Commons advances energy safety bill in extended debate

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1. deflected
   Child CareMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to job numbers and ignores the day care spaces promise entirely.after today's announcement on job creation, our record is over 1.2 million net new jobs created since the end of the recession.
2. deflected
   TaxationMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the jobs record and avoids any response on helping families or workers via the update.our Conservative government is focused on what matters to Canadians: economic growth and job creation.
3. misdirected
   TaxationMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP and Liberals instead of addressing the income-splitting criticism or the Bay Street event.We know that the NDP and Liberals would end income-splitting for families.
4. deflected
   Child CareMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer contrasts plans but never states how many spaces will be created in the update.The NDP plan is a $5 billion plan that would help less than 10% of Canadian families.
5. deflected
   Child CareMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP plan and voting record rather than engaging with the proposed child care alternative.we know that the NDP and the Liberals voted against our plan to expand the universal child care benefit.
6. misdirected
   TaxationGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks Liberal history and policy instead of addressing the income-splitting admission request.it is interesting, because the Liberal finance critic, in 2003, said that income splitting was good.
7. misdirected
   TaxationGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the policy by attacking opponents rather than addressing fairness concerns for excluded families.the Liberals and the NDP are absolutely on the wrong side of this issue.
8. misdirected
   TaxationGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.The answer deflects by criticizing a Liberal MP and restating respect for choices without answering the exclusion question.it actually was the Liberal member for St. Paul's who said mothers who stay at home are not really doing real work.
9. deflected
   VeteransMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the boycott and protest issue by promoting spending figures and attacking opposition voting.I would encourage the opposition to stop paying politics and support our initiatives.
10. partly answered
    National DefenceMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.The response provides data on increased mental health staffing and funding but does not address the reported satisfaction rate shortfall.We now have approximately 415 full-time mental health care workers, which is more than double the number there were when we assumed office in 2006.
11. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer blames the prior Liberal government and NDP votes instead of addressing lapsed funds or current health care delivery failures.Every measure we have brought forward, increasing spending and hiring more people to support our soldiers in health care and mental health care, has been voted against by the NDP.
12. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.The response explains scheduling and security constraints for base visits but sidesteps the political assets accusation.members of Parliament can visit bases when it works into the best schedule for our armed forces.
13. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes new service points created after closures but ignores the $5 million advertising comparison and care access concerns.That is why we have created 600 points of service across this country in areas where a district office did not exist.
14. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes agreement with most recommendations but pivots to accusing the member of playing politics during Veterans' Week.I would encourage the member opposite to stop playing politics, especially this week, and get on board with the government to support Canada's veterans.
15. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The response criticizes the opposition's grasp of numbers and touts overall spending rather than explaining the unspent funeral program funds.It is not the first time they have had difficulty with numbers.
16. deflected
    EthicsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Erin O'Toole (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to touting trade deal benefits and questioning NDP opposition instead of justifying the Airbus and event costs.The real question for this question period today, now that the final text of the agreement is out, is if the NDP is going to oppose yet another trade deal that is great for Canada.
17. deflected
    EthicsMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the specific spending criticism and pivots to trade benefits while questioning the NDP's stance.The real question for that member is this: Will the NDP finally come out and say it opposes this agreement?
18. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal) asked Mr. Dan Albas (Conservative). loaded question.The answer distances government from the crown corporation and highlights its tax record but does not address fixing the specific incident.We expect investments to be done in compliance with laws, rules, and regulations in a transparent manner while keeping in mind the best interests of the clients.
19. misdirected
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past procurements instead of addressing the missed performance targets mentioned in the question.This includes modernization of our Halifax-class frigates.
20. partly answered
    National DefenceJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites increased defence spending and health investments but does not directly respond to the claim of indifference to injured troops.There is a new $900 million in the supplemental estimates this year, and the year is not even finished yet.
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    Access to InformationMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Albas (Conservative). substantive question.The answer boasts about processing more requests and open data but avoids addressing modernization of the Access to Information Act itself.this government has done more than any other government to make sure that Canadians have access to information, particularly through the Access to Information Act.
22. deflected
    Access to InformationMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Albas (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats statistics on requests processed but sidesteps the call to fix the legislation as recommended by experts.The government processed a record number of access to information requests, released a record number of materials, and had an improved turnaround time.
23. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Mr. Costas Menegakis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's record on refugee bills instead of addressing responsibility for harm from health care cuts.
24. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Mr. Costas Menegakis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists the NDP's voting record on immigration bills rather than addressing the court ruling or policy reversal on health care.On protecting Canada's immigration system act, did the NDP vote for it? No.
25. deflected
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attributes cuts to revenue instead of addressing government role or mandate failure.These changes are being made by the CBC as a result of declining advertising revenue and declining viewership in very key demographics.
26. misdirected
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the member for insulting appointees rather than addressing board composition or culture policy.He should not be standing up here on a daily basis categorically insulting the people who are working on behalf of Canada at the CBC
27. deflected
    Champlain BridgeMr. Tyrone Benskin (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights jobs and process but ignores bidding transparency, Quebec communication and toll specifics.The tendering process is progressing and there are three consortiums in the running.
28. deflected
    Champlain BridgeMrs. Djaouida Sellah (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats project progress without engaging Quebec government or toll enforcement issues.we are staying the course and moving the project forward, including with respect to the terms of the toll.
29. answered
    Champlain BridgeStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer directly states no name decision has been made, addressing the core query.Mr. Speaker, no decision has been made about a name for this new bridge in Montreal.
30. answered
    Champlain BridgeStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the suggestion and confirms no decision taken.I will take note of my colleague's suggestion. However, no decision has been made.
31. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Mr. Bernard Trottier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer denies current decision but does not confirm or deny the reported US order or sole-sourcing.I would like to remind the House and the member that no decision has been made on replacing the CF-18s as of yet.
32. deflected
    National Capital CommissionMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists unrelated environmental achievements instead of addressing NCC reform or Gatineau Park protection.Since we formed government, we have created two national marine conservation areas, three marine protected areas, three national wildlife areas, four national parks, and one national historic site.
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    Statistics CanadaMr. Ted Hsu (Liberal) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends current policy and attacks Liberals on taxes instead of addressing compromise or European alternatives.I know the Liberals are okay with increased taxes, but Statistics Canada has said that the national household survey has yielded high-quality data that covers 97% of the Canadian population.
34. partly answered
    Marine TransportationMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the process and offers to report specifics later but provides no confirmation or timing.I do not have the specific answer at the moment about the timing of the permit, but allow me to report back to the House with specificity later on.
35. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Claude Patry (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reaffirms the commitment to compensation and notes ongoing consultations but does not confirm an announcement.Those consultations are ongoing.
36. deflected
    The EconomyMs. Manon Perreault (Independent) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses general economic fragility and fiscal plans without engaging the premise of over-reliance on oil.Our government remains on track to return to a balanced budget in 2015.
37. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.Answer thanks law enforcement generally and avoids any details on the mistaken release.I would like to take this opportunity to thank all law enforcement agencies across this country for the fabulous job that they do in keeping Canadians safe each and every day.