Commons debates Qalipu Mi'kmaq membership bill under time allocation

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1. answered
   Democratic ReformMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms agreement to bring Mr. Neufeld to committee.Mr. Speaker, of course we will.
2. partly answered
   Democratic ReformMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The response expresses hope but avoids committing to inviting him or explaining why not.Mr. Speaker, I hope that Mr. Neufeld will testify.
3. deflected
   Democratic ReformMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the accusation by reiterating report facts instead of addressing refusal.I have quotes from the Neufeld report in which he says, on page 14, in reference to procedures like vouching:
4. deflected
   Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids explaining the delay by pointing to complicating factors and an upcoming announcement.As we have said previously, our government is taking action to help our farmers move their grain to port.
5. misdirected
   Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). loaded question.The response turns to criticizing the NDP's past positions rather than addressing the delay.just to show how disconnected the NDP is from western grain farmers, the NDP has been advocating a monopoly by the Canadian Wheat Board as the only solution.
6. answered
   Foreign AffairsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms that the sanctions have been implemented.Canada has already frozen the assets and applied travel bans to members of the Yanukovych regime.
7. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer focuses on general economic achievements instead of addressing the specific fund cuts or timing.our Conservative government is focused on what matters to Canadians: job creation and economic growth.
8. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The response highlights past investments without explaining the current application status for the new fund.The fact of the matter is that we are making record investments in infrastructure.
9. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates prior comments and quotes the report instead of confirming the requested guarantee on committee appearance.I cannot imagine why he would not be called to committee. I have already said that three or four times.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking the NDP's tactics and public opinion rather than addressing whether evidence will guide the bill.Now, the NDP members are losing this debate, so they are playing partisan procedural tricks in committee.
11. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer corrects the premise about the Supreme Court but attacks the Chief Electoral Officer instead of addressing acceptance of his proposals.advise Mr. Mayrand to read them.
12. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly denies the limit on expression but then pivots to unrelated facts on vouching.the Chief Electoral Officer will be able to continue speaking to the media after the fair elections act is passed.
13. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly lists multiple ID options available to seniors in response to the concern about access.There are 39 forms of identification allowed, including the health card.
14. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Dan Harris (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly enumerates additional ID forms for seniors to counter the disenfranchisement claim.That is in addition to the old age security cards they can use, the health cards they can use, or a hospital bracelet they can use.
15. deflected
    EthicsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers to a prior response and restates facts about allegations without addressing the timing of the Prime Minister's knowledge.I answered that question yesterday.
16. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer congratulates the asker then repeats prior points while avoiding the question on security checks for Carson.I know he won an Ontario Speaker's Book Award last night for a book he wrote.
17. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The response highlights government legislation instead of addressing the Prime Minister's knowledge or actions.it was this government that brought in the accountability act.
18. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions support for youth and people with disabilities but ignores newcomers and cultural groups.Our government will strongly continue to support youth employment.
19. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The response lists existing policies and rejects an inquiry without addressing the call for one.What we do not need now is to stop and talk and study.
20. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mrs. Stella Ambler (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises the committee process but avoids questions about improper influence or broken trust.This was formed by an all-party unanimous decision in the House of Commons.
21. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The response shifts to tax loopholes and attacks the NDP instead of addressing FINTRAC resources.Shamefully, New Democrats have voted against every single attempt by our government to close tax loopholes since 2006.
22. answered
    FinanceMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that resources are in place with additional auditors for enforcement.There are nearly 400 more tax auditors today than there were in the past and when we formed government.
23. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains modernization efforts but does not address the specific risk of reduced service quality.As the report clearly indicates, any risks associated with such a wholesale change are being addressed by listening to veterans and experts.
24. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.The response criticizes the NDP's motives instead of addressing the report's concerns or reversing cuts.The only thing the NDP is interested in is more federal public servants to process more forms and red tape.
25. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends re-profiling and pivots to budget support instead of explaining the delay or underspending.I thought the member was going to congratulate the government for not allowing these funds to lapse so they would be lost.
26. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies the quoted remark and pivots to existing reports and action versus inquiry without addressing the call for one.first of all, I said no such thing, nothing even remotely resembling what she has put forward in her question.
27. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Jonathan Genest-Jourdain (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer emphasizes existing actions and rejects more studies but does not address the request for a public inquiry.What we do not need is any pause in the ongoing efforts of the government to attack violence at its core.
28. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Jonathan Genest-Jourdain (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the funds are carried forward to 2014-15 for the original school-building purpose.Those funds have been carried forward to the 2014-15 budget and will be invested for the original purpose, that is, building schools for first nations.
29. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the opposition's Wheat Board stance instead of addressing compensation or the adequacy of the announced measures.Up until two days ago, the opposition's solution was to bring back the mandatory Wheat Board monopoly.
30. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.Answer dismisses Liberals over the Wheat Board and restates the announcement without addressing expanded cash advances or bank meetings.The Liberal Party is mired in its Wheat Board theories and about how that would fix the problem, and that is absolute nonsense.
31. partly answered
    Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications CommissionMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer affirms the process will be done properly but does not explain the nine-month delay or timeline for appointment.When it comes to the filling of positions, whether they be in Quebec or anywhere else in our country, we ensure that they are done properly, that there is full research, and interviews have taken place to produce the person who is going to do the best job for both the CRTC and this country.
32. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects self-regulation claim and describes new directive but does not address whether companies should regulate themselves.The industry is regulated and the minister has taken action with respect to a protective direction with the full force of law on properly classifying.
33. deflected
    Rail TransportationMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer announces new rail measures but ignores the request for a costing review.We will also be introducing legislation here in the House, get to work legislation for the railways.
34. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Manon Perreault (NDP) asked Mrs. Susan Truppe (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general violence funding but does not address programs for women with disabilities or poverty.Since 2007, we have invested over $63 million in funding over 300 projects to end violence against women and girls.
35. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer celebrates the project approval without addressing intervention or security concerns raised.this decision is good news for Quebec and for Canada.
36. answered
    Air TransportationMr. Dean Del Mastro (Independent) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms officials are reviewing the airport and wind turbine safety issue.I can confirm for the House that officials are in fact looking at the matter presently.
37. deflected
    Air TransportationMr. Dean Del Mastro (Independent) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates Nav Canada's private role instead of addressing whether the government will direct consultations.Nav Canada is a private company and, as such, it provides its input insofar as impacts on aviation safety are concerned.