Commons debates economy bill as labour dispute draws fire

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1. misdirected
   Air CanadaMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner and demands an apology before giving a partial explanation of the referral.She should know better and so should the NDP. I expect an apology on the matter.
2. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids the question on tax cuts and pivots to listing existing social programs.We have a very progressive tax system that favours the vulnerable in this country.
3. deflected
   The EconomyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the call to cancel corporate tax cuts and instead defends the economic action plan.That economic action plan is working for Canadians.
4. partly answered
   The EconomyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer rebuts the inequality claim with job numbers and a counter-quote from the IMF.It says that relatively, Canada's healthy economic fundamentals create a sounder fiscal financial position than in many other countries in the world.
5. deflected
   The EconomyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer sidesteps cancelling tax cuts and promotes the upcoming vote on the economic action plan.We hope that hon. members on the other side will support it.
6. misdirected
   The EconomyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the Liberal record on EI instead of addressing the $2 billion payroll tax increase.We heard from businesses that it would not be a good idea and so we made sure that did not happen.
7. misdirected
   The EconomyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again blames the prior Liberal government rather than explaining the payroll tax policy.the contradiction comes from the questioner because he was part of a party that wanted to create a 45-day work year.
8. misdirected
   The EconomyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer evades the payroll tax question by accusing Liberals of raiding the EI fund.There is no polite way to put it; $57 billion was missing.
9. deflected
   International TradeMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes deal benefits without addressing negotiation criticisms or job risks.A trade agreement with the EU will increase Canada's economy by $12 billion and increase two-way trade by 20%.
10. deflected
    International TradeMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats economic benefits and general assurances without addressing health care cost concerns.I would remind the member opposite that this government always protects and advances Canada's interests during international negotiations and will only enter into an agreement that is in the best interests of Canadians.
11. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as hogwash and attacks the premise rather than engaging the health cost issue.The claims to this are simply hogwash.
12. deflected
    International TradeMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats economic benefits and general assurances without addressing pharmaceutical data or affordability concerns.The benefits to Canada are clear.
13. partly answered
    PensionsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Alice Wong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past actions taken but does not address future pension reform or long-term care needs.That is why we are providing the largest GIS increase in a quarter century to the lowest-income seniors who need it the most.
14. answered
    PensionsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses pension reform by explaining the pooled registered pension plan initiative.That is why we have been working with our partners, the provinces, in developing a new form of a pooled registered pension plan that would provide an opportunity for almost 60% of Canadians, who now do not have a workplace pension plan, to help them save for their retirement.
15. misdirected
    Post-Secondary EducationMs. Rathika Sitsabaiesan (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists programs and attacks the NDP voting record instead of addressing tuition or debt reduction plans.Sadly, the NDP has voted against every single one of those efforts to help students.
16. misdirected
    Post-Secondary EducationMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights past spending and attacks the NDP instead of addressing an education transfer or debt burden.Unfortunately, the NDP has voted against every single one of these initiatives.
17. deflected
    Air CanadaMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses bargaining history and outreach but avoids the question on threats as negotiation tactic.we are very disappointed that the two parties have not been able to attain their own collective agreement.
18. misdirected
    Air CanadaMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer scolds the asker for interrupting and pivots to protecting the economy instead of addressing mediation efforts.I which the member for Cape Breton—Canso would be quiet.
19. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer asserts the importance of science without addressing planned cuts or wind-downs.Science is an important part of fisheries management, and we honour that principle and will continue in the future gaining information from science to better manage our fisheries.
20. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights overall spending increases but does not address the specific photo op versus cutbacks comparison.In the last six years we have invested $3 billion more than the current budget.
21. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the decision not to renew funding and the shift to web-based methods.the government has decided not to enter into a contribution agreement with the Canadian Environmental Network this year.
22. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the government's record and compares to the prior government instead of addressing the funding cut or War of 1812 spending.I am happy to compare our record any day against the previous government, which did nothing but announce intentions.
23. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the rationale for ending the FRCC and notes replacement approaches.While the FRCC has historically served an important role, activities have been replaced by other approaches, such as the industry's participation in stock assessments and the development of integrated fisheries management plans
24. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer lists past science investments without addressing the new science branch cuts or lack of fisherman input.our government has made tremendous investments in science since 2006, including $30 million to upgrade 16 laboratories and sites across the country
25. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects premise and restates approvals without addressing call for investigation.I categorically reject the premise of the member's question.
26. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates contribution agreements but ignores demand to explain actions.Each contribution agreement requires and sets out expectations and these expectations are expected to be followed.
27. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the office relocation but not the other spending examples raised.the work that has been done was to relocate a number of new employees within the ministry.
28. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Answer affirms general concern but does not engage with procurement or renovation critique.We treat every dollar entrusted to us by taxpayers with the utmost care and respect.
29. misdirected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to positive farmer quote instead of addressing plebiscite or legality question.I have never been more optimistic than I am now to be a grain farmer in western Canada.
30. answered
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly reassures that supply management remains protected.supply management was protected by this government and would continue to be protected by this government.
31. partly answered
    Research and DevelopmentMs. Hélène LeBlanc (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges report and promises consideration but offers no timeline or specific action.I will be considering all the recommendations in that report.
32. deflected
    Research and DevelopmentMr. Dan Harris (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends record broadly without addressing shift from corporate subsidies to basic research funding.this government has some of the most generous programs to encourage businesses to do their own research.
33. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses only the FRCC point while ignoring the rescue sub-centre and broader destruction claims.Fisheries and Oceans Canada has built into its operations other ways to gather input from fish harvesters, including industry participation, stock assessments, development of an integrated fisheries management plan and through advisory committees.
34. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer promotes free-market benefits instead of addressing the Wheat Board survival question.We remain committed to providing them with the same opportunities and the same freedoms that other farmers have across the country.
35. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes provincial jurisdiction and limited federal monitoring but does not commit to assistance for removal.We know that is a provincial jurisdiction, but we will continue to work with the province to determine that there is no polluting of the marine environment and that it is not a hazard to navigation for the moment.
36. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming details about the judge's language skills and pivots to general merit criteria.The Supreme Court of Canada is the pinnacle of our judicial system and we will continue to make appointments to that body on the basis of legal excellence and merit.
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Mr. Tom Lukiwski (Conservative). substantive question.The response shifts to demanding an apology for an unrelated alleged slur rather than addressing the point-of-order facts.I am sure he would want to do the right thing, the parliamentary thing, and stand up, withdraw his remarks unreservedly and apologize to the minster.