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1. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refutes the premise of misleading without addressing why the PM allegedly did so.that assertion is absolutely false.
2. deflected
   Rail TransportationMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise of cuts to safety without addressing the specific vacancies or future cuts mentioned.that member should do her homework, because the number of inspectors is up and we continue to hire.
3. deflected
   Rail TransportationMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats prior claims about increased staff but avoids explaining why vacancies remain unfilled.the number of inspectors for rail safety is up and we continue to hire.
4. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the nature of cuts with examples but ignores the accusation of misleading and the decade of darkness claim.in fact there are back office positions in almost every segment of Veterans Affairs, and those are what veterans have been saying that we should in fact reduce.
5. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to new clinics and efficiencies while ignoring the specific claim about 10% internal cuts and manager bonuses.while the opposition wants to increase government bureaucracy, we are increasing front-line support services for veterans and their families, including the recently announced eight new front-line mental health clinics for our veterans.
6. deflected
   Veterans AffairsDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to address the court matter and pivots to past government actions without engaging the democratic principle question.I will not comment on a matter that is presently before the courts.
7. deflected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights efficiencies but sidesteps the specific program cuts, lapsed funds, and mental health wait times raised.as I stated earlier, while the opposition wants to increase government bureaucracy, we are increasing front-line support services for veterans and their families.
8. misdirected
   Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as undignified and pivots to general assurances without addressing bonuses, lapsed funds or committee recommendations.it is pretty hard to dignify that comment.
9. deflected
   Access to InformationMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer provides statistics on access requests but ignores the specific concerns about fees and resources.There were 54,000 access to information requests completed last year.
10. deflected
    Access to InformationMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats processing statistics without addressing the proposed fee increase or Information Commissioner's suggestion.Our government has processed nearly 54,000 access to information requests.
11. deflected
    Access to InformationMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses online publication of estimates but does not address cooperation with the Parliamentary Budget Officer or response rate.All of the supplementary estimates, all of the main estimates are available online.
12. partly answered
    Social DevelopmentMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects the premise about maternity benefits and references legislation but avoids the core issue of denying benefits due to court action.We sympathize, obviously, with parents who find themselves part of these situations.
13. deflected
    Social DevelopmentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains training and evidentiary rules but does not address payments to idle tribunal members or the backlog.members are never in a position to begin making decisions immediately.
14. deflected
    Social DevelopmentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates training and rules but does not address the backlog or payments without casework.no one was paid to do nothing.
15. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists new facilities and partnerships but does not address the proportion of cuts to administrative versus specialist positions.We have opened or announced 21 new front-line medical facilities for veterans' mental health
16. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The answer provides visit statistics for Service Canada offices but does not address office closures, staff cuts, or bonuses for cuts.it equates to 22 visits a week when averaged across the entire eight locations
17. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). loaded question.The minister avoids the yes/no question by citing ongoing litigation instead of stating a belief.It would be imprudent for me to enter into a matter that is presently being dealt with before the courts.
18. misdirected
    International TradeMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). loaded question.The minister rejects the premise and attacks the NDP leader rather than explaining any paralysis.I reject the premise of that question.
19. misdirected
    International TradeMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The minister attacks the NDP leader's past actions instead of detailing steps or a timeline for CETA.It is not the first time the NDP has gone abroad to advocate against Canadian interests.
20. deflected
    International TradeMs. Yvonne Jones (Liberal) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.The minister praises CETA benefits without addressing the promised $280 million compensation.CETA will bring benefits to every region of our country by opening new markets for Canadian businesses and creating new jobs for Canadian workers.
21. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). substantive question.The minister restates the Iraq mission limits without confirming the legal status or future of Syria operations.I can assure the member and, indeed, the entire House that the operations we are doing in Iraq are well defined by the motion that the House passed just a couple of weeks ago.
22. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Mr. James Bezan (Conservative). loaded question.The minister describes the ISIL threat and mission length without clarifying Syria plans or responding to the Assad reference.Any extension of the current mission or changes in the deployment will be brought before the House for debate.
23. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The minister highlights existing efforts then attacks the opposition's military stance instead of committing to more refugees.What we are not happy about is that we in this government sit in the House every day and face an opposition that refuses to lift a finger in terms of military action to help the millions of people displaced by this conflict
24. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The minister boasts of past numbers and attacks the opposition rather than explaining steps to speed up Syrian refugee processing.we are wondering why Amnesty International and the opposition are not congratulating us on having resettled 22,000 refugees in Canada since the beginning of these crises in Iraq and Syria.
25. deflected
    Correctional Service of CanadaMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to provincial responsibility and general measures without addressing solitary confinement or specific action timeline.We believe that people with mental health problems should not be in prison.
26. deflected
    Correctional Service of CanadaMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates alignment with other countries and attacks opposition record instead of addressing solitary confinement overuse.our Conservative government believes that convicted criminals belong behind bars, which is why we are taking strong action to keep our streets and communities safe.
27. answered
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly addresses constitutionality review process and notes private member's bill examination.I assure the hon. member that, in every case, legislation that is brought before this House is examined by the Department of Justice specifically for the purpose of determining its constitutionality.
28. partly answered
    JusticeMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses critical infrastructure protection and bill examination but avoids listing overturned laws or endorsing the bill.the underlying premise of this bill is to protect critical infrastructure.
29. deflected
    Public SafetyWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to new legislation and opposition support instead of explaining lack of arrests for returned individuals.politicians make the laws and police make the arrests.
30. partly answered
    Social DevelopmentMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects premise on legislation change but refuses comment on ongoing litigation and settlements.the government passed legislation allowing for parents to qualify for sickness benefits if they fall ill or injured while receiving employment insurance parental benefits.
31. answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms acceptance of TSB recommendations including standardized handbrake requirements.The government accepted every one of the recommendations of the TSB, including requiring railway companies to meet standardized requirements for handbrake application
32. misdirected
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer redirects to rules not followed and criminal charges rather than addressing minister's prior responsibility for cuts.as the TSB's report clearly indicated, this was a case where the rules were not followed.
33. deflected
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights overall funding levels and refers the asker elsewhere without addressing matching funds or risks to specific research areas.I am very proud of the fact that we are, as the Government of Canada, the single largest contributor to health research in Canada, investing $1 billion a year.
34. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that NEB requirements are fulfilled but deflects applicant documents to the proponent instead of confirming enforcement.the National Energy Board has fulfilled its requirements under the Official Languages Act.
35. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly describes quarantine, international protocols, and coordination with partners to contain the outbreak.The CFIA is working closely with the province, industry, and producers to immediately place the farms under quarantine and to follow the proper international protocol to control avian influenza.
36. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the Secretary-General's criticism and Quebec's approach by pivoting to attack a carbon tax instead.We will do our part without the Liberal and NDP job-killing carbon tax, which would raise the price of everything.
37. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Jean-François Fortin (Forces et Démocratie) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the government's policy of awaiting the NEB review before taking a position on the specific project.Our government relies on the independent National Energy Board for decisions related to proposals on energy infrastructure, including TransCanada's energy east proposal.
38. partly answered
    HealthMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing measures on opioid abuse but does not address making Suboxone the first-line treatment.this government has been taking a very clear leadership role on the issue of prescription drug abuse in many different ways, whether it is passing a new regulation to make opioids tamper resistant or encouraging all provinces to bring in surveillance systems so that people are not able to doctor shop.