Commons limits debate on anti-terrorism bill to one more day

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1. deflected
   EthicsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the question entirely and pivots to attacking the NDP on unrelated scandals.There are 68 of them who are accused of illegally using taxpayer resources for illegal offices, and 23 of them for inappropriate mailings.
2. deflected
   EthicsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again avoids the question on the Prime Minister and instead attacks the NDP on taxpayer resources.To have a member of the union working inside the office of the Leader of the Opposition , doing partisan political work at the expense of the taxpayers, is completely inappropriate.
3. partly answered
   The BudgetMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges job losses and points to prior investments and tax measures but does not address the budget's specific failure to protect jobs.We have invested heavily in the automotive industry.
4. partly answered
   Manufacturing IndustryMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites competitive tax policies as the plan but does not directly confront the reported manufacturing decline.we have brought forward policies to help manufacturers, and we will help all businesses, large and small, by giving them a tax regime that is more competitive than that of other countries.
5. partly answered
   Manufacturing IndustryMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats tax and capital cost allowance measures but does not explain absence of targeted manufacturing job protections.For small companies, which are responsible for 50% of the jobs in the private sector, we are moving the tax rate, which we already brought down to 11%, to 9% over the next several years.
6. answered
   National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states acceptance of all recommendations and support for an action plan to address misconduct.We commend the Canadian Armed Forces for undertaking this review and accepting all 10 of its recommendations.
7. partly answered
   National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer describes ongoing changes to complaint handling but does not address the budget omission raised in the question.the Canadian Armed Forces is now actively looking at all of these and are changing how complaints are handled and are received.
8. partly answered
   National DefenceMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer notes the strategic response team and culture change efforts but does not explain how the situation was allowed to develop.The team is going to start looking at detailed plans on how to address this problem, changing the culture and making sure that this problem is addressed effectively
9. partly answered
   National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer commits to implementing recommendations but does not address the claim that the military is incapable of handling sexual assault cases.They are doing that under the leadership of Major-General Christine Whitecross to ensure that all the necessary steps are taken and that these sexual complaints can be brought forward, as well as charges laid when appropriate.
10. answered
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states acceptance of all recommendations and describes the response team and prevention office being established.They have set up a strategic response team under the leadership of Major-General Christine Whitecross.
11. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to general consumer protections and tax cuts instead of addressing the exemption of banks from pay-to-pay fee rules.We have taken action to improve low-cost bank accounts and to expand no-cost banking options for more than seven million Canadians.
12. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer emphasizes past tax reductions and general protections without addressing bank fees or accountability for banks.we have provided more protections than ever for bank customers and we have done more than any other government.
13. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the loan purpose and export benefits but does not address the lack of a manufacturing strategy or job losses in Canada.This support is about creating new jobs and export opportunities within Canada.
14. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past financing results and attacks opposition tax policy rather than outlining an auto manufacturing strategy.The programs that she refers to, since 2003, financing agreements like this one have generated almost $49 billion of business and sales for more than 5,000 Canadian companies.
15. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Ed Holder (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses dismay and notes it is an international decision but offers no plan for stable aerospace investment or job creation.We do not comment on private sector decisions.
16. deflected
    TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes TFSA benefits and claims broad middle-class use without addressing the revenue loss to Quebec or impact on the wealthy.Fully 60% of the people who contribute the maximum amount to their TFSA earn less than $60,000 a year.
17. deflected
    TaxationMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores job loss and provincial revenue claims, pivoting to TFSA benefits and stats.Half of TFSA holders earn less than $42,000 a year and 600,000 seniors with income below $60,000 are currently maximizing their TFSAs.
18. deflected
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Ed Holder (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites external rankings and projections but does not address the lack of a jobs plan or recent GDP contraction.Both the International Monetary Fund and the OECD are projecting that Canada will have the strongest economic growth in the G7 in the years ahead.
