Commons advances agricultural growth act at third reading

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   Veterans AffairsMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes new mental health funding without addressing the $1 billion unspent or recycling of old commitments.Our veterans' mental health is something our government takes very seriously, and we will continue to improve on those services.
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   Veterans AffairsMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the premise and cites overall spending increases but does not explain why $1.1 billion went unspent.Veterans Affairs expenditures have increased from $2.7 billion when the Liberals were in government to $3.5 billion last year.
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   Veterans AffairsMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists new clinic investments without addressing the $1 billion lapse or whether $200 million is adequate.We are investing in a major new operational stress injury clinic in Halifax.
4. partly answered
   HealthMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the tragedy and offers to review proposals but does not commit to supporting the NDP motion for immediate compensation.We are happy to review any policy proposals and add to conversations had earlier this year with Health Canada officials.
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   HealthMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats regulatory improvements and willingness to review proposals without addressing support for the motion or compensation.Again I will repeat that we are happy to review any policy proposals and add to conversations had earlier this year with Health Canada officials.
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   Veterans AffairsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights increased support and mental health initiatives without addressing office closures, propaganda spending, or the timing of the announcement.our government has consistently increased support for Canadian veterans.
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   Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the assertion and cites Liberal-era lapses but does not specify how much of the new $200 million might lapse.As proof, in the last year of the Liberal government, Veterans Affairs lapsed $111 million in one year under a much smaller budget.
8. misdirected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal record on the decade of darkness instead of addressing the listed unmet veteran needs.I think it is no secret that Canadians still remember that it was under the Liberal government that our men and women suffered the decade of darkness.
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   National DefenceMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the Iraq mission without confirming or denying strikes in Syria.This is the extent of Canada's mission, and all Canadians should be tremendously proud of the Canadian Armed Forces.
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    National DefenceMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the question on Assad's permission by listing unrelated efforts.We are also working on things like ensuring that we cut off financing.
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    PovertyMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past actions but refuses to address setting new goals per UNICEF.We will not listen to the NDP.
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    PovertyMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP instead of addressing whether the statistics are acceptable.what is unbelievable is the NDP.
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    PovertyMs. Rathika Sitsabaiesan (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the NDP and promotes existing policies without addressing a new plan.We will not listen to the NDP because we know that all they want to do is to create big bureaucracies and increase taxes on Canadian families.
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    PovertyMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes government policies and attacks the NDP instead of responding to the income-splitting proposal.We know what the NDP plan is, a $5 billion plan that will help less than 10% of Canadian families, do nothing for rural families, and do nothing for families who are working part time, so we will not listen to its ideology.
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    Government CommunicationsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses tax cuts and informing Canadians without addressing the partisan use of public servants.We obviously have to inform Canadians.
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    Government CommunicationsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes benefits without addressing the request to leave civil servants out of partisan activity.We want to make sure that Canadians are aware of and apply for these benefits.
17. misdirected
    Government CommunicationsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer attacks the questioner's seriousness instead of addressing misuse of public servants.the member demonstrates why he is not taken very seriously.
18. partly answered
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.Answer references drug safety improvements and willingness to review but does not commit to specific support for thalidomide victims.we are happy to review any policy proposals and add to earlier conversations with Health Canada officials this year.
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    JusticeIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates government process claims and ends with a personal remark about the asker leaving.I note the hon. member has recently been making plans to leave this place, and we might even consider him.
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    JusticeMr. Sean Casey (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids the contradiction on appointments by repeating broad consultation points without addressing Nadon or 2004 recommendations.we do in fact consult very broadly.
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    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer blames the prior Liberal government and restates value-for-money commitment without addressing secrecy or wrongdoing.the government did indeed reach an agreed-upon settlement with the company following on the very failed procurement by the previous Liberal government.
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    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again blames Liberals and pivots to future contracts without explaining repeated bidding failures.it is true that the former Liberal government awarded a contract following a failed procurement process.
23. answered
    Manufacturing IndustryMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the application deadline passed and announcements are coming soon.the application deadline for the first round of the advanced manufacturing fund, which the member voted against, by the way, just passed last month, and so the first recipients of this particular fund will be announced in the coming weeks.
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    Manufacturing IndustryMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Gary Goodyear (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses the fund timeline and mentions other spending but does not explain delays or job losses.the member speaks of only one fund and conveniently forgets all of the others.
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    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the call for appointments by describing the ongoing consultation process but provides no timeline or commitment.We take the time to ensure that we get the best candidates, those who meet the criteria of legal excellence and competence.
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    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates broad consultations for quality candidates but again avoids any specific timeline for filling vacancies.I would reiterate for the member and for this House that we continue to consult broadly to ensure we are getting the absolute best candidates, best people, to represent us on the courts.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing responsibility for any mess and instead restates reliance on the NEB review process.Our government relies on the independent National Energy Board for decisions related to proposals of energy infrastructure, including TransCanada's energy east proposal.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the criticism of ignoring public opinion and pivots to the NEB's role without engaging the social-acceptability claim.The National Energy Board is responsible to hear from those who may be directly affected by this project and those who have expertise on the matter.
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    Agricultural and Agri-FoodMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the request for action by pointing to introduced legislation and ongoing consultations on bankruptcy laws.That is why we have introduced clear legislation to provide a single dispute resolution body that would help reduce issues of non-payment faced by the fresh produce industry.
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    Agricultural and Agri-FoodWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the single dispute-resolution body already passed but does not commit to the industry-requested Canadian PACA.When the Safe Food for Canadians Act was before Parliament, one of the top requests from this sector of agriculture was that there be put in place legislation to provide a single dispute resolution body.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the NEB process and rule of law but does not address the claim that the process was deliberately set up to cause conflict.This project will undergo a rigorous science- and fact-based review by the National Energy Board.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the NEB's independence and review criteria while ignoring the accusation of broken public trust.As I said, the board must hear from those who are directly affected by a proposed project and may choose to hear from those who have relevant expertise on the matter.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Kirsty Duncan (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses global emissions and past reductions without addressing whether the Copenhagen target will be met.we have always been clear that in any international agreement to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, all major emitters and economies must do their part.
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    EmploymentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The minister explains the funding was denied due to high cost per job created.the proposed grant would have cost approximately $45,000 in tax dollars for every job created.
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    HealthMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). loaded question.The response notes the port's independence while confirming actions to reduce emissions.the Port of Quebec has been working with a number of tenants over the last number of months in order to implement important measures to reduce the contamination of dust emissions.
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    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes the independence of appointments and CBC without addressing the call for a review.Our government does not interfere with the democratic process and the democratic rights of board members to vote for or donate to any other parties.
37. partly answered
    HousingMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The minister describes ongoing support and flexibilities provided rather than committing to renew agreements.What we have done, though, in order to help these housing units is extend our investment in affordable housing with the provinces.
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    International TradeMr. Massimo Pacetti (Independent) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). loaded question.The response rejects the question's premise and highlights the benefits of the trade agreement instead.I reject the premise of that question.