House debates contraband tobacco bill as veterans and privacy spark clashes

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1. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites privacy and benefits instead of addressing the demand for an apology.in respect of the veteran's privacy, we cannot speak about any assistance, support, or contact that might have been provided to him or his family.
2. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to government's record and funding without addressing the request to meet veterans.I can assure my hon. colleague and all members in this House, as they know full well, that the minister is deeply concerned and cares about Canada's veterans.
3. deflected
   PrivacyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Albas (Conservative). loaded question.Answer asserts qualifications and process but does not address withdrawing the nomination.Mr. Therrien is a qualified candidate who will bring to this job his considerable experience in dealing with legal and confidentiality issues.
4. misdirected
   PrivacyMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Albas (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the NDP's stance on public servants rather than addressing the nominee's qualifications.It is truly hypocritical for the New Democrats to claim to be the champions of public servants.
5. deflected
   PrivacyMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Albas (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats that the candidate is qualified via rigorous process without addressing withdrawal or privacy concerns.The appointment was made following a rigorous process that identified Mr. Therrien as the best candidate.
6. partly answered
   EmploymentMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states that violators are held accountable and mentions legislation but does not explain lack of bans despite complaints.If employers violate the rules and regulations of this program, they are held to account.
7. misdirected
   EmploymentMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberals' past actions instead of addressing oversight failures in the current program.When the Liberals were in power, temporary foreign workers were coming from outside the country as exotic dancers and strippers.
8. deflected
   EmploymentMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists past changes and notes opposition votes but does not address why abuses remain pervasive.we have brought in on two separate occasions changes to tighten up this program to make sure that employers follow the regulations
9. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes general services and communication without addressing the specific spending criticism or incident raised.It is important that we communicate with Canadian veterans to ensure they are aware of the services and programs available to them.
10. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly counters the ad spending claim with budget figures but ignores the broader support and partisan use accusations.Less than 1% of the total budget is spent on advertising.
11. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains timing and meetings but avoids any response to the request for an apology.the minister regularly travels throughout this country to meet with Canada's veterans and their families, as all members of this side of House, I can assure the member, regularly meet and listen to—
12. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses communication needs but sidesteps the demand to apologize and invest differently.If veterans are unaware of the programs and services available to them, they simply will not use them.
13. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. Bernard Trottier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the project follows a plan but provides no information on timing or announcement before summer.The results of this evaluation will be released in due course.
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    Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. Bernard Trottier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the review process without addressing whether the purchase will be sole-sourced.we embarked on the most independent and transparent review in the history of Canada when it comes to military procurement.
15. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Mr. Bernard Trottier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates the review process but does not commit to a bidding competition.In the coming weeks, the ministers will be carefully examining various reports in order to make a decision on replacing Canada's CF-18 fighter jet fleet.
16. partly answered
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms consultations and respect for the decision but does not confirm selection from the minister's recommended candidates.We have made it clear that we will respect the letter and the spirit of the Supreme Court decision.
17. deflected
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids specifying any timeline for the appointment.We are moving as expeditiously as possible to fill the vacancy created by Justice Fish.
18. misdirected
    JusticeStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition instead of addressing how to avoid repeating the debacle.if the member is looking for individuals who breach confidence, he perhaps should look more on his side of the House than on this side of the House.
19. deflected
    InfrastructureStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids reconciling the contradictory statements about the fund's status.a new Building Canada plan is open for business.
20. partly answered
    InfrastructureMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the process exists but does not address the lack of funding or application issues.the process is in place. All the information that municipalities, that provinces, require is on the Infrastructure Canada website.
21. answered
    PrivacyMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly clarifies the bill's provisions on privacy and liability.Bill C-13 does not create any new protection from criminal or civil liability for those who voluntarily assist law enforcement.
22. answered
    PrivacyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the safeguards and privacy compliance in the information exchange.The exchange of tax information between Canada and the U.S. is already a long-standing practice and is authorized under the Canada-U.S. tax treaty, which includes safeguards for the use of exchanged information.
23. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Costas Menegakis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states existing commitments but does not address doing more or the specific process timeline.We are committed to resettle 1,300 Syrians by the end of the 2014, with 1,100 spaces allocated for privately sponsored refugees.
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Mr. Costas Menegakis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer emphasizes past actions without addressing future commitments or responsibilities.Since the start of the Syrian conflict, the member will be pleased to know that Canada has provided protection to over 1,100 Syrians.
25. answered
    Social DevelopmentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the shift to project-based funding and invites applications to address the literacy issue.these organizations were informed three years ago that the federal government was changing the way it funded from core funding to project-based funding
26. deflected
    Social DevelopmentMs. Francine Raynault (NDP) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). loaded question.Repeats the funding change explanation while denying the premise without engaging expertise.that is not true. These organizations were informed three years ago
27. deflected
    International DevelopmentMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Agrees on education importance but defers the specific yes/no pledge question.As to the other question, I will advise the member in due course.
28. partly answered
    International DevelopmentMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses general education funding but sidesteps the GPE pledge deadline.As far as education is concerned, yes, Canada has contributed and will contribute towards education.
29. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.Attacks the opposition's record instead of addressing the ad funds or apology request.I find it extremely rich coming from that member and that party.
30. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). loaded question.Defends past actions and current support without addressing rejected recommendations or hiding claims.We are committed to the long-term support of the salmon fishery in British Columbia
31. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.Cites expert praise for the budget to avoid engaging the war on science premise.why do we not just let the experts comment on this?
32. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.Quotes positive researcher comments instead of addressing the Statistics Canada data on cuts.the Prime Minister's Office apparently has some of the most qualified spin doctors in the world
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    Canada PostMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as nonsense and redirects responsibility to the arm's-length corporation without addressing government indifference.that is nonsense. The member should know that Canada Post is an arm's-length crown corporation.
34. partly answered
    HealthMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights general health research funding and brain injury investments but ignores the specific call for leadership on concussions in amateur sport beyond apps.Canada is a leader when it comes to investing in health care research.
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    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Bernard Trottier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the overall procurement process and jobs created but avoids explaining why the specific Davie proposal was rejected.the Irving and Seaspan shipyards were chosen through the most open and transparent military procurement procedure in Canada's history.
36. misdirected
    SportMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to pride in World Cup investments and unrelated events instead of addressing Athletics Canada's withdrawal from the Coupe-Québec.I would like to thank my colleague for his question. It gives me the opportunity to say how proud we are of our investments in sports both within and outside Canada.
37. misdirected
    SportMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats general commitment to the event and ignores the direct accusation of ministerial interference in Athletics Canada's decision.once again, perhaps my colleague did not hear me, but I clearly said that the Minister of State for Sport is very committed to this event and will continue to be.