Commons debates conditional sentencing reforms in Criminal Code bill

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1. partly answered
   Aboriginal AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.Answer clarifies non-invitation and names representative at talks but does not confirm court compliance or June 16 attendee.The federal government was not one of the parties that was asked to attend.
2. answered
   Aboriginal AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly details the ongoing negotiation process and named representatives.Mr. Dearing, in particular, has spent the last 48 hours negotiating and Ms. McDougall would be at the table today for another negotiating session.
3. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects premise on Kelowna and relationships then pivots to general praise without addressing specific proposals for June 16.I would like to point out that I do not accept the premise of the question relative to either Kelowna or the relationships between the government and aboriginal Canadians.
4. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies the claim of abolition but offers no detail on review outcome or consultation.the procurement strategy for aboriginal business continues to be government policy.
5. misdirected
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes facts and shifts to unrelated budget initiatives instead of addressing specific contract cuts.In particular, I would point out for the benefit of the member the socio-economic fund, the $500 million that was announced in the budget
6. deflected
   Kyoto ProtocolMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges emissions rise but avoids any commitment to Kyoto targets.We will work together with the provinces and industry in order to reduce this type of emission.
7. deflected
   Kyoto ProtocolMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer criticizes prior government and promises future bill without addressing Kyoto compliance.This fall, the government will introduce a bill to reduce pollution.
8. deflected
   Kyoto ProtocolMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reframes as regional attack and balances environment with economy without addressing oil-industry emissions or Kyoto.At the same time, we need an energy policy which provides for the energy needs of both industry and the Canadian public.
9. deflected
   Kyoto ProtocolMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer blames the prior government for missing targets instead of stating what steps would fulfill Kyoto commitments.
10. partly answered
    Foreign WorkersMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The response acknowledges the issue and commits to ensuring fair treatment but offers no concrete action on the Vancouver case.It is our commitment to the member that we will find ways to do that.
11. deflected
    Foreign WorkersMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the process and accuses the member of having facts wrong rather than addressing why approvals continue when Canadians are available.I would suggest that in this case the member has his facts wrong.
12. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes the existence of a signed accord and challenges the member personally instead of addressing implementation or funding.There were two specific problems at Kelowna that the hon. member will not be able to address.
13. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal government with empty-promise rhetoric instead of addressing the TB epidemic or Kelowna funding.it seems clear that the House will reverberate again this morning with more Liberal empty promises to aboriginal Canadians.
14. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Ken Boshcoff (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer challenges the member to table documents and blames the prior government rather than committing to action on Kashechewan relocation.Why does he not table in the House where the Kashechewan money was booked?
15. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Ken Boshcoff (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again blames the prior government and notes flooded sites instead of explaining steps to designate reserve land or speed relocation.the only fiction in the House of Commons today is that the former Liberal government dealt with this in any responsible way.
16. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Réal Ménard (Bloc) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the new pilot project timeline and coverage for affected workers.I am pleased to confirm that the government intends to introduce the extended EI benefits pilot project which will run until December 8, 2007.
17. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Réal Ménard (Bloc) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains selection criteria without addressing Montreal's exclusion or the rate comparison.The regions that have seen significant improvement in their labour market situations since the launch of the previous one are the regions that have been included in this new pilot project.
18. partly answered
    Mirabel Airport PropertyMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the timeline and process but stops short of a firm commitment on the full acreage.we would make our announcements and conclude these discussions by the end of the summer.
19. misdirected
    Mirabel Airport PropertyMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's record instead of confirming the exact acreage commitment.We resolve files, which is something the Bloc Québécois has never managed to do.
20. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The question uses inflammatory language and false premises; the answer counters with attacks on the prior Liberal record.the government is not going to accept another smear on a member with comments taken out of context.
21. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer deflects by highlighting past Liberal failures and demands an apology rather than addressing the remarks.However, speaking of scalping and glass beads, perhaps that member could apologize for former Prime Minister Chrétien
22. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to criticizing Liberal failures instead of condemning or clarifying the member's comments.what we do not agree with is the Liberal government's total failure with respect to Canada's aboriginal peoples
23. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer insults the asker and pivots to praising the minister rather than addressing the resignation demand.we do not need lessons in civility from Alfonso Gagliano's mini-me.
24. deflected
    HousingMrs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing measures without committing to new action on poverty or housing access.our recent budget included a range of measures to support families with children as well as initiatives that address housing and homelessness
25. answered
    HousingMrs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly counters the premise by detailing new housing funding announced.We announced $1.4 billion for affordable housing, including $800 million to increase the supply of safe and affordable housing and up to $300 million to address the acute housing situation of the north.
26. answered
    JusticeSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Mr. Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the Attorney General satisfied the constitutionality requirement for the bill.the Department of Justice Act requires that the Attorney General satisfy himself as to the constitutionality of legislation, and he has done so in this case.
27. misdirected
    JusticeSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins with yes but immediately pivots to attacking the Liberal Party instead of addressing certification.Therefore, will the member propose an amendment to ban contributions to parties from children?
28. partly answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer clarifies the status of the deal but does not resolve who is telling the truth.The Department of Public Works has signed, with Minto Developments, an agreement in principle, but the deal has not yet been finalized.
29. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims procedures were followed but avoids explaining how the tender process was skipped.we followed the regular procedures and the standards applied by the Liberal government when it was in power.
30. deflected
    National RevenueMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Carol Skelton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites confidentiality rules rather than addressing whether the government will redistribute the funds.confidentiality provisions in the Income Tax Act prevent me from discussing specific cases or any action that may be taken by our government.
31. partly answered
    Marine IndustryMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the shipyard is operating via private sector and says any funding request will be considered later.if we receive a request for additional government funding, we will consider it in due course.
32. answered
    FisheriesMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer explains the existing older worker program despite noting uncertainty about the question.We brought in a program that his government did not.
33. deflected
    Federal Accountability ActMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the litigation is under review but provides no assurance it will be dropped.That litigation is currently under review.
34. deflected
    Federal Accountability ActMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions review but pivots to criticizing opposition parties for blocking the bill instead of giving a timeframe.I am so disappointed to see a coalition of the Liberals and the Bloc working to block the passage of the accountability act before summer.
35. misdirected
    FisheriesMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner personally rather than addressing the request for a fishery decision.let me tell the George Baker wannabe who floundered around on his first question
36. deflected
    Canada Elections ActMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is a sarcastic joke and the answer plays along while promoting the accountability act.We are against the Liberal practice of shaking down kids at lemonade stands.
37. partly answered
    HealthMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses a registry study and safety commitment but does not confirm an investigation into the special access program.Health Canada is in the process of creating a feasibility study in regard to a Canadian breast implant registry with an independent external organization.
38. partly answered
    Business of the HouseRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer agrees on the bill's importance and outlines a path to proceed after another bill rather than granting immediate unanimous consent.I think we can get to Bill C-15 this afternoon.