NDP motion on economy takes up half of Commons day

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1. partly answered
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists specific supports offered but does not address workers who will not qualify for EI.we reached out to the company and its employees, offering a special accelerated process for EI claims, offering job bridging and connections to jobs that are available through the Job Bank, and offering training programs.
2. deflected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the motion and lists unrelated government programs instead of addressing EI qualification or support for the motion.we will be voting against the motion because it is misguided, as most NDP policies are.
3. misdirected
   InfrastructureThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). loaded question.The question embeds an unsupported premise about the minister insulting premiers and pivots to mayors; the answer ignores the premise and lists funding figures.municipalities can be assured that they have the strongest partner in this Conservative government that they have ever had.
4. partly answered
   Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes general CSIS activities but does not specify what new disruption powers the clause would allow.it would not only allow CSIS to share more information and work closely with Canadian security forces but also allow us to engage more with our Five Eyes community and to track terrorists that pose a threat to Canadians.
5. deflected
   Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer asserts ongoing cooperation without addressing the decision to alienate communities or the request for more support against radicalization.government agencies have many opportunities to co-operate and work with all communities in Canada.
6. misdirected
   InfrastructureStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberals' past record instead of addressing the cited funding cuts and timing.it is intriguing that the Liberals have this sudden conversion to the importance of infrastructure, given that they did so little on this file when they were government.
7. deflected
   InfrastructureScott Brison (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the member of misleading the House and cites an unrelated mayor's quote rather than addressing the 90% cut or timing of funds.that member is once again misleading the House.
8. deflected
   InfrastructureScott Brison (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to the gas tax fund and its permanence without addressing the claimed cuts to the Building Canada fund or the need for immediate spending.one of the key pillars of the new Building Canada plan is the gas tax fund.
9. misdirected
   EmploymentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's credibility with an insult rather than addressing job losses or economic diversification.The NDP has about as much credibility in talking about tax cuts as a vampire does in pledging to become a vegetarian.
10. deflected
    EmploymentMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing the NDP plan via third-party quotes instead of responding to manufacturing job losses.If the NDP does not understand that the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters is the expert and that high taxes would kill jobs under the NDP's plan, then I guess we will all just have to live with our disappointment that the NDP just cannot learn.
11. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states actions taken on infrastructure and transit funding matching the question's requests.We are working very closely with mayors, municipalities, provinces, and territories across this country to renew infrastructure, create jobs, and enhance our growth and productivity.
12. answered
    InfrastructureMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the request for long-term vision by citing the 10-year plan and funding allocations.we not only have a long-term vision; we have a long-term 10-year plan, with $75 billion of stable, predictable funding over that next decade.
13. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Robert Chisholm (NDP) asked Rob Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists spending examples and suggests the asker visit the region instead of addressing ACOA failures or mayor consultations.I would suggest that the hon. member travel to Cape Breton and get around a little more, because our government is committed to supporting economic development in Cape Breton and throughout Atlantic Canada.
14. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights past tax cuts and NDP votes against them rather than addressing small business funding cuts.It is the New Democrats who have voted against it.
15. deflected
    Small BusinessMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the government's approach and criticizes NDP tax plans instead of addressing small business tax cuts.When they hear what the NDP is saying, they criticize the party for wanting to raise taxes, undermining consumers and attacking the economic needs of our manufacturing sector.
16. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to forestry achievements without addressing oil promotion spending or lack of diversification efforts.Our focus on diversifying markets for our forest products has increased softwood lumber exports to China tenfold.
17. answered
    EmploymentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly counters the quoted endorsements with fuller context from the same sources while attacking the NDP plan.
18. deflected
    Government AdvertisingMr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the billboard spending and tax-cut claims, pivoting instead to general infrastructure boasts.This Conservative government is making record investments in infrastructure.
19. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the application status and jurisdictional point but sidesteps the 90% cut arithmetic.We have not yet received any applications that I am aware of from the City of Winnipeg.
20. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Braid (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats the 10-year plan claim without engaging the priority or cut allegations.It is the largest infrastructure investment that any federal government has ever established.
21. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.Answer dismisses the court ruling concern and pivots to praising the new express entry system.what the member opposite said is nonsense.
22. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again ignores the Federal Court ruling and instead touts international praise for express entry.Canadians will have a hard time understanding where the hon. member is coming from
23. answered
    EmploymentMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly rebuts the no-warrant inspection claim by noting NDP opposition to the powers and employer cooperation.all employers co-operated and we did not need to conduct investigations without a warrant.
24. misdirected
    EmploymentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Liberal history and NDP hypocrisy instead of addressing the 7% inspection statistic.
25. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts blame to the city and suggests alternative channels without addressing intervention.my understanding is that the City of Ottawa has cut that funding.
26. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists funding amounts but ignores the specific issue of racism in health care.if members look at our government's record, they will find no discrimination in the way we have treated funding for aboriginal communities
27. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly rejects political interference but does not address the specific audits mentioned.There is no political interference in the auditing of charities.
28. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre Dionne Labelle (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise outright and restates general rules without engaging the double-standard claim.the premise of that question is just nonsense.
29. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Bernard Valcourt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the asker for relying on headlines and claims unacknowledged prior actions instead of addressing consultation failures.I expected the hon. member to do better than rely on headlines
30. partly answered
    TransportHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the review and invites input but offers no assurance against the change.we welcome input from all members of Parliament, indeed from all Canadians across the country
31. misdirected
    Consumer ProtectionMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights convictions under new legislation rather than addressing refusal to disclose evidence.33 individuals and 7 companies have been found guilty for their role in a gasoline price fixing conspiracy
32. misdirected
    Consumer ProtectionMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats prior convictions and fines instead of addressing disclosure or ongoing cartel issues.33 individuals and 7 companies have been found guilty of price fixing in the province of Quebec
33. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses ongoing advocacy but does not address whether the Prime Minister will personally intervene.the Government of Canada will continue to advocate on behalf of Bashir Makhtal.
34. deflected
    Official LanguagesMr. Jamie Nicholls (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The response restates the legal obligation without addressing enforcement or timeline.We expect Air Canada to comply with the act.
35. deflected
    Regional DevelopmentMr. Claude Patry (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids committing to budget measures by deferring to general process.We are waiting for proposals, and all proposals are assessed on their merits.
36. deflected
    TourismMr. Massimo Pacetti (Independent) asked Ed Holder (Conservative). substantive question.Highlights past actions and record numbers instead of future investments.Canada's tourism industry is flourishing. A record number of tourists chose destinations in Canada last year.
37. misdirected
    Business of the HouseMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer addresses a different matter regarding a point of privilege instead of the legislative process.I want to start out by thanking the member for Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup for his intervention yesterday.