Bloc motion to probe gas prices leads supply day debate

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   FinanceStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights unemployment rates instead of addressing the deductibility policy.under this Minister of Finance , Canada has the lowest unemployment rate I have ever seen in my life.
2. deflected
   FinanceStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to the opposition's alleged stance on taxes rather than the policy criticism.it is interesting that the only taxes the Leader of the Opposition ever complains about are taxes on big business.
3. misdirected
   FinanceStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to past Liberal statements on tax havens instead of responding to the current policy question.In 2005 when he was revenue critic, the finance critic for the Liberals said this: I am committed to ensuring a level playing field for all Canadians, and that is why I take the issue of tax havens seriously.
4. deflected
   FinanceMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates the budget target on tax havens without addressing the claimed mistake or competitiveness impact.I would invite the member opposite to read page 223 of the budget and he will see that we have targeted tax havens.
5. partly answered
   FinanceMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses foreign takeovers by noting Canadian acquisitions abroad but does not commit to new action.We have one large Canadian corporation right now in negotiations to acquire a very large United Kingdom company.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims mandatory targets for all sectors but adds an irrelevant personal remark instead of justifying the oil sands treatment.I would like to point out that there are no exemptions for companies in the energy sector, although I must say, the leader of the Bloc Québécois is looking rather full of energy today.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer asserts high targets without addressing the differential treatment of sectors.For the first time in the history of Canada, we have the highest targets in the world, targets to reduce air pollution by 50%.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the 50% reduction claim without explaining why tar sands alone may increase emissions.With our plan, we will reduce tar sands pollution by 50%, if we do not follow in the Liberal Party footsteps and if we do not adopt the same policy.
9. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The single-word denial directly addresses the yes/no question posed.
10. partly answered
    Corporate TakeoversJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The reply outlines the statutory review process but does not commit to new protective action.if there is such a takeover, a statutory review will be conducted to see if there is a net benefit to Canada.
11. deflected
    Corporate TakeoversJack Layton (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to Canadian acquisitions abroad and accuses the asker of obsession with headlines.I know, Mr. Speaker, that the member may be obsessed about a newspaper headline here and a newspaper headline there.
12. misdirected
    FinanceJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The response congratulates the asker on an unrelated point instead of clarifying the deductibility policy.I want to congratulate the member opposite for two reasons.
13. misdirected
    FinanceJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The minister attacks the asker with an award for the 'silliest line' rather than addressing the policy reversal claim.Congratulations on the silliest line of Monday.
14. partly answered
    FinanceScott Brison (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms that the Investment Canada Act applies but does not state the minister's personal position on ownership restrictions.I agree with the House that we have very good legislation.
15. deflected
    FinanceScott Brison (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The reply restates that existing laws apply without addressing the call for a public review or the Bell Canada remark.In Canada, we have laws on foreign investments, and these laws apply and are indeed in effect.
16. misdirected
    Gasoline PricesMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc's motives and internal politics instead of addressing jurisdiction over refining margins.Why is the Bloc presenting this motion? Because, it wants to deflect debate at the moment.
17. answered
    Gasoline PricesMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly denies the premise and states the bureau has sufficient powers before attacking the asker.The Competition Bureau has all the powers it needs to act.
18. deflected
    Saint-Hubert AirportMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects a premise about layoffs instead of addressing the funding comparison.Yesterday, officials at Pratt & Whitney denied what the Bloc Québécois and the member had said.
19. deflected
    Saint-Hubert AirportMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists other funded projects rather than addressing the policy of funding jobs abroad.For the information of this House, in the past year, CED has approved 89 projects in Montérégie worth $20 million.
20. partly answered
    AfghanistanDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the agreement's quality but does not address whether it will be changed.This is very much aimed at protecting detainees.
21. misdirected
    AfghanistanDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). rhetorical question.The response attacks the member's past statements and credibility instead of answering.what has been distorted and completely torqued has been the comments by the member opposite.
22. deflected
    AfghanistanLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids confirming discussions by suggesting NATO reads papers and attacks the asker.I do not know why this would come as a revelation to the member opposite, but I suspect that people such as the secretary general of NATO do read papers internationally.
23. answered
    AfghanistanLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that regular contact occurs with NATO officials on the topic.we are in regular contact with our NATO officials.
24. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to Liberal spending comparisons instead of naming other ministers.The major difference is he spent less than his Liberal predecessor last year.
25. misdirected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to Liberal record instead of addressing the minister's expenses or providing receipts.I think that when it comes to using jets as private taxis, he really must be looking at the Liberals.
26. deflected
    Court Challenges ProgramMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.Answer notes committee independence then shifts to criticizing Liberal past actions without addressing the cancellation.can the member explain why the Liberals cut the budget for communities by $100,000 between 1993 and 1997?
27. misdirected
    Court Challenges ProgramMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the question about committee cancellation and instead quotes criticism of a Liberal candidate.the Liberals' star candidate in the riding of Papineau said he was against bilingualism and for the abolition of separate francophone and anglophone school systems.
28. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends government action and attacks Liberal record rather than releasing details or addressing the exemption claim.this government is acting where the previous Liberal government failed to do so.
29. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer completely changes subject to attack Elizabeth May instead of providing cost-benefit analysis.When will the Liberals rein in their outrageous candidate from Central Nova and make her apologize, or will they ask her to quit?
30. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly affirms continued support for supply management and lists concrete government actions.we campaigned on support to supply management.
31. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-foodMr. Jean-Yves Roy (Bloc) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer reaffirms support for supply management with specific steps taken internationally and domestically.We have taken measures in Geneva.
32. answered
    Pesticide ManagementDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly rejects the premise and states the government will maintain high standards for health and safety.if there is any harmonization, it will be to the highest standards as we protect Canadians on their health and safety when it comes to pesticide management.
33. deflected
    Nuclear Non-Proliferation TreatyMs. Alexa McDonough (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions meetings and treaty signatory status but avoids addressing Canada's silence on NATO nuclear policies.We take opportunities to raise it at multilateral forums.
34. deflected
    SudanMs. Alexa McDonough (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to UN praise for Canada instead of responding to the plea for action on Darfur or the attendance issue.Canada recently received a commendation.
35. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMrs. Susan Kadis (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's allegations as unsupported and outside etiquette rather than addressing the vote or support for caucus actions.For that member opposite to suggest otherwise is way outside the bounds of proper etiquette.
36. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Louise Thibault (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses efficiency and service demand but provides no specifics on further closures or immigration impacts.we continue to look for ways to expand, streamline and increase the efficiency of consular services around the world.