Commons opens debate on Northwest Territories devolution bill

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. answered
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that Perrin resigned of his own accord.Mr. Perrin left my office of his own accord some nine months ago.
2. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming any law-breaking and instead restates bureaucratic procedures and RCMP involvement.Retained records are retained by the bureaucracy.
3. misdirected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to a court dispute and government tax record rather than addressing the retention of Jim Love.The individual in question is chairman of the mint and this government's record in closing tax loopholes is without precedent.
4. partly answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses condolences and notes supports exist but does not detail specific government actions taken.Those supports are available and we will make sure, of course, that they continue to be available to those people.
5. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to general Service Canada availability and past investments instead of addressing the closure decision.those services are available at Service Canada offices across the country.
6. answered
   National DefenceMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists multiple specific programs available to soldiers and veterans.They include the Canadian Armed Forces military assistance program, military family resource centres, the operational stress injury social support program, and the road to mental readiness program.
7. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns to Senator Duffy and Wright instead of addressing Senator Gerstein's status.Senator Duffy accepted payment from Mr. Wright that was not properly reported and, in fact, was misrepresented widely to myself and to the Canadian public.
8. deflected
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates RCMP investigation scope without confirming or addressing Gerstein's continued role.the RCMP itself has made very clear who is under investigation, and the Prime Minister's Office and the government continue to fully assist with that investigation.
9. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses general Senate reforms and audits instead of addressing why the named senators remain.That is why we fought so hard to have these three senators suspended without pay from the Senate and that is why the minister of democratic reform has brought forward a number of proposals that are being considered at the Supreme Court.
10. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects premise about residence but does not identify who the Prime Minister asked to provide emails.Mr. Duffy was living at a long-time residence and claiming travel expenses.
11. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats that the official answered questions but avoids whether the head of legal operations would have held the emails all along.The official has been very forthcoming on this and has answered all questions at the parliamentary committee.
12. answered
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states that Perrin's departure was unrelated to the Duffy affair.
13. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer refers to bureaucratic responsibility without explaining why the Prime Minister's ministry notified Bennett Jones.there are officials in the bureaucracy who are responsible for the retention of these records and, obviously, responsible for communicating this information to the RCMP.
14. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects the premise about record location and avoids confirming or changing the May 28 statement on the legal agreement.The records in question that the leader of the NDP refers to were not held in the Prime Minister's Office.
15. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer explains the bureaucracy's error but does not address the Prime Minister's ministerial responsibility.Officials having discovered that they made the error, I congratulate them for admitting it and for sending that information immediately to the RCMP.
16. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer asserts no information was hidden but does not address alteration concerns or validity of evidence.Mr. Speaker, no information was hidden in this case.
17. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates a general position on residences without addressing the specific question about knowledge of a promised statement.Once again, Mr. Speaker, I have made known my position on this for some time.
18. deflected
    EthicsMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on auditors' testimony and RCMP focus on Duffy/Wright instead of resolving the claimed contradiction on investigations.In fact, in the very same documents that the member refers to, the RCMP outlined the fact that it is Senator Duffy and Nigel Wright who are being investigated.
19. deflected
    EthicsMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats prior points on auditors and then criticizes Liberals rather than answering the yes/no request for testimony support.We know that the Liberals fought against that.
20. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains email turnover and assistance ordered but does not address the obstruction allegation or release timing directly.Hundreds of emails—thousands, in fact—were turned over.
21. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the tragedy and points to an existing hotline but offers no commitment to new or expanded supports.I know that the Canadian Armed Forces has a confidential 24/7 toll-free telephone advisory and referral service.
22. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites past increases in professionals but does not promise additional hires or clinics as specifically requested.We have almost doubled the number of health care professionals.
23. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights a past program and then urges the asker to support government efforts instead of outlining new actions.one of the things the member could do is start supporting the efforts we have made over the years to increase help to our veterans.
24. answered
    National DefenceMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms that members are retained with accommodations until transition-ready, addressing the universality concern.The Chief of the Defence Staff and the Chief of Military Personnel have assured me that members of the Canadian Armed Forces are not released until they are prepared for that transition.
25. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer welcomes report but avoids committing to enacting recommendations by quoting external praise instead.I have a high degree of confidence that they are serious about achieving the goals that we have in front of us, and serious about the safety of our coast and the transportation of tankers up and down our coastline
26. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks opposition for filibustering instead of addressing budget cuts or logic behind them.if the member would like to join us in taking action on these, perhaps the opposition should stop filibustering Bill C-3 and the stiffer penalties that are involved in that
27. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states penalties for infractions but does not explain why numbers are rising or specific actions taken.If they do not, they will face fines of up to $1 million and they are liable for enforcement up to and including prosecution
28. answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Rathika Sitsabaiesan (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly corrects premise and explains current work on fail-safe controls while monitoring US system.It did not say that positive train control is part of that
29. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids yes/no on cancellation and pivots to general commitment on equipment.we are absolutely committed to making sure that the men and women of our armed forces have the best possible equipment
30. misdirected
    The EnvironmentJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Liberal and NDP records instead of addressing timing for oil and gas regulations.unlike the Liberal Party who increased greenhouse gas emissions by 130 megatonnes when it was in office
31. misdirected
    Air TransportationMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to attacking NDP carbon tax instead of addressing air passenger bill of rights.Perhaps the NDP would like to clarify whether its $20 billion carbon tax would help consumers with the cost of their travel this Christmas
32. misdirected
    Air TransportationMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again pivots to carbon tax attack rather than addressing passenger protections or bill of rights.we are standing up for Canadian consumers by not implementing a $20 billion carbon tax
33. deflected
    Rail TransportationMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that VIA Rail is independent without addressing the legality or morality of transferring responsibilities.Mr. Speaker, the member will know that VIA is an independent crown corporation. As such, it is arm's-length from the government and is responsible for its own operational decisions.
34. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides information on the legal framework and mentions ongoing review but does not commit to specific action for Sherbrooke.Having said that, the member will know the minister has tasked officials to review options for non-designated airports that are currently in development.
35. deflected
    Air TransportationMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). loaded question.The response avoids addressing public consultations, environmental assessments, or the precedent by focusing on the limited role of Transport Canada.Transport Canada's role is to ensure that all safety regulations are respected and followed.
36. partly answered
    International TradeMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges potential impact and commits to financial assistance if needed, while promoting the agreement's benefits.We will monitor the impact of the Canada-European Union free trade agreement on the income of dairy producers, and if production levels suffer, we will provide financial assistance to producers.