House allocates time on veterans hiring bill amid trade and privacy clashes

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   PrivacyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the data-sharing agreement and Ellen Richardson case, pivoting to the nominee's credentials and parliamentary review.We are convinced he will do a good job, but obviously we will let Parliament examine this.
2. deflected
   PrivacyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the conflict-of-interest claim as a conspiracy theory without addressing the nominee's prior role in the programs.I know that the NDP leader thinks that everything is a plot, but the candidate for this position is a public servant with 30 years of experience and an expert in his field.
3. deflected
   PrivacyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids the Barreau du Québec ethics code and confidentiality conflict by restating the nominee's expertise and committee appearance.He is recognized as an expert and he is quite capable of testifying about his expertise before the committee.
4. deflected
   PrivacyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer labels the question ideological conspiracy theory and again highlights expertise without engaging the conflict or code-of-ethics issue.we know well, and see a demonstration again today, of the highly ideological, conspiracy-based theories of the NDP leader
5. deflected
   PrivacyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the NDP's supposed ideological position rather than addressing the medical-data-sharing incident or privacy violation.the NDP believes that someone who worked for the federal government is incapable of being privacy commissioner.
6. misdirected
   EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to criticizing Liberal opposition to past reforms instead of responding to the offer of provincial monitoring or lack of blacklisting.When the government brought in reforms precisely to ensure compliance and create employer blacklists, the Liberal Party opposed those measures.
7. misdirected
   EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer accuses Liberals of inconsistency on numbers rather than addressing the absence of enforcement actions or accepting the motion.on one day the Liberal Party is demanding that fewer numbers be admitted under the program and on the next day Liberal members of Parliament are going to the minister of employment demanding that he overturn decisions
8. deflected
   HousingMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.Answer blames Liberals for past actions and criticizes their stance on Housing First instead of committing to a long-term plan with Quebec and municipalities.Liberals actually ended the agreements on social housing back in the 1990s.
9. deflected
   International TradeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper attacks NDP support instead of addressing reports of stalled talks.it is an interesting question from a party that does not even know whether it supports the trade deal.
10. deflected
    International TradeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper dismisses the question as conspiracy and offers documents rather than explaining timing.another question, another conspiracy.
11. answered
    The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper directly states prior action and compares reductions to US rules.we actually announced the regulation of this sector two years ago.
12. misdirected
    The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper attacks NDP awareness and motives instead of addressing economic concerns.That is why the NDP is going nowhere.
13. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Aglukkaq gives reduction targets and timing relative to US but does not specify tabling date.We also estimate we will achieve a 46% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in this sector by 2030, compared to 30% in the United States.
14. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Kenney pivots to EI reforms instead of explaining TFW approvals amid high unemployment.the member raises a very legitimate question, which is precisely why our government brought in sensible changes to the employment insurance program last year.
15. partly answered
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Kenney notes upcoming TFW changes but does not commit to an independent investigation.We will be making additional changes to the temporary foreign worker program to more strongly encourage employers to hire local employees.
16. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Pierre Jacob (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Fantino defends benefits record and accuses the asker of playing politics rather than agreeing to meet.I hope that member stops playing politics with our veterans.
17. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids any commitment to a meeting by accusing the asker of politicizing and shifting to spending talking points.I am not about to politicize an individual veteran's case on the floor of the House of Commons and neither should the member be doing so.
18. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer calls the premise false and pivots to attacking Liberal tax plans instead of addressing the infrastructure cut.the preamble to the question is totally false.
19. deflected
    InfrastructureCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes the slash premise indirectly while accusing Liberals of politics and restating government achievements.Now the Liberals are trying to do politics with the ones they are seeing.
20. deflected
    The EnvironmentGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer compares emissions statistics and claims US alignment but never provides an action plan or addresses the Keystone delay.We are pleased the United States is following Canada's footsteps, and we will continue to build on our record and work with the United States to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions internationally.
21. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP voting record instead of explaining why the hiring credit was ended or offering new plans.It voted against the hiring tax credit in the first place.
22. partly answered
    Financial InstitutionsMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past credit-card reforms but does not commit to new action on merchant fees.We have taken measures to provide for and protect Canadians who use credit cards by banning unsolicited credit card checks, requiring clear and simple information, providing timely advance notice of rates and fee changes, limiting anti-consumer business practices, and ensuring that prepaid cards never expire.
23. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats past measures and pivots to attacking an NDP carbon tax instead of addressing reintroduction of the hiring credit.It wants to propose a $21-billion carbon tax on every small business in this country and on every Canadian.
24. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights job-creation statistics and forecasts but never engages with reintroducing the hiring credit or other specific proposals.Over one million net new jobs have been created since the deepest part of the recession, 85% of them are full-time jobs, with 80% in the private sector.
25. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Denies guards administer medication and claims care is provided but pivots away from cuts.It is not up to them to play pharmacist's apprentice.
26. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Repeats denial then attacks opposition instead of addressing safety or roles.When will these members stand up for victims and make sure that we keep criminals behind bars?
27. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Gives general statements on assistance without specific measures requested.We are assisting the Nigerian government with our allies in working toward the security situation of the region.
28. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Agrees on international approach but provides no concrete new measures.We are working with our allies in helping the Nigerian government attain the capacity to fight this war.
29. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Defends services and claims calls are answered but sidesteps ad spending and access complaints.we call that number ourselves and people do in fact answer it.
30. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to budget percentages instead of addressing behavior or apology request.Less than 1% of that total annual budget is spent on advertising and communications to veterans and Canadians.
31. answered
    SportMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Bal Gosal (Conservative). substantive question.Directly corrects the funding claim and explains ongoing support.first of all, the member is wrong.
32. answered
    SportMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Bal Gosal (Conservative). substantive question.Clarifies one-time funding ended and regular support plus partnerships continue.It was our government in 2007 that relaunched Participaction to promote sports and physical activity among Canadians of all ages.
33. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses funding and aid access but ignores the specific UN resolution.More than $630 million has been budgeted to provide assistance to the Syrian people.
34. answered
    HealthMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses consultations and invites input on the drug shortage strategy.We have launched consultations to see if we do need to move from a voluntary approach to a mandatory approach.
35. deflected
    EnvironmentMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids explaining the low ranking by listing unrelated government actions instead.this report also acknowledges that our government has made significant progress in the area of marine protection.
36. misdirected
    SportMr. Jean-François Fortin (Bloc) asked Bal Gosal (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker and shifts to explaining funding rules rather than addressing the allegation.This member should get his facts straight.
37. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to comparing Canadian and US actions without addressing the timeline for a plan.This government, two years ago, began implementing its regulations that will reduce our emissions in that sector by 46% by 2030.
38. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Dean Del Mastro (Independent) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer provides the requested congratulations on the airport project.I do want to congratulate both Seneca College and also the Peterborough Airport for this and to congratulate them on what is indeed an exciting new partnership.