NDP motion on national anti-poverty strategy dominates Commons

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   Citizenship and ImmigrationStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer outlines ongoing work on an agency but does not address the premise of doing nothing.We are currently in negotiations and developing our position through consultation with the provinces, and we will be making some announcements on this very soon.
2. misdirected
   Citizenship and ImmigrationStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal record instead of addressing the funding cut claim.this is amazing coming from the leader of the Liberal Party who did absolutely nothing at all about this issue for 13 years.
3. misdirected
   Citizenship and ImmigrationStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to past Liberal failures rather than explaining the funding decisions.Three times the Liberals said that they would fix the Citizenship Act and then never acted.
4. answered
   Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly details the action plan and numbers identified for the citizenship cases.we have identified over 450 people who are being subjected to the antiquated laws put in place by the previous Liberal government.
5. deflected
   Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters with Liberal past actions instead of outlining a comprehensive plan.it is the party opposite that froze settlement.
6. partly answered
   Judicial appointmentsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the process but does not address the criticism of interference.We have a consultative process, a process that includes more groups now than it did before.
7. deflected
   Judicial appointmentsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's position without engaging the proposal to hear witnesses.There are those who would have the judges decide who is to become a judge.
8. misdirected
   Judicial appointmentsMr. Réal Ménard (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc and Liberals on unrelated justice issues.What is interesting about this is that we never hear them talk about any of the other important justice issues, such as minimum mandatory penalties for people who commit crimes with guns
9. misdirected
   Judicial appointmentsMr. Réal Ménard (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to the constitution and sarcastically assumes the asker supports it rather than addressing judicial appointments review.If the hon. member is suggesting a constitutional change, then I can assume he probably accepts the Constitution the way it is and supports it completely. I am glad to hear that.
10. partly answered
    Financial InstitutionsJack Layton (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the minister's actions with banks but does not explain why fees are not banned.I have made clear to them that we believe in choice and competition, and certainly the credit union networks in Canada do provide that choice and competition with respect to this particular issue of non-customer use of ATM machines in Canada.
11. deflected
    Financial InstitutionsJack Layton (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions a future meeting but avoids any commitment to action on banning fees.I am meeting with them in about two weeks to discuss this subject, among others.
12. answered
    Foreign CredentialsMr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly corrects the premise and states the plan is being developed as promised.What I actually said was that we are developing the plan, a plan that the previous government promised for many years but never delivered.
13. misdirected
    Foreign CredentialsMr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking the Liberal record instead of addressing the current pledge on foreign credentials.When it comes to the Liberal record on immigration and helping new Canadians, let us hear what one of those members said.
14. deflected
    Foreign CredentialsLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts blame to the previous Liberal government rather than explaining current actions taken.one might ask why the Liberal government, in 13 years, did not keep the promise to Canadians.
15. misdirected
    Foreign CredentialsLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal record on immigration backlogs and taxes instead of addressing the delay in action.They increased the backlog of Canadians trying to come into this country. As for applications not being processed, they increased that to 800,000.
16. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms that the warning is sufficient to take action.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes existing programs without addressing absolute targets or the TSX president's specific warning.We are taking action with regard to reducing greenhouse gases.
18. partly answered
    Post-Secondary EducationMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges consultations on transfers but does not commit to restoring 1994-95 levels or the $1.2 billion request.We look forward to the budget, to come soon, to be able to be specific in that regard.
19. deflected
    Tax TransfersMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses fiscal imbalance in general but avoids any commitment to a special Quebec agreement for the $269 million shortfall.this government acknowledges that there is a fiscal imbalance between governments in Canada
20. answered
    Citizenship ActJim Karygiannis (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly clarifies the 450 figure as self-identified cases and invites further reports, addressing the plan and numbers dispute.450 people have identified themselves and registered with the department acknowledging that they may have some anomalies with their citizenship.
21. misdirected
    Minister of Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Blair Wilson (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks Liberal predecessors' spending and the asker personally instead of addressing the minister's limo costs or lost Canadians.her predecessors in the Liberal government spent seven and a half times as much as her on their personal expenses.
22. misdirected
    Minister of Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing prior Liberal travel spending rather than explaining the minister's limo choice or restoring the $20 million.there would be a lot more money to help out with the immigration system and immigration settlement if the minister's predecessors had not spent $247,308
23. misdirected
    Minister of Citizenship and ImmigrationMaria Minna (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks Liberal spending habits and sponsorship scandal instead of addressing the minister's expenses or Citizenship Act delays.in addition to that money the Liberals spent, perhaps the members of the Liberal Party could tell us where all that sponsorship money went.
24. answered
    Canada Elections ActMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the committee amendment process and opposition support for including birthdates, directly addressing the integrity concern.when this matter was debated at committee an amendment was put forward by the opposition parties, supported by the Liberals and the Bloc, to include the birthdates
25. deflected
    Canada Elections ActMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses the Privacy Commissioner but avoids the yes/no demand to scrap the clause.the Privacy Commissioner did agree that the measure would not be in contravention of the Privacy Act and that it was a matter for parliamentarians to decide, which they did.
26. answered
    Convention on the Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly rebuts the premise of refusal and states ongoing work toward signing.This government is continuing to consult with provinces and territories on this important matter.
27. partly answered
    Convention on the Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer affirms work toward ratification but adds a personal rebuke instead of fully addressing the timing or independence claim.If the hon. member would just calm herself somewhat and be a little more helpful she would realize that this is something that will happen.
28. deflected
    Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to past Liberal failures and upcoming budget rather than identifying which minister misled Parliament.it is amazing that the Liberals were always just on the cusp of accomplishing things but never quite succeeded.
29. misdirected
    Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to job creation statistics and attacks the prior Liberal record instead of addressing the funding promise or misleading statement.
30. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the citizenship process and handling of anomalies raised in the question.We are working on those cases on an expedited basis.
31. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Raynald Blais (Bloc) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the problem and meetings but does not commit to the specific measures proposed.we are looking at every avenue within our jurisdiction where we can help make life a little more pleasant for them.
32. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's fixation on Kyoto spending abroad rather than explaining domestic cost implications.The member opposite is fixated on spending all of our hard earned tax dollars on another continent for greenhouse gas emissions that are actually never even reduced.
33. deflected
    Foreign AidMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on consultations and lack of requests rather than addressing the failure to fix the law.It is important to note that no country has asked for access to low-cost medication under Canada's existing law.
34. deflected
    Foreign AidMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The response blames the previous government and defers to committee without promising immediate fixes.the bill was drafted under the former government.
35. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question about international carbon markets by focusing on domestic actions.Our job as the Government of Canada is to improve the environment here.
36. deflected
    AfghanistanMs. Dawn Black (NDP) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The response reiterates the end date without addressing the multiple rotations or the pledge.our military commitment is until the end of February 2009, period.
37. deflected
    Research and DevelopmentRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes their own program and criticizes the previous government instead of confirming support for the University of Regina projects.When it comes to protecting the environment, bold announcements are made and then often forgotten as soon as the confetti hits the ground
38. answered
    Points of OrderJim Karygiannis (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The minister directly addresses the concern by apologizing and clarifying the misunderstanding.I apologize if I caused any offence by that statement.