Commons advances bill on mandatory sentences for gun crimes

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. answered
   AfghanistanStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly commits to tabling the agreement as requested.We are ready to table the agreement in the House.
2. deflected
   AfghanistanStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the question by blaming opposition instead of addressing meetings or the Prime Minister.the confusion, as always, continues to come from the opposition benches.
3. partly answered
   AfghanistanStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims satisfaction with arrangements but does not confirm ability to track locations or treatment.we have arrangements in place and are satisfied that they are working.
4. partly answered
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms priority of Geneva protections but offers no specific assurance on documentation or Red Cross notification.The arrangements are in place to ensure that happens.
5. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers only to existing arrangements and ignores the new agreement mentioned in the question.we already have arrangements in place. They are working well and we are satisfied with them.
6. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats satisfaction with arrangements without addressing whether the prior agreement failed.we have arrangements in place and are satisfied that they are working.
7. misdirected
   AfghanistanMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to blame the previous Liberal government rather than evaluating the agreement's effectiveness.the original agreement was entered into by the previous Liberal government.
8. partly answered
   AfghanistanMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states overall satisfaction but does not guarantee no distinction between detainees or full Geneva coverage.The arrangement is working satisfactorily.
9. partly answered
   AfghanistanMr. Claude Bachand (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms respect for the Geneva Convention but does not address equal treatment or distinctions between detainees.Canada intends to respect the Geneva convention.
10. deflected
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses oversight arrangements without confirming treatment under the Geneva Convention.the arrangements that we have in place are those that will allow Canadians to be able to deal with an effective oversight of the issue of Taliban prisoners in conjunction with the Afghan agencies and government.
11. misdirected
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reframes the question as a suggestion to disclose secrets and implies risk to soldiers rather than addressing the Attorney General's instructions.I would hope he is not encouraging that those should be disclosed in open court for our enemies to hear.
12. deflected
    AfghanistanMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights a new agreement but does not explain why court action is needed or address responsibility for the crisis.That comprehensive agreement completes the December 2005 agreement.
13. deflected
    AfghanistanMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims improvement on the prior agreement without explaining how it will end abuse by Afghan authorities.We have enhanced the 2005 agreement.
14. partly answered
    AfghanistanDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes the general process for detainees but does not confirm details on the four missing detainees or a parallel process.when persons of interest come under the control of the Canadian Forces, they are processed as detainees.
15. partly answered
    AfghanistanDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes NATO discussions and expanded access but does not confirm a parallel process or a NATO-wide agreement.We have in fact ensured that Canada will get full, unrestricted and private access to any persons transferred by Canadian Forces to Afghan authorities.
16. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's record instead of addressing the carbon tax proposal or its impact on Quebec exporters.I do know that the hon. members from the Bloc have never done anything to reduce greenhouse gases.
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The minister avoids the 2006 vs 1990 reference year and instead questions the Bloc's commitment to real reductions.Can my colleague from the Bloc tell me whether he wants real reductions in greenhouse gases?
18. answered
    Status of WomenMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The minister directly states no new legislation is needed and describes actions already underway.we do not need new legislation; what we need is action.
19. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The minister pivots to listing spending increases rather than explaining the bureau closure.it always amuses me to hear the Bloc Québécois talk about unfairness.
20. misdirected
    AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal government instead of addressing consultation with DND.We are confident, where the Liberal government failed, and we are going to make sure this agreement works properly.
21. answered
    AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The minister explains the process of enhancing the agreement and working across departments.When the issues came forward, we took action to enhance the agreement and to ensure that we got it right.
22. deflected
    Foreign AffairsBryon Wilfert (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer briefly notes diplomacy then shifts to criticizing the opposition on core values.Vis-à-vis the question with respect to the Auditor General's report, we are clearly very committed to Canada's core values of freedom, democracy, human rights, and the advancement of good government practices.
23. answered
    Foreign AffairsBryon Wilfert (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The minister affirms support for Estonia and states he spoke directly with its foreign minister.I spoke directly to the Estonian foreign minister when we attended NATO meetings.
24. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The minister denies accusations and explains budget intent without resolving the funding confusion raised.When I appeared before council, I explained that we indicated an intent for a festival program in the budget.
25. misdirected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer begins by addressing the member rather than the question content.
26. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer calls the question false and pivots to past Liberal record instead of addressing current closures.As is sadly so often the case, Mr. Speaker, that member's statement is completely false.
27. deflected
    Foreign AffairsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer praises department work and past surpluses without addressing consulate closures.What I can tell members is I am extremely proud of the Department of Foreign Affairs, of the work that is done by our consular officials, our missions abroad.
28. partly answered
    PassportsMr. Sukh Dhaliwal (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges surge and mentions hiring but does not address dropped calls or current lineups.We are working with officials in Canada to deal with this surge.
29. answered
    PassportsMr. Sukh Dhaliwal (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly lists steps taken to handle the passport surge including hiring and overtime.We have taken steps, including nighttime shifts, overtime, hiring new employees and having national blitzes on the weekends.
30. misdirected
    Gasoline PricesMr. Robert Vincent (Bloc) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks opposition support for Liberal plan instead of addressing Competition Bureau powers.the real question that has to be answered is why are the NDP and the Bloc supporting the Liberal environment plan where under today's prices the price of gasoline in Ontario would be over $1.90?
31. misdirected
    Gasoline PricesMr. Robert Vincent (Bloc) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats attack on opposition support for Liberal plan rather than discussing Competition Bureau powers.the real question is how can the NDP, the Bloc and the Liberals support the Liberal environment plan, which independent economists Mark Jaccard and Don Drummond have studied and said that the price of gasoline would rise to $1.90 per litre under the Liberal environment plan?
32. deflected
    EqualizationMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights positive budget aspects and options without confirming honouring of the Atlantic accord.
33. partly answered
    InfrastructureMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims action on infrastructure but only references the gas tax and a future announcement without addressing long-term transit or growing revenues.We are investing in our communities. We are putting $8.8 billion in gas tax.
34. deflected
    Security Certificate DetaineeMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The response gives general assurances on meals and health monitoring but avoids the specific issues of ending the hunger strike or solitary confinement.Certainly it is within a person's right to refuse certain types of food if that is the person's choice, but three meals are served there daily, along with snacks.
35. misdirected
    EqualizationMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes figures and criticizes Liberal members rather than addressing the Atlantic accord commitment.As usual, Mr. Speaker, the Liberal member opposite has his numbers wrong.
36. deflected
    Government BuildingsMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies conflict of interest by restating taxpayer benefits and election promises without explaining the process.There is no conflict, contrary to what my friend just said.
37. deflected
    TaxationMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The response shifts focus to economic development and the pipeline instead of addressing the northern tax deduction.At this point we are focused on economic development in the north.
38. partly answered
    Business of the HouseLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details the weekly agenda on crime bills but omits any confirmation of priority for Bill C-30.today and tomorrow we will continue our focus on making our streets and communities safer by cracking down on crime.