Commons debates refugee bill as opposition assails two-tier system

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer quotes external praise and restates the action plan without specifying measures for the crisis.we have the next phase of Canada's economic action plan, which will continue us on the path of success.
2. partly answered
   The EconomyMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists elements of an existing plan but focuses on opposition votes rather than addressing new infrastructure investment.we do have a plan to support jobs and to create some growth here in Canada.
3. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites Canada's strong position and warns against tax increases instead of addressing infrastructure investment.The last thing that we need is to tax our businesses $10 billion more, which would in fact kill jobs.
4. partly answered
   PensionsMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past tax cuts and reforms but does not address guaranteed security versus market-based plans.We cut taxes for seniors and pensioners by over $2 billion annually.
5. deflected
   PensionsMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats prior reforms and PRPPs without engaging the premise of preferring market risk over public plans.we are about to implement the pooled registered pension plan.
6. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Massimo Pacetti (Liberal) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights growth projections and ratings instead of addressing program cuts during downturn.Both the IMF and the OECD agree that Canada will have one of the fastest growing economies in the G7.
7. misdirected
   Search and RescueWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends personal actions and notes reduced aircraft use but does not confirm or refute the override claim.as I said yesterday, I was on a trip to the beautiful province of Newfoundland and Labrador, a trip I paid for myself.
8. misdirected
   Search and RescueWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats reduced aircraft use and attacks the asker on a past program instead of providing documentation.I am surprised that he would raise the issue of helicopters, given that his government cost taxpayers $1 billion by cancelling the EH-101 program
9. partly answered
   AfghanistanMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the incident and self-defense but does not fully acknowledge the non-combat role claim.They will return fire and protect themselves.
10. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the misleading claim by accusing the asker of misleading the House instead.To suggest somehow that the Canadian government has said there will be no danger in Kabul is completely wrong, and he is misleading the House.
11. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the specific trips and pivots to general policy compliance and past Liberal use.Our use of government aircraft by our ministers is always in compliance with policy.
12. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general prudence with aircraft but does not address the lobster festival or same-day order.We are very careful and prudent in doing so.
13. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer turns to praising government business without addressing the fishing trip or jet use.our ministers and our government officials are proud to do the government's business.
14. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises forces leadership instead of addressing leaks or who runs the department.I am very proud of the leadership within the Canadian Forces.
15. answered
    National DefenceMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly denies the dismantling claim and explains the parts interchange.No, Mr. Speaker, that is not true.
16. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses upgrades and past challenges but does not confirm or deny the 2016 timeline.They are involved in an upgrade right now that will see their availability in the future
17. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists specific actions on agent orange and homelessness but avoids the core question on seamless transition and timeline for fixes.We have established new initiatives in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, to help with the homeless.
18. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Ms. Candice Hoeppner (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains general CBSA mandate and due process but does not address the specific case or why the minister did not intervene.Those individuals who are assessed to be in violation and do receive orders, do receive due process before the law.
19. partly answered
    TaxationGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses concerns raised with the US and CRA non-collection but does not explain why only a letter was sent.We raised those concerns directly with the American government.
20. deflected
    TaxationGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats prior points on actions taken but ignores the call for the Prime Minister to call President Obama directly.That is why the Minister of Finance took immediate action and spoke with our American counterparts.
21. deflected
    Government SpendingMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends consultant spending with claimed savings but does not address why the budget is out of control during restraint.For every dollar that is spent, we expect to receive $200 in savings.
22. misdirected
    Government SpendingMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to general economic plan and attacks opposition voting record instead of addressing consultant spending.Canadians gave us the strong mandate to protect and pursue Canada's economic recovery.
23. deflected
    President of the Treasury BoardMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the question as mud-raking and pivots to jobs and economy without addressing the patronage allegations.that kind of mud-raking by the opposition was rejected in the last election.
24. misdirected
    President of the Treasury BoardMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the asker's voting record and repeats prior deflection instead of addressing the Public Appointments Commission or Accountability Act.maybe the hon. member should see his voting record and find out how they voted against it, because he will get the answer faster.
25. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates monitoring will continue without addressing the accusation of misleading Canadians on cuts.Environment Canada will continue to monitor the ozone.
26. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims misquote and pivots to fiscal restraint instead of addressing the science on ozone data.my colleague has misquoted me, but I will assure her that the environment remains a key priority for this government
27. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to economic benefits and attacks opposition instead of explaining pipeline promotion versus climate targets.While the opposition continues to bash Canada abroad, our government will defend the Canadian economy
28. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP record on jobs rather than addressing pipeline impact on Canadian jobs and environment.the NDP talking about jobs and the oil sands is ridiculous.
29. partly answered
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses farmers' marketing ability but ignores the vote percentage and constituent representation issue.The vast majority of western Canadian farmers understand the need and the requirements to market on their own behalf.
30. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to criticizing Liberal history and Wheat Board voting list instead of addressing the vote validity comparison.the Prime Minister did an excellent job on Monday explaining to the Liberals how even they could elect more members if they use a skewed voters' list like the Wheat Board did.
31. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights funding and cooperation but avoids addressing rejected motions on Air Canada and documents.Our government is determined to continue to protect and promote our country's two official languages.
32. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats funding commitment and calls for non-partisanship without addressing committee rejections or service impacts.This money will strengthen the country's existing official language minority communities and will bring language and culture to new communities across Canada.
33. deflected
    EmploymentMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer opens by dismissing the premise as hyperbole instead of addressing job recovery measures.first, the hon. member knows full well that as much as he wants to use hyperbole in this place, it does not serve any purpose.
34. partly answered
    EmploymentMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states meetings occurred and attributes closure to global downturn but provides no specific recovery actions.The Minister of ACOA and the Minister of National Defence have met repeatedly on this issue.
35. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms work on the coroner's recommendations and ongoing community support.We are working to address the nine recommendations made to our department in the Ontario coroner's report released this month and we will do everything we can to address the situation.
36. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the government's clear opposition to the proposed constituency arrangement.However, our government is opposed to Canada being used as an electoral constituency by a foreign country.
37. deflected
    Government SpendingMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to past Liberal usage rather than addressing current wasteful spending.If we compare, for example, what happened under the Liberal Party when the typical use of a Challenger for cabinet ministers was 153 flights a year, we are looking at about 24 or 25 flights in a year, a significant reduction.