Tories move to end CP Rail strike with back-to-work bill

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the premise without addressing the 30% pay cut or forcing workers into precarious jobs.Of course, EI will be there for people who cannot find a job.
2. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the question about beneficiaries and pivots to unrelated job creation statistics.Canada has the best track record for job creation of all G8 nations.
3. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates job creation claims instead of addressing the pay cut or EI access issue.We have 750,000 more people working today than we did during the recession.
4. partly answered
   PensionMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses OAS sustainability but ignores the specific claim of robbing seniors for F-35 costs.the old age security program is not sustainable in the long term.
5. deflected
   Government PoliciesMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the PBO information request and legal obligation by listing other reporting methods.we will continue to report to Parliament and through Parliament to Canadians through the normal means
6. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims frequent meetings with premiers but does not address a specific meeting on EI reforms.I meet with premiers all the time.
7. deflected
   Employment InsuranceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the direct request to meet premiers and shifts to general job creation policy.We want to make it possible for Canadians to fill existing positions.
8. deflected
   Employment InsuranceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the changes via employer support without addressing withdrawal or building consensus.these changes are widely supported by employers.
9. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the opposition of preferring foreign workers instead of addressing EI reform impacts on salaries.why does the opposition want to give jobs to foreign workers rather than to Canadians?
10. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the job notification plan without addressing access issues for poor families or tourism communities.We will notify them so that they can have jobs that pay more than employment insurance.
11. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains helping workers find jobs but avoids the question on consultations and harm to rural communities.we are working on helping rural Canadians find jobs that they may not be aware of in their areas.
12. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The response focuses on benefits of changes without addressing the request for public consultations with affected parties.we are supporting those provinces. We would help their workers, particularly their seasonal workers, become aware of jobs that are available to them
13. answered
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states actions taken to audit expenditures and add oversight at the Old Port.We have asked the Auditor General to do an audit of these expenditures, and he has agreed to do so.
14. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends appointments by attacking the NDP's practices rather than addressing Conservative board appointments.We can find a number of its former candidates employed in political jobs.
15. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the specific incident with an audit and oversight but does not address restoring an ethical culture broadly.we have asked the Auditor General to do an audit and we appreciate that he has accepted to do that.
16. misdirected
    Labour RelationsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses CP Rail negotiations instead of the Aveos situation and interventionism raised in the question.both parties have been unable to conclude a deal in the case of CP Rail
17. deflected
    PensionsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the pension attack by claiming neutrality and attacking the opposition instead of addressing the legislation's impact.We are not the ones taking sides. I do not think the opposition can say the same thing.
18. deflected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists meetings but ignores the transparency demand and accuses the opposition of games.It is time to get going and for the opposition to quit playing political games and get this report written.
19. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses search and rescue plans but does not address extending the NRC review process to CF-18 replacement.We will continue responsible management of this file, including consultations with industry.
20. partly answered
    RCMPMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concern and mentions upcoming legislation on discipline but provides no concrete current plan.There are a number of measures that the RCMP are taking, the commissioner specifically.
21. partly answered
    RCMPMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes concern and future legislation but does not address the specific case or immediate action.We will be bringing forward legislation in respect to discipline in the RCMP and I hope the member will support these important initiatives.
22. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats prior meetings and accepts recommendations but sidesteps the secrecy and cover-up accusation.We accept the Auditor General's recommendations and we look forward to the committee's report.
23. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites answered questions and a seven-point plan but does not explain refusals to follow policy or allow open scrutiny.In response to concerns raised by the Auditor General, we have undertaken a seven point plan to guide the replacement of Canada's aging CF-18s
24. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the changes by listing benefits but ignores the former ministers' criticism and the call to stand up for communities.The opposition likes to ignore the many massive improvements we are making to the act, such as identifying ecological sensitive areas
25. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists unrelated investments instead of addressing cuts or the why question.this government has made and continues to make massive investments in science.
26. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes exploration licences and economic activity without addressing the research centre cuts or policy basis.Yes, indeed, we put out some exploration licences.
27. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly rebuts the premise about monitoring cuts and explains alternative sources.Information that is relevant to our government's development of industrial smoke stack emissions regulation is available through a variety of sources, including the provinces and industry itself.
28. deflected
    The BudgetHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to overall budget strategy and jobs agenda without addressing specific program cuts.This is part of our long-term jobs and growth strategy that the Minister of Finance ably put forward in budget 2012.
29. answered
    The BudgetRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the RDSP issue by noting budget provisions and past consultations.There are some provisions in the budget this year, and I hope that the hon. member will look at the budget bill that is before the House now that addresses some of the revisions
30. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights past investments but does not address the timing or replacement of the Build Canada fund.We implemented the rebate of the excise tax on gasoline.
31. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mentions ongoing discussions but pivots to criticizing the NDP voting record.What is very difficult to understand is that the NDP voted against everything we set up for municipalities.
32. misdirected
    Public SafetyJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the asker's past caucus actions instead of addressing the disciplinary rule update.those are amazing comments coming from a member who sat in a caucus that shut down the depot in Regina and stopped the training of RCMP officers.
33. deflected
    Public SafetyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is a bare denial statement with no ask, and the answer shifts to unrelated work with the commissioner.Mr. Speaker, as I indicated to my colleagues in the NDP, I have been working diligently with the commissioner—
34. partly answered
    PovertyMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing programs and spending but does not commit to new action on the UN convention request.In fact, the percentage of children in poverty is half under our government of what it was under the Liberals.
35. answered
    Disaster AssistanceMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states readiness to assist under the existing federal program once requested.The Government of Canada stands ready to assist should we be requested to do so.
36. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise and blames Liberals instead of addressing the transfer-to-Quebec proposal.The Liberals are the ones who looted the employment insurance fund, and we are the ones who have introduced a new system to make sure there is a balance between premiums paid and spending.