Commons debates railway safety bill as F-35 costs dominate question period

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids whether cabinet knew true costs by discussing purchase status and AG comments instead.once again, the government has not actually purchased any airplanes.
2. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the call for competition by claiming it contradicts the AG and pivots to unrelated job numbers.I am surprised the member did not ask me about this but I note that the Canadian economy has now created almost 700,000 new jobs.
3. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores accountability and consequences by repeating AG praise and shifting focus to jobs and the budget.I must remind the hon. member that the topic for Canadians is jobs and the economy, which is why that remains our number one focus
4. partly answered
   National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses ministerial accountability by outlining steps taken but does not name any minister as responsible.we are going many steps further because we want accountability, transparency and value for tax dollars.
5. deflected
   National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the lobbyist meeting question by restating AG recommendations and cost verification steps.we have taken the recommendation of the Auditor General very seriously.
6. deflected
   National DefenceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer evades the date the Prime Minister learned the true cost by describing future actions on cost estimates.the Auditor General has asked the government to have the department officials revise their cost estimates and table those in Parliament.
7. deflected
   National DefenceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps when the Prime Minister learned the cost by noting no money spent and future verification plans.I understand the hon. member's need for attention these days.
8. deflected
   National DefenceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids stating when the Prime Minister learned the truth by reiterating no contract signed and plans to verify figures.The Auditor General questioned the figures provided by the Department of National Defence.
9. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses misrepresentation and pivots to unrelated AG comments without addressing the timeline of knowledge or responsibility.Mr. Speaker, once again the member opposite is misrepresenting what the Auditor General said.
10. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims acceptance of recommendations but shifts to criticizing the member and restating plans without naming any minister taking responsibility.The member can light his hair on fire or not but he can listen to the Auditor General's words and be accurate.
11. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites the AG's endorsement of direction but ignores the 2010 report failures and does not explain why the process remains broken.Mr. Speaker, what we should believe is what the Auditor General said this morning, which is that the government was moving in the right direction.
12. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the AG's positive remark and notes no money spent but avoids any commitment to summoning ministers or explaining unchanged estimates.the Auditor General said this morning that the government was moving in the right direction and we will continue to do that.
13. misdirected
    Search and RescueMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses remorse then attacks the opposition for political use and shifts blame to provinces without addressing a federal inquiry.What is unfortunate is that some members opposite are trying to use this for political purposes.
14. partly answered
    Search and RescueMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides facts on protocol changes and asset review but does not explain why Cormorants were not deployed or commit to a full inquiry.We have changed the protocol to improve the communication between the provinces and territories and search and rescue nationally.
15. answered
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states all funds were recovered from a former employee and rejects misuse of public money.All amounts that were in question have been recovered and taxpayers are not on the hook for a single dime.
16. answered
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly confirms recovery of funds from a former employee and that taxpayers owe nothing.all moneys have been recovered.
17. deflected
    EthicsMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses misuse of funds but avoids the question of the minister taking personal responsibility by shifting to a former employee and recovery of money.We are talking about the activities of a former employee, and more important, we have recovered every penny.
18. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the accountability demand and pivots to Auditor General findings and future plans instead of addressing the minister's actions.The Auditor General has indicated clearly that the government is responding appropriately and is moving in the right direction.
19. partly answered
    National DefenceCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the cost estimates and Auditor General recommendations but does not engage the OAS or Kelowna/child care comparisons.we accept the recommendations from the Auditor General and we are implementing those recommendations.
20. deflected
    National DefenceGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the claim that ministers rejected Auditor General conclusions and instead restates agreement with recommendations.the Auditor General's recommendation was that the Department of National Defence refine its cost estimates and table them in Parliament.
21. answered
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Pierre Dionne Labelle (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that Radio-Canada has sufficient funding to fulfill its mandate under the Broadcasting Act.Radio-Canada/CBC has the necessary funding to fulfill its mandate under the Broadcasting Act.
22. answered
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that CBC has the funds necessary to fulfill its mandate in the Broadcasting Act.the CBC has the funds necessary to fulfill its mandate in the Broadcasting Act and to continue with its 2015 plan.
23. misdirected
    The BudgetMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP voting record instead of addressing the impact of cuts on safety and services.I think what the hon. member was referring to is perhaps the fact that NDP members voted against our economic action plan 2012 last night.
24. misdirected
    The BudgetMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question with an attack on NDP logic and pivots to job numbers rather than discussing service impacts.that may be NDP logic, but it is not economic logic.
25. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise of cuts and pivots to past investments without addressing specific job losses or Quebec bases.that is not correct. That is not accurate.
26. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the question incorrect and pivots to past growth and opposition criticism instead of addressing the specific Quebec cuts.first of all, a lot of what she has said is simply incorrect.
27. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's support for the military and changes the subject to past investments rather than addressing base job cuts.what I think I heard the hon. member say is that New Democrats support only the civilian people who work on the bases.
28. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). loaded question.The answer offers to investigate the specific case and notes program changes but does not define frail health or address the denial directly.while I cannot comment on a specific case, I can ask the department to investigate to ensure that this veteran is receiving every benefit to which he is entitled.
29. deflected
    Gasoline PricesGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing Liberal carbon tax plans and past Competition Bureau changes instead of addressing the GST promise on gas prices.I have to remind the House that the Liberals would impose a job-killing carbon tax on Canadians that would see gas prices skyrocket.
30. deflected
    Gasoline PricesMr. Massimo Pacetti (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks Liberal tax plans and cites past measures instead of addressing the GST or diesel tax promises on high gas prices.it is important to remember that the Liberals' campaign platform proposed increasing taxes by creating a carbon tax that would kill the Canadian economy.
31. misdirected
    HousingMs. Marie-Claude Morin (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's vote and lists past spending without addressing the new CMHC cuts or current housing needs.The member did vote against it.
32. misdirected
    HousingMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists past housing numbers and attacks NDP support instead of addressing the absence of new affordable housing measures in the budget.I ask the NDP, why does it never support these initiatives?
33. deflected
    YouthMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer criticizes program costs and past Liberal cuts rather than addressing the youth service impact of the cut.It is time it stands on its own two feet.
34. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states that the allowances have been deposited.the money is in the student account for post-secondary education as of today.
35. deflected
    YouthMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends the decision by attacking the program's efficiency instead of addressing the 600 affected youth.Ending funding for Katimavik is one of the easiest decisions I have ever made.
36. partly answered
    Firearms RegistryMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer affirms respect for judicial process but does not commit to waiting for the ruling.We will defend our constitutional jurisdiction and respect the judicial process.
37. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer provides the schedule of legislation for the return week.the House will have the sixth day of second reading debate on Bill C-31
38. misdirected
    PrivilegeBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the asker for frustration over opposition days instead of addressing the Auditor General report issue.I appreciate that the leader of the third party is frustrated that he does not have the opportunity to present opposition day speeches
39. deflected
    PrivilegeGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer continues prior explanation without engaging the directive to let the Speaker decide.the Auditor General was somewhat critical and cast questions on the conduct and diligence of officials.
40. deflected
    PrivilegeGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains government position without addressing the accusation of dishonesty.The position of the government, as reported in the House by us, is a position that is taken by the Governor-in-Council.
41. deflected
    PrivilegeRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Laurie Hawn (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer sidesteps the accusation by noting an absence from the report rather than addressing whether the House was misled.