House advances Rouge national urban park act amid NDP delays

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1. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer quotes positive Auditor General findings on supports and eligibility but ignores the $1 billion return and staff firings raised in the question.Veterans Affairs Canada has put in place important health supports for veterans, and the Department is providing timely access to the Rehabilitation Program.
2. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates positive program details and eligibility rates while avoiding the question on whether mental health strategy was assessed or made a priority.He looked at two government programs. He noted that Veterans Affairs has put in place important health supports for veterans.
3. partly answered
   Northern DevelopmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the Nutrition North program performance with shipping increases and price drops but does not address tracking retailers or ensuring benefits reach families.As has been noted, there has been about a 25% increase under Nutrition North in the shipping of healthy foods to the north, something we are spending over $60 million a year on.
4. answered
   Library and Archives CanadaMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the backlog and shelved system by referencing prior leadership and a new plan to clear it by December 2015.He was replaced by Dr. Guy Berthiaume, who has a plan to eliminate the backlog by December 2015.
5. answered
   Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the breach seriousness, confirms investigation and notifications, and outlines steps for affected individuals.I have instructed the CRA to investigate the situation, and I can confirm the Privacy Commissioner has been notified.
6. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects the premise on program quality and eligibility but does not address the specific 128 veterans waiting three to seven years.What the Auditor General has said is that he examined the mental health program. He said that the government had good programs, one in particular, rehabilitation programs being delivered in a timely manner.
7. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes underspending and explains lapsed funding mechanics but avoids the suicide comparison and slow complex support issues raised.of course, the Auditor General's report does not suggest there is underspending in the area of mental health, by any means.
8. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats positive program findings and eligibility rates while ignoring the question on acknowledging the obligation and listening to veterans like Jenifer Migneault.The Auditor General said that the government has put in place important health supports for veterans, despite opposition from the Liberals and the NDP.
9. deflected
   Nothern DevelopmentMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights program successes without addressing the Auditor General's criticisms of management.Under the Nutrition North program, the average volume of healthy food being shipped to these communities has gone up by almost 25% in the first two years of the program.
10. deflected
    Nothern DevelopmentMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes increased funding without addressing who profits or why costs remain high for consumers.Next year, some $133 million in subsidies will be allocated to perishable food in the north.
11. deflected
    Government AccountabilityMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the industry importance and job protection but avoids explaining lack of transparency or tracking of funds.The investments that we made protected tens of thousands of jobs in the province of Ontario and secured Canada's auto sector for the future.
12. misdirected
    Government AccountabilityMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP and cites a union leader instead of clarifying what the $1 billion was spent on.We know the NDP is a wholly owned subsidiary to the Canadian Auto Workers.
13. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's voting record instead of addressing the call for an apology to veterans.I am sorry the NDP has never voted for an initiative that would help veterans in this country.
14. answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the breach by confirming investigation, notification, and steps taken.I have instructed the CRA to investigate this situation, and the Privacy Commissioner has been fully informed.
15. answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the breach seriousness and confirms investigation and support measures.We are looking into this situation. The Privacy Commissioner has been fully informed.
16. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the tragedy and offers to meet but does not commit to support or compensation.I have reached out to their organization, and I look forward to meeting with them and reviewing their proposal.
17. partly answered
    HealthMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the tragedy and commits to a meeting but stops short of agreeing to any specific remedial steps.I look forward to meeting with them in person to review their proposal.
18. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise and lists new clinics but never addresses the billion-dollar shortfall claim.the hon. member has it completely wrong.
19. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about waiting times and instead attacks the Liberal record.what is cynical is what the Liberal Party has done.
20. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises the existing strategy and the Auditor General request but never says when or whether an assessment will occur.it was our government and the department and the minister that asked the Auditor General for a third party review
21. partly answered
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms ongoing consultation with Quebec's legal community but gives no timeline or commitment to consult the provincial government.we have always consulted our colleagues in Quebec's legal community and justice department.
22. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to the bill's purpose and general compliance claims without confirming whether Justice lawyers reviewed constitutionality.We look to constitutionality. We look to charter compliance before presenting any bill before the House of Commons.
23. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the bill's goals and timeline but never addresses whether four hours of committee time is adequate.I doubt that Canadians would want us to spend six years on a bill that is seven pages long.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats that Justice approved the bill but sidesteps the specific question about the minister's refusal to answer in committee.every bill brought forward by the government is approved by the Department of Justice.
25. deflected
    PovertyMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes existing benefits and attacks the NDP instead of addressing the request for deeper investments in child care and housing.We recognize that there is more work to do. That is why we introduced the universal child care benefit, which the NDP called a slap in the face to parents.
26. deflected
    PovertyMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists tax measures without engaging the question on income inequality or the TD Bank report.we have introduced a number of measures, including tax savings, so that parents and families are paying about $3,500 less in taxes every year.
27. misdirected
    Consumer ProtectionMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's position rather than responding to concerns about voluntary rules and mandatory regulation.Why is the NDP opposed to an approach that would see a reduction in VISA and MasterCard fees by approximately 10%?
28. misdirected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past actions and criticizes the NDP instead of addressing the failure of voluntary rules on debit and credit cards.Sadly, New Democrats have opposed every one of our consumer protection measures.
29. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals' record instead of addressing current wait times and staffing at OSI clinics.that takes a lot of nerve, coming from the Liberals.
30. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes new clinics and the Auditor General review but does not address whether family members are educated on signs of mental illness.We called in the Auditor General to look at all of these issues.
31. deflected
    La FrancophonieMr. Pierre Dionne Labelle (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the premise about Canada's poor track record and simply notes the upcoming decision.we will find out this weekend whether our candidate gets the job.
32. deflected
    La FrancophonieMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states pride in the francophone community without addressing concerns about disengagement or partners' criticisms.Canada is proud to be part of the worldwide francophone community.
33. misdirected
    Nothern DevelopmentMs. Yvonne Jones (Liberal) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the asker of misquoting and supplies unrelated positive statistics rather than addressing the specific program flaws raised.maybe the member should read the report instead of misquoting it.
34. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Ryan Cleary (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains that a technical risk assessment is underway before any changes are made.a risk assessment is essential to be performed on any proposed changes like that, and a technical assessment is in fact under way.
35. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Jonathan Tremblay (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The minister admits lacking the information and instead criticizes the member for not providing advance notice.if the member really wants to get the facts during question period, then he should let me know about his question beforehand so that I can come with the information.
36. misdirected
    SeniorsMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Alice Wong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists government programs but pivots to attacking the opposition for voting against measures.While we work to ensure the well-being of our seniors, the opposition continues to let seniors down and would take away money from seniors.