19. misdirected
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Liberal leader's tax plans instead of addressing specific job losses and unemployment duration.This is the same leader who thinks that budgets balance themselves.
20. misdirected
    The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to attacking Liberals on taxes rather than explaining absence of growth or job targets in the budget.the Liberals have a one-point plan for the economy, and that is to raise taxes on the middle class.
21. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes TFSAs via an NDP quote but does not address seniors' retirement affordability or a national strategy.A Tax-Free Savings Account...can help you while you work towards your short and long-term financial goals.
22. deflected
    SeniorsMs. Isabelle Morin (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats TFSA promotion with NDP quote, ignoring OAS/GIS age change and retirement dignity measures.That is the member for Ottawa Centre championing our TFSAs as a good way for our seniors to save for the future.
23. partly answered
    Food SafetyMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly denies cuts and states inspection numbers but does not address inconsistent E. coli testing or export issues.there have been absolutely no cuts to food safety.
24. deflected
    Food SafetyMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites expert quote and rankings but avoids budget cut figures and ongoing plant problems.The Conference Board of Canada rates our food safety system number one against all OECD countries, including the United States.
25. deflected
    TourismMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Ed Holder (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores francophone communities and budget cuts entirely, pivoting to unrelated tourism growth statistics.our government is proud of the concrete actions it has taken to support Canada's tourism industry.
26. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the bill in general terms but avoids any discussion of aboriginal incarceration rates or reserve funding.It is clearly stated in the bill that this is not intended to target lawful advocacy protest, dissent or artistic expression.
27. deflected
    CopyrightMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites supportive quotes but refuses to address songwriters' exclusion and ends by attacking the NDP.We will take no advice from the NDP—
28. partly answered
    Canada PostMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses municipal concerns and the 68% figure but does not engage with specific issues like green space or traffic in dense cities.the Federation of Canadian Municipalities recognized this, too, when it overwhelmingly defeated a motion that called on us to reverse Canada Post's direction in moving to community mailboxes.
29. misdirected
    EthicsWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks Liberal senators and past appointments instead of addressing the constitutional question about Duffy's appointment.The Liberal Party tried to make victims out of these senators.
30. misdirected
    EthicsWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to personal attacks on the questioner's expenses and other Liberals rather than addressing the constitutional or PMO issue.it is awkward when that member asks a question about ethics when, of course, he was one of the members who was identified as having to return living expenses.
31. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past spending but dodges the request for immediate approval of 100 new RCMP officers and timelines.I would like to ask that member how many of those policies that we passed he actually voted for.
32. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites past RCMP funding increases but refuses to commit to new officers or provide timelines for Surrey.seven times the member who asked that question voted against it.
33. misdirected
    EmploymentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party instead of addressing the program's changes or Quebec's concerns.It is shameful that the Liberal Party wants to take jobs away from Quebeckers and give them to temporary foreign workers.
34. misdirected
    Nothern DevelopmentMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the member and claims universal praise rather than explaining the Arctic Council focus.He is the only one, and they are the only ones, who are questioning this.
35. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the choice of judicial warrants over political review in Bill C-51.We chose to have judges review these matters rather than politicians.
36. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Jean-François Fortin (Forces et Démocratie) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the EI statistic and hiring preference without addressing Quebec's specific request to modify criteria.Employers should hire those Quebeckers instead of hiring temporary foreign workers.
37. partly answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists upcoming business but ignores the question about the number of closure motions and their impact.After this statement, we will complete the motion, pursuant to Standing Order 78, in relation to Bill C-51
38. deflected
    PrivilegeMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Tom Lukiwski (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue but suggests the member is delaying votes instead of committing to address the privilege question.I am sure that my colleague would not want to miss those by unduly delaying the process that is currently under way to allow such a vote to occur.
39. deflected
    PrivilegeMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer calls for more facts before debate rather than agreeing to move the privilege motion immediately.For that reason, it makes sense for the House to have an opportunity to hear those facts before deliberating on this.