Commons curbs debate on Honduras trade deal

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   PrivacyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer praises qualifications and process but ignores the conflict of interest raised.This appointment was made pursuant to a very rigorous process where a number of highly qualified individuals were identified, and we have found the person who is the most qualified to actually have this position.
2. deflected
   PrivacyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats praise for candidate without addressing how many programs were approved.The appointment was made pursuant to a rigorous process, which identified Mr. Therrien as a highly qualified candidate—the best candidate for this position.
3. misdirected
   PrivacyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's logic instead of addressing the conflict or recusal issue.according to the Leader of the Opposition , actually having experience on legal matters and on privacy matters disqualifies someone for a post.
4. partly answered
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims prior action on coal but does not confirm new rules for oil and gas.we took action on this two years ago, which means that our regulations will come into effect sooner than the United States'.
5. deflected
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts focus to Canada's small share of emissions rather than confirming oil and gas rules.Coal-fired energy generation in the United States produces twice the greenhouse gas emissions that all the emissions produced in Canada do.
6. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer references past action but provides no timeline for oil and gas regulations.We are acting on this and we welcome the United States moving on the greenhouse gas regulations related to this sector.
7. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer invokes past Liberal leader and lists unrelated programs instead of addressing timing.it was Michael Ignatieff who said that the Liberals did not get it done.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses coal regulations but avoids any commitment on oil and gas timing.in the first 21 years, Canada's coal regulations are expected to result in a cumulative reduction in emissions equivalent to removing 2.6 million personal vehicles from the roads a year.
9. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims the target was announced two years ago and provides details on regulations.We took action in this sector two years ago, which means that our regulations will come into effect sooner than those of the United States.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The minister avoids specifying a timeline and instead highlights Canada's emissions share.Canada represents less than 2% of the global greenhouse gas emissions, while the United States produces almost 20%.
11. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to comment on the decision.
12. partly answered
    PrivacyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Addresses the process but disputes the premise of the question.The candidate appeared before committee today, as we all wanted him to do.
13. misdirected
    PrivacyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Ends by questioning the member's respect for taxpayer money instead of addressing the request.When is he going to respect taxpayer money when it comes to the use of illegal offices and illegal mailouts?
14. misdirected
    PrivacyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Responds by accusing the NDP of attacking individuals rather than addressing the appointment.They should be ashamed of themselves.
15. answered
    HealthMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Details the funding and progress made with provinces on wait times.We have seen, through our investment in wait times guarantee of over $1 billion, that the provinces are making very good progress in certain areas.
16. answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Emphasizes ongoing work with provinces and cites data on improvements.I am happy to work every day with the provinces and territories on the delivery of health care.
17. answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains government actions and results on wait times.we are an active partner in reducing wait times.
18. misdirected
    International TradeMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the questioner's record and attendance instead of addressing the CETA timeline.Now you want to ask questions on a trade file? You should learn it first.
19. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Ted Hsu (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists concrete regulatory actions taken to reduce emissions.In the first 21 years Canada's coal regulations are expected to result in a cumulative reduction in emissions equivalent to removing 2.6 million personal vehicles from the roads each year.
20. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Ted Hsu (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the premise without any substantive response or explanation.
21. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The response notes the termination but pivots to attacking the NDP instead of addressing who directed the appointments or committee appearance.when is the NDP going to pay back the taxpayers' dollars it has been wrongfully using throughout our country?
22. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the termination fact but redirects criticism back at the NDP.saying it louder does not change the answer.
23. deflected
    International TradeMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The response expresses surprise without addressing what remains to be negotiated.I am a little surprised by the hon. member's question.
24. answered
    International TradeMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details the remaining technical and translation steps for the deal.Since reaching the agreement in principle last October, officials from both sides continue to work diligently to finalize the technical aspects of the agreement that includes conversion of the agreement in principle into a legal text of over 1,000 pages, then translated into several languages.
25. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes the review process without addressing whether a competition will occur.We have been going through that. An independent panel has reviewed the work and research done by the RCAF.
26. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the review process and goal without confirming timing or competition.Once we have made a decision we will announce it, and the reports will be released.
27. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms zero tolerance but ignores the call for a civilian inquiry.The Chief of the Defence Staff is investigating.
28. misdirected
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition instead of addressing the credibility of the military-led process.It is a little rich for New Democrats to be coming out now commenting on sexual assault within the Canadian Armed Forces and not supporting legislation in this House to actually toughen penalties.
29. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes a committee report and non-partisan work but does not address the specific incident or disrespect claim.This is a good sign that we are working in a non-partisan way to address the issues and concerns of all veterans and their families.
30. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses pride in the event but avoids any commitment on covering costs for veterans.We owe an eternal gratitude to all of the men and women in uniform who took part in that historic liberation.
31. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the five-year limit but does not address dropping the appeal.For two decades, Canada's policy limited to five years the length of time one can be abroad and still vote.
32. deflected
    Democratic ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer justifies the policy and attacks the NDP but does not address the appeal or one million Canadians abroad.The five-year limit has been in place for two decades.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates general claims about strengthening protections and penalties without naming any pollutants or addressing the regulatory change.Our changes also make penalties tougher in order to punish those people who actually break the law by causing serious harm to fisheries.
34. misdirected
    SeniorsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Alice Wong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's tax policies and voting record instead of addressing the request for a national aging strategy.We will take no lessons from the NDP, which would raise taxes for all Canadians, including seniors.
35. deflected
    Parks CanadaMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses unrelated water quality investments and avoids any mention of Parks Canada budget cuts or the Gatineau River.That is why we have invested significantly to clean up and improve water quality and to protect fish in targeted areas such as the Great Lakes and Lake Winnipeg.
36. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises federal and Quebec spending restraint without addressing the specific claims about health transfers or EI fund use.We reduced our spending and we are working to spend the money we have.