Commons opens debate on firearms licensing changes

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Northern DevelopmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates program spending and outcomes without addressing where the subsidy funds went.The Auditor General has observed that there could be better information gathering on this program.
2. misdirected
   Northern DevelopmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP for opposing the program instead of addressing the dump-foraging claim or fund allocation.Seriously, Mr. Speaker, the only thing shameful here is that the government has provided massive funding to provide support for nutritious food in the north and that has been opposed every step of the way by the New Democratic Party.
3. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses mental health services and accepts recommendations but does not commit to personal priority action by the Prime Minister.The government and the department have accepted the recommendations to improve that.
4. misdirected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer disputes the Auditor General's reported statement and pivots to program praise without addressing pension loss or universality rule.The Auditor General noted that this government has put in place significant mental health support services for our vets and employees of the armed forces.
5. partly answered
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer acknowledges thalidomide issues and ongoing discussions but ignores the Afghan vets pension question entirely.The department and the minister have been in discussions with the victims association.
6. answered
   Public SafetyMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly refutes the claims about concealed weapons and transport rules with specific details.The fact of the matter is that arms can only be transported between specific locations, and they must be taken by the most direct route.
7. answered
   Public SafetyMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly refutes the transport and classification claims while adding an attack on the Liberal record.The fact of the matter is that under the current law and this proposed law, firearms can only be transported between specific locations.
8. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer covers the Auditor General's findings on programs but does not address financial support for spouses like Jenifer Migneault.As for the disability benefits program, he said that 94% of veterans are eligible for benefits, but that the process is cumbersome and complex.
9. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights a mental health strategy and the AG review without addressing suicide rates, wait times, or budget savings.Again, it was our government that asked the Auditor General to review the services we are providing to veterans, so we can be better informed and ultimately make the process better.
10. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists new clinic announcements but ignores the 2009 performance measures commitment and data collection failure.on Sunday our government announced additional mental health support for Canadian Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and their families.
11. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains transition support and investments but does not address removing the universality of service rule.In fact, Mr. Speaker, the Canadian Armed Forces work with ill and severely injured personnel who are no longer able to serve.
12. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's voting record instead of addressing the 10-year pension rule or mental health dismissal risks.New Democrats may have missed that, because they vote against all these measures.
13. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats clinic announcements and attacks opposition votes rather than addressing office closures or apologizing.When it comes to standing up for Canada's veterans, our government has a strong record, even though the opposition continues to vote against these measures.
14. answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states actions taken: notifying the Privacy Commissioner and launching an internal investigation with protocol review.The Privacy Commissioner was notified of the breach, and at my direction, the CRA has launched an internal investigation into the breach, with a review of security protocols.
15. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges seriousness and mentions an internal investigation but does not detail concrete steps after prior breaches.On this particular matter, I have directed an internal investigation.
16. answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the breach is unacceptable and confirms an internal investigation with remedial steps including discipline.On my orders, the Canada Revenue Agency has begun an internal investigation into this breach of privacy and the agency's security protocols.
17. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer emphasizes overall record and one internal probe while ignoring the systemic pattern raised.We understand that it is our number one priority, and we take it very seriously when a breach does occur.
18. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberals and restates spending totals instead of addressing the specific case of delayed help for veterans.We will take no lessons from the Liberals over there.
19. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists planned improvements to the application process but does not address veterans who gave up without appealing.We are improving the disability benefit application process to reduce barriers to a timely access to benefits.
20. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights new funding announcement while avoiding the specific delays and hoops described in the question.Last week, we announced an additional $200 million investment to strengthen mental health services for members of the Canadian Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.
21. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites the Prime Minister's apology and document transfers but sidesteps the refusal to include Newfoundland and Labrador schools.We are abiding by the agreement that has been reached by all parties, and we will continue in that vein.
22. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes funding and documents provided but does not explain the decade-long backlog of unarchived boxes.Several million documents have been found, and we will continue to discharge the responsibilities that Canada has taken on under the agreement
23. misdirected
    Northern DevelopmentMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats program statistics while ignoring the Auditor General's finding that prices are not falling.Through this program, 25% more healthy food was shipped to the communities during the first two years and, in fact, the cost of a food basket for a family of four went down by more than $110 a month.
24. deflected
    Northern DevelopmentMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again cites volume and cost figures without addressing communities outside the program or the Auditor General critique.A food basket for a family of four has gone down by $110 a month, and this is only in the first two years.
25. deflected
    Government AccountabilityMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the premise and pivots to job numbers instead of addressing the use of the $1 billion.that is not at all what the Auditor General said.
26. misdirected
    Government AccountabilityMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's past statements rather than addressing accountability for the funds.my colleague, when she was out of politics a couple of years ago, worked at the Canadian Auto Workers.
27. answered
    International TradeMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states opposition to Buy America and confirms options are being explored.We have consistently opposed, and will continue to oppose, protectionist measures such as the Buy America restrictions.
28. deflected
    International TradeMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats concern but shifts to criticizing an NDP member's past comment instead of detailing fixes.It was the NDP member for Burnaby—New Westminster who, in 2009, called Buy America a perfectly logical policy.
29. deflected
    International TradeJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates concern then pivots to attacking the Liberal record on trade rather than explaining actions taken.I would also point out the appalling Liberal record on trade and promoting Canada's trade interests.
30. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise outright and contrasts with past Liberal inaction without addressing current municipal funding shortfalls.the premise of this question is completely wrong.
31. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states costs will be reported through parliamentary mechanisms but provides no timeline or detail.We have indicated that we will report the costs in the appropriate way, through the parliamentary mechanisms.
32. misdirected
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's position on defence spending instead of addressing when costs will be disclosed.the no-defence party over there does not want to spend anything fighting the atrocities of ISIL.
33. deflected
    EthicsMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the request to withdraw the misquote and apologize, instead attacking Liberal policy positions.They want to take these benefits away from families, and they do so because they believe that Liberal politicians know better how to spend money than moms and dads.
34. misdirected
    Quebec BridgeMr. Denis Blanchette (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to the bridge restoration promise and instead attacks the NDP for seeking credit.The New Democrats believe that just because they think it is going to snow this winter, they can take credit for it.
35. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and offers to take it under advisement without committing to specific action.I will take this matter under advisement to her.
36. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Jean-François Fortin (Forces et Démocratie) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps acknowledging opposition or stopping claims by stating reliance on the regulatory process instead.We rely on science and facts to make decisions.
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.The response raises a separate point of order rather than addressing the unanimous consent request.In question period the member for St. John's East suggested that I had committed the Minister of National Defence to provide cost estimates at the meeting of national defence committee.