Commons advances accountability bill amid Kelowna accord clashes

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1. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsBill Graham (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists unrelated actions instead of addressing Kelowna accord commitment.The government is proceeding with aboriginal people to address their priorities.
2. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsBill Graham (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.Answer continues listing spending items while ignoring the pledge to honour Kelowna.The Liberals 13 year record is one that is appalling, shameful and devastating.
3. misdirected
   Aboriginal AffairsBill Graham (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberals on morality rather than responding to the $5 billion funding question.we do not have any lessons in morality to learn from the Liberals.
4. partly answered
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Bernard Patry (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.Answer supplies budget figures but does not address renouncing the Kelowna signature.
5. deflected
   Aboriginal AffairsMr. Bernard Patry (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer blames Liberal record instead of stating a concrete alternative plan.Personally, I support another solution to the problems of aboriginal peoples because the Liberal solutions have been catastrophic for aboriginal health.
6. deflected
   Visit by the Prime Minister to Quebec CityMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer shifts to federalist celebration without addressing nation recognition.You have also seen in the newspapers that the Prime Minister will be in Beauce to celebrate the Fête nationale with the people there, who are great federalists and believe in a proud Quebec in a united Canada.
7. deflected
   Visit by the Prime Minister to Quebec CityMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Michael Chong (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer pivots to relevance of federalism instead of confirming nation status.Our belief is that Quebec is stronger within a united Canada.
8. deflected
   Government PoliciesMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites five priorities without engaging the listed Quebec-specific concerns.We have concentrated on the five priorities that we talked about in the last election.
9. deflected
   Government PoliciesMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer dismisses concerns without addressing any specific policy issues raised.The hon. member should celebrate that this coming weekend.
10. deflected
    Minister of the EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to past Liberal record instead of addressing the minister's competence or resignation.after 13 years of Liberal waste and mismanagement on all fronts, including the environment, this government is focused on accountability on all fronts
11. answered
    Minister of the EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the government's position on protecting sovereignty regardless of ice melt.whether the ice melts or does not melt in the north, we will continue to protect our sovereignty.
12. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party's record instead of addressing the UN declaration decision.that is a continuation of Liberal hypocrisy, empty promises and rhetoric.
13. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Gary Merasty (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing Liberal history rather than responding on Métis priorities or Kelowna.I will not stand in the House and take any lectures from the Liberals on aboriginal policy.
14. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer redirects blame to Liberals instead of addressing consultation or the hydro project.I think today we are actually talking about Liberal shame.
15. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids clarifying the procurement policy and pivots to general health outcomes.we want to ensure that aboriginal Canadians wherever they live get the best health care from the best sources available with the best health outcomes.
16. partly answered
    Securities IndustryMr. Yvan Loubier (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses the concept of a common regulator but does not justify the plan or address constitutional jurisdiction.the issue is as part of our economic federation whether it is in the best interests of Canadians across Canada to have one common securities regulator.
17. answered
    Securities IndustryMr. Yvan Loubier (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly rejects the bias premise and states the goal of protecting Canadian investors.No, Mr. Speaker. I want to favour Canadians.
18. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Marc Lemay (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the incompatibility with Canadian law and policy.The proposed wording is incompatible with our Constitution, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, various Supreme Court decisions, the National Defence Act and federal policies on aboriginal land claims and self-government.
19. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Marc Lemay (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly refutes the premise of a policy shift and lists specific legal inconsistencies.The draft declaration has never been supported by any previous government of this country.
20. deflected
    Softwood LumberDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids addressing the leaked letter or industry revolt and instead asserts provincial support.The so-called letter that is being referred to was an undated, unsigned letter.
21. partly answered
    Softwood LumberDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the export tax options but does not address NAFTA compliance or sovereignty concerns.no regions would have to accept an export tax of that level.
22. deflected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the secrecy and integrity concerns and instead describes routine meetings.Those were very profitable meetings.
23. misdirected
    National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns to general principles instead of addressing the specific procurement process concerns raised.We will always, when we acquire equipment, have it sovereign, under our control, and we will manage the equipment.
24. answered
    National DefenceMs. Alexa McDonough (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms Canada's non-participation in missile defence discussions.Canada is in no way, shape or form embarking on any further discussions with the United States of America on ballistic missile defence.
25. answered
    National DefenceMs. Dawn Black (NDP) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly denies any policy change on missile defence.We have made no changes to the previous government's policy with respect to ballistic missile defence.
26. deflected
    FinanceJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to IMF praise and a future meeting instead of addressing tinkering.The report the IMF did with respect to our budget and our efforts on the Canadian economy was quite complimentary last week.
27. misdirected
    FinanceJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal government rather than confirming no changes to CPP.What we are not going to do, Mr. Speaker, is what members opposite did when they were the government, and that is to have these surprise surpluses
28. answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the 75:25 policy remains in place and will be honoured.It is something that we recognize as important for the region and important for the country, and it is a policy that we are going to honour.
29. misdirected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's past support for the policy instead of addressing the tender process.Now that he is on the opposition side, suddenly he has a backbone and is opposed to a policy that he was championing just a few months ago.
30. deflected
    Canada Post CorporationMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises colleagues and claims promises kept without explaining action on the sorting centre.They have fulfilled their election promise.
31. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). loaded question.The answer insults the asker and falsely claims the bridge is painted rather than addressing inaction.I would seriously suggest that my colleague should read more newspapers because the bridge is built, it is painted and it is working fine.
32. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer addresses aid given but ignores the donors conference request.Canada has proceeded with more than $35.1 million to the World Food Programme, WFP, to countries in East Africa and the Horn that have been affected by drought and food shortages.
33. deflected
    Chinese CanadiansMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promises an apology but sidesteps the specific request for compensation to descendants.An apology will be made in the House and we will be addressing appropriate acknowledgement.
34. deflected
    Veterans AffairsMr. Peter Stoffer (NDP) asked Greg Thompson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses spending and reviews but avoids confirming the immediate extension of the VIP program for all widows.In terms of the Department of Veterans Affairs, we will be spending an additional $350 million this year alone, which is $350 million more than the previous government.
35. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses engagement by stating Canada's actions and ongoing involvement with the UN and partners.Canada is, of course, engaged in this process.