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1. answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the Ukraine situation and outlines Canada's intended actions.We will continue to vocalize our concerns to work with the Ukrainian Canadian community and our allies to take all appropriate actions necessary to encourage the government of Ukraine to move in a positive direction.
2. partly answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses existing mental health programs but does not address making the issue a personal priority.Canada has some of the most developed programs in mental health for people in the armed forces in the entire world.
3. deflected
   Consumer ProtectionThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general concerns without confirming whether the specific promise will be kept.We have taken various actions in the past, and we will continue to work with Canadians to take the appropriate actions in the future.
4. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attributes decisions to independent officials rather than addressing whether the Prime Minister will release the documents.access to information requests are handled by independent public servants and by lawyers who make those judgments according to the law.
5. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the question by deferring to the RCMP without addressing document release or interference.The government does not interfere in that process.
6. deflected
   Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the policy and criticizes the Liberal approach instead of addressing whether the plan will be abandoned.unlike the Liberal Party, we think it is necessary for the Government of Canada to act directly to deal with job creation and a skills mismatch in the labour market.
7. deflected
   Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates the government's position and funding transfers without agreeing to drop the plan or work differently with provinces.this government has already transferred massive amounts of money to the provinces for post-secondary education and skills training.
8. deflected
   Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims marketplace support and reaffirms commitment without addressing whether the plan will be scrapped.I noted that the Canada job grant was in fact very well received by those in the marketplace, by people who want to upgrade their skills, want to receive more training, want to gain jobs, and by employers who want to create jobs.
9. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses providing information rather than addressing whether contact occurred.this government will give the RCMP any information that it requests.
10. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states lack of knowledge instead of confirming whether RCMP was informed.The RCMP itself has been very clear that I had no knowledge of that.
11. misdirected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts focus to who is under investigation rather than addressing Gerstein's status in caucus.The individual referred to by the leader of the NDP is not under investigation.
12. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects facts of the premise without addressing the moral distinction posed.the leader of the NDP knows that those facts are not accepted.
13. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends Strahl personally and attacks the question instead of explaining the conflict recognition.It is a shame that for the sake of his personal reputation, he decided he is no longer willing to provide his services.
14. deflected
    EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer praises caucus freedom instead of addressing sanctions for the alleged rule breach.on this side of the House, we are very free to represent our constituents
15. partly answered
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses actions taken but does not specify sanctions.I proactively and very swiftly took action to address the situation
16. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to unrelated praise of the asker and investments rather than the timeline question.I would also like to take a moment to congratulate the member for recognizing all of the investments we continue to make across northern Ontario.
17. deflected
    EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses the process without addressing the content or reasons for blank pages.The information that is required is made by those individuals, following the law.
18. partly answered
    International RelationsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses condemnation and contacts but omits specific commitments to observers, visas, or sanctions.We are urging the Ukrainian government to find a political solution by engaging in a real dialogue.
19. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Responds with overall job numbers instead of addressing December's statistics or the ad campaign.In fact, over one million net new jobs have been created in Canada since July 2009, since the end of the recession.
20. misdirected
    EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Personalizes by referencing his children and avoids committing to a jobs plan.I have triplet young Canadians who would disagree with the member.
21. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges priority and review but does not address specific issues like red tape or budget cuts.We are reviewing whether further enhancements are needed to ensure that the armed forces are responding to the needs of its members and veterans.
22. misdirected
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Repeats previous answer and criticizes the opposition instead of outlining concrete measures.What she and the members of her party could do is start supporting the efforts that we have made to support our men and women in uniform and our veterans.
23. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.Emphasizes past funding and opposition criticism rather than addressing office closures.While our government is making improvements to veterans' benefits, the Liberals and the NDP have voted against this new funding for mental health treatment, financial support, and home care services.
24. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.Details alternative services without committing to keeping offices open.our government has created 600 new points of service across the country to assist Canadian veterans.
25. deflected
    FinanceMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses 2009 actions and a 2015 target instead of addressing priorities for the upcoming budget.It protected Canada from double-digit unemployment, much better than other western democracies.
26. misdirected
    FinanceMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's voting record and memory rather than addressing current EI impacts.She and her party voted against that budget.
27. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states VIA is independent and shifts to general outreach instead of explaining lack of service or safety plans.VIA is an independent corporation from the Canadian government, and as such it takes its own decisions when it comes to the provision of services across this great country.
28. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers decisions back to VIA based on ridership without addressing federal assistance for the specific line.I encourage the member to talk to VIA about the provision of service, and I would like to thank the member for his question.
29. deflected
    Elections CanadaMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids confirming any investigation by deferring entirely to Elections Canada.of course Elections Canada governs itself and will make its own determinations.
30. partly answered
    Elections CanadaMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the timing of the bill but does not confirm whether it includes serious penalties for spending violations.the bill that the member mentioned will be introduced in time for implementation before the next election.
31. misdirected
    Government AdvertisingMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the ads then pivots to attacking the NDP's past advertising instead of addressing the spending question.Speaking of advertising, the New Democrats had hundreds of thousands of illegal advertising at their last convention.
32. deflected
    Government AdvertisingMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates the general duty to inform without addressing the specific claims of wasteful or false advertising.as I have already said, the government's responsibility is to make Canadians aware of programs and services that are important to them.
33. deflected
    Public SafetyCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes the program without confirming specific funding for the GTA.We will always stand by provinces and territories who need help, while following the rules of this program.
34. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The minister acknowledges the rules and plans to crack down but does not address the specific case mentioned.Therefore, I would appreciate receiving information from the member.
35. deflected
    HealthMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer points to provincial handling without addressing federal responsibility.it is my understanding with respect to this emission that the company involved, the tenant, is working with the provincial authorities regarding environmental issues and will continue to do so.
36. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The response promotes the strategy without addressing Quebec's request for opt-out.The international education strategy is a product of extensive consultations with the provinces, territories, and stakeholders.
37. partly answered
    Library and Archives CanadaMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the policy but dismisses concerns sarcastically without promising investigation.
38. partly answered
    Status of WomenMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Mr. Robert Goguen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer indicates ongoing exploration without committing to the specific approach asked.We are in the process of exploring all possibilities in order to protect women and girls who are vulnerable because of this practice.