Commons opens debate on labour code changes to union rules

Other moments

Question Period, exchange by exchange

AI-rated Each answer’s rating (answered, partly answered, deflected, answered something else) is a model’s reading of the exchange. How the AI rates this

1. deflected
   Foreign AffairsK. Kellie Leitch (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promises future release but avoids explaining the lack of prior consultation with the House.the plan will be released in due course.
2. deflected
   Foreign AffairsK. Kellie Leitch (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the integrated approach without addressing past missions or why limits are now imposed.As soon as the plan is ready, Canadians will support it.
3. deflected
   Foreign AffairsK. Kellie Leitch (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the yes/no question on root causes and instead offers general assurances.The plan will be there to support our allies, including Israel.
4. misdirected
   Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives instead of addressing why the defence minister was uninformed.the Conservatives are the ones who are not in the loop.
5. deflected
   Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the demand for direct action by promising future impressiveness without timelines.Perhaps he will not admit it for political reasons, but he will be secretly impressed.
6. partly answered
   HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the need and past promises but provides no timeline for signing agreements.During the election campaign, our party promised to invest heavily in social infrastructure, including not just affordable housing, but also social housing.
7. partly answered
   HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states a long-term investment figure but does not commit to immediate renewal of agreements.We have been quite clear, as my colleague sitting next to me can attest, that we will make a massive $20-billion investment in social infrastructure over 10 years.
8. partly answered
   InfrastructureMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer agrees on the need but does not address removing Conservative restrictions or releasing the $9 billion.That is why I had such a productive meeting with mayors from across the country yesterday.
9. deflected
   Rail TransportationMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to a bypass by deferring to a study.A study on the possibility of bypassing the town is currently being conducted. We will wait for the results before making a decision.
10. deflected
    FinanceMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The response ignores the technical question and launches into partisan attack.I will use my speaking points just as my colleague did, Mr. Speaker.
11. deflected
    FinanceMr. Phil McColeman (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.Avoids addressing the reporting question by repeating talking points.The previous Liberal government left behind a $13 billion surplus in 2006.
12. partly answered
    Innovation, Science and Economic DevelopmentMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses the review process but not specifically about public consultations.The act gives the Competition Bureau the mandate to examine all transactions.
13. deflected
    Innovation, Science and Economic DevelopmentMrs. Cheryl Gallant (Conservative) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.Redirects to Competition Bureau instead of committing to an inquiry on rates.we will allow the Competition Bureau to do its work.
14. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids direct support for Energy East by emphasizing sustainability.in the 21st century the only way to get big projects like pipelines built is to do them responsibly and sustainably.
15. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.The statement is not seeking information but prompting a response.we firmly believe that a clean environment and a strong economy go hand in hand.
16. deflected
    EmploymentMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Blames previous government instead of addressing current support for jobs.we know that the only party in the House that has failed Albertans is the Conservative Party.
17. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the yes/no request by referencing the election mandate instead of committing to a debate and vote.The very clear choice was to give this government a mandate to refashion that mission, which all of the ministers and the Prime Minister are engaged in while refashioning the mission into one that is acceptable to Canadians.
18. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids the yes/no question by deferring discussion until after the plan is made public.I would love to talk to my colleague about the plan once it is made public.
19. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer begins addressing EI modernization for job losses but does not provide a timeline or full strategy.we have been working on modernizing the EI system to try to respond to those very people who are losing their jobs because of this crisis in the natural resources sector.
20. answered
    EmploymentMs. Rachael Harder (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly counters the premise by affirming awareness and listing specific actions taken.Our Prime Minister is very much aware of it.
21. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Amarjeet Sohi (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the concern by stating all communities including rural ones will benefit from the investments.All communities are going to benefit from those investments, regardless of where they are situated.
22. partly answered
    FinanceMr. Ron Liepert (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reaffirms the balanced budget commitment but does not address the change in wording from the campaign promise.we will get back to a balanced budget by the end of our term.
23. deflected
    Public Service of CanadaMr. Daniel Blaikie (NDP) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids giving a timeline by emphasizing good faith negotiations and contrasting with the previous government.Unlike the Conservatives, we will not toxify those negotiations by attacking the public service on a continual basis gratuitously.
24. partly answered
    EmploymentMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes ongoing work on EI promises but offers no specific timeline beyond 'as soon as possible.'Those are all measures that we are working on diligently and we will be rolling out as soon as possible.
25. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates policy on mandatory minimums without addressing whether any criminals are not treated leniently.we believe that mandatory minimums should be the exception and not the rule.
26. deflected
    JusticeMr. Michael Cooper (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses sentencing principles and review but avoids addressing the minister's comment or speaking directly to victims.the criminal justice system in the country is about more than retribution.
27. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states actions taken and ongoing communication with Chinese authorities regarding the release.We have communicated how much we disagree with the situation of Mr. Garratt and his wife to the Chinese authorities.
28. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer reiterates a general commitment to religious freedom without explaining the decision to change the office's mandate.Our goal is to improve on the work that was done, not repudiate it.
29. partly answered
    Parks CanadaMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to funding but does not confirm restoring specific Conservative cuts or offsetting revenue loss.We will ensure we have the funds necessary to continue to meet the mandate.
30. deflected
    Human TraffickingMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer lists government initiatives on violence against women but does not address implementing the specific bill or setting a date.We are working with a range of key stakeholders to address this issue, including the launch of a national public inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls
31. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government's appointments instead of addressing the alleged interference with IRB members.the scandal is not on this side of the House; the scandal is on that side of the House.
32. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Mr. Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts blame to prior Conservative appointments rather than explaining the House leader's actions or ethics concerns.at the end of the day, there were questionable appointments that were made by the former Conservative government.
33. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer ignores the specific accusation of witch hunt and pivots to general appointment principles.The new government should have the latitude to make its own appointments.
34. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer outlines consultation process but avoids committing to TPP support or timeline.We will look at this treaty carefully.
35. deflected
    ScienceMs. Marilyn Gladu (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer addresses climate scientists meeting but ignores the zero-consultation claim on listed topics.Very shortly after we formed the government, the Prime Minister hosted our scientists to talk exactly about climate change
36. partly answered
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses ongoing talks and business plan needs without addressing the Alberta-Quebec disparity claim.We believe that any federal investment in that company must be supported by a solid business plan.
37. partly answered
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges importance and states a decision will come in due course but gives no timeline.we are going to make a decision in due course.
38. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Mario Beaulieu (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promises general infrastructure action but does not commit to the requested 50% federal share.We are going to keep our promise.
39. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Dan Albas (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer raises an unrelated clarification on benefits waiting times instead of addressing the standing orders point.I would like to clarify an earlier answer I gave to the House, that our plan is to cut the waiting times for benefits from two weeks to one week