MPs debate snow crab report as opposition questions budget bill changes

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1. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper directly explains the policy change as streamlining assessments while refuting the claim.The fact of the matter is that as part of the government's economic action plan to encourage jobs, growth and long-term prosperity, we are streamlining the environment assessment process.
2. deflected
   Public Appointments CommissionMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts focus to NDP voting record instead of addressing the promise or budget bill placement.this is ironic, because the NDP voted against establishing that Public Appointments Commission.
3. deflected
   Auditor GeneralMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Response pivots to past NDP votes and appointments process rather than Auditor General oversight cuts.The NDP voted against the establishment of that.
4. partly answered
   National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions following Auditor General recommendations but provides no updated cost numbers.we are following diligently the recommendations of the Auditor General and going beyond.
5. misdirected
   National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the questioner's party support for military instead of addressing procurement delays and costs.that is a very strange question from a party that does not support any acquisition whatsoever for our military men and women.
6. answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper states CRA independence and clarifies rules on political activities for charities.the Canada Revenue Agency is independent of the government and is tasked with enforcing the law.
7. answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Response reiterates CRA independence and enforcement of clear rules on charity political activities.once again, the Canada Revenue Agency operates independently and is responsible for enforcing the tax laws.
8. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer begins to address selective enforcement but cuts off without full response to the attack claim.the leader of the Liberal Party suggests that we should pick and choose certain charities.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.Answer criticizes the report's understanding rather than addressing the policy failures or consequences raised.The report fails to grasp that the program addresses only the most contaminated sites.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to outdated references and program misunderstanding without addressing the blocking of the commissioner or train wreck claim.It is clear, with regard to climate change, that the commissioner had points of reference that were at least a year out of date.
11. partly answered
    Conservative Party of CanadaMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses the privacy and purpose of donations but avoids the attack on Tides Canada or the Code of Silence award.Our government does understand that registered Canadian charities are very important to our society.
12. partly answered
    Conservative Party of CanadaMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reiterates the importance of charities and proper use of funds but sidesteps the attacks on Tides Canada and secrecy award.We are taking actions so Canadians can be assured that charities are using their resources appropriately.
13. misdirected
    Political Party FinancingMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking the opposition leader's past donations instead of addressing the SNC-Lavalin contributions or contract influence.However, I have before me evidence that Mr. Novak, vice-president of SNC-Lavalin, contributed $7,000 to the opposition leader's party when he was a member of the provincial Liberal Party.
14. misdirected
    Political Party FinancingMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again redirects to the opposition leader's past conduct rather than responding to the donation-contract connection query.The opposition leader has not answered my question.
15. misdirected
    Political Party FinancingMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the NDP leader's refusal to explain instead of addressing the in-and-out scheme or quid pro quo allegation.Three times now he has refused to rise and explain his own conduct.
16. answered
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains the indemnification of ministers under Treasury Board guidelines in response to the cost question.In fact, as the hon. member should know, all ministers of the crown are indemnified for activities that fall within their jurisdiction during their term of office.
17. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the ethics accusations and instead sarcastically mocks the questioner's civility.Hey Nathan, your new civility is awesome.
18. deflected
    EthicsMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The response shifts focus to the NDP's alleged donation and the economy rather than addressing ethics in the Conservative caucus.the NDP is trying to distract us from the fact that the leader of the opposition received a donation directly from the vice-president of SNC-Lavalin.
19. partly answered
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms ongoing space participation and a review but does not explain the 10% budget cut decision.Budget 2012 confirms that Canada will continue to participate in the International Space Station mission.
20. answered
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states commitment to the RADARSAT project and cost-effective delivery.Mr. Speaker, we are committed to the RADARSAT project and we are working on delivering in a cost-effective way.
21. deflected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The response avoids specific procurement issues and instead contrasts with the previous Liberal government.unlike the 10 years of darkness attributed to the previous Liberal government, we are moving forward on a whole array of assets
22. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes support for provinces but does not address the lack of new federal funding for the strategy.Our government will continue to support the provinces and the territories in their efforts.
23. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The response repeats funding commitments and criticizes the NDP's past vote instead of addressing provincial budget strain.Once we were elected, our government took quick action to establish the Mental Health Commission of Canada, which the member and the party opposite voted against.
24. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the minister's jurisdiction and justifies the action based on parliamentary will to end the registry.I would recommend the reading of the relevant legislation as to the jurisdiction of the Minister of Public Safety in respect to his responsibilities for the RCMP.
25. misdirected
    Public SafetyMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's record rather than addressing interference claims or the 1% crime reduction target.The only thing that has been consistent is the opposition of the NDP and its cronies to every single measure to better protect Canadians.
26. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reframes cuts as reducing red tape but does not address job losses or service impacts for veterans.What we are taking away from veterans are the millions of unnecessary transactions for veterans who need our services.
27. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes existing clinics and budget support without addressing privatization or front-line layoffs.This centre of excellence is part of a network of clinics.
28. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer asserts Canada's food safety ranking but avoids specifics on inspector cuts or meeting refusals.Canada's food safety is found to be among the best in the world by qualified sources that are constantly adjudicating us.
29. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer provides hiring numbers and funding but dismisses the member and ignores outbreak risks from cuts.the member opposite is new to the file.
30. answered
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains the OAS changes and timeline despite the loaded premise about broken promises.To do that we have to make some changes, but those changes will not take effect until 2023.
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    41st General ElectionMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies connections and urges opposition cooperation but does not address calls for a royal commission.There is no connection between the IP address mentioned by the member and the Conservative Party of Canada, and she knows that full well.
32. answered
    Financial InstitutionsMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly defends the code's effectiveness and compliance mechanism in response to the call for regulations.It is working because there is compliance by all parties with the code of conduct.
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    Financial InstitutionsMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer gives general advice on shopping for cards but ignores the $5 billion hidden fees and predatory practices claim.there are disclosure requirements with respect to the interest charged by various credit cards.
34. partly answered
    Foreign InvestmentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The response names the review processes but skips details on investigating allegations or enforcing the head office promise.there is the Investment Canada Act that has to be gone through, the Competition Bureau is looking at different aspects of the act
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    HealthMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to refugee increases and attacks the prior policy instead of addressing long-term cost or reversing cuts.a health program that gave better benefits to smuggled false asylum claimants than to Canadian seniors who have been paying their taxes their whole lives.
36. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The minister notes the program continues and offers to identify responsibility but does not explain low spending or give a timeline for the site.I will try to determine for my colleague which one specifically is responsible for the site in question.
37. answered
    Cultural HeritageMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The response directly states the artifacts will stay in Quebec, addressing the core request despite storage mention.I can assure the hon. member that the collection in question will remain in Quebec.