Commons advances debate on refugee system overhaul bill

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1. deflected
   EmploymentMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer congratulates the asker then pivots to general job numbers without addressing Aveos or manufacturing closures.our government has already created over 600,000 jobs thanks to our economic action plan to fight the crisis.
2. deflected
   EmploymentMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores youth unemployment specifics and restates overall job creation and tax cuts.over 610,000 net new jobs have been created and over 90% of those are full-time, well-paying jobs in every region of the country.
3. partly answered
   EmploymentMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references the minister's statement on the Air Canada Act and committee investigation but still pivots to general economic claims.The Air Canada Public Participation Act is the law. The law is the law. The minister is asking the transport committee to step forward and investigate this matter
4. partly answered
   HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses health transfers by claiming record funding but does not engage the $31 billion shortfall claim or campaign promise directly.we have actually increased funding to a record level. We have announced a long-term, stable funding arrangement with the provinces and the territories that would see transfers reach an historic level of $40 billion by the end of the decade.
5. deflected
   HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses provincial concerns as griping and cites an adviser quote instead of addressing the broken-promise allegation.If I were the provinces, I would stop griping and take the money and get to work reforming the system.
6. partly answered
   Air CanadaBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to the minister's earlier statement on enforcement but immediately shifts to criticizing opposition parties.he should, as I said, refer to the comments that were made by the Minister of Transport on this very item, where he said that we will be taking that responsible action.
7. misdirected
   Air CanadaBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal leader's job security instead of addressing enforcement of the Air Canada Act for laid-off workers.I see from the energy of the leader of the Liberal Party's question that it is pretty clear, given what we saw over the weekend, that the job he is most concerned about is his own.
8. deflected
   Air CanadaBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general economic action plan talking points without committing to court enforcement or job protection steps.our government's economic action plan, from the beginning of the recession up to this point, and into the future, will continue to be an approach that will protect jobs in all regions of the country.
9. deflected
   Government PrioritiesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to provincial transfers instead of addressing OAS cuts or budget priorities.Transfers to the provinces for health, education and social services have never been higher in the history of Canada.
10. deflected
    Government PrioritiesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends sustainability debate without addressing the claim of broken promises or PBO findings.Old age security will become unsustainable on its current course.
11. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer emphasizes job creation without addressing EI service cuts or Service Canada staffing.our government's top priority is job creation and economic growth.
12. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer provides specific staffing increases but avoids committing on future budget cuts.over the last number of weeks we have added over 475 employees to our processing efforts in order to process EI claims
13. misdirected
    Air CanadaMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the opposition's description and pivots to defending the bill rather than addressing respect for workers.The description of what just happened did not happen.
14. deflected
    41st General ElectionMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects the allegation without addressing the request for a public inquiry or PMO involvement.the hon. member cannot make a false allegation true simply by repeating it louder and louder.
15. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.Answer insults the asker personally and avoids any engagement with the voter suppression claims.I would like to thank the member for 8 Mile for the question.
16. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Answer accepts the commissioner's findings but does not address calls to remove the minister from caucus.I accept the conclusions of the commissioner.
17. deflected
    EthicsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Answer accepts findings and explains details but avoids addressing whether the minister will remain in cabinet.I accept the conclusions of the commissioner.
18. deflected
    Air CanadaDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges job losses but shifts focus to committee process and past law instead of enforcement action.Today, I asked the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities to call on all of the witnesses.
19. partly answered
    Air CanadaDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the law requires centres to remain but does not address the specific Windsor transfer or government funding mentioned.Under the Air Canada Public Participation Act, Air Canada is required to keep its maintenance centres in Montreal, Mississauga and Winnipeg.
20. answered
    Air CanadaMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the law must be respected and refers the matter to committee for review.The law is the law. Air Canada will have to respect it.
21. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Answer refuses to comment on the upcoming report and restates program participation without addressing homework or rectification.I will not comment or speculate on the report.
22. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the question by claiming the asker knows nothing about the issues rather than addressing the AG report concerns.it would be inappropriate for me, as I believe it is for the member opposite, to comment further on these issues that he does not know anything about.
23. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to farmer excitement and choice while ignoring the foreign control and sell-off concerns raised.
24. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reiterates support for farmers and choice but does not address calls for Competition Bureau or Investment Canada Act review.We are going to continue to stand there.
25. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming or denying the specific yes/no question on eliminating habitat protection.while no decision has been made, the government is reviewing fish and fish habitat protection policies to ensure we are respecting conservation objectives.
26. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the review without confirming or denying gutting the Act as asked.again, we have made no decisions but we are reviewing the policies.
27. misdirected
    Government CommunicationsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to praising scientists instead of addressing muzzling or retracting the accusation.Canadians can be proud of their scientists, particularly of the scientists working at Environment Canada and the contributions they make to science journals and the general media.
28. misdirected
    Government CommunicationsMs. Hélène LeBlanc (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition and highlights funding rather than addressing a clear policy on scientist communications.The NDP members are way off base.
29. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accepts the report and explains no influence occurred but does not address why no consequences followed.once again I accept the conclusions of the commissioner.
30. partly answered
    EthicsMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accepts the findings and notes no advantage but sidesteps action on future violations.I accept and take note of the findings in the commissioner's report.
31. partly answered
    Search and RescueMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the timeline and protocol improvements but does not commit to an independent inquiry.We have improved the protocol with respect to the communications between the province and the federal government and that protocol has ground search and rescue responsibility with the province.
32. answered
    FinanceMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly agrees and states the report will be reviewed with steps taken on recommendations.We look forward to giving it the thorough review it deserves after the intense work done by the panel, and taking steps pursuant to the recommendations that are in the report.
33. deflected
    Search and RescueMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the government's position on the sub-centre without addressing the helicopter incident or the call to reverse the decision.We will continue with the process of closing the sub-centre.
34. deflected
    HealthMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the current stockpile response but ignores the request to bolster regulations for preventing future shortages.almost two weeks ago we offered the provinces and territories access to the national emergency stockpile system to help them alleviate the drug shortage.
35. deflected
    French at WorkMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP and defends the committee approach without committing to action on the cited IRB case or broader rights.Its proposal will only increase paperwork and useless haphazard regulations.
36. partly answered
    Air CanadaMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer affirms the legal requirement and monitoring but does not address whether the government was played or will enforce the law.Under the Air Canada Public Participation Act, Air Canada is required to maintain operational centres in Montreal, Mississauga and Winnipeg.