Government moves time allocation on foreign criminals removal bill

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses priority claim and youth measures but pivots to general jobs record without naming four priorities.job creation and economic prosperity are our top priorities.
2. deflected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores EI cuts and eligibility claims, restates jobs record instead of addressing impact on youth.There is no better place for a young person to be today than in Canada.
3. partly answered
   Aboriginal AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Notes school investments and consultations but does not address the one-third funding gap or equal treatment timeline.This government has built or renovated over 260 new schools.
4. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Rejects premise outright and shifts to apology and document count without answering who leads talks or stonewalling.I reject the premise of the member's question.
5. partly answered
   Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.States review of decision and intent to meet spirit but avoids firm commitment on providing documents.we are reviewing the decision.
6. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Pivots to economy priority and consultations, sidestepping the 8% graduation target and 20-year timeline criticism.when we talk about making the economy the number one priority for Canadians, in this party that includes all Canadians.
7. deflected
   Employment InsuranceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Restates general EI policy without addressing the limo billing contrast or single mother's access issue.employment insurance will continue to be available for all people who cannot find employment close by that they are able to get to
8. answered
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Directly addresses extending PBO term by stating search for replacement to fulfill mandate.We are looking for someone new to fill this position so that this mandate can be fulfilled.
9. partly answered
   The EconomyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Acknowledges debt issue and lists actions but corrects premise on credit card debt instead of fully addressing downplaying claim.Equifax actually has reported that credit card debt has fallen by nearly 4% in 2012, so it was rather misleading information in the question.
10. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores debt responsibility question and pivots to attacking NDP voting record and carbon tax.speaking of responsibilities, it was rather irresponsible of the NDP to vote against all of the tax reductions we have provided to Canadians
11. partly answered
    Parliamentary Budget OfficerMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.States there will be a replacement process but does not explain intended mandate changes.there will be a process to replace the budget officer.
12. deflected
    Parliamentary Budget OfficerMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids explaining PBO mandate changes and shifts to praising economic record.we are proud of our economic record, a record that has guaranteed more than 900,000 net new jobs
13. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Lists past actions and CRTC work but pivots to attacking NDP carbon tax instead of addressing paper bill fees.That is tangible and fortunately far from being a $21 billion carbon tax that would very negatively affect Canadian consumers.
14. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions broadband program and CRTC code but attacks NDP consistency rather than committing to new action on surcharges.If the New Democrats were consistent, they would tell seniors that they are opposed to measures that are in the best interest of consumers.
15. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Turns question into attack on NDP by citing an NDP letter instead of addressing minister's conduct rules.They are critical of Conservatives writing letters like this, but apparently it is okay for NDP MPs to write these kinds of letters.
16. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Attacks NDP readiness for government and applies double standard instead of explaining ethical accountability for the minister.I know we have always said the NDP are not ready for government. It is good to hear the NDP members admit they themselves do not feel they are ready for government.
17. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts focus to attack the questioner instead of addressing accountability or law-breaking claims.He did not just write one letter; he seems to write a lot of letters to the CRTC, which is interesting because he—
18. partly answered
    EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mentions existing youth programs but pivots to criticizing Liberals rather than addressing the crisis timeline.Sadly, the real question is: Why did the Liberals oppose every one of those initiatives?
19. deflected
    EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer responds with counter-questions about Liberal support instead of committing to specific budget measures.Will they, this time, support apprenticeship completion grants?
20. answered
    Search and RescueStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly addresses safety and language concerns raised about the closure.we are confident that changes in Quebec City will have no negative impact on our ability to respond to distress incidents on the water quickly, effectively and in both languages.
21. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMs. Hélène LeBlanc (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates net benefit criteria and criticizes other parties without addressing caucus concerns or consultation.The Liberals, who would blindly approve any type of transaction, are at one end of the spectrum; the NDP, who want to block every transaction, are at the other end.
22. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats talking points on rule clarity and attacks NDP/Liberals instead of addressing job protection or U.S. review.The Liberals would accept each form of signed deal without any scrutiny.
23. answered
    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains the shared vision and benefits of devolution without evasion.Concluding an agreement will be an important and positive step in the evolution of northern governance and will deliver economic benefits to the Northwest Territories.
24. misdirected
    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the member's record and past votes instead of clarifying amendment powers post-devolution.This is the same member who voted against the Inuvik-Tuk highway.
25. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies all claims outright then pivots to unrelated food-safety priority and meetings.
26. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the packaging policy entirely and attacks with an unrelated carbon-tax talking point.the biggest thing the member opposite misses is that the greatest threat to the viability of the farm sector and the food processing sector is a $21 billion carbon tax.
27. partly answered
    Human Resources and Skills Development CanadaMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the breach and outlines concrete steps taken, though timing of help remains vague.I have instructed a complete overhaul of security systems and processes in the department and we have engaged Equifax on a long-term contract to help protect the credit of the individuals affected.
28. partly answered
    Human Resources and Skills Development CanadaMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms a review of systems but does not address whether all departments were reviewed.I have asked the department to review all the computer security systems to make sure that Canadians' privacy is protected.
29. partly answered
    Human Resources and Skills Development CanadaJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states RCMP and Privacy Commissioner involvement but does not disclose when the drive went missing.We have also advised the Privacy Commissioner of the situation.
30. deflected
    Human Resources and Skills Development CanadaMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer begins to restate unacceptability but cuts off without addressing the specific timeline or causation question.
31. deflected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes the matter is before the courts and offers no commitment on fairness or benefits.The issue that the hon. member has raised is before the courts.
32. deflected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer thanks for legal advice then pivots to record and taxpayer protection without addressing settlement.I appreciate the hon. member's legal advice.
33. deflected
    Employment InsuranceWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains EI rules but avoids any commitment to attend the meeting.the changes that were brought into EI are mere clarifications of the rules and responsibilities that people who collect EI have had since EI was brought in many decades ago.
34. deflected
    Search and RescueMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the policy changes but ignores the question about refusing to defend regional interests.we are confident that changes in the Quebec City operation will have no negative impact on our ability to respond to distress incidents on the water quickly, effectively and in both official languages.
35. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies harm to farmers but does not address how many more farms might close due to the reforms.We are asking employment insurance recipients to show that they are looking for work while receiving benefits.
36. deflected
    Criminal CodeMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights federal actions and cooperation but sidesteps granting Quebec greater latitude on the Criminal Code.we have been clear that we do not intrude on provincial jurisdiction.