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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about the PM's beliefs and withdrawals from accords, instead claiming environmental achievements.no federal government has done more for the environment than this one.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the quote and manufacturing claim, pivoting to an international protocol and economic growth.we have been very clear that, unlike Kyoto, what we need is an effective international protocol that will cause all nations and all major emitters to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
3. partly answered
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the Navigable Waters changes by explaining municipal support and prior approval rates but does not commit to reinstatement.the reason the Federation of Canadian Municipalities so strongly supported these changes is under previous legislation.
4. answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the administrative error and states soldiers will not repay the amounts.the minister has made it very clear they will not have to repay those amounts.
5. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the error explanation and contrasts with NDP but avoids addressing ministerial responsibility or repeated incidents.Contrary to the NDP, this government wholeheartedly supports the actions, activities and missions of our troops in Afghanistan.
6. misdirected
   EmploymentMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking the Liberal leader's past letter instead of addressing summer employment measures for students.I am a little surprised by the question because that member wrote to the government in 2010 asking for tax increases on such consumer goods as iPods.
7. misdirected
   EmploymentMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again attacks the Liberal leader's past request rather than explaining actions on youth summer jobs or tariffs' impact.I always know when a question is coming from the Liberal leader because inevitably he has written to the government asking us to do exactly the opposite.
8. deflected
   EmploymentMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights overall job creation but does not address the specific request to match pre-recession summer jobs numbers.our government has made investments in a range of youth employment activities.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes unrelated budget investments instead of addressing carbon pricing.I would suggest that the NDP reflect on all of this good news and more and then vote for our budget.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights monitoring data rather than addressing oil and gas regulations.This joint plan represents a scientific undertaking that is unprecedented in Canada.
11. answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states opposition to the proposed border fee and intent to lobby against it.we believe that any fee on travellers crossing the Canada-U.S. border would be bad for jobs and bad for the economy.
12. answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the border fee by confirming lobbying efforts against it.As I said, our officials will very strongly lobby against this tax proposal that has been put forward.
13. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes past refusal but does not confirm whether a new plan will go to Parliament.Canada has declined in the past to participate in U.S.-led ballistic missile defence.
14. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker and NDP rather than addressing the missile defence proposal.What we see here is the thinly veiled anti-militarism so common from the NDP.
15. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights health budget growth instead of addressing the specific clawback or apology request.In fact, I would inform the member that since 2006 the health budget for the Canadian Forces has grown by more than $130 million to its current $450 million.
16. answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the clawback will not occur due to an administrative error.
17. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the asker's voting record instead of addressing danger pay or Mazar-e-Sharif decisions.His voting record tells the story. It tells the tale of the opposition of the NDP to all of these improvements for equipment, for support and for all the good work that the Canadian Forces are doing.
18. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses program changes and numbers but ignores the claimed cuts and closures.We are not just helping them access those jobs; we are providing over 36,000 jobs.
19. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists other programs while avoiding the specific Rotary Career Symposium defunding.in fact, we are doing just the opposite. We have expanded the career focus program.
20. deflected
    EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists grants and credits but sidesteps the summer jobs cuts and advertising comparison.All of these are things against which the Liberals voted.
21. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer confirms helmet tariff relief but ignores the broader tariff hikes on everyday items.Our intention is to provide tariff relief for hockey helmets, and we will be doing that.
22. deflected
    TaxationMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to GST cuts and NDP carbon tax instead of addressing other tariff increases.The NDP continues to try to raise taxes on Canadians.
23. deflected
    TaxationMr. Pierre Dionne Labelle (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer defends GST reduction and attacks NDP on foreign manufacturing instead of camping tariffs.Our tax rate on Canadians is the lowest it has been in 50 years, but the NDP wishes to give special breaks to companies manufacturing in China and Brazil.
24. deflected
    TaxationMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights family savings and tax reduction promise while ignoring specific outdoor gear tariffs.It is not what the NDP wants to do, which is raise taxes.
25. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMrs. Anne-Marie Day (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains general EI integrity role but ignores the specific policy targeting seasonal workers.Service Canada is responsible for protecting the integrity of the employment insurance system so that Canadians who pay their employment insurance premiums can receive benefits when they need them.
26. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats general EI responsibility without addressing the profiling or witch-hunt claim.Service Canada also has a responsibility to find and stop inappropriate claims so that Canadians who have paid into the system will know that the benefits are there when they need them.
27. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites tax credit and cost instead of committing to the requested compensation fund.That is why our government introduced the volunteer firefighters tax credit.
28. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks NDP voting record rather than addressing the compensation fund request.We only need to look at the firefighter volunteer tax credit.
29. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberals' past record instead of responding to current cuts and regulations.that is pretty rich, given that the Liberals, for 13 long years, paid mere lip service to the environment.
30. deflected
    The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.Answer begins to defend record but cuts off without addressing specific cuts listed.This government in budget 2013 reinforces—
31. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mentions immediate nursing support and renewed funding but pivots to unrelated legislation.Health Canada will work closely with the communities and send both additional nursing and counselling to the communities that were affected.
32. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights funding increases but ignores the call for a long-term strategy specific to the crisis.We have also made historic arrangements at improving health care delivery, particularly in British Columbia, with a historic tripartite health agreement that we signed off, which will be implemented this year.
33. misdirected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's party history instead of pledging on danger pay.For this member to stand and criticize is the height of hypocrisy.
34. misdirected
    Parliamentary Budget OfficerMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Mrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses an unrelated military pay issue instead of the PBO court ruling.Can the Minister of National Defence please clarify this matter and update the House on what action our government is taking to rectify it?
35. partly answered
    Champlain BridgeMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states public transit is provincial jurisdiction but does not commit funds.As we have been saying from the beginning, public transit is a provincial jurisdiction and we will respect that.
36. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to clean energy spending instead of addressing Quebec's potential rejection of the pipeline.I also need to mention the fact that we are proud of the over $10 billion that our government has invested in clean energy and a cleaner environment.
37. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Bruce Hyer (Independent) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to jobs and growth instead of committing to a citizen-driven electoral reform process.This government is focused on what matters to Canadians: jobs, growth, and long-term prosperity.