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Monday, September 22, 2014 · sitting No. 113
Commons advances cyberbullying bill after report-stage debate
The House spent the largest share of its sitting on government orders for the Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act. Members considered multiple report-stage amendments to Bill C-13, including motions to delete clauses and to add a provision confirming protections for personal information affirmed in R. v. Spencer. The Speaker ruled on the selection of amendments after hearing submissions from NDP MP Randall Garrison.
In Question Period, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair pressed the government on its absence from the United Nations climate summit and on its withdrawal from the Kyoto Protocol. Conservative MP Colin Carrie replied that the government is advancing sector-by-sector regulations on emissions from cars and trucks. Liberals and New Democrats also challenged the government over employment-insurance changes and Canada Revenue Agency staff reductions.
Decided that day
- C-624, C-625 and C-626 were introduced
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Who held the floor · 2014-09-22
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Energy Efficiency Program
NDP MP Linda Duncan said the former eco-energy retrofit program created thousands of jobs and $8 billion in activity, citing figures from the former natural resources minister.
Read the exchangeProtection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act
Green Party MP Elizabeth May told the House that even narrowed communication restrictions near schools would not survive a charter challenge, according to the BC Civil Liberties Association.
Read the exchangeCanada Revenue Agency
NDP MP Murray Rankin said leaked documents show 50 senior experts in the aggressive tax-planning branch are being laid off while new resources target charities.
Read the exchangeAboriginal Affairs
NDP MP Romeo Saganash called for a national public inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women and girls after forcing a debate on the issue.
Read the exchangeCitizenship and Immigration
Liberal MP John McCallum urged faster visa processing for relatives of Canadian citizens trapped in Syrian war zones, noting two-year delays.
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- deflectedThe EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes government actions instead of addressing the boycott question.
our government has taken decisive action. Our priority, as opposed to the NDP's, is to protect the environment while keeping the economy strong.
- deflectedThe EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes government actions instead of addressing the yes-or-no question on rights.
our government is making progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions while keeping the economy strong.
- misdirectedThe EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker's past record rather than addressing the Charter question.
when the Leader of the Opposition was a Liberal cabinet minister of the environment, did he actually have a smog day named after him?
- deflectedThe EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes government actions instead of addressing targets for the oil and gas sector.
our government is a world leader when it comes to addressing climate change, but more than that, we are continuing to work with the provinces on reducing emissions from the oil and gas sector.
- deflectedThe EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes government actions instead of addressing the Prime Minister's attendance.
as we speak, the Minister of the Environment is in New York City this week representing Canada on a number of climate change matters.
- deflectedThe EnvironmentJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes government actions instead of addressing the Prime Minister's attendance or targets.
The economy is growing, and for the first time in Canadian history, greenhouse gas emissions are falling.
- deflectedThe EnvironmentMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes government actions instead of addressing the Prime Minister's attendance.
our government record is clear. The economy is growing, and for the first time in Canadian history, greenhouse gas emissions are falling.
- misdirectedEmployment InsuranceScott Brison (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal plan and record instead of addressing the EI tax credit criticism.
it is very clear that the Liberal leader and the Liberal Party have no idea how small business works.
- partly answeredThe EnvironmentMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists specific regulatory actions aligning with US standards but does not address the premise of inaction.
I am pleased to let the House know that the minister today announced three new regulatory initiatives on cars and fuels, which align with the United States.
- deflectedThe EnvironmentMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to attacking NDP carbon tax instead of addressing oil and gas regulations or committee work.
The NDP's approach to the oil and gas sector is basically a carbon tax, and then shut it down.
- answeredThe EnvironmentMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly counters the claim with specific emission reduction figures from coal regulations.
In the first 21 years, the coal regulations are expected to result in a cumulative reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of about 214 megatonnes
- deflectedThe EnvironmentMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to general clean tech investments and attacks NDP tax plan rather than addressing the bilateral agreement's renewable energy content.
What we have also done is this. Because we are protecting our economy and balancing that with the environment, since 2005, Canadian greenhouse gas emissions have decreased 5.1% while the economy has grown 10.6%.
- answeredCanada Revenue AgencyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly refutes the firing claim with auditor numbers and program details.
The CRA is not reducing the number of auditors. In fact, we have increased our auditors by 750 since we took office, and this realignment will give us 10 more.
- partly answeredCanada Revenue AgencyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses auditor numbers but dismisses charity targeting as a political agenda without engaging the comparison.
