House debates CUSMA bill as Bloc cites risks to Quebec aluminium and lumber

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1. answered
   News Media IndustryAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly rejects licensing and content regulation for news media.We do not intend to impose licensing requirements on news organizations, nor will we regulate their content.
2. partly answered
   News Media IndustryAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Repeats the narrow point on licensing without addressing other recommendations.Nor will we regulate news content.
3. deflected
   News Media IndustryAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). loaded question.Shifts to welcoming the report and future bill instead of addressing the accusation.I will be happy to sit with members of the opposition to look at the bill we will put on the table in the very near future.
4. deflected
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.States the priority of implementing UNDRIP without addressing the veto concern.One of our priorities therefore is to introduce co-developed legislation to implement UNDRIP by the end of 2020.
5. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses the veto point by referencing BC implementation.free, prior and informed consent is not considered to be a veto.
6. answered
   JusticeMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Explains the independence of the court challenges program.The decision is made by a committee of independent experts who ensure that the program is administered impartially and independently.
7. deflected
   JusticeMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.States they are monitoring without expressing support or opposition.We are simply monitoring the situation.
8. partly answered
   FinanceMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Talks about past actions but does not commit to future changes.we took important steps to make insolvency proceedings fair and more transparent
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids specifying any spending amount and shifts focus to compensation instead.our focus remains on finding a fair and equitable solution for first nations children who have been negatively impacted by child and family policies.
10. answered
    Consular AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses consular contact and assistance for the Canadians on the ship.Consular authorities are currently in contact with each of those individuals to provide any consular assistance they may require.
11. deflected
    Consular AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms citizenship but avoids addressing confidence in the ambassador or correcting him.We are deeply concerned about Mr. Celil and we will continue to raise his case at every opportunity at senior levels.
12. deflected
    Consular AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms citizenship but does not address setting the ambassador straight.I think everyone in the House recognizes that Mr. Celil is a Canadian.
13. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Bob Benzen (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes red-flag laws without addressing the claim that the Prime Minister misled the House.
14. deflected
    Public SafetySteven Blaney (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes red-flag laws without addressing use of existing laws or targeting gangs.in the face of the constant threat that women in abusive relationships face from the potential of firearms in the home and the individuals who lose their lives to suicide, for anyone to suggest nothing needs to be done is unconscionable.
15. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Glen Motz (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer begins to discuss existing laws but cuts off without addressing the request for an apology or correction.I will admit I am not a recreational firearm user, but I have actually enforced and used these laws to keep communities and people safe.
16. deflected
    JusticeMr. Alain Therrien (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.The answer quotes past Bloc statements instead of committing to stop funding challenges to Bill 21.That instrument has proven itself and has made it possible not only to make gains, but also to have rights that were theirs recognized.
17. deflected
    JusticeMs. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). loaded question.Answer corrects a fact then pivots to Bloc Québécois inconsistency instead of addressing eligibility process.The school board never got a penny.
18. deflected
    JusticeMs. Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc) asked Steven Guilbeault (Liberal). substantive question.Answer disputes premise then shifts to definitions of independence rather than listing funded organizations.The English Montreal School Board has not received any funding from that program.
19. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Michael Barrett (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer dismisses relevance because the member is no longer in the House instead of addressing ethics training.the member in question is no longer in the House.
20. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Eric Duncan (Conservative) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.Answer highlights past opposition votes instead of explaining current approval delays.When we invested over $180 billion over the next 10 years to support communities, our colleagues across the aisle voted against it.
21. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. Philip Lawrence (Conservative) asked Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer expresses disappointment and mentions programs but does not explain why funding went to a company laying off workers.We have created various programs to help farmers and investors.
22. deflected
    International DevelopmentMs. Heather McPherson (NDP) asked Karina Gould (Liberal). substantive question.Answer celebrates existing policies and International Development Week instead of committing to funding increases.I am very proud of the work that we have done introducing the feminist international assistance policy
23. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states a new ministerial order on speed but does not address justice for prior deaths or broader deregulation.That is why I put in place a ministerial order that is going to reduce the speed of trains carrying dangerous goods for the next 30 days
24. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Richard Bragdon (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). substantive question.Answer states emissions are a provincial matter instead of committing to support or explaining federal position on the project.the issue is the emissions of greenhouse gases, which is entirely a provincial issue.
25. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer thanks premier and notes a trip and ruling but avoids committing to help or addressing expired plan and misallocated funds.Softwood lumber is a priority, and I want to congratulate B.C. producers on the important recent Department of Commerce ruling, which has confirmed, as we have long said, the fairness of our softwood lumber industry.
26. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer claims NAFTA benefits but does not explain why nothing was done for lumber in negotiations and instead urges ratification support.The new NAFTA gives a lot to the softwood industry.
27. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Tom Kmiec (Conservative) asked Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal). loaded question.Answer states the project is under active consideration with a February deadline but does not address the yes/no demand or Kenney ultimatum.This is a major project that is under active consideration by our government.
28. deflected
    JusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes the bill is Quebec law now challenged by others but avoids committing on whether government funds will be used to challenge it.It is currently being challenged by other Quebeckers, and we are following the situation with considerable interest.
29. deflected
    JusticeMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.Answer dismisses the question with a shirt-industry quip and repeats facts while avoiding any commitment on future funding to challengers.tearing one's shirt in anger only helps the shirt industry.
30. answered
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly addresses prevention protocols by stating ongoing work with owners and departments to avoid future incidents.Public Services and Procurement Canada continues to work closely with the building owners and federal departments to prevent any future pest-related incidents.
31. partly answered
    Canada PostMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Answer outlines a new vision with reinvestment but does not specify a plan to reach financial sustainability amid declining volumes.A renewed Canada Post will provide high-quality service at a reasonable price to Canadians, no matter where they live.
32. deflected
    Canada PostMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists actions taken but does not explain the 12% increase in deferred revenue or reconcile it with the reasonable-price mandate.we have taken immediate actions to support our new service first vision, including terminating the community mailbox conversion program, enhancing the accessible delivery program, reinvesting profits in Canada Post services and innovations instead of paying them as a dividend to the federal government, promoting Canada Post remittance services and renewing Canada Post's leadership.
33. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. Kelly McCauley (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to unrelated procurement achievements instead of addressing delays from Fisheries and Oceans regulations.Ninety per cent of our procurements are delivered within their planned scope and budget—
34. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. James Cumming (Conservative) asked Anita Anand (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general modernization efforts without providing the requested numbers or list of companies under the integrity regime.our government is modernizing procurement practices so they are simpler, require less paperwork and support members of our communities who have been historically left out.
35. deflected
    Public Services and ProcurementMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.Answer begins a general statement on security seriousness but does not address the ransomware incident or trust question.when it comes to our security, we take things extremely seriously.
36. partly answered
    HealthMr. Alistair MacGregor (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the crisis and offers to work together but focuses on past record rather than declaring a national emergency or new actions.I certainly will work diligently with the member opposite to look at all solutions.
37. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Paul Manly (Green) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes reconciliation commitments without explaining the government's actions regarding the Wet'suwet'en enforcement or rights violation.reconciliation is a crucial priority for our government and we are committed to renewing our relationship with indigenous people.