Commons advances citizenship act amendments and victims bill

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   JusticeMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general efforts on prostitution but sidesteps the request to refer the bill to the Supreme Court.With regard to a Supreme Court reference, it was just six months ago that we received the Bedford decision.
2. deflected
   JusticeMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the bill's intent but refuses to disclose legal opinions or commit to a Supreme Court reference.our government has no intention of compromising the authority and responsibility of Parliament.
3. partly answered
   Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Bernard Trottier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the bidding process indirectly by noting no decision has been made but does not confirm tabling the report.no decision has been made about replacing the fleet of CF-18 fighter jets.
4. deflected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Mr. Bernard Trottier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats prior points without addressing whether Canadian companies are guaranteed work on the F-35s.I will repeat for the member opposite because he did not seem to listen to my previous answer.
5. deflected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Mr. Bernard Trottier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates the review process but ignores the question about leaking reports and accountability in the House.An independent panel of experts--external to government, I should add--ensured that the valuation of options being conducted by the RCAF was both rigorous and impartial.
6. misdirected
   EmploymentMr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to overall job growth statistics instead of addressing the shift from full-time to part-time jobs.Since coming to office in 2006, Canada has had the strongest job growth of any in the G7 countries
7. misdirected
   EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberals' voting record rather than addressing the loss of full-time jobs or proposing a jobs plan.It is quite rich for the Liberal Party to be criticizing our government's job creation legislation and efforts.
8. misdirected
   EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the Liberals of misinformation instead of responding to infrastructure spending cuts and full-time job creation.Across this land the Liberals continue to spread misinformation.
9. deflected
   PrivacyMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the registry and spying claims by restating that protests are public events and shifting to security threats.Protests and rallies are public events.
10. deflected
    PrivacyMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids confirming whether identifiable information is collected or shared and instead repeats general preparedness talking points.The Government Operations Centre needs to be prepared to respond to any potential event to ensure confidence in government and continuity of federal services.
11. partly answered
    PrivacyMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states that the centre monitors events posing risks to public safety but does not address the spying or registry premise.In order to do that, the Government Operations Centre monitors any event that may pose a risk to public safety.
12. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Ed Holder (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses warrant requirements but ignores the volume of requests and the premise that they exceed terrorism concerns.An individual's private information is protected under the charter and cannot be released without a warrant.
13. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Ed Holder (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites PIPEDA rules and 411-style information but does not explain the scale of collection or the new commissioner's role.Telecommunications companies have already said as well that they will release only 411-style information.
14. deflected
    PrivacyMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Ed Holder (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats charter and warrant protections without addressing the specific types of information requested from telecoms.a person's private information is protected under the charter and cannot be released without a warrant.
15. partly answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Mr. Bernard Trottier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that an independent panel evaluated options and results will be made public but does not confirm whether operational requirements were modified.a panel of independent experts ensured that the evaluation of options was rigorous and impartial and that the results to be made public are comprehensive and understandable.
16. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Mr. Bernard Trottier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refers to the seven-point plan and website reports but avoids committing to disclosing details by the House adjournment deadline.Once the evaluation of those options is complete, we will be announcing a decision to the Canadian public in due course.
17. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Mr. Bernard Trottier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states no decision has been made without addressing whether a competition occurred.no decision has been made on the CF-18 replacement.
18. partly answered
    InfrastructureJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides investment figures but does not address the national transit strategy request.our Conservative government is making record investments in infrastructure, the longest and the largest infrastructure plan in Canada's history, of over $53 billion over the next 10 years.
19. deflected
    InfrastructureJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats investment claims and corrects a figure without addressing the 90% cut allegation.again, that is simply incorrect.
20. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of playing politics instead of addressing infrastructure investment levels.instead of playing politics with respect to infrastructure and with respect to not spreading misinformation about the plan, they should work with their municipalities
21. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites past investments and criticizes the NDP rather than addressing caregiver support.It is interesting to hear the member opposite, who continually, as part of the NDP plan, tries to politicize this issue
22. answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists multiple specific support programs for veterans and families.We offer the operational stress injury social support program for families.
23. deflected
    International TradeMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the trade agreement without identifying outstanding issues holding up the deal.we have managed to come to an agreement with the European Union on a very ambitious trade agreement
24. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member's record on trade surplus and cites new numbers instead of addressing CETA details.the member failed to mention that March's revised trade surplus was almost $800 million
25. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general banking options instead of addressing mortgage prepayment penalties or the bill.Through our National Consumer Agency, we have made it easier than ever for Canadians to shop around for low to no-cost banking solutions.
26. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past actions and attacks the NDP rather than addressing regulation of prepayment penalties.Sadly, the NDP has opposed all of our efforts to protect those Canadian consumers.
27. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses aligning with the US on oil and gas emissions but does not explain refusal to regulate or trade impacts.we want to work with the United States on reducing greenhouse gas emissions for the oil and gas sector.
28. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes monitoring efforts instead of addressing missed targets or rising mercury levels.We have worked with the Province of Alberta to launch a world-class scientific monitoring system for the oil sands.
29. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that CFIA will continue inspections to maintain US market access for seed potatoes.working with the Canadian Horticultural Council, we have instructed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to continue export-related inspections to maintain market access to the United States.
30. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to crop receipts and promotes a bill instead of addressing the cost increase for seed grain inspections.
31. partly answered
    HousingMs. Hélène LeBlanc (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes renewed investment and changes for co-ops but does not address restoring funding or preventing loss of units.While the agreements have ended because the mortgages are paid off, we have renewed our investment in affordable housing.
32. misdirected
    HousingMs. Hélène LeBlanc (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP and Liberals for voting against initiatives instead of addressing the loss of co-operative housing affordability.Why do the New Democrats and the Liberals vote against every one of our initiatives that set out to help Canadians with housing?
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists general sanctions actions but avoids the specific request about Igor Sechin.Canada has put in place sanctions against over 100 individuals and entities responsible for the crises,
34. partly answered
    The BudgetMr. Jean-François Larose (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses only the homelessness funding claim while ignoring other issues raised and attacks the NDP.The NDP does not like evidence-based, results-orientated policy because it is politically driven and wants to spread misinformation.
35. deflected
    Champlain BridgeMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the toll position and attacks other parties without addressing support for the amendments.our position has always been clear: there will be a toll on the new Champlain Bridge.
36. deflected
    JusticeMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise and restates bill goals without addressing the court fight claim.
37. deflected
    Public SafetyMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses general gun control measures but ignores the RCMP decision and amnesty specifics.Canada in fact does have a strong gun control system in place to protect Canadian families and our communities.
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker instead of addressing the request for an apology.I will never apologize for standing up for the priorities of northern Ontarians, particularly northwestern Ontarians, which this member consistently and persistently never does in this place.