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Tuesday, June 17, 2014 · sitting No. 105
Commons limits debate on bill to regulate supervised drug sites
Government orders on the Respect for Communities Act consumed the largest share of House time. The House adopted a motion to limit further second-reading debate on Bill C-2 to five hours after 18 hours of discussion and 97 members had spoken.
In Question Period, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair pressed the Prime Minister on judicial appointments to the Quebec Superior Court and the Northern Gateway pipeline. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said no Supreme Court vacancy exists and defended the environmental assessment process for resource projects.
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau questioned the economic impact of a potential Northern Gateway spill. Other exchanges covered first-nations drinking water, missile defence and employment-insurance appeals.
Decided that day
- Time allocation for Bill C-2 passed
- Bill C-6 concurrence passed
- Clause 4 and short-title deletions for Bill C-6 defeated
- S-1001 introduced
- C-25, C-37, C-31 sent to second chamber
- C-18 passed second reading
From the Hansard record of the sitting. Full Hansard
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Who held the floor · 2014-06-17
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Other moments
Agricultural Growth Act
NDP MP Glenn Thibeault said the NDP supports sending Bill C-18 to committee but warned that several of its nine amending provisions raise concerns for farmers.
Read the exchangeSafeguarding Canada's Seas and Skies Act
NDP MP Jasbir Sandhu said Bill C-3 makes only modest improvements and urged broader measures to protect British Columbia coastal waters and tourism.
Read the exchangeNational Defence
NDP MP Jack Harris asked whether the government would join the U.S. missile-defence program after a Senate report recommended participation.
Read the exchangeCitizenship and Immigration
NDP MP Andrew Cash asked how many government-sponsored Syrian refugees have arrived; Minister Chris Alexander said 1,150 have been resettled since the crisis began.
Read the exchangeInfrastructure
Liberal MP David McGuinty cited David Dodge in urging more infrastructure investment; Minister Denis Lebel said the Building Canada plan remains the largest in Canadian history.
Read the exchangeQuestion Period, exchange by exchange
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- misdirectedJusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to the judge's background instead of addressing the constitutional compliance or promise.
This is about a judge who asked to be transferred to the Quebec Superior Court.
- deflectedJusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids answering the specific question about Mainville's appointment by restating general policy.
at this point in time, there are no vacancies at the Supreme Court of Canada
- deflectedJusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The response dismisses the question as a conspiracy theory rather than addressing the appointments.
Before the leader of the NDP moves to yet another conspiracy theory, let me just outline the facts.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to criticizing NDP ideology instead of addressing the pipeline decision.
we all know that the NDP is ideologically opposed to all development of resources.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Responds by attacking NDP position rather than clarifying the process or decision.
that is an interesting way for the Leader of the Opposition to cover his own tracks.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on Liberal hostility instead of committing to a decision on the pipeline.
we know very well the leader of the Liberal Party 's and his party's deep hostility to Canada's energy sector.
- partly answeredNatural ResourcesMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Provides the criteria for decision without directly answering on the pipeline.
We will not approve a project unless we can determine that it is safe for the environment and safe for Canadians.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Emphasizes process without addressing the specific request to reject the project.
We cannot make a decision before we know the facts.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to unrelated NDP scandal instead of addressing pipeline concerns.
Speaking of reports, let us talk about the report from the Board of Internal Economy, which had but one recommendation: that the NDP pay back the $1.7 million it took from taxpayers.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the call for BC MPs to oppose pipeline and pivots to NDP repayment demand.
While we are on the topic of reports, let us talk about the report from the Board of Internal Economy. That report has one recommendation: that the NDP pay back the $1.17 million it took from taxpayers.
- partly answeredNatural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer addresses first nations role in resource development but avoids the pipeline rejection demand.
first nations have and will continue to make important contributions as a full partner in the development of our natural resources.
- answeredAboriginal AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains government investments in first nations water infrastructure.
since 2006, we have invested approximately $3 billion in first nations' water and waste water infrastructure and related public health activities.
- answeredAboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act as the response to the funding and standards issue.
we passed the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act, which will, for the first time, provide first nation communities with drinking water and waste water standards that are comparable to other communities in the country.
- answeredAboriginal AffairsMr. Jonathan Genest-Jourdain (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states continued investment path and specific budget figures for water infrastructure.
we will continue investing in aboriginal communities. Since 2006, we have invested approximately $3 billion in water and waste water infrastructure in aboriginal communities across the country.
