Commons debates zero tolerance for barbaric cultural practices act

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1. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Question assumes lying and law-breaking as fact; answer restates cost figure and attacks NDP without addressing PBO claim.of course the government has released the costs of the mission exactly as it said it would, an additional $122 million in incremental costs to this point in time.
2. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Question repeats premise of dishonesty; answer claims transparency but pivots to attacking NDP as hating truth.
3. partly answered
   Public SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Question asks for limits on CSIS disruption powers; answer notes one measure in bill but does not address scope of new powers.there are a lot of measures in this bill, including making it a crime to promote terrorism.
4. deflected
   Public SafetyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Question probes broad language on infrastructure and economic interference; answer dismisses as conspiracy theory then partially addresses court oversight.we knew that, with the NDP, it would be only a matter of a couple of weeks before we got into this kind of conspiracy theory.
5. misdirected
   CBC/Radio-CanadaThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Question challenges claim about CBC reporters; answer ignores CBC and attacks NDP values instead.The orange wave in Quebec has become orange construction cones, and Quebeckers will get rid of them.
6. misdirected
   CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Question asks for apology to CBC; answer ignores request and attacks Liberal/NDP values.I know very well that the Liberals, the New Democrats and the sovereignists would rather increase taxes, give the benefits of our programs to unions and bureaucrats and not take the fight against terrorism and crime seriously.
7. answered
   HealthMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Question asks about promoting vaccines instead of ads; answer states government position on vaccines and awareness efforts.the Minister of Health and other members of the government have been very clear on the fact that Canadians should seek proper vaccines against measles and against a range of other illnesses.
8. answered
   HealthMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Question repeats call to promote vaccines; answer affirms advocacy of vaccines and responsibility for government messaging.the Minister of Health always advocates the use of vaccines.
9. deflected
   Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses the bill's scope but avoids addressing whether environmentalists pose an economic risk.The member should read clause 2 of the bill, which clearly states that peaceful demonstrations, protests, and dissent are not covered by the bill.
10. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The response references the bill and global threats but provides no example of the new offence's necessity.Our anti-terrorism bill is clear. Our security agencies can only target those who pose a risk to Canada and not legitimate dissent.
11. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the NDP's positions rather than explaining the bill or addressing trust concerns.Yesterday, we saw them oppose measures to improve parliamentary security on the Hill.
12. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The response addresses job creation through tax cuts but ignores the premise of attacking EI recipients.We are also working to create more jobs by lowering taxes.
13. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer contrasts tax policies and job records but does not address fixing EI access.On this side of the House, we believe in reducing taxes, which has created 1.2 million net new jobs.
14. answered
    Child CareMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly contrasts the Conservative and NDP child care plans.Our plan gives power to parents: rural parents, parents who are not working nine to five, parents who may be using another family member to help look after their children, or parents who make a decision themselves to stay home and look after their children.
15. answered
    Child CareMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains how the NDP plan excludes certain families while theirs helps all.New Democrats are not considering any of those families when they talk about their child care plan.
16. partly answered
    TaxationMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). loaded question.The response details tax evasion enforcement but does not address the EI denial accusation.Since 2006 the CRA has audited over 8,600 international tax cases, identifying over $5.6 billion in additional taxes that are being collected.
17. answered
    TaxationMr. Pierre Dionne Labelle (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.Provides specific data on audits and reassessments related to HSBC.With respect to the HSBC accounts where non-compliance was expected, the CRA conducted hundreds of audits.
18. partly answered
    The EconomyMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Kevin Sorenson (Conservative). substantive question.Responds with job creation stats but ignores the generational earnings issue.Over 1.2 million net new jobs have been created since the recession.
19. deflected
    InfrastructureJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Focuses on infrastructure investments without addressing the partisan ads claim.the new building Canada plan is the longest and biggest ever in the country.
20. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Turns to attacking Liberals with sponsorship scandal instead of answering.I remember the $40 million from the sponsorship scandal that are still missing.
21. answered
    National DefenceMr. Sylvain Chicoine (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Directly addresses the backlog and actions taken.this backlog is unacceptable. That is why, as of the beginning of this month, the Department of National Defence has asked its staff to process the back payment for reservists
22. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Defends record but pivots to criticizing the NDP's position.However, the reality is that the NDP wants to drastically reduce the Department of National Defence budget
23. answered
    National DefenceMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Confirms action on backlog and explains spending purpose.from the beginning of this month, my department directed people to process the back payment for reservists
24. answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.Explains the changes and denies cuts while addressing benefits.The employees at issue were reassigned to front-line jobs at Veterans Affairs Canada.
25. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to a repeated talking point instead of addressing the specific failure to prevent the dispute.However, there is no government that has done more for the forestry industry than this Conservative government.
26. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMs. Mylène Freeman (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats the WTO action and a broad claim without addressing the timeline or immediate relief for layoffs.This government stands up for the dissolving pulp industry as it does for the forestry industry more broadly.
27. misdirected
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMs. Rathika Sitsabaiesan (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the question about CBC employees and shifts to listing unrelated Quebec priorities.I travel around Quebec regularly and I can say that what Quebeckers want is more money in their pockets so they can take care of their families, sound and careful management of public money and a balanced budget, the end of sentencing discounts for criminals who abuse victims, and the safety of our communities and our homes.
28. misdirected
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies the premise then pivots to listing government achievements instead of addressing the CBC question.The CBC receives more than $1.1 billion a year to do its job.
29. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer provides a cost figure but then attacks the Liberal Party rather than fully engaging the secrecy and PBO issues.$122 million is incremental cost associated with Operation Impact.
30. deflected
    Official LanguagesStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). substantive question.Answer dismisses the list of ministers as ridiculous and claims personal accounts are exempt without committing to action.However, those are the members' personal accounts.
31. partly answered
    SeniorsMr. François Lapointe (NDP) asked Ed Holder (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states provincial responsibility for codes but does not address CMHC involvement or specific federal measures for sprinklers.Ultimately, they are responsible for regulating the construction and fire safety standards under their respective code.
32. partly answered
    HealthMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer gives a personal reassurance of ongoing work but provides no concrete date as requested.I reassured her and confirmed to her that there will be compensation for the survivors and we are working very hard to deliver that soon.
33. deflected
    Official LanguagesGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Shelly Glover (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates general funding without addressing the specific request for additional support to Nova Scotia Acadians.That is why we have a roadmap with $1.1 billion in funding.
34. answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states that the NEB has met its obligations under the Official Languages Act.the National Energy Board has fulfilled its requirements under the Official Languages Act.
35. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to Quebec's process and instead emphasizes the federal NEB review.We look forward to receiving the result of the rigorous, thorough, and independent review.
36. misdirected
    Public SafetyMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses only lawful activities while the question concerns non-lawful but peaceful ones.