NDP motion against China investment treaty takes up most of Commons day

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1. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes general government actions without addressing the specific request for a public inquiry.An investigation has already been launched in British Columbia.
2. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights unrelated legislative actions instead of responding to the inquiry demand.this House took action last night in extending equal rights to aboriginal women on matrimonial property rights as well.
3. misdirected
   International TradeMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's past positions rather than explaining the delay in ratification.New Democrats made the exact same criticisms about FTA and NAFTA, and chapter 11 of NAFTA.
4. misdirected
   International TradeMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer mischaracterizes the question as seeking a break for Chinese exporters instead of addressing provincial resource control concerns.it is ironic that the NDP leader and the New Democratic Party are asking for a special break for Chinese exporters, for Chinese exports coming into Canada.
5. deflected
   International TradeMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise as nonsense and restates equal protection without engaging the constitutional legacy claim.What this agreement does is give Canadian investors in China the same protection that Chinese investors will have in Canada.
6. misdirected
   TaxationMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to the Liberal leader and general tax record instead of addressing the specific tax increase on bicycles.I know in the last couple of days the new Liberal leader has expressed an interest in getting to the root causes of things.
7. deflected
   TaxationMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates broad tax cuts without confirming or denying the claimed increases on household items.as I just said, our government is lowering taxes for Canadians.
8. misdirected
   TaxationMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks Liberal hypocrisy on China instead of addressing the tax increases on household goods.They have never stood with us on every one of our budgets where we have lowered taxes, time and again.
9. deflected
   International TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates a general claim about equal rights without addressing reciprocity, definitions, or secret tribunals.what this investment treaty does is give equal rights to Chinese investors in Canada and to Canadian investors in China, no more and no less.
10. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses protection for Canadians in Canada and investors in China but ignores the 31-year term and investor confidence issues.number one, the hon. member knows that Canadians are protected in Canada.
11. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the individual no longer works there and the tribunal addressed it but avoids responsibility for the appointment.the individual no longer works for the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, which is an arm's-length agency operating independently from the government, and the tribunal has now addressed this matter.
12. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP for wanting interference instead of addressing the vetting failure or apology request.the NDP always wants us to get involved and interfere with arm's-length organizations.
13. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses skills and job creation but does not address the drop in recipients or forced repayments.our government's primary objective is economic growth and job creation.
14. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats job creation priority without addressing the mismatch between EI recipients and job seekers.that is exactly our government's number one priority, job creation and economic growth, because with more jobs there will be fewer people out of work.
15. answered
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the goal of giving Canadians first crack at jobs and mentions working with pilots.our goal is to ensure that Canadians always get first crack at every job.
16. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer references working with pilots and the Canada job grant but does not justify foreign pilot hires or address the discrepancy.the airline pilots and the airlines are working with us to ensure that there are Canadians who have the skills for those jobs
17. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Dan Harris (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP hypocrisy instead of addressing responsibility for program rules.except that several of his colleagues are in fact making special requests to this government to help them bring in foreign workers to fill those jobs that should be filled by Canadians.
18. deflected
    TaxationJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to criticizing opposition votes and foreign companies rather than addressing the tariff changes.It is rather odd that they stand in the House and argue for special breaks for Chinese companies and companies from India that are providing products to Canada that Canadian companies could actually be manufacturing.
19. deflected
    TaxationMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to offshore jobs and Chinese products instead of responding to the call to cancel the tax.Chinese products are coming into our country at a discount and we are going to change that.
20. deflected
    TaxationRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates low-tax record and opposition votes without addressing the specific tariff increase.Actually 150 different times we have reduced taxes for Canadians and the Liberals and the NDP voted against it every time.
21. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores Duffy repayment and pivots to attacking NDP on Senate reform.What Canadians want to know is why is the NDP is standing in the way of having real democracy and having all senators selected by the people of Canada?
22. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer evades Senate audit demands and attacks NDP tax-and-spend stance and Senate reform position.Canadians do not want to see the tax-and-spend approach by the NDP.
23. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids timeline for reforms and instead criticizes Liberals and NDP on unrelated issues.
24. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats vague commitment without specifying introduction date and shifts to unrelated attacks.We are concerned about what the Supreme Court of Canada said about the Liberals' attempt to disenfranchise entitled voters and undermine the public confidence in the electoral process and the fact that the NDP accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal union donations.
25. deflected
    TaxationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer completely ignores the question on tariff increases and pivots to attacking the NDP on carbon tax and foreign companies.the only thing the NDP would deliver is a $21 billion carbon tax.
26. deflected
    TaxationMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the broken promise claim and instead criticizes the NDP for past votes while restating tax levels.It is time NDP members started recognizing that Canadians drive this economy.
27. deflected
    TaxationMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the question briefly then shifts entirely to listing NDP votes against tax credits instead of addressing fishing tariffs.The NDP voted against reducing the GST twice.
28. deflected
    TaxationMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the fishing tax concern with a pun and continues listing NDP votes against credits rather than responding.the real truth is he has it bass-ackwards because actually we are reducing taxes to Canadians.
29. partly answered
    Suicide PreventionCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses immediate aid sent to the community but does not explain the status of the national suicide prevention strategy requested.Health Canada has sent additional nurses as well as counselling staff to assist the community members during this very difficult time.
30. answered
    PensionsGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the GIS impact by stating expectations for fair administration and that payments are being issued.our government's absolute expectation is that the CRA administers the Income Tax Act in a manner that is fair and equitable to these fishermen.
31. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refuses to engage with the qualifications concern and instead offers general praise without specifics.we will not comment on speculation.
32. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again labels the question as speculation and repeats praise without addressing the patronage or judgment concerns.I just said this is pure speculation at this time.
33. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer sidesteps the specific factory closure and regional support request by listing unrelated successes.I have had the honour of making a number of announcements in Mauricie, and there are more to come.
34. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses immediate aid and existing programs but ignores the call to stop political games and provide long-term solutions.Health Canada will work closely with the community and send both additional nurses and counselling staff to assist the community during this time.
35. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to past funding the asker opposed and attacks her voting record instead of addressing the job plan request.Not only did she vote against that funding, but she showed up when the cheques were delivered and smiled for the cameras.
36. partly answered
    Telecommunications IndustryMr. Bruce Hyer (Independent) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses competition policy and spectrum but does not commit to blocking the sale or limiting the auction as asked.We want to enhance competition and investment in this country, and this is why we adopted this policy back in 2008 for the AWS spectrum.
37. deflected
    Business of the HouseMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mocks the opposition's lack of ideas rather than outlining the legislative agenda requested.Having heard the debate and the resolutions coming from the opposition for debate on those days, I am inclined to agree with him.
38. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains the tabling rules and notes no obligation exists unless the document was quoted.It is quite clear that if one quotes or reads from a document, there may be a requirement for tabling.
39. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer turns the issue into a sarcastic attack on the member instead of addressing the request for accountability.Perhaps the mistake is that the member has so many letters he has written requesting them that he does not know which one the minister is talking about.
40. answered
    Points of OrderRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer commits to having the minister locate and discuss the letter to resolve the matter.I will speak with the minister involved. I am quite sure that she will be able to find this letter that he has not been able to find fairly quickly.