Commons debates bill to double victim surcharges

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1. deflected
   Food SafetyMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates general priorities without addressing the specific 14-day delay.The CFIA began acting on September 4 and has continued to act based on science and information as it becomes available.
2. deflected
   Food SafetyMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer points to a website timeline instead of addressing the minister's knowledge or withholding of information.There is a timeline that has been well published on the CFIA website that answers a lot of those questions, which the member opposite chooses to ignore.
3. deflected
   Food SafetyMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to CFIA officials and avoids any personal responsibility or apology.of course all of these decisions and actions are undertaken by the officials at the CFIA.
4. answered
   Food SafetyMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly points to the public source for the requested case numbers.those numbers are available on the public Health Canada website.
5. deflected
   Food SafetyMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the call for resignation and pivots to legislation and general system praise.
6. partly answered
   Food SafetyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses coordination with US authorities but does not clarify who initiated the delisting decision.We work in concert, due to the integrated nature of our beef industry in North America.
7. deflected
   Food SafetyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats general system claims without explaining the two-week delay for Canadian consumers.Job number one is food safety for our Canadian consumers.
8. deflected
   Food SafetyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise of inadequacy and avoids explaining the timing difference.
9. partly answered
   Food SafetyMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses inspection resources but ignores the grant and failure premise.We have 46 inspectors on site on a daily basis.
10. deflected
    Food SafetyMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites privacy laws and avoids providing the requested inspector details.there are things like privacy laws in Canada.
11. partly answered
    Food SafetyMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies cuts and cites increases but does not address US concerns or rancher costs.Over the last number of budgets and papers that we have produced, members can see a growing amount of dollars
12. deflected
    Food SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to new legislation instead of addressing inspector numbers or consumer confidence.We bring in legislation that gives the Public Health Agency and CFIA more powers.
13. deflected
    Food SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses international reviews and avoids committing to an immediate CFIA review.Countries around the world come to review what the CFIA is doing plant by plant.
14. misdirected
    Food SafetyMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the member's inexperience and voting record instead of reconciling the budget figures.I know the member is new here but he should know that the budgetary process of the government stops on March 31 of each year
15. deflected
    Food SafetyMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims the report is incomplete without addressing the documented cuts.What the report does not show is the ongoing ability of the government to continue sunsetting programs.
16. answered
    Correctional Service CanadaMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly rejects the premise and explains access to religious services for inmates.Convicted criminals continue to have reasonable access to any religious counselling or services of their choice on a voluntary basis.
17. partly answered
    Correctional Service CanadaMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends policy with facts but opens by attacking accuracy instead of directly tackling hypocrisy charge.the member is completely inaccurate. It is sad to hear him say these kinds of mistruths.
18. deflected
    Food SafetyJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates government priority and timeline without addressing foot-dragging or Walkerton reference.The timeline is there for all Canadians to see. I am certainly happy to answer real questions on it.
19. misdirected
    Food SafetyDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the question to the Health Minister and instead attacks the questioner's tone.What a diatribe, Mr. Speaker. We need to raise the quality of debate in the House, not lower it.
20. deflected
    Food SafetyWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to defending recall size and promoting Bill S-11 rather than addressing accountability or inaction claims.we will never apologize for the size of the recall.
21. misdirected
    Port of MontrealMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the appointment question entirely and counters with an unrelated attack on NDP finances.why did the NDP accept $340,000 in illegal money from a union?
22. misdirected
    Port of MontrealMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again evades the appointment issue and launches into an attack on NDP union funding.
23. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states that CBSA is investigating and will impose sanctions if warranted.The CBSA is looking into the facts of this situation. Anyone found to have behaved inappropriately or acted inappropriately will face sanctions and discipline.
24. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reaffirms the investigation and due process in response to the security concern.The CBSA is looking into the facts of the situation. I would think the hon. member would appreciate that and would approve of that.
25. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes job creation stats instead of addressing EI reforms or the working while on claim project.unlike the NDP, we find it encouraging that there are more people working than before.
26. misdirected
    SeniorsMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past measures opposed by NDP rather than explaining the CPP clawback from EI for seniors.the fact is we have done more to support seniors and make them financially better off than any other government in Canada.
27. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions agreements in two provinces showing improved outcomes but does not commit to increased per-student funding.We have comprehensive first nations education agreements in Nova Scotia and British Columbia demonstrating improved student outcomes.
28. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends investments and upcoming legislation while accusing the opposition of misinformation instead of addressing negotiation with first nations.We will not be distracted by misinformation and polarization coming from the opposition.
29. answered
    Correctional Service CanadaIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the review and policy change to support freedom of religion while controlling costs.Upon reviewing the program, it was determined that changes were necessary so that this program supports the freedom of religion of inmates while respecting taxpayers' dollars.
30. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists overall spending reductions but does not address the minister's limo costs or refugee health cuts.Ministers' office budgets are in fact down over 16% compared to those in the last year the Liberals were in power.
31. answered
    VeteransMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the department is implementing all 13 Privacy Commissioner recommendations.Our department is implementing all 13 of her recommendations.
32. partly answered
    VeteransMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites increased mental health funding but does not address the specific 0.2% budget figure or Surgeon General advice.Some $100 million of additional money has been made available for the Canadian Forces' health concerns.
33. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer discusses a pilot project instead of addressing the plea to the PM about EI hardship.with the working while on claim pilot project, our government's aim is to encourage EI claimants to accept all available work while they are on claim.
34. deflected
    HomosexualityMr. Réjean Genest (NDP) asked Ms. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refers to a bill instead of addressing the question about the member's beliefs on homosexuality.Our government is proud of the fact that Canada is recognized internationally as a country that is deeply committed to the principles of respect for diversity and equality.
35. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions the review process and funding but does not address whether Quebec will be stuck with the bill.have a review process, which through a scientific process, makes sure we are cleaning up those that are most affected first.
36. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The response claims excellent progress without addressing the specific sites or funding disparity mentioned.our government is in fact making excellent progress in cleaning up contaminated sites across the country.
37. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Bruce Hyer (Independent) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on the review process for existing pipelines rather than stating support for a new eastern pipeline.I am sure if the application is made, the board will be taking a look at it.