Clean air bill heads to committee after lengthy debate

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Status of WomenStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer opens with extended congratulations unrelated to the question then pivots to a reallocation talking point without addressing office closures.the government is reallocating money for women's programming from bureaucracy to programming directly for women.
2. misdirected
   Judicial AppointmentsStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party's consultation practices instead of addressing the listed actions or their motivation.I realize that the Liberal Party's policy is to consult only with lawyers and criminals, but we think that the legal system should work for everyone.
3. deflected
   Judicial AppointmentsStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses a free vote and consultation process but never engages the claim of overriding the Charter or picking rights.It is essential that when we put people on the bench, we do a full public consultation.
4. answered
   Status of WomenMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that the full $5 million will go to community organizations rather than Ottawa bureaucracy.The entire amount of $5 million will be available to organizations in every community across the country to help women directly in their communities.
5. deflected
   Government ProgramsMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends eliminating programs as delivering no results but does not address the specific programs named or the charge of exclusion.We are providing savings by eliminating programs that were not delivering real results for the money.
6. partly answered
   AfghanistanMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the existing 2009 vote and future consultation but does not say whether NATO was informed of the House's potential decision.we intended to inform the House of Commons of our progress until 2009 and that we would consult the House again on the next steps.
7. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists additional troops from other countries but never addresses whether NATO was told Canadian troops could leave in 2009.additional troops have been sent in by a number of countries, especially countries with which we are working in partnership in southern Afghanistan
8. answered
   Foreign AffairsMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that reconstruction and humanitarian aid were discussed with allies and Canada intends to increase such participation.we had many discussions with our allies concerning reconstruction and humanitarian aid.
9. partly answered
   Foreign AffairsMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges need for balance but does not address whether the PM realizes the risk of deterioration.Our government still intends to find a way to ensure that our assistance is balanced, but at the same time, ground security is vital.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to inviting constructive participation and criticizes tone instead of addressing subsidy cancellation.I would encourage the leader of the NDP to return to that constructive tone.
11. answered
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states no special subsidies were introduced and explains recent tax changes for fairness.I think the leader of the NDP knows that this government has not introduced any special subsidies for the oil or any other sector.
12. answered
    AfghanistanMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.Answer provides specific commitments from Poland and notes lack of caveats for deployment.These troops will have no caveats. They will be able to be employed anywhere in the country.
13. answered
    AfghanistanMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses reinforcements by detailing reserve battle groups available to the ISAF commander.at the NATO meeting we learned that the ISAF commander, that is the NATO commander in Afghanistan, will have three battle groups in reserve, two American battle groups and the Polish battle group, and that should be sufficient to deal with any emergencies.
14. deflected
    HealthKen Dryden (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights new guarantees and leadership but ignores the request for new money to provinces.We are showing leadership. We are helping those who are most vulnerable in the aboriginal sector and first nations sector.
15. misdirected
    HealthKen Dryden (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the member's absence and pivots to CMA grade instead of addressing the no-new-money claim.I know the hon. member was elsewhere but last week the Canadian Medical Association gave this government an A for funding when it comes to health care.
16. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer expresses intent to attend but conditions it on parliamentary duties without firm confirmation.My hope is that my parliamentary duties here will not keep me away from that convention.
17. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists general supports but does not address harmonizing programs with Quebec.We are working closely with farmers in Quebec and we are addressing the disastrous situation in Saint-Amable with the potato nematode.
18. deflected
    TaxationMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Responds by discussing fiscal balance and income trusts instead of tax havens.One of the things we recognize as a government is that there is a fiscal imbalance and we want to move to a fiscal balance with governments.
19. partly answered
    TaxationMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Commits to reviewing the issue in preparation for the next budget.I appreciate his advice with respect to his question on tax havens. We will review it as we prepare budget 2007.
20. misdirected
    Child CareMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The response turns to criticizing the Liberals' position rather than addressing the question.When we talk about turning back the clock, the real question is why the Liberals want to take away the $100 a month in child care benefits that we delivered to Canadian families.
21. misdirected
    Child CareMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids the question by attacking the previous government's approach and the Liberals.Why do the Liberals want to take that money, those resources, away from parents right before Christmas?
22. answered
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Directly states there is no intention to use CPP funds for debt reduction.there is no intention at any time to use any CPP funds to reduce debt in the country.
23. partly answered
    The EconomyScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Focuses on the plan to eliminate net debt without addressing the specific accusation about 160 years.What we are going to do is reduce the national debt. We are going to have no net debt in Canada 15 years from now.
24. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Discusses the broader policy direction instead of addressing the firing or reconsideration.what we are doing is moving toward marketing choice in an orderly and transparent way.
25. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes the government's plan without addressing reinstatement or reversing decisions.we campaigned in the last federal election on marketing choice for farmers.
26. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal record instead of addressing the obligation to honour Kelowna.the question highlights the quantum gulf that exists between what Liberals tell each other they did for aboriginal Canadians as opposed to what they actually did, which was not very much.
27. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again attacks Liberal promises rather than addressing implementation of Kelowna.what the Liberals promised aboriginal Canadians was empty promises.
28. deflected
    HIV-AIDSJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer mentions new funding but ignores the accusations about the Prime Minister and Minister of Health.on World AIDS Day, we announced new investments, news initiatives totalling $120 million to achieve positive results in developing countries.
29. deflected
    HIV-AIDSJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites external praise but does not address the recycled plan or reneged promise.the co-chair of the conference in Toronto, Dr. Mark Wainberg, to the effect that the government announcement ought to be applauded
30. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Raynald Blais (Bloc) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the purpose of attending the forum but does not address the lack of solutions or ideas.We went there to listen to people.
31. answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Raynald Blais (Bloc) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains the reassignment via an independent arbitrator agreed by both sides.We had an independent study done by an arbitrator, agreed to by both sides.
32. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardRaymond Simard (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes marketing choice without addressing the firing threat or letting farmers decide.what we are doing is following through on our campaign promise to have marketing choice for western Canadian farmers
33. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Denise Savoie (NDP) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question as exaggeration without addressing the specific funding cuts mentioned.I think it is unfortunate for women in Canada when we have a member of the NDP who exaggerates beyond belief.
34. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming or denying the location or funding source and instead restates general principles.we are looking at the options before the government to make sure that our portrait gallery is accessible to as many Canadians as possible.
35. misdirected
    Canadian Wheat BoardWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's tone and location rather than addressing the Wheat Board actions raised.just because the hon. member is angry does not mean that he has to ask that question from the parking lot.
36. answered
    Points of OrderMr. Mario Silva (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly withdraws the comment if offence was taken, addressing the point of order.If there was any offence taken, I of course withdraw the comment.