Commons opens debate on rail freight reforms in longest sitting item

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1. deflected
   PensionsMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists prior actions and attacks NDP instead of addressing need for new bankruptcy law changes after the ruling.We are focused on jobs and the economy. We will remain dedicated to Canadians, unlike the NDP.
2. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the questioner as wrong and pivots to job creation rather than addressing the quota system or EI cuts.my friend from the NDP has it all wrong. The minister made no such statements. He is flat-out wrong.
3. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends EI changes and fraud prevention but does not address the request to withdraw the legislation.This government will take reasonable measures to ensure no one steals from unemployed Canadians.
4. partly answered
   PensionsMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats prior regulatory and wage-earner changes but does not commit to new bankruptcy legislation.we have changed the law to ensure that regular pension payments owing are paid ahead of other creditors.
5. misdirected
   Employment InsuranceMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects the premise and counters by demanding an apology from the asker instead of addressing the quota remarks.it is really the member herself who should apologize to Canadians, because I did not say that.
6. partly answered
   EmploymentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights past job creation and training consultations but does not confirm a specific mismatch plan in the budget.I can assure the member opposite that anything we can do to ensure people get the right training to enter this labour force will be done so that we can continue with the economic growth that has made Canada a leader in the G7.
7. deflected
   EmploymentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Liberal record and pivots to general priorities instead of confirming the listed budget measures.Imagine what this country would have looked like if the Liberal Party got that fifth term it was looking for.
8. answered
   Employment InsuranceStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states that EI will continue for seasonal workers while encouraging job search and skill development.as always, the employment insurance system will continue to protect and support unemployed workers in seasonal industries.
9. deflected
   Arctic CouncilMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes unrelated government actions instead of stating a position on the oil pollution plan.When one is looking at countries that get the job done with regard to Arctic climate change mitigation as well as spill response and spill mitigation, it is Canada.
10. deflected
    Arctic CouncilMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists adaptation programs without addressing whether Arctic environmental concerns will be central to the Council.Some of the serious measures we have taken with regard to climate change adaptation through research and development have included the climate change adaptation resilience program for aboriginals and northerners
11. deflected
    PovertyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters poverty statistics but avoids explaining service cuts or EI changes mentioned in the question.However, low income rates for seniors, children and families in general have declined, in some cases been halved, in the last 15 years.
12. deflected
    PovertyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats job creation and tax cuts without addressing the inequality gap or middle-class exclusion.This is very important and that is why we are investing in training programs for people who have trouble finding work.
13. misdirected
    PovertyMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends EI integrity and attacks the NDP instead of responding to the call for consultation on resource-region impacts.The NDP should be trying to help us.
14. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on fraud prevention without addressing demonization of recipients or the impact of cuts.
15. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites special benefits for contract workers but does not address broader EI changes affecting the arts sector.It is our government that brought in the EI special benefits made available to those workers on an opt-in basis.
16. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes general EI reforms and consultations without confirming attendance or addressing punishment claims.There is a shortage of workers with certain skills in this country.
17. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses EI availability and job search rules but ignores the invitation to visit Caraquet and the loaded deportation metaphor.Employment insurance will continue to be there for workers in the regions that depend on the resource sector, but they are still responsible for making a reasonable effort to find another job during the seasons when they do not work.
18. deflected
    Human Resources and Skills Development CanadaMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates unacceptability but evades the specific question about the last known date of the hard drive.it is true that this loss of information by the department is totally unacceptable.
19. misdirected
    PovertyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Liberals' past record instead of addressing the request for a finance committee study on inequality.it is a little bit late for the Liberals to be showing an interest in this.
20. misdirected
    PovertyMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats child poverty statistics and attacks opposition voting record rather than addressing new programs.Unfortunately, the Liberals and the NDP have voted against every one of our initiatives.
21. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer flatly denies the premise without engaging the substance of police resources and cutbacks.
22. misdirected
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts blame to provincial jurisdiction and attacks NDP instead of addressing Eclipse squad funding.Unfortunately, we have not received support from the NDP to do that.
23. partly answered
    VeteransMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the ombudsman report and notes approval rates but does not address ignoring due process or mismanagement claims.Yes, the ombudsman did release a report today, a report that I welcome, because our government cares about serving veterans and providing them with the programs and services they are entitled to and deserve.
24. partly answered
    VeteransMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer welcomes the report and cites approval rates but evades the question of transparency on information used for claims.At this very moment, 70% of veterans' first applications are approved by our department.
25. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer restates general rules without addressing Duffy or PM endorsement.The Senate is reviewing these rules in order to ensure that they are appropriate and respected.
26. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats general rule and Senate review, ignoring repayment promise and investigation.The Senate is doing a review of its rules to ensure that they are correct and are being followed properly.
27. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP instead of addressing Finance Minister's ruling or consequences.The NDP ethics critic stands there throwing stones and his glass house lies shattered in ruins around him.
28. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.Answer blames NDP for blocking reform rather than explaining the seven-year delay or reference timing.They cannot blame the Senate for having unelected senators when they refuse to pass legislation to allow senators to be elected.
29. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists actions taken but does not address the funding gap or commit to closing it.We have built over 30 new schools and renovated over 200 more.
30. deflected
    Co-operativesMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights existing co-op fund but avoids committing any of the $400M venture capital to co-operatives.I can point out that as we put forward such things as $400 million in venture capital, the opposition votes against this type of funding.
31. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the moratorium status and ongoing discussions with Nova Scotia.our government, in conjunction with Nova Scotia, instituted a public moratorium on Georges Bank until 2015.
32. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reiterates discussions but gives no timeline or commitment on new legislation.we will continue to discuss the future of this important area with Nova Scotia.
33. misdirected
    Food SafetyLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner personally instead of addressing the food safety concern.if the member is wondering who is confusing Canadians, he should look in the mirror.
34. deflected
    Air CanadaMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The minister avoids any commitment by deferring consideration of the court decision.I will take it under advisement.
35. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The response promotes general efforts on privacy without addressing the call for mandatory reporting.our government takes very seriously the fact of consumer protection and consumer privacy.
36. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer covers the resignation but ignores how clearance was granted and current Privy Council status.Arthur Porter submitted his resignation from his position as chair of the Security and Intelligence Review Committee.
37. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The minister directly clarifies the remark by specifying it referred only to abusers of the system.It was in that context, and it was those people I referred to as "bad guys".