Commons debates ISIL mission after troops sent ahead of vote

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1. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked K. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes their action plan and criticizes the NDP instead of addressing the call for an inquiry.unlike the opposition, we are not waiting. We are moving forward with an action plan to make sure that these victims of crime are actually defended.
2. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes the mission but avoids explaining the pre-vote deployment.we have been very clear in the announcement by the Prime Minister that we will be sending military equipment in the form of planes, CF-18s, reconnaissance planes, and refuellers.
3. misdirected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's position rather than addressing the question about Assad's credibility.the position of the NDP is very clear. It does not want to see air strikes anywhere, no matter what these individuals or groups do.
4. misdirected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the premise and attacks the NDP instead of addressing the question on Assad or extensions.I want to know why that does not have the support of the NDP for a change?
5. partly answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer assures high standards but does not specify the rules of engagement.Be assured that the RCAF will live up to the highest standards in the world.
6. answered
   International DevelopmentMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms Canada's active role and provides supporting details.Canada is already taking a very active role in this humanitarian crisis.
7. answered
   International DevelopmentMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly details Canada's actions on the Syrian crisis.we have been very active with UNICEF with support for the No Lost Generation initiative for protecting children in conflicted areas.
8. partly answered
   National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer clarifies the condition for action but does not address negotiating with Assad.He said that we would go where we have the clear support of the government of the country in question.
9. deflected
   International DevelopmentMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists Canadian actions without addressing the claim about devaluing G7 allies.We have deployed individuals there for reconnaissance and tactical advice.
10. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the government's position on atrocities without confirming whether the UN endorsed combat.We have indicated that this is completely unacceptable, so in addition to the other actions that we have taken as a government, we have put this motion before Parliament to support our efforts for strikes against ISIS.
11. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies focus on Syria but does not confirm or deny plans for strikes with Assad consent.However, we have been very clear that the focus is Iraq and we have indicated that it is a six-month mission.
12. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the developing situation and ongoing work with allies but does not address the lack of a known US strategy.the situation is developing very quickly, and this is exactly why we have to do this.
13. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer disagrees with the premise but lists existing efforts without evaluating consequences of air strikes.I disagree with the hon. member's comments about air strikes.
14. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the comparison and shifts to Iraq refugees instead of addressing Syrian refugee processing delays.the hon. member is once again comparing apples to oranges.
15. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's position on military action rather than addressing the shortfall in Syrian refugee arrivals.What is the NDP going to do for the millions more people who cannot be resettled and for the millions more people who are still displaced inside Iraq who are facing genocide, murder, rape, the elimination of their entire community?
16. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directs the member to read documents and attacks the prior Liberal government instead of committing to action on the veterans charter.I would encourage the hon. member opposite first to get his facts right.
17. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists spending figures without addressing the committee report or its criticisms.We have invested almost $30 billion since taking office.
18. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer describes mission elements but omits any mention of the 30-day assessment or its results.Our next step is to counter ISIL, which poses a direct threat to the people of that area in the most inhumane way and a direct threat to Canada.
19. misdirected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to quoting opposition figures instead of addressing costs or assessment.I would suggest that even if she does not want to listen to what we have to say, she should start listening to some of her colleagues.
20. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to past numbers and attacks Liberals rather than outlining future resource plans.What we would like to see is the Liberal Party of Canada focusing on the future with other Canadians, with the vast majority of Canadians, with Lloyd Axworthy, with Ujjal Dosanjh, with Bob Rae, who understand that military action is necessary to protect millions of refugees—
21. deflected
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.Answer details legal consultations but never addresses parliamentary involvement.When making all appointments, our government conducts broad consultations with prominent members of the legal community and the province affected by the vacant seat.
22. deflected
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Mr. Bob Dechert (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explicitly states appointments remain an executive matter and offers no plan for parliamentary input.These appointments have always been a matter of the executive and will continue to be so.
23. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer acknowledges recent invitation to bulk-purchasing talks but does not explain prior inaction or specific future steps.We have now been invited to the table.
24. partly answered
    HealthMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats the bulk-purchasing invitation without referencing the cited report or new affordability measures.We have been invited to the table, and I am very pleased.
25. deflected
    Parks CanadaMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists new parks and investments but ignores the specific question on job cuts and video spending.our government is committed to investing in national parks and in connecting Canadians to our rich natural heritage.
26. deflected
    Parks CanadaMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats prior points on new parks and urges support for a bill without addressing job or hour cuts.We have created two national parks, three national wildlife areas, and three marine protected areas.
27. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking the NDP carbon tax instead of addressing inaction on climate change or polar bears.We are accomplishing all of this without introducing an NDP job-killing carbon tax, which would raise the price of--
28. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses polar bear management and upcoming report but does not commit to funding research or monitoring.Canada has one of the best polar bear management systems in the world.
29. partly answered
    Public SafetyWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the RCMP withdrawal due to document inconsistency but does not address the minister's involvement.During a review of the document, contents were found that were inconsistent with the values of the RCMP and Canadians in general.
30. misdirected
    Public SafetyWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's voting record instead of providing numbers on arrests under the Combating Terrorism Act.Why did the member and his party vote against revoking passports?
31. partly answered
    Consumer ProtectionMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past consumer protections but does not address reducing credit card fees for SMEs or families.We have banned unsolicited credit card cheques and required credit card companies to provide clear and simple information as well as timely advance notice of rates and fee changes.
32. partly answered
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions working with stakeholders and upcoming voluntary actions but provides no timeline or regulatory commitment.we are looking forward to some volunteer actions taken by the credit card companies, which will be in the interest of small companies as well as consumers.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general Canadian support for Ukraine without addressing the specific question about joining the OSCE mission.Canada has been at the forefront of the global response to the Russian aggression in Ukraine and has been one of Ukraine's strongest supporters.
34. deflected
    HealthMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses front-line services but avoids the question on economic spinoffs and regional impact from the closure.I understand that this is a pay consolidation issue and this does not in any way affect front-line services on health.
35. partly answered
    PensionsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains legal constraints on individual cases and notes available recourses but offers no accommodation for the specific situation.The law does not allow me to comment on individual cases without a privacy waiver.
36. deflected
    Canada PostMr. André Bellavance (Independent) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses Canada Post's plan and municipal rejection but does not address the privatization memo or the poll on public opposition.Canada Post is facing a serious cash crunch going into the future.
37. partly answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines the four-point strategy and references reports but does not confirm existence of a budgeted prevention program.Canada has a four-point strategy with respect to terrorist attacks: prevent, detect, deny, and respond.
38. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Brent Rathgeber (Independent) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses internal German politics and pivots to promoting the trade agreement instead of addressing costs of the event or aircraft use.I am not going to comment on internal German politics.