Commons spends half day debating Canada pension plan changes

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1. partly answered
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer commits to bringing Yazidi refugees but avoids specifying numbers or the 120-day timeline.I am pleased to see Nadia again today and reassure her that in the coming months we are committed to bringing in vulnerable Yazidi refugees.
2. deflected
   Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The response reiterates refugee commitments without addressing safe zones.That is also why we are committed to bringing in Yazidi refugees in the coming months.
3. partly answered
   International TradeRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses progress on CETA but sidesteps the call to personally travel to finalize it.We look forward to having a positive resolution in the coming days.
4. partly answered
   The EconomyRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Responds only to the visit part while ignoring policy criticisms.as I have for many years, I will continue to visit Alberta very often and all corners of the country.
5. deflected
   EthicsRona Ambrose (Conservative) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Defends the government's approach without directly addressing the specific fundraisers mentioned.In terms of fundraising, we will always follow all the rules and all the laws in place.
6. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Emphasizes rule-following without addressing the specific accusation about his fundraisers.The rules in place ensure that when those rules are followed, there are no ethical breaches.
7. deflected
   EthicsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). loaded question.Reiterates adherence to donation limits without committing to ending the practice.That is why money does not influence our decisions as the government or as parliamentarians.
8. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.Defers to provincial responsibility instead of committing to federal action.We have confidence in our provinces in this confederation.
9. deflected
   Indigenous AffairsThomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Justin Trudeau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer gives general principles on indigenous relations but avoids any specific action on methyl mercury.That is why we are ensuring that the province continues to consult and engage on this project with the full respect that we all expect will be shown towards indigenous peoples in this country.
10. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer ignores the question about eliminating the Quebec regional minister and pivots to general team praise.we have a strong team of 40 members from everywhere across the province who are working hard for Quebec.
11. partly answered
    Regional Economic DevelopmentDenis Lebel (Conservative) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses regional investment but does not respond to the softwood lumber deal question.That is why we have invested over $300 million in the regional economic development agency, to invest in all regions throughout Quebec.
12. misdirected
    International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise about adulthood instead of addressing the CETA negotiation question.For any member to infer that any other member is not an adult diminishes us all.
13. deflected
    International TradeGerry Ritz (Conservative) asked Chrystia Freeland (Liberal). substantive question.The answer quotes external praise but avoids committing the Prime Minister to travel or action on CETA.If the Conservatives really support CETA, maybe they should be adults and get behind this.
14. deflected
    Small BusinessCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer discusses general support for Canadians but ignores the access and consultation criticism.We know that the challenges of globalization and technological change are real.
15. deflected
    Small BusinessCandice Bergen (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The answer emphasizes broad consultations without addressing small business tax or job concerns.We absolutely recognize that listening to Canadians is critically important.
16. partly answered
    Youth EmploymentMs. Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP) asked MaryAnn Mihychuk (Liberal). substantive question.The answer notes investments in skills and an expert panel but cuts off before fully detailing action on precarious employment.
17. deflected
    Youth EmploymentMs. Niki Ashton (NDP) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). loaded question.The response promotes the government's agenda without addressing the question about recognizing policy impacts or the forum invitation.We are working on strategies to ensure that we help people to get the skills, training, and retraining that will allow them to face up to the economy of today so they can be successful not only today but in the future.
18. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids specifying which classes have access by redirecting to rules and consultations.There are open and transparent pre-budget consultations, and there is lawful fundraising.
19. deflected
    EthicsMr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). substantive question.Reiterates access for all without addressing influence on economic direction.all Canadians have access to our government.
20. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Rejects the premise and attacks the opposition instead of answering.first, I reject the premise of the question.
21. deflected
    EthicsMr. Blaine Calkins (Conservative) asked Bardish Chagger (Liberal). loaded question.Repeats talking points about rules and attacks Conservatives rather than addressing the specific events.The reason they are being so noisy is that they do not want to hear what is happening, because we are following the rules, and to act otherwise is just unjust, something the Conservatives are very good at doing.
