gun control agenda instead of addressing bail policies or victim rights.That is precisely why our government is going to strengthen gun control.
35. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes ongoing grievance and code of conduct but avoids confirming the media report.There is an ongoing grievance on this specific case and we cannot further comment.
36. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Bernadette Jordan (Liberal). substantive question.Answer offers thanks and general commitments without addressing emergency relief package.That is why we will continue to work with our stakeholder groups and our partners to make sure that we continue to work with this important species.
37. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Paul Manly (Green) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses process under new act but sidesteps decision on approving or rejecting the mine.We oversee fair and thorough environmental assessments that are grounded in science, evidence and indigenous traditional knowledge.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the planned business for the week before holiday remarks.this afternoon we will resume debate on the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne.