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1. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes alternative services without addressing office closures or staff training concerns.our government has created 600 new points of service across the country to assist Canada's veterans.
2. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses merged office staffing but ignores spending comparisons and relationship concerns.Regarding the offices that are being merged with Service Canada, we will make sure that each of the eight offices has a fully trained Veterans Affairs Canada employee to provide the necessary assistance.
3. answered
   National DefenceMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly denies that CSEC targeted or tracked Canadians as alleged.it is my understanding that CSEC made it clear to the CBC that nothing in the documents they had obtained showed that Canadian communications were targeted, collected or used, nor that travellers' movements were tracked.
4. deflected
   National DefenceMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refers back to a prior response and invokes an independent review without addressing the monitoring question.my previous answer addressed this particular question, but I can let the hon. member know, and she may be aware, that the activities of CSEC are reviewed by an independent commissioner, who has repeatedly indicated that CSEC respects the privacy and the laws of this country.
5. deflected
   National DefenceMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats a denial of targeting without addressing extension of the project or data sharing.as I indicated, CSEC made it clear to the CBC that nothing in the documents it had obtained showed that Canadian communications were targeted, collected or used, nor that travellers' movements were tracked.
6. answered
   Veterans AffairsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies the facility is provincial and unrelated to the district offices being discussed.this is a provincial facility that has nothing to do with the district offices.
7. deflected
   Veterans AffairsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights new service points but ignores the MP's statement and distance concerns for PTSD services.as I mentioned earlier, there will be 650 points of service for veterans to access service.
8. deflected
   Veterans AffairsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists co-located offices but avoids addressing spending priorities or office closures.For example, in Brandon, Manitoba, it is in the same building.
9. deflected
   National DefenceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites oversight and commissioner praise without addressing legality of tracking under the Act.CSEC's Chiefs…have spared no effort to instill within CSEC a culture of respect for the law and for the privacy of Canadians.
10. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses Privacy Commissioner and pivots to independent oversight without acknowledging the tracking claim.the Privacy Commissioner is wrong; it is unbelievable.
11. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies targeting in documents but avoids whether metadata collection equals monitoring Canadians.CSEC has made it clear to the CBC that there was nothing in the documents that had been obtained that showed that Canadians' communications were targeted, collected, or used
12. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer references favourable commissioner report instead of addressing former minister's awareness of collection and sharing.the independent commissioner who oversees the activities of CSEC has given a favourable report concerning CSEC's activities and its compliance with the law
13. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP for union pandering and voting record rather than addressing cuts or conspiracy claim.the opposition, especially the NDP, tries to pander to the unions and are more than willing to speak their talking points.
14. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats investment claims and redefines cuts as more services without engaging the report figures.Since coming to office, our government, the Conservative government, has invested almost $5 billion in additional funding to help veterans.
15. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes home services and mocks NDP without addressing comfort or loss of personalized support.We will continue to cut their lawn. We will continue to shovel their snow.
16. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Francine Raynault (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights expanded points of service but does not address whether closed centres provided essential mental health or independent living support.there will be 650 points of service, 600 additional.
17. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer questions the asker's understanding and promotes the merger instead of addressing reconsideration of closures.What does the member not get? I have a difficult time understanding.
18. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer focuses on the word 'allegedly' and oversight without addressing whether the activity is acceptable.As I already indicated, CSEC made it clear to CBC that nothing in the documents it had obtained show that Canadian communications were targeted, collected, or used, nor that travellers' movements were being tracked.
19. deflected
    National DefenceScott Brison (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates compliance claims and oversight without confirming or denying an investigation into the specific reports.As I have pointed out, for years now there has been an independent commissioner who looks at all the issues surrounding CSEC.
20. deflected
    National DefenceScott Brison (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again cites the commissioner without addressing notification of MPs or initiating an investigation.
21. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to digitization benefits without addressing library closures or access loss.
22. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends digitization and low visits without addressing destruction of materials or heritage loss.Users were asking for digital information.
23. partly answered
    Library and Archives CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges a process but provides no timeline or commitment to appointment.there is a process under way, and I am sure a decision will be made in the fullness of time.
24. deflected
    National DefenceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer relies solely on the commissioner without giving a categorical statement on tracking.we rely on the independent commissioner for that assessment, who has indicated that CSEC has spared no efforts to instill within CSEC a culture of respect for the law and for the privacy of Canadians.
25. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). loaded question.Answer details actions taken but does not fully address the premise of inaction.we have brought in new rules and regulations for the 2014 growing season.
26. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats prior points on rules without addressing risk to farmers or other jurisdictions.we are working with our international partners and we have brought in new rules and regulations for the 2014 growing season.
27. answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the regulatory process is being followed.the member will know that there is a regulatory process for the discontinuance of railways, and that process is being followed.
28. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids the political challenge to MPs and restates the business decision and process.this was a business decision made by a private company.
29. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to funding priorities and results without addressing cuts or trust issues.we are focusing our funding on projects that generate tangible results while respecting taxpayer dollars.
30. partly answered
    International TradeJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses trade deal interests but does not confirm contact with Ontario or matching the US deal.the government will only sign a trade agreement that is in the best interests of Canada.
31. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists existing measures instead of addressing support for the proposed action plan.We have, in fact, made a number of changes within the Criminal Code that put more emphasis on holding offenders accountable.
32. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer continues listing measures without addressing the call for an inquiry.We have supported the development and adaptation of victim services so that people are culturally aware
33. deflected
    HealthMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives general assurances on drug safety without addressing regulation of compounding companies.Health Canada scientists review all drugs approved for sale in Canada based on a rigorous review, to ensure health, safety, and efficacy.
34. deflected
    Canada PostMr. Marc-André Morin (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites mail volume decline and Canada Post autonomy but ignores the specific office closures and request for solutions.Canada Post, as an arm's-length crown corporation, is responsible for its operations, including business and financial decisions.
35. deflected
    Government ServicesMr. Claude Patry (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The response promotes regional economic work while avoiding any mention of service cuts or ministerial intervention.the Economic Development Agency of Canada is working in all regions of Quebec to develop the Quebec economy.
36. deflected
    EthicsMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promises future consideration but supplies no response on removing the individual from the Privy Council.I will take the member's comments under advisement and get back to her.
37. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mr. LaVar Payne (Conservative). loaded question.The point of order shifts focus to unrelated unparliamentary language instead of addressing the request regarding the mayor.The member for Winnipeg Centre used very unparliamentary language towards me and our colleagues in the House.