Liberals move supply day motion on Atlantic accords and equalization

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. misdirected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal record and critics instead of addressing call to replace the minister.This is from the Liberal Party whose advertisements insulted the military by speaking of its horror at "soldiers in our streets".
2. misdirected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking Liberal critic and restates support for troops rather than addressing Geneva Convention or reputation.On this side we do not find it hard to make a choice between our troops and the Taliban.
3. misdirected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal statements and past instead of answering whether Geneva Convention is optional or why minister remains.This is from the member for Etobicoke—Lakeshore who said that torture is justified when dealing with terrorists.
4. deflected
   AfghanistanDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates government position on troops and new agreement without addressing the claimed damage to reputation or danger to soldiers.we would send the wrong signal if we said, like the Liberal Party, that we do not stand behind our troops.
5. partly answered
   AfghanistanDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer briefly claims adherence to the code but does not address resignation or the specific failures alleged.I think I do follow that code and that is why I take responsibility.
6. deflected
   Quebec ElectionMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids apology or commitment to respect any Quebec choice and instead restates federalism reform agenda.The Prime Minister and the government are in fact going to continue in that direction so that Quebec can once again be strengthened within a strong and united Canada.
7. deflected
   Quebec ElectionMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims respect for the coming vote but sidesteps any apology for alleged interference or blackmail.That being said, however, we are going to continue, we are going to go ahead with reforming Canadian federalism
8. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the new detainee agreement without addressing the suggestion that the minister should be replaced.This agreement is one that ensures the Afghan independent human rights commissioner has access to detainees and can ensure that there is no mistreatment.
9. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michel Gauthier (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer praises the minister with military virtues instead of addressing the call to replace him.These are all words that apply to our Minister of National Defence .
10. answered
    The BudgetMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly counters each listed omission with specific federal funding amounts for B.C.Obviously, the member from Vancouver has not looked at the aspect of our past budget that gives British Columbia a billion dollars to deal with the pine beetle.
11. deflected
    The BudgetMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the northern living allowance and pine beetle questions and pivots to infrastructure totals.Just in infrastructure alone, over the course of the next seven years, the investments are well over $4 billion.
12. misdirected
    The BudgetHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's tone and cites supportive Liberals rather than addressing the division claim.I do not know why that Liberal member is so grumpy.
13. misdirected
    The BudgetHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again attacks the member's negativity and lists other Liberals instead of addressing the broken-promise allegation.I just do not understand why the Liberal member is so negative and lacks enthusiasm for the budget like the member for Thunder Bay—Superior North , but let us not forget the Liberal member for Halton who says that ending the so-called marriage penalty is a good thing
14. answered
    AfghanistanMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer directly states the new monitoring agreement intended to protect detainees.we have recently entered into an agreement with the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission which is undertaking to monitor the activities of the detainees.
15. misdirected
    AfghanistanMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer dismisses the Bloc's advice and defends the government's human-rights record instead of addressing resignation.we will not take any advice from the Bloc on human rights.
16. deflected
    Airport SecurityMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters the 'talks but does nothing' claim by citing post-2005 funding but does not admit or refute the Senate report's specific holes.on the contrary, we have taken concrete action.
17. deflected
    Airport SecurityMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses reviews and investments but does not address transferring responsibility.It is important to note that we took action by investing money in order to correct the mistakes of the past.
18. answered
    Infrastructure and CommunitiesBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Provides specific funding amounts promised to municipalities.we have promised municipalities an unprecedented amount: $2 billion a year, which amounts to $8 billion.
19. answered
    Infrastructure and CommunitiesBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Details the long-term funding provided in the budget.We responded. The Minister of Finance presented an unprecedented amount, not only in gas tax but in infrastructure, $33 billion.
20. misdirected
    AfghanistanKen Dryden (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.Shifts to praising government actions on human rights instead of addressing the accusation.Canadians are united when they see a Canadian government standing up for human rights in China, which did not happen under the previous government.
