Government moves to end Canada Post lockout with back-to-work bill

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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.The answer justifies the legislation's purpose without addressing the accusation about good faith in bargaining.the role of the federal government is to act in the best interests of the Canadian people and the Canadian economy, and not in the interests of those at the table.
2. misdirected
   Canada PostJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking the opposition's past actions instead of addressing the accusation of punishing workers.it was the opposition that decided to padlock Parliament for months for an election.
3. partly answered
   Canada PostJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the wage rates as fair but does not address the request to remove the wage section from the bill.the wage rates, as set in the bill, are only fair.
4. deflected
   AfghanistanMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights the prior review process and obligations met but does not address the call for a public inquiry.We have just been through a 12-month $12 million process where an unprecedented amount of information has been put before a number of parliamentarians of this place.
5. misdirected
   AfghanistanMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer criticizes the NDP's non-participation and absence from a briefing rather than addressing the call for a public inquiry.I was, as I am sure many members in this place were, tremendously disappointed when the New Democratic Party refused to participate in this committee of parliamentarians.
6. deflected
   Canada PostBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rejects the unprecedented claim and emphasizes economic harm but does not address modifying the arbitration clauses.Once again, Mr. Speaker, I certainly do not accept that there is anything unprecedented here, but what I do stress is the fact that this is a dispute that has gone on for some time.
7. deflected
   The SenateBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the reform proposal's constitutionality but attacks the Liberal Party's motives instead of addressing provincial opposition.I know the Liberal Party will go to any lengths, including making completely false statements, to try to justify the status quo in the Senate of Canada and that is simply not acceptable to Canadians.
8. deflected
   The SenateBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer asserts federal constitutional authority for the changes but does not engage with the constitutional challenge or provincial concerns raised.it is perfectly clear that the changes proposed by this government fall under the constitutional authority of the Parliament of Canada, the federal Parliament.
9. deflected
   AsbestosMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's long-standing position without explaining the refusal now that other countries have changed.Our position on the convention reflects the position adopted in Canada.
10. deflected
    AsbestosMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to citing a union position instead of addressing why Canada alone opposes the listing.the International Trade Union Movement For Chrysotile represents hundreds of thousands of workers who have taken a position in favour of the safe use of chrysotile because they know recent scientific studies show that chrysotile can be used safely in a controlled environment.
11. deflected
    AsbestosMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the safe-use claim without addressing India's shift or any transition plan for workers.Canada's position on the convention reflects the position adopted here in Canada.
12. deflected
    AsbestosMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the moral and export-warning questions and again cites studies and unions.Today, the International Trade Union Movement For Chrysotile, which represents hundreds of thousands of workers—again, hundreds of thousands of workers—reiterated this position in support of the safe and controlled use of chrysotile.
13. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides job-creation numbers but does not address household debt or personal-debt relief measures.I am proud of the job creation record of our government: nearly 560,000 net new jobs created since July 2009, of which more than 80% are full-time jobs.
14. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer covers economic growth and job recovery but does not address EI access rates or a jobs-crisis plan.Only one other country in the G7, that is Germany, has a comparable record.
15. deflected
    PovertyMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to a general mandate and waste-elimination claim without naming affected programs.That is what we will do. We will eliminate waste.
16. misdirected
    PovertyMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's voting record instead of addressing child-poverty statistics or spending priorities.Sadly, the NDP voted against every one of those initiatives to help the most vulnerable families.
17. deflected
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Manon Perreault (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing programs instead of addressing the timeline for an action plan.we have done a lot for persons with disabilities in Canada.
18. deflected
    AsbestosMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Responds by reiterating the government's stance on safe use rather than addressing the decision not to list it.for over 30 years, the Canadian government has been promoting the safe and controlled use of chrysotile fibre
19. deflected
    AsbestosMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the position without addressing the accusations of deception.we are talking here about risk management.
20. partly answered
    G8 SummitMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Provides information on the Auditor General's review but avoids the personal implication.the Auditor General looked at this initiative and made some helpful observations
21. answered
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Directly corrects the record regarding who approved the projects.Those projects with which the member opposite claimed were approved by the now President of the Treasury Board were in fact approved by the minister of infrastructure.
22. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Focuses on the benefits of the projects instead of addressing the favoritism claim.They were spent on rehabilitating the airport in North Bay.
23. partly answered
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Denies the claims and provides some details but does not produce or commit to a paper trail.The reality is there were three individuals who reviewed the submissions, but in fact they had no decision-making authority in this regard.
24. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Shifts focus to promoting civility and praising the minister rather than addressing the contempt accusation.I have accepted the challenge of the Leader of the Opposition and the member for Winnipeg Centre to make this place more civil
25. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses general policy on torture but deflects on specific family due to privacy while offering future consideration.If we receive an application from that family, I can assure the member it will be given every humanitarian consideration and dealt with on an accelerated basis.
26. partly answered
    LibyaMs. Paulina Ayala (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Confirms exemption action but shifts funding responsibility to Libya without committing to direct assistance.Canada has acted quickly and decisively to approve an exemption from the sanctions so students would not suffer.
27. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Dan Harris (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Dismisses all claims as false and highlights increased spending instead of addressing the cuts or barriers.every single assertion was false.
28. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Explains general funding limits and selection process rather than addressing specific agency cuts.we cannot actually fund every one of the thousands of organizations that make an application.
29. misdirected
    AfghanistanStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Criticizes the opposition for not attending briefings instead of addressing the detainee allegations.why did the Liberal Party and the member not take advantage of the briefing?
30. deflected
    AfghanistanStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Denies evidence of past issues with a detainee quote but offers no plans for future mechanisms.There were no facts that brought the conclusion that any Canadian transfer detainees were.
31. answered
    Disaster AssistanceMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states specific federal assistance measures for mitigation and disaster support.we have also offered to pay for half the costs of permanent mitigation measures constructed ahead of this year's floods that are not otherwise eligible for disaster financial assistance arrangements.
32. partly answered
    Disaster AssistanceMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Expresses willingness to discuss a national plan but emphasizes provincial leadership without new compensation commitments.We are certainly willing to do our bit to assist with permanent mitigation measures arising out of this incident specifically, and to discuss a national mitigation plan in the long term.
33. deflected
    Rail TransportationRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the review generally but avoids any commitment to the requested legislation or timeline.The government has received the review and will be taking a close look at its recommendations.
34. partly answered
    Search and RescueMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly rebuts the safety premise but does not engage the loaded framing about assigning a price to safety.this decision in no way will compromise the safety of mariners whatsoever.
35. deflected
    Canada-U.S. BorderMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges importance but offers no explanation for inaction or steps taken on the border crossing.We are working with our American partners on this issue and with MPs in the area.
36. deflected
    AsbestosMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer restates the government's long-standing position without addressing the call to change it.for more than 30 years, the Government of Canada has promoted the safe use of chrysotile, which can be used safely in a controlled environment.
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer supplies unrelated cost figures instead of addressing why opposition members were not invited to the ceremony.The cost of the mediation arbitration process in 1997 was $2,321,952.65.
38. deflected
    Business of the HouseMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the procedural and scheduling criticisms and instead issues a brief procedural response plus thanks.When this bill is passed, the House will adjourn until September 19.
39. answered
    Points of OrderStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that an invitation was sent and notes attendance details.I am told that he and his party were invited to a briefing held yesterday by senior officials responsible for the transfer of Taliban prisoners.