Commons advances postal back-to-work bill amid NDP objections

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Canada PostJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper ignores the specific claim of a pre-arranged agreement and pivots to general economic protection.This government is acting to protect the interests of Canadians.
2. deflected
   Canada PostJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates wage parity and harm to third parties without addressing the fairness or signaling question.The wage rates laid out in the legislation are the rates that this government agreed to with its other public service workers, and that is a fair settlement for Canada Post workers as well.
3. partly answered
   Aboriginal AffairsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper acknowledges remaining work but lists progress instead of directly assessing speed of movement.while much work remains to be done, considerable progress has been made over the past several years in areas such as education, human rights, water services, schools, and many other areas for aboriginal people in this country.
4. partly answered
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Jonathan Genest-Jourdain (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Duncan describes the government's targeted approach and income statistics but offers no timeline for concrete action.The preferred approach that we have been taking is targeted.
5. answered
   Aboriginal AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Duncan directly states the launch of the national panel on K-12 education as the response to the education commitment.I am happy to say that today we launched the national panel on K to 12 education.
6. deflected
   Canada PostBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper rejects the preamble and repeats the wage-comparison point without addressing limits on the arbitrator.once again, I do not accept much of the preamble of that question.
7. deflected
   Canada PostBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer returns to harm to third parties and equitable treatment rather than reconciling the independent-employer contradiction.We are acting in the best interests of the Canadian economy and treating all employees of the government of Canada equitably.
8. deflected
   Public Works and Government Services CanadaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper explains the use of attrition but does not address the alleged pre-election deception.When it is necessary to make adjustments to ensure that taxpayers' dollars are well spent, we always make sure, wherever possible, that we do that through attrition or reassignment.
9. deflected
   Public Works and Government Services CanadaMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the government's mandate without addressing the specific job cuts or their economic impact.Canadians gave us a clear mandate to keep taxes low and to balance the budget by 2014-2015.
10. answered
    Public Works and Government Services CanadaMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.Directly states that the cuts will not impact internal audit services.This will not have any impact on internal audit services.
11. answered
    Auditor General's ReportMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Provides quotes from the Auditor General addressing the allegations of wrongdoing.no evidence to suggest that it was a deliberate attempt to mislead.
12. misdirected
    Auditor General's ReportMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The response notes the absence of a question rather than engaging with the content.
13. answered
    Auditor General's ReportMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Counters the claim of overspending and provides details on the projects.In fact, this fund was under spent by more than $5 million.
14. deflected
    Auditor General's ReportMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Restates acceptance of Auditor General's advice without addressing the RCMP investigation or cooperation.We fully accepted the good advice of the Auditor General.
15. deflected
    The G20 SummitMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Suggests addressing police conduct concerns through proper channels instead of committing to an inquiry.If the member has any specific concerns about police conduct, he should take those up concerns with the appropriate authorities.
16. deflected
    The G20 SummitMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Directs complaints to provincial bodies rather than explaining the arrests.I encourage anyone who has a complaint in respect of any specific incident to bring it forward to the appropriate body.
17. deflected
    The G20 SummitMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to provincial processes instead of addressing the demand for a federal public inquiry.there are in fact processes in place to deal with these types of concerns.
18. misdirected
    Government SpendingDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the questioner as staging a stunt and pivots to the Auditor General rather than answering about RCMP contact.This is a defeated Liberal candidate in the last election who was pulling off a public relations stunt rather than focusing on the issues that really matter to Canadians.
19. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the mandate on spending cuts without addressing the claim of pre-election secrecy or the specific Audit Services Canada cuts.Canadians have given us a clear mandate to keep taxes low and balance the budget in 2014-2015.
20. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references prior replies on the Newfoundland facility and notes investments but does not state when St. John's employees were notified.I have answered the question in terms of the facility in Newfoundland on a number of occasions.
21. answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the review process under the Investment Canada Act and the conditions for approval.The minister's officials are conducting a thorough analysis of this proposed investment and will consult extensively, including with affected provinces and territories
22. misdirected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.The response accuses opposition members of delaying a study instead of addressing the call for public consultations on the Investment Canada Act.It was consistently delayed by opposition members.
23. deflected
    Small and Medium-Sized BusinessesMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past small-business tax reductions but does not address future concrete actions or the contrast with large-corporation tax cuts.Right from the outset, when we were first elected, we reduced the small business tax rate from 12% to 11% in our first budget, in 2006-2007.
24. deflected
    Small and Medium-Sized BusinessesMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights job creation since the recession and restates budget support without engaging the proposed tax-credit or rate-cut ideas.I would like to remind my colleague that since the last recession, 500,000 new jobs were created here in Canada thanks to these business people
25. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the timeline part but only references existing rules and the budget without committing to new comprehensive legislation.We have already brought in credit card regulations, as I am sure the member opposite knows, requiring clear and simple information, timely advance notice of rates and fee changes, and limiting any consumer business practices.
26. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the question by labeling the position contradictory and pivoting to general economic advice instead of addressing consumer protection.as I understand the strange position, the contradictory position, taken by the member opposite, he is saying that the government ought to act to restrict credit at the same time that we ought to encourage consumer confidence, economic activity, job creation, and growth in the country.
27. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses low interest rates and growth but does not address government inaction on household debt or expert criticisms.That has meant some continued economic growth, moderate economic growth in Canada, which is welcome.
28. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the debt question entirely and shifts to praising Canada's overall economic standing instead of defending policy on families or banks.the Canadian economy is in good shape. It is the best shape in the G7.
29. answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the government will not appeal and will reconsider the claims as ordered by the court.I can inform the House and those fishers in Atlantic Canada affected directly by this court case that the government will not appeal this decision, and CRA will now reconsider the fishers' claim as requested by the Federal Court.
30. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer covers consular support and engagement with Lebanese authorities but does not address the request to lay charges in Canada.Consular officials in Lebanon have been actively providing consular assistance and support to Mr. Tepper and his family since his arrest, including regular visits to ensure his health and well-being.
31. deflected
    AsbestosMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer restates the government's long-standing position on safe use without engaging the moral or convention-blocking accusations.for over 30 years the Government of Canada has promoted the safe and controlled use of chrysotile, both domestically and internationally.
32. deflected
    AsbestosMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the claim of safe use and references the Chrysotile Institute but does not address the lack of supporting studies or the Rotterdam Convention.as I said, all the recent scientific reviews show that chrysotile can be used in a safe and controlled manner.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsJim Karygiannis (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to provide details citing privacy concerns instead of addressing actions taken.Due to security and privacy concerns, it would be absolutely inappropriate for us to comment on this case.
34. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The response explains the visa decision process without addressing the request for an appeal process.It is visa officers' responsibility to make sure that people demonstrate their bona fide intentions to return back to their countries of origin.
35. deflected
    Quebec BridgeMr. Denis Blanchette (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to legal ownership and court proceedings rather than addressing bridge safety measures.The Quebec Bridge is owned by a company called Canadian National. This case is currently before the courts so I must leave my comments at that.
36. misdirected
    Public Works and Government Services CanadaMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general spending reviews without addressing the elimination of the internal audit service.we have identified the programs that are least effective and less of a priority in order to save money.