Commons debates rail freight bill as NDP challenges government on Senate

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1. deflected
   Electoral BoundariesMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores phone calls entirely and pivots to an unrelated NDP bill on boundaries.However, the NDP actually has a bill before the House right now to overturn the work of those non-partisan electoral boundaries commissions, in the form of Bill C-396 , which does not accept the work they have done in the past.
2. deflected
   Electoral BoundariesMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP actions instead of addressing calls or CRTC rules.They criticize the automated calls, yet they made exactly those automated calls, both from Burnaby—Douglas , with regard to the process on redistribution, and with regard to one of their caucus colleagues after she left.
3. partly answered
   EthicsMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states expulsion from caucus and defers to legal system but does not address admitting a mistake or recovering funds.because of the seriousness of these events and charges, he was expelled from caucus.
4. answered
   EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer covers removal from caucus, legal process, and referral of expenses to independent auditor.Today several were referred to an independent outside auditor to ensure that they are dealt with appropriately through independent oversight.
5. deflected
   EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes Senate reform agenda instead of addressing appointment or abolishing the Senate.our government has been pursuing an ambitious agenda of democratic reform changes to the Senate.
6. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Massimo Pacetti (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses general tax reductions but does not address EI premium hikes or manufacturing job losses.We have lowered tax rates more than 140 times.
7. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Massimo Pacetti (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats tax-cut record and job numbers instead of explaining EI hikes.we have seen over 900,000 net new jobs since the economic downturn, the very best track record on job creation in the entire G7.
8. partly answered
   Electoral BoundariesStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends party input in process and contrasts with past Liberal action but does not address condemning deceptive calls.While we are working and respecting the process, on the other hand, the Liberals, while in government in 1994, introduced legislation that would have suspended the independent electoral boundaries commissions.
9. deflected
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states procedural steps but avoids addressing why the mandate is not extended or any fear of accountability.We do not intend to change the fact that the Parliamentary Budget Officer reports to the Parliamentary Librarian.
10. misdirected
    Parliamentary Budget OfficerMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to job creation claims and the economic action plan instead of addressing the PBO mandate extension.we have an economic action plan that has in fact worked.
11. partly answered
    Human Resources and Skills Development CanadaMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the breach and outlines some actions taken but does not address the cost or duration of protection offered.We are doing everything we can to help Canadians and protect them, specifically by offering them Equifax services free of charge.
12. partly answered
    Human Resources and Skills Development CanadaMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses privacy steps taken but does not respond to informing strangers or the department's own recommendations.we informed the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada immediately.
13. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates general Senate reform goals without addressing the $115 million cost or ethics rules.we want to see a more democratic, accountable and representative Senate.
14. answered
    EthicsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the appointment context and subsequent actions taken regarding the senator.He has been removed from caucus and appropriate steps are being taken by law enforcement authorities, and by the Senate through its own review process.
15. answered
    EthicsMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly describes the committee review and external audit process for the housing allowances.today, the Board of Internal Economy sent some senators' files to an external auditor, Deloitte, so that it can examine them and report back.
16. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Dan Harris (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's past actions on Senate legislation instead of addressing fixing or abolishing the Senate.They cannot blame the Senate for having unelected senators, because they refused to pass legislation to allow senators to be elected.
17. deflected
    EthicsMr. Dan Harris (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to NDP filibustering and reform process instead of addressing abolition demand.They are delaying Senate reform.
18. partly answered
    Human Resources and Skills Development CanadaMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the data breach fix but ignores the request for the minister to appear at committee.Solutions have been taken and the problem has been fixed.
19. deflected
    International Co-operationStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights past Mali support without addressing embassy closures or CIDA priorities.Canada has a very long history of support for the people of Mali.
20. partly answered
    Child CareMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer gives space creation numbers but does not address affordability or single-parent access.Between 2006 and 2010, more than 110,000 child care spaces were created
21. answered
    Correctional Service CanadaMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly corrects premise by explaining pilot project conclusion and integration into regular services.These services will be offered at all institutions and will be part of the regular case management process.
22. answered
    Correctional Service CanadaMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains pilot project integration and new assessment processes to address self-injury.We have taken those lessons learned from that pilot project, and we are integrating them across the country
23. deflected
    Food SafetyMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites inspector increases but avoids cuts or recall cost comparison.Since 2006, the government has increased the number of inspectors and CFIA's budget by roughly 20%.
24. misdirected
    Food SafetyMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP voting record instead of addressing planned CFIA cuts or recall lessons.every time we impose or implement a measure through our budget to increase finances or funding for food safety, the opposition, and the NDP in particular, vote against each and every measure.
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    Employment InsuranceMr. Jean Rousseau (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses the uniformity of the EI system without addressing the specific claims about cuts in Quebec.we have an employment insurance system that is the same everywhere in the country.
26. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains EI eligibility rules and programs but does not address the specific case of family business owners.employment insurance is there for those who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.
27. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on general job matching and skills shortages without addressing seasonal workers or reversing the rules.We want to help connect Canadians with those jobs so that they, their families and their employers are all better off.
28. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Manon Perreault (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that decisions consider individual circumstances but does not address the specific impact on people with disabilities.any decision about an unemployed person accepting a job is based on individual circumstances.
29. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Ted Hsu (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP for filibustering instead of committing to new legislation on liability caps.That action would have been taken years ago if the NDP had not been so determined to filibuster.
30. partly answered
    TransportationMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and mentions working with provinces but offers no specific action or timeline.we do take very seriously the continued safety of our navigable waters and our role as the regulator for offshore shipping.
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    Aerospace IndustryMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes unrelated achievements and criticizes the questioner instead of addressing CSA funding or employee retention.If my colleague paid more attention to this file, she would know that, a few weeks ago, we announced Canada's participation in the very important and cutting-edge RADARSAT Constellation mission.
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    Tourism IndustryMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights general tourism growth but does not address underfunding of the Canadian Tourism Commission or new budget measures.Tourism-related spending has increased in Canada over the past 13 consecutive quarters despite the economic slowdown.
33. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the hiring question entirely and instead attacks the opposition with unrelated jokes and counter-accusations.Who made the illegal robocalls? The Liberal member for Guelph . Case closed. Mystery solved.
34. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). substantive question.The answer justifies the policy shift to online filing and reduced paper distribution but does not address specific delivery failures or service cuts.Taxpayers can still file on paper, and tax forms remain available on request or at a local post office.
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    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer thanks the member and promises a response next week without addressing the Supreme Court ruling or municipal payments.I will be pleased to answer his question next week.
36. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the EI changes by highlighting job-matching benefits but does not address the cited business concerns or consider cancelling the reform.Our changes to employment insurance will make more information available to unemployed workers about suitable job openings in their regions.
37. deflected
    International Co-operationMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates federal control of aid and program results but does not address Quebec's request for a share of the CIDA envelope.the federal government will continue to provide international assistance on behalf of all Canadians.