House debates veterans hiring measure as NDP presses for inquiry into missing women

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1. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides statistics on causes and resolution rates but does not address the request for a national public inquiry.The RCMP's findings were clear. According to the data, 62% of the homicides of aboriginal women were committed by a family member who had previously abused the victim, 40% of aboriginal women were killed as the result of an argument, and nearly 90% of the homicides were solved, which is a resolution rate the same as in the non-aboriginal population.
2. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights existing funding and domestic violence but avoids any commitment to a public inquiry.Now is the time to take action, not to continue to study the issue.
3. partly answered
   EmploymentMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses reforms and protecting Canadian jobs but does not address strengthening access to citizenship.We are going to continue to bring in further regulations and changes so that the workers and the employers know that they have a system that always provides the opportunity for Canadians to get the job first.
4. misdirected
   EmploymentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's record instead of addressing the call for an independent review.the hypocrisy is again upon us.
5. deflected
   EmploymentMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates policy on penalties and Canadian priority but does not commit to an audit or citizenship path.We are making sure that any employers who try to abuse this system have strong penalties against them.
6. partly answered
   EmploymentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends wage policy changes but does not address the charge of improvising or inconsistent decisions.We have made changes to make sure everyone is paid a proper wage at the prevailing wage rate.
7. partly answered
   EmploymentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes improvements to labour market data but does not engage the broader claim of ideology over evidence.We are taking strong steps to make sure that we increase the ability of the government to have proper labour market information so we can make public policy based on true facts and true data.
8. misdirected
   EmploymentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal leader's personal actions rather than answering the disclosure request.When pressed in his own riding to bring temporary foreign workers in, he was one of the first ones to write a letter to the minister asking for a temporary foreign worker chef to be moved into one of his favourite restaurants.
9. deflected
   Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Mr. Chungsen Leung (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates policy on eligibility and shifts blame to provinces without addressing the study or reversing cuts.Refugees will continue to benefit. Failed, fraudulent, and bogus claimants will not be entitled to our interim health program, just as 10 million visitors to Canada every year do not qualify for our health care.
10. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Mr. Chungsen Leung (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats eligibility criteria but avoids explaining the rationale for cuts or impact on children.the reality is that if there is an acute need, if there is a traumatic need for health care, they will get it.
11. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Mr. Chungsen Leung (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates emergency care policy and eligibility without addressing the plan or doubling admissions.as I indicated before, if there are emergency needs for these kids, they will be looked after.
12. answered
    Government AppointmentsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly addresses the question by citing the investigation finding no wrongdoing.The independent investigation by the Public Service Commission did not find any evidence of any wrongdoing or influence on the part of ministers or political staff.
13. partly answered
    Government AppointmentsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes actions taken but deflects by attacking the NDP on a separate issue.In the meantime, maybe the hon. member would like to explain the NDP's Montreal office and if the NDP is going to come clean and pay Canadians the money they should pay them.
14. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the NDP leader instead of addressing the hiring or salary issue.what the hon. member forgot to say is that his leader played dodge ball yesterday on television and avoided the questions instead of answering them.
15. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges dredging occurs but does not commit to immediate action for Inkerman.dredging of course is something that we do on a regular basis. We do it whenever it is a priority need.
16. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.Answer points to report details and funding but avoids addressing the call for a public inquiry.If she does, she will find that the report addressed the issue of violence against indigenous women and suggested that 62% of the homicides were the result of domestic violence.
17. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites the report and existing actions but refuses further study without addressing the inquiry request.From our perspective, now is not the time for further study; it is a time for action, and we have done many things.
18. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats emphasis on domestic violence action but sidesteps the call for a public inquiry.That is why we are taking action to reduce violence against women on reserves.
19. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again stresses solved cases and action while rejecting more study instead of responding to the inquiry demand.There is not really a need for more study, but there is a need for action.
20. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to domestic violence conclusions in the report but does not address launching an inquiry.We know what the problem was. We are taking action now to address that problem, and these members should support us in doing that.
21. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights existing sanctions coordination but ignores the specific request to target named individuals.Canada has one of the strongest sanction regimes in the world.
22. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the sanctions regime without addressing the call to add Putin's associates to the list.Let me repeat what I just said, Mr. Speaker.
23. partly answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses Canadian sourcing for apparel but does not commit to a responsible manufacturing policy.That is why between the RCMP and DND, over 90% of the apparel that they source is Canadian made.
24. partly answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes high Canadian manufacturing share but avoids adopting a broader socially responsible procurement policy.We want to protect the integrity of the procurement system and protect people from abuse, but we also need to provide the Canadian Forces with clothing at a responsible price.
25. deflected
    Champlain BridgeMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates toll policy but ignores calls for transparency, timeline, and respect for local input.The new bridge will be a toll bridge.
26. misdirected
    Champlain BridgeMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the NDP instead of addressing flexibility or local concerns about the bridge.If the NDP team in Montreal did less party work and more political work, it would be very well informed.
27. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Tyrone Benskin (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists general rail safety measures but does not address the specific delay in public disclosure of the derailment.We have completed more than 30,000 inspections in the last year.
28. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Tyrone Benskin (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights other actions but avoids the transparency failure and emergency crews being turned away.we are phasing out the DOT-111 tanker cars, something the official critic of the opposition says is the best thing that can be done.
29. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.Answer describes existing aid but does not confirm attendance at the donor conference or any increase in support.The government is providing lifesaving food, water, sanitation, medical assistance, emergency shelter, and protection for those in need.
30. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states Canada will continue contributing to UN peacekeeping forces for the Central African Republic.Canada has been contributing, and we will continue to contribute, to the United Nations for peacekeeping forces for the Central African Republic.
31. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes the project is under review but adds an attack on NDP voting record instead of giving a timeline.this particular project has been submitted.
32. misdirected
    HomelessnessMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes Housing First and attacks NDP votes rather than addressing the specific funding cut to the Terrebonne shelter.The NDP claims to support affordable housing, but it votes against the home renovation tax credit.
33. deflected
    JusticeIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives a vague promise without addressing the timeline, process, or committee appearance.Our government is moving very quickly to fill vacancies on the Supreme Court and will be doing so very soon.
34. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the inquiry and offers condolences but does not formally commit to providing full co-operation.As the member said, the ombudsman of national defence will be investigating this matter, and we all look forward to his report.
35. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates government talking points on the environment without addressing whether carbon fee and dividend will be considered.our government places priority on the environment, while keeping the economy strong.
36. partly answered
    Air TransportationMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the arm's length status and defers the specific request about the Auditor General for later consideration.I will take that matter under advisement, bring it to the minister and report back.
37. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes a conservation plan announcement without addressing whether Rand's template will be considered.yesterday we made an exciting announcement. Canadians across the country have applauded the announcement we made in New Brunswick on the national conservation plan
38. misdirected
    PrivilegeMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The exchange is a debate over facts rather than a question that can be answered, and the response attacks the conduct of the asker.the nature of the response from the opposition House leader is so below what we expect for the conduct of members of Parliament