NDP motion seeks official apology for 1914 Komagata Maru incident

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1. deflected
   PensionsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about the unreleased report and pivots to job creation.That focus worked because we produced 750,000 net new jobs since the economic downturn.
2. misdirected
   PensionsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP leader's economic views instead of addressing the broken promise or report.The leader of the NDP believes in an economic theory that says for one Canadian to do better, another Canadian has to be worse off
3. deflected
   PensionsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats sustainability claims and attacks the NDP rather than addressing report viability.I find it very interesting that the NDP House leader is now backing off and will not even defend his own leader's comments about our resource sector development being a disease.
4. deflected
   PensionsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites unrelated economist praise for the budget and avoids OAS sustainability data.Avery Shenfeld, CIBC World Markets' chief economist, said budget 2012 "...makes sense in a world economy that is still not what we would like it to be.
5. deflected
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mrs. Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights past PBO comments and job numbers while ignoring attacks on the PBO.I cannot explain the PBO's contradictions, but numerous economists tend to agree with this government's plan.
6. partly answered
   PensionsDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the report was never completed but then shifts to economic performance.as I already said, that report was never completed because it was being worked on at a time when our priorities changed
7. answered
   PensionsDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states the report was never completed and explains the OAS changes.as I already said, the report was never completed.
8. deflected
   Search and RescueLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims service levels remain the same but does not address the closures or job cuts.I can assure my colleague that the top priority of the Canadian Coast Guard is the safety of mariners.
9. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the EI targeting claim and pivots to criticizing the NDP's jobs stance.I would just ask the NDP why it will not get with the jobs plan so Canadians can be employed.
10. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates that EI belongs to workers and employers but avoids addressing attacks on seasonal workers.it must be clear that EI belongs to the workers and the employers who pay for employment insurance.
11. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer deflects by attacking the opposition leader instead of addressing EI reforms for seasonal workers.The Leader of the Opposition wants to call, Western Canadian employers a disease.
12. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats labour shortage talking points without addressing access to the EI fund or rule changes.We want to ensure that Canadians have opportunities for jobs in their local areas based on their qualifications.
13. partly answered
    Search and RescueMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses safety priority and claims no impact on service levels from the closures.The efficiencies that are proposed by the Coast Guard are balanced and will contribute to its fair share to reducing the deficit.
14. answered
    Search and RescueMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the review of service locations and assures safety will not be affected.I can assure the member that the safety of mariners will not be affected.
15. answered
    Search and RescueMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the specific station closure by noting proximity to another facility and new equipment.With respect to the particular station the member refers to at Kitsilano, it is 17 nautical miles from Sea Island, and that station will be able to continue to operate.
16. deflected
    Arts and CultureMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the minister's opinion but ends by attacking the opposition's union ties instead of promising non-interference.On this side of the House, when we are asked our personal opinion, we do not actually call our big union bosses and ask them what it should be.
17. deflected
    Arts and CultureMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses museum funding and parental choice but avoids any commitment on non-interference.It is up to parents to make that decision on their own.
18. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to general deficit reduction without addressing fishery policies or job cuts.our government has found fair, balanced and moderate savings to reduce the deficit and accomplish this goal.
19. misdirected
    41st General ElectionWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the royal commission request and instead attacks the Liberal Party's record.It is the Liberal Party that is not.
20. deflected
    Canadian Co-operativesMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers no specific government actions and claims co-ops can proceed independently.I think co-ops have a great foundation to continue this work on their own.
21. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps cost and delay contradictions to promote the procurement project.I would also suggest and encourage him to support this important replacement of the CF-18.
22. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids admitting cost underestimates and focuses on the ongoing review process.There will be independent oversight and greater reporting to Parliament and the public
23. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise then describes relocation and hiring efforts to address mental health support.We are in fact relocating professionals to Petawawa, in order to have them closer to those members of the military who will need that support.
24. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer outlines investments and hiring but ends by attacking the questioner's voting record.We are doubling the number of mental health professionals within the employment of the Canadian Forces.
25. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the timing question by restating general policy on balancing economy and environment.With regard to oil and gas regulations, we are working closely with industry to ensure that a plan comes up that is sustainable, that works and that achieves the results we are looking for.
26. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the transparency and announcement location query by repeating sector-by-sector approach talking points.our government's robust sector-by-sector regulatory approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions is working.
27. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns to promoting jobs and attacking the NDP instead of addressing environmental and economic costs.Members opposite need to get on board with that plan.
28. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the Experimental Lakes Area closure and science question by pivoting to economic action plan benefits.We are focused on jobs, growth and economic prosperity across this country.
29. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the seasonal industries attack by discussing general EI changes and labour shortages.With respect to the EI changes, we expect Canadians to take available jobs in their own areas with their appropriate qualifications and we are faced with these unprecedented labour skills shortages.
30. misdirected
    Government PrioritiesScott Brison (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner for not focusing on jobs and lists unrelated achievements instead of addressing the sex education claim.the reality is that this is another member who wants to talk about anything but what Canadians actually want to talk about.
31. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the Afghanistan mission commitment but does not clarify the Prime Minister's position on extension.Canada is committed until 2014 to participating in an international mission to train Afghanistan security forces to prevent that country from becoming a safe haven for terrorists.
32. misdirected
    International Co-operationMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner on Libya and the UN rapporteur instead of addressing G8 food security credibility.talking about flip-flop, those members should look at what they did in the Libya mission.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms observers but ignores the free trade agreement and instead restates general democratic support.Canada will continue to stand with the Ukrainian people to help them achieve their democracy.
34. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Jean-François Larose (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the economic action plan and balanced budget but never addresses funding for community organizations helping unemployed workers.Unlike the NDP members opposite, we are not trying to pit one region of Canada against another.
35. answered
    HousingMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details specific federal housing investments made, directly responding to the call for action.We have made sure that there has been up to $1.7 billion in subsidies, whether it be for the renovation of existing social housing or the building of new homes.
36. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc Québécois record instead of addressing seasonal worker EI changes or regional impacts.what has the Bloc Québécois done for the regions of Quebec over the past few years? Absolutely nothing.
37. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bruce Hyer (Independent) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends ongoing freshwater research funding and a planned transfer but does not address the member's personal credibility or commitment to fight for the ELA.While we think that this facility would be better run by an academic private facility, we are going to continue to invest in clean water in our lakes.