Commons debates ndp motion calling for federal climate change plan

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   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the accusation and pivots to government talking points on jobs and environment.the reason the Minister of Natural Resources is in Washington is to fight for Canadian jobs and to protect our environment.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks NDP economics instead of addressing the environmental reputation or scientist insults.it is sad that the Leader of the Opposition does not understand comparative or competitive economics.
3. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the premier's concerns and claims cooperation but does not commit to halting cuts or studying impacts.The Premier of New Brunswick has raised concerns. We work with him, as we work with premiers across the country
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   Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes EI purpose and future plans without addressing the moratorium request or lack of impact study.We will continue to work with the provinces and territories to help them connect people with available jobs in their region and in their field.
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   Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to budget 2013 programs and ignores all specific criticisms about EI reform and the premier.budget 2013 has helped create jobs and develop the skills necessary to fill these jobs.
6. answered
   EmploymentBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the approach to youth employment via grants and the Canada jobs grant.As a matter of fact, since 2007 when we formed government, 400,000 Canadian youth have received apprenticeship grants from our government
7. deflected
   EmploymentBob Rae (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer disputes the premise about spending but offers no data on current spending levels versus need.They think the equation is very simple: spend more money; get results. It is not as simple as that.
8. answered
   Foreign AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states Canada's position on chemical weapons and accountability for Assad.The international community will not tolerate the use of chemical weapons by Assad on the Syrian people.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes denial of climate change as fact and attacks the minister personally rather than seeking specific policy details.Our government is the first Canadian government to actually reduce greenhouse gases.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking the NDP's proposed carbon tax instead of addressing the call to support the motion or acknowledge temperature rises.At the same time, the NDP would pick the pockets of hard-working Canadians with a $21-billion carbon tax.
11. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). loaded question.The question rests on an unsupported claim about consultation targets; the answer explains the policy focus but does not confirm or refute the consultation list.the changes to the Fisheries Act that Parliament made last year are common sense changes to focus DFO on the protection of commercial, recreational, and aboriginal fisheries
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    Fisheries and OceansMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). loaded question.The answer expresses surprise at the member's position and restates the bill's purpose without addressing the consultation or job-performance accusations.I am surprised, Mr. Speaker, that the member would be opposed to focusing DFO on the protection of Canada's commercial, recreational, and aboriginal fisheries.
13. answered
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes political blackmail occurred; the answer directly counters with a provincial statement showing no delay.The Department of Transportation and Works is not aware of any delays with the approval of the bridge project by the federal government
14. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the bridge issue entirely and instead attacks NDP members for past remarks about veterans and sealers.Another member over there denigrated the role of our courageous sealers on the east coast and across remote communities in Canada.
15. answered
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks for an explanation of unequal danger pay; the answer explains the independent committee process and review mechanism.Each mission's hardship and risk levels are set and reviewed on a regular basis by a committee composed of officials from the Canadian Armed Forces, a representative of the RCMP, and the Treasury Board.
16. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the committee explanation but then shifts to contrasting voting records instead of addressing the specific pay disparity or timeline.The NDP, on the other hand, in opposition continued to vote against the interests and increases for military spending.
17. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner personally rather than addressing the danger pay disparity.the member is either not listening or being deliberately blind to the facts, but that is not new.
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    EmploymentMr. Ted Hsu (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes budget programs but avoids addressing the reported 48% drop in youth helped.If the opposition, if the Liberals truly want to help young Canadians get into the workforce, get into good jobs, then they should support our budget.
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    EmploymentMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists budget initiatives without addressing the specific cuts or summer job losses in Newfoundland.there are numerous programs in budget 2013 that will help young people get jobs, not just for the summer but good paying jobs in high demand once they graduate.
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    EmploymentMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes existing programs and the budget while ignoring the call to reverse cuts.Over 400,000 of those supports have been distributed to young Canadians to help them get jobs that will last them a lifetime.
