NDP motion to ban pesticides near homes dominates supply day

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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. misdirected
   The EnvironmentBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper attacks the opposition record instead of addressing the Arctic policy question.the theatre of the absurd is the Leader of the Opposition talking about Kyoto with the record of his party
2. misdirected
   The EnvironmentBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper again pivots to criticizing the prior Liberal record rather than explaining Canada's Bonn stance.as the House knows, the party opposite did absolutely nothing on this issue when it was in government
3. deflected
   The EnvironmentBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper restates confidence in the minister and repeats the same attack on Liberals without addressing international commitments.I have full confidence in the Minister of the Environment.
4. partly answered
   FrancophonieMr. Bernard Patry (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Verner begins to address the welcome issue but the excerpt cuts off before a full response.it is deplorable that the hon. opposition member thinks that the welcome by the Franco-Manitoban community was not a Canadian welcome
5. deflected
   FrancophonieMr. Bernard Patry (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Verner shifts focus to her own prior meeting and the Manitoba event instead of addressing the Toronto protocol failure or apology.as Minister of International Cooperation and Minister for la Francophonie, I met with Mr. Diouf last March in Paris
6. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper directly states that Canada and others will not meet Kyoto targets and explains the shift to future talks.I think that the international community knows that not only Canada, but the international community in general will not reach the Kyoto targets
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper notes the motion lacks an action plan and points to other countries without targets rather than committing to the vote outcome.the Bloc Québécois motion is not an action plan, but this government intends to create an action plan
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Warawa defends the minister's presentation and blames Liberals instead of addressing the Kyoto rejection claim.The minister had the opportunity to put Canada's position forward in an honest and forthright manner to ensure our international partners understood that the mess was provided by the former Liberal government
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to international support without addressing the Kyoto abandonment or oil lobby accusation.our international partners are very supportive of our made in Canada plan.
10. answered
    National DefenceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the prior decision, constraints, and lack of expected large-scale needs elsewhere.We understand that a commitment of this magnitude creates some real constraints on our ability elsewhere.
11. partly answered
    National DefenceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the vote and commitment but avoids clarifying any policy reversal or short notice.It is appropriate that it do so at some time.
12. deflected
    The EnvironmentMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer blames the prior government and promotes its plan without addressing international criticism or reputation damage.after the environment minister shared the mess that the Liberal government left this country in with regard to the environment
13. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal government instead of addressing the cancellation of programs or international snubs.Why did that party keep from the Canadian public what was happening on the Kyoto targets?
14. deflected
    EnerGuide ProgramDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer mocks the prior government rather than addressing the efficiency rationale or program design.Maybe the old Liberal Party decided to stand on street corners and hand out cheques as we saw through many of its programs.
15. answered
    EnerGuide ProgramDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms commitments will be honoured for those already approved.With respect to EnerGuide, anybody who is in the program we will honour that commitment.
16. deflected
    FrancophonieMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights positive remarks from Mr. Diouf without addressing the call for an apology or international criticism.Mr. Diouf repeated many times that the federal and provincial authorities had given him a warm welcome.
17. deflected
    FrancophonieMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about the minister's absence causing the issue and instead highlights a warm welcome.The hon. member was in Saint-Boniface. She was therefore able to share in the warm welcome given Mr. Diouf by Canada, Manitoba and the Franco-Manitoban community.
18. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses timing of the bill but does not confirm no bill before final agreement.The timing of that bill is uncertain at this time. We think we will have a finalized agreement before Parliament rises in June.
19. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the premise about signaling weakness to Americans and instead emphasizes avoiding delays.I do not really think the softwood lumber industry in Canada nor the working families that are involved in the softwood lumber industry want this dispute to carry on for months and months, into the summer and into the fall.
20. misdirected
    Canada-U.S. BorderMr. John Maloney (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for past inaction instead of addressing the current plan or timeline.it would be more helpful if the member opposite and his colleagues, who ignored this problem for two years, would report on the progress that is being made.
21. misdirected
    Canada-U.S. BorderMr. John Maloney (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals for past inaction rather than addressing the current strategy.I do not know where the member of Parliament was for two years when we asked the Liberal government to take action on this initiative and it did nothing.
22. misdirected
    Canada-U.S. BorderRaymond Chan (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition's record instead of explaining the government's plan.Talk about 13 years of sitting on their hands doing nothing, that is exactly what those members did and now, because of our initiative, Canadians are working from coast to coast on this issue with our American counterparts to get the message across.
23. misdirected
    Canada-U.S. BorderRaymond Chan (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior government's record and dismisses the question rather than addressing the plan.it really does not matter how many times we say it. We are working with the people across the country from coast to coast who are making an impression and who are getting the job done.
24. partly answered
    David DingwallMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the release of information and prior demands but does not explain what is being hidden in the blacked-out sections.the House was misled when it was told of the status of Mr. Dingwall's employment and how it came to an end.
25. deflected
    David DingwallMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the flip-flop or secrecy claim by pivoting to criticize the prior Liberal government.The Conservative government is the government that put forward the truth on the issue surrounding Mr. Dingwall and his departure on the eve of an election.
26. deflected
    Equalization PaymentsJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates a prior commitment without confirming whether funds go directly to Ontario or include tax credits.we committed two weeks ago in this place, when the budget of the government came forward, to fully fund the Canada-Ontario agreement over six years to the tune of $6.8 billion.
27. deflected
    Equalization PaymentsJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the asker personally and restates a vague commitment without answering yes or no.I am sure the member opposite understands why it is difficult to take him seriously from time to time.
28. answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies the distinction between a letter of intent and an approved deal.In fact, there has not been a formal deal put forward and approved on the former JDS Uniphase building.
29. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise as invented rather than addressing who benefits from any price difference.This is, again, Liberals just inventing information as the NDP critic did before.
30. answered
    PassportsMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer corrects the premise and states the government's position on the border issue.The Prime Minister stated that this situation was unacceptable.
31. answered
    PassportsMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms ongoing diplomatic efforts with the US and partners to address the passport requirement.We have approached the Americans with solutions and will continue to do so, particularly with the help of our ambassador, the governors and the members in this House.
32. partly answered
    Firearms RegistryIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the Auditor General's findings on costs and transparency but does not engage the claims about crime deterrence or lives saved.Yes, it is true that the Auditor General mentioned that there have been some management improvements, but overall it has been a $1 billion disaster.
33. deflected
    Canada-U.S. BorderMr. Tony Martin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies any US link and promises a future review without addressing rural access or the two-tier claim.this has absolutely nothing to do with American concerns.
34. misdirected
    Canada-U.S. BorderMr. Tony Martin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the member for not handling documents instead of addressing the policy options posed.If the hon. member were to do his job properly, he would have saved his constituent's 18 hour drive, picked up the documents, and delivered them to me.
35. partly answered
    Arms ExportsKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and notes participation in debate but does not commit to supporting the treaty.We are certainly prepared to look at them, as all countries are currently doing, and we will be participating in the debate at the UN and making decisions accordingly.
36. answered
    Points of OrderRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The response directly clarifies that MPs delivering documents is an existing longstanding practice.it is a longstanding practice that members of Parliament can pick up documents and deliver them to passport offices.