House debates omnibus budget bill at report stage

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   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to implementing the recommendations by referencing the report and past spending.The minister is going to, of course, deal with the recommendations found within that report, and since we have seen a record increase in the expenditures for Canadian veterans as a result of our government and our Prime Minister , we continue to support veterans.
2. answered
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the meaning of the phrase.I think that means that we act on them.
3. deflected
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids specific action by citing general spending and criticizing opposition.I note the NDP has voted against those improvements.
4. partly answered
   PrivacyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Provides an explanation but does not fully detail the process for conflicts.I am sure in any instance where the Privacy Commissioner cannot act, the office can still act.
5. misdirected
   PrivacyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Responds by attacking the questioner rather than addressing the conflict concern.For this member to drag him through the mud without any regard for his service to this country is, quite frankly, shameful.
6. partly answered
   JusticeMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Commits to consultation but qualifies it with past issues.With respect to a future process for the appointment of the Supreme Court judges, of course we intend to, again, consult widely and certainly within Quebec and with those in the legal community.
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   Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on past achievements instead of the future reforms.as a result of eight years of reform by this government, backlogs are smaller, economic immigration has never been stronger
8. misdirected
   Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to criticizing previous Liberal government instead of answering about the plan.None of that happened under Liberal governments over many long years of darkness and neglect.
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   The EnvironmentMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses global emissions and investments but ignores the specific request for oil and gas regulations timeline.Canada only accounts for less than 2% of the global greenhouse gas emissions.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Answer compares electricity stats with US but does not address the oil and gas target or timeline.In Canada, 10% of electricity generation comes from coal; in the United States, it is 37%.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Answer emphasizes alignment with US and transportation rules but avoids committing to oil and gas regulations.Our countries should be taking action together, not alone.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promises review and safety checks but does not address the poll or opposition to the project.projects will only proceed if they are safe for Canadians and safe for the environment.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the NDP and opposition leader instead of responding to BC public opinion on the pipeline.we know that the NDP would prefer to reject science and facts and decide which projects should go ahead based on ideology.
14. partly answered
    PrivacyMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains why the bill should not be split but does not address protecting client information or listening to the commissioner.it makes no sense to split the bill.
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    PrivacyMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights existing oversight bodies but does not address the call for a new parliamentary committee.It is important to have external organizations overseeing our agencies, and our country has some very good organizations.
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    Government AccountabilityMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer notes broad consultation and future release but avoids explaining the delay or what is being hidden.There is other polling information available that will be released in due course.
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    Government AccountabilityMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the poll release question and pivots to the new bill.I invite my colleagues to study this bill and to comment on the issue and not the polls.
18. misdirected
    International TradeMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The response shifts from the trade deal timeline to criticizing the questioner's delay in asking questions.it is pretty surprising to hear a question from the Liberal trade critic.
19. misdirected
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the opposition of misleading instead of addressing the infrastructure spending cut.once again the opposition is misleading the House.
20. deflected
    The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids explaining any anti-growth agenda by instead highlighting positive economic indicators.Our party has a low-tax plan for jobs and growth.
21. answered
    EthicsMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The response directly states the government's commitment to integrity in procurements and assisting investigations.In all cases where wrongdoing is suspected, we will not hesitate to fully assist the investigation by the RCMP or the Competition Bureau.
22. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the investigation but deflects on specifics of cooperation and makes a partisan remark.The letter Z is associated with rental cars in Quebec, however, so maybe this has something to do with renting satellite offices.
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    Consumer ProtectionMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the existing ombudsman system without addressing the G20 commitment.It is a system that is the envy of the world, and it protects banking customers and investments.
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    Consumer ProtectionMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The minister acknowledges the quote but pivots to criticizing the NDP's listening habits on other issues.I actually didn't expect to be quoted at length by the New Democrats, but I am pleased to hear that they are listening to my words.
25. partly answered
    HealthMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer describes the existing strategy and consultations but does not address the claim of ignoring the problem or the bill.as the member knows, the pan-Canadian strategy for drug shortages that we have put in place to address this issue with the provinces and territories and the drug companies ensures that drug companies not only have to give advance notice of any drug shortages they see coming down the pipeline but also have to make sure that they alert us or physicians as to what drug can be used to replace that to make sure that Canadians are getting the medicine that they need.
26. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the voluntary system and consultations but does not commit to mandatory reporting as requested.However, the member has to recognize that these consultations are important, because not all drug shortages will be fixed through mandatory reporting.
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    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing NDP solutions and praising provincial partnerships instead of addressing renewal of the specific fund.What the NDP does not realize is that made-in-Ottawa solutions do not work in places like Estevan or Vancouver, B.C., or Halifax.
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    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights past meetings and changes but avoids addressing renewal of the subsidies or the risk to residents.It was appreciative, first of all, of the changes made in 2013 so that it could refinance in order to do repairs.
29. misdirected
    HousingMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer quotes an official and tells the member to take yes for an answer rather than confirming renewal of subsidies.Maybe the member could take yes for an answer.
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    HousingMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats investments and provincial flexibility but does not answer whether subsidies will be renewed.We renewed our investment in affordable housing with the provinces so that if they want to use that funding to provide assistance for these agreements that have ended, they can do that.
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states general policy on deportation without addressing the specific safety concerns or stay request.When the recourse available to those under the law has been exhausted, we expect them to leave the country.
32. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes that country conditions are assessed but does not confirm action on this deportation case.However, we also have ways to assess the situation in the country to which the person is being deported.
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    TransportationMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past funding without addressing the specific cut or request to reverse the decision.this government is unprecedented in its support of Marine Atlantic, totalling $1 billion in the past six years in its costs, both in terms of capital and its operating costs.
34. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that the work was reviewed by DFO experts and determined not to harm belugas, with mitigation in place.This work was reviewed by expert DFO officials, and it was determined that it would not result in any serious harm to protected marine life, including belugas.
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    Rail TransportationMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses general rail safety measures and the TSB investigation but does not address protection for the specific Churchill line or crude oil plans.We will wait for the authorities to determine what the cause was in this case of the derailment of the grain.
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    JusticeMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers to an existing plan and invites collaboration without announcing any specific investment or bill details.I invite my colleague to work with my colleagues on this.