- answeredPublic Works and Government ServicesMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states no decision has been made and outlines review process for CF-18 replacement.
as I have said many times, no decision has been made about replacing the CF-18 fleet.
- partly answeredNational DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer acknowledges the Senate report but does not address spending or joining the missile defence program.
I thank the Senate for this report. I point out that it was unanimous.
- deflectedNational DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids committing on missile defence participation and pivots to general safety monitoring.
Our focus will always be on the safety and security of Canadian families.
- misdirectedJusticeMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the question as conspiratorial and denies Supreme Court intent rather than addressing release of advice.
those are very convoluted, conspiratorial comments.
- misdirectedJusticeStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters by attacking the asker's record instead of clarifying the appointment process or constitutionality.
this is coming from the architect of Kyoto and the stunning electoral victory of the Liberal Party, speaking of wrecking things.
- deflectedTourismJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the funding cut question and shifts to praising a recent conference.
This event was a great success.
- partly answeredPrivacyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the Spencer decision's impact on voluntary disclosures but does not explain why the bill was not split.
The Supreme Court's decision actually confirms what the government has said all along, that Bill C-13's proposals regarding voluntary disclosures do not provide legal authority for access to information without a warrant.
- partly answeredPrivacyMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's view on warrants but does not commit to splitting the bill.
It is absolutely essential to review this Supreme Court decision and pass this bill.
- deflectedJusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats denial of Supreme Court linkage without addressing the constitutional analysis request.
It had everything to do with the appeal court of Quebec.
- misdirectedJusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question by implying the asker sides with a Toronto lawyer rather than addressing eligibility criteria.
I must admit, however, that the justice critic for the NDP from Quebec seems to be siding with a downtown Toronto lawyer who appears to be trying to block and limit the pool of jurists who are available to be appointed to superior courts in the province of Quebec.
- deflectedCitizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the premise and supplies a total refugee count rather than the requested government-sponsored figure.
once again that member is misinforming the House; his question is completely wrong.
- deflectedCitizenship and ImmigrationMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer evades the specific count of the 200 promised refugees by shifting to unrelated totals and other nationalities.
why do our hon. colleagues insist on focusing on such a small number when there are already 1,150 Syrian refugees in Canada?
- misdirectedEmployment InsuranceMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer disputes the stated wait times without addressing the tribunal changes or their impact on claimants.
the member is misleading the public in terms of the wait times.
- misdirectedEmployment InsuranceMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses distortion and suggests contacting the tribunal instead of explaining the replacement of referees or resulting delays.
Once again, Mr. Speaker, the member is completely distorting the facts, and it is disappointing.
- deflectedInfrastructureMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims the member is misleading and pivots to signed agreements without addressing the 90% cut or Dodge's recommendation.
once again, this member is misleading the House.
- deflectedInfrastructureCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists program components but ignores the claimed spending cut and the call for immediate investment.
our Building Canada plan includes several components, which my colleague prefers to forget.
- misdirectedHousingMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer disputes the interpretation of the ruling and declares it a non-federal issue rather than committing to regulatory review.
in fact, the ruling that was made recently in Quebec actually said the opposite of what that member asserts.
- deflectedAsbestosMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the policy defense by noting non-opposition to listing and shifting responsibility to the province.
our government will not oppose the listing of chrysotile at Rotterdam.
- deflectedHealthMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes Vanessa's law instead of addressing the regulation of reprocessing medical devices.
When it comes to medical devices or drugs, we work closely with the provinces and territories and health institutions to ensure that we can take action.
- deflectedOfficial LanguagesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The response highlights the funding amount without addressing the delays or timeline for disbursement.
My colleagues also care about minority communities, and they are doing everything in their power to ensure that the roadmap money is spent as announced.
- partly answeredCopyrightMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.It mentions efforts on copyright for the disabled but avoids committing to the Marrakesh treaty.
Of course, we are more than willing to look at ways to improve our copyright legislation to ensure that all Canadians recognize that their needs are met in Canadian law.
- deflectedNatural ResourcesMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). rhetorical question.Notes absence of question then pivots to energy board review.
I am not sure I caught a question there, but I appreciate the point the member tried to make, obviously, in principle about shipping western Canadian oil to eastern Canada as a possibility.