Time allocation imposed on budget bill amid opposition protests

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1. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses PCO responsibility rather than naming any PMO official who requested the emails.The information that was being sought by the RCMP has now been delivered to it and the PCO has apologized for the mistake it made.
2. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats RCMP quotes on cooperation instead of identifying who was asked about the frozen emails.Rob Staley, legal representative for the PMO, advised my office that he had clear orders from the Prime Minister to provide complete cooperation with the investigation, and to provide any assistance or documentation the RCMP requested.
3. misdirected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects the premise that the government controls the Information Commissioner instead of addressing ministerial responsibility.The Office of the Information Commissioner is independent from the government.
4. misdirected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer dismisses the question as laughable and redirects to an independent investigation rather than explaining the Bennett Jones copy.If the NDP leader really believes in these laughable arguments, he should be presenting them to the people who are about to conduct the independent investigation.
5. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites RCMP statements on the Prime Minister's non-involvement instead of addressing the denial of emails.I am not aware of any evidence that the Prime Minister was involved in the repayment or reimbursement of money to Senator Duffy
6. deflected
   EthicsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the PCO mistake explanation without identifying who held or overlooked the emails.
7. partly answered
   EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the retention reason but does not name who ordered it or had custody.They had not been destroyed. They had been frozen in unrelated litigation.
8. deflected
   EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again points to the PCO statement without addressing the timing or multiple RCMP requests.again, I do not know where the member for Wascana has been since Sunday night, but the Privy Council Office has spoken very clearly to the status of those emails.
9. deflected
   EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses PM knowledge of the scheme instead of the accuracy of the lawyer's statement.it could find no evidence that the Prime Minister knew anything of this
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats that the PM had no involvement rather than addressing whether the PM knew Perrin's statement was untrue.I am not aware of any evidence that the prime minister was involved in the repayment or reimbursement of money to Senator Duffy or his lawyer
11. deflected
    EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states rules are followed without addressing whether taxpayers should cover the legal bills.all Treasury Board rules are being followed
12. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking the opposition leader's expenses instead of stating the amount set aside.She is probably better to ask her own leader
13. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats that guidelines are followed without addressing the budget amount for legal expenses.all Treasury Board guidelines are being followed on this
14. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states guidelines are followed without addressing whether contracts went through competitive bidding.all Treasury Board guidelines with respect to this are being followed
15. misdirected
    Access to InformationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP for not disclosing expenses instead of explaining refusal to apply Access to Information to senators.I note that the NDP members are refusing to put their expenses online
16. misdirected
    Access to InformationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the NDP of not disclosing instead of addressing why Conservatives block Auditor General oversight.It is worth noting that only the NDP has chosen not to provide the public with details about their travel and hospitality expenses
17. deflected
    Access to InformationMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's voting record instead of stating whether Conservatives will have a free vote.
18. deflected
    EthicsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the auditors' appearance but avoids why the government is blocking Senator Gerstein and Michael Runia.They confirmed that the report they provided maintained utmost confidentiality at all times and that the Senate could have confidence in the report that was tabled.
19. deflected
    EthicsMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats that only Duffy and Wright are under investigation but does not address referring Gerstein to the RCMP.At the same time, with respect to the audit, as I just said to the previous question, the three auditors were before the Senate committee.
20. deflected
    EthicsMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again limits the investigation to Duffy and Wright while ignoring the PMO and Gerstein referral request.these documents have also stated that it is Senator Duffy and Nigel Wright who are the subjects of the current investigation.
21. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states general safety priorities but does not explain secrecy or lack of investigations into runaway trains.Railway safety regulations exist to ensure the safety and protection of the public.
22. misdirected
    Rail TransportationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's past vote instead of outlining current regulations or penalties for runaway trains.On the issue of penalties, the hon. member will know that she opposed our move to raise fines against companies for infractions of the Railway Safety Act to $1 million.
23. partly answered
    Government ContractsMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the use of contractors in principle but does not address the specific cost or rail inspector comparison.I am hoping even the hon. member and his caucus would agree that if we can deliver excellent services to Canadians, using, in some cases, external contractors, that is the smart thing to do for the taxpayer.
24. deflected
    Government ContractsMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to deficit reduction and does not engage the mismanagement or contractor spending claims.our public accounts confirm that the deficit is $6.9 billion lower than the 2013 estimates.
25. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general leadership and funding commitments without addressing specific actions to be taken today.from the federal level we are taking leadership to address many of these difficult challenges and working in partnership with the provinces and territories.
26. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists meetings and funding transfers but avoids outlining a national strategy for seniors' health.we have met with the Canadian Medical Association, the Canadian Nurses Association, all Canadian health care stakeholders that concern themselves with seniors, and, most importantly, with the provinces and territories
27. answered
    HealthMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the recent pan-Canadian strategy announced to address drug shortages with advance notices and alternatives.it was actually only a few months ago, early on in my tenure, that we announced a pan-Canadian strategy with the provinces and territories to address drug shortages.
28. misdirected
    HealthMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer corrects the premise on cuts then pivots to sustainability without addressing a review of the transfer decision.the member is inaccurate on that.
29. deflected
    Persons with DisabilitiesJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing programs and record but does not address making the disability tax credit fully refundable.No government has done more to help disabled Canadians succeed, and we are proud of our record.
30. deflected
    Natural ResourcesJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes Keystone XL benefits and avoids addressing the call for a Canadian decision on GHG regulations.Keystone XL will enhance national security and create tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity in both Canada and the U.S.
31. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer asserts the bill implements the convention without engaging the proposed amendment to strengthen prohibitions.our legislation fully implements Canada's commitments to the convention.
32. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rejects external criticism and restates the bill's balance without agreeing to work on amendments.irrespective of what somebody else says about the Australian one, this is not Australia.
33. deflected
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general health funding and innovation but avoids any timeline or commitment to a premiers' meeting on a new accord.In meeting with the provinces, not only have we committed to record transfers to support them in their area but we have also committed to working with them in moving forward on a health and innovation framework.
34. deflected
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Manon Perreault (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The response praises a morning event and labour-market policies but never addresses the UN reporting delay or convention implementation.I was so pleased to see advocates for Canadians with disabilities support our government's policies and measures that will make it easier for people with different abilities to access the labour market.
35. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the matter belongs to U.S. authorities rather than explaining any Canadian steps to protect medical records.his question should be addressed to the U.S. authority.
36. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Bruce Hyer (Independent) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The response lectures the opposition on free votes and past records instead of stating whether the Conservative vote on the reform act will be whipped.In fact, he was not allowed to express the will of his constituents on the subject of the long gun registry.