Commons debates citizen voting act at second reading

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1. deflected
   EmploymentMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Expresses sympathy briefly then pivots to record and NDP attack without addressing minister's comments.our thoughts are with the workers and their families during this difficult time.
2. misdirected
   EmploymentMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.Denies claims outright and provides counter-facts without engaging budget or handout criticism.the claims of that member are 100% false.
3. partly answered
   National DefenceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges report and actions but avoids committing to all recommendations immediately.The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Tom Lawson, has accepted the report's recommendations and is acting upon them.
4. deflected
   National DefenceMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.Focuses on current response without explaining the delay in addressing the issue.Now, the Chief of the Defence Staff has stood up, with the strategic response team, under the leadership of Major-General Whitecross.
5. answered
   National DefenceMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.States they are looking at implementing all recommendations and ensuring proper handling.They are looking at how they can best implement all of the recommendations
6. deflected
   The EconomyJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.Highlights existing measures and budget instead of addressing need for a new plan.Our government is continuing to introduce new job-creating measures in budget 2015
7. deflected
   The EconomyJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.Expresses understanding but pivots to record and attacks opposition without new actions.certainly we understand the loss for those families, and our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time.
8. deflected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Defends record and investments without addressing failure claim or job creation target.That is why economic action plan 2015 invests in job creation and the manufacturing sector.
9. deflected
   Manufacturing IndustryMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists government measures and attacks NDP instead of addressing the budget's job impact or wealth transfers.We know that the NDP has a high-tax, high-spend plan that will kill jobs.
10. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to overall job record and attacks opposition rather than addressing auto sector or manufacturing strategy.Canada has the strongest job-creation record in the entire G7
11. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites general job numbers and lists unrelated programs instead of explaining manufacturing job losses or budget priorities.Measures like these are going to help create jobs and help build a strong economy.
12. deflected
    TaxationMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats tax plan talking points and attacks opposition taxes without addressing TFSA costs or Quebec's fiscal concerns.We know that the Liberals and the NDP want high taxes on the middle class.
13. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends tax cuts and attacks NDP without addressing specific manufacturing losses or budget favoritism claims.We eliminated tariffs on machinery, we are making Canada the first tariff-free zone
14. partly answered
    Consumer ProtectionMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends consumer actions and mentions code of conduct but ignores bank fee abuses and mandatory code request.We introduced the debit and credit card code of conduct.
15. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends voluntary code and cites external support while avoiding mandatory code or new fee issues.we support the establishment of a financial consumer code which would be binding upon financial institutions subject to federal Government authority.
16. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains EI fund mechanics but ignores raiding claims and wealth transfer accusations.Now it is being returned to the general revenue for taxpayers.
17. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes government programs and attacks opposition voting record instead of addressing EI changes or specific job loss accountability.The opposition votes against these measures.
18. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms Chief of Defence Staff ordered the review and is implementing recommendations but does not resolve the apparent contradiction on accepting all ten.they have received the report, accepted the recommendations and are now currently looking at how to implement those recommendations.
19. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer expresses sympathy and states intent to implement recommendations without addressing accountability, apology, or responsibility for the situation.Our thoughts are with the victims.
20. deflected
    National DefenceStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer focuses on implementation steps by Major General Whitecross but avoids explaining why the minister is not responding or apologizing.Major General Christine Whitecross was clear yesterday that they are looking at how to best implement the report's recommendations
21. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights alignment with US and clean electricity stats but does not address new ambitious targets for Paris or harmonization reversal.We have aligned regulations with the United States in several areas, and are working closer together to developing clean energy.
22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states targets will be submitted soon and notes past reductions but sidesteps immediate action or responsibility for lowering targets.we will submit Canada's greenhouse gas emission targets sometime this month or next month.
23. deflected
    Food SafetyMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims issues resolved and cites rankings but does not address ongoing worker conditions or government flippancy.All issues have been resolved; none have been left outstanding.
24. misdirected
    Food SafetyMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks opposition for undermining confidence rather than outlining permanent strengthening measures beyond current inspections.not only are the opposition allegations not accurate, they are irresponsibly undermining confidence in our food safety systems.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the stated cut and pivots to past funding increases and opposition votes rather than addressing the database budget.that is absolutely false. This government has actually increased the resources to our national security agencies, including the RCMP.
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    Public SafetyMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats general funding and crime bills instead of addressing the specific database modernization cuts and timeline.our Conservative government has provided significant funding to the RCMP.
27. answered
    Canada PostMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains Canada Post's arm's-length status and volume decline to justify the policy.I would remind the member that Canada Post is an independent arm's-length crown corporation.
28. answered
    HousingMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states it is provincial jurisdiction and notes Quebec's existing program, directly addressing the request not to cite jurisdiction.as a matter of fact it is a matter of provincial responsibility, and as we know, in the province of Quebec, there is a program to deal with that.
29. deflected
    The EnvironmentJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends CRA audits as independent and legal without addressing the claim of targeted political audits on specific charities.CRA audits occur at arm's length. They are conducted free of any political influence or interference or motivation.
30. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses immediate emergency contact and assistance but does not outline a plan to resolve the long-term boil-water advisory or ferry issue.Our emergency management team is in contact with the community to determine the needs and identify areas where we can assist.
31. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites industry praise for the budget and general economic benefits instead of addressing staff layoffs or agency funding adequacy.the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada had this to say about budget 2015: it said that the budget "is good news for Canadian companies, their employees, and our economy".
32. answered
    Official LanguagesMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Mr. Costas Menegakis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides specific numbers on francophone immigrants admitted and the 2018 target to address the shortfall concern.Last year alone, we welcomed almost 1,500 francophone immigrants outside of Quebec through our economic programs for permanent immigration.
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    CopyrightStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights general budget measures and artist support without addressing the specific disparity for songwriters versus sound recordings.We have introduced the Canada 150 fund, which means we are extending the copyright term for artists from 50 to 70 years.
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    CopyrightMr. Massimo Pacetti (Independent) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). loaded question.The response cites committee work and harmonization benefits but sidesteps the claim that multinationals gain while consumers pay more.The extension amendments will enable Canada to harmonize its copyright laws with the laws in more than 60 other countries..
35. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Massimo Pacetti (Independent) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of pandering and defends the policy without addressing whether the change is a concession in TPP talks.In fact, the word "pandering" perhaps works on the other side of the House, but it does not work on this side of the House.