Commons advances federal accountability act amendments

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Government of CanadaBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer dismisses the premise as absurd and attacks the prior Liberal record instead of addressing the claimed alliance.I think that question must have been written under a full moon and probably on a different planet.
2. partly answered
   Child CareBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rebuts the cost and space claims with direct comparisons but ignores the specific tax and fee examples raised.our plan will give some money, whereas the Liberal plan gave no money.
3. misdirected
   The EnvironmentBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal record and quotes an internal Liberal critic rather than addressing the Sierra Club rating or Kyoto opportunity.the worst environmental record in the world is that of the former Liberal government.
4. deflected
   Child CareJean Lapierre (Liberal) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise as unsupported and asserts the plan works without engaging the $807 million Quebec figure.The numbers of the member opposite are speculative.
5. partly answered
   Child CareJean Lapierre (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters the cut claim by stating doubled spending and notes the UNESCO deal but does not address the Kyoto amount.We are spending twice as much on child care than the Liberals did.
6. answered
   Softwood LumberMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the preference for a permanent agreement over loan guarantees and states the timeline goal.what we have is better than loan guarantees, it is a permanent agreement with the United States.
7. answered
   Softwood LumberMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the agreement is supported by industry and will be advanced before fall while urging the Bloc to listen to industry.we are hoping to move forward before the fall on the agreement that is supported by the industry in Canada and Quebec.
8. answered
   Softwood LumberMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains that the agreement will accelerate deposit payments and restrain U.S. attacks while delivering investment and jobs.It will accelerate the payment of deposits to the companies under the softwood lumber agreement.
9. answered
   Softwood LumberMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.Direct denial of the alleged commitment plus promotion of the agreement.I can assure the hon. member that the Prime Minister made no such commitment to the President of the United States.
10. deflected
    Canada Border Services AgencyJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Pivots to budget funding and attacks NDP gun registry instead of addressing the border plan.We will not be trying to control guns by thinking that these criminals who are bringing guns across the border are going to run down and register them in Miramichi.
11. partly answered
    Softwood LumberJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Addresses the deal status and corrects one claim but ignores the falling-apart accusation.The fact of the matter is that no Canadian province is obligated to accept any quota or any quantity restriction under this agreement.
12. deflected
    Child CareMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the poll and space-creation question to mock the NDP.far be it from me to understand the NDP and its child care policy.
13. deflected
    Child CareMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). loaded question.Gives a slogan instead of addressing the trade-off between allowances and spaces.we do not believe in taking from the children. We believe in giving to the children.
14. answered
    The EnvironmentJohn Godfrey (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Directly denies giving any order and calls the premise ridiculous.that is ridiculous. I have done no such thing.
15. misdirected
    The EnvironmentJohn Godfrey (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Ignores the who-ordered question and attacks Liberals instead.For 13 years the Liberals focused on rhetoric instead of substance--
16. partly answered
    Program for Older Worker AdjustmentMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges the member's input but gives no timeline or commitment on POWA.we are studying employability. I welcome all of the suggestions he has to help us with the older workers program.
17. partly answered
    Program for Older Worker AdjustmentMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions a feasibility study but provides no timeline or commitment to the requested program.We have a feasibility study right now.
18. deflected
    Firearms RegistryMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Affirms record-keeping importance but avoids whether it will be legislated or the registration message.It is also important for the men, women and companies that sell firearms to keep their records up to date.
19. misdirected
    Firearms RegistryMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Ignores the resale monitoring concern and instead attacks the member's stance on sentences.If the member has concerns about this issue, why is he opposed to mandatory minimum sentences for people who commit crimes using firearms?
20. deflected
    MarriageBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Addresses the free vote promise but sidesteps the rights of same-sex couples.prior to the last election the Prime Minister promised there would be a free vote on this particular issue.
21. answered
    MarriageBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Directly rejects being governed by polls on repeated votes.
22. deflected
    EducationGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). loaded question.Lists education investments without addressing focus on all students versus one group.We offered it for training. We invested in post-secondary education and infrastructure.
23. misdirected
    EducationGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to criticizing Liberals instead of addressing respect for the House vote on education.The Liberals seem worried that Canadians who want a left-wing party with principles are obviously not opting for the Liberal Party.
24. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Criticizes prior Liberal record rather than responding to the minister's current work.for 13 years the Liberals focused on programs of waste with no results.
25. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists unrelated pollution initiatives instead of addressing the resignation demand or staff concerns.What the government has done in the first four months is introduce a new pollution law for base smelters.
26. answered
    Firearms RegistryMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the registry's ineffectiveness for long guns using specific statistics and outlines alternative measures.Only two of those occurred with long guns that were registered.
27. partly answered
    Firearms RegistryMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the policy by citing some police support and costs but does not fully engage with the list of ignored groups.a number of police associations and a number of chiefs of police have also said that we are doing the right thing
28. misdirected
    HealthMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's party record and makes a sarcastic remark rather than addressing the contract or conflict allegations.That goes right with "I'm entitled to my entitlements".
29. deflected
    HealthMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking the prior Liberal government's record instead of responding to the specific demands about shares or health plans.13 years of inaction on wait times, doubling wait times in this country
30. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights refugee acceptances but does not address the missing appeal division in the system.Canada is receiving 805 Karen refugees, people escaping the brutal regime in Burma
31. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the backlog and commits to progress on family reunification timelines.We have 800,000 people in that backlog.
32. misdirected
    Government of CanadaMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the spending and invitation criticism and instead praises the hockey team.They deserve the applause of all members.
33. deflected
    HousingMrs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses a BC-specific transfer agreement instead of committing to a national housing strategy.the minister has confirmed that she has reached an agreement with the province of British Columbia to transfer the administration of federal resources for existing social housing from CMHC to the Government of British Columbia.
34. partly answered
    HousingMrs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites the $1.4 billion budget allocation for affordable housing but does not address emergency shelters or a federal homelessness strategy.the member must have forgotten that she helped pass the budget in which the Government of Canada allocated up to $1.4 billion for affordable housing.
35. misdirected
    AfghanistanKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the member's voting record on troops before partially addressing training without providing requested numbers.I thank the member for his question but I must point out that the member voted against our troops in Afghanistan.
36. answered
    The EnvironmentMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states intent to investigate the oversight and return with information.I am not aware of this oversight but I will look into it and I will get back to the member.