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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer highlights government achievements rather than addressing the demand to fire the minister.The record of this government and this minister is clear.
2. deflected
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer repeats the record of increased services instead of addressing the call to fire the minister.this government and this minister have increased services for our veterans without precedent.
3. answered
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the repayment demand by stating it was unacceptable and a change was ordered.As soon as the minister heard about that, he immediately said it was unacceptable and ordered a change.
4. deflected
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to discussing bureaucratic mistakes and service points instead of addressing office closures or staff priorities.when we have a small number of duplicative veterans offices that have a very small case load, it makes a lot more sense
5. deflected
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer emphasizes 600 points of service rather than addressing the human versus computer service concern.veterans have access to in-person services not just in a few service centres, but at 600 points of service across Canada.
6. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer highlights the government's record on services instead of addressing the demand to fire the minister.this government's record, not only of increasing services to veterans and funds for veterans, is unprecedented.
7. misdirected
   The SenateMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal announcement and quotes a senator rather than addressing action on the Conservative caucus.I gather the change announced by the leader today is that unelected Liberal senators will become unelected senators who happen to be Liberal.
8. misdirected
   The SenateMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the Liberal Senate move and quotes a senator instead of addressing Conservative caucus changes.His leader in the Senate said the following in response: "I am not a former Liberal senator.
9. deflected
   The SenateThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states inability to abolish Senate then pivots to attacking NDP's lack of senators instead of addressing support for abolition motion.The only problem the NDP has with the Senate is that it does not have any senators.
10. deflected
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites long-standing policy then immediately shifts to criticizing NDP on Senate issue rather than addressing the payment or investigation.I cannot let the previous comment pass about the so-called party of principle over there.
11. partly answered
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly repeats that legal assistance is a pre-existing policy but does not explain the specific extra payment or its necessity.Once again, Mr. Speaker, as you know, the payment of legal assistance for crown service under certain circumstances is a long-standing policy that predates this government.
12. partly answered
    EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges RCMP role but avoids explaining how the Prime Minister obtained information to state Gerstein is not under investigation.the RCMP has been quite clear with respect to the matter under investigation.
13. deflected
    EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects the premise of the question and asserts compliance with guidelines without addressing the ethical concern or sanctions.There was an event for a local riding. It was never advertised as anything more and was fully consistent with the guidelines that are in place.
14. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer ignores the listed ethical incidents and instead attacks the questioner's own donations and past campaign conduct.When it comes to ethics, this is a gentleman who really has nerve getting up and asking those questions.
15. deflected
    EthicsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates the Prime Minister's ethical standards then pivots to criticizing opposition donations instead of addressing when ministers should resign.Contrast that to the opposition that accepted illegal contributions from their big boss union friends.
16. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights increased service locations and past votes against initiatives rather than addressing the impact of office closures on veterans.Who is the member actually working for?
17. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Apologizes for events but does not address the call for resignation.I absolutely regret yesterday's events.
18. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Highlights government actions rather than addressing the demand for apology.No government has done more to reach out to ill and injured veterans and members of our armed forces than this Canadian government
19. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsJim Karygiannis (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Turns to criticizing the opposition rather than answering about the minister.it beats me how the leader of the Liberal Party can continue to ignore that member's disgraceful comments about veterans
20. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Claims increasing services but does not address reconsidering the closures.the fact remains that we are increasing services to our veterans at more locations
21. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.Directly explains the departmental decision for hiring based on experience.This decision was made by departmental officials due to Mr. Protti's experience and skills in many sectors
22. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.Addresses the MOU and hiring but avoids the criticism about scientists vs lobbyists.we have signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Institute for Sustainable Development
23. deflected
    Public Service of CanadaMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Denies the policy but pivots to negotiations with public service.certainly this is not the policy of this government to have that campaign that the member refers to
24. deflected
    Public Service of CanadaMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Reiterates it's not policy without addressing the directive request.that is not the policy of our government or our managers
25. deflected
    Canada PostMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the business model issue and plan without addressing seniors or home delivery.there are one billion fewer pieces of mail being put in the system than there were in 2006, and as a result Canada Post is facing an issue with respect to its business model.
26. partly answered
    Canada PostMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the community mailbox rollout and existing usage but ignores jobs, mobility, and alternatives.currently two thirds of Canadian households already receive their mail in these community mailboxes.
27. deflected
    Canada PostMs. Hélène LeBlanc (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise and opposition instead of engaging with banking services or executive pay.Maybe the member should wake up to this, too.
28. answered
    Canada PostMs. Manon Perreault (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses disability accommodations in the plan and existing service levels.One of the things it indicated is that it will accommodate the situations it may be facing with respect to people with disabilities, or seniors.
29. deflected
    EthicsMr. Scott Andrews (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims compliance and corrects the story without addressing the fundraising rules or stakeholders.This was an event for a local riding.
30. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the job grant idea but ignores provincial agreement and funding cuts.It is a good idea, which is why the vast majority of organizations and businesses supported it.
31. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges provincial reporting but notes federal support roles without outlining a national plan.CFIA stands ready to work with the province of record in monitoring, assessing, doing testing, and all of those good things.
32. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on no human health risk and biosecurity but does not address a federal action plan or meeting content.porcine epidemic diarrhea poses no threat to human health.
33. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Yvonne Jones (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to past Liberal policy instead of addressing the specific Goose Bay commitments and cuts.After the decade of darkness that was implemented by the Liberal Party, we have made the support of our men and women in uniform and our armed forces a priority, and we will continue to do so.
34. answered
    HealthMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states that Health Canada scientists, not ministers, make approval decisions and explains timing factors.drug approval decisions are made by Health Canada scientists, not by ministers or politicians.
35. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details monitoring steps taken but avoids stating any timeline or plan for removing the oil.The Coast Guard will continue to monitor the situation very closely and take the necessary steps to protect our environment.
36. partly answered
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges Quebec's approach and notes ongoing negotiations but does not address scrapping the project.We are holding discussions and negotiations with the provinces in order to find a solution that will improve the implementation of these job training programs