Commons debates budget bill amid clashes over Kyoto and gun registry

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1. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses concern and verification efforts but does not specify any protest steps taken.Our officials are working diligently in Iran to establish independent verification of these deeply troubling reports.
2. partly answered
   Auditor General's ReportKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the leak inquiry but deflects the premise about government origin.We have not been able to establish that.
3. deflected
   The EnvironmentKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the Kyoto vote question and attacks the prior Liberal record instead.the Liberals talked for 13 years and did not deliver.
4. misdirected
   Firearms RegistryMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing the registry and quotes a Liberal rather than addressing the listed agencies.It was a Liberal member who said that.
5. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges provincial input but immediately shifts to attacking the registry's cost.I find it quite odd that a Liberal member is asking a question about this registry, which is a colossal failure and cost over a billion dollars.
6. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the registry's usefulness by focusing solely on cost without addressing public safety claims.The firearms registry was a huge waste of money, a waste of over $1 billion dollars, according to the Auditor General.
7. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked M. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rejects the registry by contrasting it with priorities on violent crime rather than engaging the daily consultation statistic.The point of our public safety policy is not really to go after duck hunters who use long guns.
8. misdirected
   Kyoto ProtocolMs. Pauline Picard (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the Japan statement criticism by citing one Quebec scientist and past Liberal failures.just yesterday one of the most well respected scientists in Quebec, Dr. Claude Villeneuve, actually said that the plan the Liberals had was doomed to fail
9. deflected
   Kyoto ProtocolMs. Pauline Picard (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing whether the partnership is a sham by instead criticizing the question and listing participants.Some of the largest players on climate change are part of the Asia-Pacific partnership.
10. misdirected
    Firearms RegistryMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The response turns the question back on the NDP by quoting a colleague instead of addressing tabling legislation or abiding by a vote.I find it curious that a member of the NDP is complaining about the concrete steps taken by this government to stop the waste represented by the long gun registry
11. misdirected
    Firearms RegistryMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's position and electoral motives rather than committing to abide by a future vote.The real question that Canadians are asking, particularly rural Canadians, is why the NDP continues to support the wasteful Liberal billion dollar firearms boondoggle
12. deflected
    Foreign AffairsKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming whether the ambassador was called in by stating it would be irresponsible before the legislation passes.to pre-emptively call in somebody and express dismay over an allegation would be nothing short of irresponsible.
13. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the UN approach conditionally but does not commit to an oil ban or confirm any specific action.if in fact this allegation and this legislation are verified, then certainly we will respond appropriately.
14. deflected
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the request for an apology and instead attacks the previous Liberal government's record.over the balance of the past 13 years did the Liberal Party prove to us that it provided Canadian farmers with a short- and long-term vision for agriculture?
15. misdirected
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the prior Liberal government instead of explaining how many farmers will qualify or addressing the debt concern.we should ask the government that was in power at the time and voted against emergency aid of $400 million in 2001 for Canadian farm families.
16. deflected
    Public Servants Disclosure ActMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer justifies not using the existing bill by claiming it is insufficient but does not explain what prevents immediate enactment.The previous government implemented a bill at the last minute during the last Parliament that is not strong enough to protect our public servants.
17. deflected
    Public Servants Disclosure ActMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids immediate enactment of Bill C-11 by promoting Bill C-2 and attacking the prior government.I would also say that it is very important to have Bill C-2 in place.
18. partly answered
    AgricultureMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses Quebec farmers' reaction but does not specify the share or amount Quebec will receive.Farmers in Quebec and the rest of Canada will be able to breathe a bit easier in the coming months thanks to the new enhanced spring credit advance program
19. deflected
    AgricultureMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the request for a meeting and Quebec's share by attacking the Bloc's voting record instead.in the past five years, has the Bloc Québécois ever voted for a single law to help farm producers in Quebec and Canada?
20. deflected
    Federal-Provincial RelationsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims to honour the deal but shifts to criticizing the prior government without stating when payment will occur.this government made a very clear promise to support the Canada-Ontario agreement.
21. misdirected
    Federal-Provincial RelationsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's record on immigration rather than addressing the stalled payment or priorities.takes some nerve for the member opposite who served as a former minister of immigration and shortchanged the people and immigrants to the province of Ontario year after year.
22. deflected
    Human Resources and Social DevelopmentMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids extending pilot projects by stating programs must apply nationwide without addressing regional needs.whatever programs we go forward with are not going to apply just to specific areas, but will be applied in a nationwide context
23. partly answered
    Human Resources and Social DevelopmentMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses reviewing the pilot project for cost-effectiveness but does not confirm an extension or show compassion directly.we are reviewing the results of the pilot project.
24. deflected
    Human RightsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Mr. Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives a vague endorsement of human rights without detailing actions or processes for compliance.this party and this government support human rights.
25. deflected
    Human RightsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general human rights commitments at the UN but avoids any commitment on the torture protocol.Canada has been very strong in asserting human rights values, both at the United Nations and around the world.
26. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Lloyd St. Amand (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal critic's past record and quotes a commentator instead of addressing the AP6 or Kyoto question.I remind the hon. member that the critic for the environment for the Liberal Party of Canada voted against Kyoto and said things like the job losses from Kyoto ratification would affect all regions of Canada.
27. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Lloyd St. Amand (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains Canada's interest in AP6 participation to reduce emissions but does not address the Climate Institute report or Kyoto.It is exactly because the major players on climate change and global warming are in the Asia-Pacific partnership.
28. deflected
    Natural ResourcesGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mr. Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the cancellation on efficiency grounds but does not address the program's successes or low-income impacts.The EnerGuide program put only 50¢ in the taxpayer's pocket.
29. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mr. Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to past Liberal inaction rather than addressing the flip-flop or program effectiveness claims.there was no action on energy efficiency and climate change in the past 13 years.
30. answered
    Port FacilitiesMs. Louise Thibault (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that officials have been asked to review the incidents and will develop options to meet needs.I have asked officials in my department to look into the matter.
31. deflected
    TaxationMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Carol Skelton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states only that issues are under review without committing to repayment or the court decision.as with all issues, we are currently looking at them and reviewing everything in the department.
32. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Mario Silva (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights housing and socio-economic funding but does not address protected areas or land use plans.the minister and the government have committed to the north not only with $300 million for affordable housing.
33. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Mr. Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the specific query on whether audits count as administration and repeats a talking point instead.What is unacceptable is that only 50¢ of every dollar goes into the taxpayer's pocket, and that is what must be changed.
34. deflected
    Natural ResourcesMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Mr. Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again evades the accusation of cooking the books by restating the 50-cent claim without addressing the calculation.what makes no sense is that only 50¢ of every dollar goes into the taxpayer's pocket.
35. partly answered
    Heritage CanadaMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the motion and promises consideration but does not commit to seeking parliamentary input as asked.I will give it due consideration.
36. answered
    PrivilegeMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly rebuts the privilege claim by restating the facts of what was heard and why it does not qualify as privilege.I would submit that this is clearly not in any fashion a point of privilege.