Commons debates Canada-Peru free trade agreement as economy dominates question period

Other moments

Question Period, exchange by exchange

AI-rated Each answer’s rating (answered, partly answered, deflected, answered something else) is a model’s reading of the exchange. How the AI rates this

1. deflected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to Liberal inconsistency instead of addressing job losses, EI access or infrastructure funding.I always need to listen very closely when the Liberals are asking questions because one question will be, "Why is the deficit so large?" The next one will be, "How can we make it larger?"
2. deflected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims provincial praise and stimulus size but does not address the $50 billion deficit or EI failures raised.There was nothing but glowing compliments for how the government is handling this worldwide recession.
3. partly answered
   Canada Pension Plan Investment BoardRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the point on CPP bonuses and states the board must be reasonable, addressing the core request.The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is an independent body but it must be reasonable in its own compensation.
4. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's past record on transfers rather than explaining refusal of a national EI standard.what is unconscionable is when that party cut $25 billion from the Canada social transfer to balance the budget.
5. deflected
   Employment InsuranceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer labels the question hypocritical and cites media instead of addressing offloading costs to provinces.On the one hand, the members do not want the deficit to go up; on the other hand, they want to spend billions of dollars.
6. misdirected
   Forestry IndustryMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses Liberals of partisanship and urges Bloc solidarity instead of explaining forestry funding disparity.In recent days, we have seen an escalation in the pernicious Liberal partisanship as regards our citizens.
7. deflected
   Forestry IndustryMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims concrete assistance while accusing the Bloc of politics without addressing cash flow or loan guarantees.while the Bloc is playing politics at the expense of workers and promising measures that could jeopardize the industry, our government is providing concrete assistance to the industry to protect forestry families and communities.
8. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing EI measures but does not address the call for comprehensive reform under exceptional circumstances.We have increased the number of benefit weeks by five.
9. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes their plan without addressing the specific EI proposals.unlike the Bloc's ideology that encourages a climate of social uncertainty, Canada's economic action plan gives hope to Canadians.
10. partly answered
    Canada Pension Plan Investment BoardMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses compensation reduction but not the core question of why bonuses were paid after losses.The compensation has been reduced by 31% since last year.
11. deflected
    The EconomyMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the finance minister and stimulus but ignores the request to involve the Parliamentary Budget Officer.We have a very competent finance minister , who has done a great job of leading us through the outcome of a worldwide recession.
12. misdirected
    The EconomyMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition coalition instead of addressing the request for the Parliamentary Budget Officer to review the books.The coalition should start to take a consistent position so we can understand where it is coming from.
13. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the asker of inconsistency rather than addressing why the government opposes a national EI standard.He favours the regional rates and now he is talking against them.
14. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends their own spending and cites an editorial but does not engage with the EI proposal or deficit comparison.The Conservative government is on the right track to reject it.
15. deflected
    Government SpendingMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes the member's vote and defends spending reviews but avoids explaining the specific cuts to culture and research.The hon. member voted in favour of an economic action plan that increased funding to arts and culture in this country.
16. misdirected
    Government SpendingMrs. Alexandra Mendes (Liberal) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal leader's past writing instead of addressing the spending on advertising, polls, and consultants.While the Liberals pretend to care about what is going on in Canada, this Conservative government is actually acting in the interest of Canadians.
17. deflected
    EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes targets and regulations without addressing delays or protecting oil interests.this government has been very clear that we are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions 20% by 2020.
18. misdirected
    EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the member's record and votes instead of outlining any plan.Two weeks ago the committee travelled to Alberta to study greenhouse gas emissions from the oil sands and he was not there.
19. partly answered
    Medical IsotopesMr. Luc Malo (Bloc) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.It details contingency measures taken but avoids admitting any failure or negligence.since 2007, government and health care providers have developed contingency measures to minimize the impact on patients.
20. deflected
