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1. deflected
   Government PoliciesMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question lists accusations to criticize rather than seek information, and the answer denies without engaging specifics.of course none of that is true.
2. partly answered
   Public SafetyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the government's position on torture but does not address the specific 'however' phrasing.
3. misdirected
   Public SafetyMrs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids withdrawing the directive and instead attacks the premise by inventing a hypothetical scenario.What the hon. member opposite appears to be indicating is that, under no circumstances, if information came into the possession of Canadian officials that would stop the death, a mass death perhaps, such as a bomb threat at the Air Canada Centre, that we would be forced to refuse to use any information that would save lives.
4. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the no-torture stance but pivots to general security priorities without addressing the Arar lesson or flip-flop.Our government does not condone torture and certainly does not engage in torture.
5. misdirected
   Public SafetyMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's hypothetical fitness to govern instead of addressing the policy change or UN convention.the member is someone who, if he knew there was a plane with some of his constituents on it, men women and children, and he obtained information which came from a questionable source, he would do nothing.
6. deflected
   PensionsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes a reactionary agenda; the answer deflects by attacking the asker's past affiliations and quoting a predecessor.it is a bit rich coming from that member to be on a high horse about political affiliations given his past.
7. deflected
   PensionsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as rhetoric and pivots to quoting Liberal documents rather than addressing OAS changes.
8. deflected
   PensionsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates commitment to sustainability without engaging the PBO report or admitting any policy shift.we are taking action to ensure that the old age pension will be sustainable and affordable in the long term.
9. deflected
   PensionsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer quotes an NDP member instead of confirming or denying any plan to change OAS eligibility.Who said that? The NDP member for London—Fanshawe
10. deflected
    PensionsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses European crises and long-term responsibility without addressing the PBO report or confirming any change.We are trying to prevent that so we can make sure that programs are affordable for current Canadians who are retired and those approaching retirement and indeed for future generations.
11. deflected
    PensionsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer asserts the need for action on viability but never answers whether the age will be raised.It is very important to listen to the other experts who are saying that, if nothing is done now, this program will well and truly be in crisis.
12. deflected
    PensionsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP position and warns of no benefits rather than stating any policy decision on the retirement age.
13. deflected
    PensionsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing NDP inconsistency and demographic warnings without confirming or denying an OAS change.the NDP members cannot seem to make up their minds.
14. deflected
    PensionsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer emphasizes long-term affordability and gradual changes but avoids any yes-or-no response on raising the age.
15. deflected
    PensionsMs. Manon Perreault (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends viability plans and questions NDP votes on GIS instead of addressing the retirement-age question.vote against increasing the guaranteed income supplement, the biggest increase in decades?
16. deflected
    PensionsMr. Alain Giguère (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters with questions about NDP votes on housing and GIS rather than confirming any plan to alter OAS eligibility.Why did they vote against increasing the GIS exemption?
17. deflected
    PensionsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the yes/no question on OAS changes by criticizing the NDP's housing vote instead.if the NDP member is going to say what she said, she had better talk to the more than 14,000 people who benefit from 14,000 projects in affordable housing to which New Democrats said no.
18. misdirected
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for fearmongering rather than addressing the PBO report or spending priorities.what kind of country has it become when opposition members are allowed to fearmonger, especially our seniors?
19. deflected
    PensionsMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as rhetoric without confirming facts about OAS impacts on specific seniors.it is exactly the rhetoric like that which is going to scare people, because what is being said is not factual.
20. partly answered
    PensionsMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses viability of OAS but ignores the specific question on provincial social assistance budgets.we will ensure that the old age security system remains viable for today's retirees, for those nearing retirement, and for future generations.
21. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges working with First Nations on education but does not commit to ending the 2% cap.We will continue to work with first nations to improve their quality of life and develop long-term economic prosperity.
22. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Jonathan Genest-Jourdain (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references the joint action plan and panel review but does not commit to the requested funding criteria or partnership.We are going to review that report very carefully and be reporting in due course.
23. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends funding processes in Attawapiskat but does not address the claim of cutting education funds.I am very pleased to say that the education authority in the community of Attawapiskat is working with the third party manager to ensure he has the information he needs to flow funds.
24. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters by accusing the asker of using children as bargaining chips instead of clarifying funding decisions.the one who is trying to use the school, the children and the teachers as bargaining chips is the member for Timmins—James Bay
25. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to foreign investment totals instead of addressing the minister's absence from China or manufacturing job losses.if we follow the NDP's advice, the almost $270 billion that we have had in foreign investment in Canada over the past five years of our government would have never occurred
26. partly answered
    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites export growth and a new treaty but gives no specific number of manufacturing jobs created.Under our government, Canada's exports to China have increased 85%.
27. partly answered
    Transportation SafetyMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the tragedy and notes contact with investigators but does not address rights or transport safety reforms for seasonal workers.Transport Canada has been in contact with the OPP.
28. misdirected
    Transportation SafetyMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the member for politicizing the issue rather than outlining any new safety measures for multi-passenger vans.the hon. member could at least wait until the bodies of those who just lost their lives get cold before making this a political issue
29. deflected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Answer blames Liberals and invokes a mandate instead of providing a cost or timeline plan for F-35s versus pensions.This is why Canadians gave us a strong mandate to give the Canadian Forces the equipment it needs while creating jobs for Canadian workers.
30. deflected
    CensusGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the response rate and defers to Statistics Canada without addressing data reliability concerns for vulnerable groups.Statistics Canada has said that the NHS will yield useful and usable data that will meet the needs of the user.
31. deflected
    Airline IndustryMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer criticizes the member's past vote and claims ongoing work without committing to immediate regulatory action.it is very interesting that in 2007 when we proposed the bill, the member voted against it
32. deflected
    Airline IndustryMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer points to a prior announcement and voluntary airline moves but offers no further government enforcement steps.Today we have to congratulate Air Canada and Porter Airlines.
33. deflected
    Sealing IndustryLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions support and a review but does not address whether the Prime Minister will raise the issue or what an announcement would mean.The Chinese government is currently doing a technical review of the policy and hopefully we will see good news forthcoming.
34. answered
    HealthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that public services including health care would be excluded from the agreement.When it comes to social services and health care, a free trade agreement with the European Union, like all of Canada's trade agreements, would exclude public services such as public health, public education, social services, water and the rest of the list.
35. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses processing times and backlog reduction but does not engage with the claim of treating newcomers like criminals.Fortunately, since last year, the backlog of refugee claims has been reduced by 20,000.
36. misdirected
    Human RightsMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to trade numbers and attacks the opposition instead of addressing the alleged shift on human rights.We will not take any lessons on trade from any of the opposition members.
37. deflected
    PrivilegeMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges challenges but redirects to a committee without addressing the specific rule or custom.I think this is a question that is appropriate for the procedure and House affairs committee to look at.
38. misdirected
    PrivilegeMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the question about chamber rules and instead responds to an unrelated attack from another member.during members' statements today, the member for Davenport used his member statement to attack me and my reputation with respect to some of the events that occurred during our Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage this week.