Commons debates economic action plan bill no. 2 under time allocation

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1. partly answered
   Status of WomenMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mrs. Susan Truppe (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing measures but does not outline a specific plan to eradicate violence.That is why we are taking action across the country to combat violence against women through measures such as greater resources to support victims of crime and protecting aboriginal women, and launching a national action plan to combat human trafficking, just to name a few.
2. deflected
   Status of WomenMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mrs. Susan Truppe (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to a national inquiry and instead repeats general commitments.Let us all work together so women and girls can live free of violence.
3. partly answered
   Status of WomenMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mrs. Susan Truppe (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides funding details but does not address supporting the specific motion for a national action plan.Since 2007, we have invested over $62 million in funding for over 300 projects to end violence against women and girls.
4. deflected
   Status of WomenMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mrs. Susan Truppe (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general commitment without addressing creation of a national strategy.Our government is committed to preventing all forms of violence against women and girls and we will continue to do so.
5. misdirected
   Public SafetyMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing opposition parties instead of addressing the delay in firearms marking regulations.Unfortunately and sadly, the opposition parties have voted against all of that legislation.
6. answered
   International DevelopmentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the request by detailing Canada's support for the global fund fighting AIDS.We have been a stronger supporter of the global fund, which is the fund that is fighting AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.
7. partly answered
   Status of WomenMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mrs. Susan Truppe (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists actions taken but does not commit to developing a new national strategy with partners.we are taking action across the country to combat violence against women through measures such as greater resources to support victims of crime and protecting aboriginal women, launching a national action plan to combat human trafficking, increasing penalties for violent crimes and supporting child advocacy centres to better serve young victims and witnesses of crime.
8. misdirected
   Status of WomenMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Mrs. Susan Truppe (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's voting record instead of addressing the call for a national action plan.If the member opposite was so concerned about helping women and girls, perhaps she should have voted for Bill S-2
9. answered
   EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that no one in the PMO contacted senators.
10. deflected
    EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the question by praising the senator and attacking the NDP instead.They are always full of a lot of hot air, but when it comes to action, they never act.
11. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to attacking the NDP leader rather than addressing the Prime Minister's knowledge.In fact, once the Leader of the Opposition was found guilty, in order to pay thousands of dollars he actually asked his party to pay for that as well.
12. deflected
    EthicsMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to praising the Prime Minister's cooperation instead of explaining the timeline of knowledge.That is the real type of leadership that this Prime Minister shows day in and day out.
13. partly answered
    EthicsMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the email preservation but does not clarify who is to blame for any deletion.They had been preserved in another file for different litigation that was ongoing.
14. deflected
    EthicsMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites documents to counter the premise but does not engage the contradiction count.Page 72, of course, goes on further to say that the RCMP have absolutely no evidence that the Prime Minister knew of this plan.
15. answered
    EthicsMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that Perrin left for university employment.Mr. Perrin left the Prime Minister's Office to accept employment at a Canadian university.
16. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the concern as fearmongering and shifts to broader policy defense.this kind of fearmongering is frankly very irresponsible.
17. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to job creation statistics and CETA instead of addressing EI disqualification rules or seasonal workers.On this side of the House, we are responsible with taxpayers' dollars, and more importantly we want Canadians who want to work to have jobs.
18. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal member for Wascana's statements rather than addressing whether the PM and Clerk will testify.It was actually the member for Wascana , who on Sunday night said, "Beyond apologies to the PMO+RCMP, the Privy Council owes its biggest apology to all Canadians".
19. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the Runia motion by noting the auditors appeared and confirmed the audit process, but does not commit on the PM or Gerstein testifying.The three auditors who actually were on the file did appear before the Senate committee.
20. deflected
    EthicsMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates PMO cooperation with the RCMP but avoids committing to testimony under oath by Gerstein or former staff.Rob Staley, legal representative for the PMO, advised my office, [that's the RCMP] that he had clear orders from the Prime Minister to provide complete cooperation with the investigation
21. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mrs. Susan Truppe (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites international rankings instead of addressing office closures, pay equity changes, or funding cuts.For example, in 2012, a global poll of experts found that Canada was the best place in the G20 to be a woman.
