Commons backs extended sittings as ethics questions dominate question period

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1. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates a prior quote without addressing the credibility of the Senate committee or naming the bodies.What I did say yesterday was, and I quote: "Furthermore, this matter has been referred to two independent bodies for review"
2. partly answered
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer addresses the independence claim by noting opposition members on the committee but avoids confirming control.There will be members of the opposition, of political parties, on that committee.
3. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats denial of a legal document without addressing release of the trust document or cheque.I said that our understanding was that there was no such legal document.
4. deflected
   EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to ethics legislation and cooperation instead of confirming absence of all PMO documents.This matter has been referred to her, and the government is prepared to fully co-operate as she looks into this issue.
5. deflected
   EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer repeats a narrow denial without naming anyone who has knowledge of the scandal.No one in the government is aware of any agreement or any legal document with respect to this payment.
6. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the final report outcome instead of identifying who ordered changes to the Duffy report.As I understand it, the report did, in the end, reflect the fact that a repayment had been made.
7. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to general principles about public service rather than naming who ordered leniency on Duffy.People should be working to advance the public interest and not to advance their own interests.
8. answered
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the Prime Minister learned of the payment from media and was not consulted.At a press conference just a few moments ago, responding to questions from the media, the Prime Minister indicated that he was not consulted, nor was he asked to sign off on it, nor would he have signed off on it.
9. deflected
   EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refers the matter to the ethics officer without addressing the call for police involvement or committee membership.this matter has been referred to the ethics officer, Mary Dawson, for review, as it properly should be.
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the Prime Minister's lack of prior knowledge but ignores questions about others in the PMO or Senate involvement.It was very clear that he was not consulted about this payment.
11. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the Prime Minister's unawareness without addressing who in the PMO knew or authorized the deal.the Prime Minister was unaware of this payment.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer focuses on Nigel Wright's sole responsibility but avoids confirming awareness of other cheques or transfers.Nigel Wright accepted sole responsibility for his action.
13. deflected
    EthicsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights the ethics watchdog but does not confirm submission of any documents to the commissioner.it was this government that brought in an independent and strengthened ethics watchdog.
14. partly answered
    EthicsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the committee report outcome but sidesteps PMO awareness of in-camera meetings.the committee has now publicly reported.
15. deflected
    JusticeMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes referral to the ethics officer and non-direction of police but does not commit to calling the RCMP.This matter has been referred to her.
16. deflected
    JusticeMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites confidence in the ethics process without conceding possible criminality or calling the RCMP.We have confidence in the process in place.
17. deflected
    EthicsMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer shifts to past joint work and blames Liberal senators instead of addressing the timing of any ethical lapse.One of the things that we fought for was to have an independent Senate ethics officer that was combined with an independent House ethics officer.
18. deflected
    EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes Wright's resignation and an independent review but does not address producing the cheque or confirming its existence.An independent officer of Parliament will have the opportunity to review this matter, and we look forward to her reporting back to Parliament in short order.
19. deflected
    EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promises cooperation with the ethics officer but avoids any commitment to release the specific email or documents.obviously the government, as it always does, will co-operate fully with the independent parliamentary ethics officer.
20. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the prior response and pivots to the government's past bill while denying knowledge of a legal agreement.In fact, it was this government that introduced a bill providing for an independent ethics watchdog for the House of Commons.
21. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the consolidation for efficiency and states third parties can still advocate, but does not address the no-direct-communication order.Third-party groups will continue to be able to advocate on behalf of their clients.
22. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer describes the new tribunal's selection process but ignores the donations violation and demand to return funds.the members of the Social Security Tribunal are, of course, appointed through a rigorous process, a rigorous selection process that ensures that they have to meet specific experience and competence--
23. answered
    Government AppointmentsMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly cites the independent report finding no political influence and notes actions taken on recommendations.The Public Service Commission report clearly states, "No evidence was found to support allegations of political influence in the ACOA investigations."
24. deflected
    EthicsMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer pivots to promoting the Canada job grant instead of addressing the claim that rule-breaking has become the norm.this year, the government is implementing new measures to help Canadians, including the new Canada job grant, in order to help Canadians get training so they can find a job or find a better job.
25. answered
    Science and TechnologyMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The minister directly affirms understanding and cites specific investments made.Mr. Speaker, of course, we do.
26. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). loaded question.Response pivots to criticizing NDP voting record rather than addressing the reported decline.the problem actually is that every time we provide new funding and investment, the NDP votes against it.
27. deflected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights NDP opposition to the bill instead of committing to further action on harassment.Unfortunately, the NDP voted against it and put nothing in its place.
28. misdirected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Response congratulates the member on her child then redirects responsibility to the commissioner.I would like to welcome the member back to the House and congratulate her on the birth of her child.
29. deflected
    EthicsMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer refers to the Prime Minister's earlier press conference without addressing the specific questions raised.the Prime Minister spoke to this issue at a press conference earlier today.
30. answered
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Minister directly states that no one in government is aware of any such legal document.I have been very clear. No one in this government is aware of any legal document with respect to this payment.
31. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). loaded question.Response emphasizes the government's plan and statistics instead of addressing new barriers or costs.In fact, thanks to our plan for faster family reunification, we are on track to cut the backlog and wait times in half so families will be reunited with their parents and grandparents.
32. deflected
    EthicsMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again refers only to the Prime Minister's press conference without engaging the question.I think the Prime Minister spoke to that issue at a press conference with journalists earlier today.
33. answered
    HousingMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states the jurisdictional reason for no federal assistance and points to the provincial program.the pyrrhotite problem falls under provincial jurisdiction.
34. deflected
    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses budget renewals but ignores the requests to table the report and consider its specific recommendations.Economic action plan 2013 renewed the homelessness partnership strategy and it renewed the affordable housing agreements.
35. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the processing change as an efficiency measure and confirms third-party advocacy remains possible.we are consolidating EI processing to ensure the system is more effective and efficient for all Canadians.