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1. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists unrelated initiatives instead of addressing the call for a public inquiry.In fact, we have taken a number of very important initiatives, not the least of which is renewing the funding for the aboriginal justice strategy.
2. deflected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates investigation outcome and existing powers without addressing the request for new powers to compel testimony.As for the powers of that commissioner, he has the same powers of investigation as any police force would have.
3. misdirected
   Democratic ReformThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner and demands an apology rather than addressing the claim about the lawyer providing false information.It is time for the NDP leader to stand up in the House and apologize for those false allegations.
4. deflected
   TaxationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses overall job record but does not address the specific request to maintain the $1,000 tax credit.Nevertheless, overall, Canada has one of the best records in the G7 for creating jobs, namely one million net jobs since the height of the recession.
5. partly answered
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer describes existing audit powers but does not commit to a full audit of the temporary foreign worker program.we did give Service Canada officers the power to do independent audits of employers, both those who are at a higher risk of potential abuse and on a random basis as well.
6. partly answered
   EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer corrects details on the job bank but does not address fixing outdated postings or lack of employer responses.The maximum period for posting a job is 30 days.
7. deflected
   EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the questioner as wrong and restates rules without addressing enforcement or follow-up with job seekers.like most of what that member says on this issue, he is wrong again.
8. misdirected
   EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer dismisses the question as an embarrassment and shifts to attacking the Liberal leader and a constituent anecdote.I do not know what the question was, Mr. Speaker.
9. partly answered
   EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains job bank mechanics and improvements but does not commit to fixing data specifically for LMO decisions.We are making improvements to the Canada job bank.
10. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to criticizing NDP MPs' past letters instead of addressing the call for an independent review.With all due respect to those MPs, we are not going to listen to them.
11. partly answered
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer disputes the premise and notes partial implementation of recommendations but does not address cuts or census changes.My department implemented approximately 60% of the recommendations set out in the report published by Mr. Drummond a few years ago on labour market information.
12. deflected
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates that national data is not used for LMO decisions and promises future reforms without tackling the data reliability issue raised.We have made the analysis of these labour market opinions more stringent.
13. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists existing programs instead of explaining reasons for disappearances or addressing the inquiry request.
14. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites one advocate to counter the inquiry call and pivots to existing police support measures.She very much believes that what is needed, again, is more support for police to investigate these matters
15. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer references prior reports and quotes positive sections of the UN report while avoiding the inquiry demand.over the last number of years, there have been some 40 different reports, inquiries, and measures taken to identify issues.
16. misdirected
    The BudgetMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the opposition's stance on accountability instead of identifying which facts prompted the research cuts.I know that the member, and seemingly her party, are very much opposed to any steps that bring about greater accountability and financial responsibility within the public service.
17. deflected
    The BudgetMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's ideology and restates talking points on savings instead of naming any justice research projects.what seems to be ideological is this member's and her party's ideological disdain for anything that brings about savings for taxpayers
18. answered
    EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the four-year cap and contrasts it with prior Liberal rules on permit renewals.We said if this is a temporary program, it must be temporary, so we put an absolute four-year maximum on the period of residency in Canada for these workers.
19. misdirected
    EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing Liberal voting record and lack of a plan rather than addressing current economic indicators or job growth.It is rather rich for the Liberals to be criticizing our government's record on job creation.
20. deflected
    PensionsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts blame to the Ontario government and lists unrelated federal achievements instead of addressing the pension deduction comparison.it is fairly obvious that the Ontario government, the Ontario Liberals, are attacking the federal government to divert attention from their economic record.
21. deflected
    JusticeMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses consultation with former justices and Federal Court applicants but avoids the question about attacks on the Chief Justice or Gomery's comments.We reached out to Canadians, got that learned advice.
22. deflected
    JusticeMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights Nadon's Quebec origin and praise from an NDP critic but sidesteps the claim of bias against Quebec judges and attacks on the Court.News flash, Mr. Speaker, this just in: Mr. Justice Nadon is from Quebec.
23. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that technical negotiations are nearly complete and cites expected benefits but does not identify the specific remaining problems.We are finalizing the technical negotiations.
24. deflected
    International TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer asserts transparency and lists participants but does not explain why the text remains undisclosed or address the Chamber of Commerce criticism.These negotiations with the European Union have been the most transparent and collaborative Canada has ever undertaken.
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    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to sick leave reform without addressing adoption of the national standard.The main issue, though, is that we have a sick leave system that is 50 years out of date and does not allow us to have the tools necessary to tackle these issues in a modern, effective manner.
26. deflected
    HealthMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists general investments and the commission's creation but ignores applying the standard to the public service.It was this government that created the Mental Health Commission to develop a national strategy and to share best practices from coast to coast to coast.
27. misdirected
    Canada PostMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP and refers the design question elsewhere instead of addressing home delivery policy.Only the NDP would stand in this House and say that there is no crisis at Canada Post, but Canadians are not buying that.
28. partly answered
    Canada PostMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the five-point plan and cites losses but does not engage with international examples or modernization alternatives.Canada Post has a five-point plan to modernize the postal service.
29. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites existing reports and actions but does not address the call for a national public inquiry.without calling a national inquiry, we are acting on recommendations that came from very learned, in-depth reports that we are already in possession of.
30. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains CBSA removal duties without confirming or addressing the requested meeting.As the hon. member knows, the Canada Border Services Agency is responsible for upholding the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and for ensuring the integrity of our borders.
31. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer calls the premise false and points to online info but does not address delays or construction season risks.this information is completely false.
32. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the claim and invites a vote rather than addressing fund disbursement delays.If it is so serious for the member, I invite him to support this and to vote for it for once.
33. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses monitoring conditions but avoids any commitment to compensation.The minister and her officials will continue to monitor the situation.
34. answered
    InfrastructureMr. François Pilon (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies eligibility rules and directs the city to the appropriate funding mechanism.Under the new Building Canada plan, sporting, recreational, and cultural infrastructure projects continue to be eligible for funding, but financial support will now be provided under the gas tax fund.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promises to review the file later rather than addressing the cut or providing a plan.I will take a look at the file and get back to the member.
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    EmploymentMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the policy rationale but does not address the request for a Quebec exemption.Employers should be able to find young unemployed Quebeckers and new Quebeckers to work.
37. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past actions but does not confirm commitment to the target or provide a timeline for a plan.We have taken actions on two of the largest sources of emissions in this country, including the transportation and electricity sectors.
38. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms the reform goal of prioritizing Canadians but then shifts to criticizing opposition positions.yes, that is precisely why we are undertaking yet another reform of the program to ensure that Canadians always get the first crack at available jobs, particularly young Canadians.