House opens debate on bill to end long-gun registry

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's record instead of addressing the call to change direction on corporate tax cuts.thankfully, we did not listen to the NDP, because had we done so, we would have massively increased our deficits, our debt, our taxes, and we would really be in the soup.
2. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to contrasting job plans rather than addressing whether to cancel the corporate tax cut.The NDP has a plan for killing jobs.
3. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites past NDP quotes opposing the registry instead of explaining the decision to destroy the data.it is true that we are getting rid of the ineffective and useless long gun registry.
4. answered
   Firearms RegistryMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the rationale for destroying the records to protect privacy and permanently end the registry.In order to protect the privacy of law-abiding long gun owners, records held by the Canadian firearms program on currently registered long guns will be destroyed.
5. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer quotes criticism of the registry instead of addressing the request to preserve data for police use.As a woman, the long gun registry does not make me feel any safer or more secure.
6. answered
   Auditor GeneralBob Rae (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the selection was based on merit and notes the commitment to learn French.In the end, this candidate was chosen on the basis of merit.
7. partly answered
   Auditor GeneralBob Rae (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the merit claim but does not address the failure to disclose the candidate's unilingual status.This candidate, after an exhaustive process with many candidates, was identified as the most meritorious candidate--
8. answered
   Auditor GeneralMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer reiterates the merit-based selection in response to the interruption.The most meritorious candidate in the process was selected.
9. deflected
   Auditor GeneralBob Rae (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids the bilingual candidate question by restating selection process and language commitment.Mr. Ferguson was identified as the best qualified candidate for the position.
10. deflected
    Service CanadaMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims modernization instead of addressing EI call stats or proposed cuts.We are automating the service so Canadians can get better service, so they can get it faster, and so it is more affordable.
11. deflected
    Service CanadaMr. Claude Patry (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats modernization claim without addressing EI call failures or processing centre closures.We are modernizing and automating the system so that Canadians can get better service, so they can get it faster and so it is more affordable.
12. deflected
    Service CanadaMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer disputes facts and pivots to automation without addressing ignored CPP calls or cuts.We are consolidating and improving the service for seniors and indeed for all Canadians.
13. deflected
    Service CanadaMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims no impact on seniors while defending automation and denying service cuts.That will have absolutely no impact on services to seniors such, as CPP and old age security.
14. deflected
    Service CanadaMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims service improvements and attacks NDP voting record instead of addressing call failure rates or cuts.Unfortunately, the NDP voted against these improvements.
15. deflected
    Service CanadaMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer focuses on taxpayer value and modernization without addressing impact of cuts on public service access.That is why we are improving and modernizing our systems so that they are more effective, efficient and affordable.
16. partly answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges negotiations and urges BC action but does not address use of public safety as bargaining chip.I understand officials are sitting down and working together with British Columbia officials.
17. answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states officials are reviewing BC proposals to resolve the RCMP contract.Officials are sitting down to look over the proposals that the solicitor general from British Columbia finally forwarded to the federal officials.
18. misdirected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP instead of addressing whether negotiations will proceed in good faith.We would ask the NDP members to get off of their high horse and actually do things that make a difference to front line police officers and the citizens they serve.
19. deflected
    The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general economic growth and past plans rather than the three specific steps proposed.We are on track for modest economic growth in Canada.
20. deflected
    The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes past votes against measures instead of explaining why lower-income Canadians are excluded from credits.when we have taken steps like the member suggests, like the arts credit for children and the economic action plan, he voted against them
21. answered
    Firearms RegistryMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the destruction is to protect privacy of long gun owners.In order to protect the privacy of law-abiding long gun owners, those whom that member and his party subjected to gross violations of their privacy, records held by the Canadian firearms program on currently registered long guns will be destroyed.
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    The EconomyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights overall economic strength instead of addressing public service cuts or youth unemployment measures.both the IMF and the OECD anticipate that Canada will have the strongest economic growth in the G7.
23. misdirected
    The EconomyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP for past votes rather than offering new solutions for youth joblessness.I invite the member opposite to tell the 650,000 Canadians who are working now as result of the economic action plan that their jobs do not matter to them
24. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of causing alarm instead of assuring no base closures.The only person who is causing alarm in the military community, their families and the country, and misleading Canadians about base closures, is the member opposite.
25. deflected
    National DefenceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's motives instead of addressing whether the directive means base closures.The member opposite is simply trying to create a crisis that does not exist.
26. answered
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that the former minister made the decisions and all funds were accounted for.Each dollar has been accounted for.
27. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims an inquiry occurred but pivots to sarcasm about a colleague rather than addressing a royal commission.Everyone could take a moment now to recognize that truly great Canadian, the hon. member for Calgary East .
28. misdirected
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats prior points then attacks the asker on an unrelated long-gun registry promise.Will he honour his word, do the right thing and vote for our bill to do just that?
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    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the same points about one minister without addressing other ministers or the scandal.The reality is that the former minister of infrastructure made this decision.
30. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The incomplete answer begins by blaming the asker for not listening rather than addressing secret meetings.
31. partly answered
    HealthMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains provincial roles in vaccine rollout but does not commit to the requested priority access policy.The chief public health officers in the provinces and territories, who are the medical experts, recommend vaccine priority according to the nature of the pandemic virus and the risk to the population.
32. misdirected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer quotes the asker on an unrelated point instead of addressing voting rights for prairie producers.when the government is intending to change the legislation, I honestly don't see the grounds for going to court.
33. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer blames the Wheat Board chair instead of addressing the impact on Churchill or the government's motives.Those guys are implementing a scorched earth policy, trying to prove the inevitable by simply being intransigent to this change that we are trying to bring.
34. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the office is accessible but inserts an unnecessary partisan comparison to the Liberals.I would also point out that the Office for Disability Issues that is part of the government for the first time is now accessible, because it was not under the Liberals
35. deflected
    Shark FinsMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses finning but ignores the request to ban imports of shark fins.shark finning is an offensive practice. It has been banned in Canada since the early 1990s.
36. deflected
    Affordable HousingMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past actions and blames the NDP rather than outlining any future long-term strategy.Unfortunately, we did that in spite of the NDP, because that party voted against every one of these initiatives to help people get the housing they deserve.
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    Firearms RegistryMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the plan to abolish the registry without addressing Quebec's specific request for the data.We made an election promise to abolish this expensive and ineffective long gun registry.