Government introduces back-to-work bill for Air Canada workers

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   41st General ElectionMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the request to introduce amendments and instead discusses the Elections Canada investigation.we have clearly stated from the beginning that we want Elections Canada to continue its investigation.
2. deflected
   41st General ElectionMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response avoids ordering a public inquiry by reiterating the existing investigation and criticizing NDP transparency.Elections Canada is already conducting an investigation.
3. deflected
   41st General ElectionMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps responsibility by questioning the opposition's conduct rather than addressing the call for accountability.in terms of the assertion about what the House of Commons is not, some days I wonder.
4. misdirected
   41st General ElectionMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP and Liberals instead of identifying who paid for the Conservative calls in question.Only one party actually tried to defraud Elections Canada by funnelling money into the Broadbent Institute, and that would be the NDP.
5. misdirected
   41st General ElectionMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). substantive question.The response turns to accusing the NDP of illegal calls rather than addressing the request for a public inquiry into Conservative actions.We invite the NDP to provide that same level of transparency to Elections Canada, because what we know is that the opposition has now admitted—in fact, confessed—to making illegal calls when confronted with the evidence.
6. misdirected
   41st General ElectionBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to allegations against the Liberal Party instead of explaining the refusal to establish a royal commission.It is interesting, now that we have had weeks of these kinds of allegations, that we now find out that the Liberal Party in Guelph, the winning Liberal candidate, made deliberately misleading calls and in fact authorized such calls, so clearly he knew about them all along.
7. deflected
   41st General ElectionBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response defends the existing inquiry and urges cooperation but does not address establishing a royal commission.not only is there an inquiry in place, but that inquiry is apparently getting to the bottom of some illegal acts by the Liberal Party, so it is no wonder the Liberal Party suddenly does not like that particular inquiry.
8. misdirected
   41st General ElectionBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the Liberal Party of withholding information rather than explaining the refusal to call a royal commission.However, such is not the case with the Liberal Party.
9. misdirected
   Elections CanadaMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the question on Elections Act changes and instead accuses NDP and Liberals of breaking laws.it is the NDP that broke the law.
10. misdirected
    Elections CanadaMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids any response on amending the Act and instead attacks the Liberal Party.It is up to the Liberal Party now to explain what it did and to co-operate with Elections Canada.
11. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.Answer deflects by accusing NDP of illegal donations and unrelated claims instead of addressing election calls.We know the NDP is being investigated for its 2009 convention where it may have accepted some illegal union donations.
12. partly answered
    41st General ElectionMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states support for the motion and intent to act but adds unrelated reference to opposition allegations.We support that motion and we will act on that motion.
13. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses jurisdictional roles and debate participation without committing to mandatory reporting.We are not in the business of stepping into provincial and territorial jurisdictions.
14. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reiterates provincial roles and fast-tracking without addressing leadership on mandatory measures.It is the provinces and the territories that are best placed to determine what drugs are needed in their jurisdictions
15. deflected
    HealthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats assistance to provinces without answering on tightening federal regulations.our government's role is to assist the provinces and the territories by informing them of approved Canadian suppliers for drugs when their current supply has not been met.
16. misdirected
    Air CanadaMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer responds to the yes/no question by posing a counter-question instead of committing to non-intervention.To answer the question the member opposite put, I would, in return, ask him a question: will he support us to pass this legislation quickly through the House this evening so that Canadians can have certainty as to what is going on with air services?
17. deflected
    Air CanadaMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition and unions rather than addressing the yes/no promise requested.It is clear that the members opposite are choosing to support their big union bosses.
18. deflected
    41st General ElectionMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the perjury accusation by praising Elections Canada and the riding instead.We actually believe that Elections Canada does its job.
19. deflected
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the questioner's knowledge rather than explaining the delay in adopting the program.the hon. member for Vancouver Centre seemed confused about what roles the federal government, the provinces, territories and industry play in this matter.
20. partly answered
    HealthGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides some clarity on the voluntary system and new commitments but does not directly resolve the contradiction raised.Yesterday, I received a letter from the company saying that it will meet my demands for more accountability and post information about drug shortages online.
21. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the foreign takeover concerns and pivots to praising the end of the single desk.They are now out from under the single desk.
22. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer calls the issue speculation and restates farmers' rights without addressing net benefit criteria.any discussion at this point is pure speculation.
23. misdirected
    CopyrightMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise as ridiculous and lists supporters instead of addressing criminalization of consumers.
24. misdirected
    CopyrightMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the attack on creators and pivots to attacking the NDP's tax proposal.The NDP is completely against this bill, which proves that our government listens to artists and creators.
25. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates commitment to the program without addressing skipped tendering or lack of plan B.We remain committed to the joint strike fighter program.
26. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids confirming or denying any change in plans and repeats prior statements.
27. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states no decision made but pivots to general praise of resources instead of yes/no on the Act change.there has been no decision made with regard to this issue.
28. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses consultation but does not commit to maintaining the fleet separation policy.We are seeking the advice and views of fishermen.
29. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the questioner personally rather than defining net benefit or strategic asset.Sadly, the member for Wascana is exhibiting a severe case of premature interjection.
30. deflected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats commitment without addressing the shift from plan A or opening a competition.we remain committed to the joint strike fighter program.
31. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains why names cannot yet be provided and outlines consultation process.we have not established the office of religious freedom yet, so it is very difficult to say who is working there.
32. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists groups consulted and process followed in response to the query on consultations.I am very happy to inform the member we have consulted Christians, Muslims, Hindus, people of the Jewish faith, Buddhists.
33. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to Bill C-11 and a new building rather than addressing preservation of specific historical documents.I am pleased that Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Copyright Act has passed, because the Deputy Head and Librarian and Archivist is going to appear before the committee to answer these questions in detail
34. partly answered
    Financial InstitutionsMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The response outlines new regulatory steps but deflects the core accusation by attacking the NDP's vote.Unfortunately, the NDP voted against all of that.
35. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise then attacks the asker for misusing House resources instead of addressing the appointment.Instead of using the House of Commons budget to do his own work, he is using it to do the work of Elections Canada, despite the guidelines sent out by Elections Canada.
36. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives general assurances on safeguards but omits details on relaxed requirements or verification methods.The agreement we have with China is consistent with all of those agreements and ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place.
37. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The response directly states that committee matters are to be handled at committee level.it is a well-established practice that issues of this nature are dealt with at the committee and by the committee.
38. deflected
    Points of OrderMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer shifts focus to alarm over rule-breaking rather than engaging the point-of-order clarification.I find the statement of the hon. member of his intention to violate the rules of the House, and to make that statement on behalf of his entire party that this is their intention in practice in future at all committees, to be one that is very alarming.
39. misdirected
    Points of OrderWayne Easter (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The response ignores the point of order entirely and pivots to praising an unrelated member.As a member of the government, as a member of the Conservative caucus, I have to say it is my privilege to tell the House that the member for Peterborough is a man of great integrity and he is doing a great job for the people of Peterborough.