House debates drug injection sites bill amid opposition criticism

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1. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses the audit standards but ignores the question about ordering senators to block testimony.They took questions, and they reaffirmed that the forensic audit was conducted with the highest standards and the utmost confidentiality.
2. misdirected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The response shifts to attacking the questioner on an unrelated matter instead of addressing the blocking of testimony.When he talked about the bribe he was potentially offered, he said that he did not know that what he was being offered was a bribe, because he did not actually open the envelope.
3. partly answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the legal prohibition but does not directly confirm or deny authorization of NSA spying.Under law, this organization is prohibited from targeting Canadians.
4. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the legal prohibition without addressing whether authorization occurred or a judge approved it.I have already indicated that this organization is prohibited from targeting Canadians.
5. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites oversight and compliance history but avoids confirming whether the law was respected in this specific case.That independent commissioner has indicated, for the last 16 years, that CSEC has complied with all Canadian laws.
6. partly answered
   National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses sympathy and notes an investigation but does not detail additional steps for care of injured members.I can assure them that the Canadian Armed Forces is investigating this matter, and that is entirely appropriate.
7. misdirected
   EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing Liberals for defending senators rather than addressing the alleged manipulation of the audit.What is also inappropriate is that the Liberals fought so hard to defend these three senators.
8. deflected
   EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes Gerstein is not under investigation but sidesteps whether the Prime Minister condones the alleged actions or why Gerstein remains chair.as the RCMP documents he refers to state, Senator Gerstein is not under investigation.
9. misdirected
   EthicsMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the question on PMO contact with senators and pivots to attacking the opposition leader.Now, if he did not open the envelope, how does he know that what he was getting was a bribe?
10. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer evades the audit interference query and instead attacks the opposition leader over an unrelated bribe claim.If you were meeting with the mayor of Laval, either you knew he was crooked, and that is why you did not open the envelope, and if you did, why were you meeting with him?
11. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Response sidesteps the order to halt investigation and compares opposition leader to Senator Duffy.It would be like the Leader of the Opposition accepting per diems when he lives in Stornoway and then saying that his home in Montreal is not his principal residence.
12. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids explaining why procedures were halted and repeats attack on opposition leader's expenses.It would be inappropriate for him to claim his residence in Montreal as a secondary residence and collect a per diem when he is living at Stornoway.
13. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Response ignores ethics standard question on Gerstein and shifts to opposition leader's hypothetical expenses.I guess the best way of comparing it, again, going back to the Leader of the Opposition , is that it would be inappropriate for him to claim an expense for his home in Montreal and call that his principal residence when he is living at the taxpayer-funded Stornoway home.
14. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer dodges the question on when PM last spoke to Gerstein and attacks opposition over old bribe envelope story.How did he know he was getting a bribe if he did not open the envelope?
15. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Response evades PMO contact with Gerstein and pivots to criticizing the opposition leader's past actions.What I think is important and relevant to government business is the fact that the Leader of the Opposition , 17 years ago, could have stopped massive corruption in Quebec.
16. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids Perrin's authorization query and again attacks opposition leader on expenses instead.It would be like the Leader of the Opposition accepting per diems at Stornoway and then saying that his home in Montreal was a secondary residence.
17. misdirected
    EthicsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the chief of staff's conduct by attacking Liberal members instead.I would ask the hon. member if he could turn behind him and ask the member for Kings—Hants if the behaviour he showed during the income trust was acceptable.
18. misdirected
    EthicsStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question about Rogers by attacking the Liberal caucus on unrelated matters.unlike a number of the members in the Liberal caucus, Mr. Rogers is not under investigation.
19. deflected
    EthicsStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The response changes the subject to Liberal opposition to Senate reforms rather than addressing the order to prevent explanations.When faced with the result of the audit, of course we know that the Liberals fought very hard to maintain the status quo in the Senate.
20. answered
    Access to InformationMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains that no rules were broken and the redactions were for personal non-reimbursed items.The redacted lines are personal items for which the minister does not seek reimbursement from taxpayers.
21. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The response highlights existing programs without addressing whether inadequate programming increases reoffending risk.We have a stupendous variety of programs that can be used to address minority issues in prisons.
22. answered
    HealthMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains that drug approvals follow an independent scientific review process by Health Canada experts.under the Food and Drugs Act, drug approval decisions are made by Health Canada experts, following the department's independent scientific review process.
23. deflected
    HealthMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks opposition stance on injection sites rather than addressing the query on oxycodone products and lobbying.it is difficult to take the opposition members seriously when it is the same party that is in favour of injection sites.
24. partly answered
    National DefenseMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists existing programs and spending but does not address the backlog of inquiries or specific prevention steps.We created the joint personnel support units to allow our ill and injured members to work with medical personnel, social workers, occupational therapists and others to assist them.
25. partly answered
    National DefenseMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats investments in mental health but avoids stating the number of suicides or outlining a concrete prevention plan.we have invested heavily in mental health support for the members of our armed forces.
26. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer asserts sovereignty and legal compliance without addressing the authorization or implications of the alleged spying.While we do not comment on specific foreign intelligence activities or capabilities, CSEC must abide by Canadian law.
27. deflected
    National DefenceWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to the commissioner's review instead of addressing the Prime Minister's involvement or the G20 spying.
28. partly answered
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes ongoing support for training and dialogue but does not explain the government's response to the suspension.We have been there for training.
29. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates general faith in the project and past actions without addressing the minister's absence or perceived walk-away.I actually did not do any of that.
30. answered
    Rail TransportationMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the protective direction and enforcement mechanism for proper labelling of crude oil.I have made it absolutely clear to the industry, through a protective direction, that we expect this crude oil will be labelled appropriately when it comes through Canada.
31. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses working with partners but avoids any commitment to the requested funding increase.We will continue to work with our partners to ensure these children throughout Canada get the same level of protection as other Canadians.
32. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.Praises history instead of committing to restoration and defers the request without answer.To answer the second part of her question, we will take all her requests under advisement.
33. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Ignores the request for an agreement and instead attacks the Bloc Québécois with unrelated statistics.the Bloc Québécois is again spouting rhetoric about this matter.
34. deflected
    Points of OrderMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses general rules on questions but sidesteps the specific complaint about parliamentary secretaries.it is not the practice of you, under the rules, to regulate the quality of the answers or even the quality of questions.
35. deflected
    Business of the HouseMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges the scheduling comment but provides no information on allowed debate time or supply days.I appreciate the comments from the opposition House leader with regard to the difficulties and uncertainty of scheduling