Commons debates bill tightening rules on offender transfers

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1. misdirected
   Firearms RegistryMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes the staffer's resignation but immediately attacks Ignatieff's prior statements rather than apologizing or condemning on behalf of the government.I liked him when he was a sensible Canadian.
2. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accepts the existing apology but shifts to attacking the Liberal leader's policy flip-flop instead of providing a fresh government condemnation.What we do not accept is the leader of the Liberal Party trying to force a policy on members of this House that he knows is wrong and that he has flip-flopped on.
3. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references the prior apology but pivots to a general statement on punishing criminals rather than issuing the requested apology to police chiefs.All Conservatives are in favour of laws that punish criminals, and not law-abiding Canadians.
4. misdirected
   Military Police Complaints CommissionBob Rae (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as irresponsible and redirects to the commission's mandate instead of addressing the alleged contradiction in the minister's statements.that is a very irresponsible comment by the hon. member.
5. deflected
   Military Police Complaints CommissionBob Rae (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the premise ridiculous and urges letting the commission work without explaining the document-access discrepancy raised.that is absolutely ridiculous.
6. deflected
   EthicsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states there are lobbying laws and no contract was awarded but does not confirm whether any check on lobbying contacts occurred.But I repeat that there is no government contract involved in this matter.
7. deflected
   EthicsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers the matter to the lobbying commissioner and reiterates no contract exists rather than confirming whether ministers met Jaffer.If the Bloc leader thinks that someone broke those rules, he can pass his information on to the independent lobbying commissioner appointed by this government.
8. deflected
   EthicsMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to existing law and an independent commissioner but does not address the broken promise to require ministers to register lobbyist contacts.A commissioner is responsible for compliance with the act.
9. deflected
   EthicsMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer redirects to the commissioner instead of providing the requested list of meetings.If the opposition has allegations to make, it should address them to the appropriate authorities.
10. answered
    Foreign InvestmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the net benefit claim with details on the mill closure and staffing commitments.I understand the Timmins mill has been closed for four years.
11. misdirected
    Foreign InvestmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's facts rather than addressing the rubber-stamping criticism.The issue is the NDP having the facts right before it poses the questions.
12. partly answered
    Foreign InvestmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses staffing commitments but ignores the pre-approval firings and benefits guarantees.According to my information, this company has said that it will maintain staffing levels.
13. deflected
    EthicsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids confirming privileged access and instead refers allegations elsewhere.If she has any evidence of a contravention of the Lobbyists Registration Act, I encourage her to bring those forward to the independent authorities that this government established.
14. deflected
    EthicsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise without addressing the stonewalling on emails or meetings.just because the member opposite says it, does not mean it is true.
15. deflected
    EthicsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer challenges the asker to speak outside the House instead of addressing the submissions or promotion.If the member opposite has any allegations that he would like to make, I would encourage him to have the guts to make them outside this place.
16. deflected
    EthicsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats that no money was awarded but sidesteps the unregistered lobbying and promotion issue.Any application or interest of funding that was brought forward to my department or to FedDev Ontario received no grant.
17. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights existing funding without addressing the claimed cuts or compassion question.I am very proud of this government's commitment to victims.
18. deflected
    JusticeMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to future legislation instead of explaining current parole practices.I look forward to working with the member on legislation that would ensure that criminals earn parole as opposed to being automatically released on parole in the methods that the Liberals used to employ.
19. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly counters the claim with processing numbers and progress.Since the earthquake, they have processed over 1,400 permanent resident applications from Haitians.
20. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses fast-tracking commitment but not specific agreements on expanded Quebec criteria.I made a commitment to Ms. James that we would fast-track the applications received from Quebec.
21. partly answered
    Access to InformationMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer notes meeting and review but does not address the red alert or censorship claim.As hon. members know, an extraordinary volume of work has been done over the past few months by people in my department.
22. answered
    Access to InformationMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Answer provides overall statistics and response rates to counter the specific PCO claim.The government receives more than 40,000 requests for access to information a year.
23. deflected
    JusticeMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats funding totals without addressing the ombudsman's firing or zero budget claim.As I indicated in a previous question, this government has committed $52 million to the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime.
24. deflected
    JusticeMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends overall record and attacks opposition instead of addressing firing or spending disparity.Again, I am proud to be a part of the only political party that consistently stands up for victims and law-abiding Canadians.
25. deflected
    International AidMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses past contributions and ongoing analysis without addressing whether Canada will support General Leslie's appointment.Canada is one of the countries asked by the UN Secretariat to consider providing a candidate for the position, and we are currently analyzing that question.
26. deflected
    International AidMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked L'hon. Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights general support and funding but does not address renewing or strengthening the specific project against sexual violence.Canada supports stabilization and the reconstruction efforts in the DRC, and has contributed well over $124 million in long-term humanitarian and aid development since 2006.
27. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's voting record instead of addressing the call for an overhaul of employment insurance for resource regions.We introduced all of these measures, and every single time the Bloc voted against them.
28. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains current EI rules for illness but does not commit to extending benefits to 50 weeks.As a general rule, someone who is ill is eligible for employment insurance for a period of 15 weeks.
29. answered
    Automotive IndustryJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that the department is investigating and will take action if laws were breached.My department right now is investigating this important issue and my officials are continuing to gather information on a priority basis to ensure that all Canadian laws have been respected, and if they have not, they will take appropriate action.
30. deflected
    Automotive IndustryJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the request to ask the RCMP to investigate and instead lectures on ministerial roles while attacking the questioner.I do not know how the government worked when that member was a member of the cabinet, but in Canada cabinet ministers do not order criminal investigations and do not order that criminal charges be laid.
31. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms consultation and intent to support the declaration but provides no date or unconditional commitment.Of course, as we do in Canada, we are consulting with first nation and aboriginal leaders across Canada.
32. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the funding timeline and process for the promised $10 million.Since this is the first question we have had on this since the budget, I can say that the government will be investing $10 million over two years to address the disturbingly high number of missing and murdered aboriginal people.
33. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains eligibility criteria without directly addressing access for Allied veterans.However, not all veterans are eligible. Certain criteria must be met.
34. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Marc Lemay (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The response highlights other actions instead of addressing the UN declaration signing timeline.We brought in changes to the Canadian Human Rights Act that included aboriginal people on reserve for the first time ever.
35. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Affirms support for supply management but pivots to discussing trade agreement benefits.our government has been quite clear. We have been strong supporters of supply management, and we continue to be.
36. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Discusses jurisdictional context and priority care without addressing public hearings.It is in this context that we began discussions with the Quebec government.
37. answered
    Points of OrderMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The minister withdraws and apologizes for the possible misleading response.However, I am prepared to withdraw and apologize to her.