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Tuesday, March 27, 2012 · sitting No. 100

House devotes half day to financial system review act

The House spent half the sitting on the Financial System Review Act. NDP MP Peter Julian moved an amendment to delete clause 212, which would shield the superintendent and staff of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions from being compelled as witnesses in civil proceedings. Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux questioned NDP claims on banking regulation while Conservative members defended the bill's framework.

Question period focused on defence procurement and old age security. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair pressed the government on F-35 fighter jet requirements and costs while Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay's parliamentary secretary Jason Kenney said no contract had been signed. NDP MP Libby Davies and others challenged changes to old age security eligibility while Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women Kellie Leitch said reforms were needed for sustainability.

Decided that day

  • C-34 advanced to second chamber
  • C-35 advanced to second chamber

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Who held the floor · 2012-03-27

Government (Conservative)OppositionOver the day: government 39%, opposition 61% of the words spokenGovernment businessGovernment businessPrivate members▲ Government side held the floor▼ Opposition held the floorOpened 10:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:00Last speech 19:15Time of day, Ottawa · the House sat 9 h 15 min · each dot is a stretch of debate, placed at the minute it began
50Two Bills Creep Ahead, Answers Mostly SidesteppedThe sitting devoted most of its time to the Financial System Review Act and moved two bills forward, yet Question Period produced few direct answers. With no votes recorded and only minor procedural interruptions, the day blended modest legislative progress with routine sparring.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

Air Canada

Liberal leader Bob Rae asked whether the government would enforce the 1988 commitment by then deputy prime minister Don Mazankowski to protect Air Canada overhaul centres in Montreal, Mississauga and Winnipeg after job losses at Aveos. Minister of Transport Denis Lebel said the matter was a business decision between private corporations and had referred it to the transport committee.

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Ethics

NDP MP Charlie Angus asked Industry Minister Christian Paradis to explain a 2009 hunting trip with lobbyist Marcel Aubut shortly before Aubut sought federal funds for a hockey arena. Paradis replied that he had paid his own costs and that no lobbying occurred before or during the trip.

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Search and Rescue

NDP MP Jack Harris asked why Cormorant helicopters were not deployed to search for 14-year-old Burton Winters in Newfoundland and Labrador when weather conditions met flying guidelines. Associate Minister of National Defence Julian Fantino said the Canadian Forces had updated procedures after the incident.

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41st General Election

NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice called for a public inquiry into allegations of widespread voter misdirection during the 2011 election. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre said Elections Canada was investigating and that all allegations by the member were false.

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Seniors

NDP MP Irene Mathyssen asked why the government planned to raise the old age security eligibility age despite evidence that the current system remains viable. Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women Kellie Leitch said changes were required because the ratio of workers to pensioners would fall from seven to two.

