Conservatives seek auditor general review of infrastructure plan

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1. deflected
   InfrastructureAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer lists projects and contrasts past government but ignores Auditor General request.Our plan has over 4,800 projects under way or completed, four times the number of the Conservatives in their last four-year mandate.
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   InfrastructureAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer mocks past Conservative spending choices instead of addressing Auditor General or spending breakdown.many Canadians remember with regret the Conservative Party's infrastructure plan that features things like billboards, doorknobs and, yes, gazebos.
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   InfrastructureAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends investments and attacks Conservative austerity without addressing GDP impact or Auditor General motion.We chose to invest in communities and in the infrastructure that has an impact on people's lives rather than opting for the kinds of cuts and austerity measures that the Conservatives keep advocating for even after two electoral defeats.
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   HealthAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general WHO cooperation and low risk to Canadians but does not address Taiwan observer status.We continue to work with allied countries around the world to ensure that we are dealing with this health challenge.
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   HealthAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes multilateralism and accuses Conservatives of playing politics without answering the yes-or-no question on Taiwan.We recognize that the Conservatives like to play politics with international affairs.
6. answered
   International TradeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly confirms the new guarantee for North American aluminum use and its benefit to Quebec.We now have a guarantee that 70% of the aluminum used in North American auto manufacturing must come from North America.
7. partly answered
   International TradeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights innovation and past support but does not confirm no negative impact on the five specific Quebec projects.we are very proud of innovation in Quebec's aluminum sector.
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   The EnvironmentMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer defends environmental standards and notes Volkswagen paid a price without addressing the specific deal or lack of charges.we are pleased that Volkswagen paid the price for the way it misled Canadians.
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   Public Services and ProcurementMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general job creation and poverty reduction instead of addressing the specific outsourcing to foreign companies.We recognize that when it comes to procurement there is always an important balance to be made between making sure we are making responsible use of taxpayer money while at the same time creating good jobs.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the review process and timeline but does not name any project rejected based on emissions.Under that process, the cabinet must make a decision by the end of February, and we will do so.
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    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates the environmental assessment process without addressing approval of the Frontier mine or other projects.We are following the process that was actually put in place by the previous government in 2012.
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    Consular AffairsMrs. Tamara Jansen (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and mentions upcoming details at a press conference but provides no specific plan for the family.At four o'clock we will hold a press conference where we will explain to Canadians what measures we will be taking to care for and offer consular services to Canadians in China.
13. answered
    HealthMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the individual's actions and concludes that screening systems are working.This gives me confidence that the systems are working very well together.
14. answered
    HealthMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms the manifest was shared and contact tracing occurred for the passengers.In the case the member references, we immediately provided the airplane manifest, which allowed the contact tracing to begin.
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    Consular AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes consular registration numbers and options with allies but does not detail concrete actions taken.We are looking at the options together with our allies.
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    International TradeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states willingness to listen to suggestions from members.I am certainly always willing to listen to all members of the House.
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    International TradeMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes benefits without addressing the specific concerns about aluminum and supply management damage.This is a good agreement for Quebec and for Canada.
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    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Focuses on the appointment process instead of addressing the lack of response to the letter.we worked very hard to implement a merit-based system for the appointment of people to these important board positions.
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    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses the investigation but does not commit to an external one as requested.we have asked the chair of the Parole Board and the commissioner of the Correctional Service to conduct a thorough investigation and review so that we can make decisions based on facts.
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    Public SafetyMr. Eric Melillo (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the call to cancel the policy and instead lists other gun control measures.We are going to strengthen the law with respect to securing our borders.
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    Public SafetyMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the demand to stop the ban and restates general gun control plans.We have looked at the ways in which guns get into the hands of criminals.
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    Social DevelopmentMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked Ahmed Hussen (Liberal). loaded question.Lists existing programs but does not answer the yes/no question on ending child poverty immediately.We introduced the Canada child benefit that is delivering more money to nine out of 10 families.
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    HealthMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.Defends the tax plan without engaging the dental care proposal or wealth redistribution critique.it is actually 20 million Canadians who will be paying lower taxes as a result of our tax changes
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    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids the cost question and instead notes the retirement agreement without details.The government and Vice-Admiral Norman have reached a mutually acceptable agreement, the details of which remain confidential.
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    Regional Economic DevelopmentMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses general understanding but avoids any commitment to budget 2020 support.we want to work with Western Economic Diversification, to make sure that people in B.C. and across the west know that we have their backs.
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    Public Service of CanadaTim Uppal (Conservative) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses public service duties but ignores the specific firing and loyalty training concerns.We expect from public servants the service that they need to give to Canadians with the expectations and requirements that go with that level of service.
27. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly addresses funding continuity and explains the shift to first nations control.to put it clearly, no first nation child will go without funding.
28. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Louise Chabot (Bloc) asked Filomena Tassi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers consultations on contract flipping but omits anti-scab legislation.We have already begun to hold consultations.
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    EmploymentMs. Kristina Michaud (Bloc) asked Carla Qualtrough (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises upcoming details but provides no timeline or deadline extension.I can assure the member opposite that we will very soon be releasing the details of the application process
30. answered
    International TradeMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to publishing the economic analysis once finalized.We absolutely intend to publish the analysis once it is finalized, which will be soon.
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    International TradeMr. Randy Hoback (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer offers briefings but sidesteps the request to work collaboratively as a minority government.We absolutely are very open to sharing and making available our officials to all members of the opposition immediately after the signing of the protocol of amendments to the new NAFTA.
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    International TradeMr. Richard Martel (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes openness to proposals and cites deal benefits but does not address working on specific aluminum solutions.we are absolutely open to constructive proposals from our colleagues on the other side of the House.
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    FinanceMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes general investments without addressing the reclassification accusation or deficit hiding.With respect to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, what we have said is that we want to support multilateral development banks.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific number by shifting blame to the previous government.I wish my hon. colleague, when he was in government, had not fired the thousand people that we needed so badly in Veterans Affairs
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    The EnvironmentMr. Doug Shipley (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions broader commitments but sidesteps the specific promise, amount, and timeline.We committed during the campaign to put in place a new Canada water agency that will look to prioritize the issues that are of greatest regional significance
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer provides an update on ongoing discussions without confirming actions on lawyers or the deadline.Those discussions are ongoing and will be kept on a strictly confidential basis to build trust between the parties
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    JusticeJody Wilson-Raybould (Independent) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses commitment to reform without confirming repeal of mandatory minimum penalties.our government is committed to advancing sentencing reform that will stand the test of time