House debates motion to restore bills after prorogation as closure invoked

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1. misdirected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates general rule then attacks NDP on trade instead of addressing the threat claim.I guess the reason we see them asking these kinds of questions is because on the big issues they are wrong.
2. deflected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats that information was given to authorities without confirming or denying release of documents.once again, we have given all information to those authorities that are looking into this matter and we have been very clear.
3. deflected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats general expectation of accountability without confirming coaching of Duffy.once again, we have made very clear here today and before that we expect all senators, all members of Parliament, to respect rules regarding expenses in both letter and spirit.
4. misdirected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims question already answered then attacks NDP on Senate seats instead of naming senators.When they had the opportunity to call for changes to the Senate, they called for six new seats.
5. misdirected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims question already answered then pivots to attacking NDP and promoting trade deal.Honestly, NDP members actually have absolutely no leg to stand on.
6. deflected
   EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates Wright's sole responsibility and pivots to economy instead of addressing RCMP contradiction.In the meantime, the government is, of course, focused on making sure we create jobs and growth for Canadians
7. deflected
   EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats Wright's responsibility and shifts to economy without addressing emails or Woodcock.In the meantime, Canadians are focused on the economy, on jobs.
8. deflected
   EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats general accountability line without addressing the cover-up or entourage involvement claim.The position of the government, as I have said repeatedly, is that we expect all parliamentarians to respect rules regarding expenditure, not just the letter but the spirit of those rules
9. deflected
   EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the specific question about PMO knowledge of the repayment arrangement.What we are really excited about is the fact that Canada just signed a historic free trade agreement with the European Union.
10. deflected
    EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing the documents or making them public by pivoting to jobs and the economy.We are continuing to focus on jobs, growth, and economic prosperity in all regions of this country
11. deflected
    EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts entirely to Senate reform and the trade deal instead of answering about instructions to senators.we have put on the table many reforms to the Senate.
12. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition parties and their leaders rather than addressing PMO involvement in the Duffy deal.The NDP has put gerrymander in charge of ethics.
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks NDP policies on taxes and trade instead of clarifying the Conservative position on Duffy's entitlements.What is bizarre is a party that has lost 16 straight elections and still thinks that somehow raising billions of dollars in taxes on our small, medium, and large businesses is a good idea
14. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates that questions have been answered and pivots to criticizing the NDP on the economy.I can understand why the NDP do not want to talk about the economy.
15. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses some government actions on rail safety but does not commit to the specific measures requested.our government issued emergency directives this summer, actually, and most recently issued a protective disclosure, as well
16. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes general actions taken but provides no timeline or specifics on phasing out DOT-111 cars or increasing inspections.our government has acted very aggressively with respect to rail safety.
17. deflected
    Rail TransportationMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer praises general policy and quotes an ally instead of addressing the specific derailment, traffic increase, or safety failures raised.The government's commitment to increase the safety of the transportation of dangerous goods, and to require shippers and railways to carry additional insurance, directly respond to calls from FCM's national rail safety working group.
18. deflected
    EthicsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates that questions were answered and pivots to attacking Liberals on Senate reform rather than addressing the cheque or PM's knowledge.Meanwhile, we have made many recommendations to reform the Senate, but the Liberals keep voting against all of these measures.
19. misdirected
    EthicsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the Liberal Party's tax policies and Quebec Senate stance instead of responding to the Wright-Duffy facts or cover-up claim.the member for Toronto Centre is the new finance critic for the Liberal Party because within their own party, the Liberals could not actually find a person who says, "Amen to new taxes".
20. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer mocks the questioner's meeting attendance and pivots to attacking NDP economic policies rather than addressing the PM's knowledge of the cheque.I am sure the 20 people who were at the nomination meeting appreciated that he talked to them, Mr. Speaker.
21. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states that salient terms are in released summary documents and legal text will not change outcomes, directly addressing the request for the full text.All of the salient terms of the agreement are reflected in the summary documents that have been released to the public.
22. deflected
    International TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks NDP trade record instead of stating when the full agreement text will be shared.Its members oppose the trade deal with Europe, they oppose trade with the United States, and they even opposed the Auto Pact when it was signed.
23. answered
    Financial InstitutionsMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains the voluntary accord reached with stakeholders and why it is preferred over regulation, addressing the call for a real solution.Given all the aspects—the consumer groups, the industry, the retail groups—it was not easy, but we came up with an agreement, an accord.
24. deflected
    Financial InstitutionsMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists past measures and notes NDP opposition instead of committing to mandatory regulations on credit card fees.Unfortunately, the NDP voted against each and every one of these measures.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Jonathan Genest-Jourdain (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to provincial jurisdiction and protest enforcement without addressing federal consultation duties.I would like to remind my hon. colleague that the protests he is referring to concern shale gas, which is a provincial jurisdiction.
26. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer quotes the rapporteur positively but avoids committing to any change in consultation approach.It is clear to me that Canada is aware of and concerned about these issues, and that it is taking steps to address them.
27. misdirected
    VeteransMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise of the question and pivots to past budget votes rather than addressing the court case or throne speech.the only unfair thing about that is the very premise.
28. deflected
    VeteransMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists funding figures but does not address whether a moral or fiduciary obligation exists.Our government has made substantial investments to support Canadian veterans, including almost $5 billion in net new dollars since taking office.
29. misdirected
    EthicsScott Brison (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner on free trade history instead of addressing the Duffy payment or cover-up allegations.
30. deflected
    EthicsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims all questions have been answered and pivots to Senate reform and trade without addressing the new details raised.the Prime Minister has answered all questions with respect to this subject.
31. partly answered
    LabourMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states a general process for complaints but does not address support for the proposed urban workers strategy or EI/pension changes.Any employee who believes their basic entitlements have not been respected may bring that matter before the labour program.
32. deflected
    LabourMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to trade agreement job numbers and criticizes the opposition instead of addressing precarious urban work realities.I find it a little rich that the member opposite is commenting on creating jobs.
33. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights collaboration but avoids committing to specific requests about information sharing and emergency plans.We will continue to work on these matters with our stakeholders and our partners.
34. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The response mentions the throne speech but pivots to a general infrastructure program without addressing the bill.That is why we intend to put forward an infrastructure program to reduce and mitigate the impacts of disasters.
35. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses overall renewal strategy without providing details on the Bagotville base or job impacts.With the changes that are happening with the roll-down of operations in Afghanistan, we have gone through a renewal, looking at all our strategic assets and all our operations.
36. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The response notes the court matter but sidesteps the accusations by referencing referendums.this is a matter that is before the courts, but obviously we know that no one wants another referendum.
37. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes their strategy but criticizes inquiries as inaction without addressing the request for a commission.We are of the opinion that governments that do not really want to take action conduct studies and inquiries.