Commons devotes day to budget debate as opposition attacks tax and spending plans

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. misdirected
   JusticeBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise then pivots to attacking Liberal remarks instead of addressing condemnation of the member.If that is not a description of a religion, I do not know what is. I would like to know if that is really the position of the Liberal Party.
2. misdirected
   JusticeBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of inconsistency and demands they withdraw their own comments rather than addressing the resignation request.The fact of the matter is that if that party and that member oppose these kinds of comments, then they should withdraw the comments they have made, which are far worse than anything the member Saskatoon—Wanuskewin said.
3. misdirected
   JusticeBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise as false and again demands the Liberals withdraw remarks instead of addressing the resignation demand.It is now up to the Liberal Party to withdraw its remarks which are far worse than those of the member for Saskatoon—Wanuskewin.
4. partly answered
   Official LanguagesJean Lapierre (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains prior history and a past bill but does not state why no action has been taken now.In fact, in the end my predecessor hastily tabled a bill that died on the Order Paper.
5. deflected
   Official LanguagesJean Lapierre (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the questioner's past record and defers any decision rather than committing to immediate action.Nonetheless, it is a shame he did not have that same conviction for defending this issue in the past.
6. answered
   UNESCOMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states it is impossible to prevent a province from expressing its position while noting the agreement.it is impossible for a federal government to prevent a province from expressing its position in a matter of public policy.
7. deflected
   UNESCOMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids a direct yes or no on public disagreement and instead praises the agreement and criticizes Liberals.For the first time, the Government of Quebec and the Government of Canada have concluded an agreement to give Quebec a voice and full participation in UNESCO.
8. deflected
   UNESCOMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers the member to the agreement text without clarifying whether disagreement can be publicly expressed.I invite my hon. colleague to reread the agreement that the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec signed last week.
9. deflected
   UNESCOMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the question by pointing to a supposed problem with the Prime Minister.The problem is that the Government of Canada, this Prime Minister—
10. deflected
    National DefenceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response discusses Darfur instead of addressing the request for debate and vote on Afghanistan.we welcome the peace initiatives in Darfur and we are optimistic that they will lead to a lasting settlement.
11. misdirected
    National DefenceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Turns to criticizing the NDP's position on Afghanistan instead of answering about Darfur.the NDP cannot use its support for action in Darfur to excuse itself for not standing behind our troops in Afghanistan.
12. misdirected
    JusticeMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Responds by questioning the opposition's actions rather than addressing the query.What the member of the official opposition has not done is explain the actions and the comments of the member for Scarborough—Guildwood or the member from Mississauga East.
13. deflected
    JusticeMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Uses sarcasm to dismiss the question about a right-wing conspiracy.I cannot resist answering a question about the vast right wing conspiracy.
14. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids the question by directing it back to committee procedure.if the hon. member is a member of that committee, why does he not raise these issues at the committee himself.
15. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.Shifts to praising the budget instead of addressing the chair's comments or resignation.The budget, which has been put forward, is a wonderful budget with more for aboriginal Canadians than ever emerged from that side of the House
16. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Explains the government's approach but does not address the call for the minister to step down.I continue to engage international counterparts on the issue of climate change.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to international Kyoto commitments without addressing the credibility claim.That is the approach we are going to take.
18. partly answered
    HealthMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes clearer regulations but does not address the figures or scandal claim.The regulatory requirements are now clear.
19. deflected
    HealthMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats that the situation is regulated without addressing lobbyists or an investigation.It is important for Health Canada to protect women at all times.
20. misdirected
    Atlantic AccordMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the asker's party and knowledge instead of clarifying the conflicting messages.Maybe he should ask why we had to wait so long to deliver to a province what was rightfully a province's own justification for getting good benefit from the offshore that his party should have delivered years ago.
21. misdirected
    Atlantic AccordMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer mocks the asker about television and a parrot before pivoting to assurances.I just cannot think of the name of the parrot but I am sure it will come to me.
22. deflected
    HomelessnessJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights new funding and blames the prior government rather than addressing the jailing or cuts.This is a great opportunity for constructive progress with respect to a social issue that was neglected for 13 years by the previous federal government.
23. deflected
    HomelessnessJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer gives a general assurance on priorities without addressing the specific cuts or jailing claim.The member opposite would be pleased to know that the important services that are provided to Canadians, that meet the priority of Canadians and that are run effectively will certainly be something this government will protect.
24. answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that no determination has been made on the project.no determination has yet been made on this project.
25. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer blames prior government without addressing the cost or future deals raised.Once a deal has been signed the details will be known and we will have a full debate on the issue.
26. deflected
    Natural ResourcesScott Brison (Liberal) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal record and efficiency stats instead of explaining the cut's priority.The facts on this file are that almost 50¢ of every $1 is spent on administration or inspections.
27. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesScott Brison (Liberal) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to new programs and mandate while ignoring efficiency comparison and deputy minister firing.We are working on a new ethanol program.
28. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates Kyoto difficulties and false choices rather than addressing program cancellations or credibility.The only way we can reach our Kyoto target is to, first, shut down the Canadian economy or, second, ship billions of dollars overseas.
29. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges international challenges and ongoing talks but does not commit to restoring EnerGuide.One of the reasons that we are engaging in the discussions in Bonn on the open dialogue on Kyoto targets and future participation by Canada is to see where we can go from here
30. partly answered
    Humanitarian Aid to PalestineMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states policy on non-Hamas partners but does not address the specific YWCA daycare transfer issue.Canada continues to respond to the humanitarian needs of the Palestinians through multilateral organizations and other partners that are not associated with Hamas.
31. answered
    Humanitarian Aid to PalestineMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains suspension and restructuring of projects to avoid PA benefit.Canada has suspended four projects involving direct aid to the Palestinian Authority and is in the process of restructuring eight projects to ensure that they will not benefit the Palestinian Authority.
32. partly answered
    Research and DevelopmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms the $100 million increase but does not compare to G-7 leadership or address future prosperity concerns.I would point out that the Canadian government has invested $100 million more in research this year.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to Kyoto protocol costs instead of addressing northern financial support.we have two options if we would like to try and meet that target: one is to shut down the entire economy, and that includes the economy in the north; or two, send billions of dollars in taxpayer money overseas, money we could invest in the north.
34. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer acknowledges emissions sectors but ignores the direct question on elders and lack of plan.I will acknowledge that the oil and gas sector along with the transportation sector are two industry sectors that will be a big part of reducing emissions here in Canada.
35. deflected
    Research and DevelopmentJoe Fontana (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer offers only a generic thank you without engaging the question on astronomy funding.Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for the question--
36. partly answered
    ImmigrationMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses humanitarian options and openness but does not commit to any announcement or process for residency.I talked to them about the need to use humanitarian and compassionate avenues to permit them to stay, where it is warranted.