Liberals move supply day motion for annual first ministers conferences

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   EmploymentMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes investment benefits instead of addressing the claimed failure to protect jobs.Foreign investment into Canada that creates jobs in Canada and allows Canada to be a true leader on the international scene in terms of job creation and growth is something Canadians should be proud of.
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   EmploymentMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise as ridiculous and pivots to overall economic growth rather than addressing secret deals.First, that is ridiculous, Mr. Speaker.
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   Intergovernmental AffairsMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites general meetings and economic stats instead of addressing refusal to meet the Council of the Federation.the Prime Minister and the members of this cabinet regularly meet with their provincial and territorial counterparts.
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   Intergovernmental AffairsMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific question of attending the current meeting by referencing past meetings and stimulus programs.the Prime Minister regularly meets with his provincial and territorial counterparts.
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   EmploymentMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise and shifts to long-term job creation from expansion rather than addressing the deal details.
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   Intergovernmental AffairsStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists past meetings and accomplishments instead of addressing the refusal to meet premiers as a group now.
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   Intergovernmental AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer references historical meetings and results rather than addressing the current snub of premiers.as I said, we have held over 300 meetings with our provincial partners.
8. misdirected
   Intergovernmental AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals' approach instead of addressing the infrastructure funding or meeting with premiers.Contrast that with the Liberals' approach, who hope that through hocus-pocus, the budget will balance itself.
9. partly answered
   Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). rhetorical question.Lists specific collaborations but ignores the request for humility and the premise of offloading deficits.We are constantly working with the provinces to improve things for families and the economy.
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    International TradeMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Defends free trade record and attacks NDP instead of addressing protectionist measures or win-win reforms.We are the only country in the world that has tariff-free access to the two largest economies in the world: the United States and Europe.
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    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.Explains 2012 reforms citing youth unemployment but does not address the 18-month delay or warnings.In fact, the Minister of Employment and Social Development cited specifically youth unemployment as a reason to make these reforms.
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    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). loaded question.Shifts to listing other programs and attacks NDP voting record instead of addressing the 18-month delay on TFW warnings.New Democrats voted against every one of those initiatives.
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    Manufacturing IndustryMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Attacks the job loss statistic and NDP votes rather than addressing the expired tax writedown or budget delay.first, this 400,000 job number that the NDP keeps wheeling out has been disproved in Maclean's magazine.
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    EmploymentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). rhetorical question.Attacks Liberal and NDP priorities and cites past meetings instead of addressing refusal to meet premiers now.When we look at Canada's economy in comparison with our partners around the world, we are, and will continue to be, the envy of the world.
15. answered
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states the mission objective in response to the query about sending more troops.It is to fight ISIL terrorists.
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    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Confirms advise-and-assist role and notes progress but does not confirm if the minister approved the expansion.the mission of our special forces is to advise and assist.
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    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions existing mental health investments but avoids confirming new budget measures.We have significantly increased investments in mental health services over the years.
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    InfrastructureMr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.Lists past infrastructure deliveries instead of addressing the call for immediate budget release.Municipalities wanted a long-term infrastructure commitment. We did that, 10 years.
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    InfrastructureMr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). loaded question.Dismisses the premise as horse hockey and lists projects rather than addressing the budget timing.the preamble to that question is horse hockey.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.Commits to updates over months but sidesteps the specific request for a timeline by tomorrow.We are committed to updating the standing committee on our progress on its recommendations, not just in this week but throughout the coming months.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.Thanks the veteran and references a past commitment without addressing compensation for all affected.I would like to thank Mr. McAllister for his service to Canada and for being a passionate and engaging advocate.
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    Veterans AffairsMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts focus to opposition voting record instead of explaining the legal spending choice.
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.Attacks the NDP position on health care rather than addressing court costs or policy inhumanity claims.What is even more baffling to us is that the NDP insists that health care be provided to asylum claimants whose applications have been denied or are fraudulent.
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.Accuses the asker of a vindictive campaign and pivots to defending policy instead of disclosing spending figures.why does the member opposite insist on fighting a vindictive campaign against honesty?
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    HousingMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains why funding ends and details support provided to provinces.the reason that funding is not being renewed is that mortgages are generally paid off, and when the mortgages are paid off, the agreements end.
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    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates programs then shifts to attacking NDP policies instead of addressing the motion.How about helping Canadians, those who are vulnerable, to have more money in their pockets so they can afford the housing in their regions?
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    Access to InformationMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Mr. Dan Albas (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses contracting costs instead of access to information delays or consultant use.Professional service costs are down $200 million since 2010-11.
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    Access to InformationMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses transparency framework but avoids the specific issue of paying consultants for ATI work.we have embarked on our transparency and openness framework in the last year.
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    National DefenceMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reaffirms the original mandate but then pivots to questioning Liberal consistency.Could he confirm that they are still on side with their colleagues in the NDP?
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    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the mandate but attacks Liberal positioning rather than providing cost or future details.I would be very interested to hear exactly where the Liberals are.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the government's view and confirms ongoing advocacy for clemency.we will continue to advocate on his behalf.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that the minister has already contacted Saudi officials.I spoke to Saudi officials directly more than a week ago.
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    HealthMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the concern but provides no timeline or plan for a certification system.I can assure him that this issue is with Health Canada, and if he would like to discuss it further with me, I would be happy to do that.
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    TransportationMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes existing provincial and port measures but does not address honoring the prior agreement or current licensing concerns.The Port of Metro Vancouver has also revised its trucking licence system.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Jean-François Fortin (Forces et Démocratie) asked Greg Rickford (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to acknowledge impacts and defers entirely to the ongoing review process.we will not take a stance before the review is completed.
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    PensionsMs. Manon Perreault (Independent) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses agreement on protecting seniors but offers no commitment to reviewing legislation.we certainly agree with protecting our seniors.
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    Business of the HouseMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines the immediate legislative agenda but does not address the budget timeline.This afternoon we will conclude debate on the Liberal opposition day motion.