NDP motion on income splitting leads supply day debate

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1. deflected
   FinanceMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the government's tax plan and attacks the NDP without addressing the report or abandoning the proposal.our Prime Minister said that income splitting is a good policy for Canadian seniors, and it will be a good policy for Canadian families.
2. deflected
   FinanceMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists general tax cuts instead of addressing eligibility stats or abandoning the plan.Since we have come to office, we have cut taxes 180 times, reducing the overall tax burden to its lowest level in 50 years.
3. partly answered
   Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the seven-point plan's transparency but does not confirm an open competition or timeline.in fact, the procurement process and the review through our seven-point plan have been totally transparent and open.
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   Public Works and Government ServicesMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references the seven-point plan without addressing the lack of bidding or industrial benefits.That is why we came up with the seven-point plan in order to conduct the necessary analyses and identify and evaluate all the options for replacing the CF-18s.
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   Public Works and Government ServicesMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes rigorous analysis but avoids the question on bidding and Lockheed benefits.In order for us to do that properly, research and analyses must be conducted in a rigorous and transparent way.
6. misdirected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer disputes the facts and attacks the opposition's pessimism instead of addressing growth and job metrics.again, those just are not the facts.
7. deflected
   The EconomyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats job creation claims without addressing current employment rate declines or anemic growth.Since coming to office, Canada has had the strongest job creation record in the G7 and has led in economic growth.
8. misdirected
   The EconomyStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks Liberal voting record instead of addressing the Building Canada fund delay or job losses.Every time measures have been brought forward to help build this economy, they have voted against them
9. deflected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids confirming whether specifications are being rewritten by discussing the general process instead.No decision has been reached yet, but once we do reach a decision after evaluating all of the options, then we will make the announcement.
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    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses media reports and restates the review process without addressing the fair competition or buying time question.There are different reports about all the different things we could do, each one of them claiming to be what we would do.
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    Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats that no decision has been made without addressing the open bidding process or skepticism about specifications.The ministers have received reports prepared by the Canadian Forces and reviewed by an independent panel of experts to ensure that the analyses are rigorous and impartial.
12. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's positions rather than addressing the Copenhagen commitment or climate inaction.The only thing the NDP says yes to is a $20-billion carbon tax.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to Canada's small emissions share and US actions without correcting the Prime Minister or acknowledging joint economic and climate goals.We are pleased the U.S. is following Canada's footsteps.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer lists existing policies and ends by attacking the NDP's carbon tax instead of addressing leadership in green energy.What does the NDP have to offer? A carbon tax; a tax on everything.
15. misdirected
    TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists past tax relief measures without addressing income splitting costs or benefits to the wealthy.Total savings for a typical family are $3,400 in 2014.
16. deflected
    TaxationMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the income splitting deficit risk by restating balanced budget promises and other tax measures.we are not looking at any measures that would ever put us back into a deficit.
17. deflected
    TaxationMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates general tax cuts instead of addressing income-splitting specifics or timeline for change.We are leaving more money in the pockets of Canadians, $3,400 a year for the average family of four in 2014.
18. partly answered
    EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists some enforcement steps taken but does not explain why abuses continue or confirm full stop to them.we have taken major steps to prevent abuses related to the program.
19. misdirected
    EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the questioner's knowledge of the program rather than addressing zero enforcement outcomes.We have a Liberal immigration critic who does not even understand the first thing about the program.
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    Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer blames prior Liberal government and describes process without releasing the requested report or confirming impartiality.the truth is that it was the Liberals who signed the original documents for the F-35s, and look where that got us.
21. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer emphasizes parliamentary process in general without addressing Supreme Court referral for the bill.Let us examine bills in committee.
22. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cuts off without engaging expert concerns or bill amendments.virtually all Canadians believe that citizenship should be revoked if it was obtained—
23. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends revocation powers without addressing court challenges or withdrawing the bill.Canadians find it entirely acceptable that we should revoke the citizenship of dual nationals for terrorism, spying, or treason.
24. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer attacks opposition quality and a specific lawyer instead of addressing constitutionality or withdrawing the bill.We will stand behind a bill if the main opponent to it is the disgraced ideological former lawyer of the Khadr family.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer stresses provincial jurisdiction without confirming receipt of the request or committing to no-fly zones.as the member opposite knows, this was a provincial jail and certainly was under provincial jurisdiction.
26. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again cites provincial jurisdiction and avoids addressing the request for federal initiative on no-fly zones.this is a matter under provincial jurisdiction.
27. partly answered
    PrivacyMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes Senate amendments and future House review but does not commit to fixing the specific warrant and notification issues raised.The hon. member and her colleagues will have the opportunity to examine the bill and propose amendments if they want.
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    PrivacyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains limited voluntary sharing scenarios and Senate changes but sidesteps the accusation of creating a spying loophole.there are circumstances, with the voluntary compliance of consumers, where this information can be shared with security organizations.
29. partly answered
    The EnvironmentGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states projects are reviewed for safety but does not address why community and First Nations opposition is being ignored.Projects will only be approved if they are safe for Canadians and safe for the environment.
30. misdirected
    The EnvironmentJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking the previous Liberal record instead of addressing the cited reports on climate inaction.unlike that party that had 13 long years and did absolutely nothing about it.
31. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims the premise is false and points to an agreed process without confirming compliance with the court order.Our government continues, and will continue, to receive and disclose the documents through the process that was agreed to by all the parties to the Indian residential schools settlement agreement.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats that courts are examining the matter and avoids committing to releasing all documents immediately.If my colleague had respect for the courts, he would know that they are currently examining these allegations and that we must let them do so.
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    Foreign AffairsMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers only general statements of concern and support without addressing the specific resources, their location, or summit attendance.Canada is doing its part, helping with its allies, providing all the logistical support it can.
34. partly answered
    Government AppointmentsMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges ongoing appointments and efforts to reduce backlogs but does not address the specific 11 vacancies or the described delays.we continue to appoint members to the Social Security Tribunal.
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the asylum system reforms and independent process but avoids any discussion of Hungary's designation or admitting an error.These decisions are made by an independent tribunal, by absolutely highly trained professionals who, under our laws, take decisions independently of elected politicians
36. answered
    EmploymentMr. Brent Rathgeber (Independent) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the timing condition tied to broader reforms that will address the moratorium.it will be when we announce broader reforms to the temporary foreign worker program designed to prevent abuses, severely punish non-compliant employers, and prevent distortions in certain regions or industries in the Canadian labour market.