Commons debates extension of anti-terrorism act provisions

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1. deflected
   Anti-terrorism ActStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to accusing opposition of flip-flopping and proposing compromise instead of addressing the lack of review.We did so with the support of the Leader of the Opposition until a couple of weeks ago when he abruptly flip-flopped his position on the issue
2. misdirected
   Anti-terrorism ActStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal Party over RCMP allegation and demands apology rather than addressing the question on anti-terrorism approach.This is an attack against the RCMP. It is another attempt by the Liberal Party to discredit the RCMP, and the Liberal Party should apologize to the RCMP.
3. misdirected
   The Prime MinisterStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats denial of RCMP leak and attacks the questioner instead of addressing politicization of public service or website press release.
4. deflected
   The Prime MinisterMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to past Liberal legislation and Senate compromise while accusing leader of refusing compromise, avoiding the core issue of ignoring committee recommendations.I point out that I just offered, in this question period, to adopt the recommendations of the Liberal Party's own Senate report last week.
5. deflected
   The Prime MinisterMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer accuses opposition of refusing compromises and threatening caucus instead of committing to new measures replacing expiring provisions.Up to now, he has refused these compromises and threatened members of his own caucus who wished to protect Canadian citizens against terrorism.
6. answered
   Quebec ElectionsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states no intention to intervene in Quebec elections and clarifies non-involvement.As Prime Minister of Canada, I have no intention of getting involved in Quebec's elections.
7. misdirected
   Quebec ElectionsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer changes subject to Bloc leader's past decisions and environmental funding instead of clarifying position on Charest's pension comments.the leader of the Bloc decided not to run for the leadership of the Parti Québécois.
8. deflected
   Quebec ElectionsMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses fiscal imbalance in general terms but avoids confirming payments to Quebeckers during election period.this government recognizes the fiscal imbalance between governments in Canada and is committed to rectifying that fiscal imbalance
9. deflected
   Quebec ElectionsMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the upcoming budget without addressing whether two election-based scenarios exist.It will be a very good budget for Quebec.
10. partly answered
    Security CertificatesMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines the Supreme Court roadmap and intent to follow it but provides no concrete solution details.the government will be acting on the recommendations of the Supreme Court
11. deflected
    Security CertificatesMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the NDP approach and lists existing measures without addressing the requested appointment or negotiations.rather than the typical approach of the NDP of trying to introduce yet another layer of bureaucracy
12. misdirected
    Court Challenges ProgramMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise about fairness instead of addressing the program cut and its impact on minorities.We have the most open and fair judicial system on the face of the earth.
13. misdirected
    Court Challenges ProgramMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking Liberals on anti-terrorism instead of addressing the broken promise on security certificates.After all, this was their agenda.
14. deflected
    Public ServiceSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the quote but escalates by adding further partisan attacks rather than explaining the guidelines breach.I could simply add that the Liberals have voted against their own terrorism legislation.
15. misdirected
    The Prime MinisterSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to Air-India families and Liberal leader criticism instead of addressing verification or apology.it was the Liberal leader who dismissed them as being emotional.
16. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges ongoing work on regulations but does not admit or refute the 179% emissions increase claim.We are in the process of creating a policy to regulate the industry in Canada
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes general regulations without addressing specific targets or carbon exchange.That is why we are in the process of formulating the strictest regulations for industry in the history of Canada, for the benefit of the environment.
18. deflected
    TransportMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer quotes a pilot in support but ignores the question on inspector cuts.We understand that the rationale for the Bill is to enhance the safety of Canada's aviation system...
19. deflected
    TransportMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer asserts committee freedom and system quality without addressing the alleged threat.the committee is free to call whomever it wants to shed light on the matter.
20. misdirected
    FinanceJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal critic instead of addressing the Ontario gimmicks question.only a Liberal finance critic could think it is silly to pay down public debt, reduce the interest that has to be paid on public debt, and guarantee tax reductions to Canadians year after year going forward.
21. deflected
    FinanceJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the Ontario record without addressing the federal asset sales concern.I can assure the member opposite that as the finance minister of Ontario I balanced the budget.
22. deflected
    FinanceLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to praising the economy instead of addressing the Ontario deficit analogy.I do not know why the members opposite in the Liberal Party are so depressed about Canada's great economy.
23. misdirected
    FinanceLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to attacking Liberals via Gomery instead of addressing asset sale mistakes.It is being returned to families for the benefit of children in Canada and not to the friends of the Liberal Party referred to by Justice Gomery.
24. misdirected
    AfghanistanMs. Dawn Black (NDP) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the member of misunderstanding rather than addressing Pakistan or aid rebalancing.clearly, the member does not understand the meaning of our mission in Afghanistan.
25. deflected
    AfghanistanMs. Dawn Black (NDP) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the specific claims about overheating and armour by offering general assurances instead.We send to Afghanistan the very best equipment we can for our forces and, yes, we intend to win the arms race with the Taliban.
26. deflected
    Visitor Rebate ProgramScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the accusation of misleading the House and the provincial opposition by discussing program efficiency and future considerations.It was a relatively inefficient program.
27. deflected
    Visitor Rebate ProgramScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about the industry minister championing the position and pivots to general tourism spending.the Government of Canada, as the member opposite knows, is spending about $350 million this year to promote tourism in Canada.
28. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer does not address reversing the office closures and instead contrasts with the previous government.unlike the previous government, this government will redistribute these administrative savings to projects that help women directly.
29. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rejects the premise of reduced services without engaging the question of office closures leading to that outcome.
30. answered
    Immigration and Refugee BoardMr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the resignation and provides context on the letter received.on Friday, I received a letter of resignation from Mr. Fleury.
31. misdirected
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Carol Skelton (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government rather than addressing the current government's handling of corporate tax investigations.In 1996, the AG made recommendations to the Liberal minister but it took 10 years and nothing was done.
32. partly answered
    Canada Revenue AgencyMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Carol Skelton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the staffing issue and states intent to address it but does not specify a timeline for action.I must reassure my colleague that they are very qualified people and we intend to look after the situation.
33. misdirected
    Immigration and Refugee BoardMr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner by demanding an apology instead of addressing IRB fairness or stacking claims.I believe that the hon. member should apologize to Mr. Fleury for that.
34. misdirected
    Anti-terrorism ActStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The response shifts focus to accusing the opposition of a flip-flop rather than stating when the analysis will be tabled.What report did he receive to cause this colossal flip-flop that he has done?
35. answered
    Intellectual PropertyMr. Robert Vincent (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The minister directly states he is awaiting detailed committee recommendations before proceeding.I am waiting for detailed recommendations from the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology in order to continue our study of all the recommendations.