Commons debates witness protection bill amid Senate ethics clashes

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1. deflected
   Democratic reformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses Senate expenses briefly but pivots to elected senators and ignores the call for abolition.That is the direction our government is going in, and we will continue to do so.
2. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer agrees on Liberal theft but claims increased EI access without addressing the $57 billion or cuts.It is also true that our government increased access to employment insurance for Canadians who need it.
3. deflected
   Employment InsuranceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends reforms as improving access but does not address consultation failures or the minister's statements.When we look at the reforms that our government has brought forward and implemented, we see that the objective was to give Canadians access to employment insurance when they need it, no matter where they live.
4. deflected
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states goals for the PBO but avoids the accusation that the minister lied about the law.I have already stated clearly in the House that we want a Parliamentary Budget Officer who is impartial and who can give credible opinions on budgetary matters.
5. deflected
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats support for a non-partisan PBO and search process but sidesteps the legal claim and attacks on the office.I have said in this place that there are numerous methods of accountability that we take seriously in the chamber, be it the estimates, the public accounts or the budget process.
6. misdirected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the budget timing request and instead lists positive economic quotes and past achievements.Tom Donohue, who is the president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said, "The great Canadian miracle is something we should follow [in the United States]".
7. partly answered
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the budget will come on schedule and defends job record but does not address the specific policy asks.We have put in place our economic action plan.
8. deflected
   Employment InsuranceStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the intent of EI changes but does not respond to the cited employer criticisms or call to end reforms.The aim of the EI program is to provide support to people while they are looking for another job.
9. answered
   International Co-operationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly addresses the funding mechanism and religious content claim.we fund results-based projects, not organizations, and projects are delivered without religious content, including this particular project.
10. deflected
    International Co-operationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the premise without addressing the criteria request.that premise is absolutely bogus.
11. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains past actions and damages but does not give a delivery timeline.we have already applied millions of dollars in liquidated damages and we are going to be applying significant additional charges
12. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates damages and past neglect but avoids a specific delivery date.we have already applied millions of dollars in liquidated damages against this company and we will continue to significantly apply more damages
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer criticizes the questioner and shifts to Senate committee review.I think that question tarred an awful lot of great Canadians with a rather wide brush
14. deflected
    EthicsMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer refers to ongoing review without confirming other senators' residency status.the Senate Committee of Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration has been reviewing both their policies
15. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids producing evidence and points only to committee process.the Committee of Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration in the Senate has been looking into this matter.
16. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the asker personally instead of addressing voter suppression tactics.he should leave that for his rap career. Vanilla Ice should look out, because "Vanilla Not So Nice" is in the House.
17. deflected
    Electoral BoundariesMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses general boundary input and demographics instead of addressing the Newfoundland comparison or standing by the House leader.electoral boundary processes encourage input from parliamentarians, public and political parties.
18. partly answered
    Human Resources and Skills Development CanadaJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses data handling changes and offers officials at committee but does not explain why the minister herself refuses to appear.My officials would be pleased to appear before committee very soon.
19. deflected
    Human Resources and Skills Development CanadaMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer covers contact efforts and credit protection but avoids confirming or denying the 2000-2006 impact range asked about.the department has made every effort to contact those for whom information is available, who were involved in this
20. deflected
    Employment InsuranceWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer begins explaining EI changes to encourage work but is cut off and does not address CPP clawbacks from seasonal workers.the changes are there to make sure that we take away things that discourage workers from working.
21. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer accuses NDP of fearmongering and restates reform goals instead of addressing provincial calls for withdrawal or worker impacts.I have to wonder why the NDP continues to spread fear among the unemployed.
22. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer describes job bank expansions but does not address listening to provincial concerns or rescinding the EI changes.We have expanded the job bank considerably so that it shows a lot more jobs that are available.
23. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Francine Raynault (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims reforms help workers find jobs and reduce social assistance but avoids admitting any mistake or suspending reforms.We are helping people find work, which is better for them, their families and their communities.
24. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer accuses the member of not telling the truth and attacks NDP fearmongering instead of addressing lack of consultation or suspending reforms.members are obliged to tell the truth in this House.
25. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies any policy change without addressing the muzzling claim or approval question.in fact, there has been no change in DFO policy with regard to scientists.
26. misdirected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for paranoia instead of addressing the research control question.the only paranoia is on the other side of the House.
27. partly answered
    Human Resources and Skills Development CanadaMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the Equifax contract but does not address why it provides less than originally recommended.we have signed a contract with Equifax to protect the credit of those affected by the loss of information.
28. deflected
    Human Resources and Skills Development CanadaMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates actions taken and seriousness without addressing the timeline or re-victimization claim.we take the privacy of Canadians very seriously.
29. answered
    International Co-operationStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies the current aid position and conditions for reinstatement.While government-to-government assistance remains suspended, we continue our development and humanitarian assistance with our partners
30. deflected
    Parks CanadaMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the fee regime but avoids addressing the impact on tourism or stopping the increases.parks fees have been frozen for years and in fact represent only a very small percentage of the actual cost of operating our parks.
31. partly answered
    HealthMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses health investments but does not address creating a pan-Canadian dementia strategy with the NDP.our government is making investments with the provinces and territories by increasing health care transfers to $40 billion
32. misdirected
    HealthMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats prior points and attacks the NDP voting record instead of committing to a strategy.That party has voted against those transfers.
33. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses unrelated meetings and employee numbers instead of addressing case managers in the access office.We have more than 1,000 great employees on the island, in Charlottetown, working for veterans.
34. partly answered
    Search and RescueMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims experts were consulted and lists available assets, addressing the safety and reversal request in part.Vancouver will continue to have an abundance of federally funded search and rescue assets available to protect and save lives.
35. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes community beds and seeks support without addressing the specific backtracking on Colonel Russell's care or the process.That is why we are providing them with our community beds throughout the country, where they want and as they want it.
36. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the reforms as beneficial without acknowledging harm or agreeing to reverse them.The changes to the system will help seasonal workers find jobs during the off-season.