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1. deflected
   The EconomyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to bank stability ratings instead of addressing household debt levels or OECD comparison.Speaking of Canada's banking system, once again, the World Economic Forum has said that ours is the most stable system in the world.
2. deflected
   The EconomyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again emphasizes bank ratings and ignores specific debt and inequality statistics raised.Even yesterday, with the decision, Moody's said that Canadian banks still rank among the highest rated banks in our global rating universe.
3. misdirected
   Aboriginal AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer opens by attacking the asker on banks then shifts to unrelated tax credits and school counts.the leader of the NDP did ask about the banks, but he did also ask other questions.
4. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer rejects more funding and pivots to structural reforms and consultations without addressing equal per-student funding.We cannot throw money at a problem.
5. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer describes meetings and oversight but never names the cabinet minister put in charge.there was a commitment for a high-level dialogue on the treaty relationship and comprehensive claims, enhanced oversight from the Prime Minister's Office and the Privy Council Office
6. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites past investments and blames opposition votes instead of explaining the rise in boil-water advisories.As always, the Liberal Party and the other opposition parties voted against these investments
7. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats prior investments and opposition blame while ignoring the absence of new resource legislation.There is currently legislation before Parliament on this specific matter, and I would encourage the opposition to support that legislation.
8. deflected
   Parliamentary Budget OfficerBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the PBO's creation but avoids any mention of attacks or firings of independent officers.of course it was this government that created the Parliamentary Budget Officer to ensure that Parliament has independent and non-partisan information on the financial position of the government.
9. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Jonathan Genest-Jourdain (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists past actions but ignores the specific question about results from the January 11 meeting.we are proud of the concrete steps we have taken to improve living conditions and economic opportunities for aboriginal communities.
10. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats general priorities without addressing the two specific problems of child poverty and youth suicide rates.we continue to work with willing partners on shared priorities including education, economic development and access to safe drinking water.
11. misdirected
    The EconomyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Question embeds unsupported premise about corporate favoritism; answer attacks the asker's facts and party instead of addressing bank downgrades or tax burden shift.it would help at the outset if the hon. member got her facts straight.
12. deflected
    The EconomyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the question on gutting the PBO role and pivots to unrelated tax cuts and defending the office's existence.When it comes to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, we created that office, we are committed to that office's continuing to exist and we want to ensure that in the future we have a Parliamentary Budget Officer who is non-partisan and credible.
13. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims business investment rebounded but does not address reinvestment of corporate tax cut profits or impact on services.business investment across Canada has actually rebounded since 2009.
14. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses personal debt and mortgage measures but evades replacing corporate tax policies or broader economic initiatives.We have moved four times to tighten that market and the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions also has in the past year.
15. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights infrastructure investments but avoids the question on the privatization experiment lacking a business plan.I am very proud of the significant investments we have made through the Canada first defence strategy to infrastructure on bases across the country.
16. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer dismisses the asker with insults then restates general infrastructure improvements without specifying transferred services or costs.ignoring the usual inflammatory and ignorant language of the member opposite, what I will do is ensure him that the investments that we have made have significantly improved the infrastructure across the country.
17. partly answered
    Search and RescueMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists specific actions taken but does not address response times or the defeated motion.we did place another helicopter at the base in Goose Bay, Labrador.
18. deflected
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids admitting responsibility for loosening rules and pivots to general praise of home ownership.
19. misdirected
    Parliamentary Budget OfficerStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the listed grievances and repeats a prior talking point about creating the office.we created that office and we are committed to keeping it in place.
20. partly answered
    Search and RescueMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains the specific incident and the misspoken location but does not address reinstating the centre.this individual is an experienced navigator who had spent a lot of time in Haiti and simply misspoke
21. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the ethics finding and the minister's intent but offers no apology.He has acknowledge the administrative oversight, and we again thank the ethics commissioner for the advice she has provided in this case.
22. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the limo cost question and attacks the NDP on an unrelated Clarity Act bill.The NDP has decided to reopen the national unity debate with a bill to scrap the Clarity Act
23. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to India's terrorism history and RCMP advice instead of addressing the limo transport cost.When we look to the security of our Prime Minister , we consult the experts, those who are experts in security.
24. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the ethics ruling and instead reads an old NDP letter to the CRTC.It is signed by the NDP MP for Timmins—James Bay . That is what he wrote to the CRTC.
25. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general EI responsibilities without addressing eligibility rates, seasonal work impacts or protests.these changes are meant to clarify the responsibilities of employment insurance claimants.
26. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to job connections and criticizes the NDP instead of addressing pay cuts or economic management.I wish the NDP would help us help them.
27. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses concerns as fearmongering and repeats general points without addressing meetings or visits.the NDP needs to stop fearmongering.
28. answered
    Regional DevelopmentMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses ACOA funding, applications and job creation in Atlantic Canada.we have turned down no application for lack of funds.
29. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer covers admission numbers and backlog reduction but ignores office closures and processing chaos.thanks to the measures taken by this government, which were opposed by the Liberals, that we have almost cut in half the backlogs and the wait times.
30. answered
    Human Resources and Skills Development CanadaMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the breach, investigations, credit protection and data handling changes.We will be doing so for six years at no cost to them.
31. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the code of conduct and attacks the NDP rather than addressing the billing fee.I know the NDP voted against it.
32. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses fee differences and consumer choice without addressing the mail fee or seniors' burden.I welcome consumers across Canada, as informed Canadians, to make sure that they exercise choice not only between banks, but also credit unions and other financial institutions in Canada.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses unrelated research funding instead of addressing Experimental Lakes Area closure.Economic action plan 2012 continues that trend by committing to cleanup efforts for Lake Winnipeg and Lake Simcoe and supporting research, education and training with new funding for universities, granting councils, and leading research institutions, such as Genome Canada.
34. partly answered
    Co-operativesMs. Hélène LeBlanc (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms the transfer and notes BDC fund but provides no details on additional resources for co-operatives.I would remind my colleague that the Business Development Bank of Canada created an investment fund to boost economic activity for co-operatives.
35. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP position on illegal immigrants rather than addressing policy change or health care access for claimants.once again, it is clear that the NDP wants Canadian taxpayers to be on the hook for health care for illegal immigrants who have no right to be in Canada.
36. deflected
    Environment CanadaMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer offers to correct sources but gives no assurance on whether merger plan exists.I would be delighted to meet any of these credible sources to correct any misinformation they may be giving the hon. member.
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderBob Rae (Liberal) asked The Speaker (Conservative). rhetorical question.Statement welcomes a colleague back but Speaker responds with ruling on an unrelated written question point of order.I am now prepared to rule on the point of order raised on November 29, 2012, by the member for Charlottetown regarding the relevance of the government's response to written question Q-465.