Commons debates budget amid clashes over taxes and training

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1. misdirected
   The BudgetMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends infrastructure spending then pivots to attacking the NDP's voting record instead of addressing the specific budget deceptions alleged.Really, there is a choice. Is the NDP going to vote against infrastructure once again and vote against the FCM once again, or is it going to stand with municipalities and with these infrastructure investments?
2. deflected
   TaxationMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists supporters of the budget and attacks the NDP on jobs rather than addressing the hospital parking tax or tariff hikes.Will the NDP get onside with the Canadian public and get onside with job creation, or will it continue to campaign against jobs—
3. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the rule change for future cases and notes it cannot comment on the ongoing court case but is seeking resolution.He knows full well that I cannot comment on a case that is before the courts.
4. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates the legislative change and inability to comment on the court case while assuring efforts to resolve it.Obviously, I cannot comment on this case, but I can assure the opposition that the government is looking at a way to resolve this case.
5. deflected
   TaxationMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reframes the budget as pro-jobs and attacks the NDP for opposing it instead of addressing the listed tax measures.We hear the NDP members are going to vote against that. That means they are going to vote against businesses.
6. answered
   TaxationBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the skills shortage and states the intent to discuss with provinces and partners.Obviously we are planning to sit down and discuss this with the provinces, the private sector and our partners.
7. answered
   TaxationBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the announcement was to take action on skills shortages and affirms collaboration with provinces.We want to work in collaboration and in partnership with the provinces and the private sector so that we can be sure to fill these positions.
8. misdirected
   TaxationBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to claiming broad public support and attacking Liberals for not listening rather than addressing control or backbench concerns.if the Liberal Party members were actually listening to Canadians, they would understand that this is a very important issue to the Canadian economy, their most important issue on which they expect governments to act, to work to create jobs.
9. deflected
   TaxationMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains tariff policy changes but ignores the hospital parking claim and the accusation of dishonesty.What we are trying to do is provide a level playing field for our Canadian companies and Canadian businesses so they are able to compete.
10. misdirected
    TaxationMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's carbon tax instead of addressing the tariff or hospital parking questions.I know the only way we could ever get the NDP to support this budget is if we had tax increases in it, but no one will find tax increases in this.
11. misdirected
    InfrastructureMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise and urges support for the government rather than addressing the claimed funding cut.If the member opposite cares so much about infrastructure spending, she should support our government for creating the building Canada fund, doubling and making permanent the gas tax fund and creating the economic action plan.
12. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the job grant goal but does not address repairing relations with provinces.We want to match the skills with the jobs, and this project is about that.
13. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights job creation statistics instead of discussing negotiations with specific provinces.we have created 950,000 new jobs in Canada, which is the best job statistic of all G7 countries.
14. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states that the funds will continue to exist but does not address the motive for changes.I would like to tell the hon. member that these investment funds will continue to exist and that small investors in Quebec and the rest of Canada will be able to invest in these funds through RRSPs.
15. deflected
    TaxationMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the claim but does not explain the policy impact on jobs in the minister's region.The Fonds de solidarité will continue to invest in companies.
16. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes resource development and environmental standards instead of addressing the advertising spending question.We want to improve Canadians' awareness of our responsible approach to developing our resources.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer promotes general government practices instead of addressing the specific criticism of propaganda spending.it is common practice for governments of all stripes to use advertising for public information to communicate with Canadians.
18. deflected
    EthicsGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to tax policy achievements and urges budget support without addressing the Penashue or snitch line query.If the opposition is serious about cracking down on tax evasion, then it will support the budget and give the CRA the tools it needs.
19. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses overall ad budget reductions and past Liberal spending rather than Labrador airport funding.I am pleased to report that the advertising budget which, of course, supports our obligation to communicate with the Canadian public on issues of national importance, including how the budget might affect them, is down by 46% since 2009-10.
20. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends Penashue's character instead of addressing accountability for the admitted electoral issues.Peter Penashue is an honourable man.
21. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer claims increased funding without addressing chronic underfunding or budget omissions for northern communities.Spending on first nations policing has increased substantially under this government.
22. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the member and promotes budget investments instead of specifying new actions for the raised issues.maybe if the hon. member opened his eyes, he would be able to see the actions the government is taking.
23. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.Answer dismisses the remarks as already handled and pivots to economic plan talking points.What we are concentrating on is economic action plan 2013, jobs, growth and long-term prosperity.
24. misdirected
    Status of WomenMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer is an open call to eject the asker rather than engaging with the childcare or EI points.
25. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes job grants instead of addressing the demand for an apology.We will continue to focus on what matters to all Canadians, including women, and that is creating jobs.
26. partly answered
    Search and RescueMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer affirms bilingual services and safety but does not address the specific transfer or investigation request.Of course, we will maintain bilingual services.
27. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats general assurances without engaging the hypothetical accident or language barrier claim.Of course, we will provide bilingual service.
28. partly answered
    Workplace SafetyMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the importance of worker safety and offers collaboration but provides no specific actions on silicosis.We would be pleased to be work with the member opposite to continue to advance the safety of workers across this country.
29. misdirected
    Mining IndustryMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's record instead of explaining the capital cost allowance change for Labrador mining.The leader of the NDP has consistently called the resource sector in this country a disease.
30. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims the questioner missed prior statements rather than outlining intergovernmental consultation plans.The 2013 budget very clearly states that we will work with the provinces on this issue that is very important to our economy.
31. partly answered
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists TB initiatives and funding but does not address the budget's omission of health care.We recently announced two new research studies in Nunavut that will raise awareness of TB and will also evaluate state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.
32. deflected
    AsbestosMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the timeline by criticizing the prior government decision instead of explaining why funding cannot be accelerated.This economic diversification will not happen overnight, as my colleague would have us believe.
33. deflected
    AsbestosMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to provincial jurisdiction and attacks NDP instead of addressing a ban on asbestos exports.We hope that the NDP will stop crying wolf and support us in our efforts.
34. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists past funding but never explains how closing the Experimental Lakes Area benefits Lake Winnipeg cleanup.Since 2007, we have invested $18 million to build a scientific foundation for action and provided funding for locally driven stewardship actions.
35. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer references a 2011 announcement and ongoing discussions but offers no new commitment for first nations flood mitigation.it was our Prime Minister who, in 2011, announced $100 million for flood mitigation.
36. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Jean Rousseau (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies operating budget cuts and pivots to unrelated announcements rather than justifying the 15% reduction.Two temporary initiatives are simply ending.
37. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Claude Patry (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores Quebec's refusal and interference claim, offering only a general statement on job creation.In the future, we will certainly work with the provinces, including Quebec, to create jobs in every region of the country