House opens debate on international bridges and tunnels bill

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1. deflected
   Softwood LumberRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking prior Liberal inaction instead of addressing the specific concessions in the new deal.Over six years, the Liberals failed.
2. deflected
   Softwood LumberRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the minister and cites provincial support but does not explain why the deal became acceptable after being rejected.The hon. member is absolutely right, Mr. Speaker, that the current Minister of International Trade helped us stop a bad Liberal deal last November
3. partly answered
   Softwood LumberRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer corrects the $1.5 billion figure with specifics on distribution but ignores the flip-flop and NAFTA criticism.In fact, the United States industry will keep only 10% of the duties that we agree it illegally collected.
4. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer blames the prior government and cites Quebec support without addressing the $1 billion left with U.S. competitors.the former Liberal government is the one that sold out.
5. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims Quebec support and boundary-mill protections but sidesteps the gag-order and NAFTA-demise claims.In Quebec, where he is from, the vast majority of lumber producers support the agreement
6. partly answered
   Softwood LumberMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses loan guarantees and states Canada was prepared to use them, but does not rebut the NAFTA-ruling disregard charge.Canada's ambassador to Washington, Mr. Wilson, said yesterday that Canada was still prepared to use loan guarantees to protect our industry if the U.S. did not accept the agreement.
7. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes the $1 billion figure and repeats provincial backing while dismissing the premise as ridiculous.
8. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer asserts the deal defends industry interests and provides stability but does not address the message sent about challenging NAFTA.On the contrary, Mr. Speaker, the message is clear: our Prime Minister will defend the interests of the Quebec and Canadian industry and fight against illegal practices in international trade.
9. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the deal with talking points instead of naming any future sector.In principle, this agreement will protect the Canadian forestry industry.
10. deflected
    Softwood LumberMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks questioners' knowledge and restates percentages rather than addressing protection for other industries.I get the impression that the questioners today, unlike the premiers and the forestry industry leaders, have not actually read the agreement.
11. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to quoting premiers instead of committing funds to workers as asked.Let me quote Gordon Campbell, the Liberal Premier of B.C., who said, "This is a good deal for British Columbia".
12. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Blair Wilson (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the prior Liberal deal and praises the minister rather than addressing the 'worst nightmare' claim.I am delighted, Mr. Speaker, that the member opposite raised the deal that was rejected by the current Minister of International Trade because when that minister sat in the Liberal cabinet he saw the Liberals come forward with a deal that would have sold Canada down the river
13. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Blair Wilson (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer insults the member's knowledge and shifts to praising the minister instead of addressing the $600 million claim.It is clear, Mr. Speaker, that the member opposite does not have a clue and does not understand the issue.
14. deflected
    Softwood LumberJohn Godfrey (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects the premise and quotes Ontario ministers instead of explaining why 100% repayment was not obtained.He did not, Mr. Speaker. We reject the premise of the question.
15. misdirected
    Softwood LumberJohn Godfrey (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal record and changes subject to past failures instead of addressing the lobbyist accusation.what was catastrophic was the Liberals' complete inability to act or to defend the interests of the Canadian industry when they were in power.
16. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the concern about tacit agreement by reiterating support for loan guarantees and the $4 billion return.I would reiterate that this government has always supported loan guarantees for the forest industry if an agreement could not be reached with the United States.
17. answered
    Softwood LumberMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly quotes the agreement term to refute the truce claim.The agreement will be for a term of seven years and may be renewed for two years.
18. deflected
    FinanceMr. Robert Vincent (Bloc) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids stating a position and redirects to the upcoming budget.I urge him to wait for the budget to see how it is dealt with.
19. deflected
    FinanceMr. Robert Vincent (Bloc) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again avoids any commitment and points only to the budget.I urge him to be patient and wait for the budget.
20. answered
    HealthMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Mr. Steven Fletcher (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects the premise and details actions taken to manage the outbreak.The Government of Canada, Health Canada and Manitoba Health Services are working on managing the outbreak along with provincial regional health authorities.
21. misdirected
    HealthMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Mr. Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal government instead of addressing current service levels.that is due to 13 years of Liberal neglect of these first nations.
22. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Gary Merasty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses consultation only via one meeting, not the round-table initiative.I had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Chief Fontaine.
23. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Gary Merasty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to Auditor General powers rather than consultation process.We want to give her the discretionary power to follow the money.
24. answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the government will not require unanimity before proceeding.we are not going to let that be a barrier to providing economic value to the northerners that need it the most.
25. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses working with groups but not the specific listed actions or immediate timeline.he has ensured all parties that he is going to be working with all stakeholders to provide the best solution to this situation.
26. deflected
    Child CareCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids the question on reserves and neglect by restating general policy benefits.That is the great thing about our choice in child care policy. It is going to benefit all Canadians, including aboriginal Canadians
27. partly answered
    Child CareCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions future budget plans but does not confirm honouring the specific Liberal commitment.We will see on Tuesday a budget with regard to our plans.
28. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). substantive question.Does not confirm delivery of Kelowna funding and shifts to general future plans.We are going to be working with aboriginal Canadians in the months ahead.
29. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids committing to Kelowna as priority and restates general interest in issues.On Tuesday we will outline some of our budgetary measures
30. answered
    AgricultureMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Directly addresses the request by noting prior payment of funds to Quebec farmers.Our government already paid $755 million at the very beginning of its mandate to help Canadian and Quebec farmers.
31. partly answered
    AgricultureMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges problems but only promises future remodeling without immediate action.in the near future we intend to remodel the new agriculture income protection system.
32. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationAlbina Guarnieri (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Affirms safe haven policy but does not directly guarantee no impact from Morgan on IRB.Of course, this government will continue to make Canada a safe haven for people who flee persecution abroad.
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    Public Service of CanadaMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids any assurance on job losses by promoting relationships and dismissing concerns as mischief.I would encourage the member opposite to not believe any mischievous statements that might lead to some fearmongering.
34. deflected
    Public Service of CanadaMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer sidesteps assurances on public service plans by promising a future budget and dismissing rumours.Rumours and mischief and fearmongering have gone on with respect to the public service.
35. partly answered
    Status of WomenMaria Minna (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides partial reassurance on resources but does not explicitly address disbanding or budget cuts.The resources they require so they can fully participate in Canadian life will be assured.
36. answered
    Grain TransportationMr. Tony Martin (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the status of the report release tied to the policy decision.A decision on releasing the agency's study on the maintenance costs is on hold pending the government's decision on the overall policy direction.
37. deflected
    TransportMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids confirming the 50% funding promise by noting ongoing reviews and future discussions.The Highway 175 file will certainly be a topic of future discussions with the Quebec government.