22. partly answered
    Air TransportationMr. Robert Aubin (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses the question by stating they are examining but have not decided.We are studying all these recommendations while maintaining the priority of protecting consumers' and Canadians' interests with respect to airports, airlines, and what is important to them.
23. partly answered
    HousingMs. Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP) asked Jean-Yves Duclos (Liberal). substantive question.Discusses short-term investments and commitment to long-term but no specific plan detailed.In the March 2016 budget, we announced major investments to meet short-term needs.
24. deflected
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.Shifts focus to broader refugee support and Syria rather than addressing Yazidi identification methods.When we look around the world, we can be pleased, although we have some differences, that we have come together on these two important refugee issues, and we will work to get the job done.
25. answered
    Immigration, Refugees and CitizenshipMichelle Rempel (Conservative) asked John McCallum (Liberal). substantive question.Affirms commitment and references meeting the victim, directly addressing the request.we on this side of the House are every bit as enthusiastic and committed to welcoming Yazidis to this country.
26. deflected
    National DefenceMr. James Bezan (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids transparency question by citing operational security and the prior motion.Any other commentary beyond that, such as suggested by the hon. member opposite, would, in fact, jeopardize operational security
27. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.Avoids transparency question by citing operational security and expressing surprise at the query.I am actually a bit surprised that the hon. member would raise issues of images of Canadian soldiers
28. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Fin Donnelly (NDP) asked Marc Garneau (Liberal). substantive question.Addresses future plans but does not explain current response failures or the 'world-class' claim.We are working with the local community.
29. answered
    TelecommunicationsMs. Rachel Blaney (NDP) asked Navdeep Bains (Liberal). substantive question.Directly references existing programs and funding to address rural broadband access.in the last budget we committed over $500 million for broadband connectivity.
30. deflected
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Restates general principles of accountability without addressing delays or access to records.first nations continue their long-standing practice of reporting on their financial and program performance
31. partly answered
    Indigenous AffairsMrs. Cathy McLeod (Conservative) asked Carolyn Bennett (Liberal). substantive question.Mentions forensic audits but does not commit to enforcing the transparency act or releasing records.when necessary, as the member knows well, INAC conducts a forensic audit
32. misdirected
    EthicsMr. David Anderson (Conservative) asked Lawrence MacAulay (Liberal). loaded question.Ignores ethics allegations and instead praises the chief of staff's credentials.This is a very successful and upstanding member of her community, my chief of staff.
33. partly answered
    International TradeMr. David Yurdiga (Conservative) asked Bill Morneau (Liberal). substantive question.The answer addresses the tariff's impact and announces an expedited review but does not address suspending it.That is why I have asked the Canadian International Trade Tribunal to investigate whether or not tariffs are in the public interest immediately, instead of after its final determination is made, and to report on their findings as soon as possible in January so that we can determine the best path forward.
34. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Sheri Benson (NDP) asked John McKay (Liberal). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue but offers only vague assurances of future response without committing to action.As this is an important issue, the whole of government is engaged in this in an appropriate and fulsome response to the question she has raised.
35. partly answered
    HealthMr. Gordon Brown (Conservative) asked Jane Philpott (Liberal). substantive question.The answer expresses sympathy and references the existing program but does not address appeals or new compensation.Our government is committed to continuing to offer support to help people live the rest of their lives with dignity.
36. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Rhéal Fortin (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer addresses the loan guarantee process but ignores the premise of throwing more money into a fiasco.If the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador seeks to have that loan guarantee extended, the Government of Canada will look at it very seriously.
37. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMrs. Marilène Gill (Bloc) asked Jim Carr (Liberal). loaded question.The answer restates the same position on loan guarantees without engaging the question about Quebec taxpayers or competition.if the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador wishes to discuss the possibility of an extension of loan guarantees, the Government of Canada will consider it seriously.