NDP motion seeks Ritz ouster over XL Foods E. coli crisis

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Budget Implementation LegislationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the request to split the bill and pivots to economic talking points and an attack on NDP policy.Canadians' priorities are focused on the economy.
2. deflected
   Budget Implementation LegislationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the NDP instead of addressing the request to split the bill or explaining the legislative approach.it is the NDP that has not learned anything.
3. deflected
   Food SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise but does not address why American inspectors appeared to know more than the minister.
4. misdirected
   Food SafetyMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The minister attacks the NDP's voting record rather than explaining enforcement decisions at CFIA.We saw a shameless display again this morning.
5. deflected
   Food SafetyMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites an OECD report and criticizes the NDP instead of addressing funding cuts or the call to resign.the latest OECD report is very commending of Canada's system, calling it superior.
6. partly answered
   Budget Implementation LegislationBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The Prime Minister acknowledges the specific suggestion about pensions but does not commit and returns to urging support for the full bill.I will take that specific suggestion under advisement.
7. deflected
   Budget Implementation LegislationBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response urges the Liberals to support the entire package rather than addressing the offer to split out the pension provisions.if the Liberal Party has already taken the time to read dozens of pages on changes to the pension plan and it is in favour of those changes, then I encourage it to adopt the same attitude to the rest of our plans.
8. deflected
   Food SafetyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends CFIA actions and criticizes the call for an Auditor General review instead of confirming whether the minister saw the US reports.Rather than delay it by saying it wants the Auditor General to have powers that the Auditor General already has, let us give the CFIA the powers it is asking for.
9. misdirected
   Budget ImplementationMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots from claiming a jobs plan to insulting the opposition's work ethic and pensions instead of addressing the request for an employment plan.You got paid. You had a good pension plan. So, do your work; do your job.
10. deflected
    Budget ImplementationMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates that items are in the budget and suggests the member review it, avoiding any response on splitting the bill.If members have not bothered to read it and have not bothered to pay attention, I suggest they ought to perhaps take the weekend and review it.
11. deflected
    Budget ImplementationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers to the deficit reduction plan and again urges reading the budget, without addressing the burial of measures in the omnibus bill.Once again, I suggest that he read the budget this weekend.
12. deflected
    Budget ImplementationMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates the budget document and plan without engaging on splitting the bill or allowing amendments.This is the plan. This is the creation of jobs, growth and prosperity for our country.
13. partly answered
    Budget ImplementationMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer begins to address the length of prior budget bills but is cut off, while the question assumes devious schemes.we have had budget bills in this place, including under the previous Liberal government, that were many pages longer than this budget bill.
14. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the campaign spending allegations and instead attacks the questioner's party on carbon tax policy.one mistake that still needs correcting, for the benefit of all Newfoundlanders in that member's riding, is that he and his party are promoting a devastating carbon tax that would kill the jobs of Newfoundlanders.
15. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer evades the election spending question and instead questions the asker's donations to a separatist party.
16. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refuses to address election fraud and pivots to demanding the asker affirm federalism based on past donations.There is nothing more beautiful than when someone who was a separatist becomes a federalist and comes to be part of this big, beautiful Canadian family.
17. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's practices instead of addressing the question about the Labrador member.subverting electoral law is just part of the way the NDP regularly does business.
18. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals rather than responding to the question about firing the minister.The Liberals have four leadership candidates from five years ago who have almost a half a million dollars in illegal loans
19. deflected
    Government AppointmentsWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer begins to restate that it is not a political issue without addressing the hiring or fundraising claim.I understand the member has difficulty understanding, but this is not a political issue.
20. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer compares to past Liberal actions instead of addressing the current sanctions or hiring.this is very unlike in 2006 when the Public Service Commission reported that the Liberals gave their employees a free ride into the public service.
21. partly answered
    EthicsMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the report and rules but does not explain why no whistle was blown.We have put in place very strong rules to deal with exactly these kinds of situations.
22. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer describes the cyber security strategy without addressing the national security exemption or Huawei.our Conservative government has put in place a cyber security strategy designed to defend against electronic threats, hacking and cyber espionage.
23. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer criticizes the opposition and avoids specifying threats or the exemption.I do not think it helps naming a particular country or a particular company unless we are prepared to take specific action.
24. partly answered
    Foreign InvestmentMs. Hélène LeBlanc (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the net benefit requirement and review process but does not address specific concerns raised.every foreign investment made in Canada has to create a net benefit for Canada and every decision has to be made in the best interests of Canada.
25. misdirected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions the process but pivots to attacking the NDP instead of addressing the minister's view on concerns or listening to Canadians.We know that generally speaking, the NDP is anti-investment and anti-trade.
26. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the treaty but shifts to criticizing NDP policy rather than explaining refusal of debate.In the meantime, of course, the NDP's investment strategy is to suck $21 billion out of taxpayers' pockets.
27. deflected
    International TradeMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims an opportunity for debate exists but attacks the NDP for missing chances instead of addressing lack of consultations.However, surprisingly the NDP has already missed three opportunities to debate it in the House with opposition days.
28. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists programs but immediately pivots to attacking the NDP carbon tax rather than addressing climate change positioning.Unlike the NDP, we will not impose a job-killing carbon tax that would increase the cost of groceries and electricity.
29. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins contrasting approaches but cuts off without addressing the cost estimates or sector-by-sector method.The Liberals tried to talk it away and then campaigned--
30. deflected
    Canadian Food Inspection AgencyCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer is incomplete but starts by sidestepping the request for an Auditor General audit.regardless of who is managing the day-to-day operations--
31. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states Environment Canada was not involved, is investigating, and affirms enforcement of the law.Environment Canada was not asked to approve this apparent violation of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
32. partly answered
    HealthMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the special access program and offers a briefing but does not address why action was not taken in time for this case.As I stated earlier this week, the special access program is available to physicians who would like to access special drugs to treat patients who require them through the application process.
33. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains program rules without addressing the request for a promise to prevent repeats.The special access program is available to individuals who require drugs.
34. deflected
    HousingJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights past spending and blames opposition instead of committing to reinvest cuts.Unfortunately the Liberals did not support our efforts in that regard.
35. misdirected
    Aviation SafetyMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the asker as out of line and pivots to unrelated carbon tax.I have a lot of respect for the member but in this case the member is way out of line.
36. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats general claim of increased officers without addressing specific illegal entries or cuts.Since coming to office, our government has increased front-line border officers by 26%.
37. deflected
    Budget ImplementationMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes budget measures instead of responding to request to split the bill.Canadians and Quebeckers elected us as their government to look after the economy, ensure economic growth and create jobs.
38. partly answered
    Points of OrderMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the motion's sentiment and expresses willingness to review it.we think the sentiment is a very good one.
39. partly answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the business query by discussing consent and bill details.Earlier today, the Minister of Finance introduced Bill C-45, the Jobs and Growth Act, 2012