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   The BudgetThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer mocks the NDP instead of addressing the inconsistency between the prior vote and the budget promise.it is rather amusing that the NDP is trying to take credit for a Conservative tax cut.
2. misdirected
   The BudgetThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's tax policy and shifts to unrelated TFSA benefits rather than explaining the contingency fund or intergenerational debt.I find it funny that the NDP leader thinks that people who earn $60,000 are too rich for a tax cut.
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   The BudgetThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites a budget page on TFSAs but ignores the questions about the contingency fund and the finance minister's absence....about 60 per cent of the individuals contributing the maximum amount to their [tax-free savings accounts] had incomes of less than $60,000 in 2013....
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   EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking the NDP's own expenses instead of explaining the basis for Duffy's Senate appointment.At the same time, 68 members of the NDP face very similar types of indiscretions.
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   EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again diverts to NDP expenses and ignores the Enbridge lobbying and diary questions.At the same time, there are 68 members of the NDP caucus, including the Leader of the Opposition himself, who stand accused of redirecting, inappropriately, $2.7 million worth of taxpayers' funds.
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   The BudgetMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends tax cuts philosophically but does not address why the policy favors the wealthy over equitable measures for all Canadians.Only those who believe in big bureaucratic programs see tax cuts as costs.
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   The BudgetRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the tax-cut-as-saving line and praises seniors but sidesteps the OAS/GIS cuts and disproportionate TFSA benefits for the wealthy.We believe that cutting taxes is a saving.
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   The BudgetRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks Liberal tax views and repeats TFSA statistics while ignoring fairness concerns about debt and cuts to low-income seniors.Sixty per cent of those people who already max out their tax-free savings accounts, and would benefit from the Prime Minister 's decision to double those account limits, are earning $60,000 or less.
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   EthicsMs. Jinny Jogindera Sims (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to address the Enbridge question by citing ongoing charges then pivots to attacking the NDP over unrelated spending.it is very inappropriate for the NDP to try to make a victim out of Mr. Duffy.
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    EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the Enbridge lobbying query entirely and instead accuses the member of misusing funds.This member is accused of using over $20,000 for partisan purposes.
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    EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the appointment rules question and shifts to accusing multiple NDP members of improper spending.What is also clear is that it is against the rules of the House to use taxpayers' money for partisan purposes.
12. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The question embeds a false premise about the minister being out of touch; the answer avoids the emissions critique by listing unrelated spending and attacking opponents' tax plans.our budget outlines the action we are taking to address climate change and protect our environment.
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    The EnvironmentMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates general claims of success and pivots to criticizing NDP tax policy instead of addressing the specific budget items mentioned.We have reduced emissions while growing the economy and creating well-paid jobs for Canadians.
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    The BudgetMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes the budget rewards the wealthy at others' expense; the answer promotes the government's tax measures without engaging the inequality claim.our low-tax plan for families gives money to 100% of households that have children.
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    The BudgetMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters the premise by redefining who benefits from TFSA changes but does not address the budget's priority on the wealthy.the NDP and the Liberals think that anyone with a job, a pension or savings is wealthy.
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    The BudgetMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about future burdens and instead accuses the NDP of disregarding taxpayers who use TFSAs or receive child benefits.it is the NDP and the Liberals who are telling Canadian taxpayers they do not matter.
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    The BudgetMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks NDP carbon tax plans rather than addressing the budget or future generations.New Democrats talk about a livable wage and then in the same sentence talk about their plan for a job-killing carbon tax.
18. partly answered
    The BudgetMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists specific budget measures for seniors but does not address those getting nothing out of it.The budget will bring in a home renovation tax credit so that our seniors can make the adjustments so that they can stay in their very own homes.
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    The BudgetMr. Emmanuel Dubourg (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses TFSA benefits instead of responding to the premise about dumping problems on grandchildren.The data show that it is people with incomes of $60,000 or less who maximize their contributions.
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    EmploymentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the general low-tax plan without addressing EI claims or Alberta job losses.While the NDP and the Liberals would raise taxes on job creators, our plan is tax cuts, training, and trade.
21. answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms contact with owners and provides the date of the last inspection.I can inform the House that the last time this track was inspected was in November 2014.
22. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms general support for supply management but does not confirm the specific TPP negotiating mandate.we have made it very clear for many years that we will continue to support farmers, including those in the supply managed sector.
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    International TradeMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cautions against prejudging negotiations rather than addressing whether supply management is being offered up.I would caution that member about prejudging the outcome of these negotiations.
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    International TradeMr. Malcolm Allen (NDP) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer explains benefits of the Wheat Board sale but does not address the claim that farmers wanted to buy it.a fully commercialized Canadian Wheat Board increases competition in the sector by giving farmers another buyer competing for their grain.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked K. Kellie Leitch (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids a national inquiry by insisting on action instead and attacks the NDP.unlike the NDP, which has no interest in supporting that initiative.
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    International DevelopmentMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to overall aid increases and attacks the NDP rather than addressing the Haiti report.While the NDP wants to increase taxes on the middle class, we are lowering taxes while providing accountable and effective aid to people in need.
27. partly answered
    Canada PostMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the policy change and notes the court process but does not address municipal permits directly.The particular incident is before the courts. As such, it is inappropriate to comment further.
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    Canada PostMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer entirely defers the issue to the courts without taking a position.the appropriate place for this to be debated, as to who has what jurisdiction in this matter, is before the courts.
29. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists funding but does not address the claimed clawback of the specific $1.25 billion promise.Additionally, economic action plan 2015 provides $200 million to improve first nation education, and that builds on our investment of $500 million over six years for first nation school infrastructure.
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    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals' voting record and quotes a stakeholder instead of addressing funding gaps.Every time we invest in aboriginal communities, the Liberal Party votes against it.
31. answered
    ShippingMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly offers to investigate the pier issue with officials after receiving more details.I am going to ask the member if he will provide me with some more information.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Raymond Côté (NDP) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes legal obligations for environmental studies but does not commit to a full assessment or transparency measures.the Canada Marine Act is very clear that the third party port, which is arm's length from the government, does have obligations to ensure that there are environmental studies undertaken
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    National AnthemMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Mr. Rick Dykstra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the poll misrepresentation entirely and pivots to unrelated economic talking points plus a sarcastic attack.Our government has no intention to change the anthem. Our focus is on the economy and jobs.
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    Public SafetyMr. Jasbir Sandhu (NDP) asked Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to general police funding increases in the budget but does not address the specific absence of gang prevention measures for Surrey.In fact, our government has steadily increased the budget of our police forces throughout the years.
35. answered
    International DevelopmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the humanitarian and ODA funding questions by citing recent increases and new initiatives.Only last year humanitarian assistance increased 62% compared to the year before.
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    TaxationMrs. Sana Hassainia (Independent) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights research funding and a new partnership but never addresses whether the eligible tax deduction lists will be changed.Since our government came to office, we have invested almost $35 million directly into autism research.
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    Business of the HouseMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes unproven harm caused by the government; the answer defends the budget instead of stating the next week's agenda items aimed at repair.This afternoon we will continue debating economic action plan 2015, our Conservative government's balanced budget, low-tax plan for jobs, growth and security.