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1. answered
   Veterans AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.Answer directly confirms ongoing work on the memorial and addresses the core request for honouring service.Veterans Affairs is working closely with Canadian Heritage to advance this initiative.
2. deflected
   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer pivots to environment-economy talking points instead of addressing the specific organization or visit.unlike the party opposite, we understand that the environment and the economy go together.
3. misdirected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). loaded question.Answer attacks prior Conservative spending rather than addressing the TD report or current borrowing claims.the Conservatives added $150 billion to Canada's national debt and they failed to create growth with that spending.
4. deflected
   Natural ResourcesDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats environment-economy framing and avoids the specific meeting or jobs concern.we believe that the environment and the economy go hand in hand.
5. partly answered
   FinanceDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the inherited deficit and states intent to invest but does not address the $150 billion projection or future taxes.we inherited a deficit from the Conservatives, and economic growth is weak.
6. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.Answer affirms intent to reform EI but does not commit to supporting the specific motion or 360-hour access.we are working very hard to reform an EI system that was modified with a meanspirited purpose
7. deflected
   Employment InsuranceThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). loaded question.Answer restates general review process without addressing the EI fund protection or past Liberal actions.the goal of the system is to hear from Canadians, allow time to look at the changes that are necessary
8. answered
   Forestry IndustryThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.Answer directly states the softwood lumber issue is a priority and describes ongoing work with partners.The softwood lumber issue is an absolute priority for our government.
9. partly answered
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses climate action via provinces but does not confirm satisfaction of the Paris commitment or address the Washington reference.For the first time in our history, we have all the provinces and territories on board to take action against climate change, to meet our international obligations and recognize the importance of putting carbon pricing mechanisms.
10. deflected
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the deficit and spending question to attack Conservatives and restate Liberal plans.We will take no lessons from the Conservatives when it comes to the deficit.
11. misdirected
    FinanceLisa Raitt (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks Conservatives on deficits instead of confirming recession status or addressing StatsCan confidence.we will take no lessons from the Conservatives when it comes to the deficit.
12. partly answered
    Small BusinessMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to reducing burdens on SMEs but does not promise against increasing EI premiums or other specific burdens.We committed to work with small and medium-sized businesses, and we committed to reduce the administrative burden as well as the tax burden on small and medium-sized businesses, and that is exactly what we will do.
13. deflected
    Small BusinessMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the platform and accuses opposition of misinforming rather than addressing the PM's comment or committing to SMEs.We know that members opposite are very good at picking apart words and misinforming Canadians.
14. deflected
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the innovation agenda broadly but does not address canceling the stock options tax increase.We are helping small businesses scale up and grow.
15. answered
    TaxationPierre Poilievre (Conservative) asked Mr. François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses stock options as compensation and confirms concerns will be considered in budget 2016.Those concerns and issues have been heard and will be considered as we work on budget 2016.
16. partly answered
    International TradeMs. Tracey Ramsey (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms a vote and examination of TPP but does not provide the cost-benefit analysis or detail consultations.We committed, during the election campaign, to have a transparent and open examination of the TPP and the provisions within it, which we are undertaking.
17. deflected
    International TradeMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises CETA generally without explaining how environmental laws are protected from challenges.CETA is a very good example of that, how we can protect the environment and also grow our economy.
18. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states intent to move the project forward but provides no firm commitment or timeline.In our work with Canadian Heritage, we will continue to work closely with the men and women involved in both that theatre and otherwise to move forward on this project in a timely manner.
19. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Alupa Clarke (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior government's record instead of addressing the budget commitment for memorials.the Conservative government demonstrated its commitment to recognizing the sacrifices of our Canadian Armed Forces by closing nine Veterans Affairs offices and by cutting 800 front-line workers.
20. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the government's approach and criticizes the prior government without confirming or denying cancellation of the memorial.His government could not get it done in 10 years. However, we will get it done.
21. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes general commitment to commemoration while attacking the previous minister rather than addressing consultations or cancellation.We will not continue with the Fantino follies of the last 10 years and will do things better on this side of the House.
22. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Georgina Jolibois (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer confirms ongoing work and correspondence but does not specify immediate urgent action or new investments.I will continue to work with her to address these needs.
23. answered
    Indigenous AffairsMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly commits to investments in education and social infrastructure to support young people in such communities.We are committed to making investments in education and in the social infrastructure that will allow those young people to have hope.
24. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly assures that the caregiver program will remain an important part of immigration efforts without cuts implied.The House can be assured that this program will remain an important part of what we do in terms of immigration.
25. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the delay and general content but does not assure no cuts to the federal skilled worker program.While I cannot comment on the numbers yet, the report will produce a large number of additional refugees—I think we all know that—but it will also do justice to caregivers, to economic immigrants, and to the family class, all of which need our support.
26. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPeter Van Loan (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the question by criticizing the previous government's census decision instead of addressing the citizenship guide.one of the worst things that party did was to abolish the long-form census.
27. partly answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipPeter Van Loan (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the revision of the document but does not engage with the loaded premise of a war on history.We are in the process of revising this document to make it a little less political.
28. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMs. Karine Trudel (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer states priorities but does not specify what the government will put on the table in negotiations.What we want is stable, fair, and equitable access to the U.S. market for the softwood lumber industry in Quebec and the rest of Canada.
29. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Richard Cannings (NDP) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer repeats general goals but does not address whether concessions will be refused.We are going to ensure that we have stable, fair, and equitable access to the American market.
30. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesMr. John Barlow (Conservative) asked Ms. Kim Rudd (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous government rather than addressing the Prime Minister's meetings.In 2012, the previous government stated that environmental groups threaten to hijack our regulatory system to achieve their radical ideological agenda.
31. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states general intentions but does not address the focus on the Prime Minister's outfit or seriousness.We have consulted. We are working with our partners to find a constructive solution moving forward with our partners both in the United States and in Canada.
32. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Todd Doherty (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.The answer repeats consultation points but does not address the Prime Minister's focus or fighting for jobs.Since this government took over on October 19, the Prime Minister and the Minister of International Trade have used every single opportunity they have had to consult with our American partners and to consult with Canadians.
33. deflected
    Public SafetyPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). loaded question.The answer states general counter-radicalization plans without addressing the specific hiring or oversight question.we will work with provinces, communities, and organizations across the country to develop a new system of community outreach and effective counter-radicalization initiatives in order to make sure that we build strong individuals in strong communities, defending the very best of Canadian values.
34. partly answered
    CBC/Radio-CanadaMr. Pierre Nantel (NDP) asked Mélanie Joly (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the building's importance and calls for consultations but does not address the moratorium request.I certainly want to make sure that Radio-Canada management holds proper consultations that include Montreal elected officials as well as the employees and the unions.
35. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Garnett Genuis (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses strengthening religious minority protections in general without committing to keeping the Office of Religious Freedom open.whatever structure will be put in place, it will be to strengthen the protection of religious minorities around the world, as the one my hon. colleague mentioned.
36. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes awareness of Quebec's changes and efforts toward a solution but does not confirm action during the Washington visit.We are in the process of building bridges and using all the means at our disposal to find a fair and equitable solution to ensure stable access to the American market.
37. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Simon Marcil (Bloc) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms ongoing efforts on stable U.S. market access but does not address standing up for the industry or the specific NAFTA demand.I can assure the hon. member that since being elected in October, the Prime Minister and the Minister of International Trade have taken every opportunity to move forward on this issue and inform our U.S. partners of our position in order to ensure that we will have stable access to the U.S. market.
38. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Louis Plamondon (Bloc) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms rail safety priority and notes prior measures but does not commit to real-time updates or immediate DOT-111 bans.I can say that we are currently examining the topic of rail safety in order to enhance safety and reassure Canadians.