Commons debates ISIL mission after government imposes time allocation

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1. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses general threat and need for action but ignores the specific report on increased ISIS recruits from strikes.what the world understands very clearly is that in the absence of any response, ISIL was growing like a cancer over the summer over an entire region.
2. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer justifies intervention via requests from allies but does not address the reported failure of strikes or commanders' views.in fact, the intervention in question has been requested by the Government of Iraq, by a range of our allies, and in fact by a large part of the global community.
3. partly answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer specifies the objective as degrading capabilities, addressing part of the inconsistency query.It is crucial that we degrade the terrorist military capabilities of the Islamic State organization.
4. answered
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states emissions have been reduced under the plan, responding to whether efforts were made.for the first time ever and thanks to our plan, greenhouse gas emissions have been reduced.
5. deflected
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to flaws in Kyoto without addressing personal or domestic policy criticism.when we have an agreement which covers only about one-third of global emissions, the effect of that agreement is not to reduce emissions, it is simply to shift emissions from developed countries to countries with lower environmental standards.
6. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer references announced humanitarian measures but provides no specifics on funding or personnel for refugees.the government has announced a series of humanitarian measures and humanitarian funding, including by the Minister of Foreign Affairs yesterday on the issue of sexual violence.
7. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer references humanitarian measures but gives no concrete details on support for refugees.a few weeks ago, the government began announcing a series of humanitarian measures in Syria and Iraq, including the funding to combat sexual violence that the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday.
8. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Liberal Party's past record instead of addressing the current government's failure to meet targets.that is an unbelievable question coming from the Liberal Party, which has the worst record in the world on this issue.
9. deflected
   Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The minister denies the claim and pivots to military measures rather than detailing new refugee camp support.We announced several measures to help people in need in Iraq.
10. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The response rejects the premise of war in Syria and reframes the mission as against ISIL.we are not going to war with Iraq and we are not to going to war with Syria.
11. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses humanitarian measures but does not address including them in the motion.Military action and humanitarian aid are not mutually exclusive.
12. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The response provides some numbers but then attacks the opposition's stance on military action.Why does the opposition ask this question today and almost every day? Because the opposition members want to downplay their opposition to what Syrian refugees really need: military intervention.
13. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the government's environmental record without addressing specific unassessed sites.our government's record is very clear. We have taken decisive actions in a responsible way to protect our environment, as well as our economy.
14. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The minister references a panel report but does not outline a long-term plan.we have a great world-class tanker panel that has been looking at safety, including specifically on shipping in the north.
15. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The response emphasizes the monitoring program's quality without addressing who pays.This monitoring program is world class, uses some of the country's top scientists and is completely transparent.
16. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on consultations but avoids committing to transparency on project selection.We have increased funding and opportunities for consultation in the environmental assessment process and we will continue to strengthen our internal practices.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights proposed future actions and economic benefits but does not address the audit findings on past failures to consult or collect knowledge.we have been working with first nations and Metis communities and we are proposing increased influence, dedicated funding and more opportunities for the use of traditional ecological knowledge in monitoring.
18. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes the mission and threats but provides no concrete metrics for measuring ISIL degradation.We are going to work with our like-minded allies, with President Obama, the United Kingdom, and France, to determine whether we have been successful at stopping that humanitarian and human rights disaster and whether we will be able to push it backwards.
19. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends past actions then attacks the Liberal Party's vote rather than addressing future refugee commitments.What is scandalous is that the Liberal Party is getting ready to vote this evening against the military action requested by the Iraqis and the refugees, which will help millions of people.
20. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer corrects terminology and cites numbers then pivots to attacking the opposition's stance on military action instead of addressing processing investment.
21. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites updated numbers and resources then attacks the NDP's vote on military action rather than addressing processing delays for the remaining refugees.The real question is this. Why is the NDP voting against international action coordinated by President Obama in the United States to ensure military tactics are used to protect refugees on the ground?
22. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats arrival numbers then criticizes the NDP's position on military measures instead of addressing the discrepancy in pre-commitment arrivals.
23. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites total arrivals exceeding the target but does not address the specific request for temporary resident permits to speed private sponsorships.our objective was 1,300 refugees. We already have 1,645 refugees in Canada.
24. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends resettlement totals then attacks the NDP's refusal to support military measures instead of addressing the call for faster processing or permits.The real sorry spectacle here is that of the NDP, which is not prepared to support any military measures whatsoever to help millions of refugees in Iraq and neighbouring countries, who need and have asked for our help.
25. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes past investments instead of addressing the specific cuts raised.It is a very comprehensive investment, the most comprehensive in Canada's history.
26. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites positive commissioner remarks without tackling the Canada Post complaint."I think that, in the vast majority of cases, the institutions are aware of their responsibilities".
27. answered
    Electoral ReformMs. Alexandrine Latendresse (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that no costs have been incurred because the move has not occurred.As a result, there have been no costs.
28. partly answered
    Electoral ReformMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses costs but then pivots to defending the policy change.At this point, that move has not occurred. As a result, the costs have not been incurred.
29. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights general spending without specifying steps for the reported shortage.we have made an unprecedented investment in health and mental health professionals for our armed forces.
30. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer thanks the committee and attacks the opposition rather than outlining actions on the charter.Those recommendations are presently being worked on.
31. deflected
    Canada PostMr. Alain Giguère (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses municipal support instead of addressing affordability concerns.The Federation of Canadian Municipalities and municipalities across the country understand the issues Canada Post is facing and they are supportive.
32. answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides an immediate update on awareness and next steps for the incident.the government is aware of this incident in Saskatchewan.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific query on missing targets and lack of meetings by listing unrelated government actions.We are accomplishing this without a job-killing carbon tax.
34. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Philip Toone (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promises consultation and notes general precautions but does not address the specific project or sediments.I will consult with Transport Canada for any information that we may have on this particular matter.
35. deflected
    Service CanadaMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the closure and obstacles by pointing to alternatives without explaining the decision.there are several service centres available to people in the region.
36. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Dean Del Mastro (Independent) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question invites comment on a positive announcement and the answer directly provides supportive remarks on it.Canada has a secure, responsible and reliable source of energy that can make a growing contribution to global energy security.