Commons debates Canada-Korea trade bill as Liberals signal support

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Provides update on resources and directly addresses DART request.My understanding is the DART's capabilities are not appropriate to this particular mission, but we are looking at any way that we can assist.
2. deflected
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Restates government position without confirming if cabinet was informed.The government is examining its next steps.
3. answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states no speculation on unmade decisions regarding Syria strikes.I am not going to speculate on decisions that have not yet been taken.
4. answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Confirms timing of tabling plans once decision is taken.The government will do that when it actually takes that decision, which it has not done.
5. deflected
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Praises military contribution without reporting on 30-day activities or outcomes.We are very proud to have people who are ready to serve our country and humanity in this way.
6. deflected
   Foreign AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Restates general support and past actions without specifics on offered support or objectives.As our allies undertake a range of actions, we are contemplating next steps on how we can best be helpful.
7. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses objective and accomplishment but omits US request details on CF-18s.we deployed forces to northern Iraq to help minorities withstand genocide.
8. deflected
   Foreign AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Reiterates record on debates and votes without presenting case or plan in the House.Whenever we enter a mission that involves combat, including aerial combat, we present it to the House of Commons for a debate and for a vote.
9. deflected
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explicitly states the PM cannot determine the duration.I do not think it is really the power of the Prime Minister of Canada to determine how long international events will take place or not take place.
10. deflected
    Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts focus to criticizing the opposition's consistency rather than addressing the scale of deployment.The NDP's position changes from one question to the next.
11. deflected
    Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.States they cannot provide timelines they are not aware of.We cannot go out and start throwing around timelines that we are not aware of.
12. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Explains the goal as preventing the organization from attacking.We will work with our allies on a counterterrorism operation to get us to the point where this organization does not have the capacity to launch those kinds of attacks against us.
13. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Indicates they will avoid prolonged involvement without specifying strategy.We obviously have not done that. We are looking at next steps.
14. deflected
    Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on future process rather than past consideration timeline.as we have clearly said since we first came to power, any such decision will be brought before the House for a debate and a vote.
15. deflected
    Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Discusses general actions without addressing the specific letter content.Obviously, they are seeking our assistance wherever we could be helpful, and we are obviously examining what options are most appropriate for this country.
16. deflected
    Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Redirects to government's own decisions instead of the letter.the government will make public its own decisions.
17. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the role but does not specify the actual rules of engagement.They are there to advise and assist Iraqi forces in the northern part of the country.
18. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the consultation question and pivots to bridge construction and timelines.We always said that we would be transparent, and that is what we will do.
19. partly answered
    The EconomyMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the record and global context but offers no specific growth plan.Our low-tax plan for jobs and growth is working.
20. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Arnold Chan (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to past median net worth gains instead of addressing the minister's spending or plan.Median net worth for Canadians has increased by 45% since we took office.
21. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies terminology but does not confirm whether patrols occur.It is to advise and to assist. It is not to accompany.
22. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses combat accompaniment but not entry into combat zones.Canadian soldiers are not accompanying the Iraqi forces into combat.
23. deflected
    Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the advisory role and risk level without addressing targeting.While there is some risk, there is not a direct combat role.
24. deflected
    Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to discuss operations and restates the non-combat claim.as you can understand, I neither have the will nor the desire to get into detailed discussions of military operations here.
25. deflected
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses general reforms without addressing the specific data inaccuracy raised.the data in question were provided by the employers.
26. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists expanded enforcement measures but does not address the specific inspection rate or site visit concerns.we are quadrupling the number of investigators.
27. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Albas (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to address the question by citing ongoing court proceedings.since this matter is before the court, it would be inappropriate to comment on this case.
28. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the policy question and instead praises the government's record while implying superiority over others.No government has done a better job of sticking up for all these issues and reaching out to assist these individuals and investing in them than this government.
29. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights program statistics and past Liberal policies instead of addressing the specific quota and reunion cases.We brought in record numbers of economic immigrants to Canada with the highest skill levels, the highest education levels, the highest language skill levels in Canadian history.
30. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for misinformation and past backlogs rather than responding to the visa freeze and family cases.the Liberal campaign of absolute misinformation continues.
31. deflected
    TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses general concern and intent to improve safety without committing to any specific action on side guards.We are always looking for ways to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists who find themselves in proximity to vehicles.
32. partly answered
    TransportationMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes provincial authority to require side guards but does not address federal support for the bill or mandatory standards.any province or territory is free to require side guards on trucks operating within their boundaries.
33. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Yvonne Jones (Liberal) asked K. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise outright and pivots to a meeting without addressing funding cuts or their rationale.that statement is categorically false.
34. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the survey authorization and conditions but ignores the working group meeting claim and broader inconsistency accusations.we have only authorized a minor geotechnical survey to take place in the Cacouna area.
35. answered
    Marine TransportationMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the departure prohibition and inspection requirement tied to the ship's status.The Kathryn Spirit is under a departure prohibition from Transport Canada and will remain in place until a final inspection confirms that the regulations in fact are complied with.
36. deflected
    Rail TransportationMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes municipal guidance exists but does not address establishing standardized national minimum distances.the Federation of Canadian Municipalities offers this type of guidance to municipalities when it comes to the issue of setbacks.
37. misdirected
    Business of the HouseMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the motion as one-sided and compares systems instead of addressing a free vote on relevance rules.we do not need a one-sided motion from the opposition to tilt the balance heavily and force the government into a straitjacket that simply does not apply to the opposition.
38. misdirected
    Business of the HouseMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing NDP free votes rather than addressing a free vote on the relevance motion.perhaps the NDP members could show some leadership for once and start holding free votes in the amount they see them happen on the government side.
39. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the new reconsideration process and its overturn rate, directly countering the success-rate claim.about 50% of the reconsiderations end up overturning the initial refusal after more information is obtained.