Commons debates budget measures in take-note session after bill passage

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1. answered
   Public SafetyBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly lists contacts made with US officials and embassy actions to correct reporting.I have spoken to my equivalent in the United States, the President.
2. deflected
   Public SafetyBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions ambassador activity but pivots to a partisan hockey insult instead of detailing plans for lawmakers.I will predict it will not be difficult to exceed the Stanley Cup record of that party's government, which did not win a single Stanley Cup for Canada in 13 years.
3. misdirected
   Public SafetyBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the request to defend immigration policy and instead attacks the prior government's record.I can tell the Leader of the Opposition that clearly, the United States is generally safer with this government's security policies than with those of the former government.
4. partly answered
   EqualizationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the O'Brien report and upcoming meetings but avoids naming any potential losers under the formula.It makes various recommendations with respect to equalization.
5. deflected
   EqualizationJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the GST and sales-tax accusation by quoting an economist praising the budget instead.Speaking of being honest, I am sure the member opposite remembers some of his colleagues who actually look on the bright side, the sunny side of the budget, like the chief economist at RBC Financial Group
6. answered
   Economic DevelopmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states no decision has been made and commits to a process free of political interference.When we do contemplate such decisions, we will have a purchasing process that is free of political interference.
7. answered
   Economic DevelopmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats that no decision exists yet but confirms future tenders will consider economic benefits.At the same time, our process will take into account the economic benefits for Canada.
8. answered
   National DefenceMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms no decision has been taken and lists priorities for any future procurement.When it does, it will be to the benefit, first, of the military, second, of Canadians, and third, of industry, which will get industrial benefits.
9. deflected
   National DefenceMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question about economic benefits by claiming the issue is theoretical and no decision has been made.the member opposite is dealing in theoreticals.
10. partly answered
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references a budget plan on renewable fuels but pivots to criticizing the opposition and prior government instead of detailing a full emissions plan.this government has already begun to table a plan.
11. deflected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids confirming intent on the Asia-Pacific partnership or a House vote by giving a general statement on international cooperation.the government has made very clear that it intends to work with its partners here in Canada, in North America and around the world
12. misdirected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the C-17 veto question and instead quotes and attacks the asker for deviating from platforms.I can understand why somebody from the Liberal Party would say something like that, because they deviate from their platforms all the time.
13. misdirected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question by personally attacking the asker as uninterested and hypocritical rather than addressing aircraft maintenance or sovereignty issues.He has no interest in the military. He knows nothing about the military, so he is a hypocrite to be standing up here and talking about the military.
14. partly answered
    National DefenceJean Lapierre (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms no transaction yet and notes the minister's role in ensuring Canadian benefits but does not address opposition to the Boeing contract.Whatever commitment the government makes will be in keeping with our policy and ensure benefits for all Canadians.
15. deflected
    National DefenceJean Lapierre (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer restates that benefits will occur if a contract is signed without engaging the accusation of groveling or loss of control.there will be economic benefits for Canadians if a contract is signed.
16. answered
    AgricultureMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms commitment to supply management and remaining at the WTO table to defend it.I said that we were committed to defending the agricultural interests of Canada, including supply management systems.
17. deflected
    AgricultureMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms support for supply management but ignores the request to pressure trading partners for reciprocal market access.we support the supply management system.
18. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the unemployment-rate criteria that led to Montreal's exclusion from the pilot.That is why Montreal was excluded and why other ones where the employment rate has dropped down to below 6% were excluded as well.
19. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats that the project is a limited test but does not justify the specific rate-based exclusions raised.That is why we are going with the sample that we started with and that is why we are going to continue with it.
20. misdirected
    Member for Calgary WestMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner as improper and shameful instead of addressing staff use or repayment.I am very disappointed, as are, I am sure, other members of the House, that he would raise this in this manner.
21. misdirected
    Member for Calgary WestMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the member of unfairness and tells her she should know better rather than stating any action on the allegations.It is unfair to the process, unfair to the member and unfair to everyone in the House.
22. deflected
    TransportMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to a committee appearance but does not address the call for a formal inquiry into rail accidents.They were able to provide suitable, satisfactory answers to all the questions that the hon. member had.
23. deflected
    TransportMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states general responsibility for safety but avoids any commitment to an inquiry or accountability for rising accidents.Transport Canada assumes a responsibility to ensure our railways and, of course, other modes of transportation are safe and secure for Canadians to use.
24. answered
    Canada PostJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the government's commitment to maintaining rural mail delivery after consulting internally.This government and this party is committed to maintaining the traditional rural mail delivery and this has been indicated to the officials of Canada Post.
25. deflected
    Canada PostJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates a general commitment without addressing whether the minister will be allowed to decide.We are committed as a government to maintaining rural delivery in Canada.
26. answered
    Canada PostRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms equal treatment and timely mail delivery for all Canadians.We will treat all Canadians equally and we will ensure Canadians receive their mail delivery on time and as it should be done.
27. misdirected
    Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer attacks the asker instead of addressing the demand regarding the Digby Wharf decision.It is too bad that he did not put as much effort and determination into solving the problem in his riding.
28. answered
    National RevenueMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Carol Skelton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the refusal to comment by citing privacy provisions of the Income Tax Act.Regrettably, I must say once again that due to the privacy provisions of the Income Tax Act I cannot comment on the case.
29. deflected
    National RevenueMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Carol Skelton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again cites privacy rules and defers any position to a future creditors meeting without stating the government's stance.once again, I would like to say that I am unable to comment due to the privacy provisions of the Income Tax Act.
30. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms representations to Iran but does not confirm receipt of assurances about a new trial or provide specific updates.We have made representations to the government of Iran.
31. deflected
    HealthMs. Alexa McDonough (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to existing funding but pivots to suggesting the asker run provincially instead of committing to new federal action.If the hon. member feels that strongly about it, perhaps she should run in the provincial election in Nova Scotia.
32. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Alexa McDonough (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the questions as provincial electioneering rather than addressing pollution or long-term care commitments.these questions from the hon. member for Halifax are little more than her attempt to engage in the provincial election campaign in Nova Scotia.
33. deflected
    MarriageIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the constitutional and divisiveness concerns raised and instead restates the election promise of a free vote.The Prime Minister is a man of his word.
34. misdirected
    Points of OrderIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Mr. Garry Breitkreuz (Conservative). substantive question.The response turns to attacking the Liberals rather than clarifying the specific misrepresentation of testimony alleged.I am quite surprised that the Liberals would draw attention to probably one of the biggest fiascos that has ever been perpetrated on Parliament and the Canadian people.