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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. answered
   International Co-operationMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly details all assistance measures requested.Right from the beginning, we committed $5 million in terms of immediate assistance.
2. answered
   Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Costas Menegakis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer specifies immigration measures including priority processing.We are also carrying out a number of immigration measures, including expediting passport processing for affected Canadians and providing priority processing for family members of Canadians and permanent residents who self-identify as being from areas that are significantly affected by Typhoon Haiyan.
3. deflected
   EthicsMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids selecting which statement is true by referencing affidavits instead.I believe that Nigel Wright, in the affidavits that have been supplied to the court, identified the individuals who were involved in this plan.
4. deflected
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps choosing among the three statements by restating the PM's position.We know that if the Prime Minister had known about this scheme, he would in no way have approved of such a plan.
5. deflected
   41st General ElectionMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer does not address whether Sona is still viewed as the sole culprit.We are working closely with Elections Canada and providing any assistance we can.
6. misdirected
   EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberals and avoids confirming whether the PM asked his staff.It is only the Liberals who protect the status quo in the Senate.
7. misdirected
   EthicsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer insults the asker and pivots to attacking Liberals instead of addressing the query.here is another parliamentary tough guy who, in the confines of this room, will make all kinds of allegations knowing that he is covered by immunity, but when he comes outside of the chamber is afraid to say anything.
8. misdirected
   EthicsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberals and does not confirm if Woodcock or Rogers remain employed.It is only the Liberals right now in the House who are standing up for these three disgraced senators.
9. answered
   EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states no investigation is occurring before pivoting.Mr. Speaker, no. As the Prime Minister said, it is not, but we are continuing to assist authorities.
10. deflected
    EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the non-investigation claim without addressing whether assistance equals participation.Mr. Speaker, again, the Prime Minister's Office is not under any investigation.
11. deflected
    EthicsMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids confirming any staff questioning and repeats prior non-response.Mr. Speaker, as I have said on a number of occasions, we are continuing to assist the authorities.
12. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question attacks the PM's consistency rather than seeking new facts; the answer shifts to unrelated Senate and policy attacks.What this is about is the fact that these three senators and disgraced former Liberal senator, Mac Harb, accepted payments that they did not incur.
13. deflected
    41st General ElectionMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims assistance but immediately pivots to attacking the questioner's broken promise.Unfortunately, the member over there does not believe the same thing.
14. deflected
    41st General ElectionMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses opposition of defending wrongdoers and avoids addressing non-cooperation claims.First, it is the senators who are the victims.
15. deflected
    41st General ElectionMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats assistance but shifts to attacking NDP union funding instead of addressing non-cooperation.It was the NDP that accepted illegal contributions from its union buddies.
16. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends existing rules and blames prior Liberal scandals without committing to review.We introduced rules after 13 years of scandals and mismanagement under the Liberals.
17. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends existing law instead of addressing broken promise or timeline for new protection.the commissioner himself stated that whistleblowers "are adequately protected" by our legislation.
18. misdirected
    41st General ElectionCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberals and changes subject to entitlements rather than addressing the delay or Elections Canada powers.They are trying to make victims out of the three current senators and disgraced former Liberal senator Mac Harb.
19. misdirected
    41st General ElectionDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to Liberal and NDP convictions instead of explaining witness selection or legislation delay.It is unfortunate the Liberals have a different standard.
20. misdirected
    41st General ElectionDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal record on accountability and sponsorship scandal instead of addressing election fraud legislation.When it comes to accountability, the Liberals have nothing to tell Canadians about it because they have never stood up for accountable government.
21. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer refuses to comment on numbers and pivots to general benefits without confirming costs.we do not comment on rumours or speculation, but after a decade of darkness under the Liberals, our government is committed to providing the men and women in the Royal Canadian Navy and the Coast Guard with the equipment that they need at the best value for taxpayers.
22. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats job creation claims and avoids addressing budget shortfalls or scaling options.the national shipbuilding procurement strategy will generate approximately 15,000 jobs and $2 billion in economic activity over the next 30 years according to industry analysts.
23. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states port is arm's-length without confirming any departmental assessment or releasing documents.the Port of Quebec is an arm's-length organization as the member knows and as such is responsible for its own operational decisions.
24. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats arm's-length status and avoids committing to stopping work or holding consultations.On the contrary, Mr. Speaker, the Port of Quebec is an arm's-length organization, and as such is responsible for its own decisions.
25. answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that Transport Canada continues to implement the recommendations and notes VIA Rail's action on recorders.Transport Canada continues to implement the Burlington report's recommendations.
26. deflected
    Rail TransportationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the premise about positive train control and pivots to industry work instead of addressing the call to act.That is nonsense, Mr. Speaker.
27. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats prior points and again states positive train control is not recommended, avoiding a timeline for action.positive train control is not part of the Transportation Safety Board's recommendation.
28. misdirected
    Champlain BridgeMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member's past position on the bridge rather than outlining any contingency plan.it is clear that this member would have closed the bridge long ago.
29. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights military growth and criticizes Liberals but offers no guarantee on the specific battalion or base.we have grown the size of Canada's military men and women consistently, along with the equipment they need.
30. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as far from the truth and shifts to job creation without addressing cost transparency.that is so far from the truth that it is hard to comment on it.
31. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states the policy against providing heroin but does not address the special access program change or expert advice.our policy is to take heroin out of the hands of addicts, not to put it in their arms.
32. deflected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the program's integrity and reiterates opposition to illicit drugs without engaging the court challenge or reconsideration request.This program was not intended as a way to give illicit drugs to addicts.
33. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes alternative services and accuses scare tactics without addressing the office closure.While the member opposite engages in scare tactics, we will continue to deliver services and support the veterans, no matter where they live in Canada.
34. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly counters the premise by detailing specific regulatory actions taken on emissions.We have introduced new emissions regulations for vehicles, and we were the first major coal user to ban construction of traditional coal-fired plants.
35. answered
    Intergovernmental RelationsMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that a meeting with provinces already occurred and explains the policy rationale.Ten days ago, I met with the provinces and expressed a great deal of personal interest.
36. deflected
    Champlain BridgeMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the expired plan and provincial choices but avoids committing on the new fund or LRT.The Province of Quebec already knows roughly how much money it will get as part of the transfers to the provinces.
37. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers a future update and shifts to general immigration policy without addressing the stay request.I will let her know as soon as I receive an update on this case.
38. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Dean Del Mastro (Independent) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises the question then pivots to attacking the Liberal leader and listing Canadian achievements instead of addressing China.that is the best question I have had from a member outside the government caucus.