Commons debates Afghanistan mission extension for half the sitting

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1. answered
   Canadian ForcesBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.PM directly comments on the casualty and expresses the gravity of the loss.These are always terrible tragedies.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Response restates election promises and criticizes prior government instead of addressing Kyoto compliance.we intend to respect our election promises.
3. misdirected
   Government AccountabilityBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the opposition's record rather than addressing accountability concerns raised.I can understand why the party opposite would not want to clean up the appointments process given the kind of scandals it ran when it was in office.
4. deflected
   National DefenceStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Response claims prior agreement and accuses opposition of inconsistency instead of explaining the policy shift.Now they are starting to complain.
5. misdirected
   National DefenceStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Liberal Party's past decisions and demands support rather than clarifying the vote's purpose.It is the duty of the Liberal Party to support our troops in this military campaign.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Response dismisses opposition as unable to govern and restates intent to act without committing to the motion.it is easy for an opposition party that will never be in power to say that it is easy to vote for very complex matters without a plan.
7. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer accuses Bloc of poll-driven inconsistency on Afghanistan instead of addressing Kyoto or past statements.Independent nations need leaders, not pollsters.
8. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Response attacks the questioner's motion and its economic impact on Quebec rather than addressing Kyoto commitment.the critic for the environment should be embarrassed about the motion that he put before the House last week because it means for Quebec massive job losses
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's motives and references past Liberal failures instead of addressing the territorial approach or funding request.If the member actually cared about the environment and the future of Quebeckers, he would be working with us for a sensible approach instead of putting forward a motion that means shutting down the Quebec economy and doing nothing for the environment.
10. deflected
    Government AppointmentsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the appointee and criticizes the committee process but does not explain why the Prime Minister cancelled the commission after the vote.Mr. Morgan, instead of having an examination of his credentials, was treated to a buffoonish show of partisan behaviour at the committee.
11. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP for inconsistent positions on Afghanistan rather than addressing whether the Prime Minister will respect the upcoming vote.And yet today members of the NDP say they will vote against it, so maybe I will just wait a few days and we will get a different position from the NDP.
12. partly answered
    International AidKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides overall Afghanistan aid figures but does not specify the amount allocated to Kandahar.In the next two years, an additional $100 million will be allocated.
13. deflected
    International AidKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the national total and states there is one Afghanistan but avoids giving a Kandahar-specific figure.There are not two Afghanistans, there is but one.
14. answered
    AfghanistanMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly outlines the extension details and the single addition of ISAF command.One addition is being made to the military mission: Canada is requesting general command of the International Security Assistance Force, which requires the deployment of a high-ranking general and subordinates for one year, probably in February 2008.
15. misdirected
    AfghanistanMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes Liberals for potentially voting against the mission instead of addressing the adequacy of six hours of debate.if any member of the Liberal Party wishes to vote against an extension or the completion of their mission, that is deplorable.
16. deflected
    AfghanistanMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the committee's right to study but points to the agreed vote timing without committing to wait for recommendations.We are having a vote tonight on Afghanistan, as agreed by all House leaders of all parties.
17. deflected
    AfghanistanMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the quoted commitment and instead mocks the Bloc for changing positions.Yesterday, the Bloc Québécois was in agreement with procedures for the debate and the vote.
18. partly answered
    Firearms RegistryMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that provinces will be consulted but does not directly address reversing the decision.I can tell him that we are going to consult the provinces.
19. answered
    Firearms RegistryMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms that consultation with the Sûreté du Québec will occur as requested.that is exactly what will happen.
20. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Ken Boshcoff (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member personally instead of explaining the government's position on the NAFTA panel ruling.
21. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Ken Boshcoff (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts blame to lawyers and repeats talking points about the settlement rather than addressing the ongoing duties and lawsuits.I think the lawyers were probably the ones who got him to ask the question.
22. deflected
    Softwood LumberDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the settlement in general terms and accuses the opposition of partisanship instead of addressing the NAFTA panel timing.Those hon. members, with their cheap partisan politics, are inviting us to go back into a trade war
23. deflected
    Softwood LumberDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to praising NAFTA and the minister's expertise while avoiding the $500 million claim and provincial threats.I may not know much about partisan politics, but I think know a thing or two about softwood lumber.
24. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals' record instead of addressing the minister's statements in Bonn or the call to recommit to targets.the only people who have anything to be embarrassed about on this are the Liberals.
25. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner personally instead of addressing climate commitments or UN assistance.it is too bad we used taxpayer dollars and hosted the member to come all the way to Bonn, and he comes back with this rhetoric.
26. deflected
    Firearms RegistryIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts focus from editorial support for registry to unrelated police quotes and polls.Quoting editorialists is one thing. How about quoting some of the chiefs of police?
27. misdirected
    Firearms RegistryIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking the prior Liberal government rather than addressing abuse of Parliament claim.talking about coming before Parliament, the Auditor General has tabled her report and it was an incredible indictment of that former government hiding the results and hiding the money.
28. misdirected
    Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer counters with Liberal patronage attacks instead of responding to ACOA hiring interference question.As far as patronage appointments, this minister and this government will not take lessons from a party of pork that took it to new levels every day when it was in government.
29. misdirected
    Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer insults the critic and defends the appointee without addressing political interference in hiring.let me answer my ineffective critic across the way.
30. partly answered
    Correctional OfficersMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue and states meetings occurred but provides no timeline or commitment details.I have already met with their union representatives twice and spoke to them on the phone twice.
31. partly answered
    Correctional OfficersMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reiterates meetings and promises a future announcement without confirming action on pension or contract.In my first 100 days in office, I have met with this union and spoken to its representatives four times in all.
32. deflected
    Pay EquityMaria Minna (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids the Prime Minister's past statements and new legislation by blaming the previous government.We do not need any lectures from the member opposite. The member opposite who sat in the government throughout all those years did absolutely nothing in this regard.
33. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's past record instead of naming a minister to take responsibility.We do not have to make any excuses but we will be part of the solution rather than the members opposite who have been part of the problem for the last 13 years.
34. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends past budget promises and notes the vote against them rather than committing to the Auditor General's recommendations.I can tell the House that we intend to fulfill our promises that were based on budget 2006, promises to aboriginal Canadians from coast to coast to coast, which the hon. member and her caucus voted against.
35. partly answered
    Business of the HouseRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines the legislative schedule but does not address whether the Prime Minister will table the cabinet document.today the House will consider a motion by the Prime Minister of Canada supporting the extension of Canada's contribution to international efforts at reducing poverty, enhancing human rights and gender equality for all Afghan men, women and children.
36. answered
    Point of OrderMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly responds to the point of order by agreeing to review the matter.Mr. Speaker, I will take that under advisement and get back to the House.
37. misdirected
    Point of OrderMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the department and criticizes the member's press comments instead of addressing the request for withdrawal or apology.I took offence to that, because Environment Canada employees and our department, I would say, are the people who care most about the department in this country.
38. misdirected
    Point of OrderMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to resolving a prior unrelated point of order about a document rather than addressing the privilege claim regarding the minister's remarks.I have had the opportunity to consult with the present Minister of Transport and he indicates to me that this was not the case.