Bloc motion on Kyoto protocol takes up more than half of Commons sitting

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1. deflected
   DarfurRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general efforts without addressing the specific contacts asked.I know there have been discussions between officials in our government and those in the African Union and the international community, and those are ongoing.
2. partly answered
   DarfurRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Provides clarity on current anticipation and limitations regarding troop capacity.At the present time, we do not anticipate any escalation of our military presence in Darfur.
3. partly answered
   DarfurRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Outlines general approach without detailing plans or timeline for action.The cabinet is examining its options, and we would anticipate having a plan to put forward in the very near future.
4. deflected
   DarfurStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Explains context around AU leadership instead of giving a direct yes or no on troops.The government is assessing other possibilities and other options.
5. partly answered
   DarfurStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on collaboration without addressing the call to lead UN intervention.That is why we are working with our allies in the international community to develop a plan.
6. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to overall amount received without explaining disappearance of interest mention.The fact is that under the final agreement, Canada will now receive more than $4 billion US.
7. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Emphasizes positives of agreement without addressing legislative timing concern.With this agreement, we will have more than $4 billion in our pockets.
8. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Ms. Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions process but ignores the request for loan guarantees to companies.We will be bringing this agreement to the House, and we look forward to that.
9. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes the trade deal instead of addressing loan guarantees or bankruptcies.What we are offering workers in the forest industry is more than loan guarantees, it is a guarantee of repayment.
10. partly answered
    DarfurMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer clarifies the position on options and commitments but does not resolve the inconsistency query.we have been very clear. We are keeping all options open in terms of assisting with the ongoing and hopefully progressive peace situation in the region of Darfur.
11. deflected
    DarfurMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates commitments and criticizes the asker rather than providing a timeline for a Darfur plan.The NDP, frankly, has asked us to abandon other obligations, as in Afghanistan.
12. answered
    FrancophonieMr. Bernard Patry (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains the meeting schedule with the guest.We agreed to meet tomorrow during the ministerial conference of the Francophonie.
13. deflected
    FrancophonieRaymond Simard (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids the airport incident and diplomatic issues by restating positive relations.Our relations with the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie are excellent.
14. partly answered
    Arts and CultureMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses actions taken but not the specific quote or full promise.I want to point out that the government has acted and has given $50 million of new money to the Canada Council.
15. deflected
    Arts and CultureMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer is cut off and does not engage with the parliamentary secretary quote or agreement.
16. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the Bloc's position instead of addressing the minister's understanding of the mandate.The Bloc clearly does not have the interests of Quebeckers or the priorities of Quebeckers in mind.
17. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer evades the specific question about her Bonn statement by pivoting to unrelated extreme scenarios and attacking the asker.I would like to ask the hon. member if he would like to tell the Quebec people that he wants to shut out the lights on them and oppose farming.
18. partly answered
    Textile IndustryMr. Guy André (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the call for action by pointing to an existing program but does not engage the specific new proposal raised.It is called the CANtex program.
19. partly answered
    Textile IndustryMr. Guy André (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer provides program statistics and leaves open the possibility of changes without directly explaining the shift in position.it is not out of the question that we re-examine what changes could be made
20. misdirected
    The EnvironmentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the resignation demand and instead attacks the prior Liberal record with exaggerated claims.to reach that today we would have to shut down every individual household in Canada not once, not twice, not three times, but four times
21. deflected
    The EnvironmentScott Brison (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer sidesteps the Prime Minister's quoted skepticism by quoting the asker criticizing the prior Liberal plan.Those are the words of the member for Kings—Hants.
22. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids the leadership and resignation issue by restating opposition to Kyoto credits and claiming to defend Canadian interests.we face a very different challenge in Canada, where the Liberal Kyoto plan and targets would have meant $600 per Canadian family being shipped overseas
23. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer ignores the reasons for abandoning the environment and pivots to unrelated transit spending with a sarcastic quote.
24. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.Answer praises immigration in general and cites one fee cut but does not state any numerical target for immigration levels.we cut the right of permanent residence fee that the previous government introduced.
25. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer lists past actions without addressing the lack of a new plan or priority status.I do not know where the hon. member has been.
26. misdirected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms following rules but pivots to attacking the Liberals' record on trucks instead of addressing the meeting question.While we are on the topic of trucks, the Liberals have an abysmal record.
27. misdirected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the rules claim and again attacks Liberal mismanagement on trucks rather than detailing any meetings.I will give him the same answer.
28. deflected
    Grain TransportationBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains benefits of keeping the cars but does not address why the minister reneged on the transfer deal.farmers will benefit greatly from the government's decision to keep the cars.
29. deflected
    Grain TransportationWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question as hysteria and contrasts with Liberal inaction instead of addressing the broken deal or farmer losses.all the hysteria from the member for Malpeque aside, farmers waited for a decision on the rail cars for the last eight years.
30. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the prison population impact and instead cites public concerns about crime without engaging the bill's specifics.these bills address a need for which people in the streets have been asking.
31. answered
    JusticeMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the intent to restrict conditional sentences to their original scope.We are simply restricting the application of conditional sentences or house arrest to those crimes for which they were originally intended.
32. deflected
    Official LanguagesDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes interest in the report and commitment to the Act but avoids addressing whether official languages are a government priority.We will study all of the recommendations therein very carefully.
33. deflected
    HealthMs. Penny Priddy (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids any commitment on Canada Health Act enforcement and pivots to wait times instead.I too am mystified by the lack of enforcement by the previous government.
34. misdirected
    HealthMs. Penny Priddy (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The response turns to attacking the opposition leader rather than addressing pharmacare or drug costs.When it comes to private clinics, as the hon. member mentioned, I welcome her advice on that and particularly from the leader of her party, who seemingly attended a private clinic in Toronto and did not know about it until he was asked about it by the media.
35. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses regulatory cooperation but never addresses the size of any loan guarantee.This government is committed to working with them on the regulatory reform to ensure there is full cooperation between the federal government and the province and that this project proceeds as smoothly as possible.
36. partly answered
    Business of the HouseRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The response covers the legislative schedule but ignores the Auditor General report leak entirely.I am sure that answers all the questions of the hon. gentleman.