Commons debates three-year extension of anti-terrorism provisions

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1. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer begins a general statement without addressing the trust or economic collapse claim.Mr. Speaker, of course I think that what we have to be able to understand is that--
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to self-praise on action without addressing gains versus costs or scaring Canadians.Mr. Speaker, the difference in our approach is that we have done something and we are dedicated to doing something.
3. misdirected
   The EnvironmentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the prior government instead of responding to the re-announcement point.They have done nothing. We are getting it done.
4. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer contrasts past inaction with current programs but avoids the scare tactic or economic collapse question.The Minister of the Environment was clear yesterday. We have announced programs.
5. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Answer quotes media criticism of Liberals instead of addressing the green ties or job losses claim.This is what the media is saying about the Liberals' Kyoto plan.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites a professor on Kyoto targets and past inaction without addressing the Soviet Union fear or future economy.Professor David Boyd told the legislative committee that "to achieve that kind of [Kyoto] target through domestic reductions would require a rate of emissions decline unmatched by any modern nation in the history of the world, except those which have suffered economic collapse, such as Russia and Ukraine".
7. partly answered
   Official LanguagesMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the inquiry timeline and recommendations but does not explain the 40-year setback claim.The former Commissioner of Official Languages began an inquiry when the Liberal Party of Canada was in power.
8. answered
   Official LanguagesMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states agreement with the commissioner and confirms implementation of recommendations.We have taken the recommendations in the report and we are implementing them.
9. misdirected
   Official LanguagesMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Bloc Québécois instead of addressing openness to union arguments on school closure.the members of the Bloc Québécois, despite their long-windedness, are unable to take any action whatsoever.
10. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the colleague's party record on Bill S-3 rather than addressing the school's existence.During the previous session, Bill S-3 was before the Senate.
11. deflected
    Wages and SalariesMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses general economic approach and jobs but does not address reinstating the federal minimum wage.We are creating jobs in the country.
12. deflected
    Wages and SalariesMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists tax cuts and GST reduction but avoids the question of setting a federal minimum wage.in the last budget we were able to cut personal income tax for a period of four years to the tune of roughly $20 billion.
13. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Question builds on a false premise about government beliefs; answer attacks the member's mood and committee behavior instead of confirming position.It is unfortunate that the member was in a bad mood yesterday.
14. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Question attacks the minister's record and calls for new appointment; answer attacks prior Liberal government spending.The previous Liberal government misled Canadians when it announced $6 billion in climate change announcements but only spent $1.3 billion.
15. misdirected
    The EnvironmentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Question accuses minister of misleading the House on Al Gore; answer attacks Liberal record instead of addressing the claim.the inconvenient truth is that the Liberals did nothing for 10 years.
16. misdirected
    The EnvironmentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Question accuses misrepresentation of Al Gore and demands embrace of his advice; answer again attacks Liberals and claims action.
17. deflected
    Aerospace IndustryMs. Pauline Picard (Bloc) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to the contract purpose and ignores the query on Quebec's share or conditions.let me first remind all members that the goal of this procurement initiative was to obtain the necessary equipment for our Canadian Forces to do their work.
18. partly answered
    Aerospace IndustryMs. Pauline Picard (Bloc) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses industrial benefits and transparency but omits any mention of Quebec's specific share or the minister's role.Boeing has agreed to direct at least 30% of its investments in nine key technology areas to support the growth of the aerospace and defence industry, and these contracts will be given out fairly and transparently.
19. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Raymond Gravel (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses carbon market rules and Bill C-30 but avoids explaining why Toronto was chosen over Montreal.The Montreal exchange could be set up right now. There is nothing stopping that, but what we need is a regulatory, mandatory framework and that is Bill C-30
20. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Raymond Gravel (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes targets will come in spring and supports a mandatory system but does not address the Montreal exchange timeline or catastrophe claim.the minister announced that those targets will be announced this spring.
21. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Mrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal record instead of addressing the bilingualism policy change in the Forces.my Liberal friends opposite did nothing for 13 years to support official languages.
22. deflected
    Official LanguagesMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Mrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites spending on language training but does not respond to the ghettoization or rights concerns raised.the department spends more on its second language learning program than all the other federal institutions.
23. partly answered
    National DefenceDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Mr. Russ Hiebert (Conservative). loaded question.The answer provides enrollment numbers exceeding targets but does not explain the gap with the 23,000 promise or Afghanistan strain.In 2005-06, we had a target of 5,500 enrollments and we achieved 5,800 new members, so 106% of the new goal.
24. misdirected
    Official LanguagesDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the opposition of hypocrisy and inaction rather than addressing recruitment or language policy impacts.hypocrisy has its limits. For 13 years, that government had this file on its desk and did nothing.
25. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges concern but states no official court date is known and pivots to government actions and external praise instead of answering the request.We have not been informed officially of a future court date.
26. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). substantive question.The response highlights existing ministerial efforts without committing to or addressing the proposed all-party delegation.I appreciate again the member's concern for this very troubling matter and I assure him that there is no higher delegation than that of the Prime Minister of Canada
27. deflected
    Government ContractsMr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the prior statement that no ITAR difficulties exist and notes ongoing talks but does not demand exclusion of ITAR from the contract.At present there are no identifiable ITAR difficulties with respect to the C-17 procurement.
28. deflected
    Government ContractsMr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The reply attacks the prior Liberal government and reiterates no identifiable difficulties without guaranteeing ITAR will not affect public servants.I can honestly say that it definitely would not have been the Liberal government that was able to have a good relationship with the United States in order to get this policy done
29. partly answered
    HealthMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reports pilot projects and meetings on wait times but does not address implementing a national guarantee or providing new provincial funding.We have announced four pilot projects for wait times guarantees for first nations people, diabetes, pre-natal care and pediatric care.
30. deflected
    HealthMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The response contrasts timelines and pilot projects with prior government inaction but avoids committing new funds or a full guarantee.It is less than 13 months that we have been power.
31. partly answered
    Lieutenant Governor of QuebecMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer expresses critical review of the expenses but does not address how the government will enforce accountability on the Lieutenant Governor.I would hope that the person in question could assume her role in a responsible manner.
32. deflected
    Lieutenant Governor of QuebecMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The reply contrasts current accountability measures with the prior government but does not address the specific lack of receipts or continued payments.As my colleague has indicated, we now have a reasonable and a fair allotment.
33. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Roger Valley (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promises a response from another minister instead of addressing the issue.I will be very happy to have the Minister of Indian Affairs get back to the member on that question.
34. deflected
    AgricultureMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Deflects by saying action will be taken promptly without providing the requested confirmations or timelines.We will gladly make a point of letting the hon. member know when action has been taken.
35. misdirected
    Canadian Wheat BoardMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.Instead of addressing the research funding question, it criticizes the NDP's questioning priorities.However, I am interested in why the NDP is not asking issues that are directly of concern to farmers.
36. misdirected
    ManitobaAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.Responds by agreeing with the negative view and attacking the questioner instead of apologizing or clarifying.The person who should get onside is that member who has gutted our legislation in terms of getting tough on guns, gangs and drugs.
37. partly answered
    HomelessnessMrs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.Provides general information on the new strategy but does not specify timing for the mentioned organizations.All the necessary steps are being taken to ensure there is a smooth transition from the national homelessness initiative to the new homelessness partnering strategy.
38. misdirected
    The EnvironmentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on criticizing the Liberal record rather than outlining any current plan.it is another indictment on the Liberal Party for 13 years of inaction on the climate problem.
39. answered
    Points of OrderRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.Provides the specific quote and agrees to table it.I will be glad to share the quote.