Commons debates anti-terrorism bill as NDP challenges its scope

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1. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes the bill and mentions oversight but ignores the specific question on rejected oversight and what is being hidden.That is why I encourage all members to support Bill C-51
2. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats threat narrative and invites support without addressing rushed debate or avoiding scrutiny.I invite the member to support the bill and to send it to committee.
3. misdirected
   Public SafetyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the member for fearmongering instead of addressing First Nations concerns or legitimate dissent.the member should spend less time fearmongering and more time reading the bill.
4. partly answered
   Automotive IndustryMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains past action and job savings but does not confirm or rule out selling shares at a loss for the budget.Our government is committed to selling more shares at a time and place that is in the best interests of all Canadians.
5. deflected
   Automotive IndustryMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists industry investments but avoids the question of selling shares at a loss to balance the budget.Add to that, the fact that Ford is expanding its footprint in Oakville, adding 1,200 new jobs.
6. misdirected
   The EconomyDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal leader's views instead of addressing job creation cuts or tax cut fairness.the hon. member has it wrong, but that is not surprising coming from a party whose leader thinks that budgets balance themselves.
7. misdirected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes tax cuts and attacks the leader rather than addressing poor growth and middle-class struggles.It is no surprise that that member would get so many facts wrong in his question because his leader says that the budget will just balance itself.
8. deflected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer focuses on family tax benefits and Liberal attacks without addressing the specific cuts or growth plan.We brought forward a family tax cut and an enhanced universal child care benefit that will help 100% of families with kids.
9. deflected
   Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer urges support for the bill and committee study but ignores the specific request about the amendment.Today, members will have an opportunity to rise and support protecting Canada against terrorism by voting for Bill C-51 .
10. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists bill measures on radicalization but does not address the lack of prior consultation or refusal of proven methods.our balanced bill includes measures to prevent radicalization, in particular by allowing intelligence officers to reduce the threat by, for example, visiting the parents of a child who could fall prey to radicalization and shutting down websites that spread jihadist propaganda.
11. misdirected
    Public SafetyMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's lack of support instead of addressing the diverted RCMP funds.Unlike the opposition, on this side of the House, we are ensuring that our intelligence and law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to carry out the primary responsibility of any government, that of protecting the public.
12. misdirected
    Public SafetyMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims doubled resources and blames opposition instead of explaining the $10 million underspend.It so happens that we have increased the budget so much that the RCMP is having difficulty finding the human resources to fill the positions.
13. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats resource increases and attacks opposition but does not address the backlog or lapsed funding.We have doubled our resources, so much so that the RCMP is having a hard time finding the resources to fill these positions.
14. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies the current Iraq mission but only partially addresses plans for Libya or Syria.We will consider the success and effectiveness of our military mission there shortly, as a government, before making any decisions.
15. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the Iraq framework and coalition consultation but avoids confirming or denying Syria involvement.We are in consultation with the United States and a coalition of over 20 countries, including Arab countries, to see what Canada can do to help fight this genocidal terrorist organization.
16. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details the Iraq mission and future motion but does not explicitly rule out Syria or Libya operations.The government will consider its options and the needs of where Canada might be able to contribute, and we will table a motion in the House in due course.
17. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses advocacy but does not confirm a personal call by the Prime Minister.Canada continues to call for the immediate and full release of Mohamed Fahmy.
18. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the question on ad spending and pivots to government achievements.Canadian families know that they are better off under this Conservative government than they have ever been before.
19. deflected
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids addressing the budget timeline and focuses on tax benefits instead.we are focused on making sure that we have strong jobs, a strong economy, low taxes, and more actual dollars in the pockets of Canadian families.
20. misdirected
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the question and attacks the previous Liberal government instead.what Canadian families know is that under the Liberals, transfer payments to the provinces went down, deficits went up, taxes went up, and services went down.
21. answered
    HealthMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Directly addresses the constitutional responsibility and transfer amounts.we are now transferring more money for health care to the provinces than ever in the history of Canada
22. answered
    HealthMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Directly responds with record transfer figures and historical context.we now have the highest recorded health transfer dollars in history going to the provinces.
23. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids the usage-based billing issue and shifts to the connecting Canadians program.in last year's budget, and we will have announcements coming up very soon, was our connecting Canadians program
24. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Ignores the call for action on billing and repeats the connecting Canadians program.through our connecting Canadians program, we will continue working with the private sector and the provinces in every region of Canada
25. partly answered
    Food SafetyMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges awareness but pivots to funding and ratings rather than addressing intimidation or oversight adequacy.I am aware of it, and I have asked the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to provide a safe and respectful workplace and environment
26. partly answered
    Food SafetyMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.States seriousness and lists general protections but ignores specific claims of intimidation, transfers, and staff cuts.this is an issue I take seriously, and I do expect the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to provide a very safe and healthy work environment
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    EmploymentMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Expresses sadness then shifts to national job numbers and attacks NDP tax policy instead of addressing the specific plant closure.I hope that the NDP will abandon its proposed corporate tax increases and will want to protect the quality of our jobs
28. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Accuses the question of falsehood and criticizes NDP policies while listing past sessions rather than committing to new assistance.the member's question contained a clear falsehood
29. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mrs. Susan Truppe (Conservative). loaded question.Lists government actions and opposition votes but never explains the Prime Minister's absence from the round table.The opposition, sadly, votes against these bills
30. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Declares Canada's sanctions toughest and attacks the Liberals instead of addressing the specific individuals named.We need no lessons here from the Liberal Party
31. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Describes the cybersecurity strategy and funding but does not explain the three-week delay in public disclosure.we implemented a strategy to fight cyberattacks and why we are investing $245 million
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    Public SafetyMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Repeats the cybersecurity strategy and investment without addressing the lack of transparency or public trust.our Conservative government is the one that implemented the first cybersecurity strategy
33. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details ongoing diplomatic efforts and consular support but does not address the specific request for the Prime Minister to call the Egyptian president.the Canadian government, including myself, the former minister of foreign affairs, and the Prime Minister , has been raising the case with Egyptian officials at the highest level for some time.
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    National Capital CommissionMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers general cooperation across the region but avoids any commitment on Gatineau Park or addressing perceived Ottawa-only focus.I have the honour to represent the Ottawa side, but I would be quite honoured to work with the hon. member and other members of the House to help the people on the other side of the river.
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    HealthMs. Manon Perreault (Independent) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references ongoing contact and a general commitment to resolution without providing any timeline or confirmation of lump-sum payments.I continue to be in contact with Mercedes and the thalidomide survivors association, and we are working toward a resolution.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts entirely to Canada's emissions record and regulatory measures, ignoring the question about educating the RCMP on climate science.Canada's approach is generating results. Our economy has grown substantially, while greenhouse gas emissions have decreased.
37. partly answered
    International TradeMrs. Sana Hassainia (Independent) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms protection of supply management and promises future monitoring and financial assistance if needed, but provides no concrete plan or details on compensation.We will monitor any impact of this historic agreement on dairy producers' income, and if production levels are negatively affected, we will assist them financially.
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    Foreign AffairsMrs. Sana Hassainia (Independent) asked Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concern but immediately limits action by noting the individual is not Canadian and offers no new concrete steps.keeping in mind this person is not Canadian and we can only do what we can do.