Commons debates omnibus budget bill amid clashes over taxes and defence

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the timing question by redirecting focus to court proceedings and Duffy.It is Mr. Duffy's actions that are on trial before the courts.
2. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the request to show declarations by restating rules and noting Duffy is on trial.It is Mr. Duffy's actions that are on trial, and I will not comment on matters that are before the courts.
3. answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the premise by clarifying the timeline and acceptance of recommendations after the report.After the report was released, the Chief of the Defence Staff accepted all of the recommendations.
4. answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms actions on all recommendations including the independent organization.What we are going to do is move out on all 10 recommendations, including number three which is this independent, centralized organization.
5. deflected
   TaxationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids supporting the amendment by attacking the NDP's broader tax agenda instead.The fact of the matter, of course, is that the NDP's real agenda may be to give tiny tax cuts like that while raising the GST by some $10 billion on Canadian consumers.
6. misdirected
   TaxationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns to criticizing the Liberal plan and its effects rather than addressing the benefit distribution question.That is why, of course, he wants to take away from every single family their universal child care benefit; why he wants to take away income splitting, which has benefited both families and seniors; and why he wants to take away tax-free savings accounts.
7. deflected
   TaxationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to claims of tax hikes and deficits without engaging the specific benefit comparison.what the Liberal plan means is tax hikes and massive deficits, plans that do not add up and will result in even more benefits being cut, just like they were when the Liberals were in office.
8. misdirected
   TaxationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal proposals instead of responding to the fairness and benefit allocation question.the leader of the Liberal Party wants to eliminate the universal child care benefit.
9. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges ongoing work but offers no explanation for the delay.We continue to work on a status of forces agreement.
10. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains that such agreements take years to negotiate.The status of forces agreements, of course, are binding treaty level international commitments that often take years to develop
11. answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives a clear yes to the yes-or-no question posed.
12. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes steps taken but does not address the timing of full implementation.military officials received Justice Deschamps' report only last week, and they have already implemented some of the recommendations.
13. deflected
    Child CareMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the government's plan instead of addressing adoption of the NDP plan.Our plan gives benefits to every family in Canada, regardless of how they decide to care for their children
14. deflected
    Child CareMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP rather than addressing whether the government will adopt the NDP plan.Canadian families are tired of being insulted by the NDP and being told that if they do not use regulated daycare spaces, they do not deserve support.
15. deflected
    Child CareMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP for disrespect instead of addressing the request to adopt the NDP plan.
16. deflected
    TaxationMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked K. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general tax reductions but does not address removing the tax on feminine hygiene products.as has already been said in the House, this government is focused on lowering taxes.
17. deflected
    TaxationMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked K. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes GST cuts and urges support for budget instead of addressing free vote on the specific tax.I encourage the opposition to get on board and lower taxes for Canadians so they have more money in their pockets.
18. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to child benefit advertising and attacks Liberals rather than committing to redirect ad funds to student jobs.The advertising, in part, is designed to inform them so that they can get those benefits.
19. misdirected
    EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer quotes a Liberal to deflect from youth job numbers and ad spending instead of addressing the question.It is important to communicate with residents across the country.
20. partly answered
    Public Service of CanadaMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses bargaining meetings and offers but does not restore fairness or show respect as asked.my bargaining representatives have had close to 200 meetings with union representatives to date
21. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer expresses confidence in RCMP and attacks NDP on terrorism label instead of confirming if minister asked for delay.When will the NDP come clear on that?
22. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly denies personal involvement and states operational decisions are RCMP's.
23. deflected
    VeteransMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). loaded question.Answer notes committee review and urges support for bill instead of addressing partisan politics or lack of debate.He should stop the rhetoric in the House, recognize that some of these recommendations were adopted by all sides
24. deflected
    VeteransMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.Answer criticizes member's past opposition and commits to passage but avoids moving bill separately to committee.I am not going to allow delays to stand in the way of veterans and their families getting these important benefits.
25. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to a timeline and pivots to attacking the opposition's voting record.Every time we do that, that member and her party vote against it.
26. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates constitutional protections and attacks the opposition instead of addressing reconciliation or the bill.Again, every time we bring forward new measures to give rights to people on reserve, such as matrimonial property rights on reserve, human rights on reserve, that party and that member vote against them.
27. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the RCMP apology but sidesteps any apology or action from the minister.I have to say that I agree with my colleague. Like her, I can confirm that the RCMP apologized and that that was the right thing to do.
28. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists government actions and attacks the opposition rather than addressing the minister's alleged statements or offering an apology.Every time we work to improve the lives of first nations living on reserve, that party votes against it.
29. misdirected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer opens by attacking the question's premises before defending the government's record on implementation.the hon. member does herself and this place a disservice by asking such a misleading question, filled with inaccurate premises.
30. answered
    National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states acceptance of all ten recommendations and clarifies the timeline of orders.I said that the government and the Canadian Armed Forces have accepted all 10 recommendations.
31. deflected
    Public Service of CanadaMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise and emphasizes meetings held rather than addressing the budget bill's impact on bargaining rights.nothing could be further from the truth.
32. deflected
    Public Service of CanadaMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reframes the issue around fairness to taxpayers without addressing the charter or collective bargaining rights.when it comes to sick leave, it is important to have a system that is fair to both taxpayers and employees, of course.
33. deflected
    Canadian HeritageStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses IP reforms and appointments generally but ignores the specific question on board vacancies and delays.Our recent budget includes changes to extend intellectual property rights for those in the creative classes in Canada.
34. answered
    National DefenceMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly explains the independent review outcome that led to rejecting the claim.Of course we relied on the advice of that independent third party expert in the conclusion that in fact the market was not depressed.
35. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promises an objective review but does not address the urgent timeline request for a weekend response.I assure the hon. member that a fair and equitable decision will be made.
36. answered
    JusticeMr. Brent Rathgeber (Independent) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses the staffing and resource claims with a direct quote from the prosecution service spokesman.The Public Prosecution Service has sufficient resources to fulfill its mandate.