Commons devotes half day to debate on omnibus budget bill

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1. deflected
   The BudgetMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the economic plan and debate time instead of addressing the quoted past principles on omnibus bills.We have set aside a record amount of time for debate. I would urge the NDP to actually debate the legislation rather than just trying to obstruct and delay.
2. partly answered
   PensionsMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states no current cuts and a 2023 start but omits the total savings amount requested.For the long-term stability and sustainability of this fund, we will make changes, but we will not start until 2023.
3. deflected
   Canadian Food Inspection AgencyMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies any scaling back of services and cites administrative savings without naming affected inspection services.Certainly, in the area of food inspection, we have no intention of cutting the inspection of our food.
4. misdirected
   Public SafetyMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's record on crime instead of addressing the listed public safety funding cuts.That party has opposed every one of our initiatives to protect our communities and our streets from criminals.
5. deflected
   Search and RescueMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer blames NDP opposition and asserts no procedural change rather than addressing the reported routing delays and risks.In the case the hon. member mentions, there is no change to procedure here.
6. partly answered
   Search and RescueBob Rae (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the Halifax backup process but does not address the accusation of providing false information.As in the past, an internationally recognized service provider has been used in the event that backup is required.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise of power concentration and emphasizes assessment timelines instead of responding to the dictatorial tendencies claim.What is being done in the area of environmental assessment is to ensure we still have thorough environmental assessments but that there will be a defined timeline within which judgments and advice have to be rendered.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer flatly denies the claim and restates the purpose of timelines without engaging the power-to-one-person issue.that is not true. What we are doing with environmental assessments is ensuring a clear timeline.
9. deflected
   Government SpendingMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer focuses on efficiency reviews and existing services without addressing the oversight or abuse claims.funding agencies have reviewed some back office operations, and this is something they do internally to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
10. deflected
    Government SpendingMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer asserts Auditor General independence but avoids the specific claims about powers and testimony refusal.I believe in the particular case the hon. member is referencing, the Auditor General makes his own decisions on what audits he does.
11. deflected
    Parliamentary Budget OfficeMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to standard reporting and budget goals instead of addressing PBO obstruction or ignored requests.we will continue to report to Parliament by the normal means, including the estimates, quarterly financial reports and the public accounts process.
12. deflected
    Parliamentary Budget OfficeMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats normal reporting obligations while ignoring the 75 departments' refusals and attacks on the PBO.we have obligations to report to Parliament, which we take very seriously.
13. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer blames opposition for opposing the commission rather than addressing the controversial nomination or rewriting history claim.Unfortunately, the Public Appointments Commission and the establishment of the chair were opposed by the opposition parties.
14. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer praises the appointments process without engaging the specific unqualified appointees or pork barrel accusation.we have been very pleased with the appointments process, in which has ensured that first-rate people step forward and offer to provide public service.
15. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the opposition for criticizing appointees instead of addressing patronage examples like Bruce Carson.it is a sad day when people who step forward to serve their country are attacked by the opposition.
16. answered
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly states a fair process with independent review, addressing the implied improper connection.our government followed a fair, open and transparent process.
17. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks opposition donations instead of addressing tax evasion measures.knowing that the Leader of the Opposition received $7,000 from a vice-president of SNC-Lavalin, why are New Democrat members attacking us now
18. partly answered
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.States commitment to project but provides no timeline or response to delays or layoffs.we are committed to this project and we will deliver it in a most cost-effective way
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    Aerospace IndustryMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Repeats commitment and pivots to budget vote and past investments without addressing delays.we are committed to the RADARSAT project. We are taking it seriously and we are going to deliver this project in the most cost-effective way
20. answered
    Search and RescueMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Explains the use of Halifax centres and backup international provider for radio medicals.use an internationally recognized company to perform that task
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    Radio-Canada InternationalMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). rhetorical question.Question poses unanswerable mandate premise; answer shifts to CBC funding commitments.The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has the funds it needs to carry out its mandate and continue with the action plan until 2015
22. deflected
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Dismisses question as nonsense and lists unrelated funding achievements instead of addressing radio drama cuts.that is such utter nonsense if we look at our budget and all the investments that we have made with regard to culture
23. answered
    Search and RescueMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Explains ongoing provision of services via Halifax centres with backup provider.the Canadian Coast Guard and the Department of National Defence provide radio medical services to our mariners in this important work they do
24. answered
    Search and RescueMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Clarifies backup provider is renowned and used only as backup, referencing Swissair.It is the same service centre that provided backup for the Swissair disaster
25. deflected
    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general housing investments but ignores the specific question about delays in Quebec project approvals.We are working with the provinces to help people find housing. That is why we invested in almost 700 projects in Quebec in 2011.
26. deflected
    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates program details and funding totals without addressing the refusal to sign off or respect the agreement.It is a five-year program, for which we want to ensure a predetermined amount of nearly $2 billion invested in Canada.
27. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes job creation and the bill's benefits but does not define acceptable jobs or explain the attack on workers.This bill includes measures to help unemployed workers find jobs.
28. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on efficiency and labour shortages without addressing the 74 adjudicators for 31,000 cases or the definition of suitable jobs.we need to make sure that those people who are unfortunate enough to lose their job have every opportunity to become aware of jobs that are available in their area
29. misdirected
    Public SafetyMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Ms. Candice Hoeppner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's criticism and pivots to offender accountability instead of addressing prison violence increases.it is interesting that the opposition has been continually criticizing us and saying that we will be building new prisons.
30. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the program scope and progress but does not engage with aggressive timelines or the 13,000 sites needing cleanup.We are 50% of the way through those target sites and we will continue.
31. partly answered
    RCMPMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Hoeppner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concern and notes the commissioner's actions but provides no government deadlines or urgency.We are very pleased that the new commissioner is taking this very seriously.
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    RCMPMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Hoeppner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims action via the commissioner but avoids committing resources or explaining the referral to a commission.That is why we have taken action. We are pleased that the commissioner has taken this seriously.
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    AgricultureMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer boasts about general farm productivity and exports instead of addressing the agricultural adaptation program funding changes.Yes, we have less farmers doing a far better job and producing more product than we have ever seen.
34. answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Jean Rousseau (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms contact with the mayor and ongoing coordination with relevant governments.we have spoken with the mayor of Stanstead, the Government of Quebec and the State of Vermont.
35. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions collaboration and one program but does not address the timeline or full range of issues like roads and water.we are very proud of our record of collaborating with first nations, with our partners, in terms of improving economic opportunities and infrastructure on reserves.
36. answered
    National DefenceMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Explains the service review and confirms delivery in both official languages near bases.We have made decisions to make those professionals closer to bases, closer to where the service is needed, and we do so in both official languages.
37. deflected
    Business of the HouseMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.States the legislative schedule and economic priority without engaging the bill's specific criticisms.our government's priority is, of course, the economy.