Commons advances citizen's arrest bill amid Attawapiskat clashes

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1. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights past spending but sidesteps the claim of punitive third-party management.Over the past five years, the government has invested over $90 million in this community.
2. partly answered
   Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges urgent needs and funding but pivots to management issues without addressing the minister's delayed awareness.the department responded right away to the urgent needs.
3. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer contrasts NDP votes and cites per-person spending figures instead of explaining per-capita funding disparity or red-flag failures.unlike the NDP, which has voted against investments in this community and elsewhere, this government has made tens of millions of dollars of investments in this community
4. answered
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer provides a timeline of actions taken after the emergency declaration and explains the third-party manager appointment.On November 8 we approved $500,000 immediately to be used for some housing renovations.
5. answered
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the priority on health and safety and outlines steps with the province and third-party manager for shelter.We are working with the community and with the province of Ontario, through Emergency Management Ontario, to quickly implement the community's existing emergency management plan
6. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats the timeline but ignores the question about when the Prime Minister first knew and the minister's competence.On November 24, last Thursday, we received an emergency measure from Attawapiskat.
7. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists general spending achievements without addressing the call to stop blaming others or fixing the crisis.We have spent more than any other government on basic infrastructure and housing.
8. deflected
   Government ExpendituresMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer invokes the electoral mandate and low-tax plan but does not address specific examples of wasteful spending.we have a plan that has been sanctified by the people of Canada to make sure that our government spends within its means
9. partly answered
   Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer counters the premise with specifics on appointments and process but does not fully address awareness of all connections.I said that since I have been minister I was aware of two people whom I have recommended for appointment with a connection to the Conservative Party out of about 169 appointments and reappointments that I made.
10. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to praising the system and attacking Liberals' past appointments instead of addressing the current process.I have four pages of names of people appointed to the IRB who were former Liberal campaign managers, spouses of MPs, and spouses of senators.
11. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to Keystone jobs and attacks the opposition rather than addressing the climate policy question.Is there not at least one leadership contender who will take the side of Canadian workers?
12. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states Canada's approach to international climate regime and upcoming actions in Durban.Canada is indeed working toward a single new international climate change regime that will include all major emitters, including China.
13. partly answered
    Harmonized Sales TaxMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains the federal-provincial agreement terms and repayment obligation but avoids discussing transition plans or family impacts.Since the agreement is not proceeding, that sum needs to be returned and the B.C. government has acknowledged the accuracy of that.
14. misdirected
    Harmonized Sales TaxMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's knowledge of the constitution instead of addressing HST transition cooperation.Have you never read the BNA Act? Have you never looked at the Canadian—
15. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates participation in an exercise but does not address the fabrication allegation or opposition from Canadian Forces.I have said before that I was leaving personal time to go back to work early and before doing so, took part in a search and rescue exercise that we had been trying to arrange for some time.
16. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reaffirms the demonstration occurred with a quote but does not reconcile the document contradiction.the mutual gain was realized in the sense that we had been looking to showcase the Cormorant's abilities and the search and rescue capabilities of the Canadian Forces to the minister.
17. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general process improvements without addressing specific delays or accountability timeline.We are providing our men and women with the tools they need to do their job effectively and to the best ability for the taxpayers of the country as well.
18. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question and attacks the asker instead of addressing the search and rescue flight details.What is also a guise is for the hon. member, who we know also flew in a Cormorant helicopter on several occasions, to stand and criticize.
19. deflected
    JusticeIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's mandate without addressing how the rejected amendments will be implemented.Canadians gave our government a strong mandate to keep our streets and communities safe.
20. partly answered
    HealthMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides details on domestic HIV research funding but ignores the specific request for the $180 million owed to the global fund.For example, today our government announced that we are investing $70 million for five new research projects to accelerate the development of a safe and effective HIV vaccine.
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    HealthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions past funding and future proposals but does not clarify the new funding formula or explain the delays.Last year alone, our government invested $42 million in HIV/AIDS research.
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    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past spending and urges the NDP to support initiatives without committing to immediate stable funding or explaining delays.If we look at the past, since 2006, CIHR has invested $203.6 million in the fight against HIV-AIDS.
23. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Hoeppner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses support for provincial measures and offers general advice but provides no federal plan or timeline.We do support the measures that provinces take.
24. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Hoeppner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions specific funded projects but does not outline a broader federal strategy or timeline for addressing bullying.For example, in Ontario we help fund My Webworld: Truth for Rural Youth, which deals specifically with bullying.
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    Service CanadaMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses modernization and priorities instead of committing to job postings.Service Canada is modernizing its EI processing systems to ensure that Canadians receive the best possible service.
26. misdirected
    Service CanadaMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the claim then attacks the union and NDP instead of addressing Service Canada delays.It is clear that union bosses do not have the same agenda and they are joined at the hip with the NDP.
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    Service CanadaMr. Claude Patry (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats modernization talking points without addressing the blame or delays.Service Canada is modernizing its EI processing systems to ensure that Canadians have the best possible service.
28. misdirected
    Service CanadaMr. Claude Patry (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses union leaders of saying no to Canadians instead of addressing Service Canada delays or budget tactics.They are saying no to Canadians.
29. partly answered
    FinanceJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the transfer and approvals but does not directly confront the parliamentary authority claim.the transfer of the $170 million was clearly indicated, as stated in Industry Canada's 2011-12 Report on Plans and Priorities.
30. partly answered
    FinanceJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains reports and approvals but sidesteps the specific law-breaking accusation.The transfers were referenced in various parliamentary reports beginning last fall.
31. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past actions for seniors without addressing the unclaimed OAS benefits or lack of action since 2009.We have increased the GIS and appointed a minister to ensure that we have enhanced opportunities for seniors.
32. misdirected
    SeniorsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Alice Wong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists government actions then attacks the opposition for voting against them instead of addressing unclaimed benefits.What did the opposition do? It voted against all of these measures.
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    PyrrhotiteMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer mentions standards review but ignores the request for financial support and the specific pyrrhotite disaster.issues of standards are regularly revisited by our government to ensure they recognize the most up-to-date science.
34. answered
    Canada PostMr. Jonathan Tremblay (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses maintaining rural postal services by citing the charter and ban on closures.our government is committed to universally effective and economically viable postal services for all Canadians.
35. misdirected
    Governor GeneralMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the Governor General's role instead of addressing the specific spending or tax questions.We are also very proud of the work done by the Governor General, standing in for our head of state, the Queen.
36. deflected
    Business of the HouseMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists the legislative agenda without addressing the criticism of closure or the bill's handling.this is here for law-abiding Canadians week.
37. answered
    Points of OrderGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains why no response was given to the original question about Elections Canada.I heard the words "Elections Canada" spoken, but I did not hear a particular question about how it was conducting its affairs or anything that would be appropriate for me as minister responsible for Elections Canada to respond to.
38. partly answered
    Points of OrderMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and promises investigation but provides no details on the cancellation or accountability.We will investigate it and get back to the House as quickly as possible with an answer.