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1. deflected
   Government PoliciesStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer criticizes the prior Liberal record on emissions instead of addressing the location or continuation of cuts.Under the previous government, the Liberals had these Kyoto environmental programs and emissions went up.
2. deflected
   Government PoliciesStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks Dion's past record rather than providing the list of cuts requested.That is necessary because the Leader of the Opposition, when he was Minister of the Environment, had the worst track record of any environment minister in the world.
3. misdirected
   Government PoliciesStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking Dion's environmental record and comparing it to another scandal instead of disclosing cut locations or timing of knowledge.The Liberal leader has a record on the environment that is no different from the record of Alfonso Gagliano on accountability.
4. answered
   The EnvironmentJohn Godfrey (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms obligations were met and offers documentation.Canada has met all of its obligations.
5. answered
   The EnvironmentJohn Godfrey (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clearly states the policy on international credits.This government will not use taxpayer money to purchase international credits, period.
6. partly answered
   AfghanistanMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists allied contributions but does not address the risk of mission failure.our closest allies in the south, such as the Dutch, the British, the Estonians and others, are helping to increase troops in Afghanistan.
7. misdirected
   AfghanistanMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of opportunism instead of addressing the ideological framing of the mission.The only problem here is the Bloc Québécois leader's political opportunism.
8. deflected
   AfghanistanMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates a general NATO principle without discussing adjustments to the mission balance.NATO statements clearly indicate that there can be no security without development and no development without security.
9. deflected
   AfghanistanMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the mission and attacks the Bloc for changing positions rather than addressing the call for more humanitarian efforts.The Bloc Québécois changes its position just to play games at the expense of our military. That is unacceptable.
10. partly answered
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and points to proposed legislation but does not commit to immediate action on a ceiling for polluters.we are the first government to propose a national law to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants.
11. deflected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies targets and discusses industry talks but avoids addressing immediate emission caps or oil and gas subsidies.We want to make sure we have targets. We are in discussions with industry to make sure we have targets that are attainable and that will achieve results.
12. misdirected
    Post-Secondary EducationGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of confusing facts and references prior cuts instead of explaining the program changes.I think it is time that the hon. member actually worked with the facts for a change.
13. misdirected
    Government ProgramsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns the accusation back on the previous government and the asker rather than addressing the cuts to programs.if the hon. member would like something to look at, I suggest he look in the mirror, because that is where he will see where all those cuts were made.
14. misdirected
    Status of WomenMaria Minna (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer mocks the source of the figures instead of addressing the cuts to women's programs.where did she find this alleged briefing note? On the grassy knoll?
15. partly answered
    Status of WomenMaria Minna (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates funding amounts and efficiency claims but does not address the closure of regional offices or access issues.Ten point eight million dollars in the women's program was there, is there and will be there.
16. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the reports as fallacious without providing evidence or addressing the cost and defects raised.They are based on information provided by competitors that is basically fallacious.
17. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the aircraft purchase but ignores the lobbyist accusation and submarine reference.This aircraft meets the requirements.
18. answered
    Telecommunications IndustryMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly confirms no regulatory change for outlying regions.In the document we released yesterday, this government has no intention of changing any of the regulations in Canada's outlying regions.
19. deflected
    Telecommunications IndustryMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates the reform proposal instead of addressing consultation timing or perceived imposition.yesterday, we presented a proposal for reform so that all Canadians might benefit from competition.
20. misdirected
    Maher Arar InquiryMr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts focus to Liberal government history and report tabling rather than what the Prime Minister knew in 2004.The Prime Minister has given very clear direction right from the beginning of this affair which took place under the federal Liberal government.
21. misdirected
    Maher Arar InquiryMr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mocks the comedian remark and pivots to attacking the prior Liberal government and opposition record.I can also say that one former minister after another, including the present Leader of the Opposition, sat around the cabinet table and apparently did not even ask questions on this
22. deflected
    Telecommunications IndustryDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats the pro-consumer claim without addressing rural-urban imbalance or the Grinch accusation.The government made a proposal yesterday that would allow all Canadians to benefit from competitive telephone services.
23. deflected
    Telecommunications IndustryDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reiterates freedom of choice and rural protection but sidesteps US precedent and rural financing claims.We will not touch the rural and remote areas in this country.
24. partly answered
    National DefenceMs. Dawn Black (NDP) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.Answer asserts the aircraft meets requirements including weather but does not address specific defects or the unfinished plan.I can assure the House that this aircraft meets the requirements of the military as a medium lift aircraft and meets all the requirements, including weather.
25. deflected
    National DefenceMs. Dawn Black (NDP) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer insults asker and restates general process without addressing specific allegations of closed meetings or unclear leadership.the hon. member should take another acting lesson.
26. answered
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly states that only the C-130J met requirements after a rigorous process.The military set the requirements for this aircraft.
27. answered
    National DefenceUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly corrects the per-plane price and lists additional costs included.The price per aircraft is $85 million U.S.
28. deflected
    National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer notes lack of coordination among questioners and restates that only the C-130J met requirements.it might have been better if some of these members coordinated their questions today.
29. misdirected
    National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the Liberal record and accuses them of letting the US choose planes rather than addressing price or safety claims.We see here once again the Liberals opposing new equipment for our military under all circumstances
30. partly answered
    Science and TechnologyMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses viability concerns and funding request but does not clarify overall government position on supporting the project.if we go ahead with the study, if the Boîte à science is built following a decision in the future, it will have to be viable
31. partly answered
    Science and TechnologyMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats funding request details and viability requirement but does not explain the committee vote or contrast with museum funding.before spending a future $30 million, we have to make sure the project is viable.
32. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states that a disaster relief plan was proposed including specific funding amounts.The federal government proposed a disaster relief plan for Saint-Amable.
33. answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Alexa McDonough (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the context of the meeting and introduction.I met Mullah Naqib when I visited the Canadian provincial reconstruction team in Kandahar, where he met me as part of a delegation of Canadian and Afghan officials.
34. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Alexa McDonough (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the introduction without addressing the accusations or implications raised.Once again, Mr. Speaker, I was introduced to Mullah Naqib, and in fact at the Glyn Berry room, at the provincial reconstruction team in Kandahar.
35. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Blair Wilson (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids naming a position and instead attacks the opposition party.In our caucus, we have an opportunity for people to speak up, unlike the party opposite.