Commons backs motion for thalidomide survivors support

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1. deflected
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes unrelated exercise programs instead of addressing the proposed advertising ban.we have not only been investing in research on the issue, but we have also been investing in programs on the ground, like The Play Exchange
2. deflected
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to exercise tax credits without addressing the advertising ban.The most important thing we can do is to get kids, even if they are eating healthy, off the couch, away from video games, out onto the streets, and into the parks and actually exercising.
3. answered
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly agrees to support the motion and meet with victims.the government will support the motion.
4. misdirected
   Status of WomenThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked K. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to workplace safety instead of addressing domestic violence solutions with victims' groups.preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace, including mental health issues, is vital to the health, well-being and economic success of all Canadians.
5. answered
   Status of WomenThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked K. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms meetings with unions and employers on the issue.Both have agreed to meet with me next week to speak about this specific issue
6. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the Auditor General's findings on mental health but ignores the minister's absence and priorities.I want to thank the Auditor General for recognizing that Veterans Affairs does indeed have a robust mental health strategy
7. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the minister's travel and work but does not address cancelled meetings or accountability.As a matter of fact, he is currently travelling overseas with veterans.
8. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights government spending without addressing the specific case or preventing future deaths.We work with individuals who are suffering with PTSD.
9. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.Answer announces new clinics instead of addressing the Auditor General's finding on the unfulfilled 2009 review.on Sunday our government announced additional mental health support for Canada's men and women in the armed forces, for veterans, and for their families.
10. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains the government's role in requesting the review and notes timely access but does not address the lack of performance data collection.The Auditor General clearly said that Veterans Affairs had put in place important mental health supports.
11. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mr. Parm Gill (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights past spending and opposition votes rather than confirming any specific plan for incoming veterans from the Forces.It is precisely the reason why we have invested billions of dollars in new additional dollars, even though the opposition has continually voted against virtually every single initiative we have brought forward.
12. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states that recommendations are under review and notes phase-out actions but supplies no timeline for stronger tanker cars.Each of the recommendations laid out by the Transportation Safety Board with respect to the watch list is being reviewed currently.
13. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes the premise of cuts by citing spending increases and compliance tools instead of addressing oversight shortfalls identified by the TSB.Front-line safety continues to get a boost in terms of the operational spending of our rail safety directorate.
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    Canada PostMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects volume and profit figures but does not address whether home delivery cuts will be reversed now that profits are reported.Canada Post must balance its books, which is its responsibility, and taxpayers expect it to do that.
15. deflected
    Canada PostMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites past losses and the five-point plan rather than addressing whether the policy change is ideological.perhaps the member would like to read the annual reports of Canada Post, which show that for the last three years it has consistently turned major losses.
16. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Pierre Dionne Labelle (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer begins to restate the question without engaging its substance on the Twitter campaign.
17. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Pierre Dionne Labelle (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about the image projected at the Francophonie summit and instead boasts about unrelated past achievements while implying the opposition is inactive.I would like to take this opportunity to say that I am proud to rise in the House to answer one of the first questions about the Francophonie that the opposition has asked since its members were elected.
18. deflected
    International TradeMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing the specific request to match EU tariffs and instead compares the government's trade record to the Liberals'.When I compare our record on trade to that of the Liberal Party, I see that over 13 long years, it was able to sign only three trade agreements; this government, over a short eight years, has signed free trade agreements with a total of 38 different countries
19. deflected
    TaxationScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question on income splitting and inequality by citing unrelated statistics on the middle class and tax rolls.Canada's middle class has surpassed that of the United States for the first time ever and that we have the wealthiest middle class in the world.
20. partly answered
    TaxationScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses some points about income splitting by noting caps and benefits but deflects the core criticism on inequality and growth.we did listen to constructive criticism, which is why we capped the benefit for income splitting at $2,000 for families, ensuring that two-thirds of the benefits from the overall package would flow to modest- and low-income families.
21. answered
    LabourMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked K. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the request by confirming meetings with stakeholders to discuss the issue of domestic violence in the workplace.I have already spoken just this morning with the president of the Canadian Labour Congress, Hassan Yussuff, and his counterparts at FETCO and the chairman there, Steve Bedard, to make sure that we are meeting next week to address this issue and move forward on it.
22. deflected
    LabourMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked K. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to a new round table and instead attacks the opposition for voting against unrelated government initiatives.
23. deflected
    LabourMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked K. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims prior action on the issue but does not address convening a round table or specific solutions, while insulting the opposition.We are ahead of the ball on you on this one. We have already done it. I hope you will participate in the future.
24. deflected
    LabourMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked K. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to engage on creating an action plan and instead criticizes the opposition's voting record on unrelated bills.However, I do find it strikingly odd. The opposition opposes every action we have taken to combat criminals and support victims.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites court proceedings to avoid addressing the requested action on the report.as the member knows, this issue is in front of the courts, so it would be inappropriate to comment.
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    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again cites courts and promises future news without addressing integrity measures or commissioner role.as I just said, this issue is in front of the courts, but we expect the RCMP to conduct itself with professionalism and integrity.
27. misdirected
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts focus to the ombudsman ruling instead of explaining the PMO's stated suspicions.the CBC ombudsman is charged with representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints such as the one referred to by the member.
28. deflected
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer dismisses the question with accusations of smoke and mirrors while reiterating the ombudsman without addressing threats or ideology.There is a lot of smoke and mirrors there, a lot of accusations, but we will take the word of the ombudsman on this matter.
29. partly answered
    InfrastructureJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites record investments but pivots to jurisdiction without committing to new GTA action.our government has invested more in public transit infrastructure than any other government in this country's history.
30. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer calls the premise completely wrong and attacks opposition centralization instead of addressing current funding shortfalls.
31. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.Answer takes the question under advisement then attacks NDP trade record instead of addressing whale product shipments.it also allows me to point out the hypocrisy of the NDP.
32. deflected
    International TradeMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.Answer asserts legal compliance then pivots to attacking NDP ideology on trade without confirming any action on shipments.It is time for the NDP members to stand up in this House and understand and articulate a clear support for Canada's trade and investment objectives all around the world.
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    Library and Archives CanadaStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer blames the prior government and highlights new plans without addressing the budget cut question.The issues identified in the report did occur under the previous leadership at Library and Archives.
34. partly answered
    TransportationMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains owner responsibility and government action on obstructions but omits any timeline or response to the suggested program.Should it become an obstruction to navigation, then the responsible departments of the government will act decisively.
35. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Isabelle Morin (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites increased funding and lists measures but does not address funding cuts or compelling companies directly.for example, the transport of dangerous goods directorate's budget is at $20 million, up from $13 million.
36. deflected
    HousingMrs. Maria Mourani (Independent) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer admits lacking the figures and pivots to general investments without providing the requested transfer amount.I do not have the figures for that specific transfer with me now, but I would be pleased to provide the hon. member with the exact information.
37. misdirected
    HousingMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the request to table documents and instead moves a motion on an unrelated bill.That, not withstanding any Standing Order or usual practice of the House, Bill S-1001 , an Act to amend the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada Act, be deemed to have been read a second time and referred to a Committee of the Whole, deemed considered in Committee of the Whole, deemed reported without amendment, deemed concurred in at report stage and deemed read the third time and passed.
38. misdirected
    Business of the HouseMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Tom Lukiwski (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer rebuts veteran claims then shifts entirely to praising the Saskatchewan Roughriders.I would like to take this opportunity to remind all members, once again, on the eve of this year's Grey Cup, that the Saskatchewan Roughriders are the defending Grey Cup champions.