House opens debate on bill to combat foreign bribery

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1. deflected
   EthicsMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects premise and redirects to separate ethics officers without addressing committee independence claim.The committee consulted widely in the authorship of its report, including with members of the opposition.
2. deflected
   EthicsMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to proposed rule changes and Liberal blocking instead of addressing documents given to RCMP or ethics officers.We have proposed 11 tough new changes that would eliminate the honour system and require senators to have full documentation for every claim they make.
3. misdirected
   41st General ElectionMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the Council of Canadians as hyper-partisan and ignores the judge's finding on lack of cooperation.the case was brought by a hyper-partisan organization, called the Council of Canadians, which failed to produce a single solitary person who was prevented from voting because of a robocall.
4. partly answered
   41st General ElectionMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer quotes ruling to rebut non-cooperation claim but does not address database source allegation.....no finding that the Conservative Party of Canada or any CPC candidates...were directly involved in any campaign to mislead voters.
5. deflected
   EthicsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats consultation claim and repayment explanation without addressing Tkachuk's independence or involvement.The discrepancies in the report reflect the repayment of Mr. Duffy's expenses.
6. deflected
   EthicsMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer pivots to proposed Senate rule changes and Liberal obstruction rather than addressing whitewash or ethical choice.We have proposed 11 new rules, one of which would require senators to provide proof for every one of their expenses.
7. deflected
   EthicsMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer points to ethics officers but evades specific questions on timing, documents, and RCMP provision.the legitimate, open airing of the facts will come from the reviews of the House of Commons independent Ethics Commissioner and the Senate's independent Ethics Officer
8. answered
   EthicsMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly rebuts the claim that the cheque was government property by stating it came from personal resources.The former chief of staff has indicated that he paid out of his personal resources the cost of Mr. Duffy's expenses and that it was a decision that he took sole responsibility for making.
9. misdirected
   41st General ElectionMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the plaintiff organization and claims lack of evidence instead of addressing why Conservatives would celebrate the judgment.the question is that a false and ultra-partisan organization brought forward a case without any evidence.
10. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to past NDP violations of election finance rules rather than addressing delay tactics or electoral reform.The NDP, in accepting $340,000 in illegal union money, broke that law and was forced, after being caught, to give that money back to the illegal donors.
11. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer mocks the NDP over past donations and pivots to the economy instead of addressing Conservative cooperation with Elections Canada.He seems to be confusing it with the thank you letter he got from the separatist Québec solidaire for all his generous donations.
12. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer deflects by attacking an NDP member's own board compensation instead of addressing Senator Gerstein's conduct.It also includes the member for Davenport , from the NDP, who is collecting money from a Canadian crown corporation for his work.
13. partly answered
    EthicsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses Senate reform proposals but does not address the specific question about Senator Duffy's conduct or cover-up.This is precisely why we are working to tighten the rules in the Senate and prevent these kinds of spending abuses in the future.
14. partly answered
    EthicsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing independent reviews and reform bills but avoids committing to a new independent investigation into the cover-up.there are two independent examinations under way right now by the House of Commons independent Ethics Commissioner and the Senate independent Ethics Officer.
15. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to job creation statistics instead of addressing EI changes or the Duffy cheque comparison.Unlike the opposition, we are focused on making sure we create jobs, in fact 900,000 net new jobs since the downturn of the recession.
16. deflected
    EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's position on expense proof rules and ignores the request for all documents related to contacts between the PMO and the senator.The question is whether or not the Liberals will work with us in the Senate to tighten up the rules governing senators' expenses.
17. deflected
    EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer shifts to Senate reform proposals without addressing the claimed abandonment of ethical principles.what is happening is that we have proposed seven different bills to change the Senate.
18. deflected
    41st General ElectionMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses only the court ruling and ignores the questions on withholding documents and the Wright cheque.The judge dismissed that and said that there was "no finding that the Conservative Party of Canada or any CPC candidates...were directly involved in any campaign to mislead voters".
19. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer attacks the opposition's record and location in the House rather than addressing the listed scandals.the reason we are over here and they are way over there in that corner—it is a corner that is well suited for the kinds of people he just described as, the word starts with an "L"
20. deflected
    EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer points to independent officers and proposed rule changes but does not address the specific misconduct allegations against the two senators.the matter in question will be examined by the House of Commons independent Ethics Commissioner and the Senate's independent Ethics Officer.
21. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the appointment process by merit but does not address the claim of stacking with failed candidates and insiders.members of the new Social Security Tribunal are appointed by merit and undergo a rigorous selection process.
22. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reiterates the rigorous process and qualifications but ignores the request to repay alleged illegal donations.What matters to us is ensuring that the people who make decisions on these matters that are important to people, who are dependent on them for their livelihood in vulnerable times, are people who are capable and qualified.
23. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Alain Giguère (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends one appointee and attacks the questioner for contempt rather than addressing the merit versus patronage issue.These people are outstanding citizens. They have done great things for Canada and for their communities and are committed to doing more public service.
24. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer dismisses the premise without confirming or denying any investigation into ACOA rule-bending.Canadians deserve legitimate questions. The reality is, not that version of reality, but reality—
25. answered
    Government AccountabilityMs. Hélène LeBlanc (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly claims cooperation and document provision in response to the refusal allegation.Various departments are co-operating with the acting Parliamentary Budget Officer.
26. deflected
    Government AccountabilityMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the court ruling by claiming prior response and pivoting to a database.I have already answered that question.
27. misdirected
    Government ExpendituresMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to praising the budget and criticizing opposition instead of addressing lost funds or accountability.I see no reason on earth why the opposition should not be applauding it instead of fighting against it.
28. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the lost money claim and focuses on committee process and fiscal promises.this budget implementation bill has gone to several committees so that it can receive more debate and input from Canadians.
29. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends document provision but then attacks the asker on an unrelated aboriginal women's rights issue.Why does the member not support aboriginal women having the rights that she takes for granted?
30. misdirected
    Public Works and Government ServicesLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses CRA processing sites instead of addressing the sale of post office buildings.The creation of a second T3 processing site is in line with CRA best practices and would allow CRA to maintain a high standard of service for Canadians.
31. partly answered
    SyriaMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes existing humanitarian aid but does not address matching specific donations.Canada is providing food, water, medical care and safety for victims of this crisis.
32. answered
    SyriaMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses assistance to Turkey and Syrian refugees with specific figures.we are proud to have provided more than $48.5 million in humanitarian assistance, including help to Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries, such as Turkey.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Ted Hsu (Liberal) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes safety and regulator but avoids addressing the question about environmental assessments being important or the 'diss' comment.We have an independent regulator to look at the issue.
34. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.Responds with general policy on refugee claims without addressing the specific individual's situation or the noted contradiction.Typically, failed refugee claimants have as many as seven negative judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative decisions before they face deportation.
35. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Francine Raynault (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The response ignores the question about specific cuts and instead promotes job creation while criticizing the NDP.However, Quebeckers do not want to engage in old constitutional battles, as the NDP would like to do.
36. deflected
    EthicsMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots entirely to Senate reform instead of addressing the Prime Minister's knowledge or control over his office regarding scandals.Canadians should control the Senate.
37. answered
    Air TransportationMr. Bruce Hyer (Independent) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the user-pay system and contrasts with US model, addressing the taxation issue.Canada works on a user-pay system.