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1. deflected
   Firearms RegistryBill Graham (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer congratulates the opposition and lists licensing measures without addressing the questions on rejecting facts or dismantling the registry.Canada's new government of course is making gun control more effective.
2. deflected
   Firearms RegistryBill Graham (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the registry ineffective and quotes an opposition member instead of addressing the will of Canadians or police use.The fact of the matter, Mr. Speaker, is that the long gun registry set up by the previous government has been ineffective.
3. partly answered
   Firearms RegistryBill Graham (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer mentions ongoing consultations with provinces and stakeholders but does not address the Prime Minister meeting victims or listening to them.in fact, in the interests of more effective gun control, the government is continuing to hold consultations with the provinces and territories.
4. answered
   Firearms RegistryMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states that the Prime Minister instructed the minister to meet the victims and confirms meetings have occurred.Yesterday, I saw a letter from the Prime Minister
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   Firearms RegistryMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists police officers opposing the registry instead of addressing the request for the Prime Minister to meet victims or change policy.The former police chief in Toronto said that he does not support the long gun registry and says that it should be scrapped.
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   QuebeckersMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the vote outcome and national unity without confirming whether the nation includes all Quebeckers regardless of origin.What is important in all this is that Canada remain united and that Quebeckers, regardless of which side—
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   QuebeckersMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids defining the nation inclusively and instead makes a sarcastic remark about language and an opposition figure.my hon. colleague has decided to put forward this, of course, and probably he went to see André Boisclair to see whether or not he was able to speak in English in this House.
8. partly answered
   QuebeckersMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the definition includes all Quebeckers but pivots to referendums and unity without directly refuting ethnic nationalism.it is a matter of a definition that includes all Quebeckers living in Quebec.
9. deflected
   QuebeckersMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates recognition within Canada without confirming the National Assembly definition.We recognize that fact, but within Canada, within a united Canada.
10. partly answered
    HealthJack Layton (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges the issue as ongoing but gives no specific action or timeline.I would say to the hon. member that this is an ongoing exercise.
11. deflected
    HealthJack Layton (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Responds by questioning the asker's facts instead of addressing prioritization.the hon. member should check his facts.
12. misdirected
    Firearms RegistryBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Turns to attacking the asker's past vote and Liberals rather than the question.I do not think I have to remind the member opposite that she voted against the long gun registry.
13. misdirected
    Firearms RegistryBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on the member's changed position instead of the messages sent.The member opposite has changed her vote and her position on this on more than one occasion.
14. partly answered
    Firearms RegistryMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Details the meeting and other suggestions but defends the position taken.I met with the victims a number of weeks ago and with other people at Dawson College.
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    Firearms RegistryMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids direct response by citing others who support alternative priorities.I have already quoted a number of police authorities that agree the problem is not the long gun registry
16. answered
    Firearms RegistryMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Clarifies the registration and check system they will maintain.we want to stress that we are going to maintain a system that will list all the people who want to own restricted, banned and unregistered guns.
17. misdirected
    Firearms RegistryMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the registry question entirely and attacks the Bloc's voting record instead.yet the Bloc continues to vote against the dangerous offender bill. Why?
18. partly answered
    Treasury BoardMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the access issue by blaming the prior government and claiming a new agreement was signed.The previous government, the Liberal government, refused access to information needed by the Auditor General to do her job.
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    Treasury BoardMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as defamatory allegations without engaging the substance.the Bloc is wrong to make defamatory allegations about Ms. Buckler.
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    The EconomyJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the net debt goal but avoids any mention of pension funds.the net debt is the balance of the liabilities with the resources of the country, and we are going to accomplish that by 2021.
21. misdirected
    The EconomyJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking Rae and the Liberals rather than addressing the debt figure.I am not surprised to hear that sort of thing when I see that the former minister of finance of the party opposite is supporting a fellow named Rae, who increased the public debt in the province of Ontario 113%
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    Federal Accountability ActMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to attacking Bob Rae's campaign debt rather than addressing the loans loophole.In fact, while he has raised $1 million, he is in hock up to $845,000.
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    Federal Accountability ActMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal party and Bob Rae rather than addressing the question on leadership loans and amendments.I think it is absolutely outrageous that Bob Rae continues his streak of waste and wild spending, going into debt by almost $1 million, and clearly trying to evade the important financial contribution limits.
24. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates government goals on marketing choice instead of assuring no persecution of board members.we are trying to get more marketing choice for farmers.
25. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats that board members can speak personally but avoids tabling the letter or allowing open discussion.I will repeat again that every single board member of the Canadian Wheat Board can, will and probably is busy right now promoting their personal point of view.
26. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesRoy Cullen (Liberal) asked Mr. Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims streamlining is underway but provides no specifics on actions taken after nine months.The Minister of Natural Resources is streamlining things in a manner that is efficient and logical, and that is what will be delivered.
27. misdirected
    Natural ResourcesRoy Cullen (Liberal) asked Mr. Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government instead of addressing timelines for action on mining and electricity issues.That party was in power for 13 years without getting anything done, with catastrophic results.
28. partly answered
    Transfer PaymentsMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes provincial surpluses and upcoming budget plans but does not address forcing provinces into debt via fiscal imbalance.We are on track to address them in the coming year in budget 2007.
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    Transfer PaymentsMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to long-term funding plans from Advantage Canada without addressing the fiscal imbalance correction.Part of the way to do that is to make sure, as we set out in "Advantage Canada", that we address the issues of stable long term funding
30. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Lloyd St. Amand (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms support for museums and mentions a review but does not commit to restoring full funding.We have committed to review the museums policy and we will do so.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates ongoing diplomatic efforts without addressing the timeline or envoy request.We are keeping a watch and we are talking constantly to ensure that this Canadian citizen's rights are maintained.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The response reiterates previous actions and assurances but ignores the call for personal commitment.We have received assurances that this will not happen and that Mr. Celil's human rights are being looked after.
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    Airport SecurityMr. Ken Boshcoff (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights general funding but defers on the specific airport issue without committing to action.However, I will look into the specifics of what the hon. member is talking about in his home riding.
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    PrivilegeWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the concern by accusing the member of fabrication and shifts to criticizing the Wheat Board.the member for Malpeque is making it up as he goes along.
35. misdirected
    PrivilegeRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The response avoids a direct assurance by noting the witness list and attacking the opposition.This is simply political gamesmanship in a trough slopping manner over there.