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1. misdirected
   EthicsMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the cheque question entirely and attacks the NDP leader over an unrelated traffic incident.From not paying their taxes to not pulling over for the RCMP, why is it that the New Democrats think they are above the law?
2. misdirected
   EthicsMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids any discussion of evidence for the cheque and instead attacks the NDP leader's temperament and law-breaking.Again, the simple answer to the member opposite's question is that if the NDP believes in accountability and responsibility, the leader should show up in the House and explain himself and why he broke the law today.
3. misdirected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer changes the subject to the NDP's opposition to a street racing bill and attacks the NDP leader instead of addressing the cheque.On matters like this, it really would be appropriate for the leader of the NDP to show up and explain why he broke the law.
4. misdirected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims questions are taken seriously but pivots to attacking the NDP leader over an RCMP stop rather than discussing the cheque or PMO actions.That is very important. Again, if the NDP believes that it is appropriate for the leader of the NDP to break the laws of Parliament Hill, to not pull over when an RCMP asks him to, and, when an RCMP gets in his face, to actually ask, "Do you know who I am?"
5. misdirected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer briefly notes the Ethics Commissioner's independence but immediately shifts to attacking the NDP leader's punctuality and law-breaking.but what is equally important for the NDP members, if they want to be so self-righteous, as they are every day, about the importance of following the rules, respecting the law and demonstrating leadership by example, it would be great if the leader of the NDP would actually show up in Parliament.
6. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer offers a brief statement on the cheque being personal then diverts to attacking the Liberal leader over Senator Mac Harb.However, we have a real question for the leader of the Liberal party concerning Senator Mac Harb.
7. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges RCMP independence but immediately attacks the Liberal leader over Senator Mac Harb instead of addressing the Criminal Code sections.Indeed, Liberal Senator Mac Harb took $231,000.
8. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the RCMP is independent then pivots to attacking the Liberal Party over Senator Mac Harb's expenses.Just as the Liberal Party can only answer the questions that taxpayers have about the money that was taken from them and given to their friends, the Liberal senators.
9. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses accountability in general but pivots to attacking the NDP leader rather than government actions on senators.It is also why we, as a House, should be asking and getting serious answers from the NDP about why the NDP leader thinks he can flaunt the law, confront RCMP officers, ignore them when they try to pull him over and then not show up in the House of Commons to be accountable.
10. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the question on the PMO cheque and instead attacks the NDP leader's traffic incident.Is the leader of the NDP being investigated for running five stop signs?
11. answered
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states it was a personal cheque and notes the RCMP's independent role.we have already answered these questions very clearly: it was a personal cheque.
12. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references an ongoing process but immediately shifts to criticizing the NDP leader's conduct.It is not the Conservative leader who behaves that way on Parliament Hill.
13. partly answered
    EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains lack of access to the personal cheque and ongoing RCMP review but does not fully resolve how certainty is maintained.The government did not have access to a personal cheque written by Mr. Wright.
14. deflected
    EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers questions to the RCMP and pivots to lecturing the NDP leader on respect for police.The NDP leader should show us how he plans to respect the RCMP.
15. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the commitment to legislation but immediately attacks the NDP on unrelated legal issues.Will the New Democrats actually follow those laws?
16. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Tim Uppal (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the timeline for legislation and references required reports and commitments.We committed to introducing legislation and we will introduce that legislation.
17. misdirected
    Parliamentary Budget OfficerMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the appointment process question and instead attacks the NDP on unrelated law-respecting grounds.We are looking forward to the time when the NDP actually demonstrates a similar interest in respecting and following the law.
18. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots entirely to attacking Liberals on unrelated expense issues instead of addressing Conservative overspending compliance.We have at least two Liberal MPs who billed false housing expenses so they could fill their pockets with taxpayer money illegally.
19. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal leadership candidates on loans rather than addressing the question about Conservative compliance with election laws.That is in sharp contrast to the Liberal leadership candidates who have half a million dollars in past due loans that have become illegal donations.
20. misdirected
    41st General ElectionMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts focus to attacking the Liberal leader on expenses and speeches instead of responding to the question on Conservative election overspending.It is his leader who said that he would welcome with open arms a Liberal senator who stole almost one-quarter million dollars in expenses from the Canadian taxpayer.
21. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates the government's offer and criticizes the union without addressing when or if negotiations will resume.It is unfortunate that the union is attempting to take out its labour demands on Canadians.
22. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats the same talking points on the offer and union actions without addressing good-faith negotiation or equal pay.It is unfortunate that the union is taking out its labour demands on Canadians.
23. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.Answer confirms negotiations are ongoing and not timetable-driven but does not identify which sectors might bear costs from compromises.We continue to negotiate in good faith, and both sides continue to move closer together.
24. deflected
    International TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids naming affected sectors and instead lists generic negotiation principles without addressing the concessions raised.We will only sign an agreement that is in the best interests of all Canadians.
25. answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The minister directly denied any conversations as asked.the answer is no. Neither I nor anybody on my staff had any comments or discussions with the Museum of Civilization on its exhibit on underwear.
26. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is a rhetorical attack and the answer pivots to criticizing the NDP and praising the PM instead.Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of this country is fighting for Canadian jobs in Europe, speaking in the Westminster parliament for the first time since 1944.
27. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about Conservative violations and instead attacks Liberal finances.His party is in flagrant violation of election finance laws, as we speak.
28. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer attacks Liberal history and the current leader rather than addressing the question about Conservative rules.This is the party that still cannot tell us where the missing $40 million has gone, that has half a million dollars in illegal leadership debt
29. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Mr. Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins with an ironic jab at the NDP before stating general commitment without specifics on action.today, there is something really ironic about an NDP member talking about following clear rules.
30. misdirected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Mr. Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends government actions but ends by attacking the NDP's voting record instead of outlining fixes.Every time we try to create better conditions for first nations communities, the NDP members consistently vote against those and make those challenges even more difficult.
31. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Peter Kent (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms monitoring and containment but does not specify next steps for oil removal.A program of containment and remediation is under way.
32. deflected
    Air TransportationMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Ms. Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states decisions are non-political and criteria-based without addressing the timeline or project status.the decisions that are made by CBSA officers and administration are not made by politicians.
33. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMr. Marc-André Morin (NDP) asked Ms. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists Service Canada access methods but never addresses enacting legislation for universal high-speed Internet.We provide service across Canada.
34. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Claude Patry (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites existing constitutional agreements but does not explain the refusal to transfer funds or any change in openness.We respect the Constitution of Canada and we signed administrative agreements with the Government of Quebec a few years ago regarding the management of this money.
35. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mrs. Susan Truppe (Conservative). substantive question.The response raises an unrelated point of order about an RCMP remark instead of addressing the Elections Canada compliance query.Did he say in his statement that the female RCMP officer who puts her life on the line every single day was a meter maid?
36. partly answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer enumerates bills passed but does not address the criticism of time allocation or Senate-sourced legislation.In just the last five days, thanks to a lot of members of Parliament who have been here sitting late at night, working until past midnight, we have accomplished a lot.