House debates CUSMA bill as TMX pipeline faces further delays

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1. deflected
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids any date guarantee by shifting to court praise and past Conservative failures.we are moving forward on getting our oil resources to markets responsibly and sustainably after 10 years of a Conservative government that was unable to do that.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the UNDRIP consent question and instead attacks Conservative understanding of the economy.everything the member opposite just said demonstrates at which point the Conservative Party does not understand the modern economy, does not understand the expectations of Canadians to be responsible around environmental concerns, to work with indigenous communities and to get things done the right way.
3. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects a factual claim and redefines consent but does not address the veto concern for future projects.the court reaffirmed yesterday that free, prior and informed consent does not mean a veto for any communities.
4. answered
   News Media IndustryAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms rejection of licensing and content regulation for news media.We will not impose a licensing requirement on news organizations, nor will we regulate news content.
5. partly answered
   News Media IndustryAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the licensing denial but does not address the broader content regulation or election rules concerns.We will not impose a licensing requirement on news organizations, nor will we regulate news content.
6. answered
   JusticeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states that funding decisions are made independently of government.The court challenges program makes its decisions entirely independently.
7. deflected
   JusticeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates independence then pivots to attacking the questioner's NAFTA stance.I know the Bloc Québécois leader would rather talk about anything other than his opposition to NAFTA, an agreement that will be good for Quebeckers and for businesses and that will help Quebeckers.
8. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the funding question by emphasizing consultation with communities and criticizing the NDP.Now, from their corner of the House, the NDP can tell us exactly what we need to do.
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the issue is under provincial jurisdiction instead of addressing the meeting request.This is an issue that is entirely under provincial jurisdiction.
10. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises the ambassador without confirming or denying involvement of political staff.Ambassador Dominic Barton is an exceptional individual with great depth of understanding of the situation in China over many, many years.
11. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the question as playing politics with coronavirus rather than addressing the Michaels.The way the members opposite are choosing to make light of this and play politics with it, with clever little games, is quite frankly unworthy of the House of Commons.
12. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly attributes the delay to weather and rejects the alternative premise.it really was because of the weather.
13. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank without addressing the belt and road initiative role.as part of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Canada joins many countries in promoting inclusive global economic growth.
14. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states China would not qualify for an extradition treaty.China would not qualify now, or any time soon, for an extradition treaty with Canada.
15. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates confidence in Barton without addressing his past record.I have tremendous confidence in Mr. Barton.
16. answered
    JusticeMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly denies government involvement in challenging Bill 21.no, the court challenges program is administered completely independently from the government.
17. deflected
    JusticeMs. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer stresses program independence without addressing eligibility criteria or Quebec opinion.Administration and delivery of the court challenges program is carried out completely independently from the government.
18. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Nelly Shin (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges tragedy and announces inquiry but does not address amending Bill C-5.we are pleased that the Correctional Service of Canada and the Parole Board are launching a board of investigation into the circumstances that led to this tragic case.
19. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer references inquiry but avoids committing to any amendment on parole officer training.We will wait for the results of the inquiry in order to better understand how this happened and how we can ensure that such a thing never happens again.
20. deflected
    Office of the Auditor GeneralMr. Doug Shipley (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights past Conservative cuts instead of committing resources for the Auditor General's new review.it was the Conservative government that cut millions of dollars from the Auditor General's budget.
21. deflected
    Office of the Auditor GeneralMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats funding history and attacks Conservatives rather than addressing the new Auditor General request.It is nice that the Conservatives are finally taking an interest in the officers of Parliament, because it was their party that cut $6.4 million from the Auditor General's budget.
22. misdirected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Taylor Bachrach (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer shifts responsibility to provincial government and criticizes NDP members instead of addressing the requested meeting.Why do the NDP members in the House not have the same confidence in the NDP government of British Columbia?
23. deflected
    HousingMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites general poverty reduction but does not address increased indigenous-specific housing funding.We have seen almost a million Canadians lifted out of poverty and have achieved our poverty reduction targets way ahead of schedule.
24. deflected
    Public Service of CanadaTim Uppal (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses diversity appointments but does not address the duty of loyalty policy or firing.we have put in place a merit-based appointments process that reflects much greater diversity within the public service, within the Government of Canada.
25. deflected
    HealthRob Moore (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general mental health investments without addressing the specific bill for jurors.We know there is more to do on fighting for mental health, which is why we actually made a commitment of billions of dollars more in investments in mental health for the provinces.
26. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Ted Falk (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates government talking points on gun control instead of explaining the PAL process.It is very simple: We will strengthen gun control; Conservatives want to weaken it.
27. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Bob Benzen (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins to address how the proposal differs from existing law but is cut off.There are many individuals who have a firearms licence and own firearms and who begin to present a threat to themselves or to their family.
28. deflected
    HousingMr. Denis Trudel (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to the national housing strategy and urges Quebec to sign rather than addressing the jurisdictional dispute or dormant funds.We have signed agreements with every province except one and with all the territories.
29. deflected
    HousingMr. Denis Trudel (Bloc) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes federal investments and the need for Quebec to sign the agreement instead of committing to unconditional transfers.We are investing heavily across the country, and I hope that Quebec will soon sign the agreement so that together we can invest in housing in Quebec.
30. partly answered
    InfrastructurePeter Kent (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges federal partnership and readiness but does not give a timeline for delivery.I am pleased that things are now moving with the province.
31. answered
    HousingMrs. Stephanie Kusie (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the first-time home buyer incentive and commits to raising the cap in affected areas.Yes, we recognize that in certain areas, such as the GTA, the Lower Mainland and Victoria, the cap is too low, which is why we committed to raising it in the last election.
32. partly answered
    TransportationMichael Chong (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes attention to concerns and the local MP's input but does not state a position on the project.We will move forward in a responsible way, as Canadians expect.
33. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general program investments without addressing the mandate letter omission or specific procurement delays for aging systems.We will continue to ensure that the infrastructure that allows us to deliver these programs to Canadians remains solid and upgraded.
34. deflected
    Carbon PricingMrs. Rosemarie Falk (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response promotes the carbon tax benefits via the PBO report but avoids any discussion of exempting farmers.Our plan also ensures that 100% of the direct proceeds from the price on pollution go back into that province or territory.
35. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Gary Vidal (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer focuses on reconciliation and general partnership without providing a concrete plan or timeline for gang and rural crime.We will work with communities across the country on challenges related to violence and mental health.
36. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer covers ongoing investments and salmon protection but ignores the unspent funds and TMX criticism.We will continue to make the investments necessary, including the refurbishment, revitalization and renewal of our Coast Guard fleet.