Bloc motion on gas prices dominates Commons sitting

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1. misdirected
   Softwood LumberBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response defends the deal and attacks the opposition's record instead of addressing the rush or free trade concerns.I can understand why the party opposite would like to undo that because it would like to have an excuse for its terrible decade of economic mismanagement of our relations with the United States, but we are getting those things fixed.
2. misdirected
   Softwood LumberBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past Liberal failures and claims victory rather than addressing whether the deal favors Americans.This is why the majority of Canadian and Quebec producers support this agreement. It is a victory for Canada, but a loss for the Liberal party.
3. misdirected
   Aboriginal AffairsBill Graham (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The response blames the prior Liberal government on unrelated issues instead of addressing the member's statement or Kelowna accord.This is a legacy of 13 years of Liberal ineptitude and mismanagement.
4. deflected
   Softwood LumberJean Lapierre (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises the government's record and the deal but ignores the request for loan guarantees.Yes, this is a historic agreement. It was approved by the majority of producers and by all consumers, and it ensures that the forestry industry will have a future under this government.
5. deflected
   Softwood LumberJean Lapierre (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The response claims producers are happy and access is guaranteed but does not address whether companies can wait a year for funds.The people in Beauce, like all forest producers in Canada, are very happy with this agreement.
6. deflected
   Price of GasolineMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies special subsidies and points to GST cuts instead of explaining the tax reductions for oil companies.This government has not approved a reduction in special subsidies for the oil industry.
7. misdirected
   Price of GasolineMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response accuses the Bloc of regional division rather than addressing the differing treatment of oil companies versus other industries.The Bloc Québécois is making an issue of it in order to hold a debate pitting one region against another.
8. deflected
   Price of GasolineMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attributes prices to international markets and history but does not address refining margins or government incompetence.It is the free market that causes prices to fluctuate.
9. deflected
   Price of GasolineMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites past votes and bureau findings instead of addressing current government inaction on the Competition Act.On six occasions, the Competition Bureau also decided, upon investigation, that the free market was working well in the Canadian petroleum sector.
10. partly answered
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer commits to not continuing Liberal practices and mentions collaboration on a study but offers no concrete regulatory actions.My office has been working closely with Dr. Rick Smith from Environmental Defence.
11. misdirected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts blame to NDP and Liberals for delaying committee review rather than addressing timelines or accountability for toxins.It is actually the NDP members who are collaborating with the Liberals to hold up that review in committee.
12. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMark Eyking (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's party history instead of explaining consultation process or deal terms.memories are short over on that side of the House because it was not very long ago when members of that party were prepared to accept a deal that was significantly inferior to the one we established in the recent negotiations.
13. deflected
    Softwood LumberMark Eyking (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights Atlantic exemption and ongoing talks but avoids confirming consultation before finalizing or addressing duty and cap concerns.He will have a very good time defending his position if this deal falls through.
14. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Blair Wilson (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer insults the member's lifestyle and dismisses concerns rather than defending the deal's impact on sovereignty or industry.the hon. member might just want to sit around his cappuccino bars in West Vancouver and not go out to the communities where people are trying to make a living in the softwood lumber business.
15. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Blair Wilson (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer threatens economic consequences if the deal fails instead of addressing changed market conditions or industry input.I wonder if the hon. member will be prepared to stand and shoot off his mouth when this industry falls back into turmoil, which is what will happen if we are unable to finalize this agreement
16. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms extension of benefits in high-unemployment regions but provides no specifics on new project mechanics, regions, duration or eligible workers.We will continue to provide up to five additional weeks of EI benefits in regions included in the original pilot where the unemployment rate continues to be relatively high.
17. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references the feasibility study but does not justify inaction on the program.it was addressed in the budget as a feasibility study, which is the prudent thing to do.
18. partly answered
    BankruptciesMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.It explains changes needed to both acts but does not confirm if the workers' assistance part can proceed separately.Major technical changes are required to these two acts in parallel. This is the cause of the delay.
19. deflected
    BankruptciesMr. Robert Vincent (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the Senate process but does not address implementing the program from Royal Assent.At the time of Royal Assent, the members of the Senate asked to see, before the act came into force, the technical changes that would be made to it.
20. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Ken Boshcoff (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.The response attacks the member for playing politics instead of addressing the call to renegotiate.He ought to get behind it, support it, support the workers in the softwood lumber industry, support the rejuvenation of the forest industry and get back to work instead of playing political games.
21. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMr. Ken Boshcoff (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.It cites provincial and producer support but sidesteps the specific criticisms of the deal.the major producing provinces are supportive of this agreement. The vast majority of the lumber producers in our country are supportive
22. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the member of seeking publicity rather than confirming whether concerns were raised.I would ask the hon. member to be helpful in this case rather than trying to draw publicity to himself, as is his wont.
23. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The response accuses the member of drawing attention to himself instead of addressing pressure on Mexico.Standing up in the House of Commons and trying to draw attention to himself is not going to help catch the killers of the Ianiero family.
24. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer blames the prior Liberal government but does not affirm respect for the signed agreement.It is shameful that the previous Liberal government would have resorted to misleading the people of Kashechewan with empty promises and with no money set aside in the budget.
25. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). rhetorical question.Question makes no request for action or information and ends in judgment; answer shifts blame to prior government without addressing current plan.The point I simply wish the House to understand today is that the previous government promised to relocate the community and it included no money in the fiscal framework, not a dollar to relocate that community; more empty Liberal promises.
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Mario Silva (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Question asks for timeline on ratification; answer pivots to general UN posture and attacks prior government instead of addressing the protocol.We are following this issue very closely. We are working with international partners and we are forever taking positions where the previous Liberal government sat on the sidelines, carping and harping and doing nothing.
27. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Mario Silva (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Question assumes refusal and asks why torture is not a priority; answer discusses a human rights council without confirming ratification status or timeline.A human rights council is being set up to deal specifically with issues like torture, to deal specifically with issues like small arms proliferation.
28. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Question seeks foreign-policy direction; answer attacks the member personally and his record rather than addressing substance.He is reminding us daily, and we have seen his political record, that if we do not like his principles, if we do not like his positions, stick around, he has others.
29. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Question repeats request for foreign-policy priority; answer again attacks the member and pivots to troops in Afghanistan.Unlike the member opposite, this government stands firmly behind the Canadian troops, working for the health, welfare and stability of people in Afghanistan, unlike that member.
30. partly answered
    Canada Post CorporationMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Question asks whether minister agrees with president on regional equity; answer states equity is not the issue and emphasizes timely delivery.Equity is not the issue here. What is expected of Canada Post is timely delivery.
31. deflected
    Canada Post CorporationMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Question requests moratorium pending analysis; answer tells member to ask Canada Post instead of addressing the request.The answers she is looking for rest with the people at Canada Post.
32. partly answered
    Federal Accountability ActStephen Owen (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Question asks minister to table legal opinion confirming constitutionality; answer notes Law Clerk will testify and amendments are possible but does not commit to tabling an opinion.If members have serious concerns about those issues, they are fully within their rights to bring forward amendments at committee to deal with such issues.
33. partly answered
    PovertyMr. Tony Martin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges blame and lists general steps but does not address the timeline or reversal of the trend.This government in 100-plus days has already taken important steps to assist Canadians with the everyday struggles they face.
34. deflected
    PovertyMr. Tony Martin (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats general commitments without addressing oil subsidies or tabling a specific plan.We have taken important steps to put money back into people's pockets and in their communities with programs aimed specifically at helping people with the struggles that they face in their day to day lives.
35. deflected
    Bill C-2Mr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids providing or submitting the legal opinion and instead discusses opposition tactics.What I can say is that we received the opinion from the Law Clerk.
36. misdirected
    Tourism IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the consultation question and pivots to praise the former minister on an unrelated file.The proof of this is the agreement that was reached on softwood lumber.
37. answered
    National RevenueMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Carol Skelton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states it would be inappropriate to comment due to ongoing court proceedings.We are looking into the situation and it would be inappropriate for me or any member of this government to comment on the issues of individuals involved in this matter.
38. partly answered
    Business of the HouseRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines the week's business but only acknowledges the Bill C-15 suggestion without confirming it.I hear the hon. member's suggestion with respect to Bill C-15.
39. deflected
    Points of OrderMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to criticizing the process of drafting bills rather than addressing a mechanism for affected members.it is incumbent upon the individual who is putting together a private member's bill to ensure the bill itself does not require a royal recommendation.