NDP motion seeks universal 360-hour employment insurance threshold

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1. deflected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer ignores incoherence claims and pivots to past surplus and Liberal plan.What did it do with that surplus? It turned it into a $150-billion debt.
2. deflected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Answer avoids broken-promise and borrowing questions by restating infrastructure and benefit plans.We have a plan and we will remain committed to that plan.
3. deflected
   TaxationRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the imposed carbon tax question by citing external supporters instead of addressing provincial choice.we were very clear when we were elected that we would take real action to tackle climate change, unlike the previous government.
4. misdirected
   FinanceMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer attacks the alternative scenario rather than addressing the broken deficit promise or apology request.Imagine the alternative: the opposition parties would be making budget cuts at the worst possible time.
5. deflected
   FinanceMaxime Bernier (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Answer reframes debt concerns as justification for stimulus without explaining how added debt creates wealth.We will stimulate the economy, create jobs, and put Canada back on the right path.
6. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the crisis and mentions partners but does not commit to meeting leaders or a specific plan.Federal, provincial, and first nation partners are working strongly together to address these complex issues of mental illness and suicide
7. partly answered
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer notes nation-to-nation commitment but avoids specific funding gap closure or immediate meeting pledge.Our government is working with our partners everywhere in Canada, including provincial and territorial governments, to provide effective, sustainable, and inclusive services to our indigenous communities.
8. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Answer recognizes challenges but gives no budget commitment to equalize health services.Our government is working closely with the provinces, territories, municipalities, and first nations to significantly and seriously improve living conditions in our indigenous communities.
9. deflected
   Democratic ReformMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Maryam Monsef (Liberal). substantive question.The response discusses consensus and conversations but does not address the proposed committee.We look forward to engaging in a meaningful conversation with Canadians that will ensure that all voices are heard.
10. deflected
    TaxationLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes the government's plan without addressing the specific question on federal costs for Ontario taxes.This government has a plan for the middle class.
11. misdirected
    TaxationLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The response attacks the previous government instead of addressing the carbon tax question.the one thing we will never take is lessons from the previous government about deficits.
12. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims openness but avoids confirming any meeting or specific regional plan.
13. deflected
    The EnvironmentEd Fast (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The response defends the election mandate and cites a quote without addressing the carbon tax abandonment request.in the last election, we were elected to tackle climate change.
14. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer indicates the credit is under consideration but does not confirm continuation or expansion.Industry groups have stressed the importance of renewing the mineral exploration tax credit, and we are considering it as the upcoming budget approaches.
15. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.The response shifts to the innovation agenda without addressing the revenue impact of the stock option tax change.When I talk to those businesses, they are very supportive of our innovation agenda.
16. answered
    JusticeMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies the ruling's scope regarding medical marijuana.This ruling in no way affects the existing criminal prohibition on the possession, production, and trafficking of marijuana for non-medical purposes.
17. answered
    JusticeMr. Murray Rankin (NDP) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the government's plan to legalize and regulate rather than pursuing immediate decriminalization.We have a very clear plan to legalize, regulate, and restrict the access to marijuana.
18. deflected
    JusticeK. Kellie Leitch (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses medical access instead of the requested appeal or protection from recreational use.it is vitally important that those who need marijuana for medical use as prescribed by a medical professional have access to it.
19. answered
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Mr. Bill Blair (Liberal). substantive question.The answer outlines the regulatory plan to protect children as requested.
20. deflected
    Physician-Assisted DyingMr. Colin Carrie (Conservative) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses the committee report without addressing protection for seniors with dementia.We will be examining this report closely as the government crafts an appropriate legislative response to the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling
21. partly answered
    Physician-Assisted DyingMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges next steps but does not confirm or deny opening access for minors.There are still many steps to take, including the debates in this place, in committee and in the Senate.
22. answered
    National DefenceMr. Erin Weir (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly explains the industrial benefits and lack of purchase commitment.part of the program, as the member knows from the previous government, is the industrial benefits that it also brings.
23. answered
    National DefenceMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the industrial benefits and lack of purchase commitment.Being part of this program brings industrial benefits for Canadian companies, and being part of the program does not commit Canada to buy the F-35.
24. answered
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms adherence to Ethics Commissioner advice on recusal.the Minister of Justice will meticulously follow all of the advice she is given by the Ethics Commissioner.
25. deflected
    EthicsMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the question as smears rather than addressing the alleged conflict of interest.what would be helpful would be if the members opposite put an end to the drive-by smears.
26. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the minister and insults the asker instead of addressing the lobbying conflict.The member is clearly struggling with a very basic concept.
27. misdirected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Hunter Tootoo (Liberal). loaded question.The answer changes the subject to unrelated meetings and a book reference instead of addressing the ethical screen issue.the member opposite seems to be a fan of Phoebe Gilman's book, Something from Nothing
28. partly answered
    Gasoline PricesMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the concern and offers to work together but does not address the specific proposal for an ombudsman.I look forward to working with the member opposite in finding a solution to make sure consumers are not being gouged
29. deflected
    Canadian Coast GuardMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Hunter Tootoo (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states the plan is moving forward without waiting for the committee as requested.We are moving forward with that plan, the equipment is working, and the committee members will do their work
30. misdirected
    EthicsMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Hunter Tootoo (Liberal). loaded question.The answer again references a book and lists meetings instead of addressing the ethical screen and ties to Irving.there is another fan of Phoebe Gilman's book, Something from Nothing
31. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the comprehensive plan and consultation but does not specify countries or justify lack of parliamentary consent.We were taking a reasoned approach, and that was why it was a comprehensive plan.
32. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general threat monitoring without addressing the specific Libya deployment or Boko Haram concern.our government and our security forces will always look at threats around the world, not just Libya and other places.
33. partly answered
    TransportMrs. Kelly Block (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Describes tabling and future consultations but does not specify how the report will be used to create jobs.We will also be consulting stakeholders throughout the rest of this year.
34. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.Acknowledges issues and mentions consultations but provides no concrete actions to protect jobs.we will also continue to consult in order to ensure—
35. misdirected
    TransportMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Begins by calling the asker confused and shifts focus to defending the process rather than timelines for rail access.my hon. colleague is a bit confused, so let me clarify it for him.
36. partly answered
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). loaded question.Recognizes importance and notes ongoing talks but offers no justification for perceived indifference or specific plans.We are in talks with Bombardier.
37. deflected
    Air CanadaMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Praises the deal and future benefits without addressing enforcement of the existing law on fleet maintenance.
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Luc Thériault (Bloc) asked Wayne Easter (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response ignores the motion entirely and raises an unrelated fiscal point.the "Fiscal Monitor" is a snapshot in time, and does not give the fiscal situation—
39. answered
    Business of the HouseMr. Andrew Scheer (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.Directly lists the planned business for the coming days and week.this afternoon we will continue with debate on the opposition motion that we began this morning.