Commons advances international bridges bill amid softwood and defence clashes

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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.Harper promotes the agreement without addressing the surrender claim or sovereignty.We are confident that legal text will do exactly what the framework agreement does, and that is protect Canadian forestry practices and provide stable access to the American market, something the previous government was unable to do for the last five years.
2. misdirected
   Softwood LumberBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). rhetorical question.Harper attacks the opposition's positions instead of addressing the talks or BC concerns.It is not surprising that we would have this kind of thing coming from the Leader of the Opposition.
3. deflected
   Softwood LumberBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper avoids loan guarantees and instead criticizes the Liberals for lacking a position.Again, it would be interesting to have a vote on this agreement in the House of Commons because, just like on accountability, criminality and all the major issues in this country, the Liberal Party does not have a position.
4. misdirected
   Softwood LumberDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.Emerson shifts focus to criticizing the previous Liberal record rather than addressing loan guarantees.I know what the party opposite was able to do on softwood lumber.
5. deflected
   Softwood LumberDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.Emerson claims the agreement is superior to loan guarantees without committing to them.It is far better than any loan guarantee program such as the--
6. misdirected
   QuebecMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper pivots to asking about a referendum instead of addressing recognition of Quebec as a nation.The leader of the Bloc is asking this question to avoid the real question.
7. deflected
   QuebecMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper reiterates his view of Canada and Quebec but avoids directly affirming Quebec as a nation.I have said many times that Canada is a strong, united, independent, free country that includes a confident, united, autonomous, proud Quebec.
8. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Ambrose attacks the Bloc and shifts to an election challenge instead of addressing Kyoto or Quebec's vote.If the Bloc wants to go to an election and cause an election on the environment, I say bring it on.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies premise of rejection but pivots to attacking Liberals and member instead of explaining stance to Quebeckers.I think the member is disconnected from his headset.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to Kyoto vs smog distinction and ends with personal attack on Layton's career rather than providing timeline or plan.The Minister of the Environment, who is a young, dynamic, energetic woman, will be here pushing forward environmental issues long after the career of the member for Toronto—Danforth is over.
11. partly answered
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges NDP plan and states it will be considered, directly addressing the invitation to take ideas.We are pleased, after all these years, that this month it has tabled some ideas, and we will be carefully considering those ideas.
12. misdirected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores recusal question entirely and attacks Liberal support for military instead.I do not care whether that party opposite does not support our military.
13. deflected
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to accountability act and past Liberal lobbying rather than addressing minister's recusal or resignation.As usual, the member opposite is chasing a mirage.
14. deflected
    National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.Answer gives general assurance of transparent process but avoids specifics on secrecy or C-17 decision.It will be in the best interests of the military, Canadians and the aeronautical industry because there will be economic benefits for Canada.
15. misdirected
    National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks opposition and boasts about government instead of addressing recusal or procurement process.In this new government, we stand firm for the military and for Canadians.
16. deflected
    Securities IndustryMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims facts are wrong and points to future talks without addressing constitutional jurisdiction claim.I would say that the hon. member has her facts wrong on this issue.
17. deflected
    Securities IndustryMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the constitutional question by discussing harmonization and benefits.the fact of the matter is that the provinces have made some progress on this issue already in harmonizing securities regulation.
18. partly answered
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses the offer but not the comparison to Quebec or the lip service claim.We did the best we possibly could within the budget constraints of Infrastructure Canada and within Economic Development Canada regulations.
19. misdirected
    Older WorkersMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.Shifts blame to Liberals rather than justifying the spending priorities.For 13 years, the Canadian Forces were neglected.
20. deflected
    HealthMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Responds with achievements instead of addressing the minister's conflicts or specific plans mentioned.in this country since this government was elected, there has been a province, the province of Quebec, that has moved forward with a wait times guarantee.
21. deflected
    HealthMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on general progress without addressing the no-plan or conflict accusations.We are actually focused on what Canadians care about.
22. deflected
    HealthMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer is truncated but begins without engaging the conflict claims.
23. misdirected
    HealthMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Turns to attacking the Liberal Party's ethics instead of addressing the accountability questions.while we were trying to bring in the federal accountability act frontbench members of the Liberal Party were shaking down young school children
24. answered
    Official LanguagesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states that the replacement process is underway.the process is underway to find a replacement.
25. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Penny Priddy (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to unrelated environmental health topics and expresses confidence in the minister without addressing climate change or the Sierra Club report.I have every confidence in the Minister of the Environment.
26. misdirected
    National DefenceRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals' past record instead of addressing the timing of announcements or the minister's conflict.The Liberals had 13 years to straighten out the armed forces and instead they hollowed it out.
27. deflected
    Challenger Jet useMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer justifies the jet use on security and cost-saving grounds but does not address repaying the $50,000.the Prime Minister does not travel by commercial aircraft for security reasons.
28. deflected
    Canada Pension PlanJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes ongoing discussions with provinces but avoids providing any cost figure for the premium reduction.
29. deflected
    Canada Pension PlanJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls for patience and criticizes Liberal outrage rather than confirming or denying the $15 billion cost or risk to the system.I ask the hon. member to be patient and wait for some actual facts before he shows the kind of outrage that the Liberals are so famous for.
30. partly answered
    Pay EquityMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that proposals including the Quebec model are under review and may come in the fall, addressing the request for legislation only in general terms.In the fall we hope to be able to make proposals in this House.
31. deflected
    Black communityMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states uncertainty about the request and invites further discussion instead of committing to the designation.If the member would like to bring this matter forward, either through the House in a formal mechanism in the fall or to speak with me personally about the matter, I would be more than happy to receive the information.
32. misdirected
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mocks the questioner and references past Liberal actions rather than confirming or denying any directive to the Wheat Board.It is interesting how the hon. member from Prince Edward Island would like to direct the activities of western Canadian farmers.