Commons advances Combating Terrorism Act as NDP cites hidden agendas

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. misdirected
   TaxationMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks NDP tax plans instead of addressing claims about the budget.I know that the NDP wants to increase the GST by more than $10 billion, impose a carbon tax of more than $20 billion and tax job creators to the tune of more than $30 billion.
2. misdirected
   TaxationMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks NDP tax plans instead of addressing specific budget tax measures cited.The NDP wants a $10 billion increase in the GST, $20 billion in carbon taxes, and $30 billion in additional taxes for job creators and employers.
3. deflected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states no wrongdoing then pivots to attacking NDP on taxes rather than staying on the hiring issue.Let me return, for a moment, to taxes.
4. partly answered
   Elections CanadaMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the suggestions and states they will be considered in a future proposal.We will consider these suggestions put forward by the Chief Electoral Officer, and that comprehensive proposal will be put forward in due course.
5. misdirected
   Elections CanadaMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP on donations instead of addressing the request for stronger election fraud measures.talking about electoral fraud, it was the NDP that accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal donations from big union bosses.
6. deflected
   International Co-operationRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends aid spending efficiency without addressing the UN convention withdrawal or domestic program cuts.In this case, this organization spends less than 20% of the funds that we send on programming.
7. misdirected
   Elections CanadaRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party instead of addressing Conservative election issues raised.about robocalls, it is in fact the Liberal Party that is the party actually convicted on this matter.
8. misdirected
   Elections CanadaMr. Massimo Pacetti (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party on past issues instead of addressing the Elections Canada report recommendations.When it comes to electoral fraud, it is important to remember that the $40 million that the Liberal Party stole from Canadian taxpayers has still not been recovered.
9. misdirected
   Elections CanadaMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the question on election authority and instead attacks the NDP on unrelated donations.in light of recent events, such as the NDP accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal donations from its big union bosses
10. deflected
    Elections CanadaMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates that recommendations are under review without addressing the delay or fraud issue raised.a report was tabled just yesterday by the Chief Electoral Officer and we are considering those recommendations
11. answered
    Government AppointmentsMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the patronage allegation by citing the independent investigation's findings.the independent investigation by the Public Service Commission did not find any evidence of wrongdoing or influence on the part of the minister or his political staff
12. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to praising the minister instead of addressing the hiring or patronage claims.they can trust Peter Penashue because he is, has been and will be in the future, delivering for Labrador
13. partly answered
    International Co-operationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains the withdrawal rationale and redirects to other aid efforts but does not address the broken promise claim.Membership in this convention was costly for Canadians and showed few results
14. deflected
    International Co-operationMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.Answer emphasizes alternative spending priorities without addressing reinstatement of the convention.we are making Canada's aid dollars more effective, focused and accountable
15. deflected
    TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights past tax reductions instead of addressing the specific budget pages cited.Through our low tax plan in consecutive budgets, we have reduced the tax burden on an ordinary family of four by over $3,000
16. deflected
    TaxationMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the NDP's tax plans rather than confirming or denying the safety deposit box tax increase.I know the only plan of the NDP is to increase taxes and increase costs on Canadians
17. deflected
    TaxationMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores tax increases and pivots to attacking NDP instead.It is about time the NDP stops trashing Canada and support it.
18. misdirected
    Elections CanadaMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the member but attacks Liberals rather than addressing Elections Canada request.He has nothing to learn from the Liberals on working hard to deliver for his people.
19. partly answered
    Elections CanadaMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the investigation finding but not the call to remove appointee or drop appeal.the independent investigation by the Public Service Commission did not find any evidence of any wrongdoing or influence on the part of the minister or his political staff in this matter.
20. partly answered
    Official LanguagesStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights the new plan but skips specific questions on cuts, English training funds, and marine centre closure.This shows our government's ongoing commitment to protecting, promoting and celebrating Canada's official languages.
21. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks NDP support for protesters instead of addressing nation-to-nation negotiations.the NDP continues to support the position and the likes of protesters who, yesterday in Winnipeg, shut down a first nation mother who was simply asking to have the same rights
22. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the questioner personally rather than addressing respect or relationship rebuilding.that is coming from a member who says he belongs to Canada's first nation and who is rising to prevent and lessen the right of a woman
23. misdirected
    Human RightsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer changes subject to unrelated divorce bill and criticizes opposition instead of addressing the grant.Why does the hon. member not get up on his feet and get this bill passed so that it would benefit everyone?
24. misdirected
    Human RightsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again pivots to urging support for divorce bill instead of explaining the grant to discriminatory institution.The hon. member cannot talk out of both sides of his mouth.
25. deflected
    The BudgetMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats general talking points about jobs without addressing the specific budget cuts mentioned.economic action plan 2013 is about jobs, growth and long-term prosperity.
26. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids the question about consultation and respect by focusing on safety measures.We have a very good system for dealing with oil spills.
27. answered
    HealthMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states there is no danger and confirms with agencies.Yesterday, the Public Health Agency and public safety officials confirmed that there was no danger to the public.
28. partly answered
    HealthMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.Mentions regulations but does not directly respond to the mandatory duty claim.The regulations that we brought in last year significantly reduced not only greenhouse gases but other toxins.
29. deflected
    TelecommunicationsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). loaded question.Deflects by praising their actions without addressing the recent developments.Our government has worked very hard to increase competition in the Canadian wireless sector to improve the choices and reduce prices for Canadian families
30. misdirected
    Library and Archives CanadaMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts blame to Liberals and avoids direct response on the code.it was in fact in 2004 under Bill C-11 that the Liberals mandated that crown corporations have these codes of conduct.
31. misdirected
    Human RightsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids condemning the funding by pivoting to a different bill.If it is sincere about moving forward on this, let us get this bill passed at all stages.
32. deflected
    Gasoline PricesMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Does not address the call for ombudsman, instead highlights other measures and opposition.We strengthened the powers of the Competition Bureau and brought in the Fairness at the Pumps Act.
33. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer denies premise and pivots to budget support and consultation instead of addressing the funding gap.The fact of the matter is, first of all, that the premise of her question is totally false.
34. answered
    EmploymentMr. Jean-François Larose (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer details specific actions taken by Service Canada and community groups to support affected workers.Information sessions have been scheduled to provide details, benefits, programs and support services for the constituents in this riding.
35. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Rathika Sitsabaiesan (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists programs but deflects by criticizing NDP instead of committing to collaboration.I encourage the NDP members to get on board instead of raising taxes.
36. misdirected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Bloc's separatism rather than addressing negotiations with Quebec.The hon. member's party wants to separate Quebec from Canada.
37. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer directly apologizes and clarifies the remark without evasion.I extend my deepest apology if he was offended by my remarks.
38. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer provides the legislative agenda and responds to the Easter wishes.This afternoon, we will continue the third reading debate on Bill S-9 , the nuclear terrorism act.
39. deflected
    PrivilegeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer interrupts with a personal attack instead of engaging the privilege point.This guy should not have started it—
40. misdirected
    PrivilegeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer accuses NDP of hypocrisy rather than addressing the privilege concern raised.It is me responding to the opposition and asking why they are continually on a sanctimonious high horse saying "Do as I say, not as I do".
41. deflected
    PrivilegeMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the offered mutual agreement to end the practice and instead redirects to committee while criticizing the member's accusation.I welcome the member's kind spirit that he offers here, but the fact remains this is a question for the committee, and I hope we will see the same spirit reign at committee.