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Monday, October 27, 2014 · sitting No. 132
House advances Canada-South Korea trade deal at third reading
The House spent the largest share of the sitting on third reading of Bill C-41, the Canada-Korea Economic Growth and Prosperity Act. Conservative MP Erin O'Toole opened the debate and stressed the agreement's tariff reductions on industrial goods. New Democrat MP Don Davies said the NDP supports the deal on balance and urged quick passage before the January 1 deadline.
Question period opened with exchanges on security at federal sites after the October 22 events. New Democrat MP Libby Davies asked Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney for updates on integrated security measures and a full study of any new legislation. Blaney replied that the government would introduce a bill clarifying CSIS powers while protecting privacy.
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Employment
New Democrat MP Jinny Jogindera Sims said the number of low-skilled foreign workers rose despite 2013 reforms. Employment Minister Jason Kenney replied that applications fell 75 per cent in the first half of the year compared with 2012.
Read the exchangeEmployment Insurance
New Democrat MP Guy Caron said the hiring credit would create only 800 jobs at $550,000 each according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer. Finance Minister Joe Oliver said the measure would create 25,000 person-jobs and reduce payroll costs by 15 per cent.
Read the exchangeCitizenship and Immigration
New Democrat MP Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe said the budget bill would let provinces restrict social assistance for asylum seekers. Immigration Minister Chris Alexander replied that the bill only gives provinces authority to set their own residence periods.
Read the exchangeManufacturing Industry
New Democrat MP Peggy Nash said the failure to support the Ford Windsor engine line sent 1,000 jobs to Mexico. Industry Minister James Moore said manufacturing output is up 25 per cent since the recession and cited recent hiring at the Oakville plant.
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- partly answeredPublic SafetyMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses integration of security but provides no specific measures taken.
As members know, the silos we have today are not adequate.
- answeredNational DefenceMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states the measure ordered regarding uniforms.
the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Lawson, has ordered a temporary measure with respect to where and when our armed forces should wear their uniforms.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Restates general principles without addressing study or expert input.
We will not overreact, but it is also time we stop under-reacting to the great threats against us.
- partly answeredPublic SafetyMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions a bill on CSIS but does not clarify the reported online condoning measure.
we will move forward with other measures and that we will act quickly to protect Canadians' safety while still protecting privacy.
- partly answeredPublic SafetyMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.States intent to protect both but gives no plan details.
we will ensure that we are protecting Canadians' civil liberties.
- answeredPublic SafetyDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Commits to sharing technical briefing with opposition.
we will be more than willing to share a technical briefing with the opposition so we can have an open and frank discussion on matters of public safety.
- partly answeredPublic SafetyDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions seeking support and second bill but no timeline or amendment commitment.
will be seeking support from all parties in the House of Commons and the Senate to move this legislation forward as quickly as possible.
- partly answeredPublic SafetyDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Notes quick process but no specific timeline or amendment process.
With the help of the House, this bill will move quickly through the process so that we can implement it.
- partly answeredPublic SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer expresses hope for cooperation but avoids committing to not shutting down debate.
I hope that we can benefit from the opposition's co-operation.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses attacks and security actions instead of addressing research consideration.
We are unwavering in our determination to degrade and destroy the threat posed by violent extremists, both abroad and right here at home.
- misdirectedEmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the premise of the question and provides unrelated statistics rather than addressing program oversight.
regrettably, the preamble to the hon. member's question is completely inaccurate.
- misdirectedEmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer mocks the questioners and repeats statistics without addressing the reform reconsideration request.
I would like to congratulate the NDP members because they make the same mistakes in both official languages.
- deflectedEmployment InsuranceMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes the credit's benefits but ignores the PBO cost-per-job critique and fund usage question.
The CFIB says that the credit will create 25,000 person-jobs.
- deflectedThe BudgetMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates government priorities and ignores the omnibus bill size and error-correction concerns.
our government's priorities are to create jobs and promote economic growth, and long-term prosperity.
- partly answeredThe EnvironmentMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the amalgamation positively but does not discuss overall coordination or yearly parliamentary reporting.
this amalgamation is an exciting opportunity to coordinate Arctic research.
