Commons debates Canada Elections Act amendments at third reading

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1. deflected
   Judicial AppointmentsMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes including police on committees but never names any court decisions to reverse.We want an independent judiciary based on merit and quality.
2. deflected
   Judicial AppointmentsMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to promoting Bill C-10 instead of identifying any rights to revoke.for example, we have Bill C-10 which is proposing minimum sentences for crimes committed with firearms.
3. misdirected
   Judicial AppointmentsMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer refuses to restore the old process but pivots to attacking Liberal appointees rather than addressing merit versus ideology.I am not sure that we want to go back to the old way of appointing judges under the Liberal Party.
4. misdirected
   Judicial AppointmentsMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites appointment numbers and then attacks the questioner over one Liberal-linked appointee instead of addressing the Prime Minister's 2004 remarks.One of those appointments is Julie Thorburn, former fundraiser for the campaign of the deputy leader when he was seeking to become leader of the Liberal Party.
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   Judicial AppointmentsMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats the crime agenda and defends police on committees but supplies no list of disagreed judges or decisions.In terms of making our streets and communities safer, we make no apologies for putting police officers on the judicial advisory committees.
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   Judicial AppointmentsMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates the safer-communities talking point and never admits or denies the 2003 motion's link to ideological appointments.our party's agenda, and that of this government, is to make communities safer.
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   Judicial AppointmentsMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again pushes Bill C-10 and criticizes the Bloc instead of confirming or denying an ideological test for judges.
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   Judicial AppointmentsMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Mr. Rob Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats the crime agenda and urges support for legislation rather than addressing the Treasury Board President's 2003 statements on appointments.Canadians are united in wanting safer streets and safer communities.
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   Judicial AppointmentsMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Mr. Rob Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks Liberals instead of addressing the claimed judicial agenda.I can understand why the Liberals are upset that they are no longer making judicial appointments, but I would ask all opposition members to explain to their constituents why police officers are less worthy than lawyers to help make these decisions.
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    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general environmental actions but avoids the specific question of unpaid UN dues.We know there are others who would like to see Canada spend money, for example, on greenhouse gas hot air credits by giving billions to Russia.
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    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer blames the prior Liberal government and Kyoto shortfalls but does not address the unpaid dues.it is true that the previous government, the Liberal government, promised to spend a lot of money on the environment, but in actual fact, it did almost nothing.
12. partly answered
    Tourism IndustryScott Brison (Liberal) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the low uptake of the rebate program but does not address the OECD uniqueness claim.The fact is the visitor rebate program was only taken up by 3% of visitors, and the member knows this very well.
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    Tourism IndustryScott Brison (Liberal) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites a premier's quote but sidesteps job losses, tax revenue, and program reversal options.I don't think that visitors make their decision based on that rebate...They come to Nova Scotia for the scenery, the people, the experience of what Nova Scotia's all about.
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    Textile and Clothing IndustryMr. Massimo Pacetti (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to unrelated topics like Kyoto and Bill C-257 instead of addressing textile funding cuts.All the Liberals want to talk about is Kyoto. They do not even want to mention Bill C-257 , which would exonerate the programs that we are trying to put in place.
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    Textile and Clothing IndustryMr. Massimo Pacetti (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses prior programs as ineffective and defers to the upcoming budget without addressing duty remissions.The Liberals like to talk about programs that they tried to put in place, which were not that effective to begin with.
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    Public SafetyMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states there is no information on the individuals in question being in Canada.We have no information that any of the individuals who the opposite side is talking about were ever in Canada.
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    Public SafetyMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.Provides official findings on allegations but offers no guarantee or oath regarding overflights.The officials have informed the minister that there is no information at this time which would confirm any allegations from the member opposite.
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    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Discusses ongoing program improvements without committing to a new income support program.We are currently working on improving programs to adapt to what is happening.
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    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.Dismisses the funding disparity by attacking the Bloc's ability to act rather than addressing Quebec's share.Measures have been taken that the Bloc will never be able to take.
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    The EnvironmentKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.Ignores the request for quick passage and instead attacks Liberal history and mocks the former prime minister.why, right after that vote, did the former prime minister go to the Rideau Club and leave his big V-8 limousine idling for over two hours?
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    The EnvironmentKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.Lists specific funding amounts but provides no timeline or detailed plan for climate action.We are providing $350 million for the ecotrust, working with the provinces and territories; $220 million for ecoenergy technology.
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    The EnvironmentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Quotes Gore but pivots to criticizing Liberals without addressing Kyoto or fearmongering.The Liberals did not get it done. They created an environmental mess. We are getting it done.
23. answered
    JusticeRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Directly clarifies the earlier statement and explains police experience in the judicial system.I said that police officers are pretty good at judging what needs to be done to combat crime in our country.
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    SeniorsMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.References Bill C-36 but does not confirm implementation of the network's specific recommendations.The position we are taking will work very well for the seniors the hon. member is speaking about.
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    SeniorsMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes a bill and explains OAS but ignores the request to meet with seniors.I encourage the member to help us pass Bill C-36 .
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    Canadian Wheat BoardJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses a plebiscite and general strength of the Wheat Board but does not address the credit downgrade.The government is holding a plebiscite with barley producers to see whether the mandate at the Wheat Board should be changed
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    Canadian Wheat BoardJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses concerns as alarmist and asserts strength without addressing the downgrade or fiscal warning.in spite of the alarmist efforts of my friend opposite, the Canadian Wheat Board is in fact in a strong position.
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    Canadian Wheat BoardWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer focuses on respecting farmers' will and a plebiscite but avoids the credit downgrade and economic credibility issues.this government's commitment is clear and that is to respect the will of the farmers.
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    Canadian Wheat BoardWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims record payments and listening to farmers but ignores the specific drought assistance request and Wheat Board attacks.one thing is clear: an unprecedented amount of money will be paid to the farmers.
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    Manufacturing SectorMs. Pauline Picard (Bloc) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general programs and tax cuts but does not address the manufacturing sector investment drop or job losses in Quebec.Small business in this country of course is the backbone of the economy and that small engine runs on tax cuts.
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    Manufacturing SectorMs. Pauline Picard (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites past project numbers and regional measures but does not address zero pre-tax income or tax cuts' effectiveness for unprofitable firms.Economic Development Canada participated in 785 manufacturing sector projects between 2004 and 2006, creating 937 jobs and now, 1,862 jobs.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Nancy Karetak-Lindell (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions appointing a negotiator and prior housing funding but does not explain lack of action on the Berger report or address the lawsuit directly.our government has moved forward by appointing a negotiator to deal with the issue that the Berger report has raised.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights funding without resolving the contradiction posed between the minister's statement and the website.in the previous year there was an investment of nearly half a billion dollars in this area.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on sovereignty and housing investments but ignores climate change and education resources.we made a $300 million investment in northern housing.
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    Veterans AffairsAlbina Guarnieri (Liberal) asked Mrs. Betty Hinton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise of broken promises without detailing delivery of the specific benefits mentioned.the statement she has made is very far from the truth.
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    Child PovertyMs. France Bonsant (Bloc) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites the universal child care benefit as addressing child poverty but does not discuss transfers to provinces.we have addressed child poverty through some of the measures we have taken, most importantly the universal child care benefit.
37. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes discussions and an appointed negotiator but provides no timeline or evidence of progress on devolution.we have appointed a negotiator to come to an agreement in principle
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    Foreign AffairsBryon Wilfert (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer affirms participation in the meeting but offers no concrete proposals or leadership commitments.We will in fact participate in the Norwegian meeting aimed at preventing the use and transfer of those cluster munitions