Citizenship act reforms advance to second reading amid opposition criticism

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1. answered
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the lack of records as the reason to eliminate vouching.That is not fair and with the fair elections act it will be gone.
2. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the prosecution count and instead cites a report on fixing vouching.If he thinks it can just be fixed, why does he not read in the Neufeld report where that was tried.
3. misdirected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites error numbers and a case in the asker's hometown rather than addressing the policy question.Speaking of cases of fraud, according to Elections Canada, which signed a compliance agreement, there were people who used the voter information card to vote more than once in highly publicized cases that happened in the leader of the NDP's own hometown.
4. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses ease of fraud and card errors instead of prosecution numbers or intent.He makes a joke out of the whole process when he refuses to acknowledge what Elections Canada said, that there are errors with one in six cases of voter information cards that are sent out
5. answered
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states the procedural safeguard already exists in policy.this is a procedural safeguard that Elections Canada already follows in its own policy manual.
6. deflected
   InfrastructureDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the 90% cut claim and instead lectures on budgets and record investments.contrary to the Liberals' belief, budgets do not balance themselves.
7. deflected
   InfrastructureDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question with a calculator remark and repeats investment claims without addressing the cut.it is very clear that the buttons on that member's calculator are not working properly.
8. deflected
   InfrastructureDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights gas tax fund changes instead of addressing the timing and size of the infrastructure cut.There is over $22 billion for municipal and provincial infrastructure priority needs specifically through the gas tax fund.
9. deflected
   Democratic ReformMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The minister explains his view on voter information but does not table any proof as requested.the causal link is actually with the misdirection of the publicity away from the basic information that people need to cast their ballots.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Responds by defending the claim but provides no new real-world examples of fake ID use.actually, the ones that were done for the satirical show were real examples, for which Elections Canada had to sign compliance agreements with the violators who undertook them.
11. answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states that the provision is normal and already exists.This provision is normal and already exists in the legislation.
12. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to discussing the voter contact registry instead of addressing data retention for investigations.I think she is speaking about the voter contact registry, which will require anyone making an automated or mass call to make, for the first time ever, a formal registry with the CRTC.
13. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Agrees to worthwhile amendments but then pivots to addressing a different criticism.We will hear witnesses and will agree to worthwhile amendments.
14. answered
    EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses the question by noting the auditors' confirmation of confidentiality and no interference.these three auditors appeared before a Senate committee and they verified that the work they had done could be held in the highest of confidence and that the Senate could accept these reports confident that they had done their work without interference.
15. deflected
    EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Reiterates the auditors' confirmation without addressing the specific inquiry about communications on that date.The three auditors confirmed that the report was confidential.
16. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids the question of coincidence or interference by restating the auditors' statements on confidentiality.the three auditors appeared before a Senate committee and confirmed that the report was kept completely confidential and that senators and the House could have confidence in the report they tabled.
17. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the Zorro contract query entirely and attacks the NDP and Liberals instead.We know now that the NDP leader is throwing in the towel.
18. deflected
    FinanceJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the list of broken promises by restating tax-cut achievements.we made a commitment and a promise to Canadian families, ordinary Canadians, that we would lower taxes and we have kept that promise.
19. deflected
    FinanceJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids naming who speaks on fiscal policy and pivots to opposition questions about the budget.the Liberal Party continues to bring forward questions about next year's budget—
20. misdirected
    FinanceJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the question about the finance minister's future and lists past tax measures instead.we committed to Canadian families that we would continue to lower taxes.
21. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the call for an inquiry by citing funding but ends by attacking the asker.our government has taken concrete action to deal with the tragic issue of murdered and missing aboriginal women.
22. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly references funding actions taken but does not address the national action plan request.We have invested additional funds with respect to a DNA-based missing persons index.
23. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites prior actions and a parliamentary committee but does not commit to an inquiry or action plan.we have taken action and we will continue to take action.
24. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats that action has been taken without addressing the request for a public inquiry.our government continues to take concrete action to address this tragic problem.
25. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists general investments without addressing the specific bridge funding request.This government has made truly record investments in supporting skills development for persons with disabilities: the labour market agreements for persons with disabilities;
26. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Manon Perreault (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses provincial spending flexibility but does not commit to bridge funding.I cannot guarantee how the provinces spend federal government grants.
27. deflected
    Canada PostMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites delivery statistics and self-sufficiency without addressing consultation or alternatives.We also know that Canada Post has a responsibility to be self-sufficient and not be a burden upon the taxpayer.
28. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer announces a project contribution instead of explaining the criteria change.I am very pleased to announce that our government made a financial contribution today to the ice oval project in Quebec City.
29. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses sanctions and readiness but not further direct steps to Russia.Because of the actions taken by this government, Canada is ready to freeze the assets or restrain property of those responsible for the violence in Ukraine if and when the new Ukrainian authorities make such a request.
30. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects a fact and promotes sponsorship but avoids explaining limits on sponsors.In the meantime, we would ask that all members of the House reach out to private sponsors and sponsorship agreement holders across this country to make sure that we fill the 1,300 places available.
31. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes research investments without addressing policy inaction or economic costs.We have already made significant investments to investigate the effect of higher acid levels on scallops and other sensitive species, and we will continue to do more.
32. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on research funding without acknowledging climate change impacts or policy shifts.We have made significant investments to investigate the effects of the higher acid level on things like scallops and other shellfish.
33. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives general mental health statistics and support details but never states how many of the 60 positions have been filled.Today the Canadian Armed Forces have nearly 400 full-time mental health professionals and are working to hire more.
34. deflected
    TaxationMr. Pierre Dionne Labelle (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing CRA measures and attacks the opposition but does not address whether the government will support the motion.On the other hand, the NDP and Liberals have opposed more than 75 measures that we have taken to improve the integrity of the tax system.
35. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes consular assistance and general calls for press protection but does not confirm any specific request to free Fahmy or urge Egypt on expression rights.Canadian officials are providing consular assistance to Mr. Fahmy and are in communication with his lawyer.
36. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that an independent board will decide and the outcome will be respected but makes no commitment regarding Quebec's 18 conditions.an independent regulatory board will make a decision regarding this pipeline project and we will obviously respect the outcome of this regulatory process.
37. deflected
    Business of the HouseMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on criticizing the NDP filibuster and past votes rather than outlining the planned House business for the coming weeks.I know that the members of the procedure and House affairs committee are very much looking forward to when the NDP members cease their filibuster and actually allow the committee to get on with the business of hearing from witnesses.