Liberals move supply day motion on Duffy expenses as Conservatives stay silent

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Rail TransportationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters the premise with statistics and notes acceptance of recommendations without specifying actions to prioritize public safety.The Auditor General notes that we have a system that works most of the time.
2. misdirected
   Food SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise then pivots to attacking the NDP's voting record instead of addressing the Auditor General's findings.and, by the way, as we have done those things and made those investments, the NDP has voted against them every step of the way.
3. deflected
   Food SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates that the government acts on recommendations and makes investments without committing to specific new actions on the cited issues.Our government will continue to make the necessary investments to ensure that our system remains a world-class system.
4. answered
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the question by stating the RCMP's role and the status of the investigation.As the RCMP has been very clear, we have been providing them with any and all access to the information that is necessary.
5. misdirected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the premise false then attacks the asker with a proverb instead of addressing the question about dismissals.When the Leader of the Opposition starts tarnishing the names of people who face no allegations whatsoever, I am reminded once again of the old saying, "When you throw mud, you lose ground".
6. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids explaining confidence in Gerstein and instead attacks the Liberal Party for protecting rule-breakers.It is up to the leader of the Liberal Party to explain why the Liberal Party tries to protect such rule-breakers.
7. partly answered
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the facts about the two individuals under investigation but does not address the specific allegations against Gerstein.That is why those two individuals are under investigation, as they should be, and why we will continue to assist the RCMP in any and all—
8. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer references RCMP cooperation then pivots to attacking the Liberal Party instead of addressing confidence in Gerstein.Canadians do not agree with the Liberal Party, which is protecting senators who break the rules.
9. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper states his own view and what he was told but never confirms or denies knowledge of the PMO plan.It was my view from the beginning, as I told Mr. Duffy, that he should repay his own expenses.
10. answered
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper directly answers the yes-or-no question with 'no' before elaborating.I have just said repeatedly "no" on that.
11. misdirected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper shifts to legal expenses and an attack on the opposition instead of addressing the Deloitte audit question.just as the Leader of the Opposition 's party has provided him with tens of thousands of dollars, in fact six figures' worth, of legal expenses.
12. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper claims uncertainty about the question rather than addressing whether he knew about halting the Deloitte audit.I am not sure what the question is there.
13. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper returns to the Wright gift narrative and does not confirm or deny knowledge of the Senate report deal.the problem with this situation is that Mr. Wright's gift to Mr. Duffy was not properly disclosed.
14. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper discusses general residence rules instead of answering whether he knew about the press statement deal.it is well known that there are many senators and members of Parliament who have more than one residence.
15. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper repeats his general position on residences and expenses without addressing the specific deal about repeating the statement.my position on this is very well known.
16. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper restates his view on expense rules without confirming or denying knowledge of the future-expenses deal.I do not believe that any of those rules should ever be interpreted in a way that somebody would take an expense claim and get money back when they had not actually paid any money of their own out in the first place.
17. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the yes-or-no question on the Prime Minister's knowledge of media lines.the committees of both chambers are responsible for their own positions, and the Senate took a very clear position.
18. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to the investigation subjects instead of addressing why Stewart Olsen remains in caucus.as identified in the reports the member is referencing, the subjects of this investigation are both Nigel Wright and Senator Duffy.
19. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates investigation subjects and adds unrelated claims about the Prime Minister rather than addressing the question on Stewart Olsen.again, the subjects of this investigation are Senator Duffy and Nigel Wright.
20. misdirected
    EthicsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks a Liberal member with unrelated past quotes instead of addressing Conservative senators' cooperation with the RCMP.
21. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses governance and the Auditor General's findings but does not specify whether the number of ships or budget will change.The Auditor General himself recognized that we have strong governance in place to manage the cost and capability trade-offs.
22. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses expert assessment and taxpayer interests but avoids choosing between fewer ships or increased spending.Experts are assessing the decisions and costs to determine what option will best meet the needs of our military personnel and will be in the best interests of taxpayers.
23. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes acceptance of recommendations and a new approach but provides no details on increased funding or prevention measures.last week I met with my colleagues from all the provinces and territories in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
24. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the Auditor General but pivots to criticizing the opposition instead of outlining concrete fixes for emergency preparedness.the Auditor General acknowledges our commitment to improve emergency management to support first nations.
25. deflected
    Food SafetyMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights positives from AG report without addressing preparedness for future recalls.He confirmed that the food inspection agency promptly identifies potentially unsafe food, investigates quickly and, most importantly, effectively gets any unsafe or potentially unsafe food off the shelves.
26. partly answered
    Food SafetyMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states actions are underway and cites new penalties but does not detail immediate practical corrections.In fact all of the recommendations in the Auditor General's report are already being acted on and will be completed by spring.
27. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer accepts recommendations and notes past funding increase but does not specify additional resources for audits.To the point of extra resources, it is our government that increased funding into the rail safety directorate to the tune of $71 million in 2009.
28. deflected
    Rail TransportationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists actions taken and statistics but avoids addressing the specific audit failures mentioned.There was a 10% decrease in rail accidents in the past five years under our government and a 41% decrease in derailments.
29. misdirected
    Rail TransportationMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer accuses the asker of misquoting rather than addressing the safety weaknesses raised.However, what I think the member opposite should be very careful about is ensuring that he quotes the Auditor General accurately and that he gives the appropriate information to Canadians.
30. partly answered
    Government ServicesGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses future portal plans but does not address the decline in ranking or lack of expansion since 2005.We are going to the online world through a single portal called "Canada.ca".
31. deflected
    PovertyMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer cites one program and poverty reduction numbers without addressing why child poverty was not made a priority.We have the universal child care benefit where we give $100 per month to every child under six years old.
32. deflected
    PovertyMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer repeats government measures and attacks opposition voting record instead of outlining a recovery plan for child poverty.Every time we bring forward a measure to put more money in the pockets of families and of the families who are raising children, the opposition members vote against it.
33. deflected
    Champlain BridgeStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids any commitment on releasing the business plan by December or expediting construction.
34. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights positives and instructs the member to read the report rather than addressing the specific failures or timeline.the member should read the report.
35. deflected
    SecuritiesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the general goal of a single regulator but ignores the budget increase, provincial opposition, and comparison to other cuts.We are continuing to work with all the provinces.
36. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accepts recommendations and notes ongoing work but does not address the claim of multiple failures in protecting public safety.We will continue to apply the same amount of effort to ensure we have the best rail safety system in Canada.
37. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer completely ignores the question about the Prime Minister's knowledge and instead discusses the member's tone and a personal anecdote.My two daughters, this summer, actually had a lemonade stand where they sold lemonade for 5¢ on the street.