House debates rail safety bill as NDP urges quick passage

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1. deflected
   The EconomyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the budget question by restating growth forecasts and tax policy instead.That is why we think it is more important now more than ever to make sure we have more money in people's pockets.
2. deflected
   The EconomyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the budget timeline by repeating economic growth talking points.All of the experts are predicting that it will grow in the year to come.
3. misdirected
   The EconomyThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking NDP tax policy rather than addressing the budget delay.The current difficulties due to lower oil sands revenues are no reason to raise taxes, which is what the NDP wants to do.
4. deflected
   Child CareThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the PBO critique and instead quotes selective PBO lines while attacking NDP policy.Also, according to the Parliamentary Budget Office: "...total federal spending on child care nearly quadrupled" under this government.
5. deflected
   Child CareThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer evades the child-care spending critique by restating PBO excerpts and opposing NDP policy.The Parliamentary Budget Officer said that all eligible families will realize an increase in their after-tax incomes if the enhancements to the UCCB are legislated.
6. partly answered
   The EconomyMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists recent actions but does not address the lack of a budget or plan for growth.In fact, Mr. Speaker, I have announced recently a range of economic actions, including assistance to exporters, additional federal money into infrastructure, tax credits for small business, incentives for people to undertake apprenticeships, the apprenticeship loan program, small business financing, and many other actions.
7. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the tax-break question by accusing Liberals of tax hikes and deficits.but of course, the Liberal Party is wedded to tax hikes, wedded to deficits, and wedded to killing jobs.
8. deflected
   The EconomyMr. Justin Trudeau (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the growth plan question by attacking Liberal tax policies instead.We on this side of the House are lowering taxes for all Canadian families, which boosts their earnings.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states a future submission date and record but avoids addressing the delay or international perception, while attacking opponents on carbon tax.Our Conservative government is the first government in Canadian history to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). loaded question.The answer welcomes the US announcement and notes electricity sources but sidesteps the question of cooperation with NAFTA partners on a joint approach.We have always said that to effectively reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, all major emitters must be on board.
11. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Leona Aglukkaq (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the timeline for submitting targets and repeats the record on emissions reductions, addressing the request for a commitment date.Canada will be submitting the greenhouse gas emissions targets in the weeks ahead.
12. deflected
    HealthMs. Christine Moore (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights transfer amounts and increases but does not address the failure to negotiate new accords or the $36 billion shortfall claim.our government is transferring the highest health care dollars in Canadian history.
13. deflected
    HealthMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). loaded question.The answer emphasizes transfer growth and quotes a premier on innovation but avoids discussing renewal of accords or specific failures on home care and drugs.This can no longer just be about money.
14. misdirected
    Food SafetyMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises the overall system rating and new hires but ignores the specific comparison of inspection levels for domestic versus US-bound meat.The OECD rates our food safety system as number one against seventeen OECD countries.
15. deflected
    Food SafetyMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites ratings and lists measures taken but does not explain why US exports receive more inspections than domestic meat.the Conference Board of Canada rates our food safety system as number one against seventeen OECD countries.
16. partly answered
    Access to InformationMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the report and notes past expansions of the Act plus processing volumes, but does not commit to strengthening it per the commissioner's recommendations.the Federal Accountability Act of 2006 broadened the scope of the Access to Information Act so that it applies to more than 200 institutions.
17. deflected
    Access to InformationMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer supplies unrelated statistics instead of addressing the claimed failure on accountability and culture of secrecy.Since 2006, we have released more completed access to information requests than the Trudeau, Turner, Mulroney, Campbell, Chrétien and Martin governments combined.
18. deflected
    EmploymentJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the disputed job total and lists policies without addressing the cited recent job losses or retail sales slide.That formula of trade, tax cuts and training has created 1.2 million net new jobs.
19. misdirected
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the budget delay and instead attacks the Liberals on tax policy.The Liberals have announced that they will vote against this money, that they will take it away and that they will raise taxes on families.
20. deflected
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids explaining the budget delay and pivots to attacking Liberal tax plans while repeating job claims.
21. partly answered
    International DevelopmentMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists Canadian aid delivered but does not address the minister's absence from the meeting.As we speak, Canada is very well represented at the conference in question.
22. deflected
    International DevelopmentMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends existing donations and links security to aid but does not address making a new pledge at the conference.we are already the sixth largest donor in Syria.
23. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites a witness on the threat but does not address withdrawing the bill or adopting amendments., and this is an important reminder, is directed against Islamist jihadists to prevent them from achieving their stated objective of carrying out terrorist threats against the west, including Canada.
24. misdirected
    Public SafetyMs. Rosane Doré Lefebvre (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP for wanting to stand idly by instead of addressing oversight or withdrawing the bill.that would be a huge mistake at a time when Canada is facing an international jihadist threat.
25. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMrs. Sadia Groguhé (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the deadline and consultants, instead attacking NDP.What was not known was the NDP's position.
26. misdirected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dodges protection of workers and pivots to criticizing NDP inconsistency.What is outstanding, what is bizarre, is the position of NDP members.
27. answered
    HousingMr. Mike Sullivan (NDP) asked Candice Bergen (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses federal funding and partnership with Ontario.In fact, I recently signed the agreement for investment in affordable housing with Minister Ted McMeekin from Ontario.
28. deflected
    Intergovernmental AffairsMr. Andrew Cash (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids the tax debt claim by redirecting to a binding agreement and facts check.
29. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the questioner instead of addressing the infrastructure deficit or budget timing.I am sure the member's former colleague, the mayor of Montreal, is very proud to hear his colleague saying that the mayor is not doing his job when it comes to Montreal's water pipes.
30. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer corrects some funding figures but does not address the budget delay or Vancouver gridlock.The transfer of monies to the provinces and territories was $2 billion last year, in 2014.
31. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states compliance with court but pivots to criticizing the registry instead of transfer plans.We believe that enough of Quebec taxpayers' money has been wasted on this ineffective and costly firearms registry
32. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Françoise Boivin (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores data transfer request and shifts to listing unrelated gun control measures.We implemented minimum sentences of three to five years for people who are found in illegal possession of a firearm.
33. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Chris Alexander (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies miserliness by claiming more than their part was done on resettlement but pivots to cause of crisis.On the contrary, we have done more than our part in resettling refugees from Iraq and Syria.
34. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Dany Morin (NDP) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists general mining policies and tax credits without addressing the specific Niobec mine job losses or regional stimulus request.That is why we are continuing to take action to ensure the success of the extractive sector through the extension of the mineral exploration tax credit and the Canadian exploration expenses.
35. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Jean-François Fortin (Forces et Démocratie) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). substantive question.Answer boasts of past forest support and export growth but ignores the request for a new maintenance program and attacks the member's voting record.Unlike that member who voted against supporting the forest sector at every opportunity, we will continue to take action to create jobs and support forest-dependent communities.
36. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Jean-François Fortin (Forces et Démocratie) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly details the gas tax agreement, transfer dates and municipal awareness, while suggesting the asker check with current mayors.Every municipality knows how much it will be getting for the next 10 years.