House advances technical bill on regulations amid safety and budget queries

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1. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses values and future legislation without outlining any specific plan.That is why any legislation with respect to this, coming in future weeks, will make sure that we take into consideration and balance the appropriate measures on both sides.
2. partly answered
   Public SafetyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses consultation via debate but does not commit to pre-legislative consultation with parties.There will be robust debate from all sides and political parties on this particular issue.
3. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the question but provides no information on outreach efforts to Muslim communities.I would like to thank the member for that question.
4. answered
   Public SafetyMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that the government trusts CAF leadership to decide on uniform policy.Our government trusts the leadership of the Canadian Armed Forces to make decisions that are in the best interests of its members.
5. answered
   Foreign AffairsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer supplies details on the incident, medical care, and mission closure.There was a package with some yellow powder, suspicious, sent to the Canadian mission in Istanbul.
6. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids explaining why no charges were laid and instead discusses general facilitation.We are always examining tools to make the system more effective in protecting all Canadians.
7. partly answered
   Public SafetyMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes past funding increases but does not address new resources for the specific monitoring concerns raised.we have actually increased funding and investments to our national security agencies, for both the RCMP and CSIS.
8. partly answered
   Public SafetyMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats past increases and vague future examination without confirming recent new measures.we are looking at new measures in the future, always examining ways that we can provide better tools for them to do their work.
9. deflected
   The BudgetMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes unrelated job measures instead of addressing the request regarding debate closure.I urge the opposition to support this important legislation.
10. deflected
    The BudgetMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists bill contents without addressing separating the jobs credit for scrutiny.The bill contains important measures, like creating a national DNA-based missing persons index, reducing administrative burden on charities, improving the temporary foreign worker program, and expanding eligibility for the accelerated capital cost allowance.
11. misdirected
    The BudgetMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's position on EI rather than defending the program's effectiveness.In contrast, the opposition are supporting a 45-day work year that would drastically increase premiums by 35%, adding a $4 billion tax burden on Canadians.
12. deflected
    The BudgetMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general economic leadership without addressing splitting the omnibus bill.The budget bill will connect Canadians with available jobs, support families and communities, and improve the fairness and integrity of our tax system.
13. deflected
    The BudgetMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the refugee measure and instead promotes unrelated tax and IP provisions.this bill continues our plans for supporting growth and long-term prosperity by strengthening Canada's intellectual property regime to promote job creation and to improve conditions for business investment and access to international markets while reducing costs and red tape by making the tax system simpler and fairer for farming and fishing businesses, and by extending the existing tax credit for interest paid on government-sponsored student loans to interest paid on Canada apprentice loans.
14. misdirected
    The BudgetMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Mr. Costas Menegakis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to refugee resettlement numbers instead of addressing withdrawal of the social assistance measure.to continue Canada's tradition as a leader in international refugee protection, our government has increased the number of refugees resettled annually by 20%.
15. answered
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the CBC should operate within its existing budget without new funding.the CBC already receives significant taxpayer funds and it can operate within its existing budget.
16. partly answered
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the job cuts as an ongoing process but does not address whether cuts are more devastating than anticipated.the strategy that was implemented and is spoken about by the member opposite was announced in June of this year.
17. deflected
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer blames CBC strategy and calls the question unfair instead of addressing government responsibility.equating a strategy that the president and the organization of CBC are implementing in terms of dealing with the changes that are happening within the markets across this country, and trying to qualify that as something that has anything to do with this government, is completely unfair.
18. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to need for new legislation and ignores whether existing tools from Bill S-7 have been used.this gives me an opportunity to talk about the upcoming legislation and why it is needed.
19. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.Answer rejects the proposal by claiming existing oversight is sufficient and dismisses creating another body.We are not interested in creating another bureaucracy that has the same responsibilities as the oversight body already in place.
20. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats that existing oversight is adequate and shifts focus to giving agencies more tools rather than addressing parliamentary oversight.as I just indicated, Canada already has independent, robust oversight over our security agencies.
21. answered
    International DevelopmentMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly lists funding amounts and partner organizations in response to scaling up Ebola efforts.I am very pleased to have that question today because I can now report that $52 million is being distributed to our trusted partners.
22. partly answered
    International DevelopmentMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates existing funding distribution but does not address calls for quicker delivery or more to WHO.we have signed agreements with the organizations with which we are working.
23. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights funding increases but does not commit to adjusting for the 22% gap or listening to arguments.our government has increased funding for on-reserve child and family services by 40% since taking office.
24. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the opposition for voting against measures instead of explaining how to close the funding gap.every time we introduce new measures to protect children and families on reserve, the opposition votes against it.
25. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks NDP instead of addressing whether ISDS provisions will be dropped.It is sad that the NDP continues to try to find ways to oppose trade and the one in five jobs that come from it.
26. deflected
    International TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to job claims and repeats attack on NDP rather than addressing ISDS necessity.This is just another way the member is trying to oppose trade.
27. partly answered
    Quebec BridgeMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the ruling and states next steps but avoids committing to action on painting.Officials are reviewing this decision. We will wait for the second part of the ruling before commenting further.
28. deflected
    Quebec BridgeMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer redirects responsibility to CN and notes jurisdictions instead of addressing government action on the ruling.as owner of the bridge, Canadian National is responsible for its maintenance and safety.
29. answered
    HealthMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly details contacts with provinces, training role, and specific readiness measures for Ebola.The minister and the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada are in regular contact with their provincial and territorial partners.
30. answered
    MulticulturalismMr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer affirms condemnation of attacks and supports pluralism and safety for all groups.I think I speak for all members of this House when I say that we find such acts despicable and not part of the Canadian way of doing things.
31. deflected
    Canada PostMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains mail volume decline and existing plan but does not address restoring home delivery.Those in the remaining one-third, as part of Canada Post's five-point action plan, will be seeing a change, but they will continue with their daily mail.
32. deflected
    Canada PostMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites arm's-length status of crown corporation and redirects query instead of addressing job creation or bidding.They operate at arm's length from the government in their operational decisions.
33. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Mr. Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general coordination with provinces but does not detail specific commitments for compensation.we can work with them to make sure, over time, that the provinces are kept whole, in addition to the increased transfers we are already giving to the provinces for health care each year.
34. answered
    HealthMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). substantive question.The response directly outlines the health agency's actions regarding travel advice.The Public Health Agency has posted travel advice for Caribbean and Pacific tropics, asking Canadians to exercise precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
35. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Claude Patry (Bloc) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights government successes but avoids addressing collaboration with Quebec specifically.Our focus on diversifying markets for forest products has increased softwood lumber exports to China tenfold.
36. misdirected
    Public SafetyMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to recent security efforts instead of addressing programs for violent radicalization.I want to for a moment take the time to also thank the RCMP, local law enforcement, and of course our Parliament Hill security, for the outstanding job they did this past Wednesday.
37. partly answered
    HealthMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The response asserts the quality of Canadian regulations without comparing to or explaining deviation from Switzerland's standards.However, I would like to point out that Canadian regulations are very modern and address Canadians' concerns.