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Thursday, November 24, 2011 · sitting No. 53

Commons debates copyright modernization act as main order of business

The Copyright Modernization Act occupied the largest share of House time as members debated Bill C-11 at report stage. NDP MP Pat Martin said the bill was riddled with flaws and required further study while Bloc Québécois MP André Bellavance said it allowed works to be used without compensation to creators. NDP MP Malcolm Allen and Bloc Québécois MP Marc-André Morin also criticized the measure for failing to protect creators and for favouring large corporations through digital locks.

In question period the NDP pressed the government on the next health accord with NDP MP Nycole Turmel asking whether the Prime Minister would commit to a 6 per cent escalator and bar privatization. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said the government had raised transfers to record levels and supported provinces using alternative delivery. NDP MP Libby Davies asked what action would follow the 2004 accord while Parliamentary Secretary Colin Carrie said discussions would focus on accountability and results.

Liberal MP Ralph Goodale asked the government to cancel a planned payroll tax increase and questioned its emphasis on prisons over schools and job creation. Prime Minister Harper said the government had created 600,000 more jobs than at the start of the recession and remained focused on employment measures.

Decided that day

  • Three private members' bills introduced

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Who held the floor · 2011-11-24

Government (Conservative)OppositionOver the day: government 30%, opposition 70% of the words spokenGovernment businessQuestion PeriodGovernment business▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 10:0511:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:00Last speech 17:55Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 7 h 50 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
55Copyright Bill Edges Forward Amid InterruptionsThe sitting devoted most time to the Copyright Modernization Act and saw three private members' bills introduced. Frequent points of order and largely deflected answers in Question Period limited further progress.AI-rated Score out of 100; the verdict and the answer ratings behind it are a model’s reading. How the AI rates this

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Other moments

G8 Summit

NDP MP Charlie Angus said the Auditor General received only a small amount of documentation on G8 projects and asked Treasury Board President Tony Clement when he would release the rest.

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Justice

NDP MP Jack Harris said Justice Melvin Nunn had contradicted the government on Bill C-10 while Justice Minister Rob Nicholson said the bill targeted the out-of-control youth identified in the Nunn report.

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Firearms Registry

NDP MP Jack Harris warned that the bill ending the long-gun registry would let vendors sell rifles without checking licences while Public Safety Minister Vic Toews said selling to an unlicensed buyer remained a crime.

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Auditor General

NDP MP Malcolm Allen asked why the government proposed cutting 60 positions at the Auditor General's office after recent critical reports while Treasury Board President Tony Clement said all agencies should help control spending.

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The Environment

Liberal MP Justin Trudeau asked Environment Minister Peter Kent to clarify whether two ozone measurement methods duplicated or complemented each other while Kent said Environment Canada would continue monitoring ozone.

