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Thursday, March 12, 2015 · sitting No. 185
Time allocation limits debate on bill targeting barbaric cultural practices
Government House leader Peter Van Loan moved a motion to allot no more than two further sitting days to second reading of Bill S-7, the zero tolerance for barbaric cultural practices act. NDP House leader Peter Julian said the motion marked the 91st use of time allocation in the Parliament, twice the record of any previous government. Conservative minister Chris Alexander said the bill would deliver results for Canadian women and newcomers by strengthening protections against forced marriage and other practices.
In Question Period, NDP MP Megan Leslie asked Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney about reports that a foreign intelligence operative with Canadian ties had assisted British schoolgirls seeking to join ISIS. Blaney declined to comment on operational matters but urged support for Bill C-51. Conservative MP Blake Richards asked Justice Minister Peter MacKay to explain the life means life act, which would impose mandatory life sentences without parole for the most violent offenders.
Decided that day
- Bill S-7 passed
- Bill C-658 introduced
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Who held the floor · 2015-03-12
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Committees of the House
NDP MP Mike Sullivan said the transport committee report on rail safety omitted stronger recommendations on risk assessments, route planning and lower train speeds in populated areas.
Read the exchangePetitions
Conservative MP Mark Warawa tabled petitions from Families for Justice calling for impaired driving offences to be renamed vehicular homicide.
Read the exchangeNational Defence
NDP MP Nycole Turmel asked Defence Minister Jason Kenney to rule out expanding the Iraq mission beyond training Kurdish forces. Kenney said no final decision had been taken.
Read the exchangeRail Transportation
NDP MP Hoang Mai pressed Transport Minister Lisa Raitt on the continued use of older tank cars until 2023. Raitt said new standards would apply to future builds after consultations with the United States.
Read the exchangeVeterans Affairs
NDP MP Irene Mathyssen criticized repeated forms requiring amputee veterans to confirm missing limbs. Minister Erin O'Toole said a task force was reviewing all correspondence to reduce such demands.
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- deflectedPublic SafetyMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges awareness but refuses to address accuracy and pivots to legislation.
I do not comment on national security activities.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges awareness but refuses to address involvement and pivots to the bill.
I do not comment on an operational matter.
- partly answeredNational DefenceMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states no final decision has been made and a motion will follow, addressing the expansion query in part.
the government has not made a final decision on the continuation of our mission against the Islamic State.
- deflectedThe EconomyMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes government policies and attacks opponents instead of addressing the budget delay.
our government is lowering taxes.
- deflectedThe EconomyMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the government plan and attacks opponents instead of addressing the budget delay.
our Conservative government has a low-tax plan for jobs and growth in all sectors of the Canadian economy, and that plan is working.
- misdirectedEthicsJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question and attacks the Liberal leader instead.
one member has yet to apologize.
- misdirectedEthicsJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question and attacks the Liberal leader instead.
Now there is an opportunity for the Liberal leader to stand in the House and apologize.
- misdirectedEthicsJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question and attacks the Liberal leader instead.
what I am hearing about is the Liberal leader's divisive speech
- deflectedPrivacyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The minister discusses bill provisions and future hearings but does not address why the Privacy Commissioner is excluded.
We look forward to hearing evidence from experts and any constructive comments that they are sure to have on our bill, which is very important for Canada.
- partly answeredPrivacyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes prior consultation with the commissioner but does not explain refusal to have him appear at committee.
I had the privilege of meeting with him yesterday, and we intend to carry on a constructive dialogue to ensure that the bill is an effective tool to protect Canadians against the terrorist threat while still upholding their rights and freedoms.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Responds with past funding and NDP opposition instead of a current plan.
Unfortunately, we did not get the support of the NDP, but we are aware that transferring all of that data will be a significant challenge.
- deflectedPublic SafetyMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Attacks the NDP rather than providing a timeline or solution.
it is time for the NDP to wake up.
- misdirectedEthicsMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the specific allegation and instead criticizes NDP spending plans.
If the New Democrats want to hand out grants simply because Patrick Brazeau is lobbying, they are the ones who need to explain themselves.
- misdirectedEthicsMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Deflects by criticizing NDP instead of addressing the interference claim.
it is not surprising that the NDP would have to raise taxes to pay for this kind of irresponsible spending decision.
- deflectedEthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.States her belief in the project but avoids explaining the involvement of multiple ministers and advisors.
