House debates bill to speed megatrials as air canada dispute ends

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1. deflected
   Labour RelationsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer justifies action on economy but ignores the question's premise about interfering in bargaining rights.They are threatening to do significant damage to the Canadian economy, which this government finds unacceptable.
2. deflected
   Labour RelationsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects the premise but pivots to economy without addressing pension protection.I do not accept the Leader of the NDP 's statements in this regard.
3. deflected
   Labour RelationsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states the question has nothing to do with legislation and returns to economy damage.what the leader of the NDP said has nothing to do with the government's legislation.
4. deflected
   Labour RelationsMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer calls characterization incorrect and reframes to economy without addressing pension dismantlement.the hon. member's characterization of labour law in Canada is completely incorrect.
5. partly answered
   Labour RelationsMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses fairness and role in bargaining but avoids why government picks sides.we have been diligently at the table providing conciliation and mediation.
6. deflected
   Labour RelationsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats tools used and economy protection without facing pension issue at heart.the government has availed itself of a number of tools to help facilitate a settlement in this matter.
7. deflected
   Labour RelationsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer insists no position on issues and pivots to economy damage.the government absolutely cannot tolerate these parties doing significant damage to the economy.
8. deflected
   Labour RelationsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reiterates position is about wider economy not pensions or justice.Our position has nothing to do with the interests of management or the interests of workers.
9. deflected
   Auditor General's ReportMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the demand for an apology and instead lists projects and accepts advice.The Auditor General came forward with some suggestions and observations on how the government can do a better job of being more open and transparent, and we fully accepted her good advice.
10. misdirected
    Auditor General's ReportMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects a number instead of addressing the accountability question about Treasury Board oversight.There are actually 165, and together they form a strong, stable, national majority Conservative government.
11. deflected
    Border CrossingsMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats acceptance of advice but does not explain how the projects reduce border delays.The Auditor General has suggested that we need to be more open and that we need to be more transparent in terms of the estimates that are presented to Parliament.
12. deflected
    Government SpendingMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to listing projects and past quotes rather than addressing accountability for the spending.I congratulate my friend from Hull—Aylmer for going back and reading various quotes I made as president of Treasury Board.
13. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the review process but does not address pipeline capacity concerns raised.the Minister of the Environment has referred the northern gateway pipeline project to a joint review panel, which is the highest level of scrutiny possible.
14. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the question as cheap politics instead of addressing the tanker ban request.Unlike the opposition member, I do not believe that decisions should be influenced by cheap politics.
15. deflected
    Sales Tax HarmonizationMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts responsibility to provincial jurisdiction without addressing the minister's role in the HST.However, he should not have to take responsibility for something that is provincial jurisdiction.
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    Sales Tax HarmonizationMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states it is a provincial decision and avoids any comment on the referendum or minister's involvement.My understanding is that there is a referendum and no one should be interfering in that referendum.
17. deflected
    Sales Tax HarmonizationMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes referendum participation without addressing repayment or penalties.That choice was the provincial government's choice in British Columbia, just like it was in Ontario and in other provinces.
18. deflected
    Search and RescueMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights past investments and contrasts with Liberals but ignores the closure decision and safety concerns.We listened then and we listen now as we move to consolidate services that maintain safety and response times, unlike the Liberal government that left ships tied up at dock with no fuel.
19. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMr. Ted Hsu (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites budget increases but avoids addressing the 20% cut or the belief about future investment.our government's number one priority is the economy.
20. partly answered
    G8 SummitGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects the amount and accepts recommendations but does not address whether misuse is merely interesting.The Auditor General made some observations and recommendations to this government and to Parliament on how we could have greater transparency and openness.
21. deflected
    AsbestosMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes safe use of chrysotile but sidesteps the hypocrisy accusation and office replacement query.For 30 years, Canada has been promoting the safe and controlled use of chrysotile nationally and internationally, and all recent scientific journals report that chrysotile can be used safely in a controlled environment.
22. deflected
    AsbestosMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats safe-use position without committing to listing chrysotile as hazardous.Scientific journals report that chrysotile can be used safely in a controlled environment.
23. partly answered
    Oil and Gas IndustryMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes shared responsibility and ongoing research but provides no specific studies or impacts.
24. partly answered
    Oil and Gas IndustryMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states federal role is limited to threats and CEPA but does not confirm new disclosure requirements.As my colleague knows, Environment Canada is responsible for regulating toxic substances under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and where required, we will intervene.
25. deflected
    Child CareMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the existing policy without addressing the claim of failure or committing to change.We established the universal child care benefit.
26. deflected
    Child CareMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates support for choice without engaging the specific claim that $100 is insufficient.Our universal child care benefit gives parents the choice in that.
27. partly answered
    Gasoline PricesMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers the issue to a committee rather than committing to a Competition Bureau investigation.That is why we have asked the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology to address the issue of fluctuating prices
28. misdirected
    Gasoline PricesMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's past positions instead of addressing the request for an ombudsman or action on gouging.The NDP says that it cares about keeping gas prices low, but it opposed our GST cut and wanted to impose a carbon tax on Canadians that would see gas prices skyrocket.
29. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes consular assistance provided but states it cannot demand release as requested.We cannot demand that another country release one of our citizens, but we will continue to ensure a timely and transparent resolution of this situation.
30. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details ongoing consular support and contacts with officials but does not address ministerial inaction or direct intervention.Consular officials regularly visit Mr. Tepper to ensure his health and well-being and are regularly in contact with his lawyer to provide assistance
31. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Paulina Ayala (NDP) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the funding decision and notes other research sources are available.We are disappointed that the decision that FOCAL had to make did come forward.
32. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the shift from core funding and ongoing exploration of alternatives for research.We continue to explore how such research and analysis might be carried out in the future.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer evades the demand to admit error and apologize by shifting to general reporting details.my colleague is still in the environmental weeds on this question.
34. partly answered
    HealthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the committee's role and openness but does not commit to assigning the review as requested.it is up to the health committee to determine what projects it wants to review.
35. partly answered
    Tourism IndustryMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses national and Quebec meetings but stops short of committing to a joint vision for Quebec's tourism industry.Last week, I met with my colleague, the tourism minister for Quebec.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins with congratulations and a call for facts but does not address agreement on the joint panel request.I congratulate my colleague on her first question on the environment in this House.
37. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly responds to the business question by moving a procedural motion on bill handling.There have been consultations among the parties, and I believe that we will have unanimous consent on this motion.