Jobs and growth act advances unamended after report stage vote

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1. deflected
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives general assurances without addressing the specific proposal or inaction.The government has brought in measures to deal with it.
2. misdirected
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the asker and NDP instead of addressing the random testing proposal.he might want to check out the Tackling Violent Crime Act in which we increased the penalties for impaired driving
3. misdirected
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's past record rather than explaining current inaction on the proposal.the NDP has ignored these issues for decades.
4. deflected
   The EconomyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the source of projections but does not address whether they will be adjusted.the budgetary and economic forecasts are determined through a survey of economic professionals.
5. partly answered
   Aboriginal AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses document disclosure but pivots to legal process instead of a direct yes or no.the Government of Canada has already disclosed nearly one million documents to the commission.
6. answered
   Aboriginal AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the government's position on its duty to consult.the government recognizes that the duty to consult, in many cases, is an absolute legal obligation of the government
7. misdirected
   Aboriginal AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer insults the questioner and restates general policy without addressing delegation specifics.I actually think it is the questions of the leader of the Liberal Party that are nonsensical.
8. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists investments but does not address the length of negotiations or lack of resolution.We have made important investments into education, into safe drinking water, into homes for families
9. answered
   Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses document handover and court disagreement.We have turned over almost a million documents.
10. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to unrelated investments instead of addressing unfulfilled promises or documents.We have invested $275 million for additional funding for education, an addition $330 million to improve the safety of first nations drinking water
11. partly answered
    Search and RescueMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer covers current contractor status but avoids admitting recklessness or explaining the Italy decision.We have a contract with a Canadian company that is taking all the medical calls.
12. answered
    Search and RescueMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses language services and no negative impact from Quebec City changes.We are confident that the changes we are making in Quebec City will have no negative impact on the ability to respond to distress incidents on the water, quickly, effectively and in both official languages.
13. answered
    Search and RescueMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms policy that Canadian company takes all medical calls.I can assure the hon. member that the policy is that a Canadian company will take all medical calls.
14. answered
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses reset process and no funds spent despite loaded premise about fantasy and deception.We have set up a secretariat to do the due diligence necessary and do a full options analysis before we spend any funds on replacing the CF-18s.
15. answered
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains verification process and transparency steps for replacement.we have set up a process to make sure that all of the costs for the F-35 are verified, that this be public and there be full transparency in this process.
16. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes due diligence process but does not address industrial benefits shortfall or open competition.We accepted his recommendation and we put in place a process to ensure there is full due diligence and transparency—
17. deflected
    Government ServicesDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the government's economic plan without addressing the specific cuts to veterans, EI or food safety.we continue to move forward with a plan that ensures that we will eliminate the deficit in the medium term and continue to make the investments that are necessary for our economy, job creation, research and development and commercialization of that research and development, training and making sure we have the properly skilled people in the right jobs across this country.
18. deflected
    Government ServicesDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends protecting services and removing waste but does not address the specific service cuts or debt figure cited.the fact of the matter is that we have made sure that essential government services to the public have been ring-fenced and protected from our budget reviews, because we know that we have to deliver excellent public services to Canadians.
19. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists environmental achievements then attacks the Liberals instead of addressing the listed cuts.By contrast, the Liberals tell Alberta MPs to go home, to go back to where they came from.
20. partly answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the contractual relationship and audit steps but does not clarify how measures are made retroactive.In terms of this general contractor, when specific allegations were made we brought in PricewaterhouseCoopers.
21. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the integrity framework and contractual obligations without addressing transparency or subcontracting documents.In the instance of this general contractor, our contract with them is covered by our integrity framework.
22. deflected
    Minister of State for Small Business and TourismMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the issue as a tempest in a teapot and reassures without addressing the judgment concerns raised.once again, the opposition is trying to create a tempest in a teapot.
23. deflected
    Minister of State for Small Business and TourismMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the issue as a mountain out of a molehill and reassures without addressing the ethical standards or repeated incidents.the opposition is making a mountain out of a molehill.
24. misdirected
    Arctic CouncilMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's voting record instead of stating Canada's priorities for the Arctic Council.If the opposition members are concerned about the north, then perhaps they could start voting in favour of the north.
25. misdirected
    Arctic CouncilMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's voting record instead of addressing Arctic policy concerns.I guess we should not be too shocked that the member for Western Arctic would not want us to listen to northerners.
26. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references a prior statement without confirming the current commitment on controlling agreements.I am sure that the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans did stand in this place and tell this House that we would uphold the owner-operator and fleet separation policies.
27. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates policy support without addressing the expiration of controlling agreements.A former minister of Fisheries and Oceans adopted PIIFCAF, which makes it illegal to have these controlling agreements.
28. deflected
    Search and RescueHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends Coast Guard actions and attacks the prior Liberal government rather than addressing the base closure.When this member's party was in government, the Coast Guard was tied to the wharf, rusting and underfunded.
29. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses storage of tax information and privacy but ignores the premise on service cuts and debt.This change will ensure the privacy and security of taxpayers' records, and will do so at a lower cost for Canadian taxpayers.
30. misdirected
    International Co-operationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner for misstating facts instead of addressing knowledge of the Paris Declaration.The member does not know what she is talking about.
31. misdirected
    International Co-operationMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's positions rather than addressing CIDA's legal obligations on poverty reduction.We know that the NDP is anti-investment, anti-business and anti-trade.
32. deflected
    International Co-operationJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists aid results without addressing the minister's knowledge of aid effectiveness principles or legislation.Under our government, we are achieving real results: 7.8 million chronically food insecure people have been given food in Ethiopia; 900,000 farmers and small business owners earn higher incomes in Bangladesh; and 7.8 million children have been vaccinated against polio in Afghanistan.
33. deflected
    TaxationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids enforcement responsibility by claiming arm's-length status and shifting to municipalities.This is between the municipalities and the organizations.
34. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the priority claim but reframes layoffs as beneficial without tackling security concerns raised.This change will ensure the privacy and the security of taxpayers' records and will do so at a lower cost to taxpayers.
35. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the call for balance by criticizing the PA instead of addressing Canada's position on settlements.However, the PA's action and provocative rhetoric at the United Nations would obviously elicit a response from Israel.
36. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the voting record and chair's interpretation of the government's intent.Pursuant to Standing Order 76.1(9), Mr. Van Loan (Leader of the Government in the House of Commons) for Mr. Flaherty (Minister of Finance), seconded by Mr. O'Connor (Minister of State), moved, — That the Bill be concurred in at report stage.
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer corrects a procedural detail about records rather than addressing the substantive vote validity issue.Journals, according to O'Brien and Bosc, is the official record of what is done in the House.