Commons limits debate on witness protection bill

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1. misdirected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer briefly notes inappropriateness then pivots entirely to attacking the NDP leader on Montreal corruption.What is it about corruption in Montreal that the NDP leader is trying to hide?
2. deflected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses campaign funding rules but avoids the specific question about Senator Brown's election travel expenses.the money used to pay for all Conservative campaign expenditures during the 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2011 elections was our money.
3. answered
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the government's position on severance without evasion or redirection.Mr. Wright will receive only what is required by law and nothing more.
4. misdirected
   EthicsMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The response repeats the legal position then immediately attacks the NDP leader on an unrelated corruption issue.What is it about corruption in Montreal that the NDP leader is trying to cover up and who is he trying to cover up for his advantage?
5. misdirected
   EthicsMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the legal stance then shifts to demanding the NDP leader address Montreal corruption.However, equally, if the NDP members want to be so strident about accountability of people in public life, it would be great if they would find out from their leader, and if their leader would come clean with Canadians, who he is covering up for in Montreal
6. misdirected
   EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes Wright's responsibility then pivots to attacking a Liberal senator's offshore account.Speaking of the question of responsibility that the member for Wascana raises, where is the responsibility and accountability in the Liberal Party for one of their Liberal senators, Senator Merchant, who is hiding $1.7 million, that we know of, in an offshore account, avoiding paying taxes in our country.
7. misdirected
   EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions the RCMP referral but then redirects to criticizing Liberal senators on offshore accounts.Speaking again of appropriate action, the member for Wascana used the word "repudiate". Will the Liberals repudiate a Liberal senator who is hiding $1.7 million in an offshore account?
8. deflected
   EthicsStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers the legality question to the RCMP then turns to questioning Liberal senators instead of answering.Is that illegal, yes or no? I have a simple question for the Liberals. Hiding $1.7 million from taxpayers, is it illegal, yes or no?
9. answered
   41st General ElectionMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms that Senate expenses must be for Senate duties and states compliance with election laws.Senate expenses should be used for Senate duties.
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references the Prime Minister's prior statement then pivots to attacking the NDP on tax issues.For New Democrats to get up in the House and be so self-righteous about the interests of taxpayers while not paying their own taxes takes quite a bit of gall.
11. deflected
    EthicsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives a brief timeline then shifts to accusing the NDP leader of hiding corruption.Now, what we need to hear is what the NDP leader knew about corruption in Montreal.
12. deflected
    EthicsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the Wallin question and instead lists facts about the NDP leader and Montreal corruption.To not report the crime of a bribe is totally irresponsible.
13. partly answered
    EthicsMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms a personal cheque and sole responsibility but omits timing and exact recipient details.it is our understanding that it was a personal cheque.
14. answered
    JusticeMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains that independent bodies will examine the matter and the government will cooperate.They will examine this matter, as they should and as taxpayers expect.
15. deflected
    EthicsMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins with a commitment to provide information then diverts to criticizing the NDP leader.in the exact opposite of the way that the leader of the NDP failed to come forward on corruption in Laval in the city of Montreal.
16. deflected
    EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies further RCMP contact then accuses NDP members of corrupt tax behaviour.What is really corrupt about their behaviour in this file is that an NDP member of Parliament did not pay his taxes
17. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the ethics scandal query and pivots to attacking the NDP on taxes.What is appalling is New Democrats putting forward a bill of artists' resale rights and pretending to stand up for artists when all they are doing is standing up for their right to avoid paying taxes.
18. misdirected
    EthicsBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the yes/no question on firing and instead attacks on tax legislation.This is an attack on members of Parliament who put forward legislation to avoid having to pay taxes themselves.
19. misdirected
    EthicsBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the question briefly then diverts to attacking Liberals on unrelated senator issues.We deserve answers on that as well.
20. misdirected
    EthicsBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer corrects a detail but immediately shifts to attacking Liberals instead of tabling documents.However, that is not the case with the Liberal Party, considering that a Liberal senator is hiding $1.7 million from taxpayers who have to pay their taxes.
21. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific audit question by citing legal proceedings and independence.It is my understanding that the matter is subject to an ongoing legal proceeding, so we cannot comment on it.
22. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again cites board responsibility and legal proceedings to avoid addressing timing or transparency.it is my understanding that it is subject to an ongoing legal proceeding and we cannot comment on it.
23. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer redirects the question to the crown corporation without providing any update.Any questions concerning ECBC should be directed to Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation.
24. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise outright and accuses the asker of falsehood rather than fully addressing responsibility.What the hon. member is alleging is completely false, and he knows it.
25. deflected
    International Co-operationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing the minister's office involvement by claiming an error and pivoting to attack the opposition.Unlike the opposition leader, who chose deliberately to hide information from the authorities for 17 years, we will continue to be open and transparent.
26. deflected
    International Co-operationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the error claim and shifts to criticizing the opposition leader instead of addressing ministerial responsibility.We wish the Leader of the Opposition would come clean with why it was that, for 17 years, he chose deliberately to hide information from the authorities.
27. misdirected
    LabourMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the privacy concerns and instead attacks the NDP on unrelated financial matters while promoting the bill.the NDP says that it refuses to accept envelopes, but did it not accept an envelope with $300,00 in illegal union money?
28. misdirected
    LabourMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the question about the Prime Minister's chief of staff and attacks the NDP for opposing the bill.Why is the NDP working against the will of 97% of Quebecers and the grand majority of Canadians, along with unelected senators, in order to block a bill that has been passed by this House and that workers and taxpayers are demanding?
29. deflected
    Government AppointmentsGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as nonsense and directs the asker to read the report without addressing the payment or hiring details.The reality is that if the hon. member had read the report, he would have seen that the report stated there was no interference from the ministers or their political staff.
30. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the premise of the question and insults the asker rather than explaining the hiring or salary.when the hon. member engages in a fishing expedition, he should try better bait.
31. answered
    JusticeMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the bill is before the Senate and will be considered in due course.
32. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges priority for government bills but does not explain inaction on this specific bill.Certainly, government bills are, of course, our first priority.
33. deflected
    PrivacyCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms privacy commitment and implementation of recommendations but ignores the query on who gave instructions and any discipline.we take Canadians' right to privacy very seriously.
34. deflected
    HousingMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general budget renewals and priorities but provides no confirmation on job impacts in Quebec or Sherbrooke.We will be focused on making sure that we renew these projects.
35. misdirected
    Mining IndustryMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes mining benefits then attacks the NDP instead of addressing corporate standards abroad.The Canadian mining sector needs to take no advice from the NDP.
36. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites report dates and promotes the jobs grant while avoiding the claim that EI reform pushes workers into poverty.Our government's main priorities are jobs, growth and long-term prosperity.