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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. answered
   Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses both returning remains and steps toward justice.I can confirm that the families that have wanted burial in Canada are receiving it so far, and we continue to expect full transparency and a full investigation from Iran.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general policy without addressing approval of the specific mine.We will continue to go through rigorous assessment processes and make choices that are the right ones for Canada for now and into the future.
3. deflected
   The EconomyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question on economic policy by pivoting to past spending choices.We chose instead to invest in Canadians rather than looking to balance the books on the backs of service cuts to Canadians.
4. misdirected
   Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the Conservatives' position instead of addressing the question on gun crime.The bottom line is we will strengthen gun control. Conservatives want to weaken it.
5. deflected
   EthicsAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer changes the subject to unrelated international efforts rather than addressing ethics violations.Canada continues to show the international community how important it is to invest in communities and families and to engage in positive efforts globally
6. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the case and process but cites privacy to avoid specifics on discretionary action.We are aware of this particular case, but privacy laws prevent us from commenting on it.
7. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general immigration principles without addressing the specific request for a veto or permit.We will continue to defend the importance of immigration, pluralism, multiculturalism and the respect we have for all those who want to come live, build their lives, and work in Canada.
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses Jordan's principle progress but does not directly respond to stopping court actions.Under the last years of the previous government, zero cases were approved under Jordan's principle, and since then, hundreds of thousands of approvals under Jordan's principle have made a real difference in the lives of indigenous children across this country.
9. partly answered
   PharmacareMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses pharmacare actions but avoids the direct question on working with NDP.We are in discussions with the provinces and territories with a view to implementing pharmacare based on the principles found in the Hoskins report.
10. partly answered
    HealthMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Gives general assurance but provides no specific plan details.Our systems continue to work extremely closely together and to collaborate, which allows us to quickly identify people who have the virus and treat them appropriately.
11. deflected
    HealthMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answers about antivirals but pivots to research instead of stockpile confirmation.in fact, there is no particular antiviral developed for this coronavirus, as it is relatively new, but I can tell you that Canada's research community is working closely with our international partners.
12. partly answered
    HealthMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Reports on cases but gives no details on the Prime Minister's plan.Canada is well prepared to fight this virus, and the risk of an outbreak remains low.
13. partly answered
    HealthMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions collaboration but avoids specifics on steps taken with provinces.I am working very closely with our international and provincial and territorial partners to make sure that we track the spread of the disease
14. answered
    HealthMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Directly addresses screening measures already in place.our government has been well ahead of the World Health Organization's strategies in terms of screening at ports of entry.
15. partly answered
    Consular AffairsMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses support for Canadians abroad but gives no numbers on quarantined Canadians.I am working very closely with my ministerial counterparts and our international counterparts to make sure that Canadians who are abroad in the affected areas have the resources they need to get the support from our country to return.
16. deflected
    International TradeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores the premise about aluminum workers and China and restates NAFTA benefits.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.
17. deflected
    International TradeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer quotes the Quebec premier praising the deal without addressing openness to solutions for aluminum.It is a good deal for Quebec workers and businesses. I agree with Premier Legault.
18. deflected
    International TradeMr. Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms understanding and praises the deal without engaging the specific allegations about aluminum protections.we do indeed understand the implications of this agreement, which is a good agreement for Quebec and for Canada.
19. partly answered
    JusticeRob Moore (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the bill's intent and jury changes but does not address retrials or victims.We introduced a number of important changes in Bill C-75 to make our criminal justice system more efficient, more fair and more just.
20. answered
    JusticeRob Moore (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the government's legal position on the Ontario ruling and next steps for legislation.I have tasked my department and legislative drafters to ensure that temporal provisions are always considered as we move forward.
21. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the query by confirming an investigation into the parole decision.In this case, the commissioner of Correctional Services and the chair of the Parole Board have agreed to jointly conduct a full investigation into all of the circumstances that led to this tragic case
22. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes independence of the process without addressing the lobbying or delay concerns.this investigation, the resulting legal action and the judge's approval of the penalty imposed on Volkswagen are independent of the minister's office.
23. deflected
    TaxationMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general tax reductions without addressing dental care or the specific tax changes mentioned.Through our tax changes, nine million Canadians will see reduced taxes.
24. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous Conservative government instead of addressing current spending on money laundering.I am very pleased to hear the member opposite's new interest in dealing with money laundering, keeping in mind that the previous Conservative government closed all of the integrated proceeds of crime units.
25. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer criticizes the prior government instead of stating the current number of veterans waiting over 16 weeks.I appreciate my hon. colleague's concern, but I wish he would have had the same amount of concern when he and his government fired a thousand Veterans Affairs workers.
26. partly answered
    Public Services and Procurement CanadaMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges review of procurement but does not confirm whether the simplified contract model will be ready in the new fiscal year.We are looking at our regime relating to procurement and government contracting.
27. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Mr. Andy Fillmore (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists projects and spending without addressing whether infrastructure funds have gone missing or why growth in spending has not changed.we have committed to historic investments and infrastructure across the country.
28. answered
    HealthMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly provides an update on the risk level, collaboration with provinces, and ongoing adjustments to processes.I would like to let Canadians know that the risk is low to Canadians and that we are working collaboratively with all provinces and territories, including the Province of Quebec, to make sure that we are prepared
29. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Christine Normandin (Bloc) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states that no decisions have been made and that discussions on security costs are ongoing between officials.There have been no decisions made at this time.
30. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Seamus O'Regan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes process certainty without rejecting the UN committee recommendation or confirming full steam ahead for the projects.I can give assurances to the House that it is of the utmost importance that every natural resource project under way in the country takes input, that it is done in the right and proper way and that it follows the processes that we have worked so hard on
31. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes progress on connectivity but does not address whether the Prime Minister will uphold the specific ruling on competition.Over 400,000 households have been connected since we formed office.
32. misdirected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Marty Morantz (Conservative) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses service improvements with the CFIB but does not identify any corporations or billionaires receiving special treatment.The CRA will take the federation's comments into account to improve services at the call centres.
33. deflected
    HealthMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses consular services for Canadians in China instead of addressing Taiwan's WHO membership.We will continue to offer consular services to all Canadians who may be affected in China.
34. deflected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general ethical commitments without addressing the specific contract to Allan Rock.on this side of the House we are always going to uphold the highest standard of ethical behaviour.
35. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats ethical pledges and cuts off without addressing the no-tender contract.on this side of the House, we will always uphold the highest standards of ethical behaviour.
36. deflected
    Public Service of CanadaMr. Matthew Green (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer justifies external support in general without explaining the $12 billion in outsourcing.In some circumstances, to improve the quality of services, we need external support.
37. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines the assessment process and factors including GHGs but does not assure rejection of the mine.We will consider a whole range of factors, including environmental impacts, very much including greenhouse gases.