I myself made the decision, and I have always believed that this project was good for the people of Markham.
- deflectedEthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Highlights program benefits and cooperation but does not address why the rejected proposal was advanced or the role of Nigel Wright.
It is unfortunate that the NDP voted against this program that has benefited virtually all of their constituents.
- deflectedEthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses personal interest but avoids the asked connection to the promoter or breach.
neither I nor any member of my family or my friends had any personal interest in this particular—
- misdirectedEthicsMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer partly addresses PM involvement then pivots to attacking the opposition's past scandal.
When it comes to corruption, I would remind the member that he is sitting in a party that used be government, and when it was government, it took $40 million of taxpayers' dollars that is still unaccounted for.
- deflectedEthicsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states PM had no involvement but does not address the alleged instruction to sort it out.
as the ethics commissioner said, the Prime Minister had absolutely no involvement in the funding of this centre to improve accessibility for the handicapped in Markham.
- deflectedEthicsMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects facts on PM involvement but sidesteps the broader corruption claim and RCMP documents.
What the ethics commissioner said in her report was, in fact, that the Prime Minister had absolutely no involvement in the decision making on this project to help the disabled have better access at the Markham centre.
- partly answeredNational DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the report and unacceptable conduct but defers action pending review.
what happened with the military police is unacceptable. I intend to work with the military to ensure that it changes its policies and practices so that such an incident does not happen again.
- partly answeredNational DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer admits unfamiliarity with the document and promises review without apologizing.
I would be happy to look into this matter.
- answeredVeterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the concern by describing changes to forms and task force.
We are already making changes. In fact, I have stood up a veterans-centric task force to revisit every piece of correspondence that goes to a veteran and their family
- answeredVeterans AffairsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly refutes the practice and states forms will be eliminated in complex cases.
one month ago I already said that no such letter would ever be sent to a veteran or their family, full stop.
- partly answeredRail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses brakes consultation but ignores the 2023 timeline for unsafe cars.
Regarding the brakes, to which the member alluded, following the consultations commenced last year, it was agreed to place these brakes into a different track, that is, working with operating rules.
- misdirectedRail TransportationMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Attacks the premise as false and pivots to inspection totals instead of addressing inspector numbers.
what the member has indicated is absolutely false.
- deflectedCanada Revenue AgencyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.Restates arm's-length rules and accuses NDP of scoring points rather than addressing the audit targeting claim.
Why is the NDP attempting to score cheap political points at the expense of professional public servants at the CRA?
- deflectedCanada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre Dionne Labelle (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.Repeats arm's-length process and audit statistics while avoiding the targeting of progressive groups.
The audit activity for any reason whatsoever is less than 1% of those charities in a year.
- misdirectedThe EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.Ignores the budget delay reason and attacks Liberal tax plans instead.
It is because our government has a low-tax plan for jobs and growth for all sectors of the Canadian economy, and that plan is working.
- misdirectedThe EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids the Alberta comparison and pivots to attacking Liberal tax policy with a quote.
Liberals believe Canadians will not be bothered by being taxed more and more....
- misdirectedAboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Calls the claim false and highlights funding instead of addressing consultation adequacy.
what the hon. member said is completely false.
- deflectedAboriginal AffairsMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Counters with broad support claims but does not address court viability or business opposition.
the member can choose a few quotes, but the fact of the matter is that industry, the Yukon government, the Nunavut government, NTI, and all of these groups support this legislation
- deflectedHealthCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes general immunization efforts without addressing the specific C.D. Howe recommendations.
Obviously we continue to ensure vaccine safety, support research, and promote immunization.
- answeredInfrastructureMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The response directly confirms eligibility and outlines the application process.
Of course, Mr. Speaker, the new building Canada plan is eligible to support the B.C. Ferries organization.
- partly answeredSocial DevelopmentMs. Manon Perreault (Independent) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and expresses willingness to collaborate but does not address the specific request for year-round access.
I am certainly available to work with the hon. member to improve these initiatives
- deflectedPublic SafetyMs. Manon Perreault (Independent) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The response focuses on supporting the bill without engaging the question's comparison of terrorism to other safety issues.
That is why I invite my colleague to support Bill C-51 .
- deflectedBusiness of the HouseMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer shifts to economic achievements and announces the legislative agenda instead of addressing the procedural complaints.
We are on track to balance the budget.