Petitions take up largest share of Commons sitting as trade and accountability spark clashes

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   International TradeMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies commitments but pivots to attacking NDP ideology instead of addressing the specific yes/no demands on drugs and supply management.I know the depth of the NDP's ideological aversion to trade, but on this side of the House we believe very strongly that the Asia-Pacific region is a growing region.
2. deflected
   International TradeMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer flatly denies concessions but immediately shifts to repeating the same attack on NDP trade views without engaging the question of what was given up.I am well aware of the NDP's aversion to any kind of international trade.
3. deflected
   International TradeMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims Canada defends its interests but avoids all specific yes/no questions and pivots to past trade successes and NDP criticism.I know the NDP thinks we can ignore the world of trade, but that is not the economic reality.
4. misdirected
   Government AccountabilityMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the question of internal Conservative disagreement by citing an old all-party report instead of addressing current positions.This seems to be a general consensus in this House.
5. deflected
   Government AccountabilityMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats reliance on the old report and avoids repeating accusations outside the House or providing examples as challenged.We are relying on an all party unanimous report from a committee of this Parliament that said that the Parliamentary Budget Officer's approach was inconsistent with the act governing his position.
6. deflected
   Government AccountabilityBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the office was created by the government but does not explain how the PBO is or is not overstepping the mandate described in the 2006 plan.As usual, we will give all the information to parliamentarians through the regular means.
7. deflected
   Government AccountabilityBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again references familiarity with the mandate but provides no clarification on whether timely information is being supplied as required by the act.In terms of specific information, we give information to all parliamentarians on a complete and timely basis.
8. partly answered
   Federal Election DateBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the conflict with provincial elections and states a proposal will be brought forward, but does not specify any new date or confirm the 2015 plan.We are talking to our friends in the provinces about how to resolve this.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists unrelated achievements and attacks the award instead of addressing obstruction of negotiations.We are world leaders in environmental stewardship. We should be taking pride in this instead of taking pride in awards that are presented by false organizations.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes parkland and emissions stats while ignoring the specific fossil award and budget bill criticism.Our government understands that we can have environmental stewardship and economic growth, a principle the NDP does not understand.
11. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses pipeline safety steps but deflects on the northern gateway review cuts by noting provincial jurisdiction.Our government is taking steps to enhance pipeline safety. We are doubling the number of audits, increasing the number of annual inspections by 50% and penalizing those who break our laws.
12. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats safety investments and technology claims without addressing cabinet override powers or inspection failures.No project will go ahead unless it is safe for Canadians.
13. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer asserts no impact on rescue services but avoids addressing specific station closures and response delays.Canadians can be assured that the efficiencies planned will have no impact on the world-class rescue services that Canadians from coast to coast to coast have come to rely on.
14. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates efficiencies and safety priority without addressing lack of consultation or responsibility for cuts.This is a top priority of the Canadian Coast Guard and it is something that Canadians want us to do: provide service and save Canadian tax dollars at the same time.
15. misdirected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition for raising the case in the House and pivots to unrelated mental health investments instead of document release.What is unfortunate is that the member and members of the opposition continue to argue this case on the floor of the House of Commons rather than letting the Military Police Complaints Commission do its important work.
16. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the member of falsehoods and selectively quotes experts rather than explaining withheld documents on the suicide case.None of what he said is actually true. Again, arguing the facts of this case on the floor of the House of Commons is completely inappropriate.
17. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner for interference instead of addressing the specific decisions and rationale requested.Why does he want to interfere with a public hearing by playing out the facts of the case before the House of Commons before the hearing has reached its conclusions?
18. deflected
    EthicsMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer criticizes the questioner's motives and privilege without committing to appear or addressing the allegations.we all know why this member wants to drag his smears before a parliamentary committee.
19. deflected
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the policy on raising eligibility age but ignores the ad spending and tax grab premise entirely.once again I will state in this House that there will be no reductions in seniors' pensions.
20. deflected
    Search and RescueHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer asserts no safety impact and mentions funding but does not address the call to reverse the base closures.the changes that were proposed to move the Canadian Coast Guard would not impact on the safety of mariners in any way, shape or form.
21. deflected
    International TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to general trade priorities without explaining the two-year delay or concessions made for TPP entry.I wish that member would join with us in building economic prosperity, rather than shooting from the sidelines.
22. misdirected
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's ideology and voting record instead of disclosing what is on the negotiating table.
23. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer acknowledges ongoing work on wait times and notes funding increases but does not explain the broken promises.we have made progress working with the provinces and the territories on wait times, but there is obviously still room for improvement in the health care system.
24. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses provincial transfers and investments but does not outline specific new plans for wait times or health accord commitments.we have been working with the provinces. We have increased the transfers to the provinces, which the Liberal Party cut back in the day.
25. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends policy and attacks NDP stance instead of addressing birth locations or reversing cuts.
26. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reiterates policy details without responding to the epilepsy medication question or parents.we will not continue to give federal health insurance to rejected failed asylum claimants
27. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains coverage limits but avoids addressing PTSD treatment or reversing the decision.we are eliminating coverage for some of the supplementary insurance that is not available to Canadian taxpayers.
28. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to praising Canada's refugee record and attacks NDP instead of addressing detention policy or UNHCR concerns.the NDP is always attacking Canada's generosity.
29. partly answered
    International Co-operationMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses OECD report positives but ignores leadership critique and firing the minister.It also praises Canada for its international aid programs.
30. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer agrees on recognition but does not commit to fixing the specific cairn or working with the council.We are going across the country, looking for projects around the country, like this one
31. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims local support and restates job priorities without justifying changes to listed groups.the individuals who live in my riding of Simcoe—Grey are delighted with these changes.
32. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Réjean Genest (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to job creation stats and seasonal industry support without addressing wage lowering or tourism staff shortages.Our government's top priority is the economy.
33. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific questions on review scope, bond, and anti-competitive measures by citing protocol and deferring to the Competition Bureau.The member opposite, spending all those years in government, should know the protocol that is involved.
34. partly answered
    PensionsMr. Marc-André Morin (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is a rhetorical attack rather than a request for information, while the answer explains the policy change without engaging the loaded premise.In order to maintain the sustainability of OAS, the age of eligibility will be gradually increased from 65 to 67, from 2023 to 2029.
35. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the direct question about the airport project's status by criticizing the NDP on jurisdiction instead of confirming government support.Of course, the NDP does not understand what jurisdiction means because they never act within it.
36. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The question embeds accusations of broken promises and sarcasm, while the answer ignores the specific ship reassignment and pivots to general fleet renewal.we have made major investments in the Canadian Coast Guard and continue to do so.