Commons debates motion to curb temporary foreign worker program abuse

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1. partly answered
   Canada-U.S. RelationsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses solidarity but provides no details on consular services or assistance steps.It appears that no Canadians were seriously injured or killed in yesterday's attack, but that does not affect the fact that we are heartbroken as Canadians.
2. deflected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids mechanisms by restating the mandate and budget 2013 reforms without specifics.That is why budget 2013 contains reforms that will enable us to talk about these issues, develop policies, make investments and take the steps necessary to create jobs for Canadians.
3. misdirected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's consistency instead of addressing the fast-track process.We have letters from eight NDP members of Parliament who have asked for temporary foreign workers to be brought in to their constituencies.
4. deflected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to budget 2013 and the Canada job grant without addressing the approval process misuse.We want to ensure we have full-time, well-paying jobs for Canadians.
5. misdirected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP plan and tax policies rather than responding to economic targets and job losses.What was the NDP plan? It was tabled by the finance critic for the NDP.
6. misdirected
   TaxationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks Liberal tax history instead of addressing the new tariff tax.It was the member for Papineau who first ran for election back in 2006, and he said he ran on that platform because he was inspired by the Liberals' green shift, which was a carbon tax.
7. deflected
   TaxationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates tax cuts and job growth without confirming or reversing the new tax.We have cut the GST and taxes on consumers.
8. deflected
   TaxationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to listing trade agreements without addressing the tariff increase or middle-class tax.We are at the table negotiating TPP; we are at the Canada–Europe free trade agreement; we are the party of NAFTA and FTA in ensuring that—
9. deflected
   Food SafetyMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects premise of hidden cuts and pivots to general claims of increases without addressing the $38M figure or staff reductions.There is absolutely nothing hidden, Mr. Speaker.
10. deflected
    Food SafetyMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects premise outright and shifts to future supplementary estimates and NDP voting record instead of addressing job cuts or committee appearance.It would come as no surprise, Mr. Speaker, that I completely reject the premise of that question.
11. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses tax rates and international evasion resources but ignores specific CRA cuts to investigative services and the Montreal centre closure.All the efficiencies identified in budget 2013 apply only to internal operations and will not affect CRA's audit or enforcement capabilities.
12. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats internal efficiencies claim and past achievements but does not acknowledge or refute the specific compliance and reporting section cuts cited.efficiencies identified in the budget apply only to internal operations.
13. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the budget tax hikes on consumer goods and instead attacks NDP carbon tax plans without addressing the question.that is pretty incredible coming from the NDP that wants to, first of all, put a carbon tax on every item that Canadians purchase.
14. deflected
    TaxationMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to defending the low-tax plan and job creation while avoiding any discussion of the specific tax increases on pages 331-332.The hon. member has been giving speeches in the House and meeting with her constituents and explaining to them that this is a continuation of a low-tax plan.
15. misdirected
    TaxationMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP tax policies and claims tax reductions for seniors but does not address OAS changes or new taxes on seniors' everyday items.If the NDP were ever allowed to impose taxes on Canadians, and God forbid, I am not sure where seniors would be other than in the poor house
16. misdirected
    The EconomyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes the IMF interpretation and highlights credit ratings but does not engage with austerity measures or the downgraded GDP forecast.the hon. member must have been reading a different IMF report from the one I was reading.
17. deflected
    The EconomyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the economic action plan and IMF quote but avoids addressing the specific concerns about tariffs and net benefit test.there is a plan. It is the economic action plan, and the NDP has voted against it every single time.
18. deflected
    TaxationJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the low-tax plan narrative without addressing the specific tariff increases on household items mentioned.We are one of the few countries that has been able to reduce taxes as our economy continues to grow and as the number of jobs in this country continues to grow.
19. deflected
    TaxationDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer is incomplete and does not engage with the question on tariff taxes.
20. deflected
    TaxationRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to opposition voting record instead of addressing the tariff tax increases.I should remind you that the NDP and the Liberals voted against every tax reduction that we have put forward.
21. answered
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly corrects the premise about paying foreign workers less and outlines review plans.Contrary to recent reports and indeed what the hon. member has just said, employers cannot pay temporary foreign workers less than they would pay a Canadian doing the same job.
22. answered
    EmploymentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists specific programs and grants introduced to support apprenticeships and training.one of the first things that our government did when we first became government was to introduce the apprenticeship incentive grant.
23. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains EI purpose without addressing the IMF criticism or admitting to cuts.EI is a program that is there to support Canadians financially when they have lost a job through no fault of their own.
24. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates EI goals without engaging the austerity or IMF points raised.we are choosing to help the unemployed find work in their field and in their region.
25. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer expresses sympathy and defers to provincial investigation without addressing federal oversight or immediate action.I have written to the Ontario health minister to voice my concerns. I have also instructed Health Canada officials to co-operate fully with the investigation which the Wynne government is leading.
26. deflected
    HealthMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states issue falls under provincial jurisdiction and defers to ongoing review without outlining a federal plan.the issue of patient care in hospitals, the practice of pharmacy and admixing all fall under provincial jurisdiction.
27. misdirected
    HealthMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Question assumes minister does not care and attacks the member; answer attacks the questioner's interpretations instead of addressing port responsibility.People need to understand that the hon. member is making interpretations and wants to judge the whole matter.
28. deflected
    HealthMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids direct action by criticizing NDP centralization and deferring to port board instead of stating minister's plans.unlike the NDP, we are not going to try to take over the management of the port's day-to-day operations when there are people in place to do that work.
29. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Question accuses government of distrust and mess; answer attacks the asker for inconsistency rather than addressing parliamentary review.Let us face it, the hon. member is blowing out of both sides.
30. partly answered
    EmploymentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges problems and references budget 2013 changes but provides no timeline or details on fixing the program.We are aware that there are problems with the program. That is why, in budget 2013, we announced that we would make changes.
31. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promises future reform proposals without addressing the delay or specific timeline requested.Our government will introduce comprehensive election reform proposals to increase accountability, accessibility, and integrity in Canada's elections system.
32. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats promise of reform and references Guelph investigation but gives no date for legislation.As I said, our government will introduce a comprehensive elections reform proposal to increase accountability, accessibility, and integrity in Canada's election system.
33. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer opens by attacking the questioner rather than addressing the requested commitment.to put it politely, it takes some gall.
34. partly answered
    Government ServicesMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The response explains the job figures but does not admit misleading the House or redo the math as asked.The fact is there are 19,200 positions being reduced.
35. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The minister clarifies the wage condition but does not admit to making things up or fixing a mess.this situation applies if, and only if, within that company other Canadians doing the very same job are being paid that wage.
36. answered
    International Co-operationMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the criteria for prioritizing effective aid over treaty costs.That is making Canada's assistance more effective and efficient so we can dedicate those resources to the people most in need.
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Russ Hiebert (Conservative). substantive question.The response addresses a prior privilege matter on members' statements instead of the motion on archives.I rise today to speak to the privilege raised prior to our break regarding Standing Order 31, known as members' statements.