Commons advances pipeline safety bill amid NDP calls for higher liability

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. answered
   National DefenceMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the incident as friendly fire and outlines ongoing investigations.This incident was a tragic question of friendly fire resulting from mistaken identity.
2. deflected
   National DefenceMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific number requested and shifts to general statements about the mission and condolences.Our soldiers are professionals and among the best in the world.
3. partly answered
   National DefenceMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states a motion will be tabled if seeking extension but provides no timeline for debate or vote.If we seek an extension, we obviously will table a motion in this place.
4. partly answered
   Rail TransportationMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists prior actions taken but does not specify measures for Northern Ontario communities today.We have been working diligently on this file since then.
5. deflected
   Rail TransportationMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates past actions without committing to new stricter standards as asked.We have changed the operating procedures for railways in our country.
6. misdirected
   EmploymentMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking the Liberal Party instead of addressing job quality measures.The Liberal Party believes that the budget will balance itself, but that is not true, just as it is not true for families' budgets either.
7. deflected
   EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the CIBC report and instead cites unrelated praise for the middle class.Life in Canada, Home of the World's Most Affluent Middle Class
8. misdirected
   EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the government's plan while attacking the Liberals rather than addressing the budget delay or job plan.The Liberal Party has a one-point plan for the middle class: raise taxes.
9. deflected
   EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the subpoena question entirely and pivots to attacking the NDP on unrelated expenses.The member, I believe, owes $22,000 to the taxpayer of Canada.
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer evades the subpoenas and witness question by shifting to NDP expenses and past events.When the Leader of the Opposition had the opportunity some 17 years ago to come forward with information that would have helped the people of Quebec, he chose to hide that information.
11. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the legal bills question and instead lists NDP debts without addressing who pays Conservative costs.The Leader of the Opposition with the whip owes some $600,000 to the Canadian taxpayer.
12. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the MP's comments by noting the apology but does not engage the broader program criticism.the hon. member immediately realized that his comments were unacceptable.
13. answered
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly acknowledges program problems and lists specific corrective measures taken.We proposed financial penalties and even prison terms for anyone who abuses the temporary foreign worker program.
14. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights government support and export growth but does not address protecting specific regional jobs or new leadership steps.Wood exports to China have increased by 1,400% since 2007, and we produce state-of-the-art products from coast to coast.
15. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites national job creation statistics instead of addressing the specific plant closure or overall manufacturing plan.There have been 1.2 million net new jobs created since the depths of the recession.
16. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer counters with income growth data but does not propose new actions on employment quality or precarious jobs.The median net income of Canadian families has increased by 44% from 2005 values, when the Liberals were in power.
17. answered
    EmploymentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly counters with job statistics showing full-time and high-wage gains.We have 1.2 million net new jobs since the bottom of the recession: 85% of those jobs are full-time; 80% are in the private sector; almost two-thirds are in high-wage industries.
18. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mrs. Susan Truppe (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the call for an inquiry by emphasizing existing studies and an action plan instead.We do not need another study on top of the 40 that we already have.
19. answered
    EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the member has apologized as requested.
20. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to unrelated job statistics instead of addressing the Reform Party claim or pattern of apologies.The reality is we have a good-news story that there are 1.2 million net new jobs: 85% full-time, 80% in the private sector, two-thirds in high-wage industries.
21. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the interim report release but defers the board of inquiry findings to later review.I will look into that matter and get back to him as quickly as possible.
22. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the family but again defers the specific request about the board of inquiry.As for the specific question the member just asked, I will discuss it with my officials and get back to her as soon as possible.
23. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the bill's safeguards without addressing openness to amendments or the commissioner's concerns., which is coming to committee tomorrow, has adequate safeguards built in to protect the privacy of Canadians.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the bill's rationale and safeguards without engaging the call to listen to critics or amend.This legislation already has adequate safeguards built in to protect Canadians' privacy.
25. partly answered
    AgricultureMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Response details engagement efforts but sidesteps the failure to protect exports by minimizing market impact.our government continues to proactively engage with our trading partners to ensure that our markets stay open, and to reopen markets to Canadian beef as quickly as possible.
26. deflected
    AgricultureMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats status recognition and engagement without addressing budget cuts or crisis prevention.the World Organisation for Animal Health recognizes Canada as a controlled risk status country.
27. partly answered
    HealthMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). substantive question.Response provides payment details but omits explanation for lack of prior consultation with victims.She has been in ongoing conversations with the group.
28. partly answered
    HealthMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). substantive question.Answer covers support amounts and conversations but does not confirm needs assessment before announcement.There have been ongoing conversations since the motion passed in the House, and actually prior to that.
29. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Response emphasizes jurisdictional respect without committing federal funds or addressing the specific request.We respect the jurisdiction of provinces and municipalities.
30. misdirected
    CBC/Radio-CanadaStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's past record instead of addressing the 2012 CBC cuts or broken promise.I find the question somewhat surprising from that member, who used to be a Liberal minister during the nineties when they cut almost $400 million from CBC.
31. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Response dismisses the claim as false and explains carry-forwards without committing to full use of funds this year.It seems awfully difficult to ask the NDP to understand balance sheets and budgets.
32. misdirected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the member's job performance rather than addressing unspent funds or regional development.I was back in Drummondville, the member's riding, last week to promote economic development because the local member does not appear to be doing his job.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses concern but does not address whether discussions occurred or Canada's role.Canada encourages the governments of the Dominican Republic and Haiti to work together in good faith to resolve these issues as quickly as possible in a non-violent manner.
34. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Réjean Genest (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The response refuses to comment on the case and reiterates general policy without addressing the specific family.I cannot comment on the details of this case in the House.
35. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.It describes current services but does not commit to a specific MSK strategy.If the member medically releases, our system of medical and vocational rehabilitation will provide world-class support for that veteran, including chiropractic support and other services
36. partly answered
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Jean-François Fortin (Forces et Démocratie) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends funding but sidesteps the accusation of not protecting CBC.we are protecting the CBC with an investment of over $1 billion a year.
37. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. André Bellavance (Independent) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The response highlights existing legislation and relationships without addressing new measures.Without their advisory group, we would not have been able to get as far as we have and be able to introduce legislation that looks at all the concerns they had
38. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Scott Andrews (Independent) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to overall efficiency and job creation rather than addressing the hiring of agents.I can say now that we have increased efficiency in processing EI claims by 42% over the last 10 years.