22. partly answered
    Status of WomenMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mrs. Susan Truppe (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites $62 million in funding for violence prevention projects but does not address shelter capacity or waiting times for women turned away.Since 2007, we have invested over $62 million, for over 300 projects, through Status of Women Canada.
23. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights matrimonial rights legislation and a parliamentary committee but attacks the opposition for voting against the bill instead of addressing a public inquiry.Unfortunately, the opposition parties voted against that legislation and against advancing the rights of first nations women.
24. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mrs. Susan Truppe (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer lists government actions on violence prevention but does not pledge support for an inquiry or the requested cross-party action.We passed the Safe Streets and Communities Act to improve the safety of all Canadians, particularly the most vulnerable members of society.
25. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer gives general statements on support but avoids any specific new actions or solutions and instead cautions the asker.I would ask that the hon. member not alarm those individuals who are thinking of coming forward.
26. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Tarik Brahmi (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer details existing mental health resources and hiring efforts but does not address timing of further action or recent suicides directly.Today, the Canadian Armed Forces have nearly 400 full-time mental health professionals and are working to hire more.
27. deflected
    Rail TransportationMs. Isabelle Morin (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer thanks the Auditor General and notes acceptance of recommendations but does not state when the minister became aware of the problems.I understand that Transport Canada has accepted all of the recommendations in the report.
28. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Dan Harris (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer clarifies that positive train control is not a TSB recommendation and notes ongoing work but does not explain why warnings were ignored.Transport Canada is currently working with industry to look at possible fail-safe train controls here.
29. deflected
    Post-Secondary EducationDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists existing youth programs and student supports but does not address any plans to increase the Canada student grants program.Whether it is student loans, whether it is grants, the funds we are providing are targeted, and they are creating more jobs.
30. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceScott Brison (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the previous Liberal government and its EI policies instead of addressing the current break-even rate promise or 2015-2016 premiums.Indeed, it is a bit rich to hear the Liberals talk about EI rates, when it was they who supported a 45-day work year that would have seen EI premiums increase by over 35%.
31. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Manon Perreault (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes the premise and lists general job-creation efforts but does not address eligibility issues for food bank users who lost EI benefits.The modest changes we have made have not affected the availability for individuals who are on EI.
32. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.Answer counters with a rhetorical question about paying EI to people outside the country and attacks opposition proposals rather than addressing the insult or apology request.is the opposition suggesting that EI benefits should be paid to people who are not in the country looking for work?
33. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates government talking points on job creation and training without addressing the specific youth employment decline or summer jobs program funding comparison raised.the fact is that our economic action plan is delivering results for young Canadians.
34. partly answered
    HealthMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains why the bill is rejected and notes openness to mandatory measures if voluntary fails, but does not give a yes or no on supporting the bill.If they do not, we are open to considering a mandatory approach.
35. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Claude Patry (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to benefits for other Quebec farmers and supply management without addressing the compensation timeline disparity or EI reform impact.I would ask the member to consider the pork and beef farmers in the province of Quebec, who will benefit greatly from the Canada-Europe trade agreement.
36. deflected
    Nelson MandelaMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer offers tribute and notes existing honours but does not address the proposal for a national Nelson Mandela day.In answer to that question, Mr. Mandela was honoured by Canada for his fight against apartheid by being appointed a Companion of the Order of Canada.
37. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMr. Brent Rathgeber (Independent) asked Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends the purpose of advertising on wireless competition and provides spending context but does not directly justify the specific ads or address the attack claim.Advertising is a key way for the government to inform Canadians about such important issues as time-limited stimulus measures, tax credits, public health issues, the importance of competition and fair pricing in the wireless sector, and what the government is doing to make that happen for Canadians.