Liberals move supply motion on women's programs as Arar apology sought

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1. deflected
   Maher ArarMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses accepting recommendations and financial negotiations but avoids addressing the call for a formal apology.However, we have a responsibility to arrive at a fair and honourable solution for Mr. Arar, and to represent the taxpayers' interests.
2. deflected
   Maher ArarMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on financial responsibility and shifts blame to the previous government instead of addressing the apology request.The Minister of Public safety emphasized this morning that he had questioned the previous government about its failure to accept responsibility concerning Mr. Arar.
3. misdirected
   Maher ArarMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal opposition and their past record rather than responding to the question about the current government's apology.They did by taking actions which ended up putting him in a Syrian jail.
4. partly answered
   Maher ArarKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides details on conversations with the commissioner but does not fully confirm or deny direction regarding media comments.The commissioner had indicated to me that his officials, just like other government officials, were taking the time to look at the recommendations.
5. misdirected
   Maher ArarKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the question by redirecting criticism toward the media and the asker instead of addressing RCMP media inquiries.If the member is asking questions about the media, should she not be meeting with the media and asking them why they are making calls to different places?
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the need to reduce emissions but shifts focus to criticizing the previous Liberal record instead of outlining current plans.It is not easy for us to resolve the environmental problems that were created by the Liberals.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rejects targeting oil companies and pivots to blaming Liberals for past emission increases without addressing the commissioner's recommendation.We do not want to attack Canadians to find solutions to our environmental problems.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer agrees with the commissioner but redirects blame to the previous government rather than committing to a territorial approach.Those recommendations were that the previous Liberal government did too little and too slow and it was poorly managed.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refuses to address tax breaks or Kyoto approach and instead blames the prior government.I am glad the member across is so excited about our plan, but unfortunately I am not going to be providing details on that plan today.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the moratorium request and pivots to general statements about responsible policy.this government has a responsibility to Canadians to implement an accountable, sustainable energy and environment policy.
11. misdirected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal record instead of addressing current government performance on climate change.Let us guess what happened in 1993. The Liberal government was elected.
12. partly answered
    AfghanistanAlbina Guarnieri (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses working with Pakistan and NATO but does not defend against Musharraf's specific remarks.With respect to these comments, clearly President Musharraf and our own Prime Minister understand that we have to work collectively.
13. misdirected
    AfghanistanAlbina Guarnieri (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of hypocrisy rather than addressing the Prime Minister's response to Musharraf.I am very surprised to hear this type of rhetoric coming from that hon. member.
14. partly answered
    AfghanistanJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the need to work with Pakistan but does not explain the diplomatic response to Musharraf.It is absolutely untenable for that member or any member opposite to suggest that we do not have to work with Pakistan in our effort to secure the south.
15. misdirected
    AfghanistanJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker's past voting record instead of addressing diplomatic efforts or resources.I do not expect the member to get that, but we are not going to take any lectures from a member who would stand with her government in sending soldiers into harm's way
16. partly answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accepts the report recommendations but does not address confidence in the commissioner specifically.RCMP commissioner Zaccardelli has also said that he will accept all the recommendations made to the RCMP.
17. deflected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the question on promotions and sanctions by restating the commissioner's disapproval instead.no one has applauded the misdeeds of officials of the former government or RCMP officers.
18. partly answered
    Maher ArarMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the apology issue by quoting O'Connor but does not explain the refusal to apologize directly.A compensation agreement could involve anything from an apology to an offer of employment or assistance in obtaining employment
19. answered
    Maher ArarMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms action taken last week via a letter to US authorities.I have sent a letter to Michael Chertoff, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security.
20. deflected
    TaxationMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates intent to fulfill commitments without addressing the accusation of never intending to honour the promise.we firmly intend to fulfill our election commitments with respect to equalization and restoring the fiscal balance in Canada.
21. deflected
    TaxationMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats that a plan exists and a problem was recognized but does not explain any postponement.since the recent budget, we have begun to restore the fiscal balance within the federation.
22. partly answered
    TaxationBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references Bill C-48 and a plan in the next budget but provides no details on timing or content.we have already begun to restore the fiscal balance within the federation.
23. misdirected
    TaxationBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for denying the imbalance rather than addressing the proposed strategy.it is surprising to hear that kind of suggestion from a member of a party that does not even acknowledge that there is a fiscal imbalance in Canada.
24. partly answered
    Maher ArarMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the Prime Minister's expression of regret and following O'Connor but does not commit to a formal apology.right from the outset the Prime Minister has indicated clearly his regrets that the Arar family went through this awful time of injustice under the previous administration.
25. deflected
    Maher ArarMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Answer emphasizes following all recommendations and accuses NDP of cherry-picking instead of addressing unconditional apology.We are following all the recommendations, including looking at the question of an apology and the question of compensation for Mr. Arar.
26. misdirected
    Government ProgramsMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks Liberals on past actions and voting record rather than addressing current funding restoration.In 1995 the previous Liberal government froze settlement funding, money that was used to help new Canadians become literate.
27. misdirected
    Government ProgramsMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer denies statement and pivots to attacking Liberals on unrelated bigotry comments instead of addressing literacy funding.What I did hear a member opposite on the front benches of the Liberal Party say was that in his party he faced bigotry and discrimination as a new Canadian.
28. deflected
    Government ProgramsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists unrelated Conservative actions and accuses Liberals of inaction rather than addressing Status of Women budget cuts.In fact, the Liberals talk while we act and we have acted in seven months.
29. partly answered
    Government ProgramsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses lack of evidence for program results but does not explain the specific cut to tobacco control strategy.When we look at programs we look at them to deliver results and that they are delivered effectively, responsibly and accountably.
30. answered
    TaxationMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly outlines consultations and plans to address fiscal imbalance in budget 2007.The next stage is to move forward toward budget 2007 where we will be able to announce the changes that will be made.
31. answered
    TaxationMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer gives clear yes to using budget for permanent solutions on fiscal imbalance.Clearly, Mr. Speaker, the answer is yes.
32. deflected
    Government ProgramsMrs. Susan Kadis (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights total museum spending and future policy instead of addressing specific cuts or consultation process.Canada's new government will spend $245 million for museums across the country.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks past Liberal record instead of addressing current report or recovering funds.It is no wonder Canadians are asking why the Liberals did nothing for 13 years.
34. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes own plan without addressing missing funds, targets or subsidies.Our plan will go far beyond Kyoto and will improve the health of Canadians and the environment.
35. deflected
    Firearms RegistryMaria Minna (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses savings and quotes opinions but avoids explaining how cuts keep streets safe.We want to see gun crime reduced.
36. deflected
    PrivilegeBill Graham (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reclassifies the privilege matter as debate and does not address the misrepresentation claim.this ostensible point of privilege is in fact a point of debate.
37. answered
    Points of OrderStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the misquote and supplies the corrected wording.
38. deflected
    Points of OrderMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims notes rather than a document and mocks the tabling request instead of complying.If the members opposite would like to begin a practice of tabling BlackBerrys, Mr. Speaker, I will leave that in your capable hands.
39. partly answered
    Business of the HouseRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer outlines some weekly items but declines to cover the full period requested.Usually, the Thursday question is just for the week ahead, but it seems to have expanded.