Victims bill of rights advances to third reading amid funding debate

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1. deflected
   Public SafetyMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates existing oversight mechanisms rather than addressing why the cited advice was ignored.There is already oversight with SIRC.
2. misdirected
   Public SafetyMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks an individual referenced and pivots to defending powers instead of addressing oversight concerns.I think the one individual the member is referencing kind of united with himself a long time ago.
3. misdirected
   Public SafetyMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the question untrue and offensive while shifting to general security threats rather than addressing an apology.that is so completely untrue and completely offensive and completely far off base when it comes to what we are attempting to do as a government through this legislation
4. answered
   Public SafetyMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly refutes the premise of funding cuts to child exploitation efforts.no funding for the protection of children from sexual predators has been cut.
5. misdirected
   Public SafetyMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's trustworthiness and past Liberal actions instead of addressing RCMP funding lapses.that question by the member just shows how the opposition cannot be trusted with this country's finances.
6. deflected
   The EconomyMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to promoting the government's tax plan and attacking the Liberal leader rather than addressing economic responsibility.our government has a low-tax plan for jobs and growth for all sectors of the Canadian economy that is working and will return Canada to a balanced budget this year.
7. misdirected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer labels the question false and contrasts with Liberal policies instead of addressing middle-class priorities.the member's question is absolutely false.
8. deflected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the family tax cuts and attacks Liberal alternatives rather than addressing income splitting or infrastructure proposals.the family tax cuts apply to families at all income levels, and the Liberal plan to reverse it would raise taxes on working and low-income families.
9. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer sidesteps the accusation of shutting down debate by restating the bill's purpose and future process.We will have debate in the House. The bill will move before a committee where we will hear from experts on the subject of terrorism.
10. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the claim of ministerial confusion and instead cites public support and urgency without addressing bill details.we understand full well that over 80% of Canadians support these new measures.
11. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly denies the premise of funding cuts to child exploitation investigations.No funding for protecting children from sexual predators has been cut.
12. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides an example of work done but pivots to attacking the opposition's voting record instead of outlining a plan.It is remarkable that these types of questions come from the New Democrats when they actually voted against creating tough new sentences for child exploitation and also against tougher penalties for the child predators act.
13. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids explaining the unspent RCMP funds by shifting to past Liberal lapses and opposition votes.Unfortunately, when it comes to protecting our citizens, the opposition parties have voted against every increase in resources.
14. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies cuts but attacks the opposition's record rather than addressing resource allocation to counter-terrorism.I find it completely unacceptable that party members across the way, who have voted essentially against every measure to get tough on crime, to fight terrorism and protect our children, have the audacity to stand in the House and bring up these types of issues.
15. partly answered
    Government AdvertisingMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer justifies the advertising spend for recruitment but does not address the partisan nature or timing criticism.The new recruitment advertising campaign is part of our commitment to support our troops in the Canadian Armed Forces.
16. partly answered
    Government AdvertisingMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends recruitment advertising and notes new service points but avoids comparing costs to veterans' offices or seniors' benefits.we now have over 600 new points of service for our veterans across the country.
17. answered
    TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly details CRA actions on the HSBC files mentioned in the question.The CRA received 1,349 files from France related to HSBC.
18. partly answered
    Public SafetyJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the funding cut premise but does not address the spending priorities comparison.I wholeheartedly reject the premise of that question.
19. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to listing new laws instead of addressing the funding and spending question.Canadians listening today will not be fooled by the opposition parties.
20. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the contract question and attacks Liberal budget plans instead.I suspect Canadians, and I know Ontarians, are quite nervous about the approaching Ontario Liberal budget
21. deflected
    Mining IndustryMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives general policy statements but does not address the specific delays or tax credit renewal.mining is a global industry, and our government is committed to attracting investment, opening new markets, supporting innovation, improving regulatory effectiveness, and promoting corporate social responsibility.
22. deflected
    Mining IndustryMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats general commitments without addressing the timing or predictability of the tax credit.we are continuing to lower taxes, reduce red tape, open new markets, and create the conditions for companies, particularly those in the extractive sector.
23. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Jonathan Genest-Jourdain (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides investment figures but does not address the Auditor General request or specific mismanagement claims.since 2006, our government has invested over $10 billion to support the elementary and secondary education of approximately 117,000 first nations students living on reserves.
24. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states partnership and funding levels but does not address the crisis or response time delays raised.the government is working co-operatively and in partnership with first nations throughout Canada in order to allow them to provide fire protection on reserves.
25. partly answered
    Food SafetyMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses steps via protocol and status recognition but omits any timeline for resumption.The government is working to fix this temporary trade disruption as soon as possible.
26. partly answered
    Food SafetyMr. Jean Rousseau (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Repeats prior points on protocol but gives no plan for reassuring consumers or specific producer support.South Korea has followed our bilateral trading protocol and used Canada's strong controlled system.
27. deflected
    Parks CanadaMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores cuts and volunteer reliance, pivots to unrelated budget increases and past announcements.there have been no reductions to Parks Canada's budget.
28. deflected
    HealthMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids explaining the flip-flop and company losses, shifts to general product approvals and a future review.the department has announced a review to ensure that these products have the proper level of oversight
29. partly answered
    International DevelopmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.Confirms donor status and ongoing assessment but leaves minister attendance undecided.We are still in consideration of whether or not the minister is going to attend that.
30. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.Reaffirms calls for clemency and human-rights stance but stops short of demanding immediate unconditional release.we continue to call for clemency in this case.
31. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Notes past funding and VIA's responsibility without addressing legislative framework or second-class treatment claim.It is its job to get it done, and we expect it to do so.
32. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answers merit-based selection but ignores the specific francophone-representation request and Conservative-organizer allegation.Judges are picked on the basis of their qualifications and merit.
33. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the policy history but avoids committing to eliminating LIFO.It is our view that the terms agreed to previously need to be respected.
34. deflected
    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Claude Patry (Bloc) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The response defends transfers without addressing the claimed $6.5 billion losses or fiscal imbalance.we are protecting transfers to provinces, and transfers for health and social programs continue to increase.
35. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Brent Rathgeber (Independent) asked Mr. Costas Menegakis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites privacy laws to avoid addressing the specific request for intervention.because of privacy laws, I cannot speak to the specifics of this particular case.
36. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Brent Rathgeber (Independent) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims increased resources but does not address the reported $11 billion lapsed funds.we have increased resources to our national security agencies by over one-third.
37. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. André Bellavance (Independent) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the Bloc's contradictions instead of answering about veiled voting.It is interesting that the member wants people to show their faces without a piece of identification that can be used to confirm who they are.