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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific claim of misleading and instead criticizes the opposition for focusing on correspondence.Instead, the opposition is focused on intergovernmental correspondence.
2. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the accusation of misleading by restating general contact with allies and attacking the NDP's position.What we have yet to hear from the NDP is exactly what it would do to address the ISIL terrorist threat.
3. partly answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the parliamentary vote practice and current non-combat status but avoids confirming air strikes or releasing the letter.The government's decision to deploy the Canadian Armed Forces in a combat mission will be debated and voted on in the House of Commons as a matter of confidence.
4. misdirected
   International TradeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Erin O'Toole (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about Germany blocking the deal and instead promotes the agreement's benefits.The German delegation that was here yesterday is very positive on this agreement.
5. deflected
   International TradeThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the investor provisions but attacks the NDP for opposing trade rather than addressing Germany's reported rejection.In a deal this big—we are talking about a $12 billion impact on our economy and 80,000 net new jobs—it is sad to see that the NDP is once again going to oppose trade.
6. misdirected
   National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise but then pivots to historical calls to action and ISIL atrocities instead of clarifying the letter's origin.that is not at all what has happened.
7. misdirected
   National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the question as bunk and shifts to CSEC legal limits without addressing the metadata or honesty claims.
8. partly answered
   National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms future reporting to Parliament but does not address transparency on the US request versus Canadian offer.As cabinet considers these options going forward, we will definitely inform the House.
9. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.The response describes the mission but does not answer when the offer to the US was made.This is a non-combat role, and we do not vote on non-combat missions in the House.
10. partly answered
    International DevelpmentMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.Provides info on donations but ignores specific commitments mentioned.Canada has been helping since the beginning of the crisis. We are the seventh-largest donor to the humanitarian crisis.
11. answered
    International DevelpmentMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.Directly counters the claim by stating contributions and efforts.to the contrary, as I said earlier, we are the seventh-largest contributor to the humanitarian situation in the Middle East.
12. deflected
    La défense nationaleMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.Explains other missions but does not address the call for debate and vote on Iraq role.All of these deployments happened without a vote in the House.
13. deflected
    Social DevelopmentMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.Praises the tribunal and mentions staff increase without addressing the specific problems raised.the Social Security Tribunal is providing great service to Canadians who put their appeals through.
14. deflected
    Social DevelopmentMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). loaded question.Dismisses the concerns as spurious without engaging the question.we will not acknowledge spurious complaints by former disgruntled employees that are broadcast in the media.
15. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Describes existing efforts for youth employment but does not commit to or reject the proposed tax credit.That is why economic action plan 2014 will help young Canadians get the skills they need to get in-demand jobs, help young entrepreneurs start more businesses and support more paid internships for graduates.
16. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Defends the government's record instead of outlining a new jobs plan.the member opposite is the best cherry picker I have met to date.
17. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists tax measures and criticizes NDP votes instead of addressing OECD data or a jobs plan.our government has provided record support for low-income Canadians.
18. misdirected
    International TradeJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Mr. Erin O'Toole (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal trade record and critic instead of addressing Germany’s stated concerns.I find this ironic coming from a Liberal Party whose trade critic does not even sit on the trade committee
19. deflected
    International TradeStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses investor-state provisions but does not address Germany’s demand to renegotiate.in the negotiations of CETA, both Canada and the EU member countries gave direction to negotiators to have investor state dispute provisions within the agreement
20. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends marketing freedom but avoids any commitment on transparency or asset sales.as the Canadian Wheat Board now competes in the open market, it has a right to protect commercially sensitive information.
21. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites specific regulatory actions on vehicles and HFCs while contrasting with carbon tax.I also announced this week a number of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution from vehicles.
22. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats global-agreement talking points and past actions but ignores divestment impact question.Our government is committed to reaching an agreement at the global climate deal in Paris next year that is fair to Canada
23. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Mr. Costas Menegakis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights refugee resettlement numbers and criticizes past votes instead of committing to Red Cross recommendations.Canada welcomes one out of every ten refugees resettled around the world, more than almost any other country in the world.
24. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Paulina Ayala (NDP) asked Mr. Costas Menegakis (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates asylum reforms and health-care limits without addressing detention conditions or Red Cross implementation.Genuine refugees continue to receive comprehensive health care coverage that is on par with what Canadians receive.
25. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer clarifies enforcement steps but sidesteps the specific claim of reduced fines from daily to weekly.CN and CP have been told what levels of grain they must ship in order to ensure we are moving grain in the country.
26. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to general praise for the minister and claims grain is moving without addressing the broken promise on fines.Members on the other side of the House can make all the complaints they want; the current agriculture minister got the job done.
27. partly answered
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes Ontario's role and funding availability but does not explain why the federal point man has not acted to prevent stalling.We have been clear. If the province identifies the Ring of Fire as a priority, economic action plan 2013 allocates significant infrastructure funding for this kind of legacy resource development.
28. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists general economic goals without addressing job losses or the Ring of Fire specifically.our government is focused on community economic development, business growth, competitiveness, and innovation that creates jobs and long-term prosperity.
29. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends recent sanctions but ignores the call for a House committee review of the program's impact on western businesses.We made significant changes in June of this year that make sure employers will always put Canadians first.
30. misdirected
    EmploymentMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Mr. Scott Armstrong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberals and defends youth travel instead of addressing controls on the reciprocal program.it is strange that the Liberal Party would attack youth who are trying to come to Canada to enjoy this tremendous country and all we can offer to people who come here to get job experience
31. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer distinguishes the federal review from the provincial one and confirms scientific input was provided.DFO conducted its review and delivered an authorization based on scientific expertise and under the strictest conditions.
32. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats provincial responsibility and accuses the NDP of anti-development bias without addressing the documentation shortfall.The NDP knows this, but chooses to muddy the water, if I can use that expression, because it suits its anti-development ideology.
33. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the spending amount or dropping the suit and instead accuses the asker of playing politics.I would encourage the member opposite and the Liberal Party to stop playing politics when it comes to Canada's veterans and to start supporting the initiatives put forward by our government.
34. deflected
    HealthMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Ms. Eve Adams (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the federal transfer cuts and regional access issue, pivoting to unrelated national physician statistics.We have been making immense investments in Canada's health care system; in fact, they have reached an historic high.
35. partly answered
    International TradeMr. André Bellavance (Independent) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses supply management and potential financial help but does not confirm action on income losses beyond monitoring.We will monitor the potential impact of this historic agreement on dairy producers' income, and if the level of production is adversely affected, we will help the producers financially.
36. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Brent Rathgeber (Independent) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the act's emergency purpose and the ongoing Canada Transportation Act review to address supply chain issues.At the same time, I announced a review of the Canada Transportation Act.
37. partly answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Sana Hassainia (Independent) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains assessment mechanisms and online status checks but does not address the timeline for clearing the pre-2012 backlog.For the formerly used mechanism, which is subject to delays, it is possible to go online to look up the status of the case.