Commons advances bill to bar conditional sentences for serious crimes

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Child CareBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to Liberal record instead of addressing provincial concerns or timeline.not only did the party opposite fail to create a national child care program in its 13 years in office, but members of that party topped that off by recently voting against the universal child care benefit that the government will deliver to Canadian families.
2. misdirected
   Child CareBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the opposition's election loss rather than engaging the claim about existing spaces.I will certainly admit no such thing nor will the Canadian people who cast judgment upon this issue in the last election.
3. misdirected
   The EnvironmentBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to child care and Quebec instead of addressing Kyoto commitments or provincial calls.it is interesting that the Leader of the Opposition changed the subject when he asked me a question in French, because he decided not to ask a question about a child care program.
4. deflected
   The EnvironmentJohn Godfrey (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer criticizes Liberal plan costs without addressing the 80% progress claim from the cited report.the preliminary findings of that report show that the Liberal Party of Canada failed Canada's environment.
5. deflected
   The EnvironmentJohn Godfrey (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mocks the prior plan as a pipe dream rather than comparing Kyoto to the Asia-Pacific partnership.I will call it the pipe-dream plan, and I am really glad the Conservatives were elected so we can make sure that pipe-dream plan goes up in smoke.
6. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites budget measures but does not commit to the unanimous Quebec motion on Kyoto.the latest budget—which his party supported—contains measures to improve the reduction of carbon dioxide gases.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes general discussions but avoids negotiating a bilateral territorial agreement with Quebec.this government encourages discussions between the federal and provincial governments on climate change and the programs that could improve the situation.
8. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer blames Liberals and offers to help with the Internet instead of addressing the lack of advance notice to Quebec.If the member needs some help using the Internet, I would be happy to help him with it.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government and restates the current position without addressing the validity of Kyoto based on 163 countries.the only government that did not support any action to actually implement Kyoto or get anywhere close to our Kyoto targets was the previous Liberal government.
10. partly answered
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer distinguishes pollution from greenhouse gases and mentions future measures but provides no specific plan for the current summer.That is why, in our program, we intend to propose measures to deal with pollution and greenhouse gases.
11. misdirected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to criticizing the NDP for voting against the budget instead of outlining concrete emission reduction steps.In terms of the control of greenhouse gases, he asked for a plan.
12. deflected
    Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as unfounded bias about ACOA without addressing the minister's accountability comments.what is truly unfortunate is that members opposite get up and make completely unfounded and biased comments about a department that is there to benefit our region of Atlantic Canada.
13. misdirected
    Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the member of misstating facts and misleading Canadians rather than addressing patronage concerns.The member opposite should refrain from getting up, simply misstating the facts and misleading Canadians about a department that is working very well for Atlantic Canada, sullying the name of ACOA representatives.
14. deflected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers to general policy and procurement processes without confirming tactical airlift as the first acquisition.When cabinet approves the acquisitions, we will go forward with the proper procurement processes to acquire the equipment.
15. misdirected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member's voting record on Afghanistan instead of committing to Canadian maintenance contracts.I find it strange that the member opposite, who has such an interest in defence, voted against our troops in Afghanistan.
16. partly answered
    World Trade OrganizationMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains that texts are prepared by committee chairs and will be discussed when available but does not confirm access for Quebec.As they become available and public, of course, they will be discussed in Geneva and I imagine here in the House as well.
17. answered
    World Trade OrganizationMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms continued support for supply management as asked.We have supported supply management. We have done that in committee, we have done it publicly, we did it during the campaign, and we will continue to support it in the years to come.
18. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids specifics on analysis progress or plans to extend the pilot project.We are reviewing the results of the evaluation as we speak before making any decisions on our options.
19. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly addresses the timeline for a decision on the pilot project.The pilot project is considering several options. They are being considered as we speak and the decision will be made in the next five days.
20. deflected
    TaxationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps whether the rate increase occurred by shifting to average tax reductions.all Canadians in all tax brackets will, on average, pay less income tax as a result of the federal budget.
21. deflected
    TaxationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the social engineering critique and pivots to transit benefits instead.The transit pass will mean that people who buy monthly passes to commute will have about two months free transit per year.
22. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Massimo Pacetti (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal government rather than addressing the funding guarantee for Quebec.The Liberals failed Canadians when it came to the environment. They failed the provinces when it came to the environment and they definitely failed Quebecers when it came to the environment.
23. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Massimo Pacetti (Liberal) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal record instead of addressing cancellation of EnerGuide funding for Quebec.unlike the previous Liberal government which sat on its hands and watched greenhouse gases skyrocket.
24. answered
    Elections ActMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly outlines planned legislative measures to address donation limits.We will be bringing in the toughest anti-corruption law in Canadian history. We will ban union and corporate donations and, most important, we will lower donations to just $1,000
25. deflected
    Elections ActMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response shifts focus to the federal accountability act rather than committing to resources for investigations.The one thing this Parliament can do is to clean up government and to enact the federal accountability act.
26. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government and the asker instead of addressing current actions on aboriginal issues.I am astounded that the hon. member would have the temerity to stand in the House after the Auditor General's report, which is a sad epitaph on 13 years of Liberal mismanagement.
27. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The response restates government spending and consultation claims without addressing the question about empty promises.The reason aboriginal Canadians are prepared to work with this government is that we are consulting with them.
28. partly answered
    Human Resources and Social DevelopmentGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives a brief assurance on literacy importance but does not address funding or specific groups like Literacy Nova Scotia.The government recognizes how important literacy is for our trades, skills and education.
29. deflected
    Human Resources and Social DevelopmentGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The response lists unrelated tax measures instead of addressing calls for new proposals or funding for literacy groups.We have proposed to provide students and their families with tax relief, new tax credits on books and a reduction in parental contributions to expectant parents.
30. answered
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMr. Maka Kotto (Bloc) asked Mr. Jim Abbott (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that CBC operates at arm's length and the government does not interfere.CBC is a crown corporation. It acts at arm's length from the government.
31. deflected
    Canadian Broadcasting CorporationMr. Maka Kotto (Bloc) asked Mr. Jim Abbott (Conservative). loaded question.The response quotes the Broadcasting Act without addressing the request for a promise against propaganda use.the Broadcasting Act states that CBC Radio-Canada should only act with the highest standards and integrity and, from the Broadcasting Act, to contribute to a shared national consciousness and identity.
32. partly answered
    International AidKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses timing and coordination but does not specify what the $1.8 million will be spent on.As for the specific spending, that will be done in conjunction, obviously, with the Indonesian government, our international partners and other groups that are there, including the Red Cross which is doing exemplary work.
33. deflected
    Personal InformationMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes past actions and commissioner praise without addressing the specific promise requested about US access.This comprehensive strategy is a positive step toward addressing Canadians' concerns about the flow of their personal information across borders
34. deflected
    Personal InformationMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promises general efforts on privacy but avoids any commitment to the requested legislation prohibiting data flows.I can commit to the member that we will take every reasonable effort to ensure that the privacy of Canadians is fully protected.
35. deflected
    DarfurMrs. Susan Kadis (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states no request has been received and defers consideration rather than providing the requested guarantee on troop participation.If and when the request comes, we will consider it.
36. partly answered
    Securities IndustryMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and offers to work with others but provides no timeline or specific plan for raising standards.I am prepared to work with opposition parties to see how and when we should strengthen that legislation.
37. deflected
    HealthMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general approval criteria without addressing whether the special access program will be reviewed.no medical device, including silicone gel breast implants, is approved or authorized for sale in Canada if the health risks exceed the benefits.