Commons debates bill for mandatory minimum sentences on gun crimes

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1. deflected
   National DefenceBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states no decision was taken but pivots to campaign promises without addressing the troops' needs or sole-source accusation.the government has taken no such decision and no such procurement has been undertaken.
2. deflected
   National DefenceBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the query as speculation and offers only a general assurance without confirming Canadian basing or servicing.What I can assure the House is that everything the government does will be in the interests of building a strong Canadian armed forces.
3. misdirected
   National DefenceBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses the hypothetical and attacks the opposition for lobbying instead of addressing the servicing guarantee.The members opposite want to try to lobby National Defence on behalf of certain companies.
4. partly answered
   National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Mr. Russ Hiebert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms decisions will prioritize the Forces and industry interests but does not commit to holding exploratory meetings.when a decision is finally made, it will be made in the best interests of the military, in the best interests of Canadians and in the best interests of the industry.
5. deflected
   National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer is cut off but prior pattern shows deflection to general interests without addressing the Chinook or C-17 servicing guarantee.
6. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references budget measures for transit and fuels but does not address the economists' critique of Kyoto shortfalls.this government intends to pursue the reduction of emissions, as we did in the budget with our support for public transit and for renewable fuels.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes non-Kyoto countries and rejects credit purchases but does not explain how the made-in-Canada plan meets targets.If the leader of the Bloc Québécois is still suggesting that this government take billions of tax dollars to purchase other countries' pollution credits, that is something this government will not do.
8. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal plan instead of addressing the effectiveness of voluntary initiatives.We know the Liberal plan did not work so why would that member be supporting a Liberal plan that does not work?
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the made-in-Canada plan without addressing the bilateral Quebec agreement or use of the $2 billion.We will have a made in Canada plan that is effective in all provinces.
10. deflected
    Softwood LumberJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights benefits of the deal but avoids the sovereignty and veto concerns raised.It will get $4 billion of money that has been tied up in endless litigation back into the pockets of Canadians producers.
11. misdirected
    Softwood LumberJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's perspective rather than addressing the request on loan guarantees.what the hon. member says may be the perspective of someone from downtown Toronto but the people who work in this industry and who run this industry want this agreement done
12. misdirected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Mr. Russ Hiebert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's past record instead of addressing the procurement conflict or costs.I find it a bit rich for the member opposite, after 13 years of Liberal neglect and after he voted against supporting our men and women in uniform, to now have an interest in the military.
13. misdirected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Mr. Russ Hiebert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's past procurement record instead of addressing the mixed fleet costs.again I find the question a bit rich coming from a member who procured the failed fast ferries
14. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Russ Hiebert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer asserts compliance and experience but does not confirm or deny the prior lobbying roles asked about.as the Minister of National Defence has repeated in this House many times, he has complied with all the requirements of the ethics office
15. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. Russ Hiebert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that all rules were followed and procurement will be fair but does not address seeking legal advice on conflicts.every step that needs to be taken to ensure the procurement is accurate, fair and transparent will be done
16. answered
    AgricultureMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the discrepancy by stating what Mr. Lamy said at the UPA meeting.At his presentation at the UPA, Mr. Lamy was very clear that he believes a supply management system within the rules of the WTO is possible.
17. answered
    AgricultureMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms ongoing support for supply management without evasion.We are supportive of supply management. We have been in the past and we will be in the future.
18. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Jean-Yves Roy (Bloc) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms action to maintain observer independence.We put the brakes on it because I believe, as the member believes, that observers on the boat should be independent.
19. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Jean-Yves Roy (Bloc) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms integrity but ignores the expert recommendations and specific reform details.I agree with the member that the integrity of the program must be protected.
20. misdirected
    International AidKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking the Liberal leadership instead of addressing the Egypt-Canada policy comparison.Watching the Liberal leadership race, the Liberals think the children should be supporting the politicians.
21. deflected
    International AidKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's plan without addressing reinstatement of provincial agreements.what distinguishes the government's plans is that under our child care plan, every single child and every single family benefits.
22. deflected
    Natural ResourcesBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies cancellation but immediately shifts to criticizing the prior Liberal record.I would like to remind the member that the Liberal environmental record over the last 13 years was abysmal on every single facet.
23. deflected
    Natural ResourcesBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses biofuel meetings instead of addressing Kyoto-related incentives or research support.Every single province was very supportive of our biofuel initiative.
24. answered
    Chinese CanadiansMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the commitment to deliver an apology without delay or evasion.the Prime Minister and the government have committed to apologizing to the Chinese community.
25. deflected
    Chinese CanadiansMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses consultations and an apology but does not address compensation for widows or family members.As I have said, we will be fulfilling the commitment for an apology in the House with an appropriate acknowledgment.
26. partly answered
    AgricultureRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The response emphasizes participation in negotiations without detailing the defense of supply management.We will be ensuring that when the decisions are being made that Canada is not on the outside looking in.
27. partly answered
    AgricultureRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.It affirms support but focuses on balance without committing to specific actions.of course we support supply management.
28. answered
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the balance and sensitive products category.we are talking about sensitive line protections, trying to get enough sensitive lines in order to preserve and protect the supply managed system.
29. deflected
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to campaign promises and location of decision without addressing the plebiscite.It involves dual marketing, more Canadian farmers having a choice, and that is a decision that should be made here in Canada, not at the WTO.
30. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Marc Lemay (Bloc) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). substantive question.The response avoids confirming the vote intention by describing the document as ongoing.We are giving it our focused attention and consideration.
31. deflected
    Museum of Science and TechnologyMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past resolutions instead of addressing the museum move commitment.It is too easy to say that we have resolved the UNESCO issue, which people had been demanding for many years.
32. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Bill Matthews (Liberal) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). substantive question.It confirms the commitment will be fulfilled but provides no timeline or mandate details.that commitment, like all the others, will be fulfilled in time.
33. partly answered
    HealthMs. Penny Priddy (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Minister acknowledges the inadvertent document release and calls it unacceptable but does not address restoring public faith in the review process.I can tell the House that certainly the initial investigation reveals that a document was inadvertently sent out.
34. deflected
    HealthMs. Penny Priddy (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Minister clarifies the document type and stresses science-based decisions while inserting partisan criticism of rhetoric and implying the asker should know better.as the hon. member knows, or should know, the document that was released was a series of talking points.
35. answered
    Public SafetyMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Minister directly shares the concern and details existing collaborative government efforts with faith and cultural communities for security and support.across the country many individuals, groups and organizations, many supported by the government, have been working in a very close and collaborative way with communities of faith and various cultural communities letting them know that we are on the alert when it comes to security for people who want to hurt Canadians.