Commons debates tax amendments to block havens and evasion

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1. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the question about the Prime Minister's comments by pivoting to general support for troops.We do not hide behind our troops; we stand behind our troops.
2. misdirected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party's consistency instead of addressing the 2009 mission commitment.it is always difficult to take questions like this from the Liberal Party because its position is actually different every day.
3. partly answered
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the February 2009 commitment but does not address ongoing NATO talks.we on this side of the House have made it clear, when we put forward a resolution to the House, that our troops are there on a commitment until February 2009.
4. misdirected
   AfghanistanBill Graham (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights the questioner's past vote rather than addressing attacks on patriotism or debate.When the question about supporting the mission to February 2009 came up for a vote in the House, that very member, who was interim leader of the party at that time, supported the commitment to keep the troops there until 2009.
5. deflected
   AfghanistanBill Graham (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer restates government support without engaging the claim of stifling debate.We stand firmly, clearly behind our troops and behind their mission.
6. partly answered
   Electoral Boundary ReadjustmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the representation-by-population principle but does not address Quebec's reduced political weight.the principle behind the government's approach is representation by population, which is based on principles.
7. answered
   Electoral Boundary ReadjustmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the principle of representation by population and Quebec's seat guarantee.the principle that we support is the principle of representation by population.
8. deflected
   Electoral Boundary ReadjustmentMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the bill's fairness without addressing the 2005 speech or transparency claim.the bill is fair for all the provinces.
9. answered
   Electoral Boundary ReadjustmentMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly refutes the premise that Quebec gains nothing and states the bill guarantees representation.Quebec's representation is completely guaranteed by the bill.
10. deflected
    Corporate TakeoversJack Layton (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to general economic strength and reciprocity instead of addressing foreign takeovers or Alcan.
11. deflected
    Corporate TakeoversJack Layton (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again emphasizes reciprocity and Canadian acquisitions abroad rather than protecting specific jobs or blocking the Alcan deal.
12. partly answered
    Court Challenges ProgramMr. Anthony Rota (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes the court case and budget funding but does not address reinstating the program.In the 2007 budget, the Conservative Party committed $30 million to our official language minority communities
13. misdirected
    Court Challenges ProgramMr. Anthony Rota (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks a Liberal candidate instead of addressing access to justice or reinstating the program.The star Liberal candidate in Papineau, Justin Trudeau, who is against bilingualism.
14. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking a Liberal candidate rather than addressing the minister's responsibilities or program cancellation.
15. misdirected
    Official LanguagesMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again attacks the Liberal candidate and voting record instead of responding to bilingual appointments or minority concerns.
16. answered
    TaxationMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly confirms the government's intent to close the double-deduction loophole used via tax havens.our government will maintain its commitment with respect to the double deduction of interest by some multinational corporations in Canada that use tax havens
17. deflected
    TaxationMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer agrees on the issue but avoids any timeline or action on repeal and pivots to attacking Liberals.all of which were ignored by the Liberals opposite, as they did nothing for 13 years
18. partly answered
    Film IndustryMr. Maka Kotto (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the problem and states work is underway but gives no specifics on legislation or timing.we recognize the situation with regard to piracy and we are working on it
19. partly answered
    Copyright ActMr. Maka Kotto (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms work is in progress but provides no timeline or commitment to introduction.we are working on this matter and when we are ready, we will introduce a bill in Parliament
20. misdirected
    TaxationJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the trust question and instead attacks the Liberal Party's consistency.The problem with the Liberal Party is that it does not have the courage to take a stand in favour of ordinary Canadians
21. misdirected
    TaxationJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks Liberal history on income trusts and tax havens rather than addressing the minister's competence or flip-flops.Liberal members do not care about Canadian taxpayers
22. misdirected
    TaxationScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question by claiming confusion over Liberal positions and accuses them of subsidizing corporations and their own party.They seem to think that not only should ordinary Canadian taxpayers subsidize these large multinational corporations
23. deflected
    EqualizationScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reaffirms commitment to accords but sidesteps reversal and ends with an unrelated jab at the member's reaction speed.his reaction to that was to demonstrate that he has the fastest thumbs in the east
24. deflected
    TaxationMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids how families will pay and instead emphasizes the government's balanced tax reductions.Our point of view is a balanced one, that is, we want to reduce taxes overall and continue to do that in Canada
25. deflected
    TaxationMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to corporate double deductions without addressing the billion-dollar Bay Street allocation or prosperity gap claim.I know the member opposite wants us to take on the corporations.
26. deflected
    Airport SecurityJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites consultation and safety without addressing privacy rights, sovereignty, or US list sharing.Today, Canadians have a right to be able to fly safely and securely.
27. partly answered
    Airport SecurityJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes a challenge mechanism exists but provides no specifics on removal process or reputation repair.The hon. member knows perfectly well that the system in place allows everyone the right to challenge the legitimacy of their name being on the list.
28. deflected
    Pesticide ManagementMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Mr. Steven Fletcher (Conservative). loaded question.The answer asserts high standards without explaining the decision to increase residue levels or comparing to US standards.Any changes that will be made in the future will be based on the best scientific evidence.
29. misdirected
    Pesticide ManagementMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Mr. Steven Fletcher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the prior Liberal government