Government moves time allocation on budget bill amid opposition protests

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1. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives a general policy statement instead of providing the requested date.the Prime Minister has always been very clear.
2. misdirected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the recusal question and attacks the asker about an unrelated past event.Why did he take 17 long years before telling the police that he had been offered a bribe by the former mayor of Laval?
3. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses party funds generally then pivots to attacking the NDP leader on an unrelated matter.The leader of the NDP still has not come clean with Canadians.
4. deflected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses independent bodies but avoids confirming RCMP contact and attacks the NDP.In the spirit of co-operation, maybe of the leader of the NDP should co-operate with the Charbonneau commission
5. deflected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the Prime Minister's position without details on the conversation and attacks the asker.What honest people should also do is not wait 17 long years when they were offered a bribe
6. deflected
   EthicsBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends existing processes and shifts to criticizing the Liberal Party on tax havens.I wish the Liberal Party would co-operate with investigations into secret trust funds and offshore tax havens, too.
7. deflected
   EthicsBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer supports current reviews and redirects to Liberal offshore tax issues instead of addressing a public inquiry.What we would like to see from the Liberal Party of Canada is for its members to come clean about the offshore tax havens with millions of dollars.
8. deflected
   EthicsBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer recounts past legislation and blames the Liberal Senate rather than addressing the call for a single inquiry.
9. deflected
   EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response restates a general position then pivots to attacking the NDP instead of addressing the specific discussion with Duffy.We would like to see the NDP follow the Prime Minister 's lead, answer the questions and say why it took 17 long years for Canadians not to be able to learn about these frauds.
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states Wright took responsibility but does not address who authorized negotiations with Duffy.Nigel Wright has taken sole responsibility.
11. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response directly states no commitments were made and that the Prime Minister was unaware of the deal.the Prime Minister was unaware of this deal until Wednesday, May 15.
12. deflected
    EthicsMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses expense reviews but does not address whether the Prime Minister spoke to Wallin.the Senator's expenses have been referred to the Board of Internal Economy in the other place.
13. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response acknowledges disappointment but immediately shifts to criticism of the NDP.no one is more disappointed than the Prime Minister about this conduct.
14. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response reiterates disappointment then pivots to attacking the NDP rather than explaining the refusal to express regret.I answered the question as directly as I could.
15. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives a general principle on expenses but does not identify who handled the issue in the PMO.The Prime Minister has always been very clear that if anyone does that, they should repay that money.
16. partly answered
    EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response states Wright accepted sole responsibility and the Prime Minister learned only after it became public.Mr. Wright has accepted sole responsibility for his personal action.
17. deflected
    EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to general cooperation with authorities instead of committing to document release.we will co-operate with the relevant authorities that this House of Commons has tasked with reviewing these types of matters.
18. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms resignation was offered and accepted but omits details on compensation or firing status.Mr. Wright will receive only the minimum amount required by law.
19. deflected
    EthicsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer references standard practices without addressing contract existence or document release.there are standard operating practices for ministerial exempt staff, and they were followed in this regard.
20. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer refuses to address taxpayer-funded lawyer and pivots to attacking the Liberal Party on Senate reform.Shame on the Liberal Party for its lack of leadership and for supporting the status quo.
21. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses general security procedures without addressing the specific request to investigate the journalist.when information is inappropriately released, we expect the department to follow through on how it happened.
22. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer focuses on upcoming security plan review instead of explaining the five investigations targeting the journalist.DND is developing a robust and comprehensive departmental security plan as part of a complete review of security policies and procedures.
23. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes high standards and future consultations but avoids committing to signing the treaty.we will be consulting with Canadians before the government takes any decision.
24. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends domestic rules then attacks NDP and Liberals over a long gun registry instead of addressing the treaty.What we do not want to see is the NDP and their friends in the Liberal Party try to bring in through the back door a long gun registry that would only hurt law-abiding sportsmen
25. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Quotes past investments and urges budget vote instead of addressing the meeting request."Never before has a federal government invested so much in public transit".
26. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Defends the plan and mocks the member for wanting Ottawa to manage cities rather than addressing the investment shortfall.This NDP member still does not understand.
27. partly answered
    Air TransportationMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Highlights safety investments but does not address the priority or adequacy for northern access upgrades.Since 2006, the Government of Canada has invested $38 million in 20 safety-related projects in airports in the north.
28. answered
    Search and RescueMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Affirms safety priority and explains how modernization maintains or improves service despite closures.our first and foremost priority is the safety of mariners and people at sea.
29. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Attacks the opposition party and its court case instead of addressing concerns about the judge or fraud investigation.an ultra-partisan group lost the last election, and now it has lost in court.
30. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Attacks the opposition and its case rather than addressing objections to the fraud findings.
31. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Confirms federal support under DFAA and willingness to work with provinces on compensation.Under the DFAA, the federal government stands with the provinces to work together to compensate for these losses.
32. misdirected
    HealthMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Attacks the member's consistency and meeting outcome instead of addressing ministerial accountability.The member seems to go any which way the wind blows.
33. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes existing programs without addressing the ads or fiscal waste criticism.Economic action plan 2013 has put in place and will put forward 5,000 new internships for young Canadians.
34. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims leadership on a registry but provides no timeline or concrete steps beyond vague collaboration.our government is absolutely playing a leadership role when it comes to establishing a registry.
35. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes program success and nominations but does not commit to funding maintenance for expensive lighthouses.We have received over 300 nominations.
36. misdirected
    Public SafetyMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts blame to provinces and opposition voting record instead of addressing fund cuts or crime resources.Unfortunately, members of the opposition have consistently opposed those measures.
37. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies interference and pivots to criticizing prior Liberal contract without addressing current politicization claims.As President of the Treasury Board, I can say that the Minister of Public Safety has a responsibility to verify that due diligence has been exercised with regard to the contract.
38. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer asserts general progress and meetings but ignores specific legislative objections and broken promises.We are making progress and we will continue in the quest for reconciliation in Canada.
39. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer references oversight committees but refuses to name the specific high-level PMO person requested.These oversight committees are meeting regularly.
40. misdirected
    JusticeJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer congratulates an arrest and states general anti-corruption stance without addressing extradition or secure Canadian facility steps.While I cannot comment on a specific case, I can say that anyone involved in corruption must face the full force of the law
41. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the topic but shifts to general annual budgeting processes without addressing any plan to speed up dredging for the specific safety issue raised.Everything is assessed on an annual basis to determine which ones will be fixed during a season.