House advances nuclear terrorism bill at third reading

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   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Question demands yes/no admission of error on F-35 but answer restates procurement process without addressing it.In response to the Auditor General's report, we have laid out a process for the procurement of the next generation of Canadian fighter.
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   Status of WomenThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Question attacks PM on gender stats in answers but response pivots to celebrating women in government without addressing the pattern.I am proud to say that more than 40% of deputy ministers—the people who run the public service—are women.
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   Correctional Service CanadaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Question asks why PM ignores aboriginal incarceration crisis but answer shifts to general crime victims and government responsibility.The reality is that, unfortunately, aboriginal people are more likely to be the victims of violent crime than other Canadians.
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   Correctional Service CanadaMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Question demands agreement on crisis and action on recommendations but answer notes court decisions and lists prevention programs.the government has certainly taken a balanced approach on this and invested in crime prevention programs over the last seven years
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   Correctional Service CanadaMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Question highlights worsening numbers and cuts but answer lists unrelated aboriginal justice programs without addressing corrections.my colleague just mentioned this week the Canadian and Government of Canada support for aboriginal policing and the programs we have funded
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   Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Question asks if Ottawa knows better than regions on training but answer acknowledges labour shortage and mentions consultations with provinces.We are consulting not only with the provinces, but also with businesses and other economic stakeholders
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   Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Question seeks assurance against centralizing training but answer welcomes the asker while restating the problem without the assurance.I welcome the member for Papineau in showing up and making the views of his constituents known for a change in the House of Commons.
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   Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Question cites government document contradicting centralization but answer calls it a critical problem and mentions round tables without resolving the contradiction.Certainly in my conversations with other levels of government, they are also seized with the problem and it is important that everybody, all levels of government and the business community, work to find solutions to this challenge.
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   Correctional Service CanadaMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the aboriginal women crisis and budget cuts by shifting to general victims and a proud record.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes Bill S-2 instead of addressing the call for a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women.On this side of the House, we actually act to protect women. We do not just talk about it.
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    Status of WomenMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details funding and projects on violence against women but does not commit to a national action plan.We have improved the funding for Status of Women projects targeting violence against women to its highest level ever in the history of Canada.
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    Status of WomenMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refutes cuts only to Status of Women funding and ignores the specific programs cited like Women's Health, EI and OAS.in fact that is incorrect. We have raised funding to women's programs through Status of Women to its highest level ever.
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    Parliamentary Budget OfficerMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer turns the question into an attack on the member for not respecting the chief librarian rather than addressing oversight or the selection committee.Why does the hon. member not respect the chief librarian?
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    Official LanguagesMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses a responsible approach and future announcement but does not identify who performed the analysis or the committee's mandate.We said that we would conduct an analysis and that we would honour that commitment in a mature and thoughtful manner.
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    Official LanguagesMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP as the Orange Bloc with irresponsible rhetoric instead of addressing Senate entitlements or the committee.this is yet another typical example of the Orange Bloc spouting the same old rhetoric as the Bloc Québécois. It is irresponsible.
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    Government AppointmentsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states clearances were not relaxed and notes consultations but does not acknowledge any botched verification for Porter.security clearances have not been relaxed under our government. In fact, we have introduced more rigorous checks for these types of appointments.
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    Government AppointmentsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The response notes the resignation but avoids addressing the Privy Council exclusion or admitting any mistake in the appointment.These allegations have no connection to his role as the chair of the Security Intelligence Review Committee.
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    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists existing programs but does not commit to implementing the Sapers report or providing new funding.our government has taken concrete actions in the area of the aboriginal justice strategy, the courtworkers program and the northern and aboriginal crime prevention fund.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The response explains the policy rationale for encouraging online filing and reducing paper forms but does not address the claim of punishing seniors.We do not think that is the best use of taxpayer resources.
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    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines past tax cuts and pension reforms but only notes that CPP reforms are under examination without committing to a supplemental plan.CPP reforms continue to be examined by ourselves and provincial governments.
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    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The response rejects banning one aircraft and points to an ongoing review but does not address the call for an open tender process.We have embarked on a full options analysis before the purchase, or any decision, to replace the CF-18.
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    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer emphasizes an independent review process but does not engage with the specific procurement legitimacy concerns raised.We will look at all of the options that are available to replace the CF-18.
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    National DefenceMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The response explains the coding correction but then attacks the opposition's record instead of addressing potential errors in the main estimates.That has been the record of the no-defence party.
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the bill's debate time and the correction of the error but does not address taking responsibility or showing leadership on the mistakes.We are correcting the technical drafting error.
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the specific claim of fewer refugees and explains processing issues but does not address the 25% drop statistic.We are increasing the number of refugees who settle in Canada and thus strengthening our humanitarian tradition of immigration and refugee protection.
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the meeting claim and gives general resettlement numbers but avoids the specific target shortfall and Syrian children issue.I have met with dozens of members of the Canadian-Syrian community here.
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    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to past investments and attacks the NDP instead of addressing future collaboration on affordable housing.Sadly, the NDP opposed every one of those measures.
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    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats investment claims and again attacks the NDP rather than responding to the specific question on women and housing access.Unfortunately, the NDP has opposed all our measures to help people in need.
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    Employment InsuranceMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains that the five-week extension was a temporary pilot project and outlines current EI supports.The program to which the hon. member refers was a pilot project.
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    Employment InsuranceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states the five-week program was temporary for the economic crisis and affirms ongoing EI availability.The extra five-week pilot project was introduced as a temporary program in 2008-09.
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    Search and RescueMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins by attacking the member for criticizing the Coast Guard instead of addressing the station closure or the commissioner's removal.it is a shame that the member opposite continues to attack the brave men and women of the Canadian Coast Guard and Coast Guard auxiliary.
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Jean Rousseau (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses employment insurance for seasonal workers but ignores the question entirely about approving foreign worker requests for farms.the employment insurance system will be there for people who lose their jobs, whether they are full-time or seasonal workers.
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    Canada Revenue AgencyMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses general senior tax relief and filing options but ignores the specific accusations about fining seniors without computers.Those who cannot use a computer and file online can call a 1-800 number and have a tax form mailed to them.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly rejects the premise and explains the consolidation plan to achieve savings while maintaining Canada House.No, Mr. Speaker. What we are doing is consolidating the Canadian presence in London, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, where Canada has substantial diplomatic and trade interests.
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    Service CanadaMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer assures access to SIN cards but does not address reinstating mail-in applications or the specific remote community travel burdens.I can assure the House that everyone who needs a social insurance number will get one.
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    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Claude Patry (Bloc) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights past training grants and opposition votes but avoids addressing the labour market agreement with Quebec or EI reform impacts.our government has a good record when it comes to skills and skills training in all regions.
37. answered
    Business of the HouseMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists specific bills and debate stages for the coming weeks without evasion.Today we will continue the third reading debate on Bill S-9 , the nuclear terrorism act.