Commons debates street racing bill at second reading

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1. deflected
   Canadian Charter of Rights and FreedomsBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the court challenges program and Charter attack by pivoting to official languages funding.I am proud of the fact that, despite the budget cuts, we have preserved, in the budget, all the necessary funding for official languages.
2. deflected
   Canadian Charter of Rights and FreedomsBill Graham (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the connection and restates intent to respect obligations without addressing payback or the program.I fail to see the connection that the hon. member has drawn.
3. partly answered
   Judicial AppointmentsBill Graham (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses one appointment's merit and notes some Liberals but ignores broader integrity concerns.If the member goes through the entire list he will actually find some Liberals on the list who have been appointed.
4. deflected
   Judicial AppointmentsLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims merit and prior lists but evades the ideological muzzling and Law Commission issues.These individuals were appointed on the basis of merit and that is what we intend to do in the future.
5. misdirected
   Judicial AppointmentsLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker for disparaging judges and shifts to past Liberal lists instead of addressing partisan criteria.I find it interesting that the member would disparage members of the judiciary in this fashion.
6. partly answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges inequities and references upcoming data but does not commit to extending measures.We are waiting to make informed decisions based on the new Statistics Canada data that is coming out.
7. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists some pilots and extensions but ignores the surplus and refusal to improve the scheme.We want to ensure the employment insurance program responds to the needs of all Canadians.
8. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses a new mechanism and lower claims but avoids admitting use of EI surplus for debt.We want to ensure we do everything possible to match EI revenues with EI expenditures.
9. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes benefits of surplus reduction without addressing the diversion or regional impacts.if we minimize the surplus in the EI account that means more money is available for all Canadians, fewer Canadians will need to pay taxes and it means lowering EI premiums
10. partly answered
    Maher ArarMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.It mentions actions taken but sidesteps the delay and accountability.This government has instructed counsel to contact Mr. Arar's lawyer to begin negotiations and that contact has been made.
11. deflected
    Maher ArarMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Shifts focus to passing the bill and criticizing Liberals instead of committing to investigation.What we need is support from the Liberal Senate to finally pass the federal accountability bill and finally let the corrupt practices of the previous Liberal regime be a part of Canadian history.
12. misdirected
    Judicial AppointmentsMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Corrects that he was appointed by previous government rather than addressing the promise.Mr. Justice McDonald was already a member of the bench. He was appointed to the bench by another government.
13. deflected
    Judicial AppointmentsMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Reiterates selection process without addressing hypocrisy claim.the individual was chosen from the list by the judicial advisory committee that was put together by that former government.
14. partly answered
    Government ProgramsMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Focuses on their positive decision regarding Montfort without addressing the program cut.I was naturally very pleased to call Gisèle Lalonde and tell her that the government, the cabinet, had decided that the Montfort Hospital would remain open
15. deflected
    Government ProgramsMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids direct answer by criticizing Liberals and quoting their member.we do not have to give grants to Liberal lawyers to get this government to do the right thing
16. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Claims plan is better without committing to territorial approach.our plan does much more than the Kyoto protocol.
17. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks prior Liberal spending on foreign credits instead of addressing whether the plan will include aid to developing countries.this government will not purchase foreign credits like the last government did.
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    Softwood LumberMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses the agreement's negotiation but provides no guarantee on payment timing despite the one-month delay.An agreement has been reached and we are aware that it must be implemented as soon as possible.
19. misdirected
    Softwood LumberMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends the agreement and attacks the Bloc rather than addressing refusal of emergency assistance proposals.What is disappointing about the Bloc Québécois is that Quebeckers know that the Bloc Québécois remains on the sidelines and could never have negotiated an agreement such as this one.
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    Government AppointmentsMr. Blair Wilson (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Question assumes partisan cronyism; answer counters by implying Liberals view only themselves as capable without addressing specific appointments.We know that Conservatives in fact can be even more competent.
21. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Blair Wilson (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the appointment and instead attacks Liberals over internal bigotry claims.Canadians have heard some very disturbing claims from a front bench member of the Liberal Party who is charging that in the Liberal Party he has faced bigotry and discrimination.
