NDP supply motion on jobs pensions and infrastructure dominates commons

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing NDP tax policy rather than addressing the specific question on service cuts versus corporate tax relief.when it is up to the NDP to make a suggestion, the only thing the leader of the opposition proposes is to increase taxes.
2. partly answered
   Government MinistersMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses only the defence minister's flights with data but ignores the Treasury Board spending allegation entirely.The defence minister has used government aircraft 70% less than his opposition predecessors and, when he has used them, it has been for important government business.
3. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights existing investments but avoids committing to new action on unemployment costs and instead attacks the NDP's position.I think what aboriginal Canadians would especially support would be if the NDP would support those positive measures for aboriginal people.
4. deflected
   The EconomyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes past job growth statistics without addressing the current unemployment increase or the minister's forecast failure.The economic action plan arising out of budget 2009, which was a very difficult time for the global economy, resulted in the growth of about 600,000 net new jobs in Canada, which is a record in the G7.
5. deflected
   The EconomyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses global deficits and balanced-budget plans but does not respond to the specific claim about job-creation shortfalls.We have a plan to bring us back to balanced budgets.
6. deflected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rejects multiple budgets and dismisses deficit expansion but does not address the call for an urgent economic update.unlike the previous member, when he was finance minister, we do not do multiple budgets in a single year.
7. misdirected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party's electoral history instead of answering whether a new economic update will be produced.The Liberal Party forced an election over that and we know what the result was.
8. partly answered
   Champlain BridgeM. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms current maintenance spending and safety but does not commit to immediate full replacement financing.Of course, before we can even think about a new structure, whatever that may be, we must ensure that the existing bridge continues to support the current traffic and that it remains safe.
9. deflected
   Minister of National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the jet cost and ethics accusations by redirecting to repatriation ceremonies and implying the asker should participate instead.What I would expect from the hon. member is for him to ask how he could join the Minister of National Defence and also participate in those ceremonies for Canadian families.
10. misdirected
    Minister of National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker's character rather than addressing the specific flight details or ethics rules raised.When the member asks these kinds of questions and behaves this way, he reflects on his own character, not on that of the Minister of National Defence
11. partly answered
    Minister of National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the frequency of Challenger use with a comparative statistic but ignores the percentage-of-total and other-ministers comparison.This minister uses government aircraft 70% less than his predecessors.
12. deflected
    Minister of National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reframes the spending question around respect for soldiers' families instead of addressing the helicopter or Challenger costs.When this minister pays his respects to the families of our fallen soldiers I expect the official opposition to support us and the minister by showing respect for these families.
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    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer changes the subject to general enthusiasm for infrastructure projects and job creation rather than the specific email or pre-approval spending issue.there was so much enthusiasm about Canada's economic action plan, there was so much enthusiasm about infrastructure projects around the country that the mayor was prepared to put the steel on his own credit card because he was so excited to create jobs in that part of the country.
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    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the query as rejected muckraking and pivots to jobs and the economy without addressing the emails or border funds misuse.that is the kind of muckraking that Canadians rejected in the last election campaign.
15. misdirected
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer challenges the asker to repeat allegations outside the House instead of addressing the G8 fund or OPP investigation questions.I would challenge the member opposite, if he wants to accuse any member of this place of anything unethical, to have the courage and the guts to go outside and repeat those scurrilous allegations.
16. partly answered
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies the Gravenhurst project scope and provides project statistics but avoids the new information on slush fund activities or the minister's personal involvement.I approved 32 projects under this fund.
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    G8 SummitMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer pivots to Auditor General recommendations and past elections rather than addressing G8 mismanagement or responsibility.The Auditor General has come forward with some positive observations on how the government could do an even better job at being more open and transparent.
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    Committees of the HouseMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to CBC transparency and accountability instead of addressing the call for a judge to appear before committee.the efforts of the member for Peterborough are to follow through on his commitment to his constituents and our government's commitment to Canadians, which is to ensure that there is transparency in the way the taxpayer dollars are being spent by the CBC.
19. misdirected
    Committees of the HouseMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again pivots to CBC transparency instead of responding to the separation of powers or judicial autonomy concerns.our government supports the efforts of the member for Peterborough to ensure that the CBC is transparent and accountable for the money it spends
20. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise and cites internal assurances without addressing the witch hunt or cuts to ozone monitoring.I absolutely reject the assumptions of my colleague's question.
21. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the budget process and reduction target but does not engage with the National Round Table report's economic warnings.our government has a plan, a very good plan, to meet our target of reducing greenhouse gases by 17% from 2005 base levels by 2020.
22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges adaptation funding but does not provide a plan for climate impacts as requested.Budget 2011, most recently, for example, included a $58 million investment to continue to support federal programs aimed at helping Canadians adapt to climate change.
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects media reports and asserts environmental responsibility without addressing the whistleblower investigation.I would encourage my NDP colleague, as well as my Liberal colleague, to do a little more original research rather than rely on flawed media reports.
24. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects assumptions and emphasizes cost-effectiveness without discussing impacts of cuts or the whistleblower hunt.Environment Canada makes no apologies at all for finding the most cost-effective ways of protecting both the environment and Canadian jobs.
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    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts focus to provincial responsibility and funding increases without addressing the agency's drug recommendation.We work with the provinces and the territories, which are responsible for deciding which drugs are publicly covered.
26. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats provincial responsibility and funding without addressing supply manipulation or affordability plan.it is the responsibility of the provinces and territories to decide whether or not to provide their residents with a publicly financed drug therapy.
27. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states government position without engaging the false premise of a policy change on abortion.We will not re-open this question.
28. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reiterates no reopening of debate, avoiding the accusation of attacking women's rights.we have no intention of reopening this debate.
29. answered
    G8 SummitMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly affirms all three specific requests about the committee appearance.Yes, yes and yes, Mr. Speaker, although I would be pleased to join the President of the Treasury Board at the committee as well
30. partly answered
    Sri LankaJim Karygiannis (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses speaking out on human rights but does not commit to specific steps like revoking membership or supporting international action.I can say that the Prime Minister has spoken out loudly and clearly on this very important issue of human rights.
31. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the asker for not supporting legislation and pivots to other provinces instead of addressing the ultimatum claim.perhaps what the member could do is start supporting some legislation that protects the people of British Columbia.
32. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates negotiation timeline and provincial acceptance without committing to good-faith talks or staying at the table.After four years of intensive negotiations, I have indicated to the minister in British Columbia to bring forward the matters that she wants brought forward.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises the Last Post Fund without addressing the specific cost disparity or timeline for action.this program is managed by the Last Post Fund. It is doing an outstanding job.
34. answered
    TaxationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the government's communications with US authorities and request for discretion on the IRS demands.We have asked the Americans to exercise some discretion in the IRS with respect to these demands.
35. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Rathika Sitsabaiesan (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists prior actions taken but avoids committing to a UN inquiry as requested.we did not sit idly by at the United Nations on Monday where I brought the plight of human rights violations to the floor of the General Assembly.
36. deflected
    CopyrightMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the bill's fairness without addressing the claimed $75 million annual cost to artists.we introduced a bill that is fair to everyone, both creators and consumers.
37. partly answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines upcoming economic bills but does not specify timing for broader economy and jobs debate as asked.Next week, we will be introducing a bill to implement the remaining measures in the next phase of Canada's economic action plan