There is nothing nefarious going on here, other than their political agenda.
- answeredCanada Revenue AgencyMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly rebuts the layoff claim with facts on auditor increases and disclosure programs.
Thanks to our strategic investments, CRA's ability to investigate cases of international tax fraud is better than ever.
- partly answeredTaxationMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states support for transparency but does not address the irony of limiting debate or prior criticisms.
our government believes that Canadians and workers should have the right to know where their mandatory dues are being spent.
- deflectedTaxationMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains union transparency but ignores the Bay Street comparison at the core of the question.
we believe that workers deserve the ability to know how their mandatory dues are being spent.
- misdirectedInfrastructureMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Liberal understanding of small business instead of addressing infrastructure or EI program cuts.
the leader of the Liberal Party just does not get it when it comes to small business.
- misdirectedInfrastructureRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Liberal leader rather than addressing EI tax credit flaws or infrastructure funding levels.
again, we know that the Liberal leader is making up EI schemes on the fly.
- deflectedInfrastructureRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). loaded question.Answer mocks math skills and claims the plan is historic without addressing the 90% cut or lack of commitments.
I see that the Liberals did not have the opportunity over the summer to attend summer school to brush up on their math skills.
- deflectedAboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked K. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer describes existing action plan but does not address the call for a national public inquiry.
Our government is taking action today.
- deflectedAboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked K. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats reference to the existing action plan without addressing the request for a national inquiry.
as I just said, we are moving forward now.
- deflectedInternational TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Erin O'Toole (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the FIPA but ignores the Facebook comment deletion and public opposition question.
The "P" in FIPA is for protection.
- misdirectedInternational TradeMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Erin O'Toole (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP for using Facebook instead of addressing comment deletion or defending the deal.
The NDP should get offline and get meeting our employers across the country.
- partly answeredNational DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions review after 30 days but avoids stating an end date or details.
we would review it after 30 days, but the mission is very clear.
- misdirectedNational DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Ignores the vote question and instead attacks the NDP's past record.
it is nice to see the NDP embracing the Liberals' decade of darkness.
- deflectedCitizenship and ImmigrationMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts focus to Iraq refugees and donations instead of Syrian processing delays.
The hon. member asked a question about Iraq, but she forgot to mention that Canada has already welcomed more than 18,000 Iraqis.
- deflectedCitizenship and ImmigrationMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.Corrects terminology and pivots to Iraq numbers rather than addressing Syrian family delays.
Sweden has accepted asylum seekers, not resettled refugees.
- answeredNational DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states the policy that members are not released until fully prepared.
members of the Canadian Armed Forces are not released until they are fully prepared.
- deflectedCitizenship and ImmigrationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.Accuses scaremongering and lists Iraq/Syria totals without addressing the visa delay plan.
It would be great if the members opposite would join us in getting serious answers and not scaremonger on these issues.
- partly answeredHealthMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.States an announcement is imminent but provides no timeline or reason for the 15-month delay.
a search has been under way for quite some time, and an announcement is imminent.
- deflectedHealthMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Defends the interim officer and past outbreaks instead of explaining the prolonged vacancy.
We do have a public health officer for Canada.
- deflectedRail TransportationMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the federal government is not involved rather than addressing the promised help.
The federal government is not involved in this piece.
- misdirectedCitizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing the opposition instead of addressing the bill.
We would like to hear, on this side of the House, both from the NDP and the Liberals, why they will not stand up at this time, of all times, for the revocation of citizenship for dual nationals who commit acts of terrorism and for the revocation of passports?
- deflectedPublic SafetyMr. Jonathan Genest-Jourdain (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids detailing plans by focusing on general transparency and opposition criticism.
I can guarantee one thing: we on this side of the House will ensure that criminals who are behind bars will stay there so that the public can live freely and safely.
- answeredMarine TransportationMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses response capability with reference to the tanker safety program and panel findings.
We had a panel that went out to determine where there were gaps in response, and it said very clearly that we can respond to oil spills in this country.
- deflectedThe EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer counters the premise with statistics but does not address instructing the PMO to check the website.
Since 2005, Canadian greenhouse gas emissions have decreased 5.1%, while the economy has grown by 10.6%.
- partly answeredDemocratic ReformMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the bill and willingness to work on it but does not commit to supporting the current version.
We do have a bill before the House now, the reform act, that would take away the leader's legal veto over candidates.