Commons debates early committee study of digital privacy act

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1. deflected
   Canada Revenue AgencyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about CRA targeting and pivots to unrelated review processes.These are not political decisions or political matters.
2. partly answered
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer corrects the delay cause and ownership but skips the $200,000 sale price and capability concerns.It was a decision by the World Health Organization.
3. deflected
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats prior points on ownership and WHO without addressing the sale price or Africa distribution.It was a decision by the World Health Organization that delayed it from being deployed.
4. deflected
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists donations made but avoids explaining why protective gear was auctioned during the outbreak.That includes 1.5 million gloves, 2 million face shields, and 1.2 million isolation gowns.
5. misdirected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer attacks NDP philosophy instead of addressing the jobs-versus-gifts choice posed.We do not believe jobs are created by attacking business and by raising taxes; that is the NDP way.
6. deflected
   HealthMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats donation totals without addressing the auction of equipment at a discount.
7. deflected
   HealthMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes Canada's overall role and calls for bipartisanship rather than explaining the sale or one-month delay.I believe this kind of fight against the pandemic is something, frankly, that should cross partisan lines.
8. partly answered
   HealthMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the shipping delay due to lack of commercial carriers but does not confirm if equipment reached West Africa.the only delay we experienced was not being able to find any commercial operators that were willing to take our equipment over.
9. deflected
   Marine SafetyMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise of luck without addressing the adequacy of the overall marine safety plan.luck had nothing to do with the situation.
10. deflected
    Marine SafetyMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the incident response and fleet funding without addressing budget cuts or current capacity for supertankers.We as a government have committed $6.8 billion through the renewal of the Coast Guard fleet, which demonstrates our support for the safety and security of our marine industries and for our environment.
11. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the opposition's appreciation for Canada instead of addressing the timing or purpose of the spending.It is too bad they do not appreciate it.
12. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer justifies the current ads by linking to 2014 events but avoids the question of spending priorities versus essential services.Without those two conferences, there would be no Canada or Confederation to celebrate in 2017, so we are pleased to acknowledge the contributions of those two conferences, which in fact have their 150th anniversary in 2014.
13. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends CRA processes and accuses the NDP of scoring points rather than addressing the specific birdwatchers audit.Why is the NDP attempting to score cheap political points at the expense of professional public servants at the CRA?
14. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights voluntary disclosures and arm's-length status but does not address halting audits on charities.With respect to charitable organizations, this is an arm's-length exercise through professional public servants.
15. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past credit card actions but does not address cracking down on processing fees or supporting the NDP plan.That is why we have taken action to protect Canadians using credit cards by banning unsolicited credit card cheques, requiring clear and simple information, providing timely advance notice of rates and fee changes, limiting anti-consumer business practices, and ensuring prepaid cards never expire.
16. answered
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Ed Holder (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the government will introduce legislation to end pay-to-pay fees in telecommunications.That is why this government will introduce legislation shortly to end pay-to-pay billing practices in the telecommunications sector because what Canadians have been very clear on is that they expect lower prices and better services from our telecommunications providers.
17. answered
    Consumer ProtectionMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Ed Holder (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly commits to introducing legislation ending the practice.That is why our government will introduce legislation to end pay-to-pay billing practices in the telecommunications sector.
18. misdirected
    Marine SafetyLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The response shifts to criticizing the opposition member's past actions instead of addressing current steps.This member should not be asking about the Canadian Coast Guard because he well remembers what happened during his tenure.
19. partly answered
    Marine SafetyMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Provides information on support but focuses on past actions rather than immediate plans.Our government has provided unprecedented support of $6.8 billion to renew the Coast Guard fleet.
20. partly answered
    Marine SafetyMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Defers to minister but provides general response on safety.I will take the specifics of the question to the minister and report back to the House
21. deflected
    Canada PostMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids committing to reversal and points to external votes.Maybe the member should listen to the FCM which revisited this issue and by a two-thirds margin voted against reversing those changes at Canada Post.
22. deflected
    Canada PostMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Emphasizes arm's-length status without addressing the request to intervene.Canada Post is an arm's-length crown corporation that is responsible for its operational decisions.
23. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Highlights general investments without addressing specific failures mentioned.We have doubled the number of health care workers in this area.
24. answered
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Affirms actions taken on mental health support.This is why we have approximately 415 full-time mental health workers.
25. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the building Canada plan without addressing the environmental assessment fairness question.the new building Canada plan is open for business.
26. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the port's independence and community consultation expectations but does not address the call for a credible external assessment.we have made it very clear to the Port of Québec that it should be working on consulting the local community.
27. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses exploratory work and process but avoids the question on sustainable development principles and community acceptance for the project.
28. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates that no project application exists yet but does not address job losses, social acceptability, or environmental threats.There has not been an application for a project yet, and when there is an application for a project, that will go through the proper review process.
29. deflected
    HousingMr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights national investments and life outside Toronto but avoids the specific Toronto housing numbers and 1,500-year wait claim.That member might not realize, but there is life outside of Toronto.
30. answered
    TaxationMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the level tax playing field rationale and continued small business rate access for credit unions.Small credit unions will continue to have access to the small business tax rate on their first $500,000 of income like every other small business in Canada.
31. deflected
    Public SafetyMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the tragedy but defers the funding restoration question without addressing it.I will take that question under advisement to the minister.
32. misdirected
    Public SafetyMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to general praise of government support and opposition criticism instead of addressing funding restoration.It is our Conservative government that has consistently supported search and rescue first responders, RCMP, and all types of law enforcement agencies across the country, despite the opposition from those parties.
33. deflected
    Canada PostMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses mail delivery issues and arm's length status but ignores the tendering process question entirely.When it comes to the implementation of its five-point plan, obviously Canada Post operates at arm's length from the government in how it executes that particular plan.
34. deflected
    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights existing investments without addressing the specific request to commit to renewing social housing funding.this government has made unprecedented investments for the most vulnerable who are in need of housing
35. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses official languages compliance and efficiency but does not engage the impact on francophone scientists.We have carefully reviewed the commissioner's report and we are confident that we are fulfilling our official language responsibilities.
36. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Jean-François Fortin (Independent) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats prior efficiency points without addressing the specific accusations about space, budget, costs, or truthfulness.70% of DFO's French documents at the library have already been digitized, and the work will be done by the end of the year.
37. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Dean Del Mastro (Independent) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the intention to renew the program as prompted by the question.it clearly is our intention to renew and improve aboriginal skills development programs.
38. misdirected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the question as fact-free rather than addressing the concern over audit spending.frankly, that question, being as fact-free as it is, is for the birds.