Commons debates Senate Reform Act as opposition seeks abolition

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1. deflected
   International TradeMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general positions on protecting interests without addressing what changed or concessions to be made.Canada's approach to the TPP will not be different with respect to the European Union free trade negotiations.
2. deflected
   International TradeMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the EU comparison but avoids confirming or denying any intent to alter supply management.Canada's approach will not be different in these negotiations from its approach in the European Union negotiations.
3. deflected
   International TradeMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to jobs and growth instead of addressing environmental, human rights or labour standards priorities.Each time, our country has protected the interests of Canadians.
4. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's voting record rather than explaining the EI premium increase.We recognized a long time ago that Canadians want jobs.
5. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the member for not supporting past budgets instead of addressing current job losses.Our economic action plan did just that.
6. deflected
   Employment InsuranceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes general job priorities but does not explain why EI premium increases were not halted.Our government's top priority remains getting Canadians back to work.
7. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal record on the EI fund instead of justifying the premium increases.It will not do what the member's party did when it had a surplus in the EI fund, which was to expropriate and actually steal that money to use it for another purpose.
8. answered
   Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states expectations for the new commissioner and zero-tolerance policy on the systemic issue.we expect that the new RCMP commissioner will be seized with this issue immediately.
9. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the NDP and changes subject to unrelated actors instead of addressing the question on environment/jobs inaction.When will the NDP stop supporting jet-setting Hollywood actors and European--
10. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer broadly attacks NDP policies and fitness to govern rather than addressing renewable investments or climate leadership.That is why the NDP is not fit to govern.
11. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the delay and economic impacts but pivots to Asia markets without addressing trading partners' concerns.we were disappointed with the delay in the Keystone pipeline, which obviously results from U.S. domestic political considerations.
12. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses refining capacity and Asia reception but avoids the question of refining oil in Canada versus exporting raw bitumen.the member does not understand that Canada does not have the oil refining capacity and that it costs billions of dollars.
13. misdirected
    Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime MinisterMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends the member and shifts to CBC accountability instead of addressing court interference or constitutional limits.our government and the member for Peterborough were elected to look out for taxpayers.
14. deflected
    Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime MinisterMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reframes to CBC accountability and avoids the question on court independence.we are talking here about accountability and the responsibility of the CBC to be in tune with its needs and to be open to the public about the money it receives from taxpayers.
15. misdirected
    Electoral FinancingMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer deflects by accusing the NDP of similar violations instead of addressing Conservative rule-breaking.The contracting party in this Elections Canada document is the New Democratic Party of Canada.
16. misdirected
    Electoral FinancingMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the NDP on elections compliance and avoids the question on distinguishing public service from partisan events.the hon. member had the opportunity to apologize on behalf of his party for not complying with the Canada Elections Act.
17. deflected
    Electoral FinancingMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer points to NDP doing the same instead of addressing the question about Conservative events.Apparently there is a fundraising party for one of the NDP's leadership candidates, Mr. Topp, at the Albany Club.
18. answered
    International TradeMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly rejects the premise and affirms defense of supply management.we will continue to defend supply management as we always have.
19. deflected
    International TradeWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the question as hyperbole and restates throne speech position without addressing the compromise claim.the hyperbole opposite is absolutely incredible and amazing.
20. misdirected
    Electoral FinancingMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer insults the question as potentially stupid and pivots to declaring a victory instead of addressing costs.We do not want them to leave here feeling disabused of that point of view.
21. answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer expresses commitment and states intent to raise the issue with the commissioner.I will be raising this issue with the new commissioner very shortly.
22. answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer expresses commitment to a harassment-free workplace and intent to raise with commissioner.I will be raising this with the new commissioner very shortly.
23. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP voting record instead of addressing port safety or RCMP resources.The member's party has consistently voted against giving the RCMP, and all police officers, the tools they need to do their job.
24. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP for helping criminals instead of addressing RCMP fleet resources.instead of helping criminals the way the NDP usually does.
25. deflected
    Highway SafetyMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states confidence then pivots to attacking NDP voting record instead of addressing tunnel safety details.If the member is serious about safety, I wonder why his party voted against all the investments we have made in infrastructure for transportation around Montreal.
26. deflected
    Highway SafetyMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.Answer dismisses the question as disappointing and again attacks NDP for past votes rather than confirming actions on tunnel safety.It is very unfortunate and disingenuous of the NDP to stand and raise this issue when it has voted against the government every time we try to make the situation better.
27. deflected
    Aviation SafetyMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims facts are wrong and attacks NDP for scaring Canadians instead of addressing inspector shortages.Again, if the NDP were serious, it would support this government and not scare Canadians about flying.
28. partly answered
    Aviation SafetyMs. Isabelle Morin (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states inspection numbers and denies self-regulation but does not address the shortfall of inspectors.Transport Canada inspectors do at least 10,000 inspections across the country every year to ensure that the airlines are complying with the regulations.
29. answered
    VeteransMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly outlines the 10-point action plan and privacy measures taken.That is why we have implemented a 10-point action plan, including privacy awareness and training for employees, enhanced monitoring of access, strict disciplinary measures, etc.
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    VeteransMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates the plan briefly then attacks the opposition for a decade of darkness instead of detailing steps or tabling them.The member and his party have left our veterans in a decade of darkness.
31. deflected
    Federal JudiciaryMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists female judge percentages then accuses NDP of making politics out of the judiciary instead of addressing benchmarks.The NDP members should not make politics out of the judiciary.
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    Federal JudiciaryMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims merit-based appointments and rising numbers then tells NDP to quit playing politics and support the government.I would ask her to quit playing politics with the judiciary of this country.
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific policy changes alleged and instead attacks the prior Liberal government while listing unrelated actions.This government has stood up for vulnerable caregivers in a way that the previous Liberal government was completely inactive.
34. partly answered
    Motor Vehicle SafetyMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and research but shifts responsibility to provinces without committing to federal action.Having said that, if the provinces feel that side guards are necessary, they are capable of mandating them themselves.
35. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the question on court delays and Bill C-10 impacts by redirecting to constituent support and unrelated bill targets.I suggest that the member go back, spend some time with his constituents and ask them how they feel about these important questions.
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    International TradeMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the government's long-standing position on supply management without addressing what changed or any potential concessions.Our protection and defence of supply management has not prevented us from entering into trade negotiations with partners around the world.