House debates immigration bill as NDP urges job plan

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1. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The response emphasizes Canada's strong economic position and ongoing plans rather than addressing cooperation with the NDP.Canada has the best fiscal position in the G7, lowest net debt in the G7 and among the lowest deficits in the G7.
2. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts focus to criticizing NDP tax plans and an unrelated Quebec agreement instead of the small business tax proposal.what we understand from the NDP's promises is that they would increase the tax burden by about $10 billion a year.
3. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Praises low taxes and existing job numbers without engaging the specific job creation tax credit proposal.A total of 600,000 net new jobs have been created in Canada since 2009.
4. deflected
   The EconomyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on general tax policy, loophole closures, and past NDP votes instead of the specific tax credit suggestion.we have taken tough measures to close more than 40 tax loopholes.
5. deflected
   The EconomyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.Highlights existing small business measures and NDP opposition rather than explaining the refusal of the proposed tax credit.this government has reduced taxes for small business in a number of ways.
6. deflected
   TaxationBob Rae (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Defends the EI policy by referencing job creation and past Liberal surpluses without directly addressing the proposed premium increase.We had to do that to make sure that companies were encouraged or at least were not prevented from employing people.
7. answered
   Canada-U.S. RelationsBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Explains the strategy of working with the US to de-thicken the border and fight for Canadian interests.We believe in de-thickening the border as the best way to ensure future prosperity for people on both sides of the border.
8. deflected
   Judicial IndependenceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids the issue of judicial independence by focusing on the committee's actions and introducing evidence.the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics did invite a justice to appear before the committee, but let us be clear.
9. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific question on bank profits and tax cuts by restating general tax reduction benefits.Canada has weathered the global economic upheaval better than other countries as a result of its plan to reduce the tax burden.
10. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question on job investment by attacking the NDP's tax plan instead of addressing Conservative actions.What we do know is that the NDP is pushing a plan that would increase our tax burden by $10 billion a year.
11. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses job creation claims but ignores the specific question on why corporate tax cuts were chosen over the NDP hiring plan.I will repeat one more time that 600,000 jobs have been created.
12. answered
    EmploymentMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the hiring credit question by confirming it is part of the next economic action plan phase.I am so glad to hear NDP members talk about a hiring credit, because in fact, that is coming in the next phase of Canada's economic action plan.
13. misdirected
    AfghanistanMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker and rejects advice rather than addressing whether the PM makes decisions alone.I will take no advice from the member opposite.
14. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the transparency question by listing achievements and attacking the NDP's voting record.However, the New Democratic Party opposite has consistently voted against those efforts.
15. deflected
    EthicsMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question on PM confidence in the minister by praising efforts in Afghanistan.With respect to Afghanistan, we have made a magnificent effort on behalf of Canadians.
16. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker's tone and motives instead of addressing the use of jets or responsibility.His feigned indignation once again brings shame to his party.
17. deflected
    EthicsMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming or denying the specific rule breach by asserting general compliance and correcting external sources instead.as the member knows full well, and he should be intellectually honest, I have always complied with government rules and those published guidelines.
18. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the value of the scientists' work and monitoring but does not address job security letters or muzzling.Canadians can indeed be proud of the great contribution that Environment Canada scientists make to international studies like this one on the arctic ozone hole.
19. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rebuts muzzling and notes scientist communications but ignores the layoffs and Arctic ozone discovery implications.let me say again that we are not muzzling scientists.
20. answered
    EthicsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly corrects each factual claim in the question about the business cards.One, I did not order 10,000 business cards.
21. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise without explaining the spending process or the specific project visit.the tone of that question is deeply disappointing, especially from that member.
22. answered
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states that no funding was provided to the project in question.no funding was given to the project that the member opposite speaks of.
23. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Hoeppner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general border policy and collaboration but does not address the specific closure or job losses at Franklin.we share border concerns with the U.S. and we collaborate with the U.S.
24. misdirected
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to listing unrelated funded projects instead of addressing the media centre or university campus spending.later on today we will be voting on a resolution put forward by the NDP calling for greater investment in municipal infrastructure.
25. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states the government's position without addressing the question about caucus control or changing rights.Nevertheless, the government is not reopening the debate.
26. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the government's position without addressing the request for assurance on private member's bills.our government's position is clear: we will not be reopening this issue.
27. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's rules and shifts to unrelated government priorities instead of addressing caucus control.If the NDP has a different rule, let us hear what it is.
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    JusticeMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to economic priorities and defends private members' bills without addressing the question about caucus control.It is not surprising that Conservative members on their own would bring forward private members' bills that would combat crime, take on criminals, seek to help the economy and remove barriers to trade.
29. partly answered
    Search and RescueMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides facts on search and rescue operations but does not address the specific claim of substandard service or refusal to act.Each year the Canadian Forces and the Coast Guard respond to over 8,000 incidents, tasking military aircraft or ships for 1,100 cases, saving on average 1,200 lives annually and assisting some 20,000 people.
30. misdirected
    Search and RescueMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the member's rhetoric and shifts to defending response times without addressing funding or helicopter sufficiency.the hon. member's inflamed and insulting rhetoric does nothing to elevate the debate on this subject.
31. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the study and ongoing monitoring but does not address the budget cut to ozone research.Canada banned ozone-depleting chemicals some years ago, but they remain in the atmosphere and in the stratosphere for many years.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises the scientist and restates monitoring efforts without addressing media access or budget cuts.the government, Environment Canada, and all Canadians should be very proud of Dr. Tarasick's contribution to this study.
33. deflected
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states compliance but immediately shifts to prevention and treatment instead of addressing exemptions for other cities.We also believe that the system should be focused on preventing people from becoming drug addicts in the first place.
34. misdirected
    SeniorsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Alice Wong (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists past tax measures then attacks the opposition for voting against them rather than addressing home care or poverty.What did the opposition do? It voted against all of these measures.
35. deflected
    Sales Tax harmonizationMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states that sales tax is a provincial matter and avoids any comment on exempting hydro or home heating.provincial taxation is a provincial responsibility and changes to provincial taxation are exclusive decisions of the provincial government.
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    Flooding in MontérégieMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer corrects the premise and states the plan is not an aid program, without providing timing or delivery details.It is not, as the member stated, an aid program.