NDP motion demands immediate economic update and new budget

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1. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper shifts focus to NDP opposition rather than addressing the specific claim of misleading Parliament.the only problem here is that the NDP does not support the military mission against the Islamic State
2. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper avoids the accusation of misleading by accusing Mulcair of contradictions and restating the mission.once again it is the leader of the NDP who is caught in his own contradictions
3. misdirected
   The EconomyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper ignores the budget question entirely and pivots to defending the Iraq mission instead.Canadians will decide that this government has the attitude needed to carry out a mission against Islamic State terrorists
4. deflected
   The EconomyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper counters with an attack on NDP policy rather than addressing the lack of budget or economic action.completely the opposite is the truth
5. partly answered
   The EconomyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper explains the timing of budgets versus monetary policy but does not commit to a date.When it comes to budgetary policy, this government does it every year based on a long-term plan
6. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper restates the mission and criticizes Liberal opposition instead of clarifying the minister's statement.The mission is clear: our soldiers and troops are there to advise and assist the Peshmerga forces and the Iraqi forces
7. answered
   The EconomyMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper directly states the government's position on balancing the budget despite oil price drops.the government will balance the budget this year
8. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper defends the long-term plan and attacks opponents rather than explaining the budget delay.the government is continuing its long-term plan to balance the budget, lower taxes and create jobs
9. deflected
   Manufacturing IndustryMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explicitly refuses to consider the NDP plan and pivots to listing government statistics and investments instead.any time a New Democrat starts a question with "Will you adopt our plan?", I am going to go ahead and say no.
10. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the request to diversify the economy and instead quotes a third party praising existing programs.Many of the programs the Conservative government has put in place do support manufacturing, and do it very well.
11. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer denies inaction but lists past investments without addressing the call for new leadership or provincial collaboration.We have made investments in the regions for the auto sector, not to mention the Asia-Pacific gateway and Canada's east coast.
12. misdirected
    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to praising middle-class wealth and tax cuts rather than addressing refusal to help manufacturing or SMEs.There was a well publicized, well documented study on the front page of The New York Times which said that Canada has the wealthiest middle class in the world.
13. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses the PBO forecast and balanced budget but ignores the motion to show the books and the call for an economic plan.the PBO is one of many forecasters and has shown that the government can in fact reach a balanced budget next year, which we are of course determined to do.
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    The EconomyMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.Answer justifies delaying the budget due to oil prices but does not provide a plan or timeline for addressing manufacturing job losses.as I have said before, because of the instability of the oil market, we will not present a budget before April.
15. misdirected
    The EconomyMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer lists government measures the NDP opposed and cites job numbers instead of engaging with the policy contrast presented.Every single time we have taken measures that have been praised around the world for supporting the creation of jobs in the Canadian economy, it has always been the NDP that has been against them.
16. partly answered
    LabourMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue and describes ongoing stakeholder consultations but provides no concrete measures or timeline.The minister has asked me to meet with stakeholders across the country to discuss the issue of internship as it relates to the federally regulated workspace.
17. deflected
    LabourMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the question on intern protections and instead attacks the NDP for not supporting government programs.the NDP does not support these measures. It needs to start supporting our government and the positive measures that we take.
18. misdirected
    Manufacturing IndustryJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal leader and party rather than addressing the request for a manufacturing plan.it was the leader of the Liberal Party who, in Windsor last week, said that the Canadian government should move away from supporting manufacturing altogether.
19. deflected
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's plan and rejects opposition policies without addressing the call to table the budget immediately.We will base the forecast on the private sector, as we have always done.
20. deflected
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the political motive accusation and instead cites economic reasons for delay while restating commitments.The reality is an instability in oil prices, which results in a need to get our information, which we will do.
21. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms incremental costs will be tabled but pivots to attacking the NDP's stance on terrorism.any incremental costs will be tabled. However, I think one thing we can all agree on is that even spending a dollar fighting terrorism in that part of the world will be opposed by the NDP.
22. misdirected
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the premise and ends by attacking the NDP for lack of support instead of clarifying the mission details.Why does this never have the support of the NDP?
23. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses reopening offices by noting new mental health support locations but does not explicitly confirm reopening regional offices.by the end of this year, veterans will have the opportunity to seek mental health support at 25 offices from coast to coast.
24. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer acknowledges the obligation in principle but shifts to discussing the new veterans charter and evolving needs without a direct yes.There is a tremendous obligation, recognized as far back as Robert Borden, but we are not frozen in time.
25. partly answered
    Canadian Security Intelligence ServiceMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites the travel directive and promises an investigation but does not address the specific expense or resource comparison raised.the travel directive of the Government of Canada is very clear.
26. misdirected
    Canadian Security Intelligence ServiceMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to attacking the opposition's past actions instead of addressing the travel expense or resource issues.Maybe they were doing their research from one of the illegal offices they had that they still have not reimbursed the taxpayers for.
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    Disaster AssistanceMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses a separate agreement on first nations coordination without addressing the raised threshold changes or impact on Manitoba.Public Safety Canada has signed an agreement with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada to ensure that money makes it to the first nations and also to make it easier to coordinate with the provinces.
28. partly answered
    Disaster AssistanceMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the federal share and notes prior lack of indexing but does not explain the sudden threshold increase or its specific effects.This program was not updated or indexed for decades.
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    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal position on military action rather than reconciling the apparent contradiction between statements.I think what Canadians will not accept is the Liberal position that it will only take military action if the outcome is already known or if others are doing the heavy lifting.
30. misdirected
    National DefenceStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the Liberals of wanting no action instead of addressing the direct contradiction between the Prime Minister and minister.The contradiction is that the Liberal Party wants us to do nothing in this fight against terrorism.
31. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes upcoming meetings and federal funds but does not explain the disparity in action between northern and southern Ontario.To this date, departments across our government have made responsible investments in the Ring of Fire.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights the member's voting record instead of outlining an action plan for the Ring of Fire or FedNor cuts.When they got frosty was when I reminded them that the member voted against every one of those measures.
33. deflected
    Rail TransportationRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the CTA review instead of addressing the accuracy of figures or specific actions.There is a panel in place that is taking a look at what our transportation needs are going to be in the next 20 to 30 years.
34. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges negotiations and states expectations for CN but does not commit to intervention.If there are responsibilities and liabilities related to bridge repair and maintenance, we expect CN to fulfill these.
35. misdirected
    Northern DevelopmentMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). loaded question.The response accuses the opposition of playing politics rather than addressing the delay.the NDP may grandstand and try to make political points and play politics with the fate of northerners
36. partly answered
    SportMr. Massimo Pacetti (Independent) asked Bal Gosal (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing programs and tax credits but does not address future actions to improve fitness.This is why I am proud the Prime Minister doubled up the fitness tax credit to $1,000.
37. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMrs. Sana Hassainia (Independent) asked Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details diplomatic efforts but does not address concrete steps for family reunification in Canada.we continue to make our position known, both publicly and through diplomatic channels