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1. deflected
   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to personal leadership and instead restates general policy goals.the kind of leadership Canadians expect is the kind of leadership they had not had for 10 years, a government that understands that we need to grow the economy for the middle class and protect and sustain the environment at the same time.
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   Natural ResourcesRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer sidesteps the call for shovels in the ground by repeating economic and environmental talking points.after 10 years of failed policies on growth that consisted mostly of tax breaks for the wealthiest Canadians, we are actually working to draw in global investment
3. misdirected
   EmploymentRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous government's record instead of addressing whether current spending created jobs.in the last election, Canadians had a choice between a government that for 10 years was unable to create the kind of growth for Canadians that middle-class Canadians needed
4. misdirected
   EmploymentRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing Conservatives rather than responding to the request to stop spending and focus on jobs.the members opposite continue to not understand the lessons Canadians shared with them in the last election.
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   EmploymentRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the question on job creation and instead contrasts past and present policies.after 10 years under the reign of a government with the worst record in economic growth since R. B. Bennett and the Great Depression
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   Indigenous AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer defends the consultation process without addressing the distance of the announcement or opposition from first nations.we have always understood that in order to create the kind of government that people want, we need to both grow the economy and protect the environment.
7. partly answered
   Natural ResourcesThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the lack of a plan to reduce GHGs but does not directly tackle the pipeline approval question.The problem is that, for a long time, previous governments, including Liberal governments, had plenty of targets, but no solid plan to reach them.
8. answered
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly states the commitment to sign the arms trade treaty and work with members on transparency.we have been very clear. We believe that we need to demonstrate more transparency and rigour when it comes to the sale of arms on the international market.
9. deflected
   Foreign AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer promotes signing the arms trade treaty but never addresses the request for a parliamentary committee on arms sales.That is why we have committed to demonstrating a higher level of transparency and openness, and why we have agreed to sign on to the arms trade treaty.
10. partly answered
    HealthDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes upcoming meetings and funding increases but sidesteps the core issue of conditions on transfers and provincial jurisdiction.I will be meeting with all my provincial and territorial counterparts over the next few weeks.
11. partly answered
    HealthDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer affirms respect for provincial jurisdiction over health care but does not commit to removing conditions or altering the approach.I respect that they deliver excellent care and have jurisdiction over that.
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    Government ExpendituresMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous government's record instead of clarifying who was briefed on the relocation expenses.We are also aware that under the previous Conservative government, there were ministerial staffers reimbursed, in some cases, for $90,000 worth of moving expenses.
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    Government ExpendituresMrs. Karen Vecchio (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer again pivots to criticizing the prior Conservative policy rather than addressing leadership on current entitlements.I would remind the hon. member, who was, I believe, a caucus member previously, that under the Conservatives, there were staff members who were reimbursed for moving expenses in excess of $90,000.
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    Government ExpendituresMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Scott Brison (Liberal). substantive question.The answer claims Brookfield clarified its statement but avoids confirming whether the PMO was truthful about briefings.Brookfield has clarified its comments and have confirmed that members of the Prime Minister's staff were consistent with the truth.
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    Government ExpendituresMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner and quotes a former Conservative staffer instead of resolving the briefing contradiction.My friend knows very well that Brookfield has apologized for that erroneous information.
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    HealthMs. Brigitte Sansoucy (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer stresses increased transfers and future meetings but does not address scrapping the cuts or negotiating in good faith.There will be no cuts to health care.
17. answered
    HealthMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). loaded question.The answer directly refutes the comparison and confirms new negotiations are underway unlike the prior government.I have been given direction from the Prime Minister to negotiate a new health accord with the provinces and territories.
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    Government ExpendituresMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer avoids the expenses question by attacking the opposition and referencing a past chief of staff.We know how faithfully our friends across the way followed the orders of Mr. Harper's chief of staff, Guy Giorno.
