NDP motion to restore federal minimum wage leads Commons debate

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1. answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the exact number of soldiers being deployed.the number of soldiers we are in the process of deploying is 69.
2. deflected
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates a consistent position and shifts to discussing US actions instead of addressing the promise of a vote.as I said yesterday, the government's position on that over the past eight years has been very consistent.
3. misdirected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question and pivots to attacking the NDP leader on misuse of funds.if anyone were to ask me about the inappropriate use of public funds, I would certainly suggest him as an expert witness.
4. misdirected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise and counters by accusing the NDP of misusing funds instead of addressing the 13 Conservatives.The RCMP concluded no such thing, but as an increasing number of investigators will conclude, the leader of the NDP and many people of his party have themselves misused public funds.
5. deflected
   Champlain BridgeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the study and toll issue by noting an ongoing contract process and praising the minister.I am encouraged to see that studies have been done in every area associated with this bridge.
6. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer corrects the CFIB claim but then shifts to income splitting instead of addressing the EI hiring incentive flaw.The CFIB said that this was not the case.
7. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer quotes CFIB support but does not engage with the proposed premium exemption for new hires.This announcement is fantastic news for Canada's entrepreneurs and their employees, and as such, can only be a positive for the Canadian economy.
8. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again quotes CFIB approval and rejects Liberal premium hikes without addressing the $2000 vs $200 incentive disparity.This organization, which helps Canada's small and medium-sized businesses, welcomed this announcement and completely rejects the hikes to EI premiums proposed by the Liberal Party.
9. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question mocks both parties without seeking factual clarification and the answer ignores the EI fund issue to promote a job credit while insulting the asker.As to his preposterous allegations, this job credit will advantage 90% of Canadian businesses.
10. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question attacks both parties' EI policies rhetorically and the answer pivots to praising the hiring credit and CFIB without addressing the subsidy or layoff points.the Canadian Federation of Independent Business has said this plan will increase jobs, 25,000 jobs.
11. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks about using the EI surplus for benefits and the answer shifts to the hiring credit and attacks other parties' policies instead.The Liberals and the NDP support a 45-day work year that would increase premiums—
12. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes the PM hates workers and the answer attacks the NDP's understanding of small business while repeating the credit claim.this goes to show how out of touch the NDP is with small businesses.
13. answered
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks if the TFW program will be fixed after broken promises and the answer directly states the reforms made and their effects.Since those changes, we have seen a 75% drop in employer requests for worker approvals.
14. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks when the TFW program will be fixed and the answer explains the reforms and their impact but does not address the timeline for further fixes.we announced a fundamental suite of reforms to the temporary foreign worker program earlier this year to ensure that it is used only as a last and limited resort
15. answered
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks for real changes and penalties and the answer states the reforms are significant, illegal acts are prohibited, and invites evidence for enforcement.What she describes, employers laying off Canadians in order to replace them with temporary foreign workers, is simply and plainly illegal.
16. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks about adopting a federal minimum wage and the answer attacks the NDP's provincial record instead of addressing the federal proposal.In fact, there have been two provincial NDP governments in office, one currently and one recently in Nova Scotia, neither of whom proposed provincial minimum wages anywhere close to what the federal NDP is proposing.
17. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the asker's party affiliation instead of addressing minimum wage policy.I know that this is not really a relevant issue for the member because he belongs to Québec solidaire, a separatist party.
18. partly answered
    Champlain BridgeMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the bridge project and studies but avoids disclosing the secret report.It will be an important asset for the greater Montreal area.
19. deflected
    Employment InsuranceScott Brison (Liberal) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the Liberal plan with a partisan jab rather than engaging the EI credit flaw directly.I would not normally use reference to the New Democrats on a mathematical question.
20. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to Liberal pension policy instead of addressing the Prime Minister testifying.it does give me an opportunity, again, to mention the fact that it is the Liberal Party of Canada that wants to take away the pension splitting for seniors
21. answered
    International DevelopmentMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer details multiple Canadian contributions to Ebola response matching the request for action.Canada is at the forefront of the Ebola response in West Africa.
22. answered
    International DevelopmentMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer outlines ongoing Canadian actions and coordination in response to the epidemic.we have been responding in a very substantive and progressive way in response directly to discussions with Margaret Chan, the head of the WHO.
23. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends investments but does not address the suicide crisis scale or urgency.we have increased our investment in mental health services.
24. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites budget increases but avoids admitting a crisis or new urgent measures.We have increased the military health budget by more than $130 million, boosting the annual mental health budget by $11 million for a total of $50 million.
25. misdirected
    The SenateMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the Senate PR contract question entirely and instead attacks the NDP.there really is only one party in this chamber that is under investigation. That is the NDP.
26. misdirected
    The SenateMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the Senate spending and PM's prior statement by pivoting to attack the NDP.these are the New Democrats who hatched a plan to defraud Canadian taxpayers of over $1.5 million
27. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses drug safety measures via Vanessa's law but does not specify numbers of unsafe drugs left on shelves.when passed it will end these problems.
28. deflected
    HealthMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise as false and restates legislation without addressing the eight-year delay or budget cuts.that is just completely false.
29. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges suicides as a priority and notes increased spending but does not confirm the comparison or commit to new action.one is too many, and this has become a priority for this government since taking office
30. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reframes the question as a political ploy and offers no timeline or new commitment on veteran suicides.this is simply not a political issue.
31. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general regulatory approach and UN summit attendance without addressing stalled oil and gas rules.We are taking a sector-by-sector regulatory approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
32. answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the mediation and settlement process for the veteran's land issue.we will continue to work with the Court family to reach a negotiated settlement
33. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids any specific plan for the closure and instead attacks the opposition.The Liberals, and that member in particular, have voted against each and every one of our economic development initiatives.
34. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The response describes the asylum process in general but does not address intervening in this specific deportation case.Canada has a fair and generous asylum system where decisions are made by the independent Immigration and Refugee Board, not under political pressure but according to the facts.
35. deflected
    Canada PostMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains mail volume decline and Canada Post's plan but sidesteps the government's stance on service cuts and municipal input.in 2012, Canada Post actually delivered one billion fewer letters than it did in 2006.
36. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the review process, safety conditions, and exploratory nature of the work.Our government has been clear that projects will only move forward if they are safe for Canadians and if they are safe for the environment.