House debates budget bill as opposition presses on foreign workers and missing funds

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Government ExpendituresThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the question by focusing on the Auditor General's lack of red flags instead of addressing the location of the funds.the Auditor General clearly said that these reports raise no red flags.
2. deflected
   Government ExpendituresThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Responds by correcting the characterization but avoids agreeing or disagreeing with the minister's statement.that of course is simply not accurate.
3. misdirected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Turns to criticizing the NDP's actions rather than explaining the Prime Minister's statements or actions.while, by the way, the NDP has been writing to us demanding more temporary foreign workers for its ridings.
4. misdirected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Focuses on NDP opposition instead of addressing whether information was hidden.Guess who opposed that? The NDP opposed it.
5. misdirected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Deflects by pointing to NDP's requests rather than detailing actions taken for Albertans.It is his own party, writing the government, demanding that in the highest unemployment regions in the country we bring in more temporary foreign workers.
6. misdirected
   Government AdvertisingMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Lists Liberal oppositions instead of explaining how ads help.The Liberal Party is apparently against the adoption expense tax credit,
7. deflected
   Government AdvertisingMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to election results and tax cuts without providing requested examples.what Canadians clearly have told this party in three successive general elections is that, unlike the Liberal government, we want to see taxes lowered in this country.
8. deflected
   Government AdvertisingMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids the question about ads by reiterating tax policies and economic pride.Canadians want this government to continue to lower taxes and oppose the tax increases being proposed by the opposition parties
9. deflected
   Science and TechnologyMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies cuts occurred and pivots to praising NRC refocus without addressing why basic research was cut.Mr. Speaker, no such thing is happening.
10. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes government strategy and attacks the NDP instead of explaining the shift away from basic research.
11. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses repayment commitment but ignores penalties and why senators face no consequences for fraud.The Senate committee will review the audit, and of course that will be released to the public shortly.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats commitment to repayment but avoids addressing handover to RCMP or stopping Senate fraud.our message is clear: we are committed to ensuring that all expenses are appropriate, and we expect all of the incorrectly claimed money to be reimbursed after the audit is complete.
13. partly answered
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes prior discussions and reforms but does not explain the year-long delay in acting on the program abuses.the immigration minister and I have been talking about this problem for a year now.
14. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP for requesting foreign workers instead of explaining inaction after the May 2012 memo.Meanwhile, the NDP continues to write us letters asking for temporary foreign workers in their regions and ridings where the unemployment rate is often very high.
15. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer blames the NDP and repeats reform claims instead of addressing ignored warnings about Canadian job losses.Not only that, but they continue to write us asking—demanding, in fact—more temporary foreign workers in their own ridings to fill jobs, even though the unemployment rate can be in the double digits.
16. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's timing instead of addressing why the government failed to act on the memo to protect Canadian jobs.Why did it take a year for the NDP to catch up with reality?
17. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer mocks the questioner instead of addressing the employment policy issue raised.the wise words of this member and his reputation for substance and wisdom—
18. partly answered
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses PRPPs but ignores the broader attacks on income trusts and OAS.This is another option for Canadians to help save for their retirement.
19. deflected
    PensionsMr. Massimo Pacetti (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to budget support and defends the funds without addressing the Quebec-specific attack.$8.8 billion was allocated to labour-sponsored funds in Quebec, in order to invest in businesses, and that amount will remain.
20. answered
    EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains programs for student jobs and notes opposition to them.we are trying to help young Canadians connect with jobs.
21. deflected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts responsibility to the Commissioner and criticizes the NDP vote rather than addressing the gag order claim.Issues with respect to human resources and the management of the RCMP are the responsibility of the Commissioner.
22. misdirected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the member of making things up and attacks her instead of clarifying the testimony policy.I do not know why that member is making this up.
23. answered
    Statistics CanadaMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly denies the premise about the code of conduct restricting speech.The code does not in any way prevent employees from talking to the media or attending conferences.
24. deflected
    Statistics CanadaMr. Dan Harris (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the survey data but ignores the muzzling and Statistics Canada quote entirely.Statistics Canada has already said that the national household survey will yield useful, usable information and data that will meet the needs of users.
25. answered
    Library and Archives CanadaMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly addresses the spending concern by stating it is outside the mandate and action will be taken.Mr. Speaker, clearly this kind of spending by the head of Library and Archives Canada is outside the mandate of Library and Archives Canada, and I will be speaking to him very soon.
26. answered
    Library and Archives CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly addresses the spending concern by stating it is not responsible and action will be taken.Mr. Speaker, as I just told his colleague from Davenport , this is not responsible spending by the head of Library and Archives Canada, and I will be speaking to him very soon.
27. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses pipeline safety rules and inspections but does not directly respond to the accusation of disobeying rules.Mr. Speaker, companies in Canada are obviously required to comply with the National Energy Board rules and regulations.
28. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids the question by attacking the NDP instead of addressing pipeline safety oversight.Perhaps at some point, the New Democrats could join with us as we protect the environment and develop the resource industry across this country, which they hate.
29. deflected
    Tourism IndustryMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer changes subject to emerging markets and personal travel rather than addressing the drop in rankings or budget cuts.I am pleased to tell my hon. colleague that I recently had the opportunity to travel to India with the Canadian Tourism Commission.
30. deflected
    Tourism IndustryWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates the CTC mandate without addressing the drop in international visits or budget comparisons.I just want to let my colleague know that the mandate of the Canadian Tourism Commission is not to promote tourism in Canada.
31. answered
    Tourism IndustryMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the wharf closure by citing safety as the primary focus and next steps with authorities.Mr. Speaker, I assure the member opposite that we take the safety of the users as our primary focus.
32. partly answered
    Tourism IndustryMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses the wharf's purpose and fishing use but does not commit to immediate repairs or other wharves.Mr. Speaker, I know the member opposite is fully aware what the role of the small craft harbour is and our primary focus is core harbour fishing wharves.
33. partly answered
    Library and Archives CanadaMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer commits to a conversation on spending priorities but does not address the specific Spanish lessons or Mr. Caron.I will be having that conversation with the head of Library and Archives Canada.
34. deflected
    PensionsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains provincial consensus requirements then pivots to promoting the pooled registered pension plan instead of addressing the roadblocks claim.In the meantime, we had consensus amongst all of the finance ministers to move forward with the pooled registered pension plan, and that is what we have done.
35. deflected
    JusticeMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions industry efforts and then shifts to promoting a fourth wireless competitor rather than addressing support for Bill C-482.As far as wireless services are concerned, we will have a fourth player across the country in order to offer affordable prices, better competition and better choices for consumers.
36. answered
    Government ProgramsMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly rejects the premise of privatization and explains the government's approach to working with sectors on social finance.Our government wants to work with all sectors, non-profit and private alike, to develop and identify good ideas for improving life for the least fortunate, whether they are homeless or have a disability.