NDP motion to ban bank pay-to-pay fees wins government support

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1. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the 2008 apology and calls for general support without addressing the request for current action on reconciliation.the Prime Minister apologized to all survivors, their families and the communities affected by this dark chapter in Canadian history.
2. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the 2008 apology and general commitment without engaging the specific failures cited like court battles or denied compensation.While we cannot undo the past, we can learn from it, and we are taking steps necessary to bring closure to the legacy of the Indian residential schools.
3. partly answered
   Aboriginal AffairsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly welcomes the report and thanks the commissioners but stops short of committing to honour its findings.We look forward to receiving a full report to be able to fully understand and respond to the recommendations.
4. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates the apology and ongoing obligations without addressing the record of spending on fighting rights or building a new relationship.The government will continue to fulfill its obligations as set out in the agreement.
5. misdirected
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to past budget proposals and blames external factors instead of addressing unequal funding for education, health, and social services.Unfortunately, for reasons beyond our control, we were unable to move forward with this initiative, but we are continuing to work with first nations on improving the situation.
6. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer thanks participants and restates partnership commitment without specifying concrete actions to follow up on the apology.The government remains committed to working with first nations, all aboriginal peoples across Canada, to address the challenges that we all inherited as a people living in Canada on account of that history.
7. misdirected
   PensionsJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal leader's policy as a tax hike instead of addressing whether voluntary plans are inadequate.For someone earning $60,000 a year, the Liberal leader's policy is a $1,000 tax hike, $1,000 coming out of their pocket.
8. misdirected
   PensionsJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing Liberal policies and the leader rather than responding to the predecessor's quote or the adequacy of current plans.We know that the Liberal Party believes it should get rid of the universal child care benefit, cancel income splitting, and certainly income splitting for seniors, and claw back the tax-free savings account.
9. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights funding but ignores Auditor General findings and inspection failures.This includes access to essential nursing services, home and community care, and $34.5 million to improve the quality of health services.
10. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses partnerships but does not address delivery of ultrasound machines to communities.I look to British Columbia as a great example, where the First Nations Health Authority is actually assuming some of the responsibility for the equipment and pieces for care.
11. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer points to budget support and trusts RCMP without confirming specific actions on equipment or training.The RCMP has taken action following the report regarding the tragic event that took place less than a year ago.
12. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states zero tolerance but offers no plan for victims or implementation of action plan.RCMP leadership continues to work on fostering a culture of respect worthy of the men and women who protect our country.
13. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats zero tolerance policy without addressing class action or immediate measures for victims.I can give my colleague a clear answer: our government has a zero tolerance approach to sexual harassment.
14. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer refers to budget and RCMP responsibility but does not provide numbers on officers awaiting equipment or training.As far as deploying equipment is concerned, training and procurement are the responsibility of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
15. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP expenses instead of addressing PMO actions on Senate report.In fact, the member for Scarborough Southwest is on the hook for $141,000, and he should do the right thing and repay the taxpayer.
16. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to NDP officegate scandal rather than explaining PM vetting process for senators.Now in the officegate scandal hatched out of the Leader of the Opposition 's own office, some 68 members of the NDP are now on the hook for $2.7 million.
17. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the question on the PM and pivots to attacking the NDP.68 members of the NDP caucus, unfortunately for taxpayers, will be spending their summer in court, squished into the defendant's box of the court, trying to explain why they refuse to pay back $2.7 million to taxpayers.
18. deflected
    The EconomyMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer begins to attribute the issue to global factors without addressing the domestic plan question.this is a further indication of global economic uncertainty—
19. misdirected
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies the premise then attacks Liberal and NDP policies instead of addressing job loss.
20. deflected
    Government AdvertisingMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends advertising as information but does not address the bill or waste claim.we are informing Canadians of the valuable services and benefits that are available to them.
21. answered
    Consumer ProtectionMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states support for the motion and intent to include the measure in the framework.Banning the pay-to-pay fees imposed by banks is the kind of measure we plan to include in the mandatory financial consumer protection framework, which we promised to establish in economic action plan 2015.
22. partly answered
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists existing measures but does not commit to passing legislation before summer.we have already introduced tough measures to protect Canadians from predatory bank practices, including obtaining commitments from the banks to end pay-to-pay practices for bills in the mail
23. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Rathika Sitsabaiesan (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks opposition tax plans and lists past job numbers without addressing current shrinkage.the Liberals and NDP have only one plan on jobs, and that is to raise taxes on those who create them and the workers who do them.
24. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites past jobs and forecasts but does not address the current GDP miss or new plan.More than 1.2 million net new jobs have been created since the recession.
25. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Dan Harris (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner as misinformed and pivots to overall student growth numbers instead of addressing processing delays.that member's question, as usual, is eye-wateringly misinformed.
26. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer labels the NDP misinformed and repeats growth statistics without tackling the reported increases in processing times.it is so great that after four years, since the last election, the NDP has managed to be so poorly informed, or even misinformed, about the situation with foreign students.
27. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the NDP of misinforming Canadians and cites program numbers rather than addressing the specific backlog and wait times raised.the real nightmare, once again, is the NDP's determined campaign to misinform Canadians.
28. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly claims backlogs are reduced and processing is faster under express entry and family programs, addressing the core concern though without a specific timeline for the cited case.The backlogs are down. Immigration has never been faster.
29. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms an assessment was done for the export permits and states they are only approved if consistent with human rights policies, while adding unrelated job and political remarks.I can assure the member that such an assessment was done in this case.
30. partly answered
    The EnvironmentJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists announced regulations for methane, fertilizers and electricity but does not provide the precise megatonne breakdowns requested for each measure.Now we are moving on three new areas to reduce methane from the oil and gas sector, reduce the production of chemicals and nitrogen fertilizers, and regulate the emissions of natural gas-fired electricity generation.
31. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer suggests the member support existing funding and programs instead of providing the requested timeline for new RCMP officers.there are ways that the member could help the people of Surrey, such as by supporting the additional funding we are providing for the RCMP
32. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the NDP's lip service and reiterates general commitments without giving a deployment timeline for the officers.let me be clear. The citizens of Surrey merit much better than the lip service of the New Democrats when it comes to talk of public safety.
33. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Ted Hsu (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general CSC programs without addressing the prison farms position or conflicting statements.We continue to support Correctional Service Canada programs, but we are also ensuring that people who have committed serious and dangerous crimes serve their time behind bars.
34. deflected
    HousingMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states it is provincial jurisdiction and points to Quebec without addressing federal action or emergency plan.As many members know, the pyrrhotite problem falls under provincial jurisdiction.
35. answered
    EmploymentMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the department is reviewing the specific case and will share information.That is why my department is currently reviewing this case.
36. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Sana Hassainia (Independent) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker for raising the issue publicly instead of addressing processing times or urgent service.I have to point out that it is practically irresponsible to raise such a question in the House rather than raising it in private.
37. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Sana Hassainia (Independent) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker for playing politics and not contacting privately instead of addressing urgent processing failures.the members who truly care about their constituents' situations immediately contact the ministers or departments responsible to get results.
38. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Scott Andrews (Independent) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member for not standing up for Atlantic provinces instead of addressing the cost of compensating the EU.Why will the member not stand up for the Atlantic provinces?