House advances bill to support parents of murdered or missing children

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1. deflected
   Social ServicesMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The response promotes government programs without specifying any privatized services or reasons for changes.That is exactly what this initiative is doing, very unlike the NDP's approach.
2. deflected
   Social ServicesMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to promoting economic action plan instead of addressing the UK model.we actually have a plan in this country. We have the economic action plan
3. misdirected
   Social ServicesMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses concerns by accusing the opposition of conspiracy theories rather than addressing cuts.Just because things are being done differently does not mean that the NDP members have to put on their tinfoil hats and come up with conspiracy theories.
4. deflected
   Social ServicesMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids the question about learning from banks by contrasting approaches.It is very unlike the NDP approach, which wants to tax and spend
5. answered
   Parks CanadaMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states that parks will remain open and volunteers are assisting, addressing the service delivery concern.National parks and historic sites will remain open this winter. Parks Canada is working with volunteer groups to provide assistance and equipment for ski tracking and trail maintenance.
6. deflected
   Correctional Service CanadaBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The response emphasizes ongoing inquest and general instructions without providing specific facts or confirming possession of videos.The Minister of Public Safety has instructed all those associated with the inquiry to provide all the information necessary
7. deflected
   Correctional Service CanadaBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Reiterates previous answer without specifics on facts or videos.we gave instructions that all the necessary information be given to investigators
8. deflected
   Correctional Service CanadaBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on future improvements and investments rather than answering about specific facts, videos, or photographs.we have invested into our regime for supporting mental health across the country
9. misdirected
   Correctional Service CanadaMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the asker and restates general policy without addressing apology or specific recommendations.I note the member is reading from his talking points.
10. deflected
    Correctional Service CanadaMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses provincial meetings but avoids committing to implementing the correctional investigator's recommendations.We sat down last week with the provincial ministers to find a better way of dealing with those who have mental health problems.
11. deflected
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes considering requests but pivots to criticizing opposition instead of addressing Alberta's judicial resources.I am pleased to see the opposition has discovered the justice file.
12. deflected
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights funding increases but sidesteps specific provincial concerns on cuts and consultation.Under the leadership of our Minister of Finance , transfers to the provinces have been up 43% since the year 2006.
13. partly answered
    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms recent meeting with provinces but does not address first ministers meeting attendance or alienation.The Minister of Public Safety and I sat down with our provincial and territorial counterparts.
14. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Penashue (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores travel expense and campaign questions entirely, shifting to general provincial relations.our government is committed to strong relations with the provinces and territories based on true respect for their jurisdictions.
15. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP on unrelated donations instead of addressing Conservative call lists or electoral reforms.The problem is that some parties like the NDP do not even follow our election finance laws, having accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal donations
16. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the asker and a colleague on unrelated issues rather than responding to voter fraud or Elections Canada powers.Perhaps if the member for Timmins—James Bay spent as much time reaching out to his constituents, he would know that they did not want him to break his word and vote in favour of the much despised Liberal long gun registry.
17. deflected
    41st General ElectionMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the yes/no question by discussing general plans and shifting to Liberal scandals.He will look comprehensively at what needs to be changed and bring forward proposals that will address those problems so we will not have the kind of issues we have had with the Liberals with loans that are not being paid back from their leadership contestants that are effectively illegal donations and the kind of illegal donations—
18. partly answered
    Correctional Service CanadaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The response indicates where records are and that it is being handled transparently but does not provide the specific facts or guarantees requested.any of the records the leader of the third party is asking for would be in the custody of Correctional Service Canada.
19. misdirected
    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Peter Penashue (Conservative). loaded question.The answer responds by insulting the questioner rather than addressing the substance.sometimes I just cannot believe how rude and how bullish those people can be.
20. partly answered
    JusticeCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer justifies the spending by listing cases but does not address collaborating on solutions instead of litigation.The costs are based on a number of cases, including fighting on behalf of residential school survivors as well as fighting against big tobacco.
21. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentMs. Hélène LeBlanc (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The minister dismisses the premise as fabrication and states the process without addressing the intimidation claim.with all due respect to the member, there was a lot of fabrication in her question.
22. misdirected
    Foreign InvestmentMs. Hélène LeBlanc (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts from the question to criticizing the NDP's stance on trade.I would ask the hon. member, though, why the NDP consistently opposes trade
23. answered
    Government AccountabilityMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The response affirms agreement with the report and highlights new transparency measures.the Government of Canada overwhelmingly agreed with the recommendations from that particular committee.
24. partly answered
    Government AccountabilityMr. Denis Blanchette (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates acceptance of most recommendations without explaining the vote to shelve the report.as I said, we agreed with most of this committee's and the report's recommendations.
25. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. François Pilon (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer changes subject to navigation and dismisses the question as mixing topics.Mr. Speaker, my colleague is talking about herons, while we on the other hand are talking about boats.
26. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Dan Harris (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies abandonment but pivots to navigation rules without addressing the specific waterway.we have not abandoned the protection of waterways.
27. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses federal role and lists some investments but does not commit to the specific request for Haida Gwaii.We are now focusing on some of the things that the federal government can do better, for example, the mitigation program that was announced by the Prime Minister for Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec
28. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists other acts but avoids addressing the accusation about B.C. MPs or the budget bill's impact.All projects must continue to comply with federal legislation, such as the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, the Fisheries Act, the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, and many others.
29. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks previous Liberal government instead of addressing unequal funeral benefits for veterans.I must say that it is a big job looking after our veterans after years of Liberal neglect.
30. deflected
    Employment InsuranceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.Answer focuses on job creation statistics and avoids the request to meet workers or change EI rules.our government has been focused on ensuring that Canadians have an opportunity to have jobs in their local areas that meet their local qualifications and their qualifications overall.
31. partly answered
    PensionsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites past changes to pension rules but does not address the call for new legislation on bankruptcy protection.we changed the legislation to ensure that regular pension payments are made before other creditors are paid, and we also expanded the wage earner protection program, to pay severance pay up to $3,400.
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    Employment InsuranceMr. Pierre Dionne Labelle (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses automation and job creation without addressing EI wait times or the specific bankruptcy case.Service Canada will use more automation to continue to work on responding better to Canadians and serving them in a quick and efficient manner.
33. deflected
    HealthMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses clinical trials instead of addressing the request for MS patients to testify.We were clear all along that we are committed to funding a clinical trial for CCSVI once all the necessary medical and ethical standards were met.
34. deflected
    Public-private PartnershipsMr. Jean-François Larose (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises PPP Canada but ignores the question on transparency and oversight recommendations.PPP Canada Inc. has been remarkably successful and is announcing more and more partnerships, not only with certain municipalities but with aboriginal groups and first nations in Canada
35. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the government and accuses the asker rather than explaining fixes for adoption wait times.There is no reason for anyone in the House to stand up and accuse this government of not doing what is absolutely right when it comes to adoption.
36. misdirected
    JusticeMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past laws and tells the asker’s party to support government efforts instead of addressing an anti-Mafia list.If the hon. member wants to put the mob out of business, his party should start supporting our efforts to do so.
37. partly answered
    Business of the HouseM. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details the legislative schedule but does not address the second question on the budget bill committee process.this afternoon, before we depart to our constituencies and events for Remembrance Day where most of us will be participating in remembrance services in our ridings, we will resume third reading debate on Bill C-28 , the financial literacy leader act.