    Atomic Energy of Canada LimitedMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores privatization and the alleged conflict, focusing only on isotope supply.the Minister of Natural Resources is working closely with her international partners on the issue of supply.
21. misdirected
    The EconomyJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). rhetorical question.The response attacks Liberal positions and flip-flops rather than addressing cabinet or spending choices.the real challenge is making some order of the Liberal positions on the economy.
22. misdirected
    The EconomyJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). rhetorical question.It responds with attacks on the Liberal leader instead of explaining procurement or deficit estimates.On that side of the House, the Liberals have the man who fathered the carbon tax, put it up for adoption to his predecessor and now wants a paternity test to prove the tar baby was never his in the first place.
23. partly answered
    Medical IsotopesMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.It covers contingency measures and updates but does not address prior planning failures or incompetence.since 2007, government and health care providers have developed contingency measures to minimize the impact on patients.
24. answered
    Medical IsotopesMr. Bernard Patry (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly outlines steps, warnings, alternatives, and international efforts taken.Health Canada has provided advance warnings and regular updates to the provinces and the territories.
25. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the delay question and instead highlights one local project while attacking the opposition coalition.I am somewhat surprised that this honourable member is asking such a question because in downtown Ottawa, in his own riding, the work underway on the Ottawa Congress Centre is being funded by the Government of Canada.
26. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the deadline and Perth example by restating gas tax policy and again attacking the coalition on deficit versus spending.However, the Liberal-NDP coalition cannot simultaneously say that the deficit is too big and then say that we need to spend more and faster.
27. partly answered
    Mirabel AirportMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and states that officials will meet stakeholders, though it provides no commitment on restoring the tower.The Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities is aware of the situation at Mirabel and has asked officials to look at it.
28. partly answered
    Mirabel AirportMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses safety concerns and offers to meet users but does not commit to restoring the control tower.That said, if a group of users is worried about the changes to services, we will be pleased to meet with them to discuss this further.
29. misdirected
    Canadian International Development AgencyMr. Glen Pearson (Liberal) asked Jim Abbott (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition for spreading erroneous information instead of addressing reconsideration of the specific CIDA cuts.Regrettably, their report to the committee was erroneous because it was based on erroneous information that had been propagated by the Liberals, the Bloc and the NDP.
30. deflected
    Canadian International Development AgencyMr. Glen Pearson (Liberal) asked Jim Abbott (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims willingness to meet but pivots to repeating the doubled-aid claim and scolding the opposition for damaging reputation.However, the continuation of the myth that we have cut aid when in fact we have doubled aid to Africa is deeply regrettable.
31. partly answered
    Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that commitments will be met and safety will not be compromised but does not explain the $2.6 million cut.As I said, the savings come from leveraging efficiencies in similar programs, such as chemical and product safety, and to ensure that worker safety is not compromised and in fact will be improved through these efficiencies.
32. deflected
    Workplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats assurances on commitments and efficiencies while ignoring the request to adopt the full EU list and rescind cuts.The savings come from leveraging efficiencies in similar programs, such as chemical and product safety, to ensure that workers' safety is not compromised and in fact will improve through these efficiencies.
33. partly answered
    Lobster FisheryLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and mentions some actions but provides no assurances on a rationalization program or its public funding.Our government is committed to the long-term success of the lobster fishery.
34. deflected
    International CooperationMrs. Ève-Mary Thaï Thi Lac (Bloc) asked Jim Abbott (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general decision-making and openness but ignores the specific question about the sequence of consultations versus policy orientations.Having made those decisions, our doors are open.
35. deflected
    Mining IndustryMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the premise and lists unrelated government actions without addressing the choice of Toronto over Sudbury for mining research.nothing could be further from the truth.
36. misdirected
    Points of OrderRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to withdraw the term and instead attacks the asker for injecting racial politics rather than addressing the request.For him or for his House leader to inject racial politics in order to distract from that is the worst kind of base politics.
37. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the concern by assuring the term was not used with the implied meaning and offers clarification.I am perfectly prepared to assure him that is absolutely not what I was referring to.