Commons debates nuclear terrorism bill while XL Foods crisis sparks calls for Ritz resignation

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Food SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Question assumes lost control and demands resignation; answer avoids this by restating CFIA actions without addressing accountability.These are science-based decisions, not political choices.
2. deflected
   Food SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Question accuses of negligence and demands resignation; answer pivots to promoting a bill instead of addressing the two-week delay claim.I certainly hope the NDP will support that and move that through in an expeditious way.
3. deflected
   Food SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Question demands resignation over lack of accountability; answer repeats CFIA role without engaging on responsibility or past crisis.These are professional individuals who are in that plant doing their due diligence to make sure that any food that should come out of that plant at some time in the future will be safe for Canadians.
4. misdirected
   Food SafetyMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Question challenges inspector shortage claim with specific evidence; answer attacks NDP voting record instead of addressing the weekend additions.Every time we come forward with budgetary responses, more money, more inspectors, the NDP votes against it.
5. deflected
   Food SafetyMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Question demands explanation for layoffs and CFIA blame; answer quotes an external figure without addressing the minister's own statements or industry impact.I guess the best answer for that is from Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, who said: I certainly hope the CFIA will only certify the plant once it is confident the company has completed all of the changes needed to assure public safety.
6. partly answered
   Food SafetyMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Question asks for resource assurance to CFIA; answer claims ongoing budget efforts but diverts to criticizing prior Liberal cuts.We are constantly rebuilding the capacity of the CFIA after the Liberals pulled hundreds of millions of dollars and hundreds of inspectors out during their decade adrift.
7. deflected
   Food SafetyMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Question calls on Health Minister for communication; answer from Agriculture Minister promotes legislation and government efforts without addressing the specific request.Bill S-11 is coming across from the Senate this week, we understand.
8. answered
   Public SafetyMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Question seeks commitment to a bullying strategy; answer affirms actions and lists existing initiatives directly.I am looking forward to the reports of both parliamentary committees that are having a look at this.
9. answered
   Food SafetyMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the exact number of sick Canadians requested.Fifteen people have taken ill.
10. deflected
    Food SafetyMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general inspection increases but avoids releasing any list of inspectors.we have increased the inspection capacity at the plant in question by some 20% in the last few years.
11. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates government priorities and past changes without addressing when a real solution will be provided.our priorities are economic growth, job creation and long-term prosperity for Canadians.
12. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats goals of encouraging work but does not address the complexity or two-tiered system issues raised.our goal, our priority, is job creation, economic growth and long-term prosperity for Canadians.
13. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the new program benefits but ignores the two-tiered system criticism and clawback concerns.what we are doing is helping those who are on employment insurance find new jobs and get back to work.
14. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes part-time work incentives without fixing the remaining problems or addressing the January delay.we are going to make sure that if they work two, three, four days a week while on claim they will be better off than not.
15. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the balance of innovation and affordability but does not admit to studying or confirming the $2 billion cost.our government has always sought to strike a balance between promoting innovation and job creation and ensuring that Canadians continue to have access to the affordable drugs that they need.
16. deflected
    International TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives a general assurance on best interests but avoids committing to refuse any deal raising drug prices.an agreement will be signed only if it is in the best interests of Canadians.
17. deflected
    International TradeMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as nonsense and restates the government's general position without addressing whether it will refuse to sign the agreement.that is just absolute nonsense.
18. partly answered
    Canadian Food Inspection AgencyMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses food safety priority and mentions an expert review but does not confirm an independent CFIA resource audit.That committee, along with CFIA, will completely review this and that report will be public.
19. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to court records and denies political interference instead of confirming details on language training or living expenses.It did not find any political interference by ministers or political staff.
20. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the new pilot project but avoids restoring the prior allowable earnings provision or addressing the fairness critique.We made some adjustments to ensure that those who were working while on claim last year would be grandfathered in to allow them an easier transition to a new pilot project.
21. answered
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies that combat operations have ended and explains the limited exchange program.Combat operations in Afghanistan for Canadian soldiers have ended.
22. answered
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer directly refutes the premise and restates that no combat operations are occurring under the exchange program.There are no combat operations when it comes to Canadian soldiers.
23. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses contract enforcement and penalties but does not provide a revised delivery timeline for the helicopters.We are already seeking statutory damages and interest under the contract, and the company is beginning to be charged a lot of extra fees because it has failed to deliver the maritime helicopter in full compliance with the established standards.
24. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates commitment to equipment without addressing renegotiation, extensions, or protecting Canadian interests over the corporation.our government remains committed to providing the men and women of our Canadian Forces with the best equipment available to do their job.
25. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats general cyber security talking points without addressing the Huawei policy change.Our government has put in place a cyber security strategy designed to defend against electronic threats, hacking and cyber espionage.
26. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers back to the prior deflection instead of answering the yes-or-no question on Huawei.perhaps the member did not hear my answer.
27. partly answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the deal will be scrutinized but does not commit to a public review.The transaction that the member is talking about will be scrutinized very closely.
28. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMs. Hélène LeBlanc (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives general assurances without addressing any of the specific questions posed.We will do the right thing—in other words, act in the best interest of Canada.
29. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to general praise of co-op policy and attacks the questioner instead of addressing timelines for other provinces.Instead of blathering and bickering, we are implementing measures to provide financial help.
30. answered
    Correctional Service CanadaCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly denies discrimination and explains the policy on spiritual advisors of any faith.the Government of Canada strongly supports the freedom of religion of all Canadians.
31. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer states no decision has been made and avoids explaining the rationale for any change.the NDP is protesting a decision that has not even been made or announced.
32. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer offers sarcasm about the question and general praise of museums without addressing the concern.I congratulate my colleague on finally making it through a question.
33. deflected
    Small BusinessMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise then pivots to attacking the opposition parties instead of addressing when policies will support small business.If anybody here wants to raise taxes, it would be, first, the Liberals, who have a history of it, and second, the NDP that is promising to do it should it ever be government.
34. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses monitoring of beluga deaths but ignores the question about budget cuts to labs.Analysis is under way to determine the causes of the mortality, and we will continue to work on that.
35. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains the legal provision allowing expedited citizenship for athletes since 1977.the Citizenship Act actually allows, when there is an unusual case of hardship or reward to an individual for service to Canada, an individual's citizenship to be expedited.
36. partly answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer commits to looking at the request but does not promise to transfer the institution or address the loaded premise.I certainly will look at the request.
37. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly apologizes and retracts the personal remark as requested.