NDP motion urges climate leadership as Kyoto withdrawal looms

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1. deflected
   The EnvironmentMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates opposition to Kyoto but ignores the specific questions on Durban and sabotage.the Kyoto protocol is an agreement that is not in the best interests of the climate or of Canada.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer criticizes the NDP and restates the Copenhagen approach instead of confirming Canada's Kyoto status.the Kyoto protocol simply does not work.
3. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government rather than addressing Canada's current commitments or reputation.what hurts Canada's reputation is what the previous Liberal government did, which is what we will not do.
4. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists Canadian achievements but does not address withdrawal from Kyoto or sustainable energy policy.Wait a second; that is Canada.
5. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer contrasts the accord with domestic actions but avoids the question on listening to polluters versus Canadians.we are taking strong action here at home.
6. deflected
   Telephone Calls to Mount Royal ConstituentsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the member remains in the House but does not address changing the Canada Elections Act.it is quite clear that the member for Mount Royal is still here in the House.
7. partly answered
   Search and RescueBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the minister returned for work and notes reduced aircraft use but does not address the specific email or guise question.Government aircraft are used for government work.
8. deflected
   Search and RescueBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats prior points on aircraft use without addressing the request for an apology or confirmation of misleading the House.The Minister of National Defence left a private trip to go back to work.
9. partly answered
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer describes ongoing actions but provides no specific plan for permanent housing.The third party manager is in the community and is working to address the urgent health and safety needs of residents.
10. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats prior points without addressing the request for a long-term housing plan.the chief and council are using the resources that we provided to order materials for housing.
11. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses job creation but ignores the tax system fairness question.This government is focused precisely on the goal of economic growth and the creation of jobs in Canada.
12. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's motives and party instead of addressing job losses or inequality.They voted against every tax reduction.
13. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer describes general goals but avoids specifics on cost or privacy in the deal.we are working with President Obama and his administration to deliver on the shared vision for perimeter security and economic competitiveness.
14. partly answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer touches on privacy but does not disclose agreement details or costs.the privacy of Canadians is very important to us.
15. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies the premise without engaging the call for an apology.Any suggestion that there was a re-tasking or a diversion of search and rescue aircraft from its actual tasking is simply untrue.
16. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates denial and ignores the demand to table documentation or apologize.I was called back from personal time to go back to work, as I have said many times.
17. deflected
    Search and RescueMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates a prior claim without addressing the accusation about misusing resources or apologizing.my answer remains the same. I was called back from my vacation to go back to work.
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing past Liberal policies instead of addressing Canada's current stance on climate agreements.what we will not do is take the Liberals' approach to managing our energy sector and our environment.
19. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer gives general statements on investments without addressing the specific timeline or admission of prior knowledge.our government is working with willing partners to improve the quality of life for aboriginal people across the country.
20. partly answered
    Suicide PreventionDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Ms. Candice Hoeppner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and mentions federal programs but does not outline specific new steps from the Prime Minister.At the federal level there are some programs that we are funding, in Ontario specifically, but we encourage programs that do deal specifically with bullying to talk to us.
21. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the policy by reframing it as beneficial without addressing the profit to the regime or EU sanctions.Suncor production in Syria is keeping the lights on in Syrian homes.
22. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates existing sanctions without committing to new ones matching the EU.We have targeted sanctions against the regime of President Assad.
23. answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the action taken to investigate systemic failures in handling harassment.I have asked the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP to investigate allegations of systemic failures to deal appropriately with sexual harassment on the force.
24. answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the investigation request in response to the call for action beyond an inquiry.we took the exceptional step, in consultation with the new commissioner, to ask the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP to investigate allegations of systemic failures to deal appropriately with sexual harassment on the force.
25. deflected
    Aviation SafetyMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes current actions without explaining the delay mentioned in the question.The new proposed regulations will significantly reduce the risk of airplane crashes on land and water.
26. deflected
    Aviation SafetyMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats general commitment without addressing the timeline or past inaction.The Transportation Safety Board recommends the use and carrying of terrain awareness equipment, and we agree.
27. misdirected
    AgricultureMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's understanding rather than addressing the safeguards or trade risks.From that question, Mr. Speaker, I can only understand the member for Welland has this completely backwards.
28. partly answered
    AgricultureMr. Jean Rousseau (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the policy on low-level presence but does not address secrecy or health priorities.We are continuing to discuss with industry the best way to move forward on low-level presence.
29. answered
    Foreign AffairsJim Karygiannis (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the number of observers sent and the EU mission limit.In fact, we sent the maximum number of Canadians allowed by the EU commission.
30. partly answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims consultations occurred but does not address the lack of public input or privacy regime differences.we consulted Canadians extensively as we worked with the U.S.A. to develop this action plan.
31. deflected
    Persons with DisabilitiesMs. Manon Perreault (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists existing programs but ends by attacking the NDP instead of addressing the action plan request.Unfortunately, the NDP voted against our efforts.
32. partly answered
    Persons with DisabilitiesMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes existing agreements and programs but does not address the jobs crisis or waiting period.We have agreements with the provinces for labour market agreements with persons with disabilities so that on the ground, where the needs are best known, the provinces can help deliver the help that the disabled need to get the skills to get the jobs.
33. deflected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific question about the competitive process and the listed F-35 problems, pivoting instead to a general statement of government intent.Canadians elected our government to equip our Canadian Forces with the best aircraft, the best benefits for workers at the best price for taxpayers, and that is what we are doing.
34. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the rationale for expanding the commissioner's authority but does not address the accusation of failing responsibilities or refusing a federal panel.the decision made was to increase the authority of the commissioner so that he could have the power to opine on the entire project and not just be confined to the area that was within provincial jurisdiction.
35. misdirected
    SeniorsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Alice Wong (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists past measures and attacks the opposition's voting record rather than addressing the question about current priorities for seniors' dignity.What did the opposition members do? They voted against all of these measures.
36. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes training programs but does not engage with the proposal for Quebec to manage employment insurance or the OECD findings on eligibility.we believe the best way to help the unemployed is to provide them with training so that they can find jobs.