Commons spends most of day debating First Nations education bill

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1. deflected
   JusticeMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Robert Goguen (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses legal opinions instead of addressing waste, Quebec battle or PMO attack on Chief Justice.All experts agreed that there was no basis for the Supreme Court's opinion and that, basically, Justice Moldaver's dissenting opinion should prevail.
2. deflected
   JusticeMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Robert Goguen (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the PMO position by restating facts about contact attempt rather than explaining or stopping the alleged attack.it is a known fact that the Chief Justice did try to contact the Prime Minister during the selection process.
3. partly answered
   EmploymentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the program's purpose but does not explain the doubling of numbers in manufacturing.the purpose of the temporary foreign worker program is to provide temporary help when acute labour shortages exist.
4. answered
   EmploymentMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses audits and integrity measures to protect the program.We have integrity officers now, a change that was made by our government, who can go into a work site unannounced and make sure that every employer that is engaged in this program is following the rules and protecting jobs for Canadians.
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   EmploymentMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the opposition's record instead of addressing the manufacturing sector increase during downturn.I also think it is rich that a member of that party criticizes the explosion in the numbers of any program in this country, when members constantly come over to ask the minister to increase the amount of temporary foreign workers in their ridings.
6. answered
   EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists specific new integrity measures taken by the government.For example, we now have the authority to conduct on-site inspections.
7. misdirected
   EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the opposition's hypocrisy rather than addressing the minister's past statements on expansion.It is shameful that the member from that party, whose members constantly come over and ask the Minister of Employment and Social Development to increase the amount of temporary foreign workers in their ridings, is standing here and saying things—
8. misdirected
   EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). loaded question.Answer accuses opposition of hypocrisy instead of confirming timeline for new program.
9. deflected
   PrivacyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general policies on warrants and oversight without addressing the request for a mandate to the Privacy Commissioner.Moreover, our security services have civilian oversight, and they have constantly been shown to be following the law.
10. misdirected
    PrivacyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's electoral record instead of addressing the question on oversight and warrantless access.it is questions like that that help Canadians understand why after 16 straight elections, the NDP has never actually made it to this side of the House.
11. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to Bill S-4 and general security work without addressing how to end the practices or require disclosures.
12. misdirected
    PrivacyMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mocks shifting opposition numbers and restates policy instead of answering when telecom disclosure measures will be proposed.I know that yesterday the Liberals said it was millions and millions of Canadians who were being spied on.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the report is unreleased and calls for enforcement but does not address calling a national inquiry.We invite the RCMP to release that report, as soon as possible, to the public.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's voting record instead of addressing the refusal to call a national inquiry.The NDP consistently votes against every single thing we do to stand up for women in this country.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes Bill C-33 and funding without addressing the minister's partisan attacks or listening to communities.This debate has been going on for decades. Still today, the NDP is opposed to investing nearly $2 billion more in the system.
16. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the bill and funding approach but does not address why new funding is delayed until after the next election.From the outset, we said that investments would not replace reform.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's record instead of addressing the Shannen's Dream motion or first nations education.it is rich to hear this from the member, when every single motion or project advanced to improve the situation of first nations members across the country is opposed by the NDP.
18. answered
    JusticeStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Robert Goguen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains that no call was taken and why the process remained confidential.The Prime Minister did not take the call, and no discussion ensued.
19. deflected
    PensionsMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes Ontario Liberals and tax policy instead of addressing federal action on pensions.It is unfortunate that the Ontario Liberals refuse to follow our government's example of good economic management by making tough decisions, focusing on priorities, and balancing the budget.
20. partly answered
    PrivacyLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the existing framework and promotes a bill but does not explain why the government allows warrantless disclosures.the legislation that governs this, of course, was introduced by the Liberal Party, and we had not heard a word from the Liberals until a couple of days ago that there were any problems with it.
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    Democratic ReformMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the ID policy disagreement and mocks NDP inconsistency rather than addressing committee amendments.the NDP really does have to make up its mind.
22. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes commissioner independence but pivots to the ID issue instead of addressing investigative powers.of course we have made the Commissioner of Canada Elections independent from Elections Canada.
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    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the ID polling point and avoids discussing committee process or amendments.Some 87% of Canadians think voters should show ID.
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    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again cites ID polling and ignores the specific rejected amendments on call centres and investigative powers.Some 87% of Canadians believe that voters should show ID.
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    Champlain BridgeMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the toll plan without addressing why tolls apply now unlike existing federal bridges.We have always been clear. This new bridge will be built through a public-private partnership, with a toll.
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    Champlain BridgeMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores neglect and economic harm claims, pivoting only to positive economic framing.It will be a toll bridge, and this will be excellent news for the country's economy.
27. answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the costs and privacy protections under the agreement versus no agreement.without an agreement in place, our financial institutions would still have to comply with FATCA.
28. answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the omnibus placement, privacy concerns, and specific concessions obtained.In our negotiations, we obtained a number of concessions, including exempting certain accounts, like RRSPs, RDSPs, TFSAs, et cetera, from FATCA reporting.
29. misdirected
    The EnvironmentJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rebuts the premise by citing safety evidence and provincial roles rather than engaging the attack on motives.the health and safety of Canadians is our priority and that is why it is very important to note that hydraulic fracking has been used safely in western Canada for decades and there have been no incidents of contamination to drinking water.
30. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights new rail legislation but does not address immediate cash or planting aid for farmers.under our leadership we have brought forward the fair rail for grain farmers act, which is strong legislation that addresses the serious issue of grain backlog.
31. answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies legal process and confirms the final report will be released to the family.in accordance with the National Defence Act the final report will be made public to the family and released as it should be.
32. answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again states the final report will be made available per the National Defence Act.According to the National Defence Act, that will be made public, and of course it will be made available to the family as is appropriate and as it should be.
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains ice conditions and past criteria but avoids committing to any new program.In the past, though, as he referred to, compensation has only been issued under extreme circumstances when the fishery was delayed into late spring or even early summer.
34. deflected
    PensionsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.The response discusses general CPP support but ignores the appeal backlog and tribunal delays entirely.we have made changes to CPP to help make sure that the retirement program is there when Canadians retire.
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    JusticeMr. Claude Patry (Bloc) asked Mr. Robert Goguen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the legal advice process but sidesteps any commitment to Quebec's recommended appointment.That opinion was reviewed and supported by another former Supreme Court judge and by Professor Peter Hogg, a renowned constitutional scholar.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Claude Patry (Bloc) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The response highlights emission reductions and attacks the opposition carbon tax instead of addressing Quebec's concerns.We are accomplishing this without the Liberal and NDP $20 billion job-killing carbon tax, which would raise the price of everything.
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    JusticeMr. Brent Rathgeber (Independent) asked Mr. Robert Goguen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the defense of external legal advice without addressing the request for an apology.None of these legal experts saw any merit to the position eventually taken by the Supreme Court of Canada, and their views were similar to the dissenting decision of Mr. Justice Moldaver.