Commons debates economic growth bill amid opposition criticism

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1. partly answered
   JusticeMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Ms. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer supplies a federal cost figure and notes collaboration but sidesteps the PBO critique and full provincial costs.They show very clearly that the federal cost of Bill C-10 is $78.6 million over five years.
2. deflected
   JusticeMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Ms. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats societal crime costs and transfer payments without addressing the PBO obstruction claim or provincial reimbursement demand.Since our government took office, support payments to the provinces have increased by 30%, or $12.7 billion.
3. deflected
   JusticeMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Ms. Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to victim costs and calls for opposition support instead of engaging the downloading or PBO accuracy issues.it would be refreshing if just for once the opposition members would really look at the cost of crime on the victims and on law-abiding Canadians.
4. deflected
   Committees of the HouseMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes committees control their agenda and pivots to spending reduction without confirming whether past AG reports will be studied.committees are masters of their own destiny, but I would say this: right now our government is engaged in an effort to try to reduce government spending and reduce the size of government
5. deflected
   Committees of the HouseMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again cites committee autonomy and government waste reduction without addressing the specific motion or reports mentioned.once again, the committees determine their own agendas.
6. misdirected
   The BudgetMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reports job creation numbers instead of addressing whether the listed tax credits will be made refundable.thanks to our budget, I can report today that we have learned that over 60,000 jobs have been created
7. misdirected
   National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the F-35 program and attacks the prior Liberal government rather than addressing the call for tenders or Japanese comparison.This F-35 program started under the Liberal government. Why are they now opposed to it?
8. partly answered
   Fisheries and OceansMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the request but emphasizes conservation without confirming any extension of the fishery.I know the minister has taken account of this request, but I would remind the member that the most important thing is the conservation and sustainability of the fishery.
9. deflected
   Champlain BridgeMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes the project and invites support instead of addressing the penalty accusation.This project will involve a public-private partnership and the use of tolls.
10. misdirected
    Champlain BridgeMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks by claiming the toll idea originated with the asker and questions his change of mind.He had a good idea: to implement a toll.
11. misdirected
    Champlain BridgeMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to praising the asker's past comments on PPPs and tolls rather than addressing public transit.The NDP transport critic, the hon. member who just spoke on the matter, has said, and I quote, "...as a party, we are not against PPPs".
12. deflected
    Champlain BridgeMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the public transit question and instead mocks the NDP over tolls.That is why many people are now saying that the new name for the NDP should be "new duty to pay".
13. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects the EU directive and states intent to protect interests without addressing oil sands pollution claims.We are going to continue to work to represent and to protect Canadian oil sands interests and Canadian economic interests.
14. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to government's priorities and communication policy instead of addressing muzzling or tabling a journalist list.Ministers speak for the environment.
15. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly addresses the violence and outlines collaboration and financing to break up criminal elements.We have agreed to collaborate with that first nation and help finance some of the work that needs to be done.
16. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges cost-sharing in principle but does not address the specific request for more than one-fifth funding.We are prepared to enter into cost-sharing agreements.
17. deflected
    Political Party SubsidiesMs. Lise St-Denis (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.The response promotes the policy of phasing out subsidies but does not address the request for commitment to parliamentary procedure.We are acting quickly to continue bringing transparency to government by phasing out the direct subsidy of political parties.
18. deflected
    Rail TransportationRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses a strategy and facilitator but sidesteps the question about introducing legislation this year.We will be naming a facilitator for this process shortly.
19. misdirected
    Rail TransportationWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.The response promotes the government's CWB policy without addressing the rail service or the accusation.our government remains committed to giving western Canadian grain farmers the marketing freedom that they want and that they deserve.
20. deflected
    Democratic ReformStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). loaded question.The answer criticizes the Liberals instead of addressing the experts' concerns about the bill.the Liberals' agenda is clear. They would rather support the status quo in the Senate than reasonable and achievable reforms.
21. answered
    G8 SummitMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the budget allocation and purpose without using the term slush fund.The $50 million was allocated in budget 2009 as part of Canada's economic action plan.
22. answered
    G8 SummitMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly denies the premise with a single word.
23. deflected
    President of the Treasury BoardMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The response rejects the premise and highlights positive outcomes instead of addressing the contempt accusation.I say to my friend from Winnipeg Centre that it will not come as any surprise to him that I disagree with the premise of his question.
24. misdirected
    President of the Treasury BoardMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer diverts to a sovereignty issue and insults the member instead of addressing the question.We will not allow the NDP to sellout our sovereignty and give away an island. Shame on this member.
25. deflected
    PensionMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes PRPP and past tax cuts instead of addressing CPP strengthening.The PRPP will allow pension plans to be offered at little cost to millions of people who have never had a pension plan before.
26. deflected
    PensionMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites provincial concerns and NDP platform criticism instead of addressing CPP strengthening.That would mean probably about a 60 to 70 per cent increase in premiums from what we understand
27. deflected
    Service CanadaMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims service improvements without addressing Service Canada job cuts or phone hang-ups.We are protecting our official languages and are making improvements to the telephone system.
28. partly answered
    Service CanadaMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses EI processing times but ignores Service Canada cuts and three-month waits.As a result, over 80% of people received their first employment insurance payment within four weeks, compared to 10 weeks under the Liberals.
29. misdirected
    Champlain BridgeDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks opposition for not supporting budget instead of providing timelines for new bridge.If the safety of the Champlain Bridge was so important to the opposition parties, they should have supported our budget last March since it included this investment.
30. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states ministers speak for government without addressing scientist access denials.Ministers speak for the government.
31. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defers to committee without addressing why ambassador was blocked from testifying.the members of the committee are free to do their work.
32. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMrs. Sana Hassainia (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer clarifies voting eligibility but does not commit to providing tools for expatriate participation.Canadians who are also citizens of Tunisia are free to vote in Canada during the Tunisian elections, if they are eligible.
33. deflected
    Northern DevelopmentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to northern visits and investments while labeling the audit as draft without addressing the violations or chaos claims.This is a draft audit and, as I stated yesterday, we take all audits very seriously.
34. deflected
    Canada Labour CodeMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The response offers thanks and a general statement on official languages without addressing the bill or working with the NDP.The government is determined to continue to protect and promote our country's two official languages.
35. misdirected
    Human ResourcesMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the member's credibility on poverty issues before listing government measures.the NDP member's concern for the poor would be a lot more credible if he would actually do something to help them.
36. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to job numbers and budget support instead of addressing the muzzling investigation request.I encourage my colleague across the aisle to vote in support of our budget measures, which include funding for climate change adaptation.