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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the request to urge police referral and instead blames the Liberals for blocking reforms.Right now, today, the only thing that is standing between serious comprehensive reform about the way that the Senate operates with taxpayers' money is the Liberal Party of Canada.
2. deflected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the honour-system question by repeating repayment demands and again blaming Liberals.However, the Liberal Party is standing in the way of those much-needed reforms.
3. answered
   Government ExpendituresMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly quotes the Auditor General to rebut the claim about red flags.We didn't see anything in what we were looking at that put any red flags in front of us
4. deflected
   Government ExpendituresMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the Auditor General quote but does not address where the money went.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
5. deflected
   Government ExpendituresMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the Auditor General's process comment without addressing the call to release records.We didn't identify anything that would cause us to say that we felt that anything was going on outside of those processes
6. partly answered
   EmploymentMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites the summer-job plan but pivots to general job numbers instead of addressing the ad-spending critique.it was the Minister of Human Resources who announced this week our plan, a robust plan, to create 36,000 student summer jobs this year.
7. misdirected
   EmploymentMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise by touting overall job numbers rather than engaging the summer-jobs comparison.We are delivering for all Canadians, for young Canadians, for middle-class Canadians in all regions of the country.
8. misdirected
   EmploymentMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as ridiculous and shifts to overall job creation without addressing the ad-versus-jobs trade-off.this is completely ridiculous.
9. deflected
   The BudgetMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer praises budget contents and committee chair but ignores all questions on committee process and scrutiny.In budget 2013, we have the manufacturing fund.
10. deflected
    The BudgetMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP voting record and highlights job numbers instead of addressing transparency or study process.this is from the New Democrats, pretending they actually cared what was in the budget when they declared publicly they would vote against it before they even had read it.
11. partly answered
    Government ExpendituresMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses Auditor General findings on tracking but does not identify the event, expert or approver as asked.the Auditor General confirmed that reporting on matters such as this was a purely internal to government reporting process
12. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.Answer accuses member of misleading the House and restates reporting processes without addressing lost funds or specific spending.the member opposite is misleading the House.
13. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats Auditor General quote on reporting but evades explaining where the $3 billion was spent.Departments are responsible to report to Parliament.
14. deflected
    Government ExpendituresMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again quotes Auditor General on no misuse but ignores question about priorities and tracking of MPs' spending.We didn't find anything that gave us cause for concern that money was used in any way that it should not have been
15. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains the rationale for cuts as reducing duplication in IT, HR and policy areas.What the agricultural department is doing is looking to reduce costs in IT, human resources, asset management, policy and a lot of things that are duplications of what are done by industry and by the provinces.
16. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends NRC changes and investment totals while attacking opposition voting record instead of addressing science-based cuts.Those members over there voted against that, and that is a scientific fact.
17. answered
    Government ExpendituresMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains contract use and new transparency steps addressing the query on hidden contracts.Our government recently took steps to provide taxpayers with even more transparency by requiring public disclosure of any contract with former public servants receiving pensions.
18. deflected
    Government AdvertisingMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to budget praise and tourist numbers without addressing ad costs or tourism promotion alternatives.Overall, this is a good budget for small business…. [The minister] has done a solid job by remaining on course to eliminate the deficit while announcing some important measures for Canada's entrepreneurs.
19. deflected
    Government AdvertisingMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to mandate and savings without addressing the ad spending versus tourism promotion question.Canadians gave us a strong mandate to stay focused on what matters, which is creating jobs and economic growth.
20. misdirected
    Government AdvertisingWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks Liberals and changes focus to market refocus instead of addressing the tourism ad cuts and propaganda claim.It is a typical Liberal way to badly manage the economy.
21. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks Liberal senators and changes subject to blocking reforms rather than addressing the tipping off or leak.Can members guess who is blocking that? It is the Liberal senators.
22. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks Liberals for blocking rules instead of addressing the honour system or accountability question.It is no surprise that the Liberal Party continues to defend its entitlements.
23. deflected
    EthicsMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates proposed rule changes without addressing the honour system or Duffy's tax filing issue.Conservative senators have introduced 11 substantial changes to the rules so that senators will be accountable to the taxpayers, as they should be
24. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks Liberals and shifts to rule changes instead of addressing the RCMP investigation request or leak.The difference is, of course, with Liberal Senator Mac Harb, who is taking an entirely different position
25. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Jonathan Genest-Jourdain (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's voting record instead of explaining school funding delays.He is crowing about the rights of Canada's aboriginal youth to education, but in this House, every time we have tried to invest money in aboriginal education, he has voted against it, just like his party.
26. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to Bill S-2 voting record rather than addressing shelters or violence statistics.it is absolutely astounding to see an NDP member rise in the House and complain about violence against women and then turn around and vote against Bill S-2 , which seeks to give women living on reserves rights equal to those of other Canadian women.
27. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer accuses the asker of petty politics instead of clarifying shelter numbers or action plans.will the NDP stop playing petty politics at the expense of aboriginal women and children throughout the country?
28. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates government actions on reconciliation without addressing the minister's oversight or seriousness.the big difference between those who like to talk and those who like to act is that on this side of the House we have chosen to act.
29. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims investments exist but does not explain court spending versus child protection.it is obvious that this government is concerned about the health and safety of aboriginal children on reserve and in urban settings.
30. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer blames past Liberal governments and talks efficiency without addressing specific staff cuts.The member for Guelph constantly leaves farmers in the cold himself.
31. answered
    HousingMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states that Quebec's provincial program handles pyrrhotite requests via the SHQ.All requests for information regarding that provincial program should be addressed to the SHQ.
32. partly answered
    LabourMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes good-faith bargaining but does not address specific contract delays or impacts.our government bargains in good faith.
33. deflected
    InfrastructureMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to general infrastructure age statistics and attacks the opposition instead of addressing CBRM funding.Under us, that has come down to 14 years, which means it is newer than it has been in three decades.
34. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Keith Ashfield (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly outlines ongoing Coast Guard actions and commitment to remediation in response to the spill query.The Canadian Coast Guard continues to work closely with its federal partners to address the threat of marine pollution from this wreck.
35. partly answered
    HealthMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims ongoing support but does not address the specific non-renewal of funding or provincial transition needs.this government has supported Infoway, and we plan to continue to support Infoway in the important work it is carrying out with the provinces and territories.
36. answered
    Passport CanadaMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the rationale for the change and asserts improved convenience and access without service loss.this is all about improving services for Canadians and making them more convenient and more accessible.
37. answered
    Passport CanadaMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly reassures that services and locations remain unchanged with no interruptions during the transition.They will continue to have access to passport services at all of the same locations currently available in the country, and as I indicated, we are actually going to be able to expand those services in the near future.