NDP motion on veterans support takes up nearly half of Commons day

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1. deflected
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes alternative services without addressing support for the motion or a free vote.Veterans Affairs Canada is constantly looking for ways to improve service delivery to our members, to the vets who need those services.
2. deflected
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects linking suicides to closures and restates service plans without engaging the travel or closure specifics.I think it is patently unfair to connect those unfortunate circumstances to the office closures.
3. deflected
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer labels the question fearmongering and restates home visits and service points without addressing the sit-ins or veteran-government conflict.this is fearmongering at the height of all this rhetoric.
4. misdirected
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to personal commitment and dialogue instead of addressing a meeting with veterans.
5. deflected
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates coordination with National Defence without addressing the supervision or service cuts.we remain committed not only to working with groups across the land but also to working closely with the Department of National Defence
6. deflected
   EmploymentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights G7 performance and job numbers without addressing the OECD comparison or Liberal-era record.in fact, we have the best economic record and employment record of all G7 countries.
7. deflected
   EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer corrects job statistics and criticizes Liberals but does not address the budget plan for jobs and growth.I do not know where the member of the opposition is getting his facts, because the facts are that 80% of those new jobs were in the private sector and 85% were full time.
8. deflected
   EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists tax cuts and savings without addressing job losses, debt, or the 2013 economic record.we are delivering historic relief, leaving more money in Canadians' pockets, where it belongs.
9. answered
   EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly cites RCMP documents to address whether Gerstein is under investigation.the documents submitted by the RCMP quite clearly indicate who is under investigation, and that is Senator Duffy and Nigel Wright.
10. deflected
    EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates general policy without addressing the specific RCMP investigation or taxpayer costs raised.it is a long-standing government policy that predates our government where ministers of the crown and their staff do have access to legal assistance with respect to the activities they undertake as part of the government function.
11. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to praising the Prime Minister's actions instead of confirming whether staff misled him.That is the type of leadership I think most Canadians have come to depend on from this Prime Minister , and it is the type of leadership we will continue to provide Canadians.
12. deflected
    EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers the matter to the ongoing RCMP investigation without confirming or denying the specific knowledge of van Hemmen.the actions of Senator Duffy and Nigel Wright are being investigated by the RCMP, and we will let it continue its investigation.
13. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer adds an attack on the NDP's electoral record instead of explaining the legal fees for van Hemmen.I can appreciate that the member might not have had a chance to read or acquaint herself with that, since the NDP has lost 16 straight elections and has never served in government.
14. misdirected
    National DefenceMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's position and pivots to unrelated spending claims rather than addressing project delays.the hon. member is completely offside with this in terms of what actually happens.
15. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers general praise for the department without addressing the timeline or Treasury Board oversight.I am very proud of the work that has been done by National Defence, and I am very proud to be a part of a government that has made this a priority.
16. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the union of fearmongering instead of addressing veterans' service concerns or the minister's statements.the union has engaged in fearmongering and put out some false messages attributed to an employee of Veterans Affairs Canada, totally framing her.
17. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Lists nearby service points but ignores wait times and reversal request.That is service that is handy to the veterans and—
18. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Defends the policy changes instead of addressing compensation steps.the member is absolutely wrong.
19. deflected
    Employment InsuranceWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Defends changes and attacks Liberal policy rather than reconsidering.What we will not do is adopt the Liberal policy of a 45-day work year
20. misdirected
    National DefenceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to criticizing previous government instead of explaining current procurement issues.I do not know what it was when he was in government
21. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Lists alternative locations but does not address the call to apologize or keep office open.they can find services at the Service Canada locations where Veterans Affairs Canada employees are present
22. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Repeats claim of enhanced services without addressing office closures or staff reductions.The services that are being provided to veterans are enhanced, to the tune of some 600-plus service points across the country.
23. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores spending comparison and pivots to defending northern offices.That is because, unlike the opposition, we believe that all Canadians should have access to government services right across this great country.
24. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids the spending critique by restating access benefits.the opposition members have been clamouring for more services for Canadians and more convenience, and that is what we are offering.
25. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's voting habits rather than addressing employment measures.I am not sure why the opposition members are so concerned about what is in the budget; history has proven that they are going to vote against it anyway.
26. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks NDP policies instead of responding to the youth employment question.we will absolutely not adopt the disastrous economic policies of the NDP, which would put hundreds of thousands of Canadians out of work by raising taxes on just about everything.
27. partly answered
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists prior credit-card measures but does not address excessive interest rates.That is why we have taken action to protect Canadians using credit cards by banning unsolicited credit card cheques, requiring simple and clear information that provides timely advance notice of rates and fee changes, limiting anti-consumer business practices, and ensuring prepaid cards never expire.
28. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends banks in general without offering any concrete steps on credit-card rates.the socialist NDP may not understand how the economy works.
29. answered
    Veterans AffairsLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly defends the office closures and explains continued service delivery.This is the right thing to do to ensure that our veterans and their families are properly served.
30. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details backlog reductions and family reunifications to address visa processing.We have done a huge amount to make it better and faster by slashing backlogs by over 50% and reuniting families, parents, and grandparents for holidays and all around the year.
31. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer describes ongoing scientific review but does not commit to specific action.Health Canada makes it decisions on pesticide risks based on science and applies strict standards to protect the health of Canadians and their environment.
32. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states proposed new rules for the 2014 season based on scientific review.Using the best science available, the department has proposed new rules for the 2014 growing season to better protect bee populations.
33. partly answered
    International Co-operationMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details aid amounts but does not address reducing civilian risks or broader international efforts.I can confirm that Canada is there.
34. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The response lists general conservation achievements without addressing the specific request on community pastures.our government announced that we will be unveiling a new national conservation plan.
35. answered
    Quebec BridgeMr. Denis Blanchette (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the decision to pursue legal action against CN rather than investing in repairs.It has not done that, and that is why, on behalf of Canadian taxpayers, the Government of Canada is taking CN to court to ensure that taxpayers get value for the deal they made for the bridge.
36. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines the regulatory process but avoids committing to government intervention to save the lines.If it chooses not to operate and to discontinue a line, it goes through a process that is set out in the Canada Transportation Act.
37. partly answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The response provides the legislative agenda but declines to address the request for a vote on the motion.As for the invitation from my friend, I certain would not want to tread upon the very important responsibilities of the whips, and I am sure they will carry out those discussions among themselves.