Commons opens debate on federal accountability act

Other moments

Question Period, exchange by exchange

AI-rated Each answer’s rating (answered, partly answered, deflected, answered something else) is a model’s reading of the exchange. How the AI rates this

1. answered
   National DefenceBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly outlines the repatriation policy and rationale focused on families.From that point on the government will respect all traditional military practices and protocols.
2. answered
   National DefenceBill Graham (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the media access concern by explaining family-driven decisions.We are insisting that at Trenton, when the bodies return, the first time the families meet their fallen members, that there be a time of personal grieving.
3. misdirected
   National DefenceBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the policy question and instead attacks the asker for politicizing the issue.I would suggest to the Leader of the Opposition that politicizing these funerals is entirely unbecoming his office.
4. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Paul Steckle (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to citing a contrary opinion and prior policy rather than addressing the flag-lowering request directly.The path the government has chosen is in fact the policy introduced by the Leader of the Opposition at the end of his term as defence minister to respect the traditional protocols of the military.
5. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Paul Steckle (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.The answer focuses on criticizing the previous government's inconsistency instead of addressing the current flag policy rationale.the previous government was inconsistent.
6. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the lack of a plan and need for revision but provides no timeline for unveiling it.
7. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions cooperation with provinces but does not confirm agreement on the bilateral territorial approach requested.when we develop our plans for the environment, we intend to do things in full cooperation with the provinces, with the other countries of the world and with our trading partners.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the prior Liberal plan and spending overseas rather than addressing direct funding transfers to provinces.The difference between the Liberal Kyoto plan and our made in Canada solution is that the Liberals were planning on spending billions of dollars to reach targets that are unachievable and most of the money would be spent overseas.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes collaboration but sidesteps the core issue of provincial autonomy.We will work with all of the provinces to deliver on clean air, clean water, and clean soil for the health of Canadians.
10. answered
    National DefenceJack Layton (NDP) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The response provides a clear policy explanation that directly addresses the flag-lowering inconsistency raised.That consistent policy is that we will lower the flag for all casualties in all wars and all operations on November 11, Remembrance Day.
11. answered
    National DefenceJack Layton (NDP) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters the accusation by clarifying access policies without hostility.the government is not trying to hide anything.
12. deflected
    Child CareCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes their own plan instead of addressing the specific request for multiyear funding.our plan is twofold. One is to provide $1,200 a year to the parents of each child under the age of six, but the other part is that we will work with business and community groups right across this country to create 125,000 new child care spaces.
13. deflected
    Child CareCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The response reiterates their policy without engaging the loaded accusations.with the help of the opposition parties, Canadian parents across the country will receive in the budget, should the opposition members support it, $1,200 a year for each child
14. partly answered
    Child CareMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.It mentions language choice but does not guarantee specific services for francophones.They will be able to use the money for whatever early development and child care facility they need, in whatever language and in whatever part of the country.
15. partly answered
    Child CareMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Provides general assurances on language but ties to provincial responsibility without specific guarantees.our program will allow every parent to spend the money where they need to, whether it is in English or in French in whatever part of the country they live.
16. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states there is no deal without addressing the shift in acceptability.There is no deal on softwood lumber at this time and when there is the House will be informed.
17. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific question about the gaffe and NAFTA panel gains.This government is prepared to work together with the Americans to find a long-term solution to the conflict.
18. deflected
    TrustsMr. Yvan Loubier (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defers the question about trusts to the upcoming budget presentation.The budget is to be presented on May 2 at which time I can deal with the issue raised by the hon. member.
19. deflected
    TrustsMr. Christian Ouellet (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids confirming plans for Quebec and other provinces by deferring to the budget.we will be dealing with issues, such as the issue he has raised about affordable housing, in the budget to be presented next week.
20. answered
    Child CareMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly counters the claims about axed spaces and lack of choice with specific program details.We cannot take away what was never given by the previous government.
21. deflected
    Child CareMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the government's plan without addressing the accusations of cuts or betrayal.we are in the business of creating child care spaces and of creating choice in child care
22. answered
    Child CareMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the question by explaining how the program will create real spaces with partners.our program to create new child care spaces will be developed with business, large business and small business, and with community groups
23. partly answered
    Child CareMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the call for seriousness by restating investments but does not engage the point about real spaces versus fiction.We will be investing $1.25 billion in the creation of these child care spaces.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges firefighters' work but avoids committing to implementing the motion on compensation.We will be meeting with them to hear their needs in order to see what we can do to best meet their needs.
25. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming the specific demands on control, repayment and families, instead pivoting to industry agreement and challenging the asker.if that member is saying he wants to stand up and be opposed to a settlement that the industry agrees to, then let him do so.
26. partly answered
    The BudgetJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses upcoming budget handling of surplus and mentioned items but does not engage the flip-flop accusation.We will be dealing with surplus issues and we will be dealing with some of issues relating to some of the items he mentioned in his question.
27. misdirected
    The BudgetJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the flip-flop claim entirely and instead attacks the asker over an unrelated Dingwall matter.I read with interest the report last week concerning Mr. Dingwall.
28. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promises to keep commitments but does not address the specific request to honour the $5.1 billion Kelowna accords.When we reduce taxes, we will keep our commitments to the people of Canada, who voted for change.
29. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that a review of the pilot is underway and results will be reported back.A review of the results of that pilot is under way.
30. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the need to review pilot results before changes but does not engage the call for comprehensive reform or fund misuse.When we have a pilot project, we think it is the responsible thing to wait until we have the results to make a decision on how to move forward.
31. partly answered
    IranStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms public statements and openness to further action but does not confirm whether the ambassador was called in.If further action is necessary, I assure members that the government will take that action.
32. answered
    Child CareMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the commitment to create spaces via the announced funding amount and partnerships.This is why we are putting $1.25 billion into the creation of new spaces.
33. partly answered
    Child CareMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer covers provincial clawbacks but defers any federal action on taxes or clawbacks to a future budget.As for the federal government, I am afraid we will have to wait until we see the budget.
34. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms consular contact and meetings but avoids committing to the requested high-level diplomatic intervention.I can assure the member that this is a consular case in which we have been involved from the very moment it was brought to our attention.