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1. deflected
   Public SafetyMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pays tribute to the fallen soldier but does not address the question on civilian oversight.Today we thank them from the bottom of our hearts.
2. deflected
   Public SafetyMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims strong oversight exists and references past NDP involvement without addressing ignored recommendations or cuts.With regard to oversight of our intelligence, we have strong and robust oversight.
3. deflected
   Public SafetyMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses confidence in the review committee but avoids committing to enhanced oversight or resources.It is important to maintain trust between our Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the review committee, the government, and Canadians
4. partly answered
   Public SafetyMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the bill clarifies CSIS mandate to aid review but does not address strengthening SIRC authority.Bill C-44 will indeed clarify the mandate of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.
5. deflected
   Public SafetyMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats that the bill aids review and urges quick passage without offering more authority to SIRC.That is why I am hoping that we can count on the support of the NDP to quickly pass this bill
6. partly answered
   Public SafetyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing studies of events but does not confirm a comprehensive cross-government funding analysis.the RCMP, CSIS, the Ottawa Police Service and the Department of National Defence are currently studying last week's tragic events.
7. misdirected
   Public SafetyRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past budget increases and criticizes opposition support instead of providing estimates of needed incremental funding.Unfortunately, we cannot count on the support of the opposition, but we are moving forward.
8. deflected
   Public SafetyDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites past budget growth and commissioner statements but does not commit to new funding increases.Commissioner Paulson said yesterday that he was adjusting to the changing nature of the threat
9. answered
   Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the topic was not discussed.I can confirm that this was not part of the discussions we had with Secretary Kerry.
10. deflected
    International DevelopmentMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The response highlights past contributions without addressing future scaled-up commitments.That brings our contribution to the second largest amount of all contributors in combatting Ebola.
11. deflected
    International DevelopmentMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The response emphasizes existing aid without addressing specific requests for beds and personnel.Canada has already contributed $57 million, which makes us the second-largest donor in the fight against the Ebola crisis.
12. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the discussion part but shifts to unrelated topics without covering future commitments.as I said, that did not come up in the meetings we had with my U.S. counterpart.
13. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The response promotes new surveys without addressing the criticism of current data practices.We have launched two comprehensive new surveys for labour market information, a quarterly job vacancy survey and an annual national wage report.
14. deflected
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The response lists reforms without addressing the call for a real job creation plan.We have made strong reforms to our temporary foreign worker program so we can ensure Canadians have first crack at the jobs that are available.
15. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The response disputes the premise and discusses unrelated premium changes.the premise of the question is inaccurate.
16. answered
    The BudgetMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains how the measures tie to budget goals of growth and jobs.our budget implementation plan goes to reducing taxes, creating jobs and economic growth, and there are many measures that would achieve that.
17. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to past Liberal and NDP actions instead of addressing the EI fund ownership or scrapping the scheme.I think perhaps the NDP member is thinking of the previous Liberal government, which increased EI premiums to $65 billion and then used them as a slush fund.
18. partly answered
    InfrastructureCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes increased federal infrastructure funding and collaboration but does not address reversing the specific 90% cut.We have tripled federal infrastructure investments since we took office.
19. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Arnold Chan (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lectures the asker and touts past increases without committing to more funding or heeding municipal calls.I am a former mayor. I do not need a lecture from the member about how things work in a city.
20. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Arnold Chan (Liberal) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer affirms strong fiscal position and cites the $70 billion program but does not directly respond to PBO advice on additional investments.We have a strong fiscal situation, and that is why we have introduced the longest and largest infrastructure program in Canadian history, some $70 billion
21. partly answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends the six-ship target and criticizes PBO data but does not explain how the project will be put back on track.in fact we are confident that we will build six Arctic offshore patrol ships.
22. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks opposition voting record and highlights unrelated shipbuilding milestones instead of addressing delays or broken promises.the opposition members voted against having any Arctic offshore patrol ships, so I am not sure what they are so worried about.
23. deflected
    Manufactufing IndustryMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites budget 2014 endorsements and expert quotes but offers no specific plan for manufacturing job creation.those who are actually experts in this field say the answers are in budget 2014 and the NDP should vote for it.
24. misdirected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks NDP tax policy and claims the government has it right without addressing the lost Windsor investment or lack of auto strategy.The NDP leader said last week that the NDP wants to increase corporate taxes, so let us think of that.
25. partly answered
    Consumer ProtectionMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses credit card statements but sidesteps general bank statements.Major banks do not charge clients for any credit card statements or other statements indicating amounts owing.
26. deflected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats prior claim without engaging the double-standard accusation.as I already said, for credit cards and other statements that show a payment owing, all major banks are mailing bills to their customers without charge.
27. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner for misinformation and pivots to non-partisan commemoration instead of addressing the debate request.on a day when the House is, for the most part, given over to non-partisan commemoration of one of our fallen soldiers, it would be nice if the NDP did not spread utter misinformation about the nature of the bill.
28. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the question as false rhetoric and restates provincial jurisdiction without addressing the omnibus bill concern.instead, the member should stop spewing this completely false rhetoric.
29. misdirected
    Public Works and Government ServicesLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the prior Liberal government and lists unrelated procurements rather than addressing the PBO report on Arctic ships.it was his Liberal government that cancelled the Sea Kings and paid half a billion dollars after that.
30. answered
    International TradeMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly reports on the trade mission and priority status without evasion.in July the Minister of International Trade led a trade and development mission to Ukraine aimed at deepening economic co-operation with Ukraine.
31. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses court jurisdiction and exploratory work but ignores the call to terminate the project.The current court case is about provincial laws and involves provincial officials.
32. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates prior review and conditions without explaining the newly revealed penetration testing.TransCanada's work was reviewed by DFO.
33. deflected
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses meetings and availability but never addresses whether the minister will vote for the motion.In terms of the motion, the member knows, as we email each other, that I am available every day in the House of Commons.
34. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites the Supreme Court ruling but does not address when the government will stop tolerating Air Canada's conduct.We respect the Supreme Court's decision and we expect Air Canada to comply with the Air Canada Public Participation Act.
35. partly answered
    Consumer ProtectionMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the government's actions and notes provincial jurisdiction, thereby addressing why it will not support the ombudsman proposal.This is an area of provincial jurisdiction and I would encourage him to call the provincial premier and suggest that idea.
36. deflected
    Marine TransportationMr. Jean-François Fortin (Forces et Démocratie) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the government's tanker safety measures but does not acknowledge the specific public concerns raised about oil shipping on the St. Lawrence.That is why about a year ago we embarked upon the world-class tanker safety system.