Budget bill takes most of House time as opposition protests time limits

Other moments

Question Period, exchange by exchange

AI-rated Each answer’s rating (answered, partly answered, deflected, answered something else) is a model’s reading of the exchange. How the AI rates this

1. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The response disputes the premise and outlines the bill's provisions instead of addressing the specific criticism of Sheila Fraser.We have known for a long time the position of Elections Canada; we just disagree with it.
2. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects the quote but pivots to general disclosure rules without addressing the smear allegation.The parliamentary secretary has merely suggested that anyone who has any interest with Elections Canada should merely disclose them.
3. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The response defends the DPP's independence but avoids explaining the lack of consultation.It is only now that we are hearing the sudden allegations attacking the independence of this respected office.
4. answered
   Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly corrects the factual premise about separation of functions with historical detail.In fact, prior to 2005, not only were these two functions found in the same office; they were found in the same person.
5. deflected
   Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The response shifts to praising the parliamentary secretary and general transparency rules without addressing willingness to listen to Fraser.That principle is a fair one. It is about transparency, and I think it should work before the committee in question.
6. deflected
   InfrastructureScott Brison (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of misleading and states overall funding levels without addressing the specific exclusion or Fort McMurray.Canadian municipalities will have access to over 71% of the building Canada plan.
7. deflected
   InfrastructureScott Brison (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The response flatly denies the claim but provides no further detail on the funding cut or Fort McMurray.that is wrong and he knows it—
8. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the statements false and cites total municipal funding without addressing the sewage project or 87% cut.Municipalities across Canada are eligible for even more money than before with the renewal of the gas tax and the GST credit.
9. deflected
   Democratic ReformMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about Sheila Fraser and instead accuses the NDP of misquoting while shifting focus to the DPP's independence.For them now to question the independence of that office really does raise new questions about Elections Canada.
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the accusation of undermining faith and attacking officers by restating that Parliament decides over officers of Parliament.We will consider the advice of officers of Parliament.
11. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the appropriateness of attacks and instead lists the bill's provisions while stating disagreement with the CEO.I just happen to disagree with them.
12. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains the central poll supervisor appointment process but does not address whether the former auditor general's criticism is valid.Elections Canada would continue to have the ability to reject any recommendations that are not acceptable
13. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer justifies the policy on commissioner appointments without engaging the question of whether it is a serious problem per Ms. Fraser.How is it possible that we would have Elections Canada recommending the investigator to, potentially, one day, investigate Elections Canada?
14. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the seniors poll and criticism and instead lists permitted ID forms for voting.There are 39 different ways that people can identify themselves currently, and that will not change under the fair elections act.
15. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists ID examples instead of addressing the warnings from experts or the credibility concern raised.of the 39 forms of ID that are permitted and will continue to be permitted under the fair elections act, I will give some examples of the 13 that include the addresses of Canadians.
16. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's positions rather than addressing Conservative MPs' demands or the seniors' poll results.on the one hand the NDP believes that people should vote without bringing any ID at all.
17. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists features of the bill but does not address withdrawing or reintroducing it.the fair elections act does protect people's right to vote.
18. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer urges letting the committee work without addressing the sunset request.I ask the member to let the committee do its work.
19. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms no new requirements but pivots to attacking the Liberal leader.Does the third party support protecting women from violence?
20. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the low prior number and current processing figures for Syrian refugees.Earlier this year I mentioned a number that had to do with the referrals we started getting from the UNHCR.
21. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details enforcement actions on one case but does not address the broader pattern of scandals.I immediately suspended that employer's labour market opinions and the relevant work permits.
22. partly answered
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats enforcement steps on one employer without addressing youth unemployment or systemic loopholes.It is illegal for an employer to invite a foreigner to work in Canada instead of hiring a Canadian.
23. misdirected
    IndustryMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the strategy but attacks the NDP instead of explaining the delay or ambition level.
24. misdirected
    IndustryMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the premise and counters with questions attacking the NDP's positions.What does the NDP have against connecting Canadians, ensuring that Canadians have access to the latest wireless technology?
25. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges unreported incidents but pivots to overall accident decreases without addressing punishment of companies.We expect that the rail companies will tell us when they are having incidents that need to be reported to the Transportation Safety Board, and we will hold them to that accountability.
26. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states unacceptability of non-reporting but focuses on TSB role and policy without addressing specific incidents or acceptability of non-reporting.The information was provided by the railway companies, but that is not good enough.
27. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists government actions on safety but avoids addressing fines for non-reporting or prioritization of profits over safety.If they do breach these, we have serious penalties and we have serious repercussions that we will hold railways accountable to.
28. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses transit under provincial jurisdiction and availability under building Canada plan but does not explain refusal to invest or turning back on cities.Under all components of the new building Canada plan, transit is available for municipalities in the country.
29. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to victims bill of rights and attacks member for talking instead of committing to meeting families.More important than further meetings and further talk from the member opposite, we have included specific measures and specific resource commitments to victims of crime across this country.
30. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights party differences and actions taken while noting opposition to measures, avoiding direct response on public inquiry.The member opposite and his party opposed those measures.
31. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses standing up for Tamil Canadians and fighting for investigations into war crimes and human rights.We have fought hard for independent investigations into the number of people and the war crimes that took place in the dying days of the civil war.
32. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.Answer expresses concern over anti-Semitism and notes safe country criteria but does not acknowledge specific issue with Hungary's designation or outline new actions.when it comes to designating safe countries, there are objective criteria in Canada's legislation, and those designations are reviewed on a continuing basis.
33. deflected
    Canada PostJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains declining mail volumes and a five-point plan but avoids addressing government action on the specific service cut or small business impact.It is simple. There are going to be one billion fewer pieces of mail delivered this year than there were in 2006.
34. deflected
    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies cuts and promotes housing first but does not address the reported funding changes or service impacts confirmed by organizations.the fact is there have been no cuts.
35. answered
    LabourMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Khristinn Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the matter is now under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and no longer with the federal government.This is no longer with the Government of Canada.
36. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to defending the government's record and attacking the opposition's carbon tax instead of addressing the Copenhagen target compliance.Thanks to our actions, carbon emissions will go down by close to 130 megatonnes from what they would have been under the Liberals.
37. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats prior claims about reductions and investments but does not confirm any plan to meet the 17% below 2005 target.Since 2006, our government has invested significant funds in more efficient technologies, better infrastructure and adaptation, and clean energy.
38. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Dean Del Mastro (Independent) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concerns about the wind turbine and states talks are underway but does not indicate the minister's position on federal airspace protection.We are talking with our counterparts on this matter and letting them know the difficulties.