Commons allots one more day to anti-terror bill amid opposition protests

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores Quebec-specific job losses and budget timing, pivoting to national job totals and tax policy.The Canadian economy has created almost 1.2 million jobs since the depths of the recession.
2. deflected
   TaxationThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses job numbers but avoids the middle-class tax fairness question by attacking NDP policy.There are nearly 4.5 million households.
3. misdirected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's stance on the mission instead of addressing the rules-of-engagement contradiction.The truth is that the NDP leader and the entire opposition are opposed to military missions to advise and assist Iraqi forces in fighting jihadist terrorists.
4. misdirected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the mission broadly but evades the specific question on when combat authorization changed.I know the NDP is against that.
5. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the veteran's death and lists programs but does not address the specific denial of help or court spending.That is why we are taking the steps that we are taking, why we have created eight operational stress injury clinics.
6. deflected
   TaxationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the income-splitting fairness question and pivots to attacking Liberal trust-fund and tax policies.The vast majority of Canadian families cannot rely on a personal trust fund.
7. deflected
   TaxationMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the trust-fund attack and avoids explaining why high earners are prioritized.ordinary, hard-working Canadians do not have personal trust funds.
8. partly answered
   Veterans AffairsMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the court context and program spending but does not commit to ending the specific legal battle.Since coming to office, since the previous government imposed the new veterans charter, this government has enhanced veterans' services and programs to the tune of some $5 billion
9. deflected
   Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists general meetings and infrastructure spending but ignores the Council of the Federation boycott and pharmacare coordination.the Prime Minister continuously meets with premiers, and ministers of this government meet with their counterparts at the provincial and territorial level all the time.
10. partly answered
    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites specific provincial meetings on jobs and trade but does not address the Council of the Federation or the NDP manufacturing plan.Two weeks ago, I was in Detroit with Ontario minister Brad Duguid working with automakers to create jobs in that sector in Ontario.
11. deflected
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights tax cuts and past job numbers without addressing the listed recent closures or proposing new measures.we have given employers some breathing room by reducing their taxes to one of the lowest rates in the developed world.
12. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Jonathan Tremblay (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists new investments and jobs in other provinces but offers no plan for Charlevoix or the Resolute closure.It was just two weeks ago that we announced a partnership with Linamar to create over 1,000 jobs in Guelph, Ontario.
13. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Laurin Liu (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers to general manufacturer support and an expert quote but sidesteps local procurement and the Belgium bus issue.When it comes to our manufacturers across Canada, we have good policies in place.
14. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer blames a business deal for one failure and lists unrelated expansions without addressing manufacturing job losses in London.it is unfortunate that the deal in St. Thomas fell through, but it had nothing to do with government policy; it was a business deal that did not work.
15. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites overall job numbers and EI access but does not present a plan to create or protect jobs amid the Target closures.Canada has one of the best job-creation records in the developed world, with the creation of some 1.2 million net new jobs since the global downturn.
16. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks NDP policy via a third-party quote instead of addressing the manufacturing decline or innovation investment request.The NDP leader's plan for the economy is "dumb" and "anti-small business".
17. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer restates job statistics and attacks the NDP instead of addressing budget timing or manufacturing job losses.The unemployment rate in this country has gone down from 7.2% to 6.6% from last year to this.
18. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer boasts about total sanctions but avoids explaining why the two named individuals are not sanctioned by Canada.In terms of sanctions, Canada has implemented 199 separate sanctions, while the United States has only 127.
19. deflected
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists government achievements and attacks the opposition rather than committing to a February budget date.I am so proud of what our government has achieved: lower taxes for four million Canadian families, job creation for almost 1.2 million Canadians
20. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises the Building Canada plan and attacks the opposition instead of addressing immediate infrastructure funding for municipalities.This Conservative government is making record investments in infrastructure.
21. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sarcastically attacks the NDP's security stance and lists general actions without confirming the meeting details or source of information.I appreciate that according to the NDP's security requirements, it wants us to pinpoint exactly where and when our men and women are located and give an update immediately.
22. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists equipment sent but does not answer the yes-or-no question about armoured vehicles requested by the Kurds.We have sent equipment such as helmets, body armour, logistical support, and vehicles
23. partly answered
    PrivacyMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses legal oversight of CSE but does not specifically address the volume of downloads or domestic privacy safeguards.CSE's foreign signals intelligence plays a vital role in revealing the efforts of foreign terrorists to carry out attacks against Canadians here and abroad.
24. partly answered
    PrivacyMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Julian Fantino (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states focus on foreign threats and legal compliance but does not categorically confirm no domestic monitoring occurs.In accordance with the law, data collection is focused on foreign entities to protect Canadians against terrorism and cyberattacks.
25. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer acknowledges panel report but avoids committing to the $41.2 million valuation or ending disputes.I have just recently received its report; I will be looking at it, and a decision will be made in due course.
26. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats commitment to fairness without addressing the claim that the panel lacks independence or that the process is broken.An independent advisory panel is examining each case and advising us.
27. answered
    EthicsMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly condemns the ticket purchases and states the practice has ended, addressing the ethical concern raised.
28. answered
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states Canada Post no longer uses tickets for sporting events, directly responding to the perk question.Canada Post is no longer utilizing any tickets for any sporting events, and it will not be doing that in the future.
29. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer discusses a new Halifax clinic but ignores the request to attend the rally or reopen offices.As he knows, in Halifax this year we will be opening a brand new operational stress injury clinic to meet the new needs of rising mental health.
30. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.Answer references listening to one veteran but does not address the invitation to meet Cape Breton veterans or office closures.over the last year and a half, I have enjoyed talking to Mr. Clarke on this issue and appreciate his service.
31. partly answered
    Disaster AssistanceMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains the program's update and federal support level but does not address the tripling of the threshold or Manitoba-specific impact.What is most important for the communities of Manitoba, where I have been with the member for Saint Boniface , is that we are there to support the communities up to 90%.
32. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights actions taken and blames an individual rather than addressing monitoring program deficiencies.they did point out one important fact in the report, that this tragic accident was caused by a single individual who did not follow the rules.
33. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids explaining the shift to combat role or coalition uniqueness and instead attacks the Liberals' position.We will never take the position of the Liberal Party that we will not get involved in something unless they are guaranteed a success.
34. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The response discusses general 150th anniversary celebrations without addressing the tall ships proposal or decision timeline.As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2017, our Conservative government will join Canadians in celebrating this important historic moment, and Quebec City will be part of that.
35. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The minister acknowledges absence and commits to meeting stakeholders but does not address the proposal response or prior inaction.I recognize that I have not met with stakeholders, but as the hon. member may have noted, I was not actually in the House for the last four months.
36. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Bruce Hyer (Green) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to pipelines and market diversification without addressing the national energy strategy or import/export imbalance.A viable option and solution would be for Canada to find ways to diversify its markets around the world.