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Aboriginal Affairs

Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett said first nations communities were suing over underfunding of schools and asked Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan to acknowledge the funding gap as discrimination while Duncan said the government had made education a priority.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. deflected
    HealthMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general support for health funding without addressing the 6% escalator, privatization ban or enforcement commitment.this government has been firm in its commitment to health care funding and to the Canada Health Act and to supporting those provinces that have engaged in alternative service delivery to improve service and universal access to Canadian patients.
  2. deflected
    HealthMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats record transfers and alternative delivery but gives no specifics on term, escalator or privatization.We are working with those provinces, including Quebec, that have used alternative service delivery to improve universal access to our health care system.
  3. partly answered
    President of the Treasury BoardMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the documents sent to the Auditor General but ignores the committee tabling, altered minutes and call for investigation.the President of the Treasury Board has already answered these questions about these documents.
  4. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims cooperation and denies allegations but does not commit to releasing the requested documents.I answered all the questions that were put to me at two committee meetings, 75 questions in all.
  5. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts responsibility to the Minister of Foreign Affairs without addressing the withheld letter or documents.
  6. deflected
    The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights job numbers and opposes the Liberal EI plan but does not address cancelling the payroll tax increase.once again, there are 600,000 more people working in Canada than there were during the recession.
  7. misdirected
    The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party's voting record instead of explaining the priority of prisons over schools or training.I know the Liberal Party will vote against the creation of jobs, but that is why it will continue to sit in the far corner of the House of Commons.
  8. deflected
    The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists passed tax measures but does not explain why low-income Canadians are excluded from the credits.this government recently passed a series of budget measures to help Canadian families, to provide tax credits for things like kids' education, to provide tax breaks to small business for new hiring.
  9. deflected
    JusticeMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the party's crime-fighting mandate and Nunn report alignment without addressing whether Nunn is being ignored or preventive measures.The bill that we have before Parliament right now targets those individuals who were zeroed in on by the Nunn report, a small group of out-of-control young people who are a danger to the public and a danger to themselves.
  10. deflected
    Firearms RegistryMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects a factual claim and restates opposition to the registry without addressing the specific change in safeguards for rifle sales.In fact, the member is incorrect. It is against the law to sell firearms to an unlicensed individual.
  11. deflected
    Firearms RegistryMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats that selling without a licence is illegal and urges targeting criminals instead of addressing the claimed loophole in permit verification.Rather than misleading people, I would ask her to get on board and work with us to target real criminals.
  12. deflected
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims broad input and targets specific offenders without providing any scientific study supporting the bill.I was very pleased, for instance, to get the input of the NDP in Manitoba, which has encouraged us to move forward on these initiatives.
  13. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends appointments and blames opposition for blocking the commission without addressing the specific patronage example or promise.In terms of the public appointments commission that has been referenced by the opposition member, we attempted to establish that.
  14. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to praising an elected Senate and urging support for a bill instead of addressing broken promises on unelected senators or patronage.I welcome the NDP's support for an elected Senate.
  15. deflected
    Auditor GeneralMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer frames budget reviews as voluntary and fair without addressing the specific cuts to the Auditor General or recent critical reports.I think it is fair that we all work together.
  16. misdirected
    Auditor GeneralMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's tax and jobs stance instead of addressing why the Auditor General's budget is being cut after critical findings.The NDP wants to raise taxes. The NDP does not care about jobs for citizens; we do, and we are going to continue, because we have the mandate from the people to do so.
  17. deflected
    Auditor GeneralMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to economic recovery talking points without addressing audit withdrawals or budgets.Canadians gave us a strong mandate to protect and complete Canada's economic recovery.
  18. deflected
    JusticeIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The response details consultations but does not address tabling studies to support Bill C-10.we had a look at the Nunn report and received suggestions from there.
  19. deflected
    JusticeIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer asserts compliance with the charter but avoids committing to tabling a constitutional review.This complies with the charter and the Canadian Bill of Rights.
  20. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the questioner for mining statements rather than clarifying the measurements.I would suggest that my hon. colleague spend less time trying to mine past statements to prove some dire hypothetical outcome.
  21. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references an upcoming meeting to discuss the 2004 accord but offers no concrete actions to meet its commitments.The minister will have the opportunity to meet with health ministers tomorrow to discuss what we have learned from the 2004 health accord.
  22. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The response emphasizes increased funding and future talks without addressing unfulfilled 2004 commitments.We have delivered over 30% more money to the provinces and territories to deliver the services to Canadians
  23. partly answered
    HealthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes a proactive approach with provinces but provides no specific guarantees of measurable results.We are taking a proactive approach with the provinces and territories.
  24. misdirected
    HealthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the NDP's voting record instead of addressing leadership on the health accord.Each and every one of these things the NDP voted against.
  25. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's contradictions and cynicism rather than addressing the request for a sustainable plan.She admits it is all about jobs, but she opposes Keystone XL, which would create hundreds of thousands of jobs in Canada.
  26. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to accusing the member of working against Canadian interests and insulting seniors instead of addressing climate inaction or jobs.it is one thing to go to foreign countries and work against the interests of Canadian workers and those who are unemployed from coast to coast.
  27. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references the budget the NDP opposed and lists tax credits but does not provide a new jobs plan.it is the one the NDP voted against on Monday night in the House of Commons.
  28. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites an external economist to defend job numbers instead of outlining any new plan for families or wages.I went to one of the large unions and the Canadian Labour of Congress's chief economist, Andrew Jackson, said that the Conservatives have the job numbers about right.
  29. answered
    HealthGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states actions taken on drug shortages and upcoming public information availability.Information about drug shortages will soon be available on public websites, giving patients and medical professionals the information they need to make decisions.
  30. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the Attawapiskat school commitment but declines to discuss litigation or the broader funding inequity claim.In terms of the school in Attawapiskat, we have made a commitment.
  31. deflected
    Transport CanadaMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer redirects responsibility to municipal jurisdiction and an existing agreement rather than committing to a meeting.The mayor and the city council have an agreement.
  32. answered
    VeteransMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reaffirms the December 8 committee commitment without providing membership or tabling details.I made the commitment and hon. members will have to stay tuned: the veterans' health committee will be set up by December 8.
  33. deflected
    Search and RescueStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reassures on bilingual services in Trenton but sidesteps whether the Quebec City centre will continue operating.There will be no jeopardy on safety and security.
  34. deflected
    Lapierre IslandMs. Paulina Ayala (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The response invokes federal jurisdiction and environmental value without addressing how the $14 million valuation was reached.Our government has always operated based on respect for the environmental value of all federal assets.
  35. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to training funding and attacks the NDP instead of addressing the minister's stance on Atlantic workers' eligibility.It is unfortunate that the NDP does not believe it.
  36. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states there are no plans for a climate debate before Durban.we have no such plans right now.
  37. deflected
    Business of the HouseMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The response delivers the weekly agenda with added rhetoric rather than addressing the complaint about misuse of the Thursday question.this is delivering results on jobs week.
  38. misdirected
    Points of OrderWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer shifts to attacking the member and questioning sponsorship ties instead of addressing the point of order on gallery conduct.Is that not an interesting coincidence?
  39. deflected
    Points of OrderMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Mr. Royal Galipeau (Conservative). rhetorical question.The response notes a coincidence with NDP sponsorships and pivots to an unrelated Auditor General matter rather than engaging the point of order.it is passing coincidence that in each of those five cases the individual was sponsored by a member of Parliament from the New Democratic Party.