Conservatives move to give Ethics Commissioner power over cash-for-access rules

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1. deflected
   EmploymentCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to unrelated positive examples instead of addressing jobs or deficits.the hon. member should join with Canadians to celebrate some of the success our government has had in attracting global companies like Thomson Reuters to bring 1,500 new head office jobs to Canada
2. deflected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to fundraising rules and student engagement rather than cash-for-access or the motion.Just today the Prime Minister and members of his cabinet were engaging with over 300 high school students from the national capital region.
3. deflected
   EthicsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer repeats general rules praise and shifts to youth and women instead of addressing the Prime Minister's standards.When it comes to our young people, when it comes to women entrepreneurs, when it comes to under-represented groups, these are concerns this government recognizes Canadians are facing.
4. deflected
   FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses inherited economy and benefits but ignores the $6-billion wiggle room and deficit control criticism.when we came to power, we inherited a sluggish economy. That is why we made infrastructure investments.
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   FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.Answer gives general middle-class investment rhetoric without naming any tax credits to be eliminated.once again, it is very important to recognize the importance of investing in the middle class and creating economic growth.
6. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes consultation and committee work while refusing to state the preferred system.we will not prejudge the work of that committee. Let that committee do its work.
7. misdirected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the questioner's cynicism instead of addressing the statements undermining the committee.it is that kind of cynicism that creates an environment—
8. answered
   Freedom of the PressThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly assures that the reported surveillance is not applicable at the federal level.with respect to sensitive sectors like the media, we can provide the assurance that the sort of thing that is being reported in Quebec is not applicable at the federal level.
9. deflected
   Freedom of the PressThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer cites the RCMP commissioner instead of addressing whether the minister will order an inquiry.The commissioner's answer was, very clearly and unequivocally, no.
10. deflected
    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the cost-benefit critique and pivots to unrelated investment announcements.What we announced this week, in the fall economic statement, is a plan to invest in Canadians.
11. misdirected
    EmploymentPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's past record on ads rather than addressing the deficit or job numbers.So, if he is asking us about how many jobs are being created, I would like him to answer how many jobs were created by those partisan, self-promotional ads.
12. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights approvals and spending totals while avoiding the claim that almost no projects have started construction.Within the last four months, our government has approved more funding for municipalities than that government did in the past five years combined.
13. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. Dianne L. Watts (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer cites one specific project in the questioner's city but does not address the overall 1% construction statistic.I hope the member opposite will appreciate that the investments we made in budget 2016 are advancing the LRT project in her own city.
14. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer quotes supportive municipal leaders instead of addressing whether regional projects under $100 million will be funded.It is a great thing. It is creating a focal point for our country to have a strategic conversation and develop strategic directions about infrastructure generally
15. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). loaded question.The answer contrasts past government spending with new approvals but sidesteps the 1% construction figure and deficit criticism.What we have done is we have approved more than 900 projects with a combined investment of $11 billion from coast to coast to coast
16. deflected
    International AffairsMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer calls for support of CETA but does not address the failure to table an impact study or the 21-day treaty policy.CETA is clearly in Canada's national interests, and it is time for all members of the House to rise above partisan politics and support it.
17. partly answered
    Dairy IndustryMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses dairy sector support but avoids clear yes/no on compensation.we are finalizing our transition assistance programs.
18. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Restates rules and shifts to consultations and entrepreneurs instead of addressing the motion.Federal politics is subject to some of the strictest political financing legislation and regulations in the country.
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    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores the rules enforcement question and pivots to listing government achievements.The government has delivered on lowering taxes for middle-class Canadians.
20. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexander Nuttall (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids specific fundraising targets and pivots to general consultations.The government is available and encourages Canadians to be involved and encourages Canadians to have their say.
21. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Response cuts off but prior pattern shows deflection to rules rather than addressing quotas.
22. deflected
    FinanceMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.Ignores user fees question and shifts to listing infrastructure spending amounts.The important number to remember is the $180-billion investment in infrastructure.
23. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.Answers a different question about honoring veterans instead of clarifying the covenant in court.We have delivered a great deal in budget 2016, delivering $5.6 billion in new financial security and resources to veterans and their families.
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    EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Restates federal rules strength and attacks provincial rules instead of addressing the minister's attendance.He also knows that in some provinces, they accept donations from unions, trade associations, and corporations.
25. deflected
    EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the specific fundraiser and conflict allegation, pivoting to general claims about transparency.This government is demonstrating the most open and transparent approach, not just by following the rules but by being more engaged with Canadians and listening to them and the challenges they face.
26. deflected
    EthicsMrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer restates general fundraising rules without addressing recovery of the $600,000.all members and all parties raise funds, and they all have to follow the same rules.
27. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Leona Alleslev (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to procurement ethics instead of addressing fundraisers or recovering funds from Corriveau.our government is committed to making sure that all government procurement is done in an ethical way that protects the interests of Canadians.
28. partly answered
    Status of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges gender-based violence concerns but does not address Site C dam impacts or specific shelter funding.gender-based violence, whether it is against indigenous women or other Canadian women across the country, is a serious concern of this government.
29. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes safety priority but declines to address the specific Penticton flight cancellations or timeline.I cannot comment on the particulars of the situation that the hon. member has identified, but the safety and security of Canadians are a priority
30. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks the premise and the asker personally rather than disclosing the votes.I cannot believe the question was asked this way. I think my colleague should be ashamed of himself.
31. deflected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats general human-rights rhetoric without disclosing the specific votes requested.we seek to maximize membership and to consult with countries that have strong human rights records at home and abroad.
32. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). substantive question.Answer points to committee work but avoids confirming whether a referendum will be held.It will be the consensus of that report, it will be the work of that committee, that this government listens to.
33. partly answered
    Public SafetyTony Clement (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.Answer explains the review's purpose but ignores the demand for a specific amount and the loaded premise.The objective of our correctional system is in fact public safety, and that includes effective and successful rehabilitation.
34. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Answer praises the government's approach and mentions a new plan without addressing the tender or budget issue.Of course, all recommendations from the commissioner are always carefully considered and valued greatly.
35. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly rebuts the job-loss claim by stating guaranteed jobs and a net increase in Alberta.there will be a net increase in jobs in Alberta because this move will allow us to pursue our lines of business more effectively
36. partly answered
    Post-Secondary EducationMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal). substantive question.Answer cites grant increases but does not address the specific $120 million transfer cut to Quebec.In the member's own province he would know of the increase that we have made in the student grant program
37. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer shifts to Newfoundland and Labrador project issues instead of addressing Quebec or the loaded contempt question.as the member knows, the project was badly mishandled and the results of that have been cost overruns and budget delays
38. answered
    Business of the HouseCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer lists the planned business for the week and after the break without evasion.this afternoon we will continue to debate the Conservative Party motion. Tomorrow, we will resume debate on Bill C-26
39. deflected
    PrivilegeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Answer dismisses the privilege question as policy and notes it is an opposition day to criticize the timing.it is an opposition day, and the member should not be taking time out of the time for debate on the motion they have spent time working on.