House debates cyberbullying bill as NDP urges more prevention focus

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general procedures but does not specify when the minister learned of the problems.from time to time we receive complaints at Service Canada about allegations of abuse.
2. deflected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Responds by redefining the program rather than addressing the minister's knowledge.what we call the temporary foreign worker program is a bunch of different programs that issue work permits to foreign nationals
3. answered
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Provides a direct statement on the existing powers.the Commissioner of Elections Canada already has the power to compel documents on court order.
4. misdirected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Defends the position but then shifts to criticizing the questioner personally.Now would be a good time for him to stand and apologize for those allegations.
5. misdirected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). rhetorical question.Notes absence of question and accuses of false allegations.All of the false allegations that the member across the way has been making for so many years now have been proven completely bogus
6. partly answered
   EmploymentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answers about AG but focuses on government's actions.the Auditor General is free to investigate whatever he deems appropriate, without direction from the government.
7. deflected
   EmploymentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Rejects the suggestion and shifts blame to previous government.He may want to recall that in fact it was the Liberal government, of which he was a member, that created the general low skilled stream about which he is now complaining.
8. deflected
   EmploymentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Criticizes the questioner and lists achievements instead of committing to future actions.This government has increased, several-fold, the opportunities for permanent residency for people who come here on work permits.
9. deflected
   National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids any mention of timeframe or public release of the report.I have asked the Chief of the Defence Staff to get to the bottom of these serious allegations.
10. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the request to appear before the defence committee.Again, I have told the Chief of the Defence Staff to get to the bottom of this immediately.
11. partly answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses release of some information but not immediate tabling of the full report.Non-classified and non-commercially sensitive information contained in the evaluation of the options will be released.
12. partly answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates partial release but does not address cabinet approval or full public access.those portions of the panel report that do not contain commercially sensitive material will be released to the public.
13. answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the government's position on the requested powers.The police who investigate the most serious and complex crimes in this country do not have that power.
14. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to defending the party and demanding an apology from the NDP.Now, the time has come for the NDP to stand up and do the honourable thing. They need to apologize for making those allegations.
15. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer poses a counter-question to the NDP rather than addressing the call for more amendments.
16. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns the question back on the asker instead of addressing whether the bill needs further changes.I want to invite the member to rise in his seat now and indicate if he still believes that voters should be able to walk in without a shred of ID and cast a ballot.
17. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains why the powers were not added to the bill.the elections commissioner, who is responsible for investigating, already has the power to have documents produced.
18. deflected
    Democratic ReformStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the Senate independence question by attacking the Liberal proposal instead.the problem with the Liberal leader's proposal is that he not only wants unelected senators, but he wants the people who appoint senators to be unelected as well.
19. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the consultative appointment question and pivots to criticizing the Liberal plan.That would mean that not only would the Senate be one step removed from democracy, it would be two steps removed from democracy.
20. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims no question was asked then attacks the Liberal Party and its convention.I did not hear a question in any of that, but I was lucky enough to be invited to be an observer at the recent Liberal convention.
21. answered
    EmploymentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the specific action taken by noting an ongoing investigation and possible sanctions.there is an ongoing investigation into those particular allegations.
22. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the audit request and instead accuses the asker of hypocrisy on the program.I just find the hypocrisy a wee bit difficult to take.
23. partly answered
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer covers the moratorium and reforms but does not commit to an in-depth audit of all sectors.we put a moratorium on the temporary foreign worker program last week, especially in the food services sector
24. partly answered
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses past reforms and future changes but does not directly address fixing the program to stop employer exploitation.we instituted a charge for all applications submitted by employers.
25. misdirected
    PensionsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP instead of addressing the question on shifting pension risk or improving CPP.why does the New Democratic Party not understand that hiking Canada pension plan costs for Canadian workers and decreasing their paycheques while the economy is still in the middle of a fragile recovery can kill thousands of jobs?
26. deflected
    PensionsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats job-loss talking points without addressing the question on increasing CPP benefits or releasing the report.Maybe the NDP does not understand how the economy works.
27. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the underground economy and tax evasion but dismisses the charities premise without engaging it.Our government has a strong record of combatting tax evasion and getting tough on tax cheats.
28. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the strategy update and enforcement actions but does not explain the 2001 guide or timeline for new proposals.this is a strategy that is working and there are new measures in place that we will be announcing to further it this year.
29. deflected
    The BudgetJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer provides transfer payment totals but does not address the rigged formula or Ontario deficit concerns raised.federal support to Ontario has increased by 76% since this government took office in 2006.
30. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the seven-point plan and upcoming release but avoids a precise timeline for the full report.Those parts of the report that are not commercially sensitive or restricted will be released.
31. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past legislation and tax cuts but does not address creating an ombudsman position.The New Democrats pretend to stand up for consumers and pretend to be in favour of middle-class interests in this country.
32. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats prior actions and tax cuts but ignores the ombudsman request and oil subsidies premise.we have already introduced such legislation to protect the interests of consumers.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing support for the UN peacekeeping mission by instead attacking the opposition parties.What is more important is that the Liberal Party, as well as the NDP, would like to put Canadian soldiers' lives in danger out in the region.
34. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the status of the case but does not respond to the request for a meeting with the wife.Although Canada cannot provide consular services in this case because the individual is not a Canadian citizen, our mission in Egypt has been in contact with his wife and with the local authorities to assist as appropriate.
35. deflected
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the question of government cuts and stable funding by insisting the government has no role while the question builds on a premise of government responsibility.CBC/Radio-Canada receives a lot of taxpayer-provided money and makes its own operational decisions.
36. deflected
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again insists the government made no decisions and redirects to CBC management without addressing the impact of funding levels.CBC/Radio-Canada made these decisions as a result of the declining number of viewers and advertising revenue.
37. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the review process, Species at Risk Act compliance, and mitigation measures for the project.This particular project was subject to review under the Species at Risk Act and approved only contingent on strict mitigation measures.
38. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Brent Rathgeber (Independent) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer turns to criticizing Liberals and prescribing actions for employers rather than addressing why the moratorium punishes compliant businesses.I guess the Liberals just flip-flopped with that question.