NDP moves to delete clauses from budget bill as house debates C-43

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1. deflected
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.Harper ignores the third-party management claim and pivots to unrelated positive events.I do not know what the Leader of the Opposition is talking about.
2. deflected
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.Harper denies the premise but does not address the minister's management or staffing issue.that man had nothing to do with the Mike Duffy affair.
3. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.Harper addresses the accounting question but inserts an unrelated attack on the NDP.I gather even the leader of the NDP has a chief of staff obviously watching over the slow descent of that party.
4. deflected
   Northern DevelopmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper disputes the Auditor General characterization and lists spending figures without addressing the minister's conduct.The Auditor General did not say the words the leader of the NDP would put in his mouth.
5. misdirected
   Government AccountabilityThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.Harper turns the question into an attack on the NDP's use of parliamentary funds.Never have people been so little supportive of the NDP that actually had to rob parliamentary funds to pay for its own party—
6. misdirected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper attacks the Liberal record instead of addressing the funding timeline or apology request.I know the Liberal Party has opposed that every step of the way
7. misdirected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.Harper redirects to Liberal voting record and tax policy rather than responding to the apology demand.the only party that has to apologize is the Liberal Party for voting against every one of the $5 billion worth of investments we have made in Veterans Affairs.
8. misdirected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.Harper again pivots to Liberal opposition and past Liberal record instead of addressing the apology.once again, the only party that needs to apologize to veterans is the Liberal Party, which voted against $5 billion in investments for our veterans.
9. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refuses to address the court action by citing ongoing proceedings and pivots to a positive quote."I am satisfied with the RCMP's response on this matter."
10. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again avoids the question of blocking the report and instead quotes the commissioner's satisfaction.He said that he was satisfied with the RCMP's response.
11. answered
    Social DevelopmentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the appeal process and details steps taken to reduce the backlog.That is why we have added 22 part-time decision makers to the tribunal and have moved 12 decision makers from the EI section to the pension section.
12. partly answered
    Social DevelopmentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects the premise then repeats the same measures without addressing the scale of the backlog.we are talking about individuals whose applications for benefits were rejected initially and who are then subsequently filing an appeal.
13. misdirected
    Social DevelopmentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's supposed fantasy world instead of addressing the tribunal's refusal to expedite cases.Only in the sort of fantasy world of the NDP could they all be considered at the same time.
14. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists international contributions but does not address oil and gas regulations or the Lima meeting.We have contributed $1.2 billion to more than 60 developing countries to reduce emissions and to adapt to climate change.
15. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights past actions and emissions reductions without stating what Canada will offer in Lima.Thanks to these actions, carbon emissions will go down by close to 130 megatonnes from what they would have been under the Liberals, and without introducing an NDP carbon tax.
16. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. François Choquette (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer recites existing electricity and coal policies but offers no new plan or commitments for Lima.Canada has also become one of the first major coal users to ban the construction of traditional coal-fired electricity generation units.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general species protection commitments but avoids addressing the specific oil port project or marine protected area request.Regarding the COSEWIC reassessment of beluga, we will follow the normal practice of making a status decision after consultations with Canadians, taking a new look at the scientific evidence, and all impacts are considered.
18. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The response focuses on remembering the tragedy and general commitments without addressing Bill C-42 or the survivors' opposition.We are committed to continue in that effort, but it will require tremendous efforts from all sides of the House and from all Canadians.
19. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes department improvements instead of addressing the call for resignation or specific criticisms of office closures.we are making substantial improvements that are generating better outcomes for Canadian veterans
20. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the opposition's voting history rather than addressing the minister's conduct or removal.while the opposition continues to misrepresent and manifest all kinds of fearmongering, I just want to remind the member opposite of his party's voting credentials.
21. partly answered
    EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the policy on illegal donations and repayment but does not confirm action on the specific SNC-Lavalin funds mentioned.If SNC-Lavalin is found to have donated illegally, we would repay those funds, as we would expect of all parties.
22. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The response reiterates policy and then shifts to criticizing the NDP's past actions instead of confirming repayment.At the same time, we were very disappointed when the NDP accepted $300,000 worth of illegal union donations, of course, in contravention of the law that we brought forward in 2006.
23. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies the bid process and privatization but does not directly explain rejecting the farmers' offer.The Farmers of North America's bid was adjudicated by a third-party auditor and legal team that the CWB put into place.
24. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Ms. Joyce Bateman (Conservative). rhetorical question.The response addresses an entirely different topic regarding Quebec daycare expenses instead of the Canadian Wheat Board.the Quebec government recently announced a legislative measure that will increase the cost of provincial daycare for many families.
25. answered
    International DevelopmentMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states they are examining additional assistance to address the suspension.we are very concerned about the reports today of a shortage at the World Food Programme and are urgently examining ways that Canada can continue to help with additional assistance to the World Food Programme and those affected populations in the region.
26. partly answered
    International DevelopmentMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Ms. Lois Brown (Conservative). substantive question.The answer indicates ongoing examination of ways to help but does not commit to an immediate increase in aid.we will continue to examine ways that we can help more.
27. deflected
    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the NDP's stance on Housing First instead of addressing when responses will be provided.What this is about is the NDP not supporting the evidence-based approach called Housing First.
28. deflected
    HousingMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the process and offers a meeting but avoids confirming funding for the specific group.I would be happy to meet with her again to look at that specific project.
29. deflected
    Northern DevelopmentMs. Yvonne Jones (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates priorities without addressing the reports or timeline for ending alleged neglect.the well-being of Nunavummiut and the families there is a top priority, and has always been my top priority.
30. partly answered
    Northern DevelopmentCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly denies the specific allegation of threats but does not address the broader food security issues.The allegations by the deputy mayor of Rankin Inlet regarding an apology are completely false.
31. answered
    Science and TechnologyMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Ed Holder (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the facility's continuation through an agreement with the university.the National Research Council has come to an agreement with the University of Ottawa to ensure that research continues at the Ultrahigh-Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility for Solids over the short term.
32. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Ed Holder (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats government investments in science without addressing the accusation of mismanagement.our government has made record investments in science, technology and innovation, which have helped create jobs and opportunities and have improved the lives of Canadians.
33. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's general position on the convention and bill without addressing the PAX report or investments.Our legislation fully implements Canada's commitment to the convention.
34. misdirected
    Status of WomenThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer agrees on the premise but pivots to accusing the asker of making it a partisan issue.To try to make this a partisan issue on such a day is deeply disappointing from the member.
35. misdirected
    Public SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the member personally and urges support for the bill instead of addressing withdrawal.I invite the opposition member to get his act together and to support a bill that would require mandatory training for anyone who wants to own or acquire a weapon
36. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes the NEB process and science without committing to respecting Quebec's BAPE process.It is up to the National Energy Board to listen to those who are directly affected and have relevant information or knowledge in that area.