House advances jobs bill at third reading as opposition attacks spending

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1. deflected
   InfrastructureMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The response criticizes the opposition's voting record rather than addressing the call for new investments.The problem is that the NDP has voted against every dime of new investment that we have made to ensure that water gets to Canadians safely.
2. deflected
   Government ExpendituresMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes working with provinces but avoids specifying who will pay for the measures.we are making sure we take a responsible approach with each province.
3. partly answered
   InfrastructureMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Provides history of investments but does not commit to new actions for the current deficit.The infrastructure deficit that our government inherited from the previous Liberal government is being tackled aggressively and responsibly by this government.
4. partly answered
   The EconomyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to pension plan and past votes instead of addressing job loss directly.I would remind the hon. member that we did come up with a real economic action plan but his party voted against that.
5. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Promotes their PRPP plan without addressing strengthening CPP.A new voluntary, low-cost and administratively simple retirement savings mechanism will allow more employers, employees, and the self-employed to participate in a pension plan....
6. deflected
   TaxationRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids the specific EI increase by talking about general tax record.We are the government that has lowered taxes more than any other government across the country
7. misdirected
   TaxationRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on past election result and opposition rather than the tax policy.The public rendered its decision. It does not trust the Liberals with the economy and that is why they are sitting over there.
8. deflected
   TaxationRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Lists their proposals without addressing the spending priorities mentioned.We are putting in place a family caregiver tax credit to help families with the cost of raising their families
9. deflected
   G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats general claims about reviews and benefits without addressing the specific hotel renovation spending.Every invoice was reviewed by professional public servants, as is always the case, before money went out the door.
10. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the same general review claim and pivots to supporting initiatives instead of addressing the documents or accountability requested.the important thing to point out is that every invoice was reviewed by professional public servants, as is always the case, before money went out the door.
11. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids explaining the cost value or specific expenditures and instead offers general statements about hosting and reviews.Every invoice was reviewed by professional public servants, as is always the case, before the money went out the door.
12. deflected
    G8 SummitMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question about public money benefiting private interests by using an analogy and restating the review process.The important thing to remember is that every invoice was reviewed by professional public servants, as is always the case, before money went out the door.
13. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the call for outreach on sanctions by stating Canada's position and actions with allies.Our government will continue to work with our allies to bring diplomatic pressure to the Syrian government, including bringing forth stronger economic sanctions.
14. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer covers sanctions targeting the regime but does not address the specific concern about Suncor or business operations continuing.Canada has taken decisive action by imposing sanctions that directly target members of the current Syrian regime and those who provide it with support.
15. answered
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the purpose of the satellite investment for secure communications in operations.The Canadian contribution to this international partnership would guarantee our Canadian Forces the capacity to communicate securely and officially during operations when lives are at stake.
16. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question with a jab at the asker and restates support for forces without detailing the expenditure or communications partners.I am surprised the hon. member did not find out otherwise.
17. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question with sarcasm and pivots to unrelated points without addressing plan B or costs.I do not know from what comic book our hon. friend is reading.
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The response highlights existing funding but avoids committing to a new plan or timeline for harbours.Municipalities and the provinces have to do their part to make waste water management their priority.
19. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts responsibility to municipalities and provinces without addressing federal funding shortfalls.the municipalities and provinces have to do their part to address waste water management issues.
20. deflected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to general statements about military needs without addressing the specific procurement questions.operations in Afghanistan and Libya have proven that advanced secure communications are critical to the success of modern day military operations.
21. deflected
    AsbestosMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The response defends the current policy on safe use instead of discussing a ban on asbestos.for over 30 years, the Canadian government has supported the safe use of chrysotile.
22. deflected
    AsbestosMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates the safe use stance without addressing export or economic transition plans.we are talking here about safe use, which means risk management.
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The response dismisses the premise as hypothetical and avoids committing to a specific ozone protection plan.I make no apologies at all for our government attempting to find the most cost-effective ways to protect the environment.
24. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends ongoing monitoring without addressing cuts or providing a concrete plan.Environment Canada will continue to monitor ozone.
25. misdirected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Hoeppner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP instead of addressing the claimed gag order or independence issue.This is another sad attempt by the NDP to have a drive-by smear of the RCMP and it is a shame.
26. deflected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Hoeppner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates that cooperation is standard protocol without addressing political interference or independence.This kind of co-operation between departments and agencies is standard procedure.
27. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites one provincial minister's support but does not address listening to Quebec or amending Bill C-10.This was by Don Morgan, minister of justice and attorney general for Saskatchewan.
28. deflected
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Robert Goguen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims balance and provincial input but pivots to attacking the NDP's vocabulary instead of addressing Quebec's amendments.As we know, that phrase is not in the NDP's vocabulary.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the questioner of poor sources and claims context issues without clarifying the briefing note contradiction.I would once again encourage my colleague to use better sources in the research of her questions in the House.
30. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the quality of opposition questions rather than explaining ozone or addressing the memo.if there are any shortcomings in this House, it is in the quality of the questions from the Liberal opposition.
31. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer again claims the quotation was taken out of context without engaging the ozone knowledge challenge.the opposition is using a questionable media source quotation of one of my staff that has been taken out of context.
32. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the fisher age issue and need for modernization but does not provide a concrete plan to fix the fishery.It is a serious situation, one that we can change through modernization and efficiencies in the Department of Fisheries and in the fishery itself.
33. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the demand to withdraw the statement and pivots to attacking the NDP instead.Why is the NDP voting against workers?
34. partly answered
    Pharmaceutical IndustryHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the drug shortage issue by describing government action but does not explain why hearings were blocked.our government is taking a leadership role when it comes to dealing with drug shortages.
35. answered
    SportsMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly engages the request for a national strategy by outlining existing government collaboration with sports organizations.Our government has taken action.
36. misdirected
    Child PovertyMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the child poverty question and instead attacks the NDP voting record.Why is it that the NDP will not help workers work?
37. deflected
    JusticeMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids addressing the senator's comments and restates the government's justice bill mandate.Canadians from coast to coast gave us a mandate and we are following through on that mandate.