- deflectedThe BudgetMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists bill benefits without addressing the omnibus nature or repeated error-fixing pattern.
our government's top priority, as I said, is creating jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity.
- deflectedEmployment InsuranceMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes the plan and quotes support without addressing reconsideration of the scheme.
this plan will create 25,000 person-jobs, and that is why the CFIB is so supportive.
- deflectedPublic SafetyWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates government actions on terrorism without explaining lack of charges or under-reacting.
The decisions to use the powers that are provided to our law enforcement agencies are made by police authorities, not by politicians.
- partly answeredPublic SafetyWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the SIRC report and states CSIS is implementing recommendations but offers no specifics on fixing communication issues.
I understand that CSIS is working on implementing its recommendations.
- answeredPublic SafetyWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly assures resources have been increased and tools will be provided.
not only can our national security agency and law enforcement count on our government to provide them with the resources that are needed, as we have done in the past by increasing their budget by more than one-third
- deflectedCitizenship and ImmigrationMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims no change to access but does not address removing the measure from the bill.
these measures do not in any way change access to social programs for asylum seekers, refugees or anyone else.
- deflectedCitizenship and ImmigrationMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.Answer denies the bill changes terms but avoids addressing withdrawal of the measure.
this budget bill obviously does no such thing.
- misdirectedConsumer ProtectionMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists unrelated bill measures instead of addressing pay-to-pay fees for banks.
The bill will strengthen Canada's intellectual property regime, promote job creation, and improve conditions for business investment and access to international markets while reducing costs and red tape.
- deflectedConsumer ProtectionMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims action only for telecoms and quotes support without addressing banks.
It is what we have delivered in this budget and the implementation bill that is before the Parliament of Canada.
- deflectedHealthMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights financial contributions and past actions but does not address the specific request for beds and medical personnel.
Canada has been at the forefront of the international response.
- deflectedHealthMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats financial and early-response claims without addressing the call to send beds and personnel.
We have also been at the forefront of the international response.
- misdirectedManufacturing IndustryMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner and NDP rather than explaining the government's failure to support the Windsor investment.
that was completely devoid of facts.
- deflectedManufacturing IndustryMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers general manufacturing statistics and other examples instead of addressing plans for the lost Windsor jobs.
manufacturing is up 25% since the recession.
- partly answeredHealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accepts the non-partisan premise but criticizes the motion's form and explains current actions rather than committing to support it.
We are disappointed that the opposition would not accept friendly amendments
- answeredCitizenship and ImmigrationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly clarifies the law's purpose and provincial role, addressing the premise about denying assistance.
these measures merely establish new power for provinces and territories
- deflectedQuebec BridgeMr. Denis Blanchette (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes disappointment and ongoing review but avoids committing to repainting or taking responsibility.
we still firmly stand on the proposition that CN should paint this bridge
- deflectedQuebec BridgeMr. Denis Blanchette (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates CN's responsibility and court process without addressing when or how the government will act.
it is CN's responsibility to ensure it is keeping up the infrastructure in an appropriate way.
- deflectedCanadian HeritageStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to celebrating specific conferences and questions Liberal motives instead of addressing the absence of a plan for the 150th anniversary.
I do not understand why the Liberals do not want to celebrate these two conferences that are so important for our country and for all Canadians.
- partly answeredForeign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Provides general commitment but no concrete actions or support details for ensuring fair elections or strengthening governance.
Canada will continue to proudly stand shoulder to shoulder with the Ukrainian people as they chart a new course in history, one that is peaceful and one where Ukraine is recognized by all nations as free, democratic and sovereign.
- answeredRail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges the reporting failures as unacceptable and states expectation for enforcement action.
This is completely unacceptable.
- deflectedAgriculture and Agri-FoodMrs. Sana Hassainia (Independent) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.Ignores the specific question about response times and pivots to general investments in research.
We invested over $326 million in agricultural research in the 2013-14 fiscal year.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses solely on classifying the act as terrorism without addressing mental health investments for public safety.
This is clearly a terrorist act.
- partly answeredFinanceMr. Brent Rathgeber (Independent) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses the budget balance but shifts timeline to next year and omits any mention of balanced budget legislation.
the government is on track to have a budgetary surplus next year.