Harper defends job record amid NDP attacks on labour disputes

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1. deflected
   EmploymentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights existing records and the budget without outlining a new strategy.Canada has the best job creation record in the industrialized world.
2. deflected
   EmploymentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer counters with positive job stats and references the NDP position rather than addressing manufacturing losses.the Canadian economy has created over 550,000 jobs since the recession.
3. partly answered
   EmploymentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the disputes and economic impact but not the fairness of bargaining or overall job plan.Due to their inability to reach a settlement, they are threatening greater damage on other parties in the Canadian economy.
4. deflected
   Canada Post CorporationMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on the decision to legislate rather than addressing good faith bargaining.in this case, Canada Post and the union have been unable to reach a negotiated settlement
5. deflected
   Air CanadaMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer justifies intervention on economic grounds without addressing the role of workers as consumers.on behalf of Canadians in general and because we have a strong mandate on this economy to make sure it recovers, we have acted.
6. deflected
   Foreign AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise and pivots to G20 cooperation instead of addressing interference.I do not know what the leader of the Liberal Party is talking about, but I can tell him this.
7. partly answered
   Auditor General's ReportBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the report and recommendations but avoids directly confirming if the Auditor General is telling the truth.It does make some interesting recommendations and observations.
8. deflected
   Labour RelationsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer treats both disputes identically without addressing the alleged double standard.This could cause serious damage to the Canadian economy and to a large part of the population.
9. deflected
   PovertyMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes the economic action plan without addressing the gazebos claim or timeline for realizing poverty seriousness.our economic action plan was there to fight poverty.
10. misdirected
    PovertyMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP timing and voting record instead of addressing tax breaks or poverty rise under Conservatives.the NDP's concern for poverty is a little late in coming.
11. partly answered
    Government SpendingMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer references the PBO report and explains rationalization of services but does not detail logic for specific departmental cuts.Our plans are on stream. We are looking at rationalizing some services, but also delivering those services to taxpayers in a better way.
12. answered
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists the 32 projects funded and notes acceptance of Auditor General recommendations.There were 32 infrastructure projects that went forward, including resurfacing a runway at the airport in North Bay, repaving a provincial highway, and building a community centre.
13. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer criticizes the opposition's debate level and restates project outcomes without addressing the apology request.I listened with great interest when the new Leader of the Opposition said that he was going to come to the House of Commons and raise the level of debate.
14. misdirected
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer labels the question as slanderous character assassination rather than addressing accountability for fund use.that, I deeply regret to say, was slanderous and character assassination.
15. partly answered
    G20 SummitMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer offers to expedite specific claims but pivots to electoral success in Toronto instead of full responsibility for G20 fallout.if there is any business, and the member provided the name of one, that is awaiting compensation, give it to me, I will be very happy to ensure that it is rectified as quickly as possible.
16. deflected
    G20 SummitMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats offer to help specific businesses and praises Toronto MPs without addressing unequal treatment or paperwork issues.Boy, oh, boy, in the last 30 years, the people in Toronto elected the best crop of MPs that we have seen in that city in a long time.
17. answered
    Border Infrastructure FundMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly refutes the premise that funds were diverted from border infrastructure.
18. deflected
    Search and RescueMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The response states a general priority without addressing the specific closures or expert concerns raised.Our top priority will continue to be the safety and security of all Canadians.
19. misdirected
    Search and RescueMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the former Liberal government instead of addressing the current closures or quotes presented.that is from a fine source, the former Liberal government that decimated the Canadian Coast Guard through its neglect.
20. deflected
    VeteransMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The response offers a general statement on veterans' care without addressing the specific case or advertising spending mentioned.We on this side of the House, and I hope on all sides of the House, care for the well-being of all of our veterans.
21. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general policy on foreign investment without addressing the specific call for new regulations or listed companies.The hon. member is trying to mix different issues and muddy the waters.
22. partly answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the general review process but does not commit to a transparent public review or acting before the deadline.significant investments will continue to be reviewable under the Investment Canada Act, and always as a net benefit for Canada.
23. deflected
    JusticeMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The response gives a general commitment to rights without addressing measures to combat the reported increase in hate crimes.We believe strongly in protecting the rights of all Canadians regardless of their background, regardless of their roots.
24. deflected
    JusticeMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats a general equality commitment without addressing action on transgender protections or the prior legislation.the commitment of this government to the equality of all Canadians remains as firm as it has always been.
25. partly answered
    TransportationMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Provides info on past investments but does not outline a specific plan or timeline for repair.Since our government took office in 2006, we have invested $135 million in repairing the federal government's share of the Mercier Bridge and in continuing the work.
26. deflected
    TransportationMs. Hélène LeBlanc (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Responds by claiming work is happening but avoids addressing long-term plan or specific actions for Montreal.If there are traffic jams, it is because there is work being done.
27. answered
    EmploymentMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Directly presents the summer jobs program as the plan to help youth employment.That is why I was very pleased to announce last week the launch of Canada's summer jobs program for this summer with an additional $10 million in permanent funding.
28. answered
    EmploymentMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Directly presents additional funding for student jobs as the plan to address youth unemployment.That is why we have just announced a very large amount of money that will result in the creation of 3,600 additional student jobs this summer
29. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions moving forward openly but provides no details on the new model or implementation.we on this side of the House want to ensure that the Wheat Board has the ability to move forward, not in a single desk way but in a way that is open and accountable to the farmers it serves
30. misdirected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Turns to criticizing opposition members instead of addressing the plebiscite or impacts.western Canadian farmers have been inundated with advice from Ontario members and members from downtown Winnipeg, but what they do is listen to their own.
31. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.Highlights existing safety measures without addressing the call for new regulations on pediatric disclosure.I want to assure the member and all Canadians that we have one of the safest drug approval systems in the world.
32. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.Describes voluntary and incentive-based approaches without committing to mandatory regulations.I can assure the member and Canadians that we are up to speed.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses consular services and legal complexities but avoids the request for personal ministerial intervention.there is no simple way to transfer a Canadian citizen, who is in the legal process in another country, back to Canada.
34. answered
    SeniorsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Alice Wong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the end of the initiative by citing ongoing campaigns and new budget funding.We have also committed additional funds in budget 2011 to further support elder abuse awareness.
35. answered
    Pulp and Paper IndustryMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer specifies government action through R&D funding to address industry challenges.Our recent budget provided $60 million to support research and development for new products, to the satisfaction of the Forest Products Association of Canada.
36. partly answered
    Labour RelationsMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the rationale for back-to-work legislation but does not address the accusation of wanting to muzzle workers.It is not with great pleasure that we do that, because it is a fact that the best deal that can be had is the one that the parties themselves actually reach through their collective bargaining.