Commons debates rail safety bill as opposition presses Harper on ethics and pensions

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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 refuses to address the existence of the declaration by citing court proceedings instead.I cannot comment on this matter in the House of Commons.
2. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the audit release question by pivoting to unrelated NDP spending accusations.
3. misdirected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking the NDP leader rather than addressing the PMO's alleged role in the Duffy deal.Canadians are wondering why the leader of the NDP continues to justify taking nearly $3 million in parliamentary funds and using it completely inappropriately for partisan purposes
4. misdirected
   PensionsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the OAS age question and instead attacks NDP and Liberal tax policies.What we will not do is what the NDP and the Liberals want to do, which is tax Canadian seniors and tax Canadian workers.
5. deflected
   PensionsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past pension measures but does not address changing the retirement age or the Flaherty quote.this government increased the guaranteed income supplement for seniors.
6. deflected
   PensionsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer restates the voluntary options position without engaging the timing or consultation criticism.we are in favour of voluntary options for Canadians.
7. misdirected
   PensionsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as containing falsehoods and pivots to attacking Liberal tax plans.there are numerous falsehoods in that question, but what is correct is that our government favours allowing a range of options for people so they can save.
8. misdirected
   PensionsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the question for citing imaginary experts and shifts to a tax comparison.it is always like the Liberal Party to be quoting so-called imaginary experts instead of asking real Canadians what they want and what they do not want.
9. deflected
   PensionsMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to tax policy and voluntary options without addressing the CPP record or retirement age costs raised.The Liberals and the New Democratic Party do not want to give Canadians a choice.
10. deflected
    PensionsMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the voluntary savings message and avoids explaining why CPP benefits were not boosted.Canadians want real action in lowering taxes.
11. deflected
    PensionsMs. Isabelle Morin (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer quotes a supporter and attacks the opposition instead of addressing the study or expansion blocking.By contrast, the NDP and the Liberals would impose a job-killing, mandatory increase to the payroll tax.
12. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides immigration numbers and defends reforms but does not address backlogs or photo-op criticism directly.We on this side are proud to have made the largest number of newcomers Canadian citizens last year, in Canadian history
13. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP and references past Liberal policy instead of addressing the integration ranking drop or family reunification.it is pathetic to hear a New Democrat claim the Liberals' immigration policy was a model.
14. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references terrorist acts and allies but does not address the human rights concerns or data-sharing oversight in the bill.That is why we are implementing responsible measures and working with our partners in France, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia to combat the terrorist threat.
15. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer challenges the NDP on the terrorist threat and cites police support instead of addressing surveillance or bill flaws.That is why we put measures in place, welcomed as of Monday by Commissioner Paulson, that will make it easier for the police to track terrorists and keep Canadians safe.
16. partly answered
    Northern DevelopmentMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes acceptance of Auditor General recommendations and criteria review but adds an unrelated carbon tax attack.We have accepted the recommendations of the Auditor General, and we are currently examining eligibility criteria.
17. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the program's purpose without addressing the production shortfall or housing crisis.the purpose of that program is to increase private home ownership for first nations people on reserve.
18. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's stance on property rights instead of addressing the housing numbers.It is no surprise coming from the opposition, which voted against and does not believe that women should have their own property rights on reserve.
19. deflected
    PensionsJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer contrasts party positions on taxes without committing to provincial consultation on CPP reform.By contrast, our government believes that Canadians want to pay lower taxes.
20. deflected
    PensionsJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists past tax cuts and attacks Liberals rather than addressing the seriousness of the new CPP proposal.we are proud that this government has spent nine years cutting taxes for Canadians, bringing forward options so they could save for retirement.
21. partly answered
    Canada PostMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains Canada Post's financial pressures and volume decline but does not address constituent treatment or listening to concerns.Canada Post must balance its finances without being a burden on Canadian taxpayers.
22. deflected
    Canada PostMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites pension costs from the annual report without addressing the moratorium requests or constituent opposition.Without pension relief, the Corporation would have been required to make special payments of approximately $1.3 billion in 2014.
23. partly answered
    Public Service of CanadaMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the need for a new sick leave system but does not address the Canada Post savings comparison or collective agreements.the 40-year-old sick leave accumulation system is antiquated and does not meet the needs of the majority of our employees.
24. misdirected
    Public Service of CanadaMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the NDP of advocating for union bosses instead of addressing the claimed savings or bargaining process.If the NDP wants to be the advocate for the union bosses, it has the right to do that in the House.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends general investments and attacks the asker's vote rather than addressing the specific drop in global clean-tech ranking.While that member voted against increasing investments in clean technology, we remain committed to supporting its development.
26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the government's approach and criticizes the asker's carbon tax preference instead of explaining the 41% market share drop.unlike that member who wants to impose a carbon tax, our government's sector-by-sector approach is demonstrating results, while keeping taxes low.
27. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's overall trade stance and ideology instead of addressing stalled Japan talks or falling export rankings.The fact is that the NDP is ideologically opposed to any and all trade.
28. partly answered
    Intergouvernmental AffairsMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges openness to a fund with specific conditions but rejects the asker's framing of a broken promise.Our government remains open to working with the province of Newfoundland and Labrador on its specific proposals for a minimum processing requirement fund.
29. answered
    The EnvironmentJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly provides the 2030 target in megatonnes as requested and outlines related regulatory plans.That translates to 225 megatonnes.
30. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that consultations occurred with provinces but does not confirm oil and gas sector input or defend the ad hoc label.I have met on numerous occasions with the provincial and territorial ministers.
31. partly answered
    TransportMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes existing and planned recall powers but avoids committing to a timeline for full authority.In 2014, we passed measures to strengthen our recall system, which the member opposed, and in budget 2015, our government committed to further improvements
32. misdirected
    TransportMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rejects the preamble and attacks the asker's motives rather than providing a timeline for recall authority.I reject the absurdity of that preamble and the statement he made about the government's care and concern about people.
33. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes regular meetings and states the decision criterion but does not commit to granting an extension.When it comes to an extension of the season, that decision will be made based on science.
34. misdirected
    Quebec BridgeMr. Denis Blanchette (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the NDP proposal rather than addressing whether the government will support the bill.The NDP's proposal is a political mirage.
35. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the monument and corrects its location without addressing a possible change.It will not be built in front of the Supreme Court. It will be down the street on a completely separate plot of land.
36. deflected
    International TradeMr. Scott Andrews (Independent) asked Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The response avoids any cost estimate and instead promotes the agreement while offering to work with the province.We remain open to working with the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador to come to an agreement on this one.