Commons advances fair representation act in lengthy debate

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   PovertyMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the wealth gap and bank profits to restate job creation talking points.we are pleased with the success our economic action plan has seen over the past few years.
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   The EconomyMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists past tax measures and attacks the NDP instead of addressing bank tax cuts.The NDP voted against each and every one of these initiatives.
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   The EconomyMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends bank taxes paid and lists senior supports while attacking the NDP rather than addressing the tax giveaways.The member opposite, and Canadians, would be interested to know that banks in this country pay more than $8.4 billion in taxes.
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   The EconomyMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights general tax reductions without addressing bank tax cuts or job losses.An average family of four in this country pays $3,000 less than it did when we came to government.
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   The EconomyMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites net job gains from policies but does not quantify jobs from the specific bank tax cuts.the job number that matters to Canadians is that 600,000 more Canadians are working today than were working at the end of the recession.
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   Aboriginal AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer focuses on new funding actions without addressing the Auditor General recommendations or double standard.the government is taking responsibility for the real challenges that we are seeing in Attawapiskat.
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   Aboriginal AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists emergency supplies sent but avoids the Auditor General recommendations and government responsibility.Immediately since the state of emergency, we have allocated $500,000 in emergency funding to renovate five homes for families in urgent need of shelter.
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   Aboriginal AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights spending amounts and reserve management issues without addressing government accountability or Auditor General standards.obviously there are challenges in the management of this reserve, since $90 million has been spent since 2006 and we still have people living in these types of conditions.
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   Search and RescueMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Mr. Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids frequency question by shifting to rules followed and prior government comparison.Every rule--much more exigent, demanding rules--for the use of government aircraft was followed.
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    Search and RescueMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Mr. Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.Answer sidesteps personal trip explanation by praising minister's dedication instead.This minister has shown dedication of an exceptional quality.
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    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mr. Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores McCain quote and F-35 criticism by restating procurement benefits.our government is procuring the best aircraft in the world right now for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mr. Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.Answer evades cost increase and bidding call by highlighting contracts and ally support.this project has already generated important results for Canadian companies, generating jobs and growth across this country.
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    Service CanadaMr. Alain Giguère (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer directly counters Grinch claim by confirming added holiday resources for EI claims.We continue to respect that tradition and are adding more resources.
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    Service CanadaMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks questioner's facts and pivots to unrelated economic record instead of overtime policy.the hon. member has his facts totally backward.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores Kyoto sabotage and fossil award by restating general GHG agreement support.the Government of Canada supports the development of an agreement that would have all major emitters around the table see real change in GHG emissions.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids oil lobby and emission regulation questions by describing broad stakeholder consultations.we consult industry and environmental groups and why we have a strong sector-by-sector regulatory approach that seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and balances both environmental stewardship and economic sustainability.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses infrastructure needs and investments but avoids treaties or specific new funding.We understand the infrastructure needs. We have invested significantly more than any other government,
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    Canadian Wheat BoardRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.Ignores ministerial consequences and pivots to farmer benefits and appeal.the consequences for western Canadian farmers when we pass this bill will be that they will finally have marketing freedom.
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    JusticeMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Ms. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.Dismisses report as ridiculous and restates mandate without engaging cost or US comparison.This report referred to is ridiculous. As we have already disclosed, the federal cost of our current crime legislation will be less than 1% of what the opposition claims.
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    Democratic Republic of the CongoMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Explicitly agrees with posting results and supports transparency request.I completely agree with the member opposite. Canada would be very pleased to support such a request.
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    Canadian Wheat BoardMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids yes/no on rule-of-law statement and shifts to farmer certainty.we are in agreement with western Canadian farmers that they want certainty as soon as possible.
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    Canadian Wheat BoardMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Attacks NDP interference instead of addressing rule-of-law or multiple violations listed.when Mr. Oberg came down, he asked if members would join with him in interfering as much as possible with this bill.
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    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Questions member's trust in Obama rather than detailing privacy protections or information sharing.Why does the member opposite not trust Barack Obama, the president of the United States?
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    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses tourism benefits and transparency of tabling but not specific cost or complication impacts.We have tabled the entire agreement, the entire action plan that will help to create jobs and opportunities, right here in the House of Commons.
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    Rural AirportsMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes general fiscal policy without addressing rural airport sales or abandonment.Our government is committed to using hard-earned tax dollars in a way that is prudent and responsible.
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    Rural AirportsMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends asset sales in principle but avoids naming affected communities or other assets.If they do not benefit Canadians, the government will allow the assets to go to other people who will act for the benefit of Canadians.
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    Local NewspapersMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the $15 million reinvestment but does not address restoring aid to 2009 levels or bankruptcy claims.Our government reinvested the $15 million, but the NDP voted against it.
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    Local NewspapersMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats spending totals and attacks the NDP instead of addressing rural paper impacts.It was the NDP who voted against it. We delivered. The NDP voted against it.
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    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites an economist praising Canada rather than addressing payroll tax, capital cost allowance or SR&ED changes.Look for international capital to seek out Canada in size during the year ahead.
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    Service CanadaMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends automation but ignores Cape Breton job cuts and wait-time impacts.Unfortunately, all our efforts to do that have been objected to by the hon. member over there.
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    Senate ReformMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the mandate for reform without explaining accountability provisions in Bill C-7.The status quo in the Senate is unacceptable.
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    Senate ReformMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes Senate elections but does not address the ban on re-election or resulting accountability.Canadians want a say in who represents them in the Senate and we are providing an opportunity for Canadians to have a say in who represents them in the Senate.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal record instead of addressing the current government's actions on climate agreements.You won it three years in a row.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to economic achievements and past Liberal records rather than addressing job losses from trade restrictions.With regard to the Fossil of the Year award, the member opposite should know that the real award that counts is that our country sits on top of the G7 with regard to economic growth and job creation.
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    International TradeMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses economic benefits but does not directly respond to concerns about rising medication prices.There is something that will go up in Canada, without question.
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    Official LanguagesMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states Air Canada's obligations under the Official Languages Act.Air Canada has official language obligations.
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    Government PrioritiesMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses general responsible spending without addressing specific spending priorities or cuts mentioned.this review is focusing on responsible government spending to ensure ongoing value for Canadian taxpayers.
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    Points of OrderMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer suggests asking constituents instead of tabling evidence for the claimed tax break amount.I would encourage him to go back and talk to his constituents.