Conservatives move motion backing Coastal GasLink amid pipeline protests

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1. deflected
   Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses impacts and reconciliation efforts but avoids naming any day the blockades will end.we will continue the hard work of solving the situation as peaceably as possible.
2. partly answered
   Public SafetyAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states a belief that the time has come for barricades to come down while noting RCMP actions.We believe that the time has come for the barricades to come down and we are working toward addressing the circumstances that gave rise to it
3. misdirected
   Natural ResourcesAndrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer corrects a premise about RCMP direction instead of addressing the requested guarantee on the project.The Supreme Court has said police independence underpins the rule of law, and in these circumstances no direction was given to the RCMP.
4. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes the Prime Minister will speak with premiers that afternoon but provides no plan or deadline.That is why the Prime Minister will be speaking with Premier Legault and his other provincial counterparts this afternoon.
5. partly answered
   EmploymentMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges economic impacts and states focus on resolving protests quickly but offers no plan or deadline.We want to end this as quickly as possible by opening a dialogue to find a peaceful resolution to this problem.
6. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes hereditary chiefs are en route for dialogue but gives no information on commitments the Prime Minister will make.As everyone knows, the Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs are now en route to Tyendinaga to pursue a peaceful resolution, which is the solution we are all seeking.
7. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites RCMP developments and a clear plan but refuses to disclose details or address specific proposals like suspending work.we have a very clear plan to defuse the situation, which we are not going to disclose to the public for now, of course.
8. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights positive RCMP developments and states readiness to engage but does not confirm a meeting by the Prime Minister.The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and I stand ready to engage with the leadership in Tyendinaga.
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Jagmeet Singh (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses general ministerial engagement but avoids any commitment on a direct Prime Minister meeting.I and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations , as well as other ministers, stand ready to engage on a moment's notice and that is precisely what we will do.
10. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains jurisdictional limits and mediation efforts but does not address when or how the Prime Minister will act on the blockades.Our government's role is to try to mediate and reconcile the issues that gave rise to this dispute in the first place.
11. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Leona Alleslev (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes police independence and non-interference but provides no action plan or timeline for ending the blockades.They will continue to do that work without any political interference from this government.
12. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. John Brassard (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges urgency and states conditions are met for resolution but does not directly address standing with the Wet'suwet'en community or removing blockades.As a result of a very responsive and responsible decision made by the RCMP, I believe the conditions have now been met to allow for a more amenable and peaceful resolution.
13. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the legal limits on ministerial authority over RCMP operational decisions.That means we do not direct the RCMP in its operational decisions in the day-to-day policing of the communities that it is responsible for.
14. deflected
    Public SafetyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer rejects countenancing law-breaking and stresses reconciliation but does not address contemplated concessions.at no time have we ever countenanced law-breaking.
15. deflected
    Public SafetyPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.The answer references past blockades and advocates peaceful resolution but does not address rewarding law-breaking or future incentives.The best path forward to protect Canadians' interests is a peaceful resolution of this dispute.
16. partly answered
    The EconomyMs. Andréanne Larouche (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the crisis magnitude and need for quick action but offers only dialogue as the solution without specifics on urgency or layoffs.We know we need to find a solution as quickly as possible.
17. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Stéphane Bergeron (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer describes the general approach via dialogue but avoids addressing the specific question about taking action before all lines close.We are working very hard to put an end to these blockades and to get the trains running again as quickly as possible.
18. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Yves Perron (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the propane shortage and resolution efforts but omits any mention of compensation for farmers.We are well aware of the propane shortage.
19. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses service disruptions and partial operations but provides no information on costs to the tourism industry.It is a regrettable situation.
20. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer is incomplete and does not address the economic impact query at all.
21. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer reiterates awareness and partial service resumption but avoids quantifying the impact on tourism.We want to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
22. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Leah Gazan (NDP) asked David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer affirms the priority of UNDRIP implementation but does not address the stalling accusation or current events.Our commitment was included in both our platform and our Speech from the Throne.
23. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Marc Miller (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes a plan involving dialogue and de-escalation but does not confirm if the Prime Minister will visit the territory.There is a clear plan of action for de-escalation, but that involves dialogue.
24. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Kevin Waugh (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges significant economic impact but gives no specific daily cost figure for the blockades.Yes, they are costing us quite a bit.
25. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Richard Lehoux (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges impact but avoids specifying any tangible plan.That is why we are working very hard to resolve this problem as quickly as possible in a peaceful and long-term way.
26. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Pat Kelly (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer addresses job impacts and ongoing efforts but provides no numbers on layoffs.In some cases, there have been layoffs in certain locations with certain companies because of the fact that the trains are not moving.
27. misdirected
    The EnvironmentKerry-Lynne Findlay (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to correcting a premise about police instead of addressing environmental impact of trucks.However, when the member suggests that it is our government that is somehow stopping the police from enforcing the injunctions, that is simply not correct.
28. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Luc Desilets (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer recognizes economic harm but offers no concrete game plan for removing blockades.That is precisely why we are working very hard and as quickly as we can to resolve this issue so that the trains can start running again as soon as possible.
29. deflected
    The EconomyMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms responsibility without outlining actions to end the blockades.That is why we are working very hard to resolve the issue the right way, through dialogue, so that we can find a long-term, lasting way to solve this problem.
30. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.Answer redirects focus to police jurisdiction rather than stating when laws will be enforced.It is the police of local jurisdiction.
31. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Corey Tochor (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains police independence instead of committing to enforcement timeline.The Supreme Court of Canada has said that police independence underpins the rule of law and is necessary for the maintenance of public order and the preservation of the peace.
32. deflected
    Public SafetyMichelle Rempel Garner (Conservative) asked Bill Blair (Liberal). loaded question.Answer reiterates police independence and past experience without addressing enforcement.Operational decisions on the enforcement of that law are made independently by our police services.
33. deflected
    The EconomyEd Fast (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer acknowledges impacts on farmers but avoids addressing when blockades will end or leadership failures.I want to assure my colleague from B.C. that we are very aware of the impact that this is having on egg farmers, on grain farmers and on chicken farmers.
34. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Chris d'Entremont (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer recognizes port impacts and mentions working toward a solution but does not specify timing or leadership actions.That is why we are working so hard to find a durable solution, and a solution that goes through dialogue, so we can resolve this for the long term.
35. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Robert Kitchen (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes some trains are moving and reiterates efforts for a solution but does not detail how grain will reach markets amid blockades.There are trains that are picking up natural resources and moving them across the country.
36. answered
    International TradeMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the government's commitment to the proposed transparency improvements for trade negotiations.we will be formally amending the government's policy on tabling treaties in Parliament in line with his excellent suggestions.
37. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Peter Schiefke (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the government's climate plan but does not address awareness of the specific methane emissions studies or LNG claims raised.That is why we put in place the most robust plan in Canadian history, over 50 measures, that will help us meet our Paris targets.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly lists the planned House business for the coming days after a brief clarification.In answer to her question, we will continue debate on the Conservative Party motion this afternoon.