Commons debates omnibus budget bill at second reading

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1. deflected
   Citizenship and ImmigrationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to general policy stats without addressing the specific individual's case or the minister's refusal to meet.Our government is enormously proud of the steps we take to focus our asylum system on the needs of real refugees.
2. deflected
   Citizenship and ImmigrationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific cases and instead attacks the NDP's record on reforms.We will take no lessons from the NDP, which has opposed our asylum reforms at every turn
3. partly answered
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly rebuts the claim about multiple voting reports with a specific example but does not address the bill's overall merits.In fact, there are documented cases where people received multiple voter information cards.
4. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the cited experts and critics and pivots to listing unrelated provisions of the bill.For example, there will be a registry for all robocalls.
5. answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that expenses will be covered and corrects the letter as premature.The government's position is that expenses will be covered.
6. partly answered
   The EconomyMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses income stats with net worth and disposable income figures but does not outline a specific plan for the bottom 20%.The very same statistics indicate that median net worth of Canadian families has increased by 44% since 2005.
7. partly answered
   The EconomyMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer counters with overall job creation numbers and G7 comparisons but does not address the minimum wage or employment rate declines specifically.Over a million net new jobs have been created since July 2005, with over 85% of those being full time
8. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal leader personally and his voting record instead of addressing middle-class income statistics or policy plans.the Liberal leader has no idea what it is like to be in the middle class.
9. deflected
   Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends commissioner independence but ignores request to withdraw bill after citing Fraser's criticisms.This is a major improvement that we continue to support.
10. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to ID requirements and NDP arguments instead of addressing treatment of Sheila Fraser or other experts.Canadians have rejected the NDP's arguments.
11. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reiterates disagreement with Elections Canada and public support without engaging the bad-faith or partisanship accusation.We just happen to disagree with the agency.
12. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to general ID examples like borders and planes rather than First Nations impacts or disenfranchisement.all Canadians, I think, would agree that it is reasonable that, when one crosses the border, one should be asked to bring ID
13. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer challenges the deregulation claim and defends the registry but avoids why oversight of live calls is weakened.I would invite the member to point to the section in the bill that deregulates automated calls, or live calls for that matter.
14. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses CNIB card eligibility and possible address use but does not confirm if visual-impairment barriers are worsened overall.the Canadian National Institute for the Blind card is an eligible form of ID.
15. answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly states the position was identical in both venues and notes timing of amendments.I said exactly the same thing in both places.
16. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects an American comparison and clarifies no photo-ID requirement but sidesteps the expertise challenge to the minister.If the member understood those laws, he would know that in Canada we do not require photo ID.
17. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about Sheila Fraser and instead promotes the bill's provisions.We just happen to disagree. We believe that it is fair to have Canadians arrive with a piece of ID in order to demonstrate who they are and where they live.
18. answered
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the letter incident and clarifies the government's position on expenses.this government's position is that expenses will be covered and people will be notified as soon as the event plans have been finalized.
19. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.Responds with statistics on refugees processed but ignores the Diefenbaker reference and accusation of pathetic performance.We have already exceeded our objectives when it comes to Syrian refugees; 1,700 applications are already being processed.
20. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer begins a counter-question instead of confirming or denying the tests on spouses.Mr. Speaker, will the member opposite agree that--
21. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes tax cuts and government measures without addressing the inequality gap mentioned.the average Canadian family of four is saving over $3,400 per year in taxes
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    The EconomyMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Focuses on positive stats and budget benefits rather than the specific inequality and income-splitting criticism.the median net worth of Canadian families has increased by 44% since 2005
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    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The response criticizes opposition voting record instead of committing to changes or compensation for grain producers.I welcome any help from opposition members. Generally they just vote against anything we bring forward
24. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Provides update on process but uses a quote to minimize the farmers' losses from the backlog.Agriculture, in relative terms, is doing well. Even with the rail backlog, we've had a number of decent years with decent prices behind us.
25. answered
    Air TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly explains the proposed change as international standardization rather than elimination of safety rules.The difference is just standardization with an international norm.
26. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats international standard claim but does not commit to a safety study as requested.this is a standard that is in place internationally and in the United States.
27. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to unrelated initiatives instead of addressing the 80% secrecy claim.We have also launched the plain language labelling initiative, which aims to improve the safe use of drugs by making drug labels easier to read and understand.
28. misdirected
    HealthMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.Answer calls the premise ridiculous then pivots to praising a colleague and unrelated bill.While I am on my feet, I just want to thank my colleague from Oakville who last week gave one of the best speeches I have ever heard in the House.
29. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Yvonne Jones (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reports ferries are free and attributes delays to ice conditions while defending Coast Guard performance.I am happy to report that both ferries are now free and on their way to Port aux Basques and North Sydney.
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    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses tamper resistance and funding but does not address the request to ban OxyContin production.We are looking at tamper resistance as a way to address prescription drug abuse.
31. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites DFO scientific advice and consultations as basis for the reopening decision.the decision to reopen the fishery in the three previously closed areas was based on the department's scientific advice.
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats scientific justification and notes court proceedings rather than addressing the confrontation claim.It is a very precautionary approach to the opening of the fishery.
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    Fisheries and OceansLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing on longliners by noting the minister's lack of front-line involvement and deferring to an advisory process.Any requests for changes would go through this advisory process before it would come to my desk.
34. answered
    HealthMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the call for real solutions by outlining the ongoing pan-Canadian strategy and openness to mandatory measures.We are working with drug companies and the provinces and territories as part of a pan-Canadian strategy to manage and prevent shortages and to reduce their impact.
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    Canada PostMs. Isabelle Morin (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the stamp price increase rationale but sidesteps the executive compensation and service reduction accusations by focusing on mail volume decline.In order to deal with this reality, Canada Post has developed a five-point plan.
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    Official LanguagesMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites a report concluding francophones can already work in French but does not address applying Bill 101 to federal institutions.The report clearly concludes that francophones can work in the language of their choice in federally regulated businesses in Quebec.
37. misdirected
    Business of the HouseMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is a lengthy attack on Bill C-23 rather than a request for information, and the answer pivots to unrelated bills on the agenda.I am pleased to see that the House is currently focusing on jobs, growth and long-term prosperity by debating Bill C-31, the Economic Action Plan 2014 Act, No. 1