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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies neglect but shifts to backlog clearance instead of addressing ignored advice on suicide investigations.Last year, I asked the military to account for delays in some cases, because these delays were preventing families from getting the closure they need and deserve.
2. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer calls the question wrong and repeats backlog stats without addressing the ignored recommendations.The Chief of the Defence Staff has taken action to clear up the backlog in cases.
3. deflected
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer praises the judge's merits but ignores the claim of circumventing Supreme Court rules on appointments.Justice Mainville is an expert in public sector law negotiations, and in administrative, constitutional, energy, and environmental law.
4. misdirected
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the asker over illegal handouts instead of addressing the appointment circumvention claim.it appears the Leader of the Opposition is reading from one of his illegal handouts that came from one of his illegal offices.
5. deflected
   JusticeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies attacking the court and restates merit-based process without addressing defiance of the Nadon ruling.We made a decision based on merit and legal excellence.
6. partly answered
   The EnvironmentGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states projects are reviewed for safety and a decision is coming but does not address rejecting the project or aboriginal rights.We are carefully studying the report and a decision will be made soon.
7. misdirected
   The EnvironmentGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the Liberal Party's stance on resource development instead of addressing environmental or aboriginal concerns.I think what the Liberal Party is saying is no to responsible resource development, and that is unfortunate for Albertans and British Columbians.
8. deflected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states no decision has been made and reviews are ongoing but does not confirm the specific RFP timelines or openness to all manufacturers.To make the decision, we did embark on an ambitious seven-point plan.
9. misdirected
   JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner and her party rather than addressing the constitutional issue raised.It would be interesting for Quebecers to know that this member and her party seem to be continually taking the side of a Toronto defence lawyer who is standing up for Quebec.
10. deflected
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises the appointee but neither confirms nor denies plans for a Supreme Court appointment.Clearly this is an individual of outstanding legal merit, similar to Mr. Justice Nadon, who I remind the hon. member she referred to as an excellent jurist and a brilliant man.
11. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the spending comparison by attacking the NDP's ideology instead of explaining the move costs.Their decisions are driven by science and facts, contrary to the ideological position the NDP takes over responsible resource development.
12. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the expense details by reiterating support for the NEB's review process.We on this side of the House are proud of the National Energy Board, which is mandated to listen to those who are directly affected and can choose to hear from those who have relevant information or knowledge in that domain.
13. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The answer insults the asker instead of addressing the request to call the new chair to committee.the candidate for the chair has impeccable credentials. Shame on her for not acknowledging that.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses first nations participation but does not address whether the government will reject the project.Success of this sector, in fact, depends on their full participation, from environmental stewardship to the economic benefits of responsible resource development.
15. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the pipeline question and instead attacks the NDP over unrelated expenses.There is another report out there, and this comes from the Board of Internal Economy. It has one recommendation: that the NDP pay back the $1.17 million it bilked the taxpayers out of.
16. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer directly states the government's position on project approval criteria despite the rhetorical framing.we have been clear that projects will only proceed if they are safe for Canadians and safe for the environment.
17. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refers to an ongoing process without addressing the request to reject the proposal.The joint panel has provided the government its recommendation and we are carefully considering it prior to making any decision on this project.
18. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights actions taken and safety record instead of addressing why they will not listen to British Columbians.we have already acted on two of them.
19. misdirected
    EmploymentJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals' past record rather than defending the current decision on labour market data.we will not take any lessons from the Liberals when it comes the temporary foreign worker program, which it used to bring in strippers.
20. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the member and activists of misleading Canadians instead of addressing the refugee health care cuts.The member and these few activists are actually misleading Canadians.
21. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer redefines the member's request and accuses undermining the rule of law rather than addressing reinstatement of coverage.What the member is asking for is to make decisions himself on who deserves taxpayer money through the health care system.
22. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly provides the number of Syrian refugees who have received protection in Canada.1,150 have received Canada's protection and are inside Canada.
23. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims to exceed the number but shifts to attacking the NDP on unrelated issues instead of clarifying the specific 200 sponsored refugees.It is the NDP that is causing confusion by insisting that the refugees are failed refugee claimants.
24. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the bill's value and criticizes the NDP on terrorism instead of addressing constitutional concerns or rushing the bill.We are proud to strengthen the value of Canadian citizenship and to talk about terrorism, treason and espionage
25. partly answered
    Social DevelopmentMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the backlog but avoids addressing whether the delay is normal by citing the tribunal's arm's-length status.It is an arm's-length tribunal, but we do expect it to catch up with these cases.
26. partly answered
    Social DevelopmentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses vacancies and independence but ignores the accusation of mismanagement and harm to vulnerable Canadians.The Social Security Tribunal is an independent administrative tribunal that operates at arm's length from the department.
27. deflected
    Social DevelopmentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's experience instead of providing a plan to fix the tribunal backlog.it is obvious that the NDP has never been in government and does not understand how some of these processes work.
28. misdirected
    Social DevelopmentMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer turns to attacking the NDP over an unrelated debt instead of addressing the tribunal delays or the specific case mentioned.the colleagues who should be hanging their heads in shame are every single one of the NDP who owe $1.17 million for the—
29. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing past Liberal spending rather than addressing current priorities for veterans' services.Their idea of a major military expenditure was the $500 million that they paid in penalties when they cancelled the helicopter contract.
30. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer clarifies the appointment but ends by attacking the opposition for questioning the judiciary.I do not know why the opposition members spend so much time attacking the judiciary these days.
31. deflected
    TourismMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing NDP tax policy instead of discussing funding for the Canadian Tourism Commission.what really disappoints me is that the New Democrats want to impose a $21 billion tax that will hurt the tourism industry.
32. deflected
    TourismMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights positive tourism statistics but does not address cuts to the Canadian Tourism Commission or a strategy to attract visitors.Visitors coming from outside the country are spending more money this year than they did last year.
33. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer signals intent to review relations but stops short of confirming full restoration.Obviously, we think the time has come to review the status of our relationship with Madagascar, with a view to normalizing relations.
34. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims action is underway but pivots to attacking the questioner's voting record.It is surprising that the hon. member questions this.
35. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Denis Blanchette (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms the commitment then shifts to criticizing the NDP's expenses.What is less clear is whether the NDP will pay back taxpayers the money it owes for inappropriate mailings and office expenses.
36. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The response states general approval criteria without addressing the BC-acceptance condition.Projects will only be approved if they are safe for Canadians and safe for the environment.
37. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes bill objectives without confirming whether prostitution is declared illegal.Those are the two goals, certainly among others, found in Bill C-36 .
38. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Dean Del Mastro (Independent) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly shares the minister's recent message on Canadian energy as requested.Last week I promoted Canada as a reliable and safe energy partner at the North American Energy Summit, and in fact I pre-empted that in Rome.