Fair elections act debate consumes most of Commons sitting

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1. deflected
   Consumer ProtectionThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids ATM fees and credit card rates by attacking NDP demands and giving general debt advice.This government is more concerned about putting money back into the pockets of Canadians.
2. deflected
   Consumer ProtectionThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores ATM fees and credit rates, instead listing tax cuts and blaming opposition votes.Every time we have made any movement, this government—I mean, this opposition party—has voted against this government's initiatives.
3. answered
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the voter information card issue by explaining errors and listing alternatives.one in six of those cards contains an error, so they are not a secure piece of identification.
4. partly answered
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the student vote program by shifting to general voter information requirements but does not defend scrapping it.The fair elections act would require Elections Canada to better inform young people of all of the voting opportunities available to them.
5. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects the premise about gag orders but pivots to legal sections instead of addressing voter fraud concerns.In fact, the fair elections act would change section 18 of the Canada Elections Act to shift the advertising function of Elections Canada towards the basics of voting
6. deflected
   The BudgetJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids fixing tariffs or the jobs grant by criticizing Liberal votes and urging patience for the budget.Again, like the other opposition party, Liberals have voted against every job creation measure that this government has brought forward.
7. deflected
   Intergovernmental RelationsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores provincial offers and the jobs grant, instead citing overall job numbers and international praise.There have been over one million net new jobs created since July 2009.
8. deflected
   EmploymentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps tariff removal and EI taxes by listing past tax cuts and blaming opposition votes.160 times this government has lowered taxes.
9. deflected
   The BudgetMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past statistics and avoids any commitment on the specific budget measures asked about.Despite this action, we recognize that more can be done. We look forward to the budget tomorrow.
10. deflected
    The BudgetMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer quotes the IMF positively and restates the government's long-term plan without addressing household debt or the specific proposals.The Canadian economy strengthened in 2013.... Economic growth is expected to accelerate....
11. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing youth programs but does not address new private-sector or SME job creation measures requested.We have our youth employment strategy, which includes skills link, career focus, and paid internships.
12. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects the premise about muzzling and explains the bill's intent without addressing promotion of voter turnout.Firstly, the changes we are making to section 17 of the Canada Elections Act will shift Elections Canada's ads to more practical notions such as how, where and when to vote.
13. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer points to unchanged reporting sections and claims the premise is based on a misreading of the act.the NDP members have not read the Canada Elections Act.
14. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise with statistics on irregularities and does not address the constitutional or access concerns raised.Twenty-five per cent of cases where vouching was used resulted in irregularities, according to Elections Canada's own reports.
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    Democratic ReformMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites the report on administrative errors and ignores the distinction between fraud and tick-box issues.Averaged across 308 ridings, elections officials made over 500 serious administrative errors per electoral district on Election Day.
16. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims the member opposed the bill unread and redirects to committee submissions and the vouching report.In fact, he declared his opposition to the bill before he even read a single word of it.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Response shifts to committee hearings and bill purpose instead of addressing national public hearings.the parliamentary committee will obviously be able to hear testimony from Canadians from all regions of Canada.
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    The BudgetMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer counters with overall funding increases rather than addressing the claimed $641-million cut.federal support for Ontario has increased by 76% since our government took office in 2006.
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    The BudgetJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Response lists past achievements and future projections instead of describing what the upcoming budget will contain.thanks to the economic action plan Canada has enjoyed the strongest economic performance among all G7 countries
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    Intergovernmental RelationsStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Liberal Party's stance rather than explaining how the government will fix the described program issues.it is rather strange to hear that the Liberal Party is against job training programs that lead to jobs.
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    TaxationMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.Response insists on legal compliance and arm's-length audits without addressing the specific CRA cheque or charity restrictions.CRA audits occur at arm's length, free of political interference.
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    TaxationMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats focus on charity rules and transparency without addressing tax-haven enforcement or resource allocation.The economic action plan gave increased tools to us to look at enforcing those rules.
23. answered
    Air TransportationMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Response directly cites the 2008 Flight Rights Canada measures and enforcement mechanism.Under Flight Rights Canada, passengers have a right to information on flight times.
24. misdirected
    Air TransportationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer pivots to attacking the opposition on a carbon tax instead of clarifying the minister's earlier statement.is it a rumour that they plan implementing a $20 billion carbon tax on Canadian passengers
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    Canada PostMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the question about secret diversification plans and cabinet referral, instead discussing the five-point plan.Canada Post has come up a plan to combat what they are facing in terms of the erosion of letter mail, and has put its five-point plan forward.
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    Canada PostMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the report, redactions, and public disclosure request, reiterating support for the five-point plan.As a result, it has developed a five-point plan.
27. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The minister deflects by questioning the NDP's stance on fraud instead of addressing the concentration of ministerial power.would the NDP agree that some people have abused the citizenship program, that there have been some cases of fraud in relation to residency in Canada and that the RCMP is currently investigating 3,000 cases linked to this kind of fraud?
28. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses reforms and processing times but ignores the request to work with the opposition on real reform.We are going to work to bring processing times down below one year in only 18 months and we are going to work to deal with the issues of terrorists, of fraud, of people who join terrorist groups abroad and have dual nationality.
29. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The response directly addresses the funding gap request by rejecting the Liberal position and confirming their escalator rate.I regret that we will not accept the Liberal position. We will keep the escalator at 4.5%.
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    41st General ElectionMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains commissioner powers instead of addressing why the Conservatives would not want to identify the database user.First of all, he can compel testimony before the courts after charges are laid through something called a subpoena.
31. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The response claims renewal of an agreement but avoids confirming reversal of the specific program termination.That is why we have renewed our agreement for five years.
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    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to criticizing the NDP instead of justifying the cuts to aboriginal policing.Unfortunately, we did not have the NDP's support to do so.
33. deflected
    Veterans AffairsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Lists existing services without addressing office closures or reopening.we are treating our veterans with respect.
34. partly answered
    International DevelopmentMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Details past aid amounts but does not commit to using unspent funds for new calls.in 2013, Canada provided more than $6.9 million in humanitarian aid
35. answered
    National DefenceMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Directly addresses compensation, continued residence, and local support for the land action.Mr. Meyers will be fairly compensated and will be allowed to continue to live in his home
36. partly answered
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Notes past discussions but does not confirm returning calls or advancing negotiations.I have had some good discussions on the issue with my Quebec counterpart
37. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores economic claims and instead attacks the question as personal accusations.Today, unfortunately, this member has come only with accusations, personal in nature
38. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Brent Rathgeber (Independent) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Clarifies provisions are existing law and invites further suggestions for consideration.the provisions that the member describes are features of the existing Canada Elections Act