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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 · sitting No. 64
Commons debates mandatory reporting of online child pornography
The House spent the largest single block of its sitting on debate of Bill C-22, the Protecting Children from Online Sexual Exploitation Act. Liberal MP Brian Murphy said the bill would require internet service providers to report child pornography to police and preserve evidence. Bloc Québécois MP Serge Ménard questioned how providers should handle material after reporting it and whether the obligations comply with the Charter.
In Question Period, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff pressed the government on G8 and G20 summit spending and planning, while Prime Minister Stephen Harper defended Canada's economic record and its focus on maternal and child health. Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe and the Prime Minister clashed over whether ministerial staff must appear before parliamentary committees.
New Democratic Party Leader Jack Layton asked the Prime Minister to confirm that all Canadian troops will leave Afghanistan by July 2011 and questioned the government's handling of Afghan detainee issues.
Decided that day
- Protecting Children from Online Sexual Exploitation Act bill passed second reading
- Bill C-280 on employment insurance passed
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Who held the floor · 2010-06-16
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Justice
Conservative MP Greg Rickford and Public Safety Minister Vic Toews said the NDP proposal on pardons would still allow dangerous criminals to apply and called on opposition parties to pass Bill C-23 immediately.
Read the exchangeOffshore Drilling
Bloc Québécois MP Paule Brunelle asked Natural Resources Minister Christian Paradis to require relief wells for Arctic offshore drilling and to seek a moratorium off Newfoundland.
Read the exchangeSecurities
Bloc Québécois MP Daniel Paillé said the proposed national securities commission would abolish the passport system and harm Quebec's regulatory autonomy; Finance Minister Jim Flaherty replied that provinces could keep the passport system if they chose.
Read the exchangeInfrastructure
Liberal MP Brian Murphy accused the ACOA minister's office of delaying New Brunswick projects for partisan reasons; Minister Keith Ashfield said funding decisions put needs ahead of politics.
Read the exchangeShell Canada
Liberal MP Denis Coderre urged the government to press Shell's CEO to accept a higher bid for the Montreal East refinery; Minister Christian Paradis said workers welcomed government efforts and a better offer was on the table.
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- deflectedG8 and G20 SummitsMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends general Africa policy but evades the specific accusations of hypocrisy and incoherent summit planning.
Frankly, I am surprised that the Liberal Party is against that.
- misdirectedG8 and G20 SummitsMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to boasting about the economy and attacks the Liberals instead of addressing summit planning failures or aid cuts.
The Liberal Party should be cheering Canada instead of insulting it.
- deflectedG8 and G20 SummitsMichael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to attacking the questioner's party leadership rather than explaining control over summit costs and agenda.
that sounds to me more like a leader who is losing control of his own party.
- deflectedG8 and G20 SummitsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the pork-barrel claims by citing project completion and accuses the opposition of falsehoods without addressing the riding-specific spending.
the Liberals' repeated attempts to mislead, to say untrue things and to spread falsehoods will not work.
- misdirectedG8 and G20 SummitsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies one project link and counters by listing unrelated projects in the asker's riding, avoiding justification of the G8-related pork.
Just because the member opposite wants to spread mistruths does not make them true.
- partly answeredCommittees of the HouseMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the government's position on ministerial responsibility but does not address why staff can refuse committee testimony.
We support the tradition of ministerial responsibility to Parliament.
- misdirectedCommittees of the HouseMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates ministerial responsibility and pivots to an unrelated pardon system topic instead of addressing contempt for Parliament.
the people of Canada believe that the pardon system needs to be overhauled.
- misdirectedCommittees of the HouseMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates the tradition of ministerial responsibility then shifts to unrelated policy achievements to attack coalition parties.
The reason the coalition parties do not want to ask questions of the ministers is that they do not want the real facts of this great country to come out.
- deflectedCommittees of the HouseMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the contempt of Parliament question entirely and shifts to unrelated economic talking points.
Through our economic plan, we have created 300,000 new jobs.
- misdirectedAfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP leader personally instead of confirming the troop withdrawal date.
One of his members, his House Leader in fact, basically denied Israel's right to exist by making extremist statements with impunity.
- misdirectedAfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again attacks the NDP leader on Israel rather than addressing spending priorities or the 2011 withdrawal.
Quite frankly, I do not think a leader who shelters an MP who makes anti-Israeli extremist statements without repercussion should be making any criticism of policy.
- misdirectedAfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer deflects to NDP internal issues and pardon reform instead of responding to the torture scandal questions.
The deputy leader of the NDP knew full well what she was saying when she made statements that could have been made by Hamas, Hezbollah or anybody else, with no repercussions from that party whatsoever.
- deflectedG8 and G20 SummitsMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids listing untendered contracts by asking for a specific example instead of providing data from the named departments.
does the member opposite have a specific example that she is concerned about?
