Government limits debate on anti-counterfeit bill amid ethics questions

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1. answered
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly denies access to the cheque and clarifies the PM's statement.No, we do not have access to a personal cheque written by Mr. Wright.
2. answered
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again directly states there is no access to the cheque.We do not have access to a private personal cheque by Nigel Wright.
3. misdirected
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the question and instead taunts the asker.
4. answered
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the legal process and rejects the premise of politicization.The process that has been followed is exactly the same process that was followed before.
5. answered
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites the statute and confirms the process matches prior selection.The statute actually sets out exactly what the process is.
6. answered
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses both the information provided to the PBO and the reason for opposing the bill.this government continues to provide the interim PBO with the information she requires to do her job according to the statute.
7. deflected
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges questions but pivots to unrelated government achievements.Just yesterday, we passed Bill S-2 to provide aboriginal women with equal rights to non-aboriginal women in this country.
8. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the questions and attacks the Liberal leader's past positions instead.can I have the last 30 seconds of my life back?
9. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the question and attacks the Liberal leader's expenses instead.Did taxpayers foot the bill for the cost of him travelling to his speaking events and his private speaking business while he was a member of Parliament?
10. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer refuses the request and pivots to attacking NDP members on taxes.If the member opposite wants to talk about showing us the cheque, could those NDP members of Parliament who are not paying their taxes show taxpayers their cheques?
11. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the fund is filed and audited but does not address the claim of no rules or refusal to turn over information.It is filed with Elections Canada every single year and it is also audited annually.
12. deflected
    EthicsMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses general audits and measures but avoids when the PM's office first learned of the issues.The Auditor General is looking into this matter as is the Ethics Commissioner.
13. deflected
    EthicsMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats prior points on audits and shifts to well-wishes for a senator instead of addressing the cover-up claim.we do indeed wish him all the best as he fights cancer, and we wish him a speedy recovery.
14. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer clarifies the PM's statement but does not address the demand to show the cheque or the cover-up allegation.He stated very clearly that it was a personal cheque written by Mr. Wright.
15. answered
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states no copy is held after repeated questioning.for the fifth time, my answer is a clear "no".
16. partly answered
    Elections CanadaMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.Answer commits to introducing legislation but does not explain the delay or confirm a summer timeline.We committed to introducing legislation in this regard, and we will.
17. deflected
    Elections CanadaMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer restates a prior commitment without addressing the requested timeline or urgency.as we have committed, we will introduce legislation on election reform.
18. deflected
    EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to Senate reform bills instead of addressing transparency or contradictions raised.If the NDP wants immediate reforms, then our bills on Senate reform could pass unanimously today.
19. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal leader's attendance and fundraising rather than addressing Conservative investigations.The leader of the Liberal Party double-dipped and took a second payment while he was recording one of the worst attendance records on the floor of the House of Commons.
20. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal leader instead of explaining why the Peterborough MP remains in his role.That is in stark contrast to the Liberal leader, who has one of the very worst attendance records on the floor of the House of Commons.
21. answered
    Intergovernmental RelationsStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms ongoing provincial involvement and briefings in the negotiations.the provinces and municipalities have been involved in the negotiations since the beginning.
22. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses safety measures under review but does not confirm support for the specific motion.The minister has tasked the advisory council on rail safety to look at what can be done.
23. answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains current implementation status of recording devices and notes challenges with automatic braking.VIA Rail is going to install recorders on all its trains.
24. answered
    HealthMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines federal funding and jurisdictional respect while committing to continued provincial work.we have issued funding of $6.5 billion.
25. misdirected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores wait times entirely and pivots to attacking NDP tax compliance.When members of the NDP caucus do not pay their taxes, it takes money away from services Canadians value, like health care.
26. deflected
    International TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates general negotiating stance without addressing specific concessions.We continue to get closer to negotiating an agreement, but we are not there yet.
27. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks NDP trade record instead of addressing bargaining concessions.it is always great to welcome the NDP back to the trade file.
28. partly answered
    Library and Archives CanadaMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states no individual fees but adds unrelated union criticism.I do not believe that individual Canadians should have to pay to access our archives.
29. deflected
    Library and Archives CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats prior English response and shifts to unrelated history investments.I have already answered the question in English, and the answer is the same in French.
30. answered
    PrivacyMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists oversight bodies and refers to the report as requested.the CSE Commissioner, the Privacy Commissioner, the Auditor General.
31. answered
    PrivacyCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites legal prohibition and commissioner findings on privacy protection.CSEC is in fact prohibited by law from directing its activities at Canadians anywhere in the world or any person in Canada.
32. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses general tourism funding instead of signing the specific agreement.That is why we will continue to invest in the Canadian Tourism Commission.
33. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the funding application status but ignores the accusation of deliberate inaction on extinctions.I am not familiar with the status of this particular application at the moment, but I will endeavour to get the details and deliver them to my colleagues across the House.
34. deflected
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the new act but avoids any response to the letter or the claim that the bill is a sham.our government members believe it is important that local voices be heard before decisions are made to put supervised drug consumption sites where illegal drugs are used in neighbourhoods.
35. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly updates on the journalists' status and the steps taken by officials.Canadian officials are in touch with the CBC and have met with the two detained journalists.
36. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Réjean Genest (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer points to existing programs but refuses the requested yes-or-no commitment on assistance for Granby.If the hon. member has a particular project in mind, I would urge him to talk to us and tell us about it.
37. misdirected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking the Bloc member instead of addressing education transfers or curriculum concerns.To be honest, I am happy that the Bloc member opposes this, because it proves that it is good for Quebec and Canada.