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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges job losses but immediately shifts to general economic statistics without addressing specific help for the Toronto workers.What I do know is that, following our economic action plan of low taxes and balanced budgets, we have created 1.2 million more new jobs than have been lost.
2. deflected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends policies and criticizes the NDP but does not address the premise of abandoning sectors or the resource basket focus.the manufacturing sector has been very supportive of this government's policies for that sector, and it has criticized the NDP's opposition to those policies.
3. answered
   Public SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that the oversight system is robust and addresses the question of whether SIRC is equipped.we have a robust oversight system for our security agencies.
4. deflected
   Public SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the system but avoids addressing the call for expanded oversight alongside new powers.on the contrary, the example the Leader of the Opposition cites indicates that in fact the system works, that SIRC does take its responsibilities very seriously, provides robust oversight, and has noted that these agencies operate within the law.
5. deflected
   Public SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims the bill enhances oversight but then attacks the NDP's record instead of confirming amendments.How does the leader of the NDP, if he thinks they go hand in hand, explain his opposition to every single security measure we ever put forward?
6. partly answered
   InfrastructureMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms infrastructure importance and claims the largest program but does not address the 90% cut or tax break trade-off.That is why we are running the largest, longest, biggest infrastructure program in Canadian history.
7. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides program totals but sidesteps the specific 90% cut and missed construction season.Two years ago, the government announced a program of over $70 billion in infrastructure investments over the next 10 years.
8. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats infrastructure totals and contrasts tax policy but does not engage the 90% cut claim or reversal request.It is the largest infrastructure program in Canadian history.
9. partly answered
   EmploymentMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists worker supports but pivots to low-tax policy without a specific downturn plan.We will continue to help unemployed workers while creating jobs with our low-tax policy.
10. partly answered
    EmploymentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Details programs and a job bank but concludes tax cuts are the core solution without a broader plan.Ultimately, we must continue to reduce taxes in order to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
11. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Boasts of record and attacks NDP instead of addressing the request for a plan.is the NDP suggesting that the taxpayers should subsidize this failed American retail outlet in Canada?
12. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Criticizes NDP plan and past governments rather than responding to job losses or their own plan.If someone wants to create a small business under an NDP government, it is quite easy: start a large business and just wait.
13. partly answered
    Intergovernmental AffairsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). loaded question.States infrastructure investments but attacks NDP spending instead of addressing collaboration.The NDP, in addition to needing to mortgage its own party, it would appear, would also mortgage the future of our kids and our grandkids.
14. answered
    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). loaded question.Explains investments, transit eligibility, and respect for municipal priorities.In fact, public transit is an eligible category under every component of the new building Canada plan.
15. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Attacks NDP hypocrisy and reframes the policy as fulfilling NDP requests.This is the party that demanded that we give permanent residency to every single temporary foreign worker in Canada
16. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Alexandre Boulerice (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Calls NDP comments embarrassing and claims the action matches NDP demands.The NDP is the one that demanded the government allow 100% of temporary foreign workers to remain in Canada permanently.
17. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP voting record and policies instead of addressing the request for a budget or jobs plan.the NDP sees a plan, but voted against every single element of it.
18. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Frank Valeriote (Liberal) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mentions speaking with veterans and filing a report but does not address the lack of details on deficiencies or willingness to act.I am listening and acting, and I hope he would get on board.
19. deflected
    Statistics CanadaStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to a different bill and claims data quality without addressing the call to support the specific bill mentioned.if my colleague wants to support an excellent bill on this matter, he should support the bill introduced by my colleague from Elgin—Middlesex—London
20. deflected
    Statistics CanadaMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites StatsCan CEO testimony but dismisses critics without engaging the evidence or policy reversal request.It is quite ridiculous, of course, Mr. Speaker, as Wayne Smith, the CEO of Stats Canada, has testified before the industry committee
21. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains the bill's purpose but does not confirm whether Elections Canada was consulted on the new legislation.The purpose of this bill is to ensure that everyone who votes is a citizen.
22. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Craig Scott (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.Answer describes ID requirements and processes but provides no evidence on fraud by overseas voters as requested.87% of Canadians believe that when they vote, it is reasonable to expect them to bring some ID.
23. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer asserts existing oversight is sufficient without addressing whether it needs updating for contemporary intelligence work.We believe that the oversight in place is consistent.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mentions tools and outreach but avoids the question on new funding for the counter-radicalization program.this legislation does include tools that would allow the authorities to take practical action regarding radicalization.
25. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Isabelle Morin (NDP) asked Ms. Roxanne James (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites lack of federal jurisdiction and adds a personal anecdote instead of addressing collaboration on safety measures.firefighters across this country do not fall under federal jurisdiction.
26. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Rathika Sitsabaiesan (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges ongoing work with fire chiefs on dangerous goods but does not address a specific training plan for derailments.We work very closely with firefighters and fire chiefs to ensure that they have the information and the ability to inform the people they work with of the dangers associated with the transportation of dangerous goods.
27. misdirected
    TransportMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the member's voting record rather than explaining the border crossing financing terms.He should get on board and should be ashamed of his record.
28. misdirected
    TransportMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Mr. Jeff Watson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the member's past votes instead of addressing tolls or repayment of costs.that member has voted against. He should be ashamed and voters will tell him so in the next election.
29. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly lists the forms of support Canada has provided to Ukraine, covering the question on military and other assistance.We have been providing non-lethal security assistance and training for members of the Ukrainian military.
30. answered
    Canadian HeritageMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines specific government plans including ceremonies, coins, stamps and partnerships for the flag anniversary.The 50th anniversary of the national flag of Canada will be celebrated across the country.
31. deflected
    Canada PostMr. Marc-André Morin (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates Canada Post's arm's-length status and five-point plan without addressing the specific rural service complaints.Canada Post is an arm's-length independent crown corporation, with the responsibility to ensure it operates on a self-sufficiency basis.
32. deflected
    Canada PostMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims consultation is occurring but pivots to an unrelated attack on NDP budget practices.perhaps the NDP members should consult with taxpayers about whether they plan on paying back the money that they used in their budgets.
33. partly answered
    Canadian Coast GuardMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes maintenance and review of options but does not commit to full oil removal as requested.Further, I have instructed our officials to review long-term options for the Manolis L .
34. deflected
    HealthMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The response shifts focus to the arm's-length port authority without specifying government actions.my understanding is that the port of Quebec, which is arm's-length from the government, is working with its tenants to ensure that it is operating in a way that is sensitive to the environment around it.
35. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Nycole Turmel (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes general backlog reductions but avoids explaining the inland versus outland processing disparity.since coming to power in 2006, our government has made a great deal of progress in clearing up all our backlogs, including the backlog in the sponsorship program.
36. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Jean-François Fortin (Forces et Démocratie) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The response covers broad infrastructure funding but does not address the specific Mont-Joli runway project or announcement.In less than a year, projects representing approximately $5 billion have already been identified for funding under the new building Canada plan.