NDP motion calls for higher GIS to end seniors' poverty

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1. deflected
   Privy Council OfficeMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses spending cuts instead of addressing rule compliance.our government has cut spending on hospitality by more than 30% over and above the previous government's record.
2. deflected
   Privy Council OfficeMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims confusion and repeats cuts while avoiding the specific expense question., I am not exactly sure what the hon. member is going on about.
3. partly answered
   Canada PostMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses bargaining process but sidesteps the good-faith accusation about the lockout.Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have had an ample amount of time to discuss their issues at a bargaining table
4. answered
   Canada PostMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the reason for back-to-work legislation.That is why the Canadian government is proposing to introduce back to work legislation.
5. deflected
   Canada PostMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats the need to act for Canadians without addressing the employer's role.it is both parties at the table who are negotiating and who have been unable to attain an agreement.
6. misdirected
   PensionsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to negotiation details instead of broader pension security question.in the context of the negotiations at the table, the parties have been able to narrowly define three or four issues that are in contention.
7. partly answered
   PensionsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes government recognition of retirement issues but does not address defined benefit security.it is this party that actually recognized the inconsistency with retirement income in this country.
8. deflected
   PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer blames prior government and lists unrelated tax cuts rather than addressing the pension plan proposal.the only mistake we will not follow is that of the Liberal government that chose to do nothing about this.
9. deflected
   Mortgage InsuranceMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises Canada's housing system without addressing Bill C-3 or American insurers.It is because we have a well run system, because we have mortgages with recourse, because we reduced amortization periods.
10. deflected
    Mortgage InsuranceMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends private enterprise and competition but ignores the specific claim about relaxing rules for U.S. insurers.We actually believe in private enterprise.
11. deflected
    The SenateMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the government's reform mandate without addressing broken promises or appointments.Our government received a strong mandate.
12. misdirected
    The SenateMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the reform mandate and ignores the referendum question entirely.We believe Senate reform is the best option to address Canadians' concerns about senators serving terms up to 45 years without a democratic mandate.
13. partly answered
    Government SpendingMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists some projects but does not address the Auditor General criticism or apology.There is an airport in North Bay.
14. deflected
    Government SpendingMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to defending the mandate instead of explaining the one-hour limit or G8 spending.We have a strong mandate from the people of Canada to move ahead with the right kind of strategy
15. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer is a one-word denial that does not engage the rewritten ethics guide claim.
16. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker personally instead of addressing the guide change or spending details.try as the member might, he is not the member for Winnipeg North Centre.
17. partly answered
    G20 SummitMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Offers to review rules and specific cases but gives no timeline for compensation.I am certainly prepared to review that.
18. deflected
    Privy Council OfficeJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores specific allegations and pivots to general spending cuts.our government has cut spending on hospitality by more than 30% over the government that the member served in.
19. deflected
    Highway InfrastructureDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges interest but avoids answering about studies or actions by deferring to jurisdictions.respecting our partners' jurisdictions is immensely important for our government
20. answered
    Disaster AssistanceRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Ms. Candice Hoeppner (Conservative). substantive question.Directly affirms commitment to support provinces on flooding and prevention.We are committed to supporting all provinces with any flooding situation.
21. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.Counters the unproven claim with an example but does not address the $1 million spending or reputation damage.the Government of Saskatchewan found that, in fact, the technology does work and announced the investment of $1 billion into a carbon capture project.
22. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids program funding lapse and pivots to overall plan and foreign affairs.With regard to communications with Washington, that is a matter for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to communicate
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    AsbestosMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.States ongoing position on safe use but refuses to answer yes or no on the convention listing.For over 30 years the Government of Canada has promoted the safe and controlled use of chrysotile, both domestically and internationally.
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    AsbestosMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the call to change position and restates the institute's mandate.the Chrysotile Institute is mandated by the federal government, the Government of Quebec and chrysotile workers' unions to promote the safe and controlled use of chrysotile here in Canada and internationally.
25. answered
    Science and TechnologyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly counters the 20% cut premise with specific investment figures.our government's number one priority is the economy. That is why we have increased our investments in the NRC by 17% to support more research, help businesses grow, and deliver results for Canadians.
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    Science and TechnologyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the creationist and anti-knowledge premise and pivots to defending the census change.With regard to the census, which the hon. member brings up, the government decided to bring in a different regime that does not threaten Canadians with jail time and fines simply because they do not want to tell the government what their religion is, or how many bedrooms they have in their house, or how much time they spend with their kids.
27. partly answered
    Home OwnershipMs. Marie-Claude Morin (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer corrects the Carney quote and explains recent policy steps but does not address how families should meet needs without debt.What the governor of the bank indicated is that he had some concern in some sectors of the economy, particularly in the Vancouver condo market, with respect to some evidence of excessive prices, and that is so.
28. misdirected
    Home OwnershipMs. Marie-Claude Morin (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts focus to US housing crisis instead of addressing Canadian affordability or government role.if the hon. member is looking for a housing crisis, she should look south of the border.
29. answered
    Foreign AffairsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer details consular support and engagement with Lebanese officials on the Tepper case.Consular officials in Lebanon have been actively providing consular support and assistance to Mr. Tepper and his family since his arrest, including regular visits to ensure his well-being and health.
30. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats consular support but does not address the request for the minister to visit Lebanon or intervene directly.I can assure the member that Mr. Tepper and his family have been actively supported with consular assistance during the time since his arrest.
31. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids providing any business case or studies and instead restates the mandate to give farmers choice.our government has always supported farmers and farmers support us because of that. They have given us a strong mandate.
32. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the statutory vote question and attacks the concept of monopoly regulation instead.Is that not the socialist heartbeat: regulate, rein in, or obliterate?
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    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer celebrates the Human Rights Act application and Awareness Week but ignores the request for resources and capacity support.We believe that first nation governments will accommodate themselves to this very readily.
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    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses contract expectations and delivery timelines but does not address collecting penalties owed for delays.when we sign a contract with a military supplier, we expect its obligations under the contract to be met.
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    Public Works and Government Services CanadaMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses efficiency targets and savings but does not confirm the reported job cuts or address oversight of military purchases.as part of our continuous efforts to become more efficient and more effective, Public Works has achieved the strategic review target set out by Treasury Board.
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    Labour RelationsMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer describes urging both sides to negotiate and announces legislation but does not address the claimed strategy of favoring employers.At this point in time it is harming nobody but the Canadian public, businesses and charities.