Commons debates economy motion as opposition presses on trade and ethics

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1. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights unrelated legislation instead of addressing the request for a national inquiry.we have in fact been very focused on taking action with respect to support for the aboriginal community and specifically on this tragic issue of murdered and missing aboriginal women.
2. deflected
   Government PrioritiesThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer pivots to trade benefits and avoids the accusations of avoidance and corruption.He is in Europe to secure access to 500 million new consumers for our businesses.
3. misdirected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's trade stance and makes an unrelated drug-trade slur instead of addressing accountability.The Conservative Party supports free trade; the NDP supports no trade, and the Liberals support the drug trade.
4. deflected
   VeteransThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the policy of closing centres without addressing the demand to keep them open.Canadian veterans who are injured in the service of Canada do not drive to visit government offices.
5. partly answered
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the bill request and states intent to introduce legislation but does not commit to unanimous consent today.it is our intention to bring a bill before the House of Commons.
6. partly answered
   Government AccountabilityMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing and proposed Senate measures but does not address the absence of new accountability steps in the throne speech.We have already brought in 12 tough new rules on Senate spending.
7. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists consumer and trade measures without tackling the claim of the worst economic record since the Depression.The throne speech clearly includes improvements for consumers to give them more options regarding their cellphone plans.
8. answered
   Government AccountabilityMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states willingness to work on improved reporting that applies to all parliamentarians.we are willing to work with our colleagues from all parties to develop improved reporting that applies to all parliamentarians.
9. deflected
   EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates prior claim then pivots entirely to unrelated economic talking points and attacks opposition voting record.What is truly clear and what we have heard over the summer is how important it is that the government continues to focus on jobs and the economy.
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats prior claim then shifts to throne speech topics and partisan praise instead of addressing RCMP evidence.Why does the opposition not start thinking about some of the things that were in the throne speech, some of those things that they have consistently voted against as we continue to talk about reducing taxes for Canadian families and making our communities safer?
11. deflected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats denial then pivots to jobs and attacks NDP for questioning economic focus rather than addressing named individuals.Only the NDP would think it is nonsense to talk about creating jobs, only the NDP would think it is nonsense to talk about keeping our communities safe, and only the NDP would think it is nonsense that a Prime Minister and a government would focus on opening up a market of 500 million people to Canadian manufacturers and small, medium, and large business creators.
12. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the question on PM statements and instead attacks the member's past donations to separatist parties.I was going to give the member a break. I did not think he wanted me to talk about the 29 separate donations that he made to separatist parties.
13. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the bill will be tabled in time for implementation before the next election.it will be in time for it to be implemented before the next election.
14. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses supply management protection but pivots to trade benefits without directly engaging the jeopardy claim.all three pillars of supply management are protected, but more than that, farmers from across Canada, who are the best in the world, will now have access to over half a billion new hungry customers.
15. answered
    International TradeMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly confirms all three pillars of supply management remain protected under the agreement.All three of those pillars are protected by this arrangement.
16. answered
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the three pillars of supply management are protected by the agreement.the three pillars of supply management are protected by this agreement.
17. deflected
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes CETA benefits instead of addressing the supply management promise or amount.This is 500 million hungry customers waiting to buy Canadian agricultural products.
18. misdirected
    EthicsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates talking point on Wright and attacks opposition parties instead of naming the meeting attendees.
19. deflected
    EthicsMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats Wright's sole responsibility and pivots to EU trade deal instead of addressing other staff knowledge.Nigel Wright has taken sole responsibility for this matter.
20. deflected
    EthicsMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates Wright handled it alone and shifts to trade/jobs instead of releasing emails or binders.Mr. Wright handled this file on his own.
21. partly answered
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes existing regulations and code of conduct but does not commit to new action on the listed issues.We brought in the code of conduct with respect to credit cards a long time ago
22. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer points to existing agencies and dismisses the NDP site instead of explaining selective consumer protections.well, we protect all Canadian consumers, of course.
23. partly answered
    Consumer ProtectionMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes constructive dialogues and complaints process but does not detail new airline passenger measures.We have constructive dialogues on all of these issues.
24. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends voluntary code and warns of future mandatory rules instead of addressing throne speech omissions or lobbying.It is working, and they tell us it is working.
25. deflected
    Rail TransportationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses testing of oil but avoids any timeline or commitment on phasing out DOT-111 cars.That is why I am happy to indicate that effective today I have asked the Department of Transport to issue a protective directive that will ensure that all crude oil being transported be properly tested and classified and the results sent to the Transportation Safety Board.
26. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The response highlights ongoing talks with municipalities but supplies no timeline or targeted measures for sharing information.As such, I encourage the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to continue to work with us and with the rail companies to get to a resolution in the matter.
27. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer affirms the science yet pivots immediately to partisan attacks instead of a clear yes or no.it is very clear that the science has been very clear supporting climate change.
28. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The reply repeats government achievements and attacks opponents rather than addressing the call for immediate action.our government is a world leader when it comes to taking action on greenhouse gases.
29. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that supply management pillars will be protected but offers no details on effects for dairy farmers.the three pillars of supply management will be protected in the agreement in question.
30. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The response lists broad benefits and then attacks the NDP and Liberals instead of addressing information shared with provinces.The NDP wants to build a giant brick wall around Canada.
31. deflected
    International DevelopmentMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises existing programs and criticizes the opposition for divisiveness without addressing the policy reversal request.It is deplorable to hear the opposition trying to divide over such a debate.
32. misdirected
    International DevelopmentMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The reply defends personal sleep and lists statistics while accusing the opposition of divisiveness rather than engaging the policy question.
33. deflected
    JusticeStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the appointment and cites legal opinions but avoids addressing the specific proposal to refer the matter to the Supreme Court.we will defend the rights of Quebeckers appointed to the Federal Court to also sit on Canada's highest court.
34. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the member personally and shifts to unrelated topics like jobs instead of addressing the RCMP claim.the member, of course, will sink to no depths in order to try and make a ridiculous point in the House.
35. answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Pierre Jacob (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the safety process and current status preventing immediate movement of the cars.Transport Canada has indicated these cars cannot move at this point in time.
36. misdirected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc member's sovereignty position rather than justifying the government's handling of Quebec's requests.Of course, the Bloc member wants to take Quebec out of Canada, but we do not.