NDP motion calls on government to drop employment insurance changes

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   The BudgetMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses study volume but avoids the request to split the bill.in fact, the particular set of changes in the economic action plan will have more committee study than any budget bill in recent history by quite a magnitude.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Ignores the specific claims about cabinet overrides and science to restate party differences.The NDP thinks it is not possible to protect the environment and that it is necessary to shut down all the industries in Canada.
3. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Turns to correcting a charity status detail instead of addressing public protests or listening.if the NDP member had bothered to check, he would see that the National Citizens Coalition is not a registered charity.
4. answered
   The EnvironmentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states the ministers already appeared and provided two hours of testimony.on the first day that the subcommittee met to consider Bill C-38 , all three ministers met, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans , the Minister of Natural Resources and I.
5. deflected
   The BudgetMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Notes prior appearances and criticizes opposition attendance rather than addressing refusal to return.That is the important part. They have provided information. They have answered questions.
6. partly answered
   National DefenceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Notes the process origin but does not engage with the call to revisit mission needs before 2020.the process began in 1997, during the previous Liberal government, so I do not know why the leader of the Liberal Party would be calling upon me to revisit all of that.
7. deflected
   National DefenceBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Attacks the question with a submarine example and avoids addressing the Auditor General contradiction.We have taken a look at the purchase of the submarines; is he serious?
8. deflected
   National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Restates general commitment without addressing the call for open competition.the Minister of Public Works is committed to improving and optimizing military procurement to ensure that the Canadian economy, Canadian industry and Canadian jobs can benefit.
9. deflected
   Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). loaded question.The answer quotes an old policy document instead of addressing the direct challenge to affirm the minister's duty.It states, "The policy applies to those habitats directly or indirectly supporting those fish stocks or populations that sustain commercial, recreational or Native fishing activities of benefit to Canadians."
10. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates government talking points on certainty and conservation without engaging the request to split the bill.what we are doing is making changes that would provide greater certainty, consistency and clarity for Canadians, including conservation groups, land owners, municipalities and the provinces.
11. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again quotes the 1986 policy to justify the approach rather than responding to the call to withdraw the changes.In accordance with this philosophy, the policy will not necessarily be applied to all places where fish are found in Canada, but it will be applied as required in support of fisheries resource conservation.
12. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the premise of duplication by referencing prior legislative improvements but does not explain the real reason for the changes.I remind my colleague opposite that legislative improvements to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act in 2010 did go some distance toward eliminating duplication in environmental assessments.
13. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the purpose of EI without addressing ownership of the fund or the claim of dismantling programs.the employment insurance system is there for people who lose their job through no fault of their own.
14. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the question's accuracy and pivots to skills shortages instead of addressing reduced coverage or wage cuts.what is really outrageous is the lack of truth in that question.
15. misdirected
    Employment EquityMs. Isabelle Morin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives a general statement on fairness without engaging the specific concern about employment equity measures being cut.our priority as a government is fairness and equality in the hiring of employees.
16. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise as fact-free and shifts to work incentives rather than addressing the wage-cut spiral or original-wage base.
17. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to federal contractors program modernization without addressing the repeal or wage impacts.The amendment is to improve the design and delivery of the federal contractors program by raising contract thresholds and streamlining program requirements.
18. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins attacking the Liberal record instead of responding to the F-35 competition call.
19. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the silencing question and pivots to unrelated voter or Liberal criticism.It is not the Liberal Party that is blacking out their website.
20. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the Act's age but evades the habitat protection and bill-burial concerns.It was originally written in 1868, and that is even a few years before the member for Cardigan arrived here.
21. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses repayment of improper costs but omits why claims were altered.all incremental costs that should not have been expensed, including extraneous car service, et cetera, have been repaid.
22. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats repayment without explaining claim changes or prior amounts.The minister has already answered the question.
23. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates repayment but avoids detailing what the minister is hiding or why claims changed.the minister has answered this question many times, and I think I have answered it many times.
24. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to comparing travel costs with Liberals instead of addressing accountability or claim alterations.ministers on this side of the House spend far less on travel than predecessor Liberal governments spent
25. deflected
    Mining IndustryMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises general Canadian mining practices and the CSR process without addressing the specific refusal to participate or plans for stricter standards.The corporate social responsibility counsellor's review process is a common sense approach that enjoys broad support.
26. deflected
    Mining IndustryMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rejects the premise and shifts to unrelated government initiatives and local authorities rather than addressing CSR reform.I reject the premise of the member's question.
27. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly references specific diplomatic contacts made with the British Foreign Secretary and the Russian ambassador regarding Syria.Last night I met the Russian ambassador at a social event and indicated that I would be keen to get together with him in short order to discuss the situation in Syria.
28. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions general involvement with allies and the Friends of Syria group but deflects with a partisan rebuke instead of detailing Russia-specific efforts.it is regrettable that the member opposite is taking a partisan approach to this issue.
29. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains EI rules and job-search support without addressing the Prime Minister's alleged comments or impacts on workers.EI, as members know, is a federal program that is designed to help provide financial support to people when they look for a job, when it is not their fault, but it is a temporary mechanism to provide them with support while they look for another job.
30. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins explaining efficiencies and administrative centres but does not commit to keeping the jobs in St. John's or address the misuse-of-power claim.our government is committed to finding efficiencies that are moderate and balanced.
31. deflected
    Rail TransportationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past investments in VIA Rail without addressing the announced service cuts or budget reductions.This government has invested almost $1 billion in VIA Rail.
32. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates general support and investment for VIA without engaging the criticism of service cuts or lack of a national strategy.We have invested in VIA Rail to build vital infrastructure, create jobs and improve passenger service.
33. deflected
    Government ProgramsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific question on reversing cuts to the Rural Secretariat and instead offers general praise for rural Canadians.We anticipate their needs, we love what they do and we continue to celebrate it on this side of the House.
34. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Jonathan Tremblay (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the question on employment insurance changes and pivots to job creation statistics.on this side of the House, we believe that the best way to help people is to give them a real job.
35. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains that the organization itself requested to wind down, addressing the funding cut query.the members of the National Aboriginal Health Organization wrote me a letter in the fall of last year to wind down the National Aboriginal Health Organization.
36. partly answered
    Cultural HeritageMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses storage and location of artifacts but does not confirm any timeline or commitment to keep them in place.Parks Canada is working to find appropriate locations in the province of Quebec, as close to their natural locations as possible.
37. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides the requested schedule for the week and upcoming bills.this afternoon, we will continue with the NDP's opposition day motion.
38. deflected
    Importation of Intoxicating Liquors ActMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids responding to the motion and instead notes ongoing negotiations between parties.I am not advised that it has been finally concluded.
39. deflected
    Importation of Intoxicating Liquors ActMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the proposed motion by citing lack of consensus and prior party discussions.I would like an opportunity for us to again come to a discussion and an understanding that everybody is on the same page before we start launching motions without consensus.