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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the carbon tax and CPP questions to promote unrelated tax cuts.That is exactly the reason we decided to lower taxes on nine million middle-class Canadians.
2. deflected
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids job and debt concerns by restating investment talking points.What we have said to Canadians is that we are going to take what is the best balance sheet among the G7 countries and are going to make investments in their future.
3. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the complexity and planning but not whether the mission is worth the risk.This is why I took retired lieutenant-general Roméo Dallaire with me on my five-country trip to Africa, to learn about the complexities.
4. misdirected
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's pessimism instead of addressing the UN seat motive.Canadians rejected this type of pessimism in the last federal election.
5. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges debate but does not commit to a House vote on deployment.our government is committed to actively contributing to greater security and peace in the world, and we welcome a healthy debate both in the House and with Canadians.
6. answered
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses health funding and confirms no cuts while increasing transfers.There will be no cuts to health.
7. answered
   HealthThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains the approach as real change through innovation investments beyond transfers.However, what Canadians want are investments in innovation.
8. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the nuclear disarmament stance with a pragmatic approach but does not confirm a vote reversal.We will be at the table in Geneva and again in Japan with our G7 allies, working together for the elimination of nuclear weapons.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer criticizes Harper targets instead of addressing whether ratification uses the same ones.the Harper targets were fake targets.
10. deflected
    FinanceDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.Answer discusses tax cuts and benefits but avoids any timeline or plan for balanced budget.we know that Canada's middle class is struggling and that investments are needed immediately.
11. partly answered
    Softwood LumberDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Mr. David Lametti (Liberal). loaded question.Answer confirms ongoing negotiations and desire for a good deal, addressing the call for negotiation.We are in the midst of serious negotiations on this issue.
12. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer promotes carbon pricing benefits without addressing the specific threat to raise B.C.'s tax.We understand that carbon pricing is the most efficient way to reduce emissions and to foster innovation.
13. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Mark Strahl (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer cites CEO quotes on carbon pricing instead of responding to job and investment threats in B.C.We think climate change is happening.
14. deflected
    The EnvironmentCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer emphasizes meetings and action on climate change without addressing premiers' opposition.Canadians expect us to act on climate change, because we are the first generation to feel the impact
15. deflected
    The EnvironmentCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.Answer highlights discussions with provinces but sidesteps the claim of ignoring premiers and rural Canadians.
16. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Romeo Saganash (NDP) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). loaded question.Answer states commitment to review and reform services, addressing the discrimination and compliance issue.Canada is committed to reviewing child and family services on reserves and partnering with first nations to reform those services.
17. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the health benefits program generally but ignores the tribunal orders, denial rates, and court spending.We will find ways to make sure that the care is there for the people who need it.
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer praises Alberta's carbon pricing but does not address the federal imposition or job impacts raised.I am very proud of the leadership of the Alberta government that brought in a price on carbon, because it recognizes that it is the best way to reduce pollution and also to foster innovation.
19. misdirected
    The EnvironmentJason Kenney (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's beliefs on climate change instead of addressing the recession or federalism concerns.I am very surprised by the member opposite, who I thought would believe in free market economics and would understand that carbon pricing is a market mechanism that is the best way to reduce carbon pollution and innovate, but perhaps he does not believe in climate change, and that might be the problem.
20. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer highlights the Vancouver declaration but sidesteps the attacks on premiers and provincial opposition.All of the premiers stepped up with the Prime Minister in the Vancouver declaration and said that they were committed to meeting our international obligations, so that is what we are doing.
21. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer explains carbon pricing benefits but avoids the specific targeting of rural and agricultural areas.Take the example of B.C. It has a carbon tax. It is revenue neutral; it gives money back to the consumers.
22. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ralph Goodale (Liberal). substantive question.The answer references past commissions and new legislation but does not confirm an investigation into the new allegations.Those commissions made important recommendations. Some of those recommendations have been implemented.
23. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Hélène Laverdière (NDP) asked Ms. Pam Goldsmith-Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly addresses strengthening export controls and consulting on legislation.we are committed to strengthening Canada's export controls, something the former government failed to do.
24. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes transparency efforts but does not commit to a House debate and vote on the mission.As we get more information, I look forward to having a healthy debate.
25. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer evades the accusation of misleading Canadians and the call for a vote by emphasizing due diligence instead.However, we cannot put the cart before the horse.
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses the minister's trip and consultations but ignores the request for a parliamentary debate and vote.However, a lot of work needs to be done.
27. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges complexity and promises future debate but does not commit to a vote.When we have all the information, we will present it to Canadians and to the House for debate.
28. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's record rather than addressing the claim of backtracking on promises.The Harper government had absolutely no plan to reach the target.
29. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly acknowledges the problem and states ongoing work with another minister to resolve it.That is why I am working with my colleague, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness , to find a solution to this problem.
30. deflected
    Government AdvertisingMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer denies TV ads and pivots to town halls while attacking the opposition's record instead of naming third parties.Unfortunately, the Conservatives have had three.
31. misdirected
    Government AdvertisingMr. Blake Richards (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing the Conservative critic and urging participation rather than addressing the referendum or third-party deals.I would say to the Conservatives that it is the time to put forward ideas, to work with us, to improve our democracy
32. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Gérard Deltell (Conservative) asked Mr. Mark Holland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer ignores the sponsorship scandal reference and referendum demand, instead calling for general participation in consultations.I want to encourage the Conservative Party to participate, along with the other parties and the Liberal Party, in consultations that will be held across Canada
33. partly answered
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses the appointment process without confirming adherence to the constitutional convention for Atlantic representation.No decision has been made, but we are confident that we will appoint a diverse, functionally bilingual, high-calibre jurist to the Supreme Court of Canada.
34. deflected
    Statistics CanadaMr. Kennedy Stewart (NDP) asked Mr. Greg Fergus (Liberal). loaded question.The response thanks the statistician and discusses the census but avoids addressing the resignation and independence breach.Our government remains committed to reinforcing the independence of Stats Canada.
35. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked Harjit S. Sajjan (Liberal). loaded question.The answer focuses on needing more information for peace operations without explaining why no vote.Once we have better information, we will be presenting this to Canadians, as we have done, moving forward.
36. deflected
    HealthMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The response emphasizes general commitment to health care without addressing the planned cuts to Quebec transfers.The government has renewed its commitment by restoring federal leadership on health and championing a national vision that upholds the principles laid out in the Canada Health Act, including universality and accessibility.
37. answered
    Status of WomenMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). rhetorical question.The answer explains the government's approach to respecting community rules while supporting equality, directly responding to the hypothetical.We will visit with people in ways that are appropriate for their communities, whether it is a military community, a religious community, or an indigenous community.
38. answered
    Status of WomenMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Patty Hajdu (Liberal). rhetorical question.The response justifies the visit by linking it to respecting community-determined rules as part of feminism.When we respect communities, and the faith of communities, and we meet them in a place where they have determined the rules of engagement, that is exactly what we believe in when we support feminism in our country.