NDP motion seeks reversal of employment insurance reforms

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1. deflected
   Air CanadaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids enforcement by citing ongoing court proceedings instead of addressing the law.As the Leader of the NDP is aware, the reality is that this case is still before the courts and we are awaiting a ruling.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general policy without addressing the commissioner's specific findings on polluters.the polluter pay principle is at the heart of this government's environmental philosophy.
3. partly answered
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses provincial role and federal chemicals plan but does not directly answer the yes/no on mandatory disclosure.At the same time, in terms of the particular substances used, this government does have a world-leading chemicals management plan and will evaluate the substances used in that regard.
4. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past achievements and consultations without addressing the 1% protection or rushing into development.when it comes to marine protected areas, it should be noted that it was under this government that Canada's protected parklands increased by over 50%.
5. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions a risk assessment study and new regulations but does not confirm actions on response plans or coordination.as I am pleased to reiterate from yesterday, from the Minister of Transport , that we have commissioned a risk assessment study on readiness to respond to spills in Canadian waters.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the policy of enhanced protection without agreeing or disagreeing with the commissioner's central conclusion on the gap.the government has already been clear that responsible resource development means that as we see the growth in resource development over the decades to come, there will have to be enhanced measures of environmental protection.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims the opposite without addressing the reduced ability to assure protection noted in the report.When the government says that it supports responsible resource development, it is saying that it must increase its support for environmental protection.
8. partly answered
   The EconomyBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the growth in debt via mortgages and moderation but does not engage with the broader issue of Canadians borrowing to make ends meet.the growth in Canadian household debt over the past few years has been primarily in the areas of mortgages.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer blames NDP opposition instead of addressing the liability limit update.the irony is inescapable because the legislation would have been passed if the NDP had not opposed it the last time.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists unrelated actions and notes NDP vote against plan rather than addressing liability limit.With regard to our responsible resource development plan, we have undertaken many actions to ensure that there is increased pipeline safety inspections and increased safety with regard to tanker transport.
11. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer notes provincial regulation of fracking and references chemical management plan but does not address legislation on toxic substances.hydraulic fracturing in Canada is strictly regulated by the provinces and must be done using approved equipment and specific procedures.
12. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims no changes to pollution protections, which does not address the no net loss policy or habitat compensation costs.There are zero changes to the federal protections against pollution.
13. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer focuses on helping unemployed find work instead of explaining criteria for EI benefit cuts.We want the unemployed to find new jobs because they are better off when they are working than when they are not.
14. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims opposite intent and criticizes NDP rather than addressing changes to job search rules or EI cuts.I wish the NDP would help us help Canadians be better off.
15. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights self-employed benefits instead of addressing lack of consultation on seasonal or cultural workers.our government made it possible for self-employed workers to have access to special employment insurance benefits.
16. deflected
    Government CommunicationsMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer justifies advertising as informing Canadians rather than addressing spending priorities or alternatives.the government is responsible for informing Canadians about the important programs and services offered to them.
17. deflected
    Government CommunicationsMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer gives a general ad spend figure but ignores the Super Bowl query and pivots to attacking the opposition.When it comes to credit cards and lights out, I can tell the hon. member that his party's plan for a $21 billion carbon tax means that nobody will have any lights on.
18. partly answered
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses housing market management but sidesteps the specific 2006 budget policy critique.We have restricted the availability of insured mortgages four times over the course of the past several years, which has encouraged some moderation in the market.
19. partly answered
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses monitoring and interventions but does not admit or address the debt problem raised.we watch and we monitor the residential housing market carefully, which is why we have intervened four times during the course of the last four years.
20. deflected
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores pension security concerns and promotes PRPPs instead of engaging the debt and family struggle premise.this is a great opportunity to talk about the benefits of pooled registered pension plans.
21. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the resignation was accepted and allegations are unrelated to the role.The allegations that Mr. Porter is facing do not have anything to do with his former responsibilities.
22. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats the resignation statement without addressing the appointment screening or past ties.Mr. Porter resigned. We accepted his resignation. The allegations that he is facing have nothing to do with his former responsibilities.
23. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer accuses the asker of a double standard rather than addressing Senate accountability for Duffy.for a number of weeks we have heard the hon. member advocating in the House a double standard for himself compared with other people.
24. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer restates Senate responsibility without committing to repayment or accountability measures.It has its own committee that is reviewing them and all the senators subject to them, to ensure that the rules are indeed applied properly, as we all expect they will be.
25. deflected
    Air CanadaMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites ongoing legal proceedings without addressing enforcement or action.The matter is undergoing legal proceedings. We will follow that.
26. misdirected
    Air CanadaMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking NDP tax policies instead of addressing the minister's inaction on Air Canada.if we were to rely on the NDP, we would have a new $21 billion carbon tax, taxes would go up by $56 billion, more jobs would be killed—
27. deflected
    Air CanadaMs. Isabelle Morin (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer criticizes the NDP for not understanding legal processes rather than addressing the call for an apology or action.in our country we must respect the legal process, but the NDP does not seem to understand that.
28. deflected
    Air CanadaMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references general job creation and legal proceedings without addressing enforcement of the law for Air Canada workers.There have been more than 900,000 jobs created since July 2009. We worked very hard on that.
29. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the policy intent to help workers find better jobs but does not address impacts on employers or seasonal industries.If a seasonal worker can have a full-time, better paying job, then he should take it.
30. partly answered
    Government PrioritiesMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer provides data on advertising spending but does not address deficits, program cuts, or the question about shame.advertising this year is 46% below 2009-2010.
31. answered
    HealthMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly outlines Health Canada's regulatory actions on energy drinks including limits and labelling.Last year our government announced a new approach to regulating energy drinks that would include limits on the level of caffeine in these products.
32. answered
    HealthMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates the new regulatory approach with limits and labelling to inform consumers about risks.last year our government announced new approaches to regulating energy drinks that will include the limits on the level of caffeine in these products.
33. deflected
    Co-operativesMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates government actions on co-operatives but avoids the question of a national fund or timeline.I would remind my colleague that, as he is aware, the Business Development Bank of Canada also announced an investment fund for co-operatives.
34. deflected
    TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes provincial jurisdiction and meetings but avoids assuring inclusion of light rail and ends with a sarcastic remark.So it is quite amusing to hear these things now.
35. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites existing veteran placements in provincial facilities but does not address guaranteeing beds without battles.We are there for veterans, especially our Second World War and Korean War veterans.
36. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Ms. Michelle Rempel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists general safety steps taken but does not address suspending permits or the Old Harry project risks.As I have mentioned several times today, we have taken several positive steps to ensure the safety in transport of oil, including those actions outlined in our responsible resource development plan
37. answered
    Points of OrderBob Rae (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly withdraws the original phrase as requested while offering a revised description.I would be happy to withdraw the word.