House debates pooled pension plans bill amid opposition criticism

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1. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists general measures instead of addressing the specific plan for the smokestack pollution team or EPA monitoring.We will take no lessons from the NDP on this.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats general achievements and insults the asker rather than addressing the cuts or department contradictions.the only thing volcanic here is that member's temper.
3. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's tax plans instead of responding to the question about environmental reputation and shame.The Leader of the Opposition and the NDP wants to impose new taxes that will hurt Canada's economy and kill jobs.
4. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the NDP and lists general celebrations instead of explaining why changes proceed without review.the NDP is in no position to lecture us about the environment.
5. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer insults the question as twaddle and pivots to jobs without addressing the call for proper review of changes.I can only characterize the content of my colleague's question as sanctimonious twaddle.
6. misdirected
   The EnvironmentBob Rae (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal leadership and shifts to access to information instead of addressing the culture of intimidation.Perhaps you could ask some of his presumptive challengers to the Liberal leadership how they feel intimidated by the interim leader, Mr. Speaker.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentBob Rae (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains spending responsibility but avoids confirming agreement on the round table's closure reason.We need to have a prudent decline in public spending in order to achieve a balanced budget
8. misdirected
   41st General ElectionBob Rae (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal candidate and past scandals instead of addressing contempt of court or intimidation.the defeated Liberal candidate in that riding has demonstrated that he has no shame, this time by fundraising based on false allegations that he retracted in court.
9. misdirected
   The BudgetMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the NDP and reframes to job skills instead of addressing EI changes or parliamentary process.will the NDP finally climb down off of its high horse and actually work with us to help Canadians get back to work faster?
10. deflected
    Government SpendingMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates standard reporting processes without addressing the PBO's legal request or refusal claim.we will continue to report to Parliament through the normal means, including the estimates process, quarterly financial reports and the public accounts.
11. deflected
    Government SpendingMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats normal reporting channels and job numbers while avoiding the specific information withheld from the PBO.we will continue to report to Parliament through the normal means, including the estimates process, quarterly financial reports and the public accounts process.
12. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses the seven-point plan and oversight but does not identify the two other jets or explain their disappearance from consideration.the Government of Canada is taking action to ensure that due diligence, oversight and transparency are firmly embedded in the process to replace Canada's aging fighter jets.
13. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to general military modernization and insults the NDP instead of addressing an open competition or the other aircraft.The NDP should learn from our efforts to enable our men and women to not only do their jobs safely but also succeed at missions.
14. answered
    Ministerial ExpendituresMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly states that inappropriate costs were reimbursed, addressing the core of the expense question despite the loaded framing.All incremental costs that should not have been incurred, including transportation by car, have been reimbursed.
15. partly answered
    Ministerial ExpendituresMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer confirms repayment of inappropriate costs but does not detail the nature, timing or reasons for changes to specific claims.
16. misdirected
    Ministerial ExpendituresMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer restates repayment and then attacks the questioner's voting record on the gun registry instead of addressing ministerial accountability.The real question about accountability is that of this member who tells his electors one thing to get elected and then, on the gun registry, votes exactly the opposite way in this House.
17. misdirected
    Ministerial ExpendituresMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner personally instead of addressing the audit request.I do not know what answers that hon. member gives when he is trying to explain to his voters why he changes his position from what he says during an election to what he does in this House.
18. partly answered
    RCMPJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue and mentions upcoming legislation but does not detail actions for victims.We are going to be bringing in new legislation.
19. deflected
    CensusMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to census success and transparency without addressing the hypocrisy claim or jail penalties.Canadians voluntarily completed the census in greater numbers this time than in the past, because we decided to help Statistics Canada get in touch with Canadians and encourage them to complete the form.
20. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes facts and pivots to efficiency without addressing the political motivation or coastal community impact.I think my colleague has his facts wrong.
21. deflected
    International TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer denies the premise but does not confirm or deny the specific mandate on patent extensions.the hon. member is simply incorrect.
22. answered
    International TradeMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states that prices remain regulated by the existing board and will not change.This will not change under a free trade agreement with the European Union.
23. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Dan Harris (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists past tax measures but offers no plan addressing the specific plant closure or job losses.With respect to the manufacturing industry, it is important to note that, over the past few years, we have reduced its taxes.
24. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Dan Harris (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP policies and claims job creation without addressing the minister's riding or manufacturing collapse.we all know that the NDP's policies for more spending and higher taxes will not help Canada's manufacturing sector.
25. deflected
    Cluster MunitionsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates implementation and alignment with allies without addressing exemptions or specific criticisms.our legislation fully implements Canada's commitment to the convention and it is in line with our key allies including Australia and the United Kingdom.
26. deflected
    Cluster MunitionsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats prior claim of full implementation without engaging the quoted criticism or leadership question.our legislation fully implements Canada's commitment to the convention, and is in line with key allies', including Australia and the United Kingdom.
27. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends detention policy in general terms but does not address UN recommendations or promise revisions.We have created measures in Bill C-31 to ensure that Canada respects its obligations to protect refugees—meaning real victims of persecution.
28. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer asserts Canada's human-rights leadership and condemns torture without addressing specific UN concerns or actions taken.Canada is a world leader in the promotion and protection of human rights.
29. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains the policy goal of prioritizing Canadian workers but does not address infrastructure cuts or specific regional impacts raised.What we are trying to do is connect people who are unemployed with jobs in their field and in their geographic area.
30. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer denies claims and restates general policy without addressing skill-mismatch problems in the Mauricie region.The truth is that we are trying to connect unemployed workers with available jobs in their field of work and in their region.
31. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reframes cuts as focusing protection but does not address lack of consultation or outcry from provinces and groups.In a practical, sensible way, we are going to be focusing our protection on recreational, commercial and aboriginal fisheries and the science that supports them.
32. answered
    Search and RescueMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains the replacement search-and-rescue network serving Vancouver after the station closure.In the summer of 2013, Greater Vancouver will be served by the search and rescue station at Sea Island, auxiliary stations at Howe Sound and Deep Cove and a new inshore rescue boat station in the heart of the harbour.
33. partly answered
    ImmigrationJim Karygiannis (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the policy rationale for closure but ignores the specific claims of wasted renovation and lease costs.We now allow that to happen here in Canada, more easily and more efficiently, providing better customer service at a lower cost.
34. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Mr. Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses ongoing work with partners but avoids confirming or refuting the minister's prior safety statement or the new study findings.We continue to work with the Mercury Disability Board and the Government of Ontario to support the work of the board in addressing the issue of mercury contamination.
35. misdirected
    VeteransMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims the case was resolved then pivots to attacking the opposition for not supporting the budget instead of addressing systemic complaints.I would like to make a suggestion to the member opposite. If he really wants to help veterans, he should support the 2012 budget, which maintains all benefits for veterans.
36. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Bruce Hyer (Independent) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites overall broadband coverage and a spectrum auction but does not address reinstating the specific community access program.I can assure him that 98% of Canadian households have access to broadband Internet service.