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1. deflected
   Softwood LumberRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper dismisses the criticisms and promotes the deal without addressing the specific questions on NAFTA or rebate percentage.This is a good deal for our softwood industry and a good deal for Canada.
2. deflected
   Softwood LumberRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper attacks the prior government and opposition instead of explaining what changed from the 100% rebate pledge.We have a strong deal, a deal that not only benefits the industry and our regions but puts that party to shame.
3. misdirected
   Softwood LumberRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper corrects numbers and attacks Liberals and lawyers rather than addressing the shelf-life or imminent export taxes.We know what they did to the softwood lumber industry in this country and we know that the only people they speak for are people like the member himself, Liberal lawyers who want to keep this litigation going on forever.
4. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.Emerson references a prior deal and praises the agreement without calculating expected charges under falling prices.I am a little surprised by the short memory of the some of the members opposite.
5. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.Emerson mocks the question about future prices and pivots to litigation harms instead of providing an estimate.if that hon. member knows what lumber prices are going to be doing in the next 6 to 12 months, he ought to be out in the futures market making $1 million.
6. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.O'Connor states a forthcoming policy will address requirements but offers no justification for the 30-year failure.We will be bringing out a strategic language policy within the next few months that will give objectives of this department to achieve, which will satisfy these requirements.
7. misdirected
   Official LanguagesMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper shifts to attacking Quebec separation instead of addressing the plan or apology for unilingual anglophones in bilingual posts.For my part, I would add that the worst possible policy for francophones outside Quebec and francophones in the Canadian armed forces is certainly the separation of Quebec from Canada.
8. misdirected
   Official LanguagesMr. Benoît Sauvageau (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Verner attacks a Bloc colleague's comment instead of outlining action to enforce the Official Languages Act in the Forces.I would tell my hon. colleague from the Bloc that he should speak with his own colleague, the member for Papineau, who just last week at a meeting of the Standing Committee on Official Languages expressed her scorn for anglophone colleagues who are making an effort to learn French.
9. deflected
   Official LanguagesMr. Benoît Sauvageau (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous government and mischaracterizes representation instead of addressing action on the commissioner's recommendation.Let me remind the questioner that the Liberals were in power for 13 years and they did squat.
10. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines planned measures and past actions but does not directly confirm belief in the science.this government has already taken strong measures on climate change.
11. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking the Liberal position on carbon tax rather than addressing the call for a plan.For example, the hon. member for Etobicoke—Lakeshore, an aspirant to the Liberal leadership on the weekend, says that we need some form of carbon tax
12. misdirected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The question builds on a loaded premise about Republican influence and the answer equates the congressman to Liberal MPs instead of addressing the border issue.One congressperson making wayward remarks is much like Liberal MPs used to do in making extreme remarks in their time of tenure.
13. answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly cites the Senate amendment achieved as a result of raising the issue.as a result of the Prime Minister raising this issue and continuing to make it a priority, an amendment has been passed in the United States Senate delaying this whole process yet further
14. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the congressman's comments and cites administration support without addressing the minister's silence.I do not understand why the member keeps repeating comments made by a member of Congress who lacks the information.
15. deflected
    Canada-U.S. RelationsMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer agrees on trade importance but sidesteps the question about defending systems and taking orders.More than 85% of our trade is with the United States.
16. deflected
    Oil CompaniesMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains price fluctuations but does not address how oil companies justify refinery profit margins.the price at the pump increases and decreases according to international price fluctuations and the price per barrel of oil.
17. deflected
    Oil CompaniesMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the refinery margin question and pivots to unrelated tax cuts.In the last budget, we implemented tax cuts for all industries in Canada.
18. partly answered
    HealthMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains the board's role but does not address why the 400% increase was permitted.Its mandate is to regulate the prices of all patented medicines pursuant to the Patent Act and to ensure they are not excessive.
19. deflected
    HealthMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates the existing process without committing to any new action like the European inquiries.That is the process and we will follow that process.
20. deflected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims no decision exists while avoiding the maintenance and sovereignty issues raised.When a decision is made the House will be informed if it is in session and the public will be informed of that decision.
21. misdirected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.Answer insults the asker personally instead of addressing the timing commitment requested.I really must be dealing with the Forest Gump of critics.
22. answered
    National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly denies any discussion with the US on the purchase.We have never discussed these purchases with the United States.
23. misdirected
    National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the prior government's record rather than addressing the C-17 purchase or American lobbying claims.That is the performance of that government.
24. deflected
    Lobbyists Registration ActMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights the bill's general provisions without addressing the specific inconsistencies or named individuals.The bottom line is that the Prime Minister made real and meaningful commitments to stop the revolving door between government and lobbying firms and that is exactly what we have done in Bill C-2.
25. answered
    Canada Elections ActMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the plan to pass legislation capping donations at $1,000.the first thing the government wants to do is to get the federal accountability act passed into law so we can end these big $5,000 contributions and cap the amount at $1,000
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids confirming support for the ICC and speaks only generally about justice efforts.we are very supportive of international efforts to bring international lawbreakers to justice.
27. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Mr. Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The response expresses interest but does not commit to sending officials to the UN meeting.We will be looking at participating and whether that is appropriate in terms of a small arms treaty.
28. deflected
    HealthMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Mr. Steven Fletcher (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the conflict-of-interest claim and pivots to election promises on wait times.this government will follow through on all its election promises unlike the previous government.
29. misdirected
    HealthMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the question as mean-spirited instead of addressing the share-sale request.I thank the hon. member for her mean-spirited question.
30. deflected
    Child LabourMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer diverts to praising Canada's role and references a different convention.I admit that I am always surprised to see how much interest the Bloc Québécois members can take in everything that Canada does on the international scene.
31. answered
    Child LabourMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides a clear explanation involving provincial considerations and examples.we must take what the provinces want into account.
32. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsBryon Wilfert (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The response indicates working with partners but lacks specific actions Canada is taking.Canada is working with its partners to ensure that all parties come to the table and that a peaceful resolution is made there.
33. partly answered
    Softwood LumberMs. Catherine Bell (NDP) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the process and intent to help producers but sidesteps the accusation of prioritizing a photo op.we are working to ensure we get this deal right and that we are looking at how to help producers in her riding.
34. deflected
    Softwood LumberMs. Catherine Bell (NDP) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.The response criticizes the opposition's litigation approach instead of addressing the timeline or contingencies for the deal.the hon. member seems to believe, like the rest of her party, that the way to help the softwood lumber industry is to continue litigation
35. partly answered
    FisheriesMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). substantive question.Clarifies ministerial responsibility for the retirement package but provides no timeline or commitment.the retirement package will come under the minister responsible for employment.
36. answered
    Canada Post CorporationMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Details actions taken to fulfill promises by securing job protections and service improvements.They have, in fact, obtained from Canada Post that no employee or manager will lose their jobs and that the quality of mail delivery in that area will be improved.
37. answered
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Commits to making a formal offer addressing the request for the government's intentions.in the next few hours, we will make a formal offer to the promoter.