21. misdirected
    Kelowna AccordKen Dryden (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). rhetorical question.Focuses on criticizing previous Liberal government rather than responding to the question.It is consistent with the previous 13 years of Liberal inaction: no expenditures are contained in that bill.
22. deflected
    Automobile IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Cites positive comments from industry groups about the budget without addressing a new strategy.It is very simple. It said that Canada's auto industry got the most important thing in the budget.
23. misdirected
    Automobile IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Responds by questioning the opposition's timing and listing priorities instead of addressing investment plans.I know it has taken four days for NDP members to remember that they care about the automobile industry.
24. misdirected
    Minister of Public SafetyMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Accuses the questioner of smears and demands apology instead of directly addressing the fax details.The only problem with drive-by smears is that innocent people get hurt.
25. deflected
    Minister of Public SafetyMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims prior clearance but immediately pivots to unrelated Liberal scandals and personal attacks instead of addressing the step-down request.Perhaps Nancy Drew over there could put himself to good work for the taxpayers of Canada and find out where that missing $40 million from the Liberal sponsorship scandal went.
26. answered
    Wage Earner Protection Program ActMr. Mario Silva (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the procedural barrier (opposition amendment) preventing proclamation and offers to proceed upon consensus.So long as that amendment has been there, it has been impossible to make progress with the bill.
27. partly answered
    Wage Earner Protection Program ActMr. Mario Silva (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates intent to reintroduce the bill but again conditions action on opposition consensus without addressing the accusation of turning its back on workers.If the opposition members can arrive at a consensus on this bill that reflects the unanimous will of the House during the previous Parliament, we will introduce it this very day.
28. partly answered
    Older workersMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes existing programs and a review panel but does not address why the specific $75 million request is refused.We also have launched a older workers panel that is criss-crossing the country.
29. deflected
    Government ProgramsMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the centralization complaint and instead launches an attack on the prior Liberal government and Bloc preferences.I am afraid to inform my friend from the Bloc that the era of Liberal entitlement is over.
30. answered
    AgricultureMr. Lloyd St. Amand (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the proposed package is too costly and describes ongoing efforts to find a balanced alternative.It involves over $1 billion in federal money for about 600 producers.
31. answered
    Pet FoodMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains current regulatory mechanisms, the recall process, and CFIA monitoring in response to the call for expanded mandate.CFIA has been monitoring that recall program to ensure these products are off the shelves.
32. deflected
    Pet FoodMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing rules but concludes no new regulation would have helped, avoiding commitment on expanding CFIA role.There is no regulation that would have saved this problem here in Canada.
33. deflected
    HealthCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts blame to provinces and attacks the questioner's motives instead of addressing federal action on online drugs.the regulation of these kinds of products are left with provincial agencies and with the provincial colleges.
34. partly answered
    Business of the HouseRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer outlines some upcoming bills but omits details on C-47 revisions or C-16 timing requested.we hope that Bill C-16 will progress and will be approved in a form that is appropriate and reasonable to approve
35. misdirected
    PrivilegeMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the request to withdraw and instead attacks Ignatieff with out-of-context quotes.I am quite happy to provide these to the House.
36. misdirected
    PrivilegeMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer refuses to withdraw and continues attacking Ignatieff rather than addressing the privilege point.I have no intention of withdrawing comments that are obviously accurate in the context of what he has said
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Mr. Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the voting clarification and pivots to unrelated unparliamentary language complaint.I am calling on the hon. member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie to withdraw his comments and apologize
38. deflected
    Points of OrderMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids specifying the exact comments and repeats demand for apology without clarification.people around him heard these comments and will not tolerate disrespectful comments
39. deflected
    Points of OrderMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Mr. Steven Blaney (Conservative). substantive question.Answer evades identifying the comments and resorts to general mud-slinging accusation.do you not find that there is enough mud-slinging going on in this campaign without starting to repeat people's nonsense?