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    Government ExpendituresMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Dominic LeBlanc (Liberal). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the query on hidden expenses by quoting a former official on the program's purpose.The federal relocation program—which applies to hundreds of moves annually, including moves by employees of government, military and RCMP—exists for a very good reason.
20. answered
    Government ExpendituresMr. Larry Miller (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the memory lapse claim by confirming proactive disclosure nine months prior and immediate correction.Quite the opposite of what the member just said, it was nine long months ago that we recorded this expense through proactive disclosure.
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    Government ExpendituresMr. Larry Miller (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly justifies the expense as standard policy and reiterates prior disclosure.I would certainly say it is entirely appropriate that when one hires a staff person or a consultant and the person is in Thailand, yes the government pays for the transport of that individual to Ottawa and for the relevant hotel expenses.
22. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. Pierre-Luc Dusseault (NDP) asked Diane Lebouthillier (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the consultation launch but ignores the request to halt ongoing investigations.I am proud to have announced the official launch of our consultations to clarify charitable organizations' involvement in political activities.
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    Indigenous AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates general commitment to justice without addressing the specific court fight or ministers' conflicting statements.We uphold the Indian residential school settlement process, and members know that.
24. answered
    JusticeRob Nicholson (Conservative) asked Jody Wilson-Raybould (Liberal). loaded question.The answer explains the new appointment process and affirms commitment to regional representation without guaranteeing it.We are committed to respecting the custom of regional representation, functional bilingualism, diversity, and ensuring that we have the highest calibre of jurist to be the next Supreme Court of Canada justice.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Alain Rayes (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer clarifies terminology instead of addressing the claimed contradiction between officials.There is a huge difference between discussions and negotiations.
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    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). loaded question.The answer congratulates the asker on word choice rather than resolving the contradiction raised.I also want to congratulate him that he has seen the light, because now he speaks about discussions.
27. answered
    Foreign AffairsPeter Kent (Conservative) asked Stéphane Dion (Liberal). substantive question.The answer directly affirms agreement and reads the government's condemning declaration on the missile.In a nutshell, the declaration clearly condemns it.
28. partly answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Ms. Kate Young (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses data sharing but does not engage the request to strengthen regulations or assessments.That is why the minister issued protective direction no. 36, delivering on our commitment to share more data with communities and first responders.
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    Rail TransportationMs. Linda Duncan (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The answer discusses interim principles and one project but ignores the call for mandatory assessments on rail.These principles were actually used to engage indigenous peoples, who will now be part of environmental assessments of the Pacific NorthWest LNG project.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends the approval process but does not address why conditions were added or unemployment impacts.Those 190 conditions are consistent with that, because we need to make sure that any resources developed are done in a sustainable way.
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    Natural ResourcesMr. Bob Zimmer (Conservative) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). loaded question.The answer defends conditions and job creation but avoids explaining why they might prevent construction.I am very proud that this project will create over 5,000 good, middle-class jobs, including union jobs.
32. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Shannon Stubbs (Conservative) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes projects are judged individually and cites job creation but does not address other pending projects.each of these projects will be judged on its own merits.
33. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Bernard Généreux (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the report and promises consideration but offers no concrete immediate plan to equalize costs.We received yesterday's report and will give it very serious consideration.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Wayne Stetski (NDP) asked Catherine McKenna (Liberal). substantive question.The response describes the UNESCO mission without addressing collaborative protection measures or preventing endangered status.Reactive monitoring missions are carried out around the world as an act of due diligence to assess potential threats to the outstanding universal value of world heritage sites.
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    LabourMr. Bev Shipley (Conservative) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer stresses compliance with the labour code and mentions working with the owner but does not address granting an exemption.However, companies must respect the Canada Labour Code and it is our duty to ensure the health and safety of workers across Canada.
36. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsHunter Tootoo (Independent) asked Ms. Yvonne Jones (Liberal). substantive question.The response details one housing investment for Nunavut but does not specify timelines or funding approach for all groups mentioned.This year we announced a $178-million investment into Inuit housing, of which $78 million will go to Inuit in Nunavut.