NDP motion calls for ban on microbeads in consumer products

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer justifies mission importance without addressing claimed reversal of position.We think those operations are important. We think the mission is important.
2. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks opposition instead of addressing trust or prior statements on combat roles.No one understands why the opposition would do nothing to protect Canadians.
3. answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the number of personnel involved matches current levels.there will be as many air force and special forces members as there are now.
4. partly answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer describes threat-based duration but provides no concrete exit criteria or timeline.We will deal with it as long as it is there. We will not stop dealing with it before that.
5. misdirected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes facts and attacks opposition policy rather than clarifying combat status.I do not know what the policy is on the other side.
6. partly answered
   National DefenceMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes ongoing evaluation but does not specify a planning horizon beyond 12 months.we will continue to evaluate the nature of the threat to this country and the nature of the actions that ourselves and our allies think are necessary.
7. answered
   National DefenceMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explicitly states no special forces in Syria and confirms air strikes there.in the motion the government has no intention of having our special forces operate in Syria.
8. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses allies' actions and Assad's incapacity without explaining Canadian communication method.our allies have been doing this for months now and have been dealing with these difficulties.
9. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the legal basis query by referencing allied actions and the ISIL threat without specifying Canadian legal authority.we will conduct our missions on the same basis as our colleagues, the Americans and our allies, on the basis that ISIL is a threat to our colleagues, our allies and to Canada itself.
10. answered
    National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the unwilling or unable doctrine as the legal basis for action in Syria.they are taking necessary and proportionate military action in Syria on the basis that the Government of Syria is unwilling or unable to prevent ISIL from staging operations and conducting attacks there
11. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes prior refugee support but shifts to defending the military mission instead of addressing expanded aid to Turkey.In Turkey, we were one of the first countries to do so.
12. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the oversight criticism and pivots to praising the existing review model without engaging the bill's flaws.the oversight model used by our Canadian Security Intelligence Service is the envy of the world because it is so rigorous and provides unlimited access to all the data.
13. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's position and questions their support for security rather than addressing oversight demands.When will the NDP join all of those who want to protect Canadians with a bill that would protect the rights and freedoms of Canadians against the international jihadi terrorist threat?
14. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites bill text on protests but attacks opposition motives instead of committing to added safeguards.Why is it that every time we talk about security, opposition members fear for their freedom?
15. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to bill text excluding lawful protest but does not address constitutionality concerns for aboriginal communities.activities that undermine the security of Canada do not include: lawful advocacy, protest, dissent and artistic expression.
16. deflected
    Privacy ProtectionMs. Charmaine Borg (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims privacy protocols in the bill but attacks the NDP's record instead of outlining concrete fixes for data breaches.I am not surprised. The NDP has systematically and ideologically opposed all our measures ever since we introduced bills to counter terrorism.
17. deflected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers general statements on privacy measures without addressing the specific breach incidents or numbers raised.The CRA has taken concrete measures to strengthen privacy management, as recommended by the PC, by implementing a CRA directorate responsible for CRA policy and assessment procedures, a proactive training program to ensure CRA employees are fully informed of their duties to protect the privacy of Canadians and by revising security and privacy related processes.
18. misdirected
    International TradeMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to criticizing the Liberal record instead of addressing the current trade decline or budget plan.Under the Liberal watch, over 13 long, dark years, how many trade agreements did the Liberals get done?
19. deflected
    EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights unrelated past tax measures and general job numbers rather than addressing cuts to student job programs.As it relates to youth, we have helped students by removing the Liberal tax on scholarships and also by bringing in a tax credit to help with the cost of textbooks.
20. misdirected
    EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal leader and party rather than responding to the ad spending versus summer jobs comparison.young people in this country understand what the Liberal leader fails to understand, which is that budgets do not balance themselves.
21. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the policy and questions NDP consistency instead of addressing the request for an extension.The real question is, what is the position of the NDP?
22. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the four-year limit and questions NDP priorities instead of addressing the extension request.The real question is this: where does the NDP stand and why is not making Canadian workers a priority?
23. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the government's plan and criticizes tax ideas without engaging the NDP job creation proposal.We on this side of the House are working to reduce taxes, boost training for in-demand jobs and sign free trade agreements that create demand for our Canadian products.
24. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends overall job statistics and tax policy without addressing the request for a budget focused on job growth quality.
25. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters the premise with stats on high naturalization but avoids addressing the reforms' impact.That has not prevented Canada from having a naturalization rate of 85%, the highest in the world.
26. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the question as fact-free and pivots to unrelated achievements instead of addressing service cuts or fees.there goes Franz Kafka again. Not a single fact was in that question.
27. answered
    TelecommunicationsMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly counters the claim with specific data on rate reductions and competition policies.The Wall report that was tabled just last year reported that wireless rates in Canada are down 22% all across this country because of our government's policy.
28. partly answered
    TelecommunicationsMs. Annick Papillon (NDP) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites budget investments and rural connectivity but does not address the specific rate comparisons raised.We are taking action and we earmarked funds in the 2014 budget.
29. answered
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the specific case by stating actions taken for support despite noting false premises.In fact, I have instructed the Canadian Armed Forces to ensure that Ms. Young receives all necessary support, given her medical condition
30. deflected
    VeteransMs. Lise St-Denis (Liberal) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the benefit but insults the asker for not researching instead of engaging the compensation amount directly.Sadly, that question shows that the member has not even looked into what this benefit is all about.
31. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines the planned scientific review and prioritization process to address microbeads.Environment Canada is initiating a scientific review to assess the effects of microbeads on the environment.
32. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the scientific review plan but does not commit to fast-tracking regulations as asked.it is very important that we rely on the science and this is why Environment Canada is initiating a scientific review to assess the effects of these microbeads on our environment.
33. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the bill's existence and pivots to unrelated consultations without addressing stalling or farmer input on C-48.there is no such thing. Of course, consultations continue, with the Grain Commission leading most of those.
34. answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The response directly explains actions on phasing out DOT-111 cars and new standards in reply to the derailment and safety concerns.With respect to the DOT-111 cars, Transportation Canada has taken great strides. It has announced that they will be faced out.
35. deflected
    PensionsMr. André Bellavance (Independent) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights tax cuts and TFSAs instead of addressing the retirement age increase or the study's inequality findings.First of all, we lowered taxes for all seniors. By being able to keep more of their money, seniors have more freedom and choices regarding their finances.
36. misdirected
    Sealing IndustryMr. Scott Andrews (Independent) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.The response discusses EU actions on seal products rather than any US discussions or requests to remove the endangered species listing.That is why we challenged the EU's unfair ban on Canadian seal products and why we are working with the EU to come into compliance with the results of our appeal.