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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the timing question by attacking the NDP's record instead of addressing awareness.that is an odd thing for the NDP to ask.
2. deflected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific timeline by restating reforms and criticizing NDP voting record.once again, since 2011, the government has been making modifications to this program, by the way, against the wishes of the NDP.
3. partly answered
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses reforms and NDP opposition but ignores the call for Auditor General review.thanks to this government's reforms, the number of applications for temporary foreign workers dropped by 30% last year even though the NDP voted in favour of the status quo.
4. answered
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains the Supreme Court ruling limiting federal action on Senate abolition.as members would know, the Supreme Court has ruled in its wisdom that the federal government can neither abolish the Senate, or, in fact, can the federal government actually propose significant reforms to the Senate.
5. answered
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the provincial role per the Court ruling and rejects the status quo label.According to the Supreme Court, only the provinces can reform or abolish the Senate.
6. answered
   EmploymentMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states reductions are occurring via reforms despite Liberal opposition.Under reforms brought in by this government over the past three years, applications for low-skilled temporary foreign workers have dropped this year by 30%
7. deflected
   EmploymentMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the timing of awareness by attacking Liberal history and voting record.we are getting a revisionist history from the Liberal Party, which not only started this program and expanded this program
8. deflected
   EmploymentMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps youth jobs and program fixes by pivoting to middle-class performance.Because we stand up for Canadian workers, it is one of the reasons why, and I just cannot help mentioning this, we saw in the report last week that the Canadian middle class was doing better than the middle classes of just about any country.
9. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses powers consistency but avoids why the specific compel power is refused and pivots to unrelated polling.Regarding the specific question, the powers given to the independent Commissioner of Official Languages are consistent with those given to all other investigators for similar offences.
10. partly answered
    Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer corrects terminology and explains voter awareness role but does not address whether encouraging turnout is partisan.As we know, the biggest single reason why people fail to vote is that they are not aware of the various times of when, where, and how they can vote.
11. misdirected
    Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks NDP position on ID and timing instead of addressing invitation to collaborate on the bill.The reality is that we have seen in polling that the public strongly supports this.
12. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims same powers as police but pivots to ID requirement instead of addressing robocall investigation gaps.the Elections Canada investigator has the same powers as a police investigator.
13. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer asserts independence and police powers but ignores former commissioner's statement on fraud investigation limits.The Commissioner of Canada Elections has all the same investigative powers of a police force.
14. misdirected
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights past Liberal program instead of addressing current need for independent assessment of temporary foreign worker issues.The Liberals issued 600 work permits for exotic dancers.
15. misdirected
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer accuses NDP of hypocrisy on policy instead of responding to call for independent investigation.Perhaps the NDP should investigate their own policies since there is quite a bit of hypocrisy coming from the other side of the House.
16. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes Auditor General option and Privacy Act but does not commit to independent audit of the program.of course the Auditor General can audit whatever he deems appropriate.
17. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's past requests instead of addressing the audit demand.That is not what the New Democrats said when they asked for an LMO exemption for foreign musicians coming to Canada, against the advice of the Canadian Federation of Musicians.
18. misdirected
    EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts blame to Liberals and cites a private letter rather than admitting or addressing mistakes.it was the previous Liberal government that created the stream for lower-skilled occupations in the temporary foreign worker program in 2002.
19. deflected
    EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids ownership by contrasting public and private Liberal positions without engaging the core claim.Which opinion of theirs should I listen to: the public one here on the floor of the House, or the private one when they come over here and talk to me?
20. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the Auditor General's independence but pivots to past Liberal actions and private complaints.
21. deflected
    The BudgetMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends balanced budgets in general terms without addressing the PBO's specific job and GDP projections.balanced budgets keep taxes low, inspire investor and consumer confidence, and are vital to job creation and economic growth.
22. deflected
    The BudgetMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights overall economic performance and debt levels instead of responding to the scale of program cuts.Our debt is one-half that of the G7 average.
23. deflected
    The BudgetMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites job creation and tax savings but does not address the PBO's projected harm from cuts.from the depths of the recession, we have created 1.1 million new jobs.
24. misdirected
    The BudgetMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer insults the questioner's reading ability and pivots to past NDP advice rather than engaging the facts presented.the hon. member opposite does not listen very well, and apparently he does not read very well either.
25. answered
    Food SafetyMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly refutes cuts and cites net increases in inspectors.Canada has without a doubt one of the safest and healthiest food systems in the world, and in fact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency assures me that there have been no cuts to front-line food inspectors.
