House opens debate on economic action plan 2013 act

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1. deflected
   Elections CanadaMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attributes the cuts to Elections Canada but sidesteps the timing and risks raised.the suggestions for savings at Elections Canada were produced by Elections Canada itself, and after the election campaign.
2. partly answered
   Elections CanadaMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the commitment to amendments but does not address the delay or fear claim.we have committed to come through with amendments to do precisely that.
3. deflected
   Government ExpendituresMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects the premise about the Auditor General but does not address the call for contrition.the member suggests the Auditor General said something he did not say.
4. deflected
   Government ExpendituresMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the Auditor General quote but avoids assigning responsibility for the accounting issue.the Auditor General said the complete opposite.
5. deflected
   Government ExpendituresMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies missing funds but does not engage with the demand for an investigation.as the Auditor General said, no money is missing or lost.
6. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question offers no specific ask and the answer pivots to record and urges support for unrelated measures.Canada's record is better than virtually every other country in the developed world when it comes to job creation, economic growth since the recession and the position of our middle class.
7. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as lacking substance and lists programs instead of addressing growth figures.I am listening very carefully to the leader of the Liberal Party, and I am hearing nothing of substance whatsoever.
8. misdirected
   TaxationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal position on tariffs rather than addressing the new tax's impact on consumers.the Liberal Party's position is to oppose tariff reductions for Canadian consumers, while supporting special tariff reductions for Chinese companies.
9. answered
   Government ExpendituresMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly refutes the premise of missing funds with AG quote and explains categorization in public accounts.We didn't find anything that gave us cause for concern that the money was used in any way that it should not have been.
10. answered
    Government ExpendituresMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly states the premise is false and reiterates funds are accounted for in public documents.The matter in question has to do with the categorization of expenses by the Treasury Board between 2001 and 2009.
11. partly answered
    Health CanadaMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses implementation of recommendations and lists programs but does not explain the 30% admin costs or lack of strategy.we have implemented or are in the process of implementing all the recommendations in the report.
12. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states documents provided and ongoing compliance with settlement agreement.the member will be quite pleased to know that we have tabled, returned and given the commission more than 3.5 million documents.
13. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to past measures and AG praise while avoiding specifics on recovering the $29 billion.the Auditor General was very clear and stated that the improvements the Canada Revenue Agency has made have resulted in a significant increase in the amount of tax debt being collected.
14. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights past measures and total collections but ignores budget cuts and tax havens.since 2006, our government has introduced over 75 measures to improve the integrity of the tax system.
15. answered
    Search and RescueMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly addresses the closure delay and bilingual capacity to ensure safety.the Canadian Coast Guard will delay consolidation of the Quebec region until such time as we are confident that bilingual capacity is ensured for that joint rescue centre.
16. partly answered
    Search and RescueMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer accepts recommendations and notes work begun but does not address specific failures like Google maps or lack of plan.with those recommendations, we have already begun work on the issues.
17. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the specific question about glider program cuts as a fabrication and pivots to general praise of the cadet program.I think I addressed this fabrication two days ago.
18. deflected
    TaxationMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the tax-hike question and instead highlights unrelated economic growth while attacking the opposition.while the member opposite asks about the economy, I am sure the member wanted to take note that Canada's economy grew by .3% in January and February
19. answered
    TaxationScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the GST question by stating health services remain exempt and clarifying the actual changes.health care services have always been exempt from GST in Canada.
20. deflected
    TaxationRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the tax figures and instead claims tax reductions while attacking Liberals over China-related breaks.Instead of fighting for Canadians, the Liberals are fighting for special jobs and special breaks for companies from China.
21. partly answered
    International Co-operationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accepts the Auditor General's recommendations but does not confirm agreement with the findings or commit to specific compliance steps.we do accept the recommendations of the Auditor General in his report
22. deflected
    International Co-operationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as imagination and attacks the member rather than outlining concrete actions.with all due respect, that is a figment of the hon. member's imagination.
23. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to listing unrelated foreign-policy actions instead of addressing the Security Council decision.Canada's principled foreign policy is not for sale for a Security Council seat.
24. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner personally and shifts to Iran policy instead of addressing the Security Council seat.I will say what I am going to give up; I am going to give up on this critic.
25. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Isabelle Morin (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes budget measures without addressing specific rates or the threshold question.We are offering young people opportunities to acquire the experience they need for available jobs.
26. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Rathika Sitsabaiesan (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites youth unemployment ranking and lists specific programs but does not address the 6.5 jobs ratio or new mitigation steps.Canada does have one of the lowest rates of unemployment for youth in the developed world.
27. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reframes changes as connecting people to jobs and attacks NDP instead of addressing EI cuts or Atlantic premiers.the member is totally misrepresenting the changes that are there and that are designed to help connect Canadians with jobs.
28. answered
    Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains the rationale for ending operational funding to regional organizations.the decision to stop contributing to the costs of the daily operations and expenditures of the regional economic development organizations will allow for a more efficient economic development in the Atlantic region by reducing duplication and overlap.
29. misdirected
    Search and RescueHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes the response-time premise and lists other incidents rather than addressing the Auditor General report or base reopening.Since the closure of CCG Kitsilano base in February, the Canadian Coast Guard Sea Island station has responded to 38 search and rescue maritime distress incidents in the greater Vancouver area.
30. answered
    Search and RescueJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the procurement decision and process status for the replacement aircraft.that decision has already been made, and the funding has been allocated.
31. deflected
    LabourMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends government oversight of crown corporations but ignores the $3 billion figure and independence concerns.crown corporations' finances are the government's business.
32. misdirected
    LabourMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to an unrelated terrorism vote attack instead of addressing collective bargaining changes.Those members had a chance last week to vote on a bill that would improve our ability to attack terrorism to make sure we can protect the people of Canada.
33. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses reforms and recruitment efforts but does not confirm the specific practice has ended.we have been working with the airlines and with the pilots associations to make sure that they make every effort to recruit Canadians
34. deflected
    HealthMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The response focuses on provincial jurisdiction and interim steps without addressing federal responsibility or a permanent solution.a provincial committee is examining the jurisdictional question surrounding the drug service provider
35. misdirected
    HealthMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the member's voting record rather than explaining the funding decision for the dental therapy school.Meanwhile, the member for Western Arctic continues to vote against them.
36. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response notes existing aid and general efforts but does not address emergency assistance for refugees with Canadian connections.We continue, through various agencies of the government and through working with our allies, to look at ways that we can help further.