House limits debate on anti-terrorism bill after 88th time allocation

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1. deflected
   Public SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer challenges premise and shifts to general outreach and bill benefits without addressing radicalization prevention.
2. partly answered
   Public SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer describes disruption powers but provides no concrete example as requested.enabling CSIS to do just that, to disrupt and in some cases to take down material that could be used for radicalization.
3. answered
   Public SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly quotes bill language to refute targeting of lawful groups.any activity undermining Canada's security does not include lawful advocacy, protest, dissent or artistic expression.
4. answered
   Social DevelopmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges backlog and outlines plan to eliminate it.my predecessor put in place a practical plan to eliminate that backlog by this summer.
5. deflected
   Social DevelopmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes premise on appointments but restates plan without addressing patronage claim.Tribunal members have the necessary qualifications and experience to do their job.
6. deflected
   The EconomyDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores budget timing and pivots to job creation record and low-tax plan.Canada has the best job creation record in the G7 with almost 1.2 million net new jobs created since the depths of the global recession.
7. deflected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites oil market instability for delay and repeats low-tax plan without addressing urgency.because of the instability in the oil market, we will not bring forward the budget before April.
8. misdirected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer attacks Liberal record and leader instead of addressing infrastructure or budget delay.It is rich that the Liberals would be criticizing our record on job creation because they have voted against every job creation measure that we have introduced
9. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the bill without addressing the question on limiting debate or the Obama contrast.This is a bill that has targeted measures, with oversight, aimed specifically at giving our security forces the important tools they need
10. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the bill's measures but ignores the specific question on budget cuts and why debate is limited.I do not think the majority of Canadians are going to take the word of the NDP that these measures will not work.
11. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms oversight exists but does not give the requested example of CSIS activities.What I can confirm is that our security forces will have better ability to protect Canadians in targeted and practical ways, with oversight
12. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the question by clarifying that lawful advocacy is exempt from targeting.there are exemptions with respect to the activity of Canada's security forces, which will not target lawful advocacy, protest, dissent, or artistic expression.
13. answered
    Social DevelopmentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains the plan to reduce the backlog without engaging the loaded premise.The plan that my predecessor put in place encourages departmental staff to review each of the appeals and settle them so that they do not need to go before the tribunal.
14. answered
    Social DevelopmentMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the settlement plan and timeline to address the backlog question.The plan is for experts within the department to take a second look at the cases that are currently under appeal to ascertain if there is new information that might help us settle those cases.
15. answered
    Social DevelopmentMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer confirms rights to tribunal process and explains pre-tribunal settlements.for those whom we fail to reach a settlement with, they would continue to have the right to go through the general, and, if necessary, the appeal, division of this quasi-judicial body
16. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's economic approach instead of addressing the finance minister's absence or job plan request.The NDP and the Liberals would raise taxes, destabilize our economy, and kill jobs.
17. deflected
    TaxationMr. Pierre Dionne Labelle (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes general government measures without addressing the specific RBC case or recovery efforts mentioned.our government has a strong record of combatting tax evasion and getting tough on tax cheats, including obtaining information from our international partners on Canadians with offshore assets.
18. misdirected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberals' past record instead of addressing the current report on budget cuts and capabilities.it is very rich for the Liberals to try to preach that we have not spent enough on our Armed Forces when they oversaw a decade of darkness that gutted our armed forces.
19. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly denies the premise and affirms that security funding is fully available and prioritized.Every single cent allocated by cabinet and Parliament is available to meet the security needs of our diplomats, and we will continue to spend whatever is necessary to keep them safe.
20. misdirected
    Public SafetyWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the asker of hypocrisy regarding past actions rather than addressing the oversight question.If I am correct in saying so, he and his government rejected that recommendation for further parliamentary oversight, and so hypocrisy knows no bounds with the member opposite.
21. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses funding provided but does not outline new actions to prevent future tragedies.I want to assure the House and Canadians that this particular band has received consistent funding for fire protection services over the years.
22. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates existing funding but offers no new commitments beyond the ongoing RCMP investigation.that community, like all others in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and across the country, receives adequate funding every year to look after fire protection.
23. answered
    Canada PostMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the incident and states the expectation that Canada Post must clear paths safely.Converting to community mailboxes has an inherent responsibility to do so safely, and we expect nothing less from Canada Post.
24. deflected
    Canada PostMs. Paulina Ayala (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites a municipal vote outcome but does not address the lack of consultation with disability groups.The resolution was defeated, 311 votes to 185 votes.
25. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer denies premise and restates priority without addressing cuts or long-term investment.To suggest that we are compromising security at our missions to cut costs is quite frankly false and offensive.
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again denies facts outright and repeats priority without engaging the $148 million cut.To suggest anything else is completely false.
27. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Question attacks minister's identity; answer pivots to praise renovations and former minister instead of addressing who is minister.
28. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges concern and offers to check on non-response but does not commit to mending relations.If what the member says is correct, that Transport Canada is not responding, I will ensure that they do.
29. answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses study findings, commits to action, and advises on complaints.We expect the CRA to take immediate action to resolve the issues raised in this investigation and improve the services it provides to Canadians.
30. deflected
    Official LanguagesStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims obligations met but redirects language issues to project proponent without addressing NEB hearings.Questions related to documents filed by the applicant should be directed to the project proponent.
31. deflected
    Parks CanadaMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer disputes cuts with budget increase claim but ignores volunteer reliance and specific study on economic benefits.there have been no reductions in the Parks Canada budget.
32. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to general competition policy without addressing repeated outages or CRTC refusal.We have, in fact, increased competition in the wireless market, making it a priority for Canadians and for our government.
33. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal government's advertising spending instead of addressing the photographers or Cape Breton office.Of course, when that member's party was in government and spent money on advertising, it actually did not spend it on advertising.
34. answered
    Search and RescueMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the modernization and technology upgrades as the reason for changes to the centres.When this exercise is completed, there will be state-of-the-art technology in place from coast to coast to coast, which will improve the safety of mariners.
35. deflected
    Marine TransportationMr. Scott Andrews (Independent) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past investments and a new terminal but avoids any commitment to an independent audit.It is this government that is ensuring that Marine Atlantic has the ability to deliver on its mandate.
36. deflected
    Public SafetyMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general consular services without addressing the request for a directive on death confirmation letters.Our consular services operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through a network of more than 260 offices in over 150 countries.
37. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is primarily commentary on closures and time allocation rather than a query requiring an answer, and the response outlines the upcoming schedule.this afternoon we will continue debating Bill C-51 , the anti-terrorism act, 2015, at second reading.