Commons debates referral of mp's statements to procedure committee

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1. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses solidarity and general discussions but omits the specific missile test.There have been ongoing discussions, as you can imagine, between leaders and between foreign ministers on the subject of Ukraine.
2. answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states the troops are Russian and rejects the explanation.it is clear that the army currently on Ukrainian soil is from Russia. That is obvious.
3. answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Details the direct communications and demarches to Russian leadership.we have been speaking in no uncertain terms directly to the leadership in Russia that the activities we have seen in Crimea are absolutely unacceptable.
4. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Covers general concern and suspensions but not the missile boast specifically.Obviously, we view all of these military activities of the Russian Federation and of President Putin with the gravest of concern.
5. answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Confirms talks with Obama and ongoing G7 meeting discussions.I spoke to President Obama on that matter on the weekend. I have suggested that, and I know there are discussions among G7 sherpas about the possibility of a G7 meeting in the upcoming weeks.
6. answered
   Foreign AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Explains the embassy closure reasons and conditions for reopening.He will know that the Canadian embassy in Kiev has been closed. It has been closed because, obviously, it was near to and became connected with some of the unfortunate protests and violent activities that were occurring in the city some time ago.
7. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions ambassador arrival but focuses on general policy review rather than specific instructions.the ambassador has just arrived and will be meeting with him later today, but let me be absolutely clear in terms of what we have said about this.
8. deflected
   Foreign AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Restates general global efforts without addressing China communications.we are working with our allies and other countries all around the world to make sure that the position of Canada and our G7 partners is firmly understood.
9. answered
   Democratic ReformMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The minister gave a direct yes to the explicit yes-or-no question posed.
10. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rebuts the premise about young voters but does not explain the minister's intent or motivation.first, young voters who are students can use their student card, for example.
11. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the NDP instead of addressing the questions about the Chief Electoral Officer.the New Democrats are the ones living in a bubble.
12. answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the measure and its purpose in response to the consultation question.the measure to which the member refers is a standard measure that applies to numerous officers of Parliament already.
13. answered
    EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the question by citing the RCMP report on the Prime Minister's knowledge.the RCMP report was very clear. It stated that the Prime Minister had no inkling of Mr. Wright and Mr. Duffy's plan.
14. answered
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The response cites the RCMP report to answer what the Prime Minister knew and when.I know it will not surprise you that I take the word of the RCMP when they say that the Prime Minister had no idea that the situation was occurring.
15. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the data-mining question and pivots to praising the Aga Khan speech.let me just say how proud and honoured I was to be in this chamber to hear the words of the Aga Khan last week
16. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the yes-or-no ethics question and instead praises the Aga Khan event.as I have already said, I was very proud to hear the speech delivered by the Aga Khan in the House last week.
17. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer lists unrelated government achievements and ignores the accusations entirely.a million jobs created, $3,400 in the pockets of Canadian taxpayers, a justice system that is focusing on the rights of victims, massive amounts of re-investment in our Canadian Armed Forces—we are getting our natural resources to markets, we are opening up new markets for our small, medium and large job creators, and on and on.
18. deflected
    Government AdvertisingMr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the value of the economic action plan without addressing the cost or alternative uses of the funds.Canadians need to be informed of our major program to lower the unemployment rate and implement our economic action plan.
19. misdirected
    Government AdvertisingCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner with sarcasm about feigned outrage and past Liberal scandals instead of justifying the spending.I would like to congratulate the hon. member for her Oscar for feigned outrage.
20. deflected
    Government AdvertisingJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to celebrating the Canada job grant and ignores the specific criticism of advertising costs versus student jobs.I appreciate the opportunity to celebrate the record investments of this government in the creation of employment for young Canadians.
21. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains that EI is not a votable item and therefore omitted from the estimates.It is actually not a votable item in the estimates, and it was decided by officials, and I agree with them and stand by them, that if it is not a votable item in the estimates, it should not appear in the estimates.
22. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that spending will match qualifying claims but provides no current estimate or timeline for details.I can assure hon. members that we will spend the exact amount that needs to be spent, depending upon the number of unemployed who qualify for EI.
23. deflected
    Rail TransportationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes VIA Rail's operational responsibility without addressing support for the proposed legislative framework.VIA Rail is responsible for its own operations and has been doing so, providing passenger service in this great country for many years.
24. answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly agrees to meet with the mayors once the invitation is received.I look forward to receiving the invitation from the mayors.
25. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses consultations but does not commit to expediting regulations as asked.We continue to communicate. We welcome the motion they put forward.
26. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts blame to the opposition instead of addressing when rules will be introduced.If anyone needs to look in the mirror as to who is holding back western Canadian farmers, those members should.
27. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids condemning the comments and instead promotes government actions without addressing the call for targets.it is premature to comment further on further regulations.
28. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details existing actions but does not commit to new targets or pivoting as requested.we are taking action. We have introduced new emission regulations for vehicles, and we were the first major coal user to ban the construction of traditional coal fired power plants.
29. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on existing priorities and legislation without addressing the specific requests for a plan and inquiry.We as a government have made it a priority to bring forward legislation that not only toughens penalties but sends a strong message of deterrence and denunciation for any form of violence
30. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's policy rather than explaining the vote on amendments.it is awfully hard to take direction in agricultural policy from a party whose only agricultural policy to date is legalizing marijuana, so everybody can cultivate it.
31. answered
    National DefenceMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the issue by apologizing and committing to prevent recurrence.I have just learned of it now, and I will take steps immediately to ensure that something like this should never happen again.
32. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer commits to preventing recurrence but does not address contacting the family in writing.I will take whatever steps are necessary to make sure a bureaucratic screw-up like this never happens again.
33. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights job creation stats but ignores the question's premise about the finance minister's status and vision alignment.Both the IMF and the OECD predict that Canada will be a major job creator in the future.
34. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses training investments and Canada job grant but does not directly tackle unpaid internships or fair treatment enforcement.We are making record investments in training young Canadians so that they can find jobs commensurate with their skill levels.
35. answered
    TransportationMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly responds to port dispute resolution by noting contacts made and willingness to assist if needed.I have spoken to my counterpart in British Columbia, Minister Stone, over the weekend regarding this.
36. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Brent Rathgeber (Independent) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer covers amnesty but does not specify timeline or plans for legislative definitions of prohibited firearms.We are currently looking at all the options.
37. deflected
    PrivilegeM. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts focus to member's character and apology rather than addressing whether the issue should go to committee.I know him to be reliable, trustworthy, and a dedicated member of this place.
38. deflected
    PrivilegeMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.Answer emphasizes apology and personal knowledge but avoids addressing future trust or committee referral.This member actually voluntarily apologized and corrected the record.
39. deflected
    PrivilegeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.Answer argues no need for committee and warns of discouraging future apologies but does not engage with varying cases for referral.If we persist with this kind of a motion, we will force or encourage people to not come forward and do the right thing in the future.
40. misdirected
    PrivilegeMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.Answer accuses opposition of partisan delay instead of addressing the question about lessons from the apology.My point is simply that in my view, the opposition party is using this as a matter of partisan advantage to delay debate on the fair elections act.
41. deflected
    PrivilegeMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The response claims no intent to mislead and calls for ending debate without addressing the substance of the misleading statements.I see no purpose in continuing this debate any longer.
42. deflected
    PrivilegeMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Larry Miller (Conservative). substantive question.The answer labels further inquiry as partisanship and grandstanding instead of addressing the distinction between misspeaking and deliberate misstatement.To push this further would be nothing but partisanship and grandstanding.
43. misdirected
    PrivilegeMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Larry Miller (Conservative). substantive question.The response accuses the opposition of obstruction and shifts to an unrelated rail safety topic.This is exactly the point that I have been trying to get through some of the thickness across the way.
44. misdirected
    PrivilegeMr. Marc-André Morin (NDP) asked Mr. Larry Miller (Conservative). substantive question.The answer misrepresents the question as opposing all apologies rather than addressing whether an apology suffices for misleading the House.The member is basically saying that a member, or anyone else, should not apologize when he or she makes mistakes.
45. deflected
    PrivilegeMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Albas (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes government integrity is lacking and equates it to prior Liberal issues without evidence.I would submit that, in large part, this motion is one of those moments.
46. partly answered
    PrivilegeMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Albas (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses consequences of the apology but sidesteps the criminal analogy and whether it fully resolves the matter.
47. partly answered
    PrivilegeMr. Denis Blanchette (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Albas (Conservative). substantive question.The response acknowledges the human element and House vote but does not define where an apology exonerates deliberate misleading.I do not know where one strikes the line.
48. deflected
    PrivilegeMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Albas (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general privilege procedures and House discretion without addressing whether this case merits committee referral.We are the master of our own destiny.