Heritage committee report on CBC mandate draws extended debate

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Softwood LumberBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The question traps the PM into one of three negative options; the answer avoids all three by restating ongoing work and confidence.Of course, we are confident that when that happens we will see the same provincial and industry support that we have seen all along.
2. deflected
   Softwood LumberBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The question again forces a negative admission; the answer pivots to attacking the Liberals' past record instead of addressing concerns.The only people who will be disappointed are the members opposite who did such a terrible job of managing this file for 13 years.
3. deflected
   Softwood LumberBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The question asserts total capitulation; the answer sidesteps by contrasting with the previous Liberal plan without confirming or denying the claim.the forest industry, including the Quebec forest industry, rejected the former Liberal government's plan.
4. partly answered
   Softwood LumberMr. Blair Wilson (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks for a clear yes/no on recusal; the answer addresses the process but does not confirm the minister's specific status on this file.There is a process in place whereby disclosures are made to the Ethics Commissioner.
5. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Blair Wilson (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The question probes direct dealings and impact; the answer merely restates compliance without addressing the specific concern raised.I can confirm that the hon. member has followed all the directions of the Ethics Commissioner.
6. answered
   Softwood LumberMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks why the deal is not finalized; the answer directly explains the time needed for legal review.Lawyers for other parties involved have to go over the all the documents, the details of this agreement, as well as the rules of application.
7. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The question warns of a botched deal; the answer rejects the premise of rushing and appeals for Bloc support instead of addressing the risk.I ask that the Bloc Québécois help us complete this agreement of which the vast majority of Quebec's forest industry is in favour.
8. answered
   Softwood LumberMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.The question seeks confirmation on the cap; the answer directly states that option A for Quebec would avoid a hard cap.If the province of Quebec were to select what is referred to as option A, there would be no hard cap or no hard restriction on the exports from that province.
9. deflected
   Softwood LumberMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the agreement broadly but provides no specific assurances on Quebec's strategy changes.I believe that this framework agreement has an excellent basis for the Quebec industry to grow and prosper going forward.
10. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes federal involvement with Ontario but does not address a plan to settle the dispute.the Government of Canada has been working with the Government of Ontario throughout this difficult dispute.
11. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsJack Layton (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins by attacking the questioner as out of date before providing an update.the hon. member is seriously out of date on the facts that he brings to the House.
12. deflected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to the priority and instead attacks the previous government's record.This is unlike the previous government that prosecuted three projects in 13 years.
13. deflected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal record of announcements rather than explaining the cancellation.That is all Liberals ever did: announce and announce.
14. deflected
    National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states no decisions have been made and avoids guaranteeing maintenance stays in Canada.
15. deflected
    National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats no decision and ends with an irrelevant Forrest Gump remark.I was not thinking about the box of chocolates. I was thinking about the other one when I talked about Forrest Gump.
16. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to attacking the Liberal legacy instead of addressing loan guarantees.If we look back at the Liberal legacy in softwood lumber, we have closed mills, tens of thousands of jobs either lost or in jeopardy
17. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts focus to a future agreement instead of addressing loan guarantees.we are working on guaranteeing the industry, not guaranteeing loans.
18. deflected
    Official LanguagesMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the personal attack on bilingualism and pivots to an upcoming plan.I do not understand the purpose of the question from the member opposite.
19. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the bilingual positions issue by referencing the forthcoming plan but provides no data on current representation.a strategic plan will be coming out to adjust positions and identify bilingual positions in the Canadian Forces.
20. misdirected
    HealthMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the asker personally rather than addressing the conflict-of-interest claim.that is a nasty comment by the hon. member. She should be ashamed of herself.
21. misdirected
    HealthMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again attacks the asker instead of responding to the pharmaceutical strategy or ownership question.Any members who question that should be ashamed of themselves.
22. deflected
    Canadian Television FundNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer is cut off and offers no response to the conflict-of-interest allegation.
23. deflected
    Canadian Television FundNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer is cut off and offers no response to the funding disqualification question.
24. answered
    AeronauticsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states that officials are verifying the allegations and will act if warranted.Transport Canada officials are verifying whether these allegations are founded.
25. deflected
    AeronauticsMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses general safety trends but ignores the specific request for a commitment on flight attendants.Canada has one of the safest aviation systems in the world and the accident rate continues, basically, on a downward trend.
26. misdirected
    AirbusMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Liberal party and asker instead of addressing the call for a public inquiry.The member opposite should be ashamed by asking that question.
27. misdirected
    AirbusMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats that the question was asked in French and attacks Liberals rather than addressing the inquiry request.The Liberals had 13 years to make this request and they never did during their 13 years in government.
28. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Sukh Dhaliwal (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states that the fraud allegation is under review by the appropriate branch.I can assure the member that we are already looking into this situation.
29. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Sukh Dhaliwal (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly rejects the premise that policy was changed and explains the existing compassionate approach.The policies have not changed.
30. deflected
    HealthMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer insists the board is independent and ignores the cited section 90 authority to refer matters.It is impossible to intervene in this situation because it is up to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board to make that decision.
31. deflected
    HealthMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again emphasizes independence of the board and does not address the request to use section 90 authority.It is a quasi-judicial board, independent from the government.
32. partly answered
    First World OutgamesMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Michael Chong (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains the funding decision and policy but only vaguely addresses attendance without committing.Obviously, the Prime Minister's schedule is something that is often sought after and is often full, but I am sure an event like this will be given full consideration.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's tone and committee actions rather than addressing the minister's climate beliefs or plan.As usual, his alarmist and negative tone is only adding, unfortunately, to the good work that our environment committee is trying to do.
34. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to past Liberal failures and new mercury rules instead of outlining a climate plan or timeline.While the Liberals failed and the NDP supported their failure, our new government has brought in a new pollution law, within four months, that will protect the health of Canadians.
35. misdirected
    Atlantic Canada Opportunities AgencyGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer insults the asker and twists the question into whether ACOA spending should stop entirely.the faint-hearted former minister is obviously flirting with the truth on this matter.
36. partly answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references an upcoming strategic language plan that is said to address the identified compliance needs.I believe that this will address the needs that the member has identified.
37. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the process for requesting federal disaster assistance and commits to reviewing a letter from local officials.I will be expecting a letter from the mayors or representatives concerned.