Commons debates matrimonial rights bill for reserves as second reading continues

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1. deflected
   Foreign InvestmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general policy without addressing the timeline for announcing new rules.the government will make its decision on these matters when it has all the information necessary to evaluate what is in the net benefit of this country.
2. deflected
   Foreign InvestmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The response denies the premise but avoids explaining the lack of debate or consultation.the Leader of the Opposition is completely wrong.
3. deflected
   Foreign InvestmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the claim outright without addressing the specific concern about potential lawsuits.that is just completely and utterly wrong.
4. misdirected
   Budget ImplementationMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The response shifts focus to criticizing the Liberals instead of addressing the committee timeline or terms.What is really interesting is that the Liberals voted against this measure, which is a record, compared to how bills are usually examined.
5. misdirected
   Foreign investmentsMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's voting record rather than addressing market uncertainty or announcements.the only bizarre moves around here occur when the opposition members vote against each measure that we put in place that actually helps Canadians.
6. deflected
   Correctional Service CanadaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites ongoing legal arguments and avoids explaining the government's position on restricting the coroner.There are arguments between lawyers on some of the procedural matters and we will let those get resolved in due course.
7. deflected
   Correctional Service CanadaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response states it cannot interfere in legal disputes without addressing the request for a federal inquiry.once again, we are not in a position to interfere in legal disputes.
8. deflected
   Budget Implementation LegislationBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes traditional non-involvement in procedure and urges expeditious study without agreeing to the proposal.traditionally I do not get involved in procedural matters, as committees traditionally are the masters of their own business.
9. deflected
   Service CanadaMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses backlog reduction and resources but ignores the specific phone service complaint and stats.Service Canada will continue to work toward providing efficient and effective service to all Canadians.
10. partly answered
    Service CanadaMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses service performance rates but avoids responsibility for cuts or the counter-to-phone issue.in terms of the CPP and OAS, it has an over 90% performance rate.
11. deflected
    Service CanadaMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates resource adjustments without addressing the 28-day wait times or canceling cuts.Service Canada adds resources, as necessary, to handle the claims in an effective and efficient manner.
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    Service CanadaMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer focuses on modernization without acknowledging problems or committing to more resources immediately.we are modernizing the employment insurance system in order to make decisions and deliver benefits to Canadians in a more efficient and effective manner.
13. misdirected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP proposal instead of addressing open hearings on the Nexen bid.They're trying to transform these [approval processes] into kangaroo courts
14. misdirected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP on unrelated issues rather than addressing the Nexen bid or environmental policies.the only thing the anti-development NDP knows is how to oppose, delay and obstruct projects across Canada.
15. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the party and attacks the NDP on union money instead of addressing central campaign involvement.If only the NDP members had been so forthcoming after they accepted $340,000 in illegal union money.
16. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats a clean campaign claim and attacks the asker personally instead of addressing data access or fraud responsibility.The hon. member across the way made only 14 donations to the NDP, but twice as many donations to the separatist Quebec Solidaire.
17. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about Pierre Poutine and instead attacks the asker on unrelated past donations.In fact, he has been asked the question about his donations to the separatists almost as many times as he gave money to the separatists.
18. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the new Fisheries Act but avoids committing to Cohen report recommendations or reversing changes.Under the new act, the government will actually be better able to protect fisheries from real threats as we have expanded the act to protect more than just the fish habitat, but also to protect fish from aquatic invasive species and local stressors as well.
19. answered
    JusticeMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Robert Goguen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the government does not interfere with investigations and details the timeline of arrest.This is a matter that was acted upon immediately upon the American's request that he be arrested on October 24.
20. misdirected
    41st General ElectionStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to accusing the Liberal Party of robocall violations instead of addressing the minister's responsibility for the 2011 calls.Now, we know that only one party has been found guilty of breaking the law by making robocalls, and that was the Liberal candidate for Guelph
21. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the report and promises review but does not address ending budget cuts or enacting recommendations.We will carefully review the recommendations and work with our stakeholders and partners to take steps to ensure the salmon fishery in British Columbia is sustainable and prosperous for years to come.
22. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes commissioning and reviewing the report without committing to implement its recommendations or stop cuts.It would be a disservice not to consider it carefully.
23. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise as nonsensical and conflates topics rather than addressing selective lake protections.it is unbelievable that the New Democrats are misleading people in this way by conflating navigation with fish habitats and fish.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to application statistics and reform rationale without addressing the science or selective protection claims.Ninety-eight per cent of applications received never pose a threat to navigation.
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    Correctional Service CanadaMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses sympathy but shifts blame to provinces instead of addressing federal implementation of recommendations.the provinces also need to help us. We need to work together so that individuals who are dealing with mental health issues are addressed before they reach the correctional system.
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    Correctional Service CanadaMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites a 90-day review but avoids committing to the investigator's specific recommendations.our government has taken action to address mental health in prison. We have initiated a mandatory 90-day review so that individuals can have a plan and mental health assessment within 90 days of entering the correctional system.
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    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers sympathy and mentions working with provinces but provides no plan for investigating adverse reactions.Our government has taken a leadership role in working with the provinces and territories to develop ways that we can work with them to address this issue.
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    HealthMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends existing approval processes but does not address calls for an investigation into reported side effects.Once approved, these drugs are subject to regular scientific review based on the latest information available.
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    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Ms. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights meetings and past actions but refuses to commit to a public inquiry.We are taking this seriously and we are taking action.
30. deflected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to engage by citing ongoing court proceedings rather than addressing the call for an inquiry.this matter is before the courts and it would be improper to comment on it at this time.
31. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise of cuts by reclassifying the accounting change but does not justify any reduction.this is a case of responsible accounting and only that. It does not indicate a cut to any infrastructure program.
32. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition for misleading Canadians instead of explaining the unspent funds or project delays.they seem to be experts at misleading Canadians.
33. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The minister directly addresses the visa process and corrects the factual basis of the question.We issue visas very frequently to visiting Afghan officials who, if they have permission from their own foreign ministry or ours, can drop off their application directly at our mission in Kabul.
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    Foreign InvestmentMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing the NDP's carbon tax rather than addressing the Vale takeover.It is the total opposite of what the NDP is proposing: a global and job-killing carbon tax of $21 billion on the shoulders of Canadians.
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    Canadian HeritageMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The response focuses on past NDP votes against museum funding instead of explaining the decision on Exporail.Unfortunately, when we brought forward to the House the creation of two new national museums, one in Winnipeg and the Pier 21 Museum of Immigration, the NDP voted against it.
36. answered
    Foreign InvestmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The Prime Minister explains the rationale for proceeding with the treaty based on investment protection.Canada has been trying to secure protection for job-creating Canadian investments in the Chinese marketplace.
37. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details the committee study process for the bill.Consequently, as our government proposed, next week, 11 committees, including the finance committee, will study the important and necessary economic measures proposed in Bill C-45, the Jobs and Growth Act, 2012 .