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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  1. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies premise then pivots to criticizing NDP instead of addressing the rigging claim.But the NDP has always been against necessary investment in the Canadian Forces, including in planes that our men and women in uniform need.
  2. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids tabling documents or competition by restating NDP opposition and industrial benefits.If the NDP had its way, there would be no replacement for the CF-18.
  3. deflected
    PensionsMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the surprise announcement and attacks NDP foresight instead of explaining the pension change.it is becoming increasingly clear that the NDP has never considered the future of our social programs, including old age security.
  4. partly answered
    PensionsMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses sustainability but refuses to engage with the election promise question.We are trying to ensure that OAS is sustainable for the future and that future generations of Canadians have an opportunity to access OAS.
  5. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends funding levels but sidesteps the broken six-percent promise and provincial download.We have announced a long-term stable arrangement with the provinces and the territories that will see transfers reach historic levels of $40 billion by the end of the decade.
  6. partly answered
    Air CanadaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the request for legal advice and committee study without fully agreeing or disagreeing with the quoted statement.The Minister of Transport has called for legal advice in respect of the obligations that may exist.
  7. misdirected
    Air CanadaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Rae's Ontario record instead of addressing Air Canada job relocation responsibility.The leader of the third party would have us increase taxes on employers and businesses in Canada, which would have the result of killing hundreds of thousands of jobs, just as he did when he was premier of Ontario
  8. deflected
    EthicsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer denies conflict but does not address the specific hunting camp meeting or Dawson ruling.there was no conflict of interest. The minister paid his own expenses during that trip.
  9. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates program commitment without addressing the accusation of misleading the House.we will ensure that we have the right aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force.
  10. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats prior talking points on the program without resolving the contradiction between documents.A budget has been identified. A contract has not been signed for a replacement aircraft.
  11. deflected
    National DefenceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing on PLD cuts and defers to the upcoming budget.We will wait to see what the budget unfolds.
  12. deflected
    National DefenceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refuses to address the election promise and again defers without answering.
  13. partly answered
    41st General ElectionMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the call for inquiry by stating cooperation with Elections Canada but dismisses allegations outright.Elections Canada is investigating the matter.
  14. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking the NDP instead of addressing the scope of the Conservative investigation.the NDP was caught diverting money into the Broadbent Institute
  15. answered
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly denies any lobbying occurred during the hunting trip.There was never any lobbying from Mr. Aubut, on my part, neither before nor during this hunting trip.
  16. answered
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly reaffirms that costs were covered and no lobbying took place.At no time did Mr. Aubut ever lobby me before or during that trip.
  17. deflected
    EthicsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise but ignores the resignation demand entirely.Mr. Aubut never lobbied me, either before or during this trip.
  18. deflected
    Air CanadaStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer acknowledges job loss but pivots to committee review and private-sector framing instead of the Mazankowski commitment.we must remember that this is a business decision involving two private corporations.
  19. answered
    EthicsMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the trip details and lack of lobbying in response to the why question.Mr. Aubut never lobbied me, either before or after that trip.
  20. misdirected
    EthicsWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question by mocking the asker rather than addressing any point raised.that was quite a laundry list by the member for Malpeque .
  21. deflected
    Air CanadaMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes job impact but shifts to committee and private-sector status without addressing broken promises.This is ultimately a private sector issue between these two companies.
  22. partly answered
    Air CanadaMs. Isabelle Morin (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses complexity and past spending but does not commit to enforcing the law or saving jobs.In recent years, our government has invested $666 million.
  23. partly answered
    Air CanadaMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the law must be respected yet offers only committee review without concrete action timeline.The Air Canada Public Participation Act requires that we maintain that centre.
  24. deflected
    Air CanadaMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the private-sector line and offers no plan to act before studying.this is ultimately a private sector issue between these two companies
  25. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Answer expresses sympathy and general commitment without addressing deployment decision or protocol.The military has updated its procedures in response to this incident and others.
  26. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Answer acknowledges tragedy but only notes review and consultation without addressing equipment or inquiry request.Protocols were reviewed in relation to its support of ground search and rescue events.
  27. partly answered
    Search and RescueMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains rationale for closure and relocation offers while maintaining safety levels.The measures under way maintain the present levels of marine safety and even lead to improvements as responders are able to work side by side in the same centres.
  28. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates plan and language assurances without addressing cost comparison or reconsideration request.We will continue with the plan as we move forward.
  29. misdirected
    Search and RescueGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts blame to province and notes review instead of addressing minister's accountability or inquiry.The province was the lead with respect to the ground search and rescue.
  30. deflected
    Search and RescueGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Answer notes review and changes but avoids inquiry demand and equipment or priority claims.the matter has been reviewed, changes have been made and protocols have been upgraded.
  31. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses staffing increases for EI processing but does not cover overall service speed or budget allocation.That is why with EI processing, we have increased the number of full-time staff by 475.
  32. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.Answer focuses on staffing shifts and refuses to speculate on budget without addressing service erosion or caseload decline.I will not speculate on the budget.
  33. deflected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates program commitment without addressing the requirements failure or selection process.We will make sure that the air force has the aircraft necessary to do the job asked of it.
  34. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes jobs agenda and pilots but avoids any apology or explanation of ending the specific program.We continue with pilot programs across the country that deal with jobs and skills development.
  35. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses Nanisivik development but ignores the Iqaluit port promise and broader help for northerners.We continue to develop the Nanisivik station to serve as a docking and refuelling station for the Royal Canadian Navy and other government vessels operating in the north.
  36. deflected
    Air CanadaMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes committee review and private companies but avoids enforcing the Act or compelling compliance.We have to keep in mind that we are talking about two private companies.
  37. answered
    Points of OrderMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly refuses to apologize while stating no intent to disrespect.
  38. answered
    Member for Hull—AylmerMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer directly thanks and praises the interim leader's work as requested.I would like to take this opportunity to thank the interim leader of the official opposition, the hon. member for Hull—Aylmer , for the work she has carried out with courage and determination.