House debates Canada-Panama free-trade bill as rail back-to-work measure advances

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1. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The question frames EI changes as a deliberate strategy for cheap McJobs without evidence, while the answer pivots to general labor shortages and job connections without addressing the 30% cut claim.We are facing unprecedented labour and skills shortages in the country.
2. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes EI is viewed as lucrative for the lazy and targets the unemployed, but the answer avoids this by restating general goals of economic growth and job matching.We want a Canada with a growing economy, with more jobs, with more hope and with more opportunity.
3. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The question loads premises about forcing McJobs and cushy appointments, but the answer addresses local circumstances and benefits maintenance while ignoring the appointment attack.Someone's individual circumstances and the local labour market will always be taken into consideration.
4. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes concealment during the election and power grabs targeting seasonal industries, while the answer shifts to helping identify jobs without addressing consultation or concealment.We want to help these people identify these jobs, find jobs and keep those jobs.
5. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The question builds on attacks on seasonal industries and lack of consultation, but the answer claims misrepresentation and pivots to helping seasonal workers without addressing premiers or consultation.In fact, we are helping people who are in seasonal jobs to work longer and work more for their families so that they and their families will be better off.
6. misdirected
   Rail TransportationBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The question directly asks about allowing committee appearances for unions and company, but the answer attacks past Liberal actions instead of addressing current consultation.In 1995, the Liberal government at that point in time sent it to committee, and it got stuck there because of the opposition.
7. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks why provinces were not consulted on EI impacts to social assistance, but the answer attacks Rae's record as Premier rather than addressing consultation.When he was Premier of Ontario, it became the welfare capital of Canada.
8. deflected
   Employment InsuranceBob Rae (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks why costs to provinces were increased without consultation, but the answer restates transfers and job-finding goals without addressing the lack of consultation.it is our government that has helped the provinces and territories with the largest economic and fiscal transfers in order to help with social programs.
9. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores tourism industry accusations and pivots to general labor shortages.across Canada, in the winter, in the summer, all year round, there is a labour shortage.
10. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies the premise without addressing wage or regional impacts.
11. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer counters by attacking NDP motives instead of addressing EI ownership or seasonal industries.why does the NDP not want to help Canadians get back to work faster?
12. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects eligibility statistic and explains EI purpose but ignores failed candidates claim.Almost 85% of people who pay into the EI system, an insurance program, do have the hours eligible to collect should they lose their job due to no fault of their own.
13. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer focuses on Service Canada help while avoiding consultation and blame questions.we are trying to help those people who lost their jobs when the mill closed.
14. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again attacks NDP instead of addressing appeal process changes.why does the NDP not want to help the unemployed find new jobs?
15. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects eligibility figure and restates job connection goal without addressing Atlantic or ACOA cuts.I must correct what the hon. member said.
16. answered
    WorkMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains the economic impact on other industries and the need for quick legislation.We are seeing layoffs. We are seeing people cut back. We are seeing those things happen.
17. deflected
    WorkMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to economy and public without addressing collective bargaining or back-to-work laws.we are firmly on the side of the Canadian public and the national economy.
18. deflected
    The BudgetScott Brison (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the request to split the bill and shifts to job creation talking points.it is a pleasure to be able to stand and talk about Canada's economic action plan 2012, which is focused on jobs, the economy and long-term prosperity for this country.
19. misdirected
    The BudgetCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the opposition instead of addressing dividing the budget bill.we are actually starting to see a divide on the other side, battling amongst themselves about who can oppose what Canadians support
20. answered
    Search and RescueMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly states service levels will remain unchanged and lists mitigation steps.The level of search and rescue service in Vancouver will not be affected and will remain the same.
21. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer addresses continued support for freshwater research but not the specific closure or fear-of-knowledge claim.Fisheries and Oceans Canada will continue to support freshwater research across Canada.
22. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer confirms the policy change on whole-lake research but does not address the broader accusation of ignoring caution.The department will no longer conduct research that requires whole-lake or whole-ecosystem manipulation.
23. answered
    Search and RescueMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states service levels remain the same and cites the new hovercraft.levels of search and rescue service in Vancouver will remain the same.
24. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats the service-level claim but does not address lack of consultation.we are very aware and we are convinced that search and rescue services in Vancouver will remain the same.
25. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains designations and funding but sidesteps the core claim of ignoring departmental recommendations.We received several nominations for cities that wanted to be listed as cultural capitals, but only a few can actually be named.
26. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Jonathan Tremblay (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the outcome and funding limits but does not address the claim of rule changes or favouritism.This year, Calgary and Niagara Falls were named cultural capitals.
27. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Claude Patry (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promises future details without confirming or denying impact on the Jonquière centre.We will be revealing more details on CRA's budget very soon.
28. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to address specific centres and defers to upcoming budget details.I cannot comment on rumour and speculation.
29. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is rhetorical and the answer attacks the Liberals rather than addressing EI policy.if that is the best the Liberals can do to come up with facts, then they are in sorry shape.
30. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is rhetorical and the answer pivots to job creation instead of seasonal worker protections.Our priorities are economic growth and job creation.
31. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists hearings held but does not address the decision to limit further inquiry.we have heard from the Auditor General three times, once for the report as a whole, once for the beginning of the chapter and once at the end of the chapter.
32. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats prior testimony points without addressing the call to reverse the shutdown decision.It is time to get on with writing the report.
33. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer insists on provincial jurisdiction despite the question explicitly preempting that excuse and focuses on lack of harm instead of regulation.This is a provincial matter, under provincial jurisdiction.
34. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response discusses Iran proliferation and a phone call instead of addressing implementation of the disarmament motion.I share the concern of the member opposite about nuclear disarmament.
35. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member's understanding rather than addressing impacts on seasonal industries or the request to drop the reform.clearly the hon. member does not understand the changes we are proposing.
36. deflected
    Points of OrderMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promises information later without addressing whether an appeal decision has been made.