Commons debates tax amendments bill as PBO row erupts

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1. deflected
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the legal dilemma posed and pivots to attacking the NDP's fiscal policy.When it comes to fiscal matters, Canadians know there is really no reason to listen to the NDP.
2. deflected
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats prior points and shifts to criticizing NDP taxes and deficits instead of addressing the law-or-mislead question.When it comes to fiscal responsibilities, our leadership is clear.
3. misdirected
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the appointee then abruptly turns to unrelated job numbers, attacking opposition confidence rather than explaining the choice over Kevin Page.Today, we have some more news, proving that this government is on the right track when it comes to economic matters, and that is the breaking news of today's job numbers
4. answered
   National DefenceMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states no purchase decision has been made and that options analysis is underway, addressing the core claim.At this point, our expert panel and the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat are going through a full options analysis to see what options are out there to replace the aging CF-18s.
5. partly answered
   National DefenceMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer confirms all information will be considered but does not engage the specific pilot criticisms or sole-source allegation.All information will obviously be taken into account.
6. deflected
   Status of womenStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the listed policy reversals and pivots to International Women's Day messaging on violence.Just recently we launched another call for proposals for innovative projects to ask men and boys to take a stand to end violence against women and girls.
7. misdirected
   Status of womenStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's record and claims superiority on seniors' poverty instead of addressing OAS/GIS age change impacts on women.I am puzzled by the member's question because we know in our government that seniors have done so much to contribute to our country and build our country
8. misdirected
   Aboriginal AffairsMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses Liberals of wanting new prisons and criticizes opposition to Bill S-2 rather than discussing rehabilitation programs for incarcerated aboriginal women.Now the Liberals are calling for us to build new prisons, Mr. Speaker.
9. deflected
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates adherence to reporting standards without addressing PBO weakening or broken promises.We adhere to those standards. We are pleased to share those.
10. deflected
    Parliamentary Budget OfficerMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats a desire for a non-partisan PBO without addressing attacks or court actions.The Library of Parliament is currently searching for a new Parliamentary Budget Officer.
11. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the drop in refugee numbers due to the Syrian civil war and office closure.There is a civil war in Syria. As a consequence, we had to shut down our embassy and immigration office in Damascus last spring
12. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses meetings with Syrian groups but not the specific refusal to meet listed organizations.I have met with many groups of Syrian Canadians and dozens of Syrian Canadians on this issue in the recent past.
13. misdirected
    Status of WomenMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the question's accusations as ludicrous and pivots to job creation instead of pay equity or EI changes.the accusations made by the member are completely ludicrous.
14. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists other programs instead of addressing renewal of the training transfer.Here are some of the programs we created: the apprenticeship completion grant, which the NDP voted against
15. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Francine Raynault (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer scolds the asker on decorum and pivots to job numbers rather than addressing regional impacts.calling ministers names that do not correspond with their positions does not help decorum in this House whatsoever.
16. partly answered
    Government AppointmentsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses security clearances and resignation but not the Privy Council removal request.Arthur Porter submitted his resignation some time ago.
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    Government AppointmentsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks opposition donations instead of addressing Porter's Privy Council status.why do we not talk about donations that were made to the New Democratic Party by the current leader of the Liberal Party
18. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer covers spectrum auction and past programs but ignores specific northern riding service gaps.There will be a 700 MHz spectrum auction, which will be very effective.
19. deflected
    Parliamentary Budget OfficerMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates intent for non-partisan PBO without addressing consensus requirement in job description.we intend to see a non-partisan, credible source of opinion on fiscal matters in the next Parliamentary Budget Officer.
20. misdirected
    Parliamentary Budget OfficerMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer mocks the asker about robocalls and pivots to jobs instead of job description changes.I know the hon. member is in a grumpy mood ever since he was tagged with the robocalls in his riding
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    Official LanguagesMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Answer criticizes the NDP bill and restates committee process without naming chair, mandate or members.Rather than introducing bills that have been written on the back of a napkin, we want to check the facts.
22. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP as Orange Bloc and pivots to carbon tax instead of addressing worker language rights.The Orange Bloc is spouting the same old rhetoric as the Bloc Québécois.
23. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains online shift and paper options but does not address $100 million cuts or office closures.We certainly encourage Canadians to file online, and more and more are taking advantage of that opportunity
24. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes volunteer program and post office access but ignores office closures and French form shortages.There still is a very robust volunteer program that is supported by CRA in terms of helping seniors.
25. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the individual's situation but reiterates eligibility rules without addressing the request to amend the EI act.An individual simply must have the required number of hours in order to establish a claim.
26. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. François Pilon (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer dismisses the question as ludicrous and pivots to unemployment statistics and job creation instead of defending the EI reforms.that is a ludicrous comment coming from the NDP.
27. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the contrast between EI inspections and funding cuts and instead attacks the NDP's voting record on skills training.The NDP voted against every job creation measure put forward by this government.
28. deflected
    The environmentMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises the accord and criticizes the NDP rather than explaining why consultations were abandoned or why the minister avoided involvement.a concept that is totally foreign to the NDP.
29. partly answered
    Arms TradeMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends Canada's standards and the treaty's scope but does not directly address why bullets are treated differently in risk assessments.Canada already has some of the highest global standards in the export control of munitions.
30. deflected
    Arms TradeMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates support for the treaty and legitimate uses but does not address the claim of a minimal role or undermining efforts in Syria and Mali.Canada continues to support the arms treaty.
31. partly answered
    Arms TradeMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer justifies the delegation choice and restates the position but does not address the accusation of sabotaging negotiations.the composition of Canadian delegations for this type of international gathering is the minister's prerogative and responsibility.
32. misdirected
    Arms TradeMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to anti-crime programs and reducing crime instead of addressing illegal exports or the role of gun lobbyists in negotiations.support provided to partner countries through the anti-crime capacity-building program directly improves security in our hemisphere
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    Foreign AffairsIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's position on Assad without addressing the specific requests for assistance, reunification, or ICC involvement.As far as the International Criminal Court is concerned, we will let the people of Syria decide what Mr. Assad's future is, but let us be very clear: Mr. Assad must go, to bring peace back to Syria.
34. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Tyrone Benskin (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains general EI policy and changes but does not address the specific teacher's case or the claim of making life harder.employment insurance will be available for those who need it in the circumstances they find themselves when they lose their jobs through no fault of their own.
35. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's language and decorum instead of addressing the reform's consequences for workers.what I wish the member opposite would understand is that a gentleman does not call a female cabinet minister names in the House of Commons.
36. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rejects applying Bill 101 and cites administrative burden but does not engage with the request to recognize Quebec's language rights.on the contrary, it would be irresponsible to do as my colleague suggests and apply Bill 101 to federally regulated businesses in Quebec.
37. partly answered
    Champlain BridgeMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states openness to public transit but shifts responsibility back to Quebec without confirming federal commitment to adapt the bridge.The Government of Quebec must indicate the kind of public transit it wants so that we can work to that end.
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Mr. Royal Galipeau (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer focuses on criticizing the phrasing as disrespectful rather than engaging the substance of the EI point of order.To use that word today as a veiled insult to a minister shows a lack of respect.