Commons debates bill to create Rouge national urban park

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1. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates government conditions and panel process without addressing the yes/no/maybe question on respecting BC opposition.We have imposed 209 stringent conditions to ensure this project meets the highest safety standards.
2. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses consultation details but avoids assigning responsibility to the government as asked.There were 72 days of hearings for aboriginal groups to share their knowledge, including traditional knowledge, and their views on this issue.
3. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to general first nations employment benefits instead of addressing crown consultation responsibility.The natural resources sector is the largest private employer of first nations people in Canada.
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   Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats panel conditions and safety standards while ignoring the challenge to BC Conservative MPs.Our government has always been clear that projects will only be approved if they are safe for Canadians and safe for the environment.
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   Natural ResourcesMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again cites the panel review without defending the pipeline or addressing the call for BC MPs to speak.The panel heard from nearly 1,500 participants in 21 communities, and reviewed over 175,000 pages of evidence.
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   JusticeMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise and reframes to merit-based appointments without apologizing or addressing the sexism claim.In fact, with respect to judicial appointments, they are based on one criterion and one criterion only, and that is merit and judicial excellence.
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   JusticeCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the misrepresentation claim and lists appointment numbers instead of apologizing for blaming motherhood.Since 2006, I am extremely proud to inform the House that we have appointed 182 excellent women to the superior and appeal courts of this country.
8. misdirected
   JusticeScott Brison (Liberal) asked K. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to government appointment statistics and leadership without engaging the 1950s policy critique.Whether it be 31% of our GIC appointments and growing are women, or 37% of the leadership roles in the public service in this government and growing are women, we have taken action on this.
9. deflected
   PrivacyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates government position and ignores the request to split the bill.We respect the decision. It reinforces the position of the government and we will move forward with Bill C-13 .
10. misdirected
    PrivacyMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the premise then pivots to unrelated police operation success.While I am on my feet, I want to congratulate the police in Halifax, who today announced the results of Operation Snapshot III, which led to the rescue of five children from sexual exploitation and 150 people charged.
11. partly answered
    JusticeMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists appointments but does not address the claim about greater maternal bonds.We are encouraging more women to apply.
12. answered
    JusticeMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly lists recent female judicial appointments by province.For example, four vacancies were just filled in Alberta by four highly qualified women.
13. misdirected
    LobbyingMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to NDP union donations and unrelated debt instead of addressing lobbyist fundraising.Of course, we expect that all members will follow the rules when it comes to fundraising events.
14. misdirected
    LobbyingMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats accountability act talking points then attacks the member on gerrymandering.It is also ironic to hear this member talk about ethics when it was he who was singled out by the boundary redistribution commission as trying to gerrymander his riding.
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    LobbyingMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer avoids the House leader's stance on the fundraiser by repeating prior talking points.As I said, we expect that all members will follow the rules when hosting fundraisers and other activities.
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    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Answer provides benefit figures but ends by attacking the opposition's voting record.The member should know her facts because she and her party voted against all these benefits.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP voting record rather than addressing the demand for an apology on veterans' benefits.The complaint is totally unfounded, especially so when we look at the consistent voting record of the NDP, voting against operational stress injury clinics, voting against the establishment of the Veterans Ombudsman and the veterans bill of rights, voting against independence housekeeping and grounds maintenance for veterans, and voting against funding for the provision of home care for veterans.
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    Intergovernmental RelationsJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer provides spending figures but avoids the question about shortchanging Ontario or writing a cheque.Federal support to Ontario will total over $19.1 billion in 2014-15, a whopping $8.3 billion increase since the Liberal government was in power.
19. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the lack of framework agreements and states the government's infrastructure funding approach.There are no framework agreements because none are required.
20. answered
    Natural ResourcesMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains the basis for the decision and conditions imposed on the pipeline project.our decision is based on the conclusions of an independent, science-based review panel.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states cooperation with Alberta but deflects responsibility for the flood and prior water issues.We are working in close co-operation with the Government of Alberta and with the affected first nations to address the issues that have arisen because of this flooding, for which the government is not responsible, by the way.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats cooperation language without addressing specific delays in housing for Siksika.again, we are working in close co-operation with the Province of Alberta and the first nations that are affected by these floods.
23. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Rathika Sitsabaiesan (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the member's assertions and opposition tactics instead of explaining enforcement actions.She did not have a single fact correct.
24. partly answered
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists government actions on the blacklist and sanctions but does not address lost credibility or trust.it was the Conservative government that created the blacklist and added the names of bad employers.
25. answered
    InfrastructureMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.Explains the application process through provinces and notes one approved project.the new Building Canada fund is open for business.
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    InfrastructureMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). loaded question.Responds with overall transfer increases rather than specific cuts mentioned.Ontario will receive over $19.1 billion in federal transfers this year, a whopping increase of 76% from under the old Liberal government.
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    TransportMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses the recall process but not the call for parliamentary study or more answers.We have no information that would seem to make us have a conclusion other than the one that GM issued its recall here in Canada when it received its information.
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    TransportMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Reiterates previous point without addressing refusal to examine in committee.as I said before, GM Canada learned of the defect and the recall exactly when it issued its recall in accordance with our act.
29. partly answered
    Official LanguagesStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.Defends the funding level but does not address stalled programs or specific complaints.The road map for official languages is the most complete fund that we have ever had in our country.
30. answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.Provides details on benefit amounts to counter the claim about lottery-like payouts.The average monthly financial benefit an injured veteran may be eligible for is between $4,000 and $6,000 a month.
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    HealthMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Lists general programs instead of addressing the specific Manitoba program funding.the government has committed over $2.4 billion every year to programs and services aimed at improving aboriginal health
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    HealthMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Discusses general funding and programs without confirming or denying the specific cut.we are delivering an additional $2.5 billion directly to first nations for programs and services aimed specifically at exactly what she is talking about.
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    Foreign AffairsMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing financial contributions and general support but does not specify exact new ways Canada will back the UN mission.Canada is the ninth largest contributor to the UN's peacekeeping budget and supports the UN, French and African Union efforts in this crisis.
34. answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses follow-up plans by committing to consultations and review of the recommendations.we have already committed to hosting public consultations on any revised safety standards.
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    Public Service of CanadaMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Albas (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about attitude toward public servants and pivots to unrelated government achievements.we are committed to a modern and high-performing public service that gets results for Canadian taxpayers.
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    Natural ResourcesMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing BC jurisdiction or rescinding approval and instead restates general project conditions.we have been clear that projects will only move forward if they are safe for Canadians and safe for the environment.