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1. deflected
   The BudgetMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's mandate and timeline instead of addressing the request to split the bill.I would encourage all members of Parliament to focus on that work and move forward on the priority of Canadians.
2. deflected
   The BudgetMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats economic talking points without engaging the question about respecting institutions and splitting the bill.I would encourage all members of Parliament to focus on the real economic priorities of Canadians.
3. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP as the 'no-development party' rather than addressing the commissioner's findings on environmental liabilities and gutting protections.The no-development party does not favour that, but we do and Canadians do.
4. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing a carbon tax instead of addressing the lack of costing or effectiveness of the sector-by-sector plan.Costs that my colleague will not see in that report are a carbon tax, increased cost at the gas pump, increased home heating costs and generally an increased cost of living.
5. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the Kyoto withdrawal savings but does not provide costs or a cost-benefit analysis of the current plan.We are saving Canadians a great deal of money with our sector by sector approach to regulation.
6. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to foreign interests and charitable rules instead of addressing the minister's money-laundering remark.we think it is ultimately important that Canadians control them and Canadians get input into those processes rather than foreign interests dominating those processes.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses new budget measures on charities without apologizing for or withdrawing the money-laundering allegation.we have announced measures in the budget to provide more education to charities to ensure they are operating within the law and more transparency for those Canadians who donate so generously to these charities.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes outdated references but cuts off without addressing the commissioner's criticisms of planning and legislation.What the environment commissioner did not acknowledge was the—
9. partly answered
   HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the report but provides no specific actions or timeline, instead highlighting past actions and general funding.Our government will continue to work with the provinces and the territories in their efforts.
10. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The response deflects by criticizing opposition parties instead of addressing the call for specific actions.The Liberal record is deplorable. All the Liberals did was to cut transfers to the jurisdictions.
11. deflected
    The BudgetMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific cuts mentioned and pivots to general economic recovery talking points.the context of the budget is an effort to continue the economic recovery, jobs and growth and prosperity in Canada.
12. deflected
    The BudgetMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the listed cuts and instead references economists and contrasts with other countries.I am sure the member opposite has read what the economists in Canada and elsewhere have said about the budget
13. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes progress on some sites but does not address the funding shortfall or why it is not a priority.The 15-year federal contaminated sites program is only at its midway point.
14. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the questioner and restates general progress without addressing regulatory changes.I think that our colleague needs some help reading the report.
15. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific targeting claim and pivots to general charity compliance statements.CRA does enforce the Income Tax Act free of political direction, specific files or interference
16. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns to a general statement on law compliance instead of addressing the war on environmental groups.all organizations are subject to Canadian law.
17. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms a plan and details sector-by-sector actions addressing the query on regulations and targets.we do have a plan, and that plan is working sector by sector.
18. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific 2008 timeline by citing an ongoing arm's-length inquiry and accusing politicization.This matter is now before an arm's-length tribunal.
19. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses funding increases but does not explain the alleged cuts to suicide prevention programs.since 2006, the military health budget has grown by more than $100 million
20. deflected
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general funding and provincial transfers without addressing the national strategy or specific program cuts.we continue to work with the provinces and territories in the rollout.
21. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses transparency measures and no acquisition spending but does not identify who is responsible for the alleged manipulation.there has been no money spent on acquisition.
22. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids a yes/no on the minister's sign-off by restating the seven-step plan and attacking the opposition's agenda.unlike the members of the no-defence party.
23. answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details multiple recruitment methods including conferences, journals, and collaboration with medical bodies.we have gone to the annual Canadian Psychiatric Association conference and worked collaboratively with the Canadian Medical Association
24. answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms continued investment and collaboration to increase mental health services rather than cut them.We are working toward doubling the number of professionals in our hire right now.
25. deflected
    41st General ElectionMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies premise then pivots to criticizing the asker rather than addressing the IP link directly.the simple answer is the member is absolutely incorrect in stating that any IP address, as indicated, is in any way located or connected to the Conservative Party of Canada.
26. deflected
    41st General ElectionMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.Answer refuses to engage the specific database and deletion claims, dismissing them as a game.I am not going to engage in a game of Clue with the member opposite, but perhaps he would like to get one.
27. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the asker and shifts to denying party ties instead of addressing the candidate's criminal associations.The allegations made by the member, first, have nothing to do with the operations of government, and second, have absolutely nothing to do with the Conservative Party of Canada.
28. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.Answer condemns the questioner personally and reiterates no current ties rather than addressing the selection of the candidate.those are outrageous statements that say a lot more about the member who made them than they say about anyone on this side of the House.
29. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends the ambassador's work but does not address the expense or junket allegations.we are very proud of the work he has done, standing up for Canada on important critical fisheries issues, standing up for our sealing industry, our sealers and our first nations who engage in that industry against threats from abroad.
30. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to attacking Liberals instead of addressing the ambassador's performance or unfilled post.Why does that member not talk to colleagues in his caucus? Maybe the ambassador should have gone to members of the Liberal caucus and told then to stop introducing bills on their side to shut down the seal hunt.
31. answered
    Financial InstitutionsMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly cites the code of conduct developed and notes the ongoing tribunal case.we developed the credit card code of conduct with the support of consumer associations and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business and the New Democratic Party voted against it.
32. partly answered
    Financial InstitutionsMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends the code of conduct but does not address government credit-card fees or austerity inconsistency.we have worked hard for a long time to develop the credit card code of conduct.
33. deflected
    Official LanguagesStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids committing to a meeting and instead pivots to defending the secretary and criticizing critics of unilingualism.my parliamentary secretary has been criticized unfairly and viciously because he is a unilingual francophone.
34. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP critic's views rather than addressing the timeline or elimination of the board.with the totally irresponsible views of the NDP critic, the 4,000 veterans every year who turn to the Veterans Review and Appeal Board would be abandoned
35. deflected
    Canada-U.S RelationsMr. Jean Rousseau (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids action by noting the project was unnamed and requesting more details instead of outlining steps.Perhaps if we had a bit more information about the project, we could answer the question.
36. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMrs. Maria Mourani (Bloc) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides national progress stats but does not address a timeline or specific plan for Quebec sites.In that regard, the commissioner notes that almost half, 42%, of the sites in the inventory were cleaned up by February of this year.