Liberals move opposition motion on immigrant services

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1. misdirected
   The Prime MinisterNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rejects the premise and pivots entirely to Air-India measures without addressing retraction.Although I do not accept the premise of the hon. member's question, I will say that this government will undertake any action necessary to ensure that we put in place the measures to allow the police to do their investigation and to ensure that these things never occur again.
2. deflected
   The Prime MinisterNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers conditional acceptance but immediately redirects to Air-India legislation and Liberal position.If the hon. member denies any particular element in The Vancouver Sun story, I would be more than happy to accept his word on the matter.
3. misdirected
   The Prime MinisterMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the premise and shifts focus to Liberal obstruction of the Air-India probe rather than apologizing.I do not accept the premise of the hon. member's question.
4. deflected
   Air-India InquiryMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise and pivots to criticizing Liberal changes on police powers instead of clarifying inquiry powers.However, it is a matter of public record that the police investigation requires these powers to profitably proceed and the Liberal Party knows this.
5. misdirected
   Air-India InquiryMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the questioner of misleading and attacks Liberal motives without addressing the distinction between inquiry and police powers.Why are they standing in the way of the police investigation and why will they not stop and let the police do their work?
6. partly answered
   Manufacturing IndustryMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges manufacturing pressures and lists existing measures but does not address the specific tax-cut critique.We implemented measures to stimulate research, development and training to help workers and their families.
7. partly answered
   Manufacturing IndustryMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes economic strength and past Bloc support but does not commit to the committee report or equal treatment for manufacturers.Naturally, we will review the proposals of the Bloc and of the other parties.
8. answered
   Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains that the surplus is notional and describes the rate-setting mechanism in place.A rate setting mechanism that is now in place seeks to bring into balance the expenditures and the revenues.
9. deflected
   Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the question on processing times by discussing other initiatives.the member should know that there is no $51 billion sitting around in a bank account.
10. deflected
    Employment InsuranceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to past governments and contributions instead of committing to reform.past decisions on the surplus were decisions by former governments.
11. deflected
    Employment InsuranceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the surplus size and emphasizes jobs rather than addressing benefit access or reform.the big difference between this government and the NDP is that, given the choice of having low unemployment or better employment insurance, this government will choose jobs any time.
12. misdirected
    The Prime MinisterLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to terrorism policy and criticizes Liberals instead of addressing the Prime Minister's conduct.But the Liberals and their leader are against it.
13. deflected
    The Prime MinisterLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reads external quotes on constitutional provisions rather than responding to the call for an apology or explanation.I will read clearly and members can get as upset as they want, but it is very clearly stated here related to this whole issue on Air-India and the need to maintain the provisions to protect Canadians, provisions which the Supreme Court has "upheld as constitutional".
14. misdirected
    The Prime MinisterRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition for not listening to families and the Senate instead of addressing the Prime Minister's alleged pettiness.Will they at least listen to the Senate, Liberal dominated I might add, which not an hour ago passed a recommendation to maintain the very extensions on which the Liberal leader has flip-flopped and says should not be in our protection.
15. misdirected
    The Prime MinisterRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer mocks the Liberal leader's response to families as merely 'emotional' rather than addressing abuse of power.What did he say about their presentation? He said that the families are emotional. I guess they are emotional.
16. partly answered
    Older WorkersMs. France Bonsant (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references the targeted initiative and job creation but does not address the promised new income support program.I am surprised the member is not aware of the targeted initiative for older workers.
17. deflected
    Older WorkersMs. France Bonsant (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights existing programs instead of addressing the call for a new income support program.There is a targeted initiative available for older workers in the province of Quebec.
18. answered
    Aviation SafetyMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The minister directly refutes the premise of reduced safety and describes the policy in place.It is not true. We are maintaining the required level of service and inspection.
19. deflected
    Aviation SafetyMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the specific allegation without engaging the details of the claimed threat.raising his voice does not make my hon. colleague right.
20. misdirected
    Judicial AppointmentsBill Graham (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to questioning the Liberals' view of police officers rather than the independence concern.I would like to know from the Liberals what exactly is their problem with police officers?
21. misdirected
    Judicial AppointmentsBill Graham (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The reply attacks Liberal consistency on police support instead of addressing judicial independence.They say they back police officers and then spend every day complaining about police officers on the judicial advisory committee.
22. misdirected
    Judicial AppointmentsMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters with past Liberal appointments rather than responding to the current policy change.In 2004 the Ottawa Citizen reported that since 2000 more than 60% of the 93 lawyers who received federal judicial appointments in Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta donated exclusively to the Liberal Party
23. misdirected
    Judicial AppointmentsMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The response pivots to criticizing Liberal crime policy and police attacks instead of the judiciary issue.Their whole crime package has become this attack on police officers.
24. partly answered
    Forest IndustryMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes support measures for the forest sector but does not address the disparity with oil and gas subsidies.We announced a few weeks ago $127 million which is flowing now to promote innovation and investment to address the skills and adjustment issues and expand market opportunities.
25. deflected
    Forest IndustryMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer mentions $5B benefit but ignores core accusation of selling out sovereignty.the hon. member is very quickly forgetting that because of the softwood lumber agreement, we have put back over $5 billion into the pockets of Canadian lumber producers.
26. misdirected
    JusticeKen Dryden (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer attacks Liberal leader and deflects to unrelated security points instead of addressing judicial checks.The Liberals should not try and deflect from the main question.
27. deflected
    JusticeKen Dryden (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer dismisses question as confused and pivots to defending government balance without engaging the trust issue.he is all over the ice with that question.
28. partly answered
    Judicial AppointmentsIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends the change and notes prior alterations but does not address constitutional concerns raised.Adding a police officer has got the Liberals very upset as we can see, but I think they are wrong on this.
29. misdirected
    Judicial AppointmentsIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer accuses member of wanting to change Constitution and shifts to anti-terrorism bill instead of addressing judicial independence.the justice minister has the obligation to protect the Constitution, not change it, as I think I am hearing from the hon. member.
30. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Single-word answer directly affirms the question about not following US example.
31. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer outlines planned regulations for auto industry and meetings held, addressing the fuel-efficiency query.Over the next few weeks or months, we are going to have new regulations in order to have a better environment here in Canada.
32. deflected
    Canadian Wheat BoardWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.Answer mocks the member and shifts focus to KPMG independence without addressing ballot traceability or intimidation claims.I think that the hon. member has his tinfoil cap well removed today.
33. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids any commitment on infrastructure funding and instead offers vague praise for the government.These people have indicated to us that they have never seen a more clairvoyant government in terms of handling the issues they face.
34. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites specific past funding commitments but does not address the request for new action on the deficit.as a government, we have committed to an unprecedented $16.5 billion in infrastructure money in budget 2006.
35. answered
    Business of the HouseRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly outlines the legislative schedule including the strike-related bill.Tomorrow morning we will begin debate on the procedural motion relating to the back to work legislation, to which the opposition House leader was referring.
36. answered
    Business of the HouseRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides the requested clarification on timing for the strike legislation.with regard to the procedural motion on the strike, we would begin with this on the Friday.