Commons debates end to long-gun registry amid opposition attacks

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1. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses classification system instead of addressing data destruction or police safety.There are no changes to that in our bill.
2. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates commitment to eliminate registry without addressing provincial data request.this government committed to eliminating the ineffective long gun registry and we do not intend to help other levels of government create registries.
3. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats classification process and registry opposition without engaging the minister quote or police concern.The government follows the process. It is not changed in any way by the bill.
4. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer dismisses the premise via a story reference and restates process without addressing public safety or high-powered rifles.Claims that our government has changed the process for classification of firearms are simply not correct.
5. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer labels the question fearmongering and repeats prior process claim without addressing tracking or past lessons.it is very unfortunate the member engages in that type of fearmongering that is misleading.
6. deflected
   The EconomyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes existing plan and tax breaks but does not address postponing EI premiums or refundable credits.That is why this government has an economic action plan and has measures before the House that would give important tax breaks to families and to small businesses
7. deflected
   The EconomyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Liberal position on tax cuts instead of addressing impact on poorest families or EI premiums.every time this government proposes tax cuts for families and SMEs to Parliament, the Liberal Party does not support them.
8. misdirected
   National DefenceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Liberal ideology and tax-break opposition rather than addressing F-35 costs or contract fairness.the only ideological position here is that of the Liberal Party, which opposes every single tax break this government brings forward for families
9. deflected
   PovertyMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes jobs plan without addressing food bank use or families relying on them.The best way to fight poverty is to get Canadians working.
10. deflected
    PovertyMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats jobs claim and attacks NDP voting record instead of addressing working families or job creation plan.Why are the members of the NDP not voting for these initiatives to make sure that Canadians can have a successful job and a successful future?
11. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims record on disabilities and removing barriers but offers no specific new actions.Our government is removing barriers to participation in the economy and communities because the participation of Canadians with disabilities in our economy means that they are successful and we as a nation are successful.
12. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes some measures working for diversity but does not address hiring people with disabilities or worsening situation.Certainly we see that some of the measures we put in place are indeed working in terms of the diversity of the public service workforce and ensuring that it is a robust public service that is reflective of our community.
13. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Alice Wong (Conservative). loaded question.Answer begins by attacking opposition voting record instead of outlining plan for seniors' poverty or food bank use.I will take no lesson from an opposition party which has voted against all of our measures to help seniors.
14. answered
    SeniorsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Alice Wong (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists specific actions taken since 2006 including GIS increase and tax relief for seniors.Since 2006 the government has provided billions in annual tax relief for seniors and pensioners, removed hundreds of thousands of seniors from the tax rolls completely, introduced the largest GIS increase in a quarter century and made significant investments in affordable housing for low income seniors.
15. deflected
    PovertyMs. Marie-Claude Morin (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats jobs claim and criticizes NDP tax approach without addressing Quebec food bank increase or stimulus end.I feel a bit like I am in the movie Groundhog Day . I am up again to say exactly the same thing: the best way to fight poverty is to get Canadians working.
16. misdirected
    PovertyMs. Marie-Claude Morin (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists tax credits opposed by NDP instead of addressing social assistance, housing or returning to work for food bank users.We proposed a new children's arts tax credit, but the NDP voted against it.
17. deflected
    PovertyMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists general policies and attacks NDP voting record instead of addressing northern poverty or an anti-poverty strategy.These are all things we have put forward as a government to help Canadian families, and the NDP has voted against them all.
18. partly answered
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses committee meeting time and farmer certainty but ignores the core complaint about limited debate and closed opportunities.We are going to put 16 hours of meetings into this one bill, and I think most Canadians would find that to be adequate.
19. partly answered
    JusticeIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes modifications and balance in the bill but does not commit to revisiting or incorporating the proposed amendments.The bill balances rehabilitation with the legitimate interest of protecting the public.
20. misdirected
    JusticeDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to support for the bill and attacks the premise about provincial backing rather than addressing the Quebec opposition or misleading claim.
21. deflected
    Omar KhadrMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends the guilty plea and transfer process but avoids explaining the delay or broken commitment on repatriation timeline.Decisions regarding the international transfer of offenders are made by me in my capacity as Minister of Public Safety, and at all times I put the safety of Canadians first.
22. deflected
    Omar KhadrMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reiterates the guilty plea and public safety focus without addressing the repatriation commitment or questioning of the process.Decisions made regarding the transfer of a criminal like Mr. Khadr are made under the International Transfer of Offenders Act, and my concern in that context is ensuring that public safety is maintained.
23. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes benefits of F-35 and attacks opposition preference without addressing safety concerns or grounding of test flights.The opposition would prefer that we bought 30-year-old technology and not help Canadian industry lead the world.
24. misdirected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the opposition as blind and shifts to job creation instead of addressing reduced orders or launching a competitive process.the only blindness around here is in those who are blind to the truth.
25. misdirected
    Science and TechnologyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's credibility and motives rather than addressing the specific spending figures or technical error.I am quite sure that the member supports the kind of science that suggests pigs can fly.
26. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers to records and quotes a Liberal MP but avoids committing to any corrective action on future errors.It is very simple. It is the public accounts for 2010 which show in fact that the NDP is misleading Canadians.
27. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general infrastructure and Auditor General satisfaction but sidesteps the specific paper trail and ministerial intervention questions.The Auditor General has looked at that initiative and, by and large, has been quite satisfied with it.
28. misdirected
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer complains about name-calling instead of addressing the accountability request regarding the Muskoka minister.such name calling is really beneath the member opposite. It has also hurt my feelings.
29. answered
    Firearms RegistryMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly corrects the premise about licensing and classification changes while clarifying what the registry elimination affects.the Government of Canada is not getting rid of the licensing provisions. It is getting rid of the long gun registry.
30. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment and mentions ongoing work but provides no timeline or specific commitment for 100% coverage.We are working with Island Lake First Nations to address the needs of their community, including safe water.
31. answered
    Auditor GeneralMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the search included bilingual candidates and states the process outcome.as I have already said in this House, the government looked for bilingual candidates and followed a very rigorous process.
32. deflected
    Auditor GeneralMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates seeking bilingual candidates but pivots to endorsements of the candidate instead of confirming the firm's exact mandate.I already said that the government did seek bilingual candidates, but at the end of the day, it is very important to have the most qualified candidate
33. deflected
    Rail TransportationRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks past Liberal record instead of addressing rail review delays or shipper issues.after 13 long years, Canadians called for closure on a Liberal government.
34. partly answered
    VeteransMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer describes programs and actions taken but does not directly address the hunger strike or specific complaints.As soon as I was made aware of this situation, I asked the officials in my department to take the necessary measures.
35. misdirected
    Rail TransportationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to an attack on the member rather than addressing electric rail or environmental concerns.Why does the member hate Toronto?
36. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to increased transfers and insults the Bloc instead of addressing Quebec's jurisdiction or costs.I appreciate anything about fighting crime is very upsetting to what is left of the Bloc Québécois
37. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Pierre Dionne Labelle (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly commits to tabling in both languages while adding an attack on the NDP.I commit to tabling it in both official languages.