Commons debates budget as opposition presses Harper on voter ID and taxes

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids the evidence question by restating policy on ID options.In this case, the fair elections act would allow for the use of two of any number of 39 different pieces of identification, so obviously people have access to a wide range of possible ID.
2. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the seniors impact claim by repeating the 39 ID options without addressing prevention.the fair elections act gives voters the option of using 39 different types of identification.
3. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer redirects the prosecution count to investigators instead of providing numbers.Obviously, Mr. Speaker, that is a matter most appropriately directed to investigators.
4. misdirected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the prosecution count and attacks the NDP on unrelated expenses.I should point out for the record that the NDP was forced to reimburse nearly $350,000 of its election expenses.
5. misdirected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to NDP repayment and report stats rather than addressing any investigation request.I have already mentioned the fact that the NDP was forced to pay back $350,000 in illegal union donations.
6. partly answered
   TaxationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the promise indirectly by tying it to balanced budget but adds unrelated jabs.as we have said, we will look at tax reductions for families when we actually have the budget balanced.
7. misdirected
   TaxationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer changes subject entirely to a convention remark instead of addressing the analysis timing.I do not recall ever having to leave one of my conventions through the back door.
8. deflected
   TaxationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates the balanced-budget condition without explaining the flip-flop or prior analysis.We will look at tax cuts for Canadian families when the budget is balanced.
9. partly answered
   Small BusinessThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes the policy was time-limited but pivots to attacking NDP plans instead of fully addressing the tax credit cancellation.We were very clear that it was a time-limited policy.
10. deflected
    The EconomyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the cited study as outdated and counters with unrelated net worth statistics rather than addressing affordability measures.the NDP leader quoted facts that are not accurate.
11. misdirected
    EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's overall policies and the asker personally instead of addressing temporary foreign worker exploitation or wage issues.there are not going to be very many people in Alberta, or elsewhere, who see the irony of the leader of the NDP talking about people who are employed in Fort McMurray
12. answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly corrects the premise by citing the bill's provisions allowing disclosure when needed.the proposed paragraph 510.1(2)(b) would allow him to do just that.
13. answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer quotes the exact bill text permitting disclosure and lists other public mechanisms.The proposed paragraph 510.1(2)(b) states: The Commissioner may disclose or may authorize any person acting under his or her direction to disclose
14. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer quotes the disclosure clause but then shifts to criticizing an unrelated NDP compliance agreement.I just quoted the section of the fair elections act that would enable the commissioner to disclose all details of an investigation when he decides to do so.
15. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer promotes the bill's goals without addressing consultation or fears about fraud handling.the fair elections act would keep everyday Canadians in charge of democracy by putting special interests on the sidelines and rule breakers out of business.
16. deflected
    Prime Minister’s OfficeMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the allegation and pivots to overall hospitality spending cuts instead of addressing the specific staff lunches.In fact, the rules were not broken.
17. deflected
    Prime Minister’s OfficeMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer denies the claim then pivots to unrelated positive statistics instead of addressing the specific expense rules question.that story is false. No rules were broken.
18. deflected
    TaxationJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the broken-promise accusation and shifts to listing tax cuts and unrelated economic praise.one thing that Canadians expected and got was lower taxes from this government.
19. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses tax relief in general but never answers the yes-or-no question on whether the minister supports income splitting.our government has delivered on promises of cutting taxes for Canadian families.
20. misdirected
    TaxationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids the promise-breaking question entirely and instead attacks the Liberals for not discussing unrelated topics.it is interesting what the Liberal Party is not talking about today.
21. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains actions taken beyond letters, including meetings and collaboration with railways and the transport minister.We have actually been acting, working with all of the players in the supply chain.
22. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Answer references existing legislation and meetings but does not commit to new immediate intervention as demanded.the provision is already there.
23. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects the inaction claim by citing external praise rather than detailing concrete rail-safety steps taken since Lac-Mégantic.I strongly reject that, completely, and so does somebody like Claude Dauphin
24. answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states that new regulations have already been published to strengthen tank-car standards and references ongoing U.S. coordination.we have published regulations that absolutely strengthen the type of car that is able to transport these goods going forward.
25. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer confirms a meeting occurred but shifts focus to service expansions without addressing the refusal or cuts.I also corresponded with the mayor, during which I commented that our government has and will continue to ensure that veterans and their families have access to the information and support they need.
26. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer restates a prior meeting and pivots to asking about support for a funding plan instead of addressing the request to meet.Will that party support economic action plan 2014 and our proposed investment of $108 million to improve the funeral and burial program fund for our veterans?
27. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the policy intent and notes a PEI-specific adjustment but does not address scrapping changes nationwide.P.E.I. was the only province that did not recognize the difference between the urban and rural economies.
28. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker with accusations of fearmongering and cites data instead of addressing regional changes.That was totally irresponsible fearmongering.
29. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal position on the Wheat Board and notes railway issues without addressing liquidated damages or coordination failures.Its idea of agriculture is to continue to make serfs out of western Canadian farmers.
30. answered
    Democratic ReformCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly quotes bill text and lists public mechanisms to address concerns about the robocall investigation.(2) The Commissioner may disclose or may authorize any person acting under his or her direction to disclose...(b) information that, in the Commissioner's opinion, is necessary to carry out an investigation;
31. partly answered
    Canada PostMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes Canada Post's self-sufficiency rationale and mentions work with disability councils but does not detail ministerial action.I understand that Canada Post is working with national councils with respect to the disabled and disadvantaged to ensure that it can appropriately provide service.
32. deflected
    Canada PostMs. Manon Perreault (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer defends the community mailbox plan by citing existing use and expertise without addressing the request to leave Ottawa or listen to affected groups.In fact, many constituents in my riding have had nothing but delivery to community mailboxes and there are a number of people who have disabilities and are disadvantaged in that area as well.
33. deflected
    Prime Minister's OfficeGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to overall hospitality cuts and Liberal comparisons rather than addressing the specific Wednesday catering practice or compliance.We have spent less every year on hospitality since we were elected into power than the Liberals did in their final year of government.
34. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the scientific basis for the decision but does not address first nations concerns or commit to future actions.my decision to reopen the herring fishery in the three previously closed areas was based on the department's scientific advice.
35. answered
    HealthMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly denies condoning any lack of transparency and clarifies the port's arm's-length status.The Port of Quebec is an arm's-length organization that is responsible for its own decisions.
36. deflected
    International DevelopmentMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights government achievements in international aid but ignores the request regarding Quebec's proposed agency and funding transfer.Canadians and Quebeckers can all be proud of our achievements in the area of international assistance.