Commons debates NDP motion to ringfence employment insurance premiums

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1. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing the Prime Minister's prior knowledge by redirecting to the Senate's Auditor General review.Senator Housakos has already answered that question.
2. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps any contact between the PMO and Housakos by repeating the Senate's invitation to the Auditor General.as you know, it was the Senate that invited the Auditor General in to examine all of their expenses.
3. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores questions on the PMO's current role and instead repeats the Senate Auditor General reference.it was the Senate that invited the Auditor General in to examine all of their expenses.
4. partly answered
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the G7 statement but then shifts to attacking opposition tax policies rather than fully engaging the climate plan critique.the G7 released a strong, unanimous statement on climate change.
5. partly answered
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the government's record on emissions but pivots to criticizing opposition tax plans instead of outlining a full climate strategy.our government's record is clear.
6. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids reconciling domestic budget cuts with the G7 communiqué by touting the overall infrastructure plan and attacking NDP taxes.the new infrastructure plan, which is currently in progress and began on April 1, is the largest infrastructure plan in the history of Canada.
7. misdirected
   InfrastructureMr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the premise and the asker's past record instead of addressing the timing or amount of transit funding.I totally disagree with the premise of my colleague's question, and he knows it.
8. deflected
   InfrastructureMr. Adam Vaughan (Liberal) asked Joe Oliver (Conservative). substantive question.The answer disputes the facts about funding restrictions and pivots to praising the overall program size without clarifying timelines or eligibility.the member opposite is twisting Dickens and twisting the facts.
9. deflected
   InfrastructureMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes Conservative plan and attacks NDP carbon tax instead of addressing adoption of NDP proposal.We are delivering the largest infrastructure plan in Canada's history while we continue to cut people's taxes.
10. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Hoang Mai (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims they work with municipalities more than NDP but pivots to criticizing NDP centralization without addressing the bill to future generations.we work with the municipalities more than the NDP does.
11. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer begins addressing round tables and work with FCM but is cut off and does not fully engage the question about working with mayors or NDP.while we were building the new building Canada plan, we held 13 round tables across the country.
12. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Matthew Kellway (NDP) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.Answer rejects NDP centralization claim and restates transfer of funds to provinces without addressing the practical transit plan.The NDP wants to manage on behalf of the municipalities and provinces.
13. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores PMO advice question and attacks NDP on unrelated $2.7 million expense issue.Of course the NDP's mistake was not deliberate.
14. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Ève Péclet (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores Senate appeal process question and attacks the member on NDP owing $2.7 million.the member who talks about ethics in the Senate owes the Canadian taxpayers $27,111
15. misdirected
    EthicsMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the appointment question and pivots to attacking NDP on $2.7 million scheme.the question that has not been answered is why 68 members of the NDP caucus participated in a scheme
16. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores Senate reform question and attacks NDP respect for Constitution and taxpayers over $2.7 million.the NDP has absolutely no respect for the Canadian Constitution and it actually has no respect for the Canadian taxpayer.
17. deflected
    EthicsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Paul Calandra (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's record instead of addressing Senate oversight or Board of Internal Economy reforms.that is a New Democratic Party that owes three times as much as the Auditor General has apparently identified in the Senate, $2.7 million.
18. deflected
    International TradeMs. Chrystia Freeland (Liberal) asked Ed Fast (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past trade deals and adjusted export stats but avoids stating when CETA will be completed.Our government has concluded free trade agreements with 38 different countries, with many more to come.
19. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing Liberal and NDP tax policies rather than explaining Canada's G7 climate stance or past commitments.What do the Liberals and New Democrats want to do? They want to want to increase taxes for middle-class families, put Canada back into the red and implement a job-killing carbon tax.
20. partly answered
    The EnvironmentJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists specific regulatory actions on methane and fertilizers but opens with an attack on the Liberals.We are reducing emissions, while growing the economy and creating well-paying jobs.
21. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises existing female leadership but does not address any change in recruitment targets for women.Canada, in fact, is one of the leaders in ensuring that we have women in leadership positions throughout the Canadian Armed Forces.
22. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to the Deschamps report but sidesteps the claim that recruitment targets for women are being lowered.the Canadian Armed Forces has committed to implementing all of Madame Deschamps' recommendations.
23. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses service pins and historical recognitions instead of addressing budget cuts to ID or record services.No government in the history of this country has recognized the service and sacrifice of men and women in uniform and our veterans more than this government
24. answered
    National DefenceMs. Élaine Michaud (NDP) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the project is budgeted and underway with the community.the Canadian Armed Forces and the Department of National Defence have committed to this decontamination project adjacent to Valcartier and are working with the community of Shannon and the surrounding municipality to ensure that this project is done properly.
25. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Jonathan Genest-Jourdain (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores retaliation accusation and pivots to funding and review without addressing reconciliation.We are reviewing the tribunal decision to determine the next steps.
26. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats general commitments and funding without addressing the promotion or discrimination claim.We are reviewing the tribunal decision to determine the next steps.
27. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses general reconciliation efforts but avoids yes/no on seeking papal apology.The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development has written to the provinces, the territories, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Vatican to bring to their attention the report and its recommendations.
28. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer thanks commission and notes letters sent but does not address whether PM will push Pope for apology.The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development has written to the provinces, the territories, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Vatican to bring to their attention the report and its recommendations.
29. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms raising issue with Saudi government but does not confirm direct PM intervention with the king.Canadian representatives have raised this issue with the Saudi government.
30. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Erin O'Toole (Conservative). loaded question.Answer affirms commitment to recommendations but ignores the claim of lowered recruitment targets.the Canadian Armed Forces has committed to implementing all of Madame Deschamps' recommendations and learnings from her study of this serious issue.
31. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states concern and that matter was raised but does not confirm sending a clear new message or showing leadership for release.Canadian officials have raised this matter with the Saudi government.
32. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes ongoing calls for clemency but does not address increasing high-level diplomatic pressure.We continue to call for clemency in this case, and that will continue until clemency is granted.
33. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses funding increases and general commitments instead of addressing the requested apology or sanctions.our government remains committed to the health, safety, and well-being of first nations children.
34. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Mathieu Ravignat (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes benefits of the system but avoids addressing the delay or accepting responsibility.we are committed to being more efficient with the email system, consolidating 63 separate systems into one.
35. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. André Bellavance (Independent) asked Mrs. Kelly Block (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the government's policy of not intervening before an independent review.Our government relies on the independent National Energy Board for decisions related to proposals for energy infrastructure, including TransCanada's energy east proposal.
36. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks opposition parties on taxes instead of addressing the G7 climate stance or ecoAUTO request.The Liberals and the NDP want to increase taxes for middle-class families, put Canada back into the red and implement a job-killing carbon tax.
37. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Jean-François Fortin (Forces et Démocratie) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites proposal numbers and program history but does not address whether the deadlines are unrealistic.over 300 proposals have been submitted to Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions since we launched the program.
38. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Jean-François Fortin (Forces et Démocratie) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the G7 statement and pivots to attacks on opposition tax policies rather than climate action.