Commons marks National Aboriginal Day amid clashes over F-35s and housing

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the call to replace the minister or specific F-35 criticisms by restating unrelated procurement timelines.the government has not yet purchased the F-35.
2. misdirected
   Official LanguagesMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's candidate choices instead of addressing funding cuts to French-language newspapers.Also unprecedented is the fact that the NDP fields unilingual candidates in francophone ridings.
3. deflected
   EthicsMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the list of ethics failures and pivots to praising legislative productivity and economic performance.Canadians elected us to focus on jobs, growth and long-term prosperity.
4. deflected
   EthicsMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer sidesteps the call to learn from legislative fiascos by touting budget outcomes and attacking NDP tax policies.So instead of engaging in useless political rhetoric—like the NDP members who want to increase taxes—and dragging out the legislative process, which prevents us from getting anything done, we have delivered, with an excellent track record that is very positive for the Canadian economy.
5. deflected
   EthicsMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer evades the question about cabinet chaos by shifting to constituent visits and economic measures while criticizing NDP policies.We have made targeted investments that show promise for research and innovation in order to make our economy more productive and innovative.
6. partly answered
   HousingBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the mortgage rule changes but does not admit the 2006 policy was a mistake.the Minister of Finance announced four different changes to rules for government-backed mortgage insurance.
7. deflected
   HousingBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids acknowledging responsibility for debt increases by comparing Canada's debt levels favorably to other countries.It should be noted that the federal government's debt, and that of the country in general, is one of the lowest of developed economies.
8. answered
   Aboriginal AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the Haldimand Tract claim by confirming ongoing negotiations and noting specific claims progress.the Government of Canada has been in negotiations with its partners on this for some years now, and we will continue to work productively with our partners to try to resolve this dispute.
9. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP voting record rather than addressing targets, assessments, scientists or Rio.It voted against clean tech funding.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats NDP voting criticism and lists programs without addressing the unspent fund or greenwashing claim.I believe if we checked the record over the last few years for any sort of green infrastructure funding or anything that would support the environment, we would see that the NDP voted against it.
11. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the freeze, meetings and realignment of the youth program funding.We are working with the executive director.
12. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites the executive director's approval but does not explain why the freeze occurred or why action was delayed.The executive director of the National Association of Friendship Centres has called our current approach the right approach.
13. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Jonathan Genest-Jourdain (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes the national mould strategy and homes built or renovated.Since we formed government, we have built or renovated approximately 30,000 homes on reserves.
14. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer details specific actions taken in Attawapiskat despite the loaded premise of incompetence.In very short order, we put 22 new homes into that community.
15. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as overblown rhetoric and cites retailer savings without addressing broader northern food access failures.the NDP is full of overblown rhetoric.
16. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the program and calls complaints illegitimate without addressing specific high prices or poverty.these complaints are illegitimate.
17. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question demands the minister resign rather than seek information, and the answer lists spending without addressing the demand.
18. deflected
    Shipbuilding IndustryMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks for delivery timelines on multiple delayed projects, but the answer only praises the shipbuilding selection process.This is a long-term industrial strategy.
19. misdirected
    Government AccountabilityJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the pattern of PBO accuracy and instead attacks a Liberal MP for past comments.Who said that? It was the Liberal member for St. Paul's
20. answered
    Search and RescueStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks whether the Quebec City centre will stay open, and the answer directly states the changes will preserve service levels.The changes we are proposing would have no effect on the services being provided.
21. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question accuses irresponsibility over F-35 procurement; the answer lists future steps without accepting or rejecting responsibility.we take responsibility in terms of meeting all the recommendations that the Auditor General has outlined in his report.
22. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question asks if a new minister is needed; the answer repeats the secretariat announcement without addressing ministerial change.This arm's-length secretariat will ensure that the due diligence, oversight and transparency will be performed for this acquisition.
23. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question mocks procurement confusion; the answer attacks the opposition and the member personally instead of clarifying accountability.I can say who is not supporting the military and it is that member and his party.
24. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question demands an end to the procurement comedy; the answer pivots to praising past Conservative investments and attacking the prior Liberal government.I am proud to be part of a government that has brought the Canadian Forces out of decade of darkness under the previous Liberal government to a decade of delivery under a caring, compassionate, Conservative government.
25. deflected
    Government ProgramsMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to past broadband programs and attacks the NDP voting record instead of justifying ending the community access program.Unprecedented amounts of money have been invested, but, hypocritical as always, the NDP voted against that investment.
26. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses general military investment and taxpayer respect without addressing the specific job cuts at the Saint-Jean base.At the same time, we need to ensure our economy is balanced, while making important decisions that respect Canadian taxpayers.
27. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes part-time work incentives and poverty stats instead of addressing the claim of forcing 30% lower pay via EI rules.We are ensuring that whenever people on EI are working, even part-time, that they are going to be better off than if not working, than if they were just on EI.
28. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Denis Blanchette (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights child poverty reduction and tax cuts rather than explaining why families are not benefiting from economic policies or the 30% pay cut claim.There is a quarter of a million fewer children in poverty than there was under the previous Liberal government.
29. deflected
    Parks CanadaMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer boasts about park protection and accuses the opposition of poor fiscal management instead of addressing cuts to northern park funding.one could say that its ability to manage the economy is like a dine and dash: order the most expensive thing on a menu and then stick someone else with the bill.
30. partly answered
    Parks CanadaMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states ongoing commitment to heritage protection and budget measures but does not commit to reviewing the specific Pointe-au-Père decision.We maintain funding and we maintain staff to ensure that those artifacts, those facilities are well protected and well maintained.
31. partly answered
    Multiple SclerosisMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details MS research funding and monitoring but does not commit to a health committee investigation of CIHR handling.Over the past five years we have invested more than $27 million in MS research, and we are supporting the development of an MS monitoring system
32. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims investments in science and attacks NDP voting record instead of justifying cuts to specific institutions and muzzling of scientists.but every time we put forward more investments for our scientists, for our students, for our researchers, the NDP votes against those things.
33. deflected
    PensionsMr. Alain Giguère (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates sustainability talking points without addressing the F-35 funding claim or the two-year benefit reduction accusation.There will be no reductions for individuals.
34. deflected
    Quebec NationMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights past resolutions and open federalism but evades a direct promise about future measures against Quebec interests.it is unbelievable to hear questions like this one.
35. deflected
    Business of the HouseMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question offers thanks and well-wishes rather than seeking an answer, and the response shifts to listing government accomplishments.On this side, we will not be taking time off.
36. misdirected
    Business of the HouseMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is a statement of thanks with no query, and the response immediately moves to end discussion without engagement.Mr. Speaker, I ask that you proceed immediately.