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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains reimbursement policy and RCMP advice but does not specify what Mark Kihn was doing on the plane.the Conservative Party pays the equivalent of a commercial plane ticket when the Prime Minister travels for Conservative Party events.
2. misdirected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats prior points then attacks the NDP on offices instead of addressing the plane use question.At the same time, the Leader of the Opposition might want to explain why he is charging taxpayers for offices across this country where he has no members of Parliament.
3. misdirected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to accusing the NDP of multiple unrelated rule-breaking instead of addressing the plane or corruption question.On every single matter that counts, the NDP is always breaking the rules and getting caught.
4. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses Senate reforms and ends by attacking the NDP on offices rather than explaining continued funding despite audit findings.I would ask the Leader of the Opposition to reflect on that before he opens up offices in areas where he has no members of Parliament.
5. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions reforms and an Auditor General investigation but closes by redirecting to NDP offices instead of addressing Senate funding.I would suggest to the Leader of the Opposition that he might want to reflect on that before wasting taxpayer money to open up offices in areas where he has no members of Parliament.
6. partly answered
   International TradeMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Mr. Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges support and notes a deal will come to the House but provides no timeline for tabling details.We look forward to bringing a deal to the House, which estimates suggest will raise our GDP by $1.5 billion.
7. partly answered
   JusticeMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states intent to fill the vacancy and notes review of a recent decision but gives no appointment timeline.We have now received a decision from the Supreme Court of Canada that we are examining, and we will proceed post-haste.
8. deflected
   JusticeMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates plans to appoint but shifts to refusing debate on dying with dignity instead of addressing the vacancy timeline.The government does not intend to reopen that debate.
9. deflected
   FinanceMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general commitment to tax relief but avoids confirming if income splitting will be in the next budget.Once the budget is balanced, our government is committed to greater tax relief for Canadian families.
10. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer begins a personal attack on the asker instead of addressing the yes-or-no question on income splitting.Mr. Speaker, having received a pink slip himself, he will—
11. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer corrects the job statistic and highlights overall job creation but does not address whether the government is proud of the part-time nature of many jobs.85% of the positions created were full-time.
12. deflected
    FinanceMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states it is not the time to discuss details and pivots to G7 performance instead of providing the requested figures on unspent 2013 funds.Now is not the time to be discussing the details.
13. deflected
    FinanceMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses past government debt reduction but offers no plan for addressing current household debt levels.That is why we reduced the debt by $38 billion before the recession, bringing it to its lowest level in 25 years.
14. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights positive comments and voter motivation but does not promise to remove the proposed changes to part 18.That is how we will proceed with the fair elections act
15. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on fraud risks and quotes the NDP leader instead of committing to retain or alter the vouching system.Those were the words of the leader of the NDP when this compliance review came forward.
16. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the one-year retention rule and defends it as balanced but does not commit to changing the provision.Therefore, I think we have struck the right balance.
17. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends identification rules but avoids any commitment on removing the vouching provision.Our reasoned position is that people should choose from among 39 different forms of identification to prove who they are and where they live.
18. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists specific programs but does not address the timeline implied by the question.through my department and CIC, this government has invested over $50 million in efforts to accelerate and streamline the process of credential recognition for foreign trained professionals.
19. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the problem and lists investments without detailing new actions for the specific groups mentioned.That is why we are making unprecedented investments to help immigrants, disabled individuals and young Canadians find work and to give them the labour market training they need.
20. partly answered
    EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accepts the data gap and notes ongoing work but pivots to existing apprenticeship programs.it is true that we do have inadequate labour market information, and we are working with Statistics Canada on ways to get more robust labour market information with more of a microeconomic perspective
21. deflected
    HealthMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights overall health funding while ignoring the specific cuts to the Public Health Agency.we have funded now, through the provinces and territories, the largest and highest recorded health transfer dollars in Canadian history.
22. misdirected
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the asker of fearmongering and shifts focus away from the impact of the cuts.I ask the member not to, in any way, fearmonger on the issue of Ebola, because we did confirm this morning that there is no Ebola virus in Saskatoon.
23. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states VIA Rail's independence without agreeing to meet or work on saving the service.VIA Rail is an independent crown corporation, and as such, it is responsible for its own operational decisions.
24. misdirected
    Rail TransportationMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the asker's voting record instead of addressing the request to meet with mayors.I will point out that every dollar that has supported VIA service across this country, including in New Brunswick, has been voted for by Conservative members, including from New Brunswick, and serially voted against by that member and his team.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses ethics compliance but avoids the specific question about a blind trust.I was then and, to my knowledge, I remain in full compliance.
26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes government policy without addressing the request to back away from slurs or commit to working with all Canadians.Responsible resource development means putting in place a world-class regulatory framework, state-of-the-art technology, and infrastructure for the safe transportation of energy products.
27. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer vaguely references engagement with allies but does not state the government's policy on nuclear weapons or a binding convention.the member opposite knows full well that we continue to be engaged with our allies and partners across the world on these issues.
28. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats a prior vague statement without confirming attendance at the Hiroshima meeting.as I said in my previous answer, we work with our partners and allies around the world on this issue.
29. misdirected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the claim but shifts to praising commemoration efforts instead of addressing budget misuse for parades.Yes, we will commemorate them.
30. misdirected
    EthicsGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberals' past use of jets rather than addressing the current reimbursement policy or Challenger use.When the Liberals were in power, they used the Challenger jets as their own little personal taxi service.
31. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing privacy measures but does not specify when the commissioner's recommendations will be implemented.We are listening to recommendations.
32. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states when the Privacy Commissioner was informed and notes the secretariat's independence.In the meantime, in answer to the member's question, we advised the Privacy Commissioner yesterday when we were made aware of the allegation.
33. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses quota decisions via science but sidesteps the requested fair sharing arrangement and adjacency principle.Any quota changes for 2014 will be based on sound science advice and will take into account recommendations of stakeholders.
34. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking the NDP's voting record instead of addressing the contradiction on moral obligations to veterans.Its parliamentary record is one of only voting against veterans' benefits and services.
35. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general support for Egypt and press rights without addressing specific actions to secure Fahmy's release.Canada continues to call on the Egyptian government to promote the rights of journalists and to protect those rights in keeping with Egypt's new constitution and with the aspirations of Egypt's people to build a fully democratic Egypt.
36. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses voter ID rules instead of responding to the request for a more proportional electoral system.Most people think it is pretty reasonable that when they show up to cast a ballot, they are able to identify who they are and where they live.
37. answered
    PrivilegeRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly engages the privilege point by acknowledging the sanctions and providing personal context on the matter raised.Like you, Mr. Speaker, I am one of the 13 named individuals in the Russian sanctions.