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1. deflected
   RCMP CommissionerStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims prior responses without addressing the timeline or prohibition of officials.the government has already answered these questions and has not prohibited anyone from testifying before the parliamentary committee.
2. answered
   RCMP CommissionerStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the Prime Minister learned at the same time as everyone else.We learned, of course, at the same time as everybody else learned.
3. misdirected
   RCMP CommissionerStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the timeline and instead attacks the opposition over the prior Arar affair.In terms of any allegation of a cover-up, I would once again note that the events in question occurred under the stewardship of the government of which the Leader of the Opposition was a member.
4. deflected
   RCMP CommissionerMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question and insults the asker rather than confirming or denying the claim.When the member opposite asks a question and gets a response he does not like, he lights his hair on fire and says that nobody will answer his question.
5. deflected
   RCMP CommissionerMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the commissioner's resignation without addressing protection, timing, or official availability.Commissioner Zaccardelli himself tendered his resignation in what he believed to be the best interests of the RCMP.
6. partly answered
   Maher Arar InquiryMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses concern about leaks but offers no commitment to release names.We are very concerned about the question of who may have given information to the media and we want to know who those people are.
7. answered
   Maher Arar InquiryMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer identifies the RCMP as the source per the report and commits to seeking names.I will try to obtain names. Once I obtain them, if possible, I will give those names to my hon. colleague.
8. answered
   Maher Arar InquiryMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the government has requested the US remove the name while noting US sovereignty.we have asked the Americans to do the same.
9. answered
   Maher Arar InquiryMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the decision to withhold narrow parts of the report solely for national security reasons.In those narrow cases alone, a decision was made to withhold the information, but it had nothing to do with any names in terms of individuals who could have been at fault
10. partly answered
    Status of WomenJack Layton (NDP) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses pay equity action but ignores the questions on minimum wage and child care spaces.We have asked our inspectors to go out into the field and visit businesses to make sure they have a pay equity program for women.
11. deflected
    Status of WomenJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists unrelated government actions instead of addressing the specific demands on pay equity, equality mandate, and child care.This government has done a number of other things for women, of course, and obviously there is the universal child benefit that goes to all Canadian families.
12. deflected
    Status of WomenBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's record and priorities rather than addressing reinstatement of the equality goal.It is only members opposite who would fight for more offices and more bureaucracy and who would fight to use 31 cents to deliver one dollar.
13. answered
    Status of WomenBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states where and when the $5 million will be allocated in the estimates and fiscal year.At the end of this fiscal year, as of April 1, that $5 million will be allocated to directly assist women in their communities.
14. partly answered
    Status of WomenMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the timeline for changes but does not confirm whether the Quebec members objected to the office closure.The party on the opposite side should recognize the fact that in due process there are notifications that have to be given to employees.
15. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives a general assurance about caucus responsibilities instead of confirming whether the members objected to the cuts.
16. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates funding levels and denies cuts rather than addressing restoration of the court challenges program or the ideological approach.There has been no cut to the budget of the women's program.
17. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition instead of addressing whether support to women's groups is being cut.Only the members on the other side of the House believe it is important to fund women's organizations and groups.
18. answered
    Supporting Communities Partnership InitiativeMr. Christian Ouellet (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the program was extended with funding through March 2007.That is why we extended the national homelessness initiative last spring, complete with full funding right through to the end of March 2007.
19. partly answered
    Supporting Communities Partnership InitiativeMr. Christian Ouellet (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the extension for evaluation but does not clarify if the program will be abolished or cut.As I said, we extended the program through to March 31 to give us a chance to evaluate the existing program and to see, if possible, whether there are programs that might be even better.
20. deflected
    The EnvironmentKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to praising the new plan and attacking the prior government's record rather than explaining the limited scope of action.after 13 years and no action on toxins that are cancer causing chemicals in our own households and our environment, this government announced on Friday a groundbreaking world leading toxin management plan.
21. deflected
    The EnvironmentKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights the plan's overall strength but does not address why Bisphenol A was excluded from the priority list.the toxic management plan that this government announced on Friday goes beyond what the United States and the European Union have in place.
22. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer blames the opposition for delays instead of addressing whether the government will allow committee amendments.Who is holding up that process so that we can make important amendments to this legislation? The opposition, not the government.
23. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals' past inaction rather than explaining why mandatory targets are not being included.it is embarrassing that the Liberal Party, after 13 years, did nothing to ban toxic chemicals that cause cancer in our children.
24. deflected
    Financial InstitutionsMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer encourages shopping around but does not address legislating an end to competitor ATM fees.I encourage consumers to shop and to have a look around at banks, credit unions and every option they have for banking machines in this country.
25. deflected
    Financial InstitutionsMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to any fee reforms and instead offers only a vague promise to discuss with banks.in the spirit of Christmas, I say to the member that I will bring this up with the banks and hope that the Christmas spirit prevails.
26. misdirected
    Canadian Wheat BoardWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker personally and pivots to a plebiscite instead of addressing the specific demands about the CEO and gag orders.I can tell members who does not speak for the Canadian Wheat Board, and that is the hon. member for Malpeque .
27. misdirected
    Canadian Wheat BoardWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the parliamentary secretary and attacks the opposition for listening to other provinces rather than addressing the election results or board advice.of course I continue to consult with the member for Cypress Hills—Grasslands who has his pulse on the community.
28. partly answered
    Canadian Wheat BoardRaymond Simard (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the plebiscite scope and that wheat remains under the board but deflects on respecting results and international agreements.The plebiscite we are having is on barley and on barley only, for the coming year.
29. deflected
    Supply ManagementRaymond Simard (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reaffirms support for supply management but sidesteps any commitment on whether it will be dismantled or linked to Wheat Board changes.we supported the supply management system during the last federal election campaign.
30. partly answered
    Textile and Apparel IndustriesMr. Réal Ménard (Bloc) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the tariff relief already given and productivity support but ignores the call for a comprehensive plan, buy-local policy, or quotas.the recent announcement by the Minister of Finance of a further $4.5 million in duty relief on imported textiles will help apparel firms across Canada maintain jobs by becoming more productive and more competitive.
31. answered
    Textile and Apparel IndustriesMr. Réal Ménard (Bloc) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly points to the CANtex program as the mechanism for modernization and higher-value products.We are also taking the textile production efficiency component, known as CANtex, part of the Canadian apparel and textile industry programs.
32. deflected
    Income TrustsJohn McKay (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the policy on tax fairness but provides no relief for the specific investors harmed by the conversion timing.unlike the previous government, we dealt with this issue in the interest of tax fairness for Canadians, yes, and that corporations in Canada would pay their fair share of taxes.
33. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer offers general willingness to cooperate but avoids any commitment to rewrite the bill with New Democrats.I am willing to work with all of the parties in the House, including the New Democrats.
34. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Nathan Cullen (NDP) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal record on Kyoto instead of addressing the minister's own funding cuts or targets.the plan by the former Liberal government was a failure.
35. deflected
    Publications Assistance ProgramMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to praising the government's action and criticizing the previous Liberal government rather than addressing the publications assistance program cuts.After 13 years of dithering and nothing being done, this party is going to do it.
36. partly answered
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states an intention to work with the new board but does not address whether the minister plans to destroy the Wheat Board from within.of course I will be working with the new board of directors.
37. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends against past Liberal appointments instead of confirming whether the CEO will remain in place without threat.We are not going to do that kind of thing.