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    Parliamentary Budget OfficerMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as a stunt and avoids confirming compliance with the ruling.We will continue to report to Parliament through the normal means, through the estimates, the quarterly financial reports and the public accounts.
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    Parliamentary Budget OfficerMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reframes the issue around past PBO behavior and avoids committing to abide by the court decision.We are pleased that the Federal Court has recognized that the PBO is a resource for all parliamentarians, not just members of the opposition.
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    PrivacyMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the unacceptability of breaches and mentions requesting a meeting but does not address past unreported incidents.The President of the Treasury Board will be asking the Privacy Commissioner to attend a meeting to discuss the progress we have made.
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    PrivacyMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states actions taken on privacy but does not address the scale of breaches or differing standards alleged.Our government has taken strong action, including implementing the veterans privacy action plan, made it mandatory to report breaches to the Privacy Commissioner and introduced new guidelines to prevent and stop privacy breaches.
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    EmploymentMs. Isabelle Morin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to budget support without addressing foreign workers or youth hiring.If the NDP really wants to help people, even young people, find jobs, it should support our budget.
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    EmploymentMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims low youth unemployment and promotes apprenticeship grants but ignores international comparisons and NDP vote criticism.the fact is that Canadian youth unemployment is among the lowest in the world.
27. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites job creation numbers and apprenticeship grants but does not provide a specific new youth job plan.our government has helped, through the economic action plan, create over 900,000 net new jobs for Canadians, including our young people.
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    EmploymentMs. Rathika Sitsabaiesan (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to Canada job grant and budget support without addressing doubled unemployment duration or rhetoric criticism.It will help young people, indeed all Canadians, get the skills they need for the jobs that are in demand by partnering with the federal government, the provinces and employers
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    Government ServicesJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer emphasizes deficit reduction and efficiencies but avoids acknowledging specific program cuts to front-line services.Over 70% of the savings found are in operational efficiency.
30. deflected
    Government ServicesJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats efficiency claims without addressing the 35 program activities cut by over 50%.over 70% of the savings found are in operational efficiencies.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes doubled funeral funding but does not address raising the $12,000 exemption threshold.economic action plan 2013 more than doubles the funding available for our veterans' families when it comes to funerals.
32. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP with old numbers and budget vote call instead of committing to threshold increase.Only in Canada can a veteran's estate include a house and a car, and still qualify for additional financial support from our government.
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    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims general support without addressing the specific issues of time, resources or court-ordered documents.As far as I can tell, the government is living up to its commitment under the settlement agreement that has been reached.
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    The EnvironmentMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes awareness and upcoming IJC report but does not address whether the minister will meet all affected communities.we expect tomorrow to receive the benefit of work done by the International Joint Commission to address the issue of fluctuating Great Lakes water levels and the impacts on surrounding communities.
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    Canada PostMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP for blocking legislation instead of addressing the request for a commitment on rural postal services.I would add that if the NDP members were serious, they would not have blocked our back-to-work legislation.
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    EmploymentMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms that temporary foreign workers remain available for Quebec farms despite program changes.I can assure the member opposite that temporary foreign workers will still be available for every farm in his riding.
37. deflected
    PrivilegeMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question raises a procedural point without seeking an answer and the response continues the procedural discussion without resolution.In its original form, the private member's bill, Bill C-425 , intended that if individuals with dual citizenship, those with citizenship in another country and in Canada, were to commit an act against a member of the Canadian military, they would be subject to the sanction of losing that citizenship.
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    PrivilegeMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is procedural commentary and the answer shifts to defending the bill's intent while criticizing the opposition.I am not sure why or how the opposition, particularly, the Liberal Party of Canada, wants to use this procedural issue to somehow determine that there is a definition of what terrorism is and what it is not.
39. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists the specific bills and agenda items for the coming days as requested.Today, we will continue with debate on the NDP's opposition day motion.