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1. deflected
   Democratic ReformMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes consultation without addressing the referendum request.I am asking our colleagues in the House of Commons to engage in this process, not to presume the outcome yet, and to let us work together to ensure that Canadians support our electoral reforms.
2. misdirected
   National DefenceMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the fighter jet program status but ignores the jobs and referendum points raised.I just wanted to point out to the honourable member that the Government of Canada has not withdrawn from the joint strike fighter program.
3. answered
   Foreign AffairsMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the government's position on recognizing genocide via investigation.Official recognition of genocide is to be done by a credible judicial process following a proper international investigation.
4. partly answered
   National DefenceMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the mixed fleet and commitments but does not explain the rationale for the interim solution.Today, we are risk-managing a gap between our NORAD commitments and our NATO commitments, in part because we inherited a bit of a mess from the previous government.
5. answered
   National DefenceMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the decision based on the limited number of operational CF-18s.
6. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Ms. Kamal Khera (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives general program statistics without addressing the specific interference claims.Nearly 99% of pharmacy claims and 90% of the dental claims were approved, and more than 90% of the pharmacy claims were approved instantly at the point of the sale.
7. deflected
   Physician-Assisted DyingMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the bill's balance without addressing amendments or court rulings.we believe that we have struck the right balance in Bill C-14 between protecting the vulnerable and the conscience rights of health care professionals, and also providing access to medical assistance in dying and protecting personal autonomy.
8. deflected
   Physician-Assisted DyingMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the current bill without addressing the Senate amendment or charter compliance.An amendment that removes the reasonably foreseeable criterion will jeopardize the delicate careful balance we have struck in Bill C-14
9. deflected
   Physician-Assisted DyingMs. Ruth Ellen Brosseau (NDP) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). rhetorical question.Answer discusses bill balance instead of addressing the accusation about process and broken promises.we believe that this bill is the best approach to guarantee that the rights of dying patients are respected
10. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer promotes committee process but avoids directly answering whether a referendum will be held.We are taking this job seriously. We are calling on our colleagues on all sides of the House to join us
11. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Scott Reid (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer calls for working together without confirming or denying a referendum after the committee stage.We will not proceed without the broad support of Canadians.
12. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). loaded question.Answer repeats consultation talking points and ignores the referendum demand and timeline criticism.We are asking for all members of the House to work together with us on making sure that we come up with the best reforms
13. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). loaded question.Answer corrects math on vote share and restates process without addressing lack of consultation or referendum.the Liberal Party was not the only party that ran on electoral reform, so perhaps the hon. member could redo his math.
14. misdirected
    Democratic ReformMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer attacks the member's trust in politicians instead of addressing the referendum request.I wonder if she put that as a slogan in her last campaign when she asked her constituents to vote for her.
15. deflected
    Democratic ReformMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Mr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal). substantive question.Answer emphasizes committee work and broad support without committing to a referendum.We are working together. We are extending a hand to opposition members to work together with us
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Gord Johns (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the case and states commitment to consultation but does not provide the legal basis requested.we acknowledge the case that has been presented here. We recognize the rights of indigenous people across the country.
17. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Guy Caron (NDP) asked Mr. Serge Cormier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer describes the ongoing review process but does not state whether the policy will be eliminated.Until the report is published later in June, the last in, first out policy is suspended.
18. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists government actions instead of addressing the refusal to label ISIS actions as genocide.I would like to remind the hon. member that we are doing more to fight ISIL and more to secure a lasting and stable future for the region than the party of the member opposite has ever done.
19. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Dean Allison (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends re-engagement with Iran but does not address the specific court ruling or the professor's detention.Canada's severing of ties with Iran helped no one.
20. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer condemns atrocities and notes the seriousness of genocide recognition but avoids committing to the label.Official recognition of genocide is a serious matter.
21. answered
    National DefenceMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly confirms receipt of the NATO request and states it is under active review.We have a considerable number of military people over in that part of the world, and this request is being actively reviewed as we speak.
22. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Erin Weir (NDP) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as based on gossip rather than addressing the lack of an open competition.Therefore, the question is based upon gossip and rumour, and wherever else the hon. member gets his source of information.
23. partly answered
    Status of WomenMs. Sheila Malcolmson (NDP) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms commitment to pay equity but does not commit to tabling legislation by the end of 2016.We are going to review the recommendations very carefully.
24. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer lists general investments without addressing the specific Dene land claim or Jordan's Principle.We have made historic investments to right the wrongs in the treatment of indigenous people.
25. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives general commitments on land claims without addressing the Dene claim status or committing to a personal meeting.We will work with all groups in our country to help them resolve land claims, to help them move forward, and to help them have a better life in a country we love.
26. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights job creation but ignores the question about Liberal MPs failing to stand up for the industry.We need to bring net new aerospace jobs to Winnipeg in the long run.
27. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMr. Luc Berthold (Conservative) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.The answer restates modernization goals without addressing the accusation of misleading the senator or acknowledging error on Bill C-10.This would continue to reinforce our expectation that Air Canada has aircraft maintenance undertaken in Quebec, Manitoba, and Ontario.
28. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms support for the UN declaration but avoids stating whether the government will support Bill C-262.Therefore, consultation is always a requirement.
29. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMs. Jenny Kwan (NDP) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer emphasizes cost savings but does not address repurposing the bases for homeless shelters.The fact that we did not need them meant that the government saved tens of millions of dollars.
30. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Matt Jeneroux (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer promotes carbon pricing benefits without answering when the government will stop threatening families with the tax.It makes great economic sense.
31. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly explains the delay as due to new information on salmon impacts and ongoing work with the proponent.The proponent brought significant new information that raises concerns, including on the impact on salmon.
32. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Chris Warkentin (Conservative) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing work and excitement about partnerships but gives no specific commitment to expand the centre.I am excited by the idea of working with our partners to find ways to improve bee health.
33. answered
    JusticeMr. Arnold Viersen (Conservative) asked Mr. Sean Casey (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms a plan exists within the ongoing Criminal Code review.yes, indeed, the problem of human trafficking is a scourge on our society.
34. partly answered
    Veterans AffairsMr. Tom Lukiwski (Conservative) asked Kent Hehr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the general appeal process but does not address the specific veteran's case or the accusation of inaction.What we have done is that when a veteran believes his claim has been incorrectly assessed, we have set up an independent review process
35. deflected
    Dairy IndustryMr. Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc) asked Mr. Jean-Claude Poissant (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates government support for supply management without addressing the diafiltered milk issue or U.S. pressure.This is the government that set up supply management, and it is the government that will continue defending it.
36. answered
    Foreign InvestmentMr. Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the approval rationale and lists the binding commitments made by Lowe's.Lowe's made firm commitments to Canada.
37. partly answered
    Mining IndustryMs. Monique Pauzé (Bloc) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). substantive question.The answer mentions consultations and meetings with the CSR counsellor but does not commit to creating an ombudsman position.We have met with the corporate social responsibility counsellor to find ways to strengthen his role.