Commons debates Canada-Honduras trade deal as opposition cites rights record

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer counters premise of cuts with funding details but ignores accountability and Health Council closure.It continues on with a 6% escalator until 2017, and after 2017, of course, its tied to economic growth, with a guarantee of a 3% escalator.
2. deflected
   HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates funding formula and notes no provincial requests for accord renewal instead of addressing specific failures listed.I can assure the member that I have been the Minister of Health now for ten months, and not one provincial health minister has asked me to renew the health accord in its current form.
3. misdirected
   HealthMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to physician numbers via CIHI without addressing funding formula changes or $36 billion hole.I can reassure the member, and I would encourage her to look at the information that comes out of the Canadian Institute for Health Information, that we now have record numbers of physicians.
4. partly answered
   InfrastructureMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer provides total plan figures and municipal share but does not address P3 delays or lack of allocation to municipalities.The building Canada plan represents $53 billion over 10 years.
5. deflected
   InfrastructureMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims historic support and invokes gas tax while accusing asker of not caring about provinces instead of addressing $5.8 billion shortfall.never in Canadian history has a government supported municipalities as much as ours has.
6. deflected
   PensionsScott Brison (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites economic fragility and lists alternative measures without engaging the department report or provincial proposals on CPP expansion.with the global economic recovery still very fragile, we need to be mindful not to impose costs on Canadians that would hurt the workers, certainly hurt the employers, and definitely threaten the recovery.
7. misdirected
   PensionsScott Brison (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal voting record and leader instead of addressing EI premiums versus CPP or provincial proposals.we will take no lessons from the Liberal Party, which votes against seniors every time in protecting their hard-earned dollars.
8. deflected
   InfrastructureRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer begins to address application process but cuts off and pivots to program launch without tackling timing or funding reduction claims.
9. deflected
   Small BusinessMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to general job numbers and growth without addressing the tax credit.Canada leads the G7, with more than one million jobs created since the global economic recession, but we are not immune to the challenges beyond our borders.
10. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the FATCA measure but ignores the question of why it was placed in the omnibus bill.The agreement addresses these concerns by relying on the existing framework under the Canada-U.S. tax treaty.
11. misdirected
    PensionsMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the NDP plan and shifts to job-loss claims instead of addressing the Finance Canada report.The NDP plan to raise the CPP payroll tax could force a family to pay as much as $2,600 more per year in taxes.
12. deflected
    PensionsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites an external quote to support its position but does not engage the department report cited in the question.An increase in the CPP tax takes more money out of all employees' and employers' pockets.
13. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains the toll decision and notes it was announced earlier, addressing the consultation claim.on October 5, 2011, when we made the announcement about the new bridge over the St. Lawrence, we announced that a toll would be charged as part of a public-private partnership and that public transit would use the new bridge.
14. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the ID requirement but does not address the specific misquoting of the Neufeld report.we think it is entirely reasonable that when people show up to vote, they present some ID to prove who they are.
15. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer acknowledges disagreement with recommendations but sidesteps the selective use of the report.Canadians are entitled to disagree with the recommendations of one person.
16. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats the ID rationale and restates disagreement without addressing the twisting of Neufeld's words.I have always said that I did not agree with Mr. Neufeld's recommendations.
17. partly answered
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rebuts the voter number claim but ignores accusations of twisting facts and lacking credibility.We believe it is reasonable to let Canadians choose one of 39 pieces of identification to prove their identity when they go to vote.
18. deflected
    Foreign InvestmentGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the request for public criteria and instead offers a vague statement on process.when it comes to matters involving international investment, there will always be a process that is open to new ideas for our medical system and for the good of Canadians.
19. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer opens by attacking the asker personally before listing government actions unrelated to the IPCC warning.this question is coming from an individual who received a fossil award when she was environment minister for B.C.
20. partly answered
    The EnvironmentJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists actions taken but does not address the specific IPCC statement or budget decimation raised.our government is taking action on climate change.
21. deflected
    Search and RescueMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past procurement successes instead of explaining delays or priorities for search-and-rescue aircraft.There have been a number of huge successes in the area of procurement: the C-17 Globemasters; Hercules; medium-support vehicles; Leopard tanks.
22. deflected
    Search and RescueMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites overall defence spending increases without addressing the specific procurement delays or restart timeline.We have increased defence spending over 27%.
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims leadership and cites past reductions but does not address regulating the oil and gas sector.We continue to work with the provinces on reducing emissions from the oil and gas sector.
24. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats spending figures and attacks opponents rather than outlining new regulatory action on climate change.Thanks to our actions, carbon emissions will go down by close to 130 megatonnes from what they would have been under the Liberals.
25. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges upcoming hearings and listening but avoids any commitment on the amendments.We are there to listen and we are there to put forward the best foot that we can.
26. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to shipper capacity and excuses rather than addressing bill fixes.as the CEO of CN runs down his list of excuses, I would be appreciative if the member opposite would actually listen to all the witnesses
27. answered
    Canada PostMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the rationale for the rate increase and the supporting plan.Canada Post has a five-point plan. That five-point plan includes the increase in postal rate stamps today, and we support Canada Post on its path forward to return to self-sufficiency.
28. deflected
    Canada PostMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer opens by attacking the questioner and union instead of addressing revenue streams or executive pay.In fact, it is his buddies at CUPW that deliver the mail.
29. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer affirms support for the covenant but pivots to accusing the asker of partisan games.I call on the member and his party to stop playing partisan games and get onboard.
30. deflected
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends funding levels but ignores the request to meet premiers or reverse the per-capita approach.I can reassure the member that increasing funding and transfers to the provinces by 50% for health care does not in any way violate the Canada Health Act.
31. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states that services will continue under existing obligations.Health Canada will continue to offer and provide services to first nations across Canada.
32. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists other funding but does not address reversing the specific program cut.I can reassure the member that the federal government is very committed to the work that we do with first nations.
33. deflected
    Public SafetyWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights seizure statistics instead of addressing the specific directive on narcotics.Now if only the Liberals would get on board.
34. deflected
    Regional DevelopmentMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies facts and restates funding commitments without addressing patronage or board changes.There are no facts to the information he has been supplying.
35. answered
    HomelessnessMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The minister directly states there have been no cuts and funding has been renewed.I want to assure her that there have been absolutely no cuts to the funding on our homelessness partnering strategy.
36. partly answered
    HealthMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Denies the premise and provides transfer figures but does not address income splitting.
37. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Offers general assurance of working with allies but does not confirm the specific incident or call on Turkey.We will continue to work with the government of Turkey and with other allies in that area to ensure that safety is of prime concern
38. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.States they are prepared to sign the final agreement pending action by others.We are prepared to sign this final agreement, pending an agreement between IISD and the Province of Ontario.