Helping Families in Need Act advances to committee after broad support

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1. deflected
   The EconomyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights economic stats and policy commitments but ignores the question about listening to business leaders instead of lecturing.Canada's economic performance continues to be far superior to that of most other developed countries.
2. deflected
   The EconomyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer praises investment climate and then pivots to attacking the NDP platform rather than addressing corporate tax cuts or idle capital.again today, an international organization said that Canada was one of the best places in the world to invest in.
3. deflected
   The EconomyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites growth and tax cuts while attacking the NDP instead of explaining any plan to change course on corporate tax policy.Taxes are down not just for business, they are down for individuals, they are down for families.
4. deflected
   Foreign InvestmentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer asserts the government acts in the national interest and attacks the NDP rather than addressing calls for clearer foreign-ownership rules.our government will always act in the best interests of the country.
5. misdirected
   Foreign InvestmentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to attacking the NDP's carbon tax and trade stance instead of responding to concerns about foreign ownership of resources.they tell us that they are very afraid of the proposed NDP carbon tax, $21 billion of revenue.
6. partly answered
   Government AccountabilityMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the secrecy claim by noting the committee was publicly announced but does not address access to information on cuts or F-35 costs.I am chairing a new cabinet committee which was announced in a news release by the Prime Minister's Office.
7. partly answered
   Government AccountabilityMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer describes standard reporting mechanisms but does not address the specific refusal to provide information to the Parliamentary Budget Officer or on F-35 costs.we will continue to report to Parliament in the usual ways, including the estimates, quarterly financial reports and the review of public accounts.
8. deflected
   Foreign InvestmentMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer asserts the government acts in the national interest and attacks the Liberals rather than addressing transparency on the Nexen deal.The Liberal Party, Mr. Canada, never turned any single deal in the country.
9. answered
   Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly counters the accusation by detailing how the new rules increase retained earnings for part-time work.For example, Tracy, who receives $264 a week in employment insurance benefits, works three days a week and earns $12 an hour.
10. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The response dismisses regional seasonal concerns without addressing the specific economic dependencies raised.If seasonal workers cannot find another job, then employment insurance will be there for them, as it always has been.
11. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the temporary nature of the pilot project tied to the recession conditions.Those programs were meant to be only temporary.
12. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The response shifts to general labour shortages and system changes without addressing maternity benefits specifically.The changes we are making are going to help most Canadians be better off when they work than when they do not.
13. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Jonathan Tremblay (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing the NDP's voting record instead of responding to the mayor's concerns about community survival.Unfortunately, the NDP voted against all our initiatives.
14. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes past support and intent to help job searches in field but does not address the specific impact on project-based workers.We are going to help them look for those jobs in their field.
15. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The response highlights job creation and programs while attacking the NDP vote rather than addressing EI cuts' effect on youth.Unfortunately, once again, big surprise, the NDP voted against those efforts to help our young people.
16. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on foreign worker programs and consultations with sector leaders without addressing EI changes or local grower input.We have assured them that there will be no changes to this program.
17. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to job creation stats instead of addressing the specific budget reduction and its impact on claimants.Our priority for this country is job creation and the growth of our economy.
18. misdirected
    Foreign InvestmentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Liberal record rather than clarifying the net benefit criteria for the Nexen deal.I must remind my colleague that the Liberal Party never turned down a single deal in the past.
19. deflected
    Employment InsuranceGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the specific pay stub reduction example and pivots to general EI improvements and job alerts.Under the new system, he will be able to keep $225.
20. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly compares clawback rules but does not address the accusation of encouraging under-the-table work.Now, a claimant who works more than one day gets to keep 50% of his earnings.
21. deflected
    Food SafetyMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends inspector hiring and legislation but avoids explaining contradictory statements or the U.S. decertification timing.We have hired an additional 700 new food inspectors since 2006, including 170 dedicated to the meat lines.
22. deflected
    Food SafetyMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats food safety priority and attacks NDP voting record instead of addressing the U.S. notification delay or illness investigations.The NDP members have already said they will be voting against the safe food for Canadians act.
23. partly answered
    PensionsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer confirms alignment with private sector but does not give a yes/no on raising the retirement age to 67.the question is about bringing public sector pensions in line with the private sector, to ensure that the plans in the public sector are sustainable in the long term.
24. deflected
    PensionsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses sustainability and attacks NDP but provides no timeline or confirmation on raising retirement age for public servants.Yes, it is another challenge, but the NDP and their union buddies want the status quo.
25. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the consultation timing question with a clear explanation.In answer to her direct question, until the legislation was tabled it would have been inappropriate for us to consult.
26. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates committee reviews and law improvements without addressing the science question.The improvements and strengthening that we brought forward in CEAA 2012 are there for all Canadians to see.
27. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains project focus but avoids why the specific plant assessment changed abruptly.CEAA 2012 provides for the Government of Canada and the Environmental Assessment Agency to focus on the large and most significant projects
28. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP broadly and shifts to unrelated topics like trade and energy instead of addressing the Oshawa process.the NDP members are always negative.
29. partly answered
    Food SafetyMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer covers CFIA actions and new legislation but does not address reliance on U.S. inspectors or trivializing risks.Canadian consumers can be assured that they are a priority for us when it comes to food safety.
30. deflected
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes PRPPs and criticizes opposition voting but ignores the Towers Watson study and pension security concerns.We have put forward an option that provides a pension for them which they can contribute to.
31. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer redirects blame to NDP committee members and House leader rather than addressing the motion or rights question.the New Democrats were part of the subcommittee that allowed this matter to come before Parliament.
32. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks NDP positions on unrelated issues like carbon tax instead of addressing cabinet votes or election promises.That is all I can say to the member.
33. misdirected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific directives about the ombudsman and vets while attacking the opposition's record.Unlike the member and his party who brought about a decade of darkness, we are bringing a decade of delivery.
34. deflected
    PrivacyMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids any timeline and instead blames the opposition for delays.As soon as the opposition is ready to move forward, we can introduce it and move ahead.
35. deflected
    Quebec City ArmouryMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises the project but provides no information on plans, costs, or timeline for the ceremony.We are supporting local jobs in Quebec City and allowing people to enjoy the armoury for years to come.
36. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Bruce Hyer (Independent) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses scrutiny of the deal but ignores the accusation of inconsistency on China.We have put in place provisions that take care of national security interests.