26. answered
    Food SafetyMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly refutes the claim of cuts and cites investments and new hires.The information the member is quoting is incorrect. CFIA reassures me that there have been no cuts of front-line food inspectors.
27. deflected
    Government AdvertisingMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the ads criticism by shifting to general benefits of the plan.the economic action plan has helped and will continue to help and protect Canadians during the current global economic turmoil.
28. deflected
    Government AdvertisingMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the ads waste question and pivots to accomplishments of the plan.Canadians are concerned about jobs, low taxes, and economic growth. That is what we have accomplished for Canadians and that is what the economic action plan has done for Canada from coast to coast to coast.
29. answered
    Champlain BridgeMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the toll requirement as the basis for building the bridge.The only basis on which we can do that is with financial participation by the local people.
30. misdirected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party instead of addressing the broken promise on costs.Only the Liberal Party would be offended by private organizations and individuals wanting to help and support Canada's military and our veterans.
31. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses plans for review but ignores the request for an apology.As a government, we have the responsibility and the duty to review our options thoroughly with our allies and make a determination that is in the interests of all Canadians.
32. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details contributions but does not address the call for action or apology.Canada is the ninth largest contributor to the UN peacekeeping budget, and it supports the United Nations, France, and the African Union efforts in this crisis.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists aid given but never addresses whether cost is the sole factor in the decision.Canada is the ninth largest contributor to the United Nations peacekeeping budget and supports the efforts of the UN, France, and the African Union efforts in this crisis.
34. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to anti-Semitism and IRB independence instead of addressing the request for a temporary residence permit.our government has been a leader in opposing anti-Semitic activities, wherever they take place around the world, and that is not going to change.
35. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.Answer asserts the decision was science-based but does not engage the pipeline-benefit premise of the question.Any suggestion that this decision was motivated by anything other than science is categorically false.
36. deflected
    Air TransportationMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer praises ADM's performance and lease obligations but never answers whether an Auditor General review will occur.They have been doing a great job fulfilling them.
37. answered
    Right Hon. Herb GrayMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). rhetorical question.Both sides deliver tributes with no question posed that requires an answer.it is an honour for me to say a few words about our late departed friend and colleague, the Right Hon. Herb Gray.
38. deflected
    PrivilegeMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reframes the privilege claim as a debate over numbers and grammar rather than addressing whether misleading statements occurred.Clearly, we have gone far away from the question of privilege about misleading the House
39. misdirected
    Business of SupplyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the NDP motion's implications for agriculture instead of responding to the call for a moratorium and audit.This would have the impact of, essentially, shutting down thousands of farms around Canada just as they are going into the agricultural season.
40. deflected
    Business of SupplyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defines the TFWP and LMOs at length but does not address the NDP proposals on training and job-creation tax credits.To be honest, I think it is a misnomer.
41. answered
    Business of SupplyMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The minister directly addresses the concern about LMOs in Victoria and explains actions taken.I agree with her observation about the situation that we learned about with the McDonald's franchises in Victoria.
42. misdirected
    Business of SupplyJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing the previous Liberal government's handling instead of addressing the surgical approach question.It is a matter of objective fact that it was the previous Liberal government, in 2002, of which I believe he was a member, that introduced what is called the general low-skilled stream
43. deflected
    Business of SupplyMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The minister claims there was no answer and explains the motion's impact on agricultural programs, avoiding direct engagement with the clarification.there was no answer in that response, so let me respond to the question from the member for Winnipeg North again.
44. deflected
    Business of SupplyMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The response focuses on correcting a statistic about permanent vs temporary residents rather than addressing the call for a moratorium.She presented a myth, a falsehood that we bring in more temporary foreign workers than permanent residents.
45. misdirected
    Business of SupplyJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The minister diverts to questioning the member's past employment at RBC instead of addressing the points about the temporary foreign worker program.By the way, if I am not mistaken, he was an economist at RBC, at which he was just pointing fingers. Am I right about that?
46. answered
    Business of SupplyJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The minister corrects the timeline of policies and explains their limited use, directly responding to the implied criticism.Both of those policies were introduced in April 2012, and both of them were shut down 12 months later
47. deflected
    Business of SupplyMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked John Duncan (Conservative). substantive question.The response requests adjusting the clock time instead of addressing the deferral of the division.I would ask that we see the clock at 5:30 p.m.