Commons debates motion to end CF-18 combat mission against ISIL

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1. deflected
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer contrasts parties instead of explaining the withdrawal decision.what we are seeing here today and what we saw here yesterday is that there is one party that wants us to take a lot more military action in the fight against ISIS and another party that wants us to take far less.
2. deflected
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer claims ally approval and contrasts parties without addressing the signal sent by withdrawing jets.our allies are pleased with Canada's increased commitment to the coalition against ISIS.
3. deflected
   National DefenceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates the plan and values without engaging the premise that it abandons Canadian values.we are standing in resolve with our allies in a comprehensive whole-of-government approach.
4. misdirected
   FinanceRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer blames previous government and pivots to future investments instead of stating how much more debt will be added.the previous government left us with a deficit this year, as the numbers highlight very clearly.
5. partly answered
   EmploymentRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer expresses sympathy and mentions investments but does not address loss of faith in economic management.we committed to investing in economic growth the likes of which we have not seen for 10 years
6. partly answered
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges job losses and restates commitment to growth while noting need for responsible use of funds.we are looking at how we can help Bombardier, a leading light of the aerospace industry not just in Quebec but in Canada as a whole, in ways that will help the Canadian economy.
7. deflected
   EmploymentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer dismisses rhetoric and restates growth plans without specifying actions on job losses.inflamed rhetoric and shouting is not going to solve the problem.
8. answered
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the mission is no longer combat and explains the shift to training and support.we have ended that combat mission and we are engaged in training and support on the intelligence side
9. deflected
   National DefenceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the non-combat position but pivots to attacking the NDP's overall stance rather than addressing the claimed contradiction.The third opposition party has always opposed engagement of any kind, and the reality is that we know that we need to contribute to the fight against ISIL.
10. answered
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly counters the premise that ISIS is on the run and explains the shift to ground training.the current situation in Iraq is that ISIS is not completely on the run.
11. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific question about beliefs on reasoning versus strikes and instead discusses broader capabilities.with all due respect to the hon. member, the fight against atrocities like ISIL's cannot be won strictly with one capability.
12. partly answered
    National DefenceTony Clement (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the air-strike capacity point but does not engage with the claim about majority Canadian opposition or broken promises.I think my colleague would agree that the vast majority of experts acknowledge that there is no shortage of air strike capabilities among the coalition.
13. answered
    Foreign AffairsTony Clement (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly updates on consular engagement and meetings with advocates regarding the pastor's case.We continue to be engaged in this case, providing consular service to him and his family.
14. deflected
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses aid criteria in general but does not address or condemn the specific education-ministry ceremony mentioned.We control every aspect from A to Z.
15. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms asking the world to recognize Israel but does not confirm that all ministers will raise the issue in every contact with Iran.first, we ask the whole world to recognize Israel.
16. answered
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the consultation process undertaken as promised and upcoming parliamentary debate.on the TPP, we are doing exactly what we promised we would do during the election campaign.
17. deflected
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP for opposing the TPP instead of justifying ratification or addressing the lack of impact assessment.the NDP is opposing the TPP without even having read it or consulted Canadians.
18. deflected
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates the government's plan without providing any deficit figure or addressing the broken promises mentioned.we will be making smart, necessary, and long-overdue investments to grow our economy to make a real difference for the Canadian middle class and those most vulnerable.
19. misdirected
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous Conservative government rather than answering how much of the deficit comes from Liberal spending promises.I will take no advice from the members across the way, who left us with an additional $150 billion worth of debt.
20. deflected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats the government's economic plan without addressing when or how control of the public purse will be regained or responding to the deficit numbers cited.we were elected with a plan to grow the economy, and we have already begun to do so.
21. misdirected
    FinanceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the Conservatives and disputes their surplus claim instead of addressing confidence in the deputy minister or public finances.the only people who believe that the previous Conservative government left a surplus are the Conservatives.
22. answered
    Rail TransportationMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the question on engineer fatigue by stating action taken on a CP complaint and affirming rail safety priority.On the question of fatigue, the member will be glad to know that I have taken action with respect to a complaint that was lodged with CP concerning fatigue of those who are responsible for driving CP trains.
23. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Matthew Dubé (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges ongoing work from prior initiatives but does not commit to a timeline or new plan for rail safety measures.I have examined them, and there is still work to be done.
24. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government's process instead of addressing the double standard on emissions for Canadian versus foreign oil.Had the previous government not spent so much time prejudging the National Energy Board, muzzling climate scientists, ignoring traditional knowledge, and finding ways to short-circuit the process, perhaps major resource projects would carry the confidence of Canadians.
25. deflected
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates policy on sustainability without addressing timeline or Saudi oil comparison.What we are doing is ensuring that all projects that are currently under review will be put through a number of different lenses.
26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer discusses general process and opinions instead of committing to Energy East support.The only way we are going to get a process that carries credibility with Canadians is to ensure that they all have an opportunity to give their views
27. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer pivots to criticizing the previous government's process rather than addressing current support for the project.not the failed process of the previous government that did not get one major pipeline built to tidewater
28. partly answered
    JusticeMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms intent to act on Bill C-452 but provides no timeline for the order in council.I can guarantee that we will quickly take action that is in keeping with our values and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
29. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Randall Garrison (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.Answer confirms Surrey officers but shifts to a new platform fund without restoring the cancelled recruitment fund.our platform included a very useful suggestion for a new fund to work through the provinces and with local police forces
30. deflected
    Natural ResourcesKevin Sorenson (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats sustainability mantra without addressing export barriers or job creation directly.the only way that will be done is if the Canadian people see that the process that takes us to a decision is a credible one
31. misdirected
    Air TransportationMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights Air Canada purchase instead of addressing the blocked Toronto island airport expansion.I am sure that everyone in this chamber, on both sides of the House, is delighted with the news today that Air Canada has decided to purchase 45 airplanes
32. deflected
    EmploymentMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.Answer focuses on past process failures without committing to Energy East or EI improvements for Alberta.The previous government was unable to move natural resources to tidewater, because it continued to follow a process that failed
33. deflected
    Intergovernmental RelationsMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses northern territories and general economic plans without addressing the equalization formula for western provinces.We are going to be making real investments in the Canadian economy through investments in infrastructure, investments that will help people in the middle class and those most vulnerable.
34. partly answered
    PensionsMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The response mentions measures in budget 2016 but does not confirm the specific 10% increase to the guaranteed income supplement.We are also looking toward measures in budget 2016 that will help those Canadians who are currently retired and facing a difficult situation.
35. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to providing tools but does not explain specific intentions or actions regarding detection devices.We are absolutely committed to working with the House to ensure that law enforcement agencies across this country have the tools necessary to keep our communities safe.
36. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Elizabeth May (Green) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response confirms attendance at the signing but omits whether the Prime Minister will attend personally or any new emissions targets.Canada will be attending the signing ceremony in April in New York to move forward on this important landmark historic agreement out of Paris.