NDP motion on economic risks takes up nearly half of Commons sitting

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains EI policy changes without addressing whether the PM agrees EI incentivizes unemployment.Our objective is to ensure that Canadians are given the opportunity to work.
2. deflected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to job creation record instead of addressing how listed policies help unemployed workers.Canadians are well aware that this country has a superior track record when it comes to job creation for unemployed workers.
3. misdirected
   Federal-Provincial RelationsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the opposition leader's meeting record rather than addressing the PM's meetings with premiers.What is interesting is actually the Leader of the Opposition
4. partly answered
   Foreign InvestmentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the review process and net benefit but does not engage with human rights or environmental concerns raised.Canada's investment review process is sound.
5. deflected
   Foreign InvestmentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists criteria and directs to Google instead of addressing public consultations or nationalization concerns.Simply Google the Investment Canada Act and they will be able to find those criteria.
6. deflected
   Employment InsuranceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates general goal without addressing whether changes create an underground economy.That is our objective and we will continue to work toward it.
7. deflected
   Employment InsuranceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer contrasts old and new systems but avoids addressing the claim of increased underground economy.unemployed workers will now keep 50¢ of every dollar they earn.
8. deflected
   Employment InsuranceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats benefits of part-time work without addressing the PM's alleged quote or abandonment of vulnerable.I can assure members that the vast majority of Canadians who are on EI will be better off when they work part-time.
9. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the procurement secretariat and due diligence without addressing the specific safety concerns about single-engine aircraft.No money has been spent on the purchase of any new fighter aircraft, and no money will be spent until the secretariat independently verifies the cost and the requirements to replace our CF-18s.
10. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the secretariat and Auditor General without addressing the specific safety concerns about single-engine aircraft.The Auditor General has told us that we are on the right track and that we are taking steps in the right direction.
11. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the secretariat's role without addressing the call for an open competition or the physics of engine failure.This secretariat is in place to ensure there is full transparency and due diligence while we move forward to make a decision about replacing our CF-18s.
12. misdirected
    Chief Electoral OfficerMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP on past donations instead of addressing the deadline for expanding the Chief Electoral Officer's powers.This is going to be a challenging position for him because it was his party, the NDP, that had to return hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal donations from unions.
13. misdirected
    Chief Electoral OfficerMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP on union donations instead of addressing the missed deadline for expanding the Chief Electoral Officer's powers.However, I want to remind the hon. member that hundreds of thousands of dollars in sponsorship was given by their big union bosses in the unions.
14. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP on union donations and questions the member's federalism instead of addressing tightening ethics rules.I have a very specific question for the hon. member.
15. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer questions the member's position on Quebec and Canada instead of addressing the ethics and conflict of interest concerns raised.Does he believe that his province should be in the country or out of the country?
16. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's position on Canada instead of addressing the call to close loopholes in the Lobbying Act.On that side of the House there are people who have supported parties that do not believe in Canada.
17. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer affirms ethics then pivots to attack opposition funding instead of addressing the lobbying incidents.That same act also banned explicitly union contributions. Over five years that party accepted $340,000 in illegal union money.
18. answered
    PensionsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states there will be no separate bill and explains the chosen vehicle.I can inform the hon. member that we will not have a separate stand-alone bill when it comes to MP pensions or salaries.
19. deflected
    Employment InsuranceWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the specific clawback example and shifts to general policy goals without addressing the claimant's situation.Our country cannot afford that. We have a shortage of skills and labour right across the country in a wide range of sectors, industries and professions.
20. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats the majority claim without engaging the median-income data or penalty threshold presented.I can assure all Canadians that the vast majority of people who are working while on an EI claim will indeed be better off.
21. deflected
    Consumer Product SafetyMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights removals and spending but does not address the reported 57% drop in tests.Thanks to Health Canada's work, we saw close to 250 dangerous products removed from Canadian shelves just last year.
22. deflected
    Consumer Product SafetyMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists legislative powers granted but avoids the question on fewer inspectors and enforcement.Our government gave Health Canada the power to recall dangerous products.
23. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.Answer affirms consultation and balance but gives no assurance on drug prices.We continue to consult with the provinces and territories to ensure that the interests of Canadians are reflected in our negotiations with the European Union.
24. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states prices are regulated by the board but does not confirm whether the deal will raise costs.The prices charged for patented medicines sold in Canada are regulated by the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board.
25. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as imaginary and attacks the opposition instead of clarifying the policy.the whole issue of owner-operator fleet separation is a figment of the opposition's imagination.
26. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids direct answer on policy support by listing past actions and attacking opposition.this side of the House has always stood on the side of fishermen and will continue to do so, unlike the opposition.
27. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Responds by defending changes but does not specify consultation details or timeline.we will continue to engage with fishermen and people in the fishing industry across the country.
28. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Provides some info on process but does not fully address the criticism of post-legislation consultation.We are continuing that process. We will be discussing this with people across the country and various groups.
29. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses the ice report and cites progress on targets but does not address commissioner's deficiencies.With regard to our climate change policy and reduction of greenhouse gases, I think my colleague must have missed our report just last month that reported we are now more than 50% of the way to achieving our 2020 Copenhagen reduction target.
30. deflected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the safety question and pivots to the secretariat's role without addressing F-35 specifics.the member knows that the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat has been set up to ensure full transparency and due diligence in the replacement of our CF-18s.
31. deflected
    PensionsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids yes/no on retirement age by noting provincial consent and shifting to OAS viability.I would think that from her previous life the hon. member would know that no changes can be made to the Canada pension plan without the consent of the provinces.
32. deflected
    PensionsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Repeats provincial consent point and avoids confirming or denying plans on retirement age.the hon. member should know that no changes could be made to the Canada pension plan without the agreement of the provinces and territories.
33. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mr. Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the negotiation status but avoids committing to funding by October 1.Canada has made a fair offer to the first nation and we urge the chief to reconsider that offer.
34. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Mr. Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the member's voting record rather than addressing the oil and gas rights transfer.it is another "gotcha" moment from the member for Western Arctic.
35. deflected
    PovertyMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past measures and criticizes NDP votes instead of outlining new concrete steps.Its hypocrisy is, quite frankly, breathtaking.
36. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Bruce Hyer (Independent) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights awards and past achievements without addressing a rethink of policies.The policies that this government has put in place have helped businesses employ 770,000 Canadians that were not employed before the recession.
37. partly answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the request for collaboration and references one bill but shifts focus to government priorities.Yesterday, we were able to pass Bill C-42, Enhancing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Accountability Act , at second reading