Commons debates first nations elections act at report stage

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1. deflected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids identifying any instructor and pivots to PCO responsibility instead.The Privy Council Office has taken responsibility for the technical, even inadvertent, problem with respect to the emails in question.
2. deflected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about the Prime Minister's view and restates the PCO fact.it is a fact that the Privy Council Office has taken responsibility for this issue.
3. deflected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the demand to release emails and recounts the notification sequence.what did happen is that the Privy Council made the office of the Prime Minister aware of this mistake and immediately the relevant authorities were advised
4. deflected
   EthicsMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer does not address whether the emails contradict any claim and instead notes availability to authorities.We have said that all these emails, which have been recovered, will be made available to the authorities so they can look at all these issues.
5. deflected
   EthicsMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer evades the request for instructions given and repeats the PCO apology timeline.the Privy Council Office has publicly written and taken responsibility for the inadvertent and technical issue with respect to these emails.
6. partly answered
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the legislative requirement and future funding but does not provide a timeline for a revised proposal.our government will invest new funds in kindergarten and grades 1 to 12 education on reserve, once our new legislative framework is in place.
7. answered
   Champlain BridgeMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the government's plan including timeline, partnership model and tolls.We promised that the bridge would be done in 2018 with a public-private partnership, and that it would be a toll bridge and involve public transportation.
8. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer turns to criticizing the Liberal Party rather than addressing regret from the government side.I believe the Liberal Party certainly knows how to see the glass half full.
9. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to confirm the specific allegation and pivots to the existing commissioner without addressing oversight plans.I cannot comment on specific intelligence activities or capabilities, but I do have good news for the hon. member.
10. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again cites the commissioner and compliance record while avoiding confirmation of complicity or naming who approved operations.Not only has CSEC complied with Canadian law this last year, but it has done so for the last 16 years.
11. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP chair and process instead of addressing the Prime Minister's statements or the emails.The committee made the decision to go in camera when the NDP chair seemed to lose control, because the NDP members seemed to find it more interesting to point-of-order themselves than to actually deal with the motion that was on the table.
12. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to contrasting the Prime Minister with the opposition leader rather than clarifying Perrin's role.
13. partly answered
    EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the emails were given to the RCMP but does not address making their content public.as soon as the Privy Council Office found out that these emails had been put into a separate file that had been sequestered, it immediately made them available to the RCMP to review.
14. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists unrelated ministerial achievements instead of confirming any incriminating content in the emails.That is why one million net new jobs have been created in this country.
15. deflected
    EthicsMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the Prime Minister's lack of knowledge and contrasts with the opposition leader without sharing further information.Again, I contrast that to the Leader of the Opposition who, when given the opportunity 17 years ago to admit that he had been offered a bribe, decided to tell nobody.
16. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the committee process and restates the Prime Minister's position without addressing why media were excluded.the NDP chair seemed to be losing control when NDP members started point-of-ordering themselves in committee.
17. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer briefly affirms residency but ignores B.C. reference and pivots to attacking Liberals on North Pole.We know that the Liberals do not think that the North Pole or Santa Claus is in Canada.
18. deflected
    EthicsMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates RCMP talking points without addressing specific PMO knowledge or staff retention.The RCMP has identified that the Prime Minister did not know what was being undertaken.
19. misdirected
    EthicsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses one narrow point then shifts entirely to Santa Claus attack on Liberals.All of a sudden the Liberals are suggesting that Santa Claus is no longer Canadian and that they would abandon the North Pole and abandon Santa Claus.
20. deflected
    EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids naming any individuals interviewed and pivots to North Pole rhetoric.I ask the Liberal Party to join with us in protecting the citizenship of Santa Claus, join with us in making sure the North Pole remains part of Canada.
21. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends the bill and offers to work with First Nations but does not address timing of listening or consultation failures.We introduced a legislative proposal concerning the first nations, and we are ready to continue working with them and engaging in dialogue with them so that we can correct a broken system
22. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer corrects premise and restates need for collaboration without committing to immediate equal funding.First nation students are not looking to the federal government.
23. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states intent to wait for review and claims engagement with First Nations but does not address respecting opposition.I have spoken to many first nations and they understand the importance of the transformative opportunities of responsible resource development to the economy and to the communities in their area.
24. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites legal limits and general policy without addressing CRA priorities or tax havens.In cases where the activities of a charity are suspect, CRA will conduct a review and take action as appropriate under the act, and does so free of political direction.
25. deflected
    PensionsMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to economic impacts and NDP criticism without addressing the broken promise or expert disagreement.However, we do not believe that this is the right time to be increasing the burden on employees and employers by increasing premiums while the economy is fragile.
26. deflected
    PensionsMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats economic warnings and attacks the NDP proposal instead of addressing the broken promise.I can assure the House that the NDP's plan to double the CPP premiums while the economy is still fragile is not a moderate proposal.
27. answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Marie-Claude Morin (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly rejects the premise of quotas and targeting specific groups as requested.the idea that Service Canada is targeting certain groups when it comes to employment insurance fraud is completely, 100%, false.
28. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Jean Rousseau (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly denies quotas and targeting while calling the questions irresponsible.Absolutely no specific groups are targeted, including new Canadians and aboriginal people.
29. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the need for a legislative framework and funding commitment but avoids specifics on equitable funding or first nations control.As I indicated yesterday, of course the government is committed to funding the necessary system to accomplish this goal.
30. misdirected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the question untrue and pivots to government investments rather than addressing blame or support gaps.those comments by the hon. member are completely untrue.
31. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes upcoming consultations and planning but does not provide a budget, plan or timeline.In a few days we will be launching consultations in Canada.
32. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMs. Rathika Sitsabaiesan (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the logo waste and mismanagement by listing past events and attacking the NDP.While the NDP may stay home, we are going to be there celebrating the 150th with all Canadians.
33. deflected
    HealthGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses ongoing talks and taxpayer protection without addressing the specific promise on benefits or payments.We want to protect the taxpayer from loads that are not sustainable in terms of public sector salary costs, and we will continue to represent and protect the taxpayer.
34. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights general festival funding without addressing the specific cut or restoration request for the Rhubarb festival.In fact, all of them go through a rigorous procedure to meet the criteria that are set, and as always, I will continue to work with the very capable public servants in the Canadian Heritage Department to ensure that those festivals that qualify do in fact get the funding they require.
35. deflected
    LabourMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states CBC operates at arm's length without engaging on mediator powers or government intervention in the negotiations.the CBC is a crown corporation that operates at arm's length from the government.
36. partly answered
    Nelson MandelaMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges Mandela's legacy and Canadian celebration but offers no position on creating a national day.All Canadians, including the Government of Canada and Parliament, want to reflect on what we can do to remind future generations of his remarkable leadership.
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). rhetorical question.The response attacks the Green Party and pivots to Santa Claus instead of addressing the point of order on answer quality.I am now shocked to learn that the Green Party itself no longer believes that the north is an important part of Canada.