Senate reform bill opens second reading with NDP calling changes inadequate

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids addressing the PBO report or tax cuts by pivoting to NDP tax plans.the low-tax plan that the government has put in place is actually addressing the issue he is talking about.
2. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer sidesteps the EI hike and corporate cuts by referencing past NDP votes and family tax savings.the tax reductions we have put in place provide a Canadian family of four over $3,000 in additional moneys
3. partly answered
   The EconomyMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends job creation efforts and cites employment numbers but does not address the admission of policy failure.That is witnessed by the fact that there are 600,000 more Canadians now working than there were at the end of the recession.
4. deflected
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses general support for costing legislation but ignores PBO budget cuts and resource needs.Committees are the masters of their own business.
5. deflected
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends government transparency on costs while attacking NDP spending plans instead of addressing PBO mandate or crime bill costing.We set out clear budget plans.
6. misdirected
   EthicsScott Brison (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal history and shifts to unrelated domestic issues rather than addressing business card rules.Now they are returning to a time when they are dealing with $400 worth of business cards.
7. misdirected
   EthicsScott Brison (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer uses sarcasm to mock the premise instead of addressing the alleged quid pro quo or rule-breaking.yes, I sat down with the President of the Treasury Board and I said, "Have I got a deal for you.
8. misdirected
   EthicsJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer compares to Liberal record and pivots to jobs and deficits rather than justifying the spending.We are ensuring that taxpayers' dollars are spent wisely and well.
9. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Mr. Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to address stopping court proceedings by citing ongoing litigation.If the member opposite is referring to a matter that is now before the courts, it would not be appropriate for us to comment on that at this time.
10. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Mr. Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's voting record instead of addressing the SISIP issue.The member's party voted against our missions in Afghanistan and Libya, voted against new equipment purchases under Canada's economic action plan, and questioned the minister 's effort to do his duty by honouring the families of fallen soldiers during repatriation ceremonies.
11. answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly provides a bilingual business card to refute the unilingual claim.I am pleased to send over a business card that is in both official languages.
12. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer is an interjection that does not engage the question at all.
13. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer congratulates the asker on a leadership bid instead of addressing the business card issue.Sunday will be a very big day in Ottawa Centre . The member for Ottawa Centre will be announcing his campaign for the leadership of the NDP.
14. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites farmers' actions instead of tabling the requested cost analysis.Farmers have done the cost-benefit analysis farm gate by farm gate.
15. misdirected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mocks the member's ridings instead of providing cost analysis.When he goes home to his riding in downtown Winnipeg, he should check with--oh, yes, there are no farmers there.
16. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states compliance with the ruling but does not commit to supporting InSite.although we are disappointed with the Supreme Court of Canada's decision today, we will comply.
17. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's preference for treatment without addressing the request to acknowledge InSite's benefits.we will be reviewing the decision. In fairness, the decision was made two hours ago.
18. deflected
    HealthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the question on ideology by restating the national anti-drug strategy and intent to review.we believe the system should be focused on preventing people from becoming drug addicts in the first place.
19. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the mocking question and instead addresses only the unrelated mention of the word Canada.the word "Canada" is on my business card.
20. misdirected
    EthicsJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns to comparing usage under the previous Liberal government rather than addressing the minister's specific actions.In 2004-2005, from August to August, the member for Wascana used government jets for 135 hours.
21. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states there are no cuts to the ozone monitoring program as asked.we are not cutting our ozone monitoring program.
22. partly answered
    Public TransitMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer corrects the G8 premise but does not address whether Canada is falling behind on transit.Like all other G8 countries, Canada assigns responsibility for public transit to the provinces and municipalities.
23. deflected
    Public TransitMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to a national plan by declaring it is not the federal government's role.it is not the role of the federal government to tell cities how to run their transit systems.
24. misdirected
    Public TransitMs. Isabelle Morin (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the NDP's voting record instead of responding to the demand for transit investment.What has the NDP done? Today, they will talk the talk but then, when it comes time to act, they vote against the projects.
25. deflected
    Public TransitMs. Isabelle Morin (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer disputes the premise and shifts responsibility instead of addressing the timeline.Canada, like all G8 countries, lets the municipal and provincial governments handle public transit in all areas of the country.
26. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the NDP's record rather than addressing the minister's actions.The NDP is no party to lecture this government on access to information.
27. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.It addresses accountability by offering committee appearance but sidesteps the specific request for emails.
28. answered
    EthicsMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer plainly states the reason the minister isn't responding.it is because the minister is not here. That is why he cannot stand up and reply today.
29. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Provides an alternative venue for answers but does not have the minister respond in the House as asked.the President of the Treasury Board will appear before a House committee to answer all the questions that members have for him.
30. partly answered
    HealthMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses the review but avoids committing to respecting the decision or clarifying the phrase.We will review the decision of the Supreme Court.
31. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). loaded question.The response blames the prior government instead of addressing current family reunification policies.when we took over government, we were left with a mess from the previous Liberal government in terms of backlogs
32. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. François Pilon (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes provincial jurisdiction and pivots to economic benefits rather than federal regulation plans.I would remind my colleague that this is mainly a provincial and territorial responsibility.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bruce Hyer (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses a scientific panel instead of addressing regulatory loopholes or disclosure requirements.the Minister of the Environment has recommended a proposal to the Council of Canadian Academies for an independent expert panel assessment of the state of scientific knowledge on potential environmental impacts.
34. deflected
    TaxationRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions speaking to US officials but avoids the request to set up an advocacy centre.The finance minister has spoken to his U.S. counterpart, saying in no uncertain terms that we do not want this unfair treatment to Canadian taxpayers who are honest law-abiding citizens.
35. partly answered
    Canadian Air and Space MuseumMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the arm's-length status and notes some efforts to accommodate artifacts without ordering reopening.As we know, this is a private museum, and I applaud the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages because he has directed his officials to see if the Canada Aviation and Space Museum could work with this museum to see if there is a way that it can accommodate its historical treasures.
36. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states funding and programs already implemented to address aboriginal suicide prevention.In budget 2010, $75 million was spent to implement the national aboriginal suicide prevention strategy to assist over 150 community-based projects.
37. misdirected
    Monarchist SymbolsMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker's oath and defends symbols rather than addressing spending or cuts.I know that when this member first arrived in Ottawa, he put his hand on the Bible and took an oath to Queen Elizabeth II and her rightful heirs and successors.
38. answered
    Points of OrderMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the point of order and issues an apology for the reference.If the President of the Treasury Board or his family or any of his constituents were offended by my unacceptable actions, I apologize.