Commons advances bill to scrap long-gun registry amid clause deletions

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Foreign AffairsMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses pressure on Assad but avoids the China visit and ambassador recall questions entirely.That is why Canada announced an evacuation of all Canadians from Syria.
2. deflected
   PensionsMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer gives general sustainability remarks but provides no yes or no on the eligibility age change.It is very important to ensure that this program is sustainable and available in future for today's youth.
3. deflected
   PensionsMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats assurances for current retirees but again avoids the yes/no and timing questions.I can tell people who are approaching retirement age that they will not be affected by the changes.
4. misdirected
   EmploymentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to attacking the member's attitude instead of addressing the jobs plan request.not an irresponsible attitude like the member opposite demonstrates that only looks at tomorrow morning and does not look down the road.
5. misdirected
   EmploymentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to the minister's car, past votes, and anniversary rather than any jobs plan.my car is actually a Chevrolet Impala from Oshawa, Ontario.
6. deflected
   PensionsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates who will not be affected but does not commit to no changes before 2015.Anyone who is nearing retirement will not be affected by the changes.
7. deflected
   PensionsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again gives general reassurances without the requested pre-2015 commitment.I can also assure people younger than I that they will have enough time to adjust their retirement plans to deal with any changes.
8. misdirected
   Foreign InvestmentBob Rae (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes the deal was not reviewable and pivots to unrelated contracts instead of tabling decisions or guarantees.this transaction was not reviewable under the ICA.
9. deflected
   Foreign InvestmentMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes general economic policies instead of addressing support for the specific laid-off workers mentioned.We have put more money into workforce training and skills development.
10. misdirected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's tax policies rather than addressing actions to protect jobs from company practices.The hon. member can get all worked up here and cry foul.
11. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains reduced embassy staff and the message sent but does not address recalling the ambassador.Canada announced last week that we would reduce diplomatic staff at our embassy in Damascus to core personnel only.
12. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the message to Syria but does not specify concrete actions to persuade China.As far as China is concerned, the Prime Minister will discuss a whole range of issues with our hosts, including the situation in Syria and Iran.
13. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's credibility on trade instead of outlining a plan for the manufacturing sector.We will take no advice on trade from the NDP members.
14. deflected
    International TradeMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the NDP agenda rather than addressing protection for manufacturing in a China trade deal.the real difficulty here is the NDP trade agenda has absolutely zero credibility.
15. answered
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states the government's position against reopening the debate as asked.the Prime Minister has been very clear: the government will not reopen this debate.
16. answered
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reaffirms the Prime Minister's clear stance against reopening the debate.He has said very clearly that we have no interest in this debate.
17. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids pledging to defend rights and instead defends past record while restating the PM's position.the Prime Minister has been very clear: the government is not reopening that debate.
18. deflected
    EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to past budget and personal jab rather than addressing current jobs plan.That is why he is sitting way down there rather than over here where he used to sit.
19. misdirected
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the call for Conservative backbone and instead quotes a Liberal to deflect.Do members know who said that? It was the Liberal member for Scarborough—Guildwood
20. partly answered
    PensionsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains demographic rationale for changes but does not address impact on poorest seniors.In the future, there will be only two people in the work force for each pensioner.
21. answered
    Defence Construction CanadaMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly commits to investigating allegations and involving the Auditor General once report is received.when we do receive it, I can ensure that any documented allegations will be investigated by my department.
22. answered
    Defence Construction CanadaMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms investigation process and notes existing oversight mechanisms.Defence Construction Canada is bound by the Financial Administration Act.
23. answered
    Defence Construction CanadaMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reiterates commitment to forward allegations to Auditor General and department investigation.any documented allegations will be investigated by the department.
24. partly answered
    Defence Construction CanadaMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer clarifies cannot direct Auditor General but will forward allegations, without confirming full referral request.I cannot direct the Auditor General to conduct an audit.
25. deflected
    HousingMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's voting record instead of addressing the housing plan or Finance Minister's position.
26. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states the federal role is only to support provinces and avoids any transit strategy for Toronto.We do not have to manage the City of Toronto.
27. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking the member's fiscal views and praising the mayor rather than outlining a jobs plan.I know "fiscal prudence" are two words that are foreign to the member opposite.
28. answered
    PensionsMs. Rathika Sitsabaiesan (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains the rationale for OAS changes and protections for current seniors.We are protecting the old age security system; that is exactly what we are doing.
29. answered
    Child CareMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the government's philosophy and lists specific measures taken on child care.That is why we created the universal child care benefit six years ago.
30. answered
    Foreign AffairsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the Prime Minister will raise the issue and details steps taken for Canadians in Syria.We have asked all Canadians who are now living in Syria to leave Syria as soon as possible.
31. deflected
    CopyrightMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the bill's balance and anti-piracy provisions without addressing the gag order or royalty cuts.our copyright bill is balanced and responsible.
32. deflected
    CopyrightMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims student groups support the bill and urges the NDP to stop blocking rather than discussing amendments.I hope that the NDP will stop blocking this bill so that we can continue to study it in committee
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the Fisheries Act question entirely and instead defends the monitoring program while attacking the prior Liberal government.I would gladly measure this government's performance when it comes to securing environmental protections in the oil sands compared to 13 years of Liberal lip service.
34. deflected
    Service CanadaMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The response discusses general EI modernization without addressing the Rimouski office move, vacancy rates, or backlog.as I have said many times, we are in the process of modernizing and automating the employment insurance system to ensure that Canadians can receive their benefits as quickly as possible.
35. deflected
    Child CareMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends past actions and highlights NDP votes against them rather than addressing whether the child care plan failed.Sadly, guess what, the NDP voted against every single one of those things we did to help Canadian parents.
36. answered
    JusticeMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly denies reopening debates on the death penalty or abortion as posed in the question.Mr. Speaker, no, we are not reopening the debates on either of those subjects.