- deflectedG8 and G20 SummitsMs. Siobhan Coady (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the sole-sourcing question as false without releasing the requested details or agreeing to an Auditor General review.
The Liberals cannot name a single contract that was not tendered because they are making it up.
- misdirectedG8 and G20 SummitsMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer calls the question falsehoods and pivots to general infrastructure praise rather than addressing the contradictory press release.
what we are seeing are Liberal falsehoods, untruths and mistruths.
- deflectedG8 and G20 SummitsMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats a denial on the bridge but ignores the pork-barrelling and $1 billion waste questions.
I will confirm once again that the bridge in question is not a G8 legacy project.
- deflectedOffshore DrillingMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions review and protections but avoids any commitment on mandatory relief wells.
- misdirectedOffshore DrillingMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Attacks the colleague for questioning boards instead of addressing the moratorium request.
Once again, I am appalled that my colleague is trying to discredit independent boards that are credible and have a very solid record.
- answeredSecuritiesMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Directly confirms the passport system remains voluntary for provinces.
the provinces can continue to operate with the passport system if they choose to do so.
- partly answeredSecuritiesMr. Daniel Paillé (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Explains decentralized model but sidesteps the loaded claims about abolishing the passport system and an answering machine.
the proposed model for a Canadian securities regulator is a highly decentralized model.
- misdirectedInfrastructureMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Dismisses the premise as ridiculous and pivots to respect for a colleague rather than explaining actions.
that is an absolutely ridiculous statement by the member opposite.
- misdirectedInfrastructureMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Calls the question off base and lists unrelated projects instead of addressing the alleged political interference.
again, the member opposite is totally off base and incorrect in the tone of his question.
- deflectedShell CanadaDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Focuses on union satisfaction and offers but ignores the question about lobbyists and government hesitancy.
my colleague, who lives quite close to there, should have talked to the union representatives who have said, time and time again, that they are very happy with the efforts by all levels of government trying to save these jobs.
- deflectedShell CanadaDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Notes increased offers and worker satisfaction but does not address readiness to call the Shell CEO.
- misdirectedShell CanadaMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks NDP's oil views and changes subject instead of addressing action on Shell refinery.
It would like to have airplanes fly with renewable energy, as though that were possible right now.
- misdirectedShell CanadaMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer deflects to NDP deputy leader's Israel comments and does not address refinery closure risks.
My colleague should instead look at the statements about Israel made by the deputy leader of his party.
- answeredAgricultureMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses land sales progress and inherited Liberal issue while agreeing to act.
Our government made a good decision and resolved a problem we inherited from the Liberals that goes back to the 1970s.
- partly answeredAgricultureMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses timeline by rejecting summer deadline but commits to quick resolution.
I think he is being a little optimistic to think this could be done by the end of the summer, but I am prepared to work with government officials and with my colleague to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
- deflectedAgricultureMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites 2008 regulations but avoids current unprotected sites and G8 spending contrast.
In 2008 we consulted with the fertilizer industry and we brought in new regulations under the Explosives Act to protect Canadians.
- deflectedAgricultureMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats regulations and meetings but does not address ongoing lack of site security action.
As I also said, in 2008 our government consulted with the fertilizer industry, and we brought in new regulations under the Explosives Act to protect Canadians.
- partly answeredOffshore DrillingMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses safety standards and NEB review but not specific Arctic cleanup gaps or rights sales.
Canadian regulators will not allow any offshore activity unless they are convinced that the security of the workers and the protection of the environment are ensured.
- misdirectedOffshore DrillingMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks questioner's NEB criticism and pivots to Obama MMS without addressing green funding cuts or broader review.
it is sad to hear the member discredit the National Energy Board, which has a track record of 50 years.
- deflectedCommittees of the HouseWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the committee appearance issue entirely and instead attacks the asker on unrelated topics like the gun registry and coalitions.
Now, under orders from his leader, he has reversed course, just like he would have to follow the Liberal leader if they ever had a chance through their coalition to raise taxes and undermine the enormous economic success this government has built.
- partly answeredForestry IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists government actions on forestry but ends by attacking the Bloc rather than addressing the specific bill mentioned.
Meanwhile, all the Bloc members have done is carp for 20 years.
- deflectedInternational TradeMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer asserts commitment to supply management but pivots to criticizing the asker's vote on a different trade deal without addressing why it was put on the table.
that is why that member voted against a boost for our farmers in the Canada-Colombia free trade agreement just the other day.
- misdirectedPoints of OrderMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses the consent request and immediately shifts to unrelated federal funding details instead of engaging with the point of order.
I can inform the member for Hull—Aylmer and the House that the federal government has funded some work on Main Street and some sewer work in the town of Kearney in the amount of $730,000.