NDP supply motion seeks telecom disclosure rules as debate consumes Commons

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rejects the premise outright and shifts to an unrelated phone call instead of addressing the stated job duty.I reject the premise of that question.
2. deflected
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer affirms the role in general terms but immediately pivots to appointment process details unrelated to defending the court from intimidation.What I can tell the member again is that in addition to the precedent with respect to appointments to the Supreme Court of Canada of Mr. Justice Rothstein, our department went out and sought an outside legal opinion from two former Supreme Court justices
3. misdirected
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects a factual detail about Rothstein but never engages the accusation of acting as the Prime Minister's henchman.no, in fact I was talking about Mr. Justice Rothstein, whom the hon. member I think knows came from the Federal Court, albeit not from Quebec.
4. deflected
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer mocks the questioner's agitation and restates reliance on legal advice without addressing understanding of the Supreme Court Act provisions.the Leader of the Opposition seems to be a bit agitated for a Monday morning.
5. deflected
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's reading of the Act and invites him to reread it rather than addressing the civil-law distinction raised.I invite the hon. member to go back and read that legislation himself.
6. deflected
   JusticeStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims inability to address the confidentiality breach because the source was anonymous and thereby avoids identifying who broke it.I am afraid I simply cannot help the member with that convoluted question.
7. deflected
   JusticeMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again diverts to praising the inclusiveness of the process instead of addressing the breach of confidentiality by the Prime Minister.we followed, in fact, the most open and inclusive process for consultation ever undertaken by a government with respect to a Supreme Court appointment.
8. deflected
   JusticeMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the inclusiveness claim and corrects the record without addressing steps to restore integrity after the alleged breach.This government undertook the most inclusive process ever for the Supreme Court appointment process.
9. deflected
   EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses specific complaints and enforcement steps but avoids any mention of an independent review.It does point to the need for better information sharing between law enforcement agencies so that when one investigation is open in the police force, for example, that administrative agencies are informed.
10. deflected
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Repeats denial of a general labour shortage and promotes job grant but ignores the request for an independent review.I have said it a hundred times: there is no general labour shortage in Canada.
11. misdirected
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Denies refusal then pivots to attacking the NDP's broader position on the program instead of addressing the Auditor General request.If the program is displacing Canadians temporarily, why would the NDP want to displace them permanently?
12. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Gives general assurances on mental-health support and transition efforts but does not confirm keeping the specific promise to the soldier.every effort is being made to respect his wishes, to respect those of his family, to ensure that this transition is as smooth as possible for him.
13. answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Directly addresses the need for support and details investments in mental-health resources for returning soldiers.we have taken the extraordinary step of investing significant resources in improving the health care system, including the mental health professionals, within the Canadian Armed Forces.
14. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Explains legal constraints then attacks the member for supposedly suggesting the minister break the law.the hon. member, who is not only a critic, but a lawyer, is surely not suggesting that the Minister of National Defence would break the law by releasing an interim report.
15. deflected
    PrivacyMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Promotes Bill S-4 and quotes the Privacy Commissioner but never addresses releasing the internal investigation results.It is a good bill and I do hope the opposition will consider supporting it.
16. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Rejects the premise and promotes Bill S-4 but does not answer why the government is allegedly expanding access to personal data.Personal information that is protected by the charter requires a warrant.
17. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to privacy and NDP inconsistency instead of addressing TFW enforcement failures.Why not strike a balance between public safety and respect for privacy?
18. misdirected
    EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the questioner's past statements rather than addressing the job vacancy data issue.I find that member intervening on this matter very peculiar, because he said on May 29, 2012, that, "Temporary foreign workers are an important part of the production chain and the value chain".
19. misdirected
    EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to criticizing the Liberal member's recent statements instead of confirming the government's past policy.According to that member, whose judgment is better than that of people at Service Canada, we should be bringing in cooks from abroad, overturning the moratorium.
20. misdirected
    EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer focuses on alleged Liberal inconsistencies and past actions rather than responding to the five-point plan proposal.The Liberals opened the low-skills stream in 2002.
21. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the court ruling by stating intent to study it but immediately shifts to unrelated ID requirements.we will study the ruling carefully, but what we will not do is accept the NDP proposal to allow people to vote without presenting any ID whatsoever.
22. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the broken-promise and documentation question to restate opposition to vouching.we will not support the NDP's proposals to allow people to vote without any identification.
23. answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains existing and proposed audit requirements for party expenses.the parties are already required to submit receipts following an election.
24. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer insults the member and mocks NDP ideas instead of addressing why amendments were rejected.I do not think Canadians want his sharper tools touching anything near the Elections Act.
25. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses FATCA concerns but avoids explaining placement in omnibus bill or scrutiny issue.The new agreement addresses these concerns, relying on the existing framework under the Canada-U.S. tax treaty.
26. answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains consequences without agreement and benefits with it, addressing the implementation query.without an agreement in place, our financial institutions would still have to comply with FATCA.
27. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists audits and investments but ends by attacking the member's voting record instead of addressing the $170 billion claim.Maybe that member should think about voting for it.
28. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses unemployment and labour gaps but ignores Kijiji reference, debt, and foreign worker issues raised.it is very clear that unemployment is getting better in Canada.
29. misdirected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to general investments and attacks the Liberal Party rather than addressing the specific soldier's case.I do not know why the hon. member, coming from the Liberal Party, would take issue with those massive investments
30. deflected
    Veterans AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes the event and urges opposition to join rather than explaining the photo-op accusation or policy actions.Will you drop the politics and join in and pay your respects?
31. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes new sanctions announced but does not address why specific names like Sechin were omitted.the Prime Minister announced further sanctions on individuals in Russia.
32. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer quotes policy on not shaping foreign policy for commercial interests but avoids addressing military export suspension or alignment with allies.We will not shape our foreign policy to commercial interests
33. deflected
    TransportMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer opens with an unrelated attack and then discusses a general agenda without confirming any transfer or visit.yes, he should be ashamed of himself.
34. deflected
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies government responsibility and restates funding without addressing the cuts or crisis.everyone knows that the decisions made by Radio-Canada have nothing to do with the government's measures.
35. answered
    Quebec BridgeMr. Denis Blanchette (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains CN ownership since 1995 and the ongoing legal action started in 2006.since 1995, CN has owned this bridge and has been responsible for the operation, the maintenance, and the upkeep.
36. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms the program exists but defers specifics on 2014-2015 funding to a private discussion.The airport capital assistance program is in place, and indeed it helps many airports locally in our country with respect to safety and security measures.
37. deflected
    TaxationMr. Brent Rathgeber (Independent) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers a general statement on intent without addressing simplification or boutique credits.it is the intent of the Government of Canada to make the tax code as simple as possible.
38. partly answered
    PrivacyMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes voluntary disclosure but offers only a future detailed response instead of current numbers.I would be pleased to provide a more detailed response to my colleague, which is something I have done in the past.