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    Government AppointmentsMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to promoting the accountability act and attacking Senate Liberals instead of addressing the appointment's merits.Maybe that member, instead of spreading hot air in this chamber, could go down the hall and get her Liberal colleagues, her Liberal friends, to do the right thing
23. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer accuses Liberals of past stacking without confirming or denying the specific appointments listed.They are still trying to stack it.
24. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the prior mismanagement but offers no details on tracking missing funds or recovery efforts.I am not prepared to stand in my place and defend the mismanagement, financial or otherwise, of the previous Liberal government.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the Accountability Act instead of addressing the specific request for the Auditor General on climate change funds.one of the most important parts of the federal accountability act is the new power that the government wants to give the Auditor General to follow the money.
26. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's personal friendships rather than explaining the appointment process or qualifications.I cannot account for the member's lack of friends in this world, but what I can say is that this individual who was appointed, Hermel Vienneau, spent virtually his entire life serving the people of New Brunswick
27. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking the opposition's leadership contender and ACOA policy instead of addressing the call for a full-time minister.The reality is that the member is a member of a party who has a leadership contender who wanted to get rid of ACOA entirely, take it out as a federal delivery agency for the people of Atlantic Canada.
28. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the appointment rationale and notes a prior Liberal contract termination but does not address the 'next Conservative' patronage implication.I would, however, counsel the hon. member opposite to approach this matter with some caution because when I became minister, one of the first things I did was to terminate the contract of a Liberal, the former premier of Ontario, Mr. Peterson
29. answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly lists Mr. Andre's credentials and experience relevant to the land claims role.The important thing about Mr. Andre is that he is a respected Canadian, a former privy councillor, a university professor, a Ph.D., someone with experience in the north.
30. answered
    International CooperationMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer commits to reviewing the specific request about channelling funds to the hospital.As requested by the member, I will look into this matter and provide an answer at a later date.
31. deflected
    International CooperationMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general CIDA policy without addressing the proposed temporary international mechanism for aid.as the member is well aware, CIDA always delivers aid through multilateral organizations and according to pre-established rules.
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    Government ProgramsRaymond Simard (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins correcting prior quotes but does not address whether adult literacy programs will continue for those without high school completion.what I did say in response to questions from members opposite was that the quotes attributed to me were in fact not the case.
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    AfghanistanMs. Dawn Black (NDP) asked Mr. Russ Hiebert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the Afghanistan agreement but ignores the US transfer issue and attacks the asker instead.I urge the member from the NDP to provide some support for our troops in Afghanistan.
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    AfghanistanMs. Dawn Black (NDP) asked Mr. Russ Hiebert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the Afghanistan agreement but does not address trust in the US administration or follow-up on detainees.we have an agreement with the government of Afghanistan.
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    LiteracyMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses general education spending and jurisdiction but avoids justifying the specific literacy cuts or responding to premiers' protests.governments across Canada spend some $45 billion a year on education and training.
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    MuseumsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. Jim Abbott (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of distortion and states spending figures without explaining the rationale for targeting museums.of course I am rather surprised that my friend is distorting the comments that the minister made.
37. partly answered
    Economic DevelopmentMr. Raynald Blais (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the new program's features as an improvement but does not directly address whether the fisheries sector no longer needs the prior $34 million aid.This is far better for fishing industry stakeholders, for example, who need more funding for larger projects.
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to discussing judicial advisory committees and privacy instead of addressing whether the street racing question is out of order.my learned friend knows in fact that the lists that are compiled are compiled by the judicial advisory committee.
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    Points of OrderRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on who appointed committee members rather than acknowledging the composition includes non-Liberal nominees.it was the previous government's minister of justice who placed those individuals onto the committees.
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    Points of OrderMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes reading from the letter but does not address the request to table the full document in the House.I read from a letter written by Mr. Shapiro to the hon. member for Malpeque , a colleague across the way.
41. answered
    Points of OrderMauril Bélanger (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly agrees to provide the letter requested for tabling.I told my hon. colleague from Ottawa—Vanier quite clearly that I would be pleased to give you the letter.