Commons debates public health agency bill as opposition challenges procurement

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1. deflected
   National DefenceRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids addressing the specific guarantees requested and instead offers a vague statement on future decisions.When a decision is made, it will be in the interests of the military, of Canadians and of industry because there will be a lot of industrial benefits.
2. misdirected
   National DefenceRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government instead of providing the requested guarantees on Canadian control and benefits.Unlike the Liberals, we will not rent foreign planes to get our soldiers to where they need to go.
3. partly answered
   National DefenceRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms an open process but then pivots to criticizing the prior government's record rather than fully addressing transparency assurances.I can assure members that the procurement process will be open, fair and transparent.
4. misdirected
   National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party's past record instead of addressing the tendering process or conflict of interest claim.The Liberal party is trying to give a lesson on procurement of military equipment when it was the Liberal government that created a crisis for the Department of National Defence.
5. deflected
   National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats a prior vague assurance without engaging the specific allegations about the Washington meeting or foreign influence.When it is, it will be open, fair and transparent.
6. deflected
   Kyoto ProtocolMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that provincial spending is a provincial responsibility without addressing the request for federal funding support.Nonetheless, if the provinces want to spend money on their own jurisdictions, then that is a provincial responsibility, not a federal one.
7. deflected
   Kyoto ProtocolMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general cooperation and a transit tax credit but sidesteps the bilateral funding agreement question.If the Government of Quebec wants to invest in its own jurisdiction, we will respect that and we will not get involved.
8. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer emphasizes responsible management without committing to reinstating the specific programs mentioned.Canadians gave us a mandate to establish responsible government.
9. deflected
   Natural ResourcesMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberals instead of addressing EnerGuide or Kyoto message.one thing the Minister of Natural Resources is aware of is that the opposition is asking us to use the Liberal approach, which did not work and which led to a 35% increase in greenhouse gases.
10. deflected
    Softwood LumberMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes the agreement but ignores loan guarantees request.we have already announced an agreement with the United States that will secure the future of the forestry industry.
11. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.Answer praises minister and attacks Liberals/NDP rather than addressing ECC challenge or deal failure.the Minister of International Trade deserves praise from all members of the House.
12. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms air force control but avoids basing, repairs, and sovereignty details.Whenever we acquire aircraft, the aircraft are under the control and ownership of the air force.
13. misdirected
    National DefenceMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks prior Liberal record instead of addressing airlift contract or sovereignty.talking about insulting Canadians, that member's party, the previous government, spent $600 million on paper instead of on helicopters.
14. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores conflict of interest and promises equipment instead of withdrawing.I will do the honourable thing and that is to get the armed forces the equipment it needs.
15. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks prior Liberal inaction rather than addressing Accountability Act changes.there is such a case of envy on the other side.
16. answered
    TaxationMs. Pauline Picard (Bloc) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses fiscal imbalance timeline with plans for legislation.We expect to introduce legislation in the fall, but only after full discussions.
17. deflected
    TaxationMs. Pauline Picard (Bloc) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.The minister rejects the premise outright and refers to ongoing discussions rather than addressing the specific figures mentioned.I certainly reject the premise of that question.
18. deflected
    Telefilm CanadaMr. Luc Malo (Bloc) asked Mr. Jim Abbott (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises the industry and states policy is under review without committing to any increase.We are currently reviewing the feature film policy.
19. deflected
    Telefilm CanadaMr. Luc Malo (Bloc) asked Mr. Jim Abbott (Conservative). loaded question.Responds by reiterating pride and upcoming meetings without addressing the specific rejected projects or funding needs.the minister is going to be meeting with the producers next week.
20. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Roger Valley (Liberal) asked Ms. Helena Guergis (Conservative). loaded question.The response highlights the previous government's failure instead of addressing the concerns about the current deal.it was in fact this government that was able to negotiate a deal, where the previous Liberal government failed miserably.
21. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Roger Valley (Liberal) asked Ms. Helena Guergis (Conservative). loaded question.Turns to criticizing the opposition for playing politics rather than addressing the deal's specifics.while the opposition may be happy to continue to play politics with the thousands of families and lives that depend on lumber for a paycheque, this government is not.
22. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Don Bell (Liberal) asked Ms. Helena Guergis (Conservative). loaded question.Reminds of the previous Liberal government's shortcomings instead of responding to the specific concerns about remanufacturers.I would remind the hon. member that it was his party that was content with 100% of nothing for the softwood lumber industry.
23. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Don Bell (Liberal) asked Ms. Helena Guergis (Conservative). loaded question.Highlights perceived inconsistency in the opposition's position rather than addressing the border tax issue.I suggest to the House that this is the reason why the previous Liberal government was not able to negotiate a deal on the softwood lumber dispute.
24. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). loaded question.Acknowledges commitment to land claims and mentions actions taken but attributes unresolved issues to the prior government.our government is very committed to the settling of land claims and it should be pointed out that there were many unresolved issues that were inherited by this government from the previous Liberal administration.
25. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights engagement and progress without addressing the specific budget shortfall for land claims.We have seen many of the barricades removed and some real progress being made.
26. deflected
    Trans-Labrador HighwayMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The response shifts focus to past Liberal record instead of confirming the definition of completing the highway.We made a number of commitments throughout the course of the election campaign and we are going to fulfill all of our campaign commitments.
27. misdirected
    Trans-Labrador HighwayMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks Liberal promises rather than confirming or addressing the 50-50 cost-share commitment.we will not be keeping any Liberal broken promises.
28. deflected
    Child CareMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites multi-faceted reasons without addressing whether the minister views workforce dropout as a success.the statistics point to multi-faceted reasons for those findings.
29. deflected
    Child CareMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The response offers a general equality statement without outlining actions to address child care shortages.We will continue to support policies and programs which contribute to the well-being of all Canadians, men and women.
30. deflected
    First World OutgamesMr. Réal Ménard (Bloc) asked Michael Chong (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes the scheduling process without confirming or denying participation in the event.Each event is considered on its own merit, and in this case, there is no exception to the rule either.
31. deflected
    First World OutgamesMr. Réal Ménard (Bloc) asked Michael Chong (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the scheduling consideration without addressing the alleged negative message from non-participation.Each and every event request that is given to the Prime Minister's Office is considered on its own merits, and this event will be no exception to that rule.
32. deflected
    TransportationMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes general access legislation without confirming the existence or release of the specific internal document.we are very proud to report that just the other day the government passed Bill C-2, the federal accountability act, through the parliamentary legislative committee, which will give Canadians more access to public information.
33. deflected
    Federal Accountability ActMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer thanks the NDP but pivots to general accountability talking points without confirming support for the commission.They joined the Conservative Party and the Prime Minister in bringing about real accountability ensuring that we have more qualified government appointments.
34. deflected
    Federal Accountability ActMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response avoids naming an appointee and instead poses a rhetorical question back about the Prime Minister's position.Would the member suggest we go to the second most trusted person in Canada?
35. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsBryon Wilfert (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details actions taken but does not address endorsing the specific Tutu-Havel initiative.We are also concerned about her health and we have expressed our deep concern.
36. deflected
    AgricultureMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The response defends the program but attacks the NDP and provincial government instead of addressing the federal help timeline.It is ironic that the NDP is criticizing us, because it was the agriculture minister in Saskatchewan who asked for the $15 that we provided for the farmers in that province.
37. deflected
    JusticeRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past Liberal promises without agreeing to substitute the bill.All talk. This government took action to protect Canadians.
38. partly answered
    ManufacturingMr. Robert Vincent (Bloc) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.Provides general economic achievements but does not directly address targeted support for manufacturing.We are committed to lower taxes for all industry and corporations.
39. misdirected
    Points of OrderMs. Dawn Black (NDP) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). rhetorical question.The response addresses a different clarification about proposals rather than the historical correction on Agnes Macphail.I want to clarify that for the House.