Liberals move supply day motion condemning budget cuts

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1. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing the call to cancel the program and start a tender by mentioning the seven-point plan instead.That is why we are proceeding with our seven-point plan, led by the very capable and able Minister of Public Works .
2. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps procurement issues by praising a fairness advisor and attacking the opposition's record instead.The reality is that those of us on this side of the House want to end the decade of darkness and actually do something that those on the opposition side do not want to do, which is actually give equipment to our men and women in uniform who do a heck of a good job standing up for Canadian values right around the world.
3. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims rules were followed but does not address why no open tender occurred or respond to the hoodwinking charge.all the rules have been respected with respect to the procurement of the F-35.
4. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the secrecy and slush fund questions to lecture the asker about decorum and name-calling.it was seven minutes ago that the House leader for the NDP stood and talked about a new decorum.
5. deflected
   EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to past legislation and data releases without addressing current ministerial accountability or broken promises.In fact, it was this government, at the very start of our mandate in 2006, that created the Federal Accountability Act, the most sweeping anti-corruption legislation in the world today.
6. deflected
   National DefenceRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise outright and shifts to defending the need for aircraft without naming any decision-maker.The member opposite will not be surprised that I do not accept the premise of his question.
7. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer blames the prior Liberal government for starting the process instead of confirming an open tender will occur now.it was the previous government, a Liberal government, that began the process to select a new aircraft for our Canadian Forces.
8. misdirected
   Agriculture and Agri-FoodRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals as desperate and partisan rather than addressing environmental or food inspection cuts.Canadians will not be fooled by this partisan smear.
9. partly answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses internal investigation funding but ignores the question on overall budget cuts.Our government has increased CRA's budget for internal investigations by 127% and we have nearly doubled the number of its investigators because any misconduct is unacceptable.
10. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats prior points on investigators without addressing budget cuts or tax evasion capacity.We have increased our budget by 127%, and that has doubled the number of investigators.
11. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims strengthened oversight via investigator increases but does not address removal of oversight.as a matter of fact, we have strengthened oversight at CRA.
12. answered
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains shifting oversight to Comptroller General for efficiency.At the same time, we have given these responsibilities to the Comptroller General of Canada, who already has that oversight over 47 different departments and agencies.
13. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the questioner as wrong and pivots to hiring stats instead of addressing missing cut details.I would simply like to say that this member is wrong.
14. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to broad consultations and pipeline benefits without addressing lobbyist influence or cuts.our government consults broadly with Canadian citizens, business interests and with environmental groups.
15. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly affirms opportunities for scientific review and expert input in hearings.there will be every opportunity for a full, comprehensive, independent scientific review.
16. deflected
    International Co-operationMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer focuses on aid effectiveness and results without addressing specific cuts or limo incident.our government wants to ensure that those living in poverty are going to have a great future over the long term.
17. deflected
    International Co-operationMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores specific countries and lifestyle accusation while shifting to unrelated positive results.This is getting more teachers, more kids in school, more vaccines for children.
18. deflected
    SeniorsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses OAS sustainability but evades the claimed cuts to disabled seniors and pivots to unrelated programs.Our government is standing up for the disabled.
19. answered
    HomelessnessMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains the funding decision based on merit review of applications.they will have to apply for funding next year because other applications have greater merit.
20. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly addresses the NAHO funding decision by citing aboriginal leaders' request to wind it down.We were asked by NAHO to wind down the organization because it was dysfunctional, and we listened.
21. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reframes to habitat rules but ignores the claim of gutting protections and attacking the minister's motives.We are focusing our fish habitat protection rules on Canada's fisheries, not on farmers' fields.
22. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes new measures but does not address firing scientists or ecosystem-wide impacts raised.These changes will provide greater certainty and consistency for stakeholders such as landowners
23. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to consular assistance for an individual instead of addressing AECL sale awareness or SNC-Lavalin issues.Canadian consulate officials stand ready to provide consular assistance to Mr. Ben Aissa
24. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer affirms support for investigations and ethical standards but does not address cooperation with Switzerland or the oversight office.The government will do everything it can to support these investigations and to be as helpful as we possibly can.
25. partly answered
    HealthMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reaffirms intent to keep promise but does not address why it was omitted from the budget.
26. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates prior expansion of benefits and future intent without explaining budget absence.We intend to keep that promise and we will be doing it soon.
27. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the demand for immediate details and simply repeats the campaign pledge.That was reinforced along the way and we will keep that promise to Canadians
28. misdirected
    HealthMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses only the press-conference point and ignores the broader accountability question.I spoke to the press today to explain the new programs we are introducing.
29. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains the policy change and ongoing inspection role.The agency will continue to be responsible for the inspection of vehicles, but CFIA should not be washing people's vehicles.
30. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts focus to new infrastructure priorities instead of addressing continued funding for CAP sites.We will focus our efforts on strengthening the infrastructure needed to connect Canadians to the Internet, such as through the spectrum options I announced last March.
31. deflected
    ImmigrationMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the prior system and avoids stating any cost figure.a broken, disgusting system that did not work in this country.
32. deflected
    ImmigrationMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directs to the budget document and committee review without providing the requested cost.if the NDP members would take a bit of time to read the budget, they would see exactly what the cost of the strategy would be moving forward
33. misdirected
    ImmigrationMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party's past record and current status instead of addressing the detention policy question.That is why the Liberals are sitting in the third place and we are sitting here.
34. deflected
    ImmigrationMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The response discusses general budget consultations rather than addressing the specific lack of transparency on listed issues.this government has done extensive consultations.
35. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as false accusations without providing any information on the funding rules.the accusations made by my colleague opposite are completely false.
36. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer justifies the use of budget implementation bills but does not directly address the change in the Prime Minister's position.it has been a long-standing practice, of course, for budget implementation bills to actually implement budgets.
37. misdirected
    PrivilegeMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The response turns the matter into a joke about spaceships instead of addressing the privilege issue.I am tempted to say, Mr. Speaker, that you are being invited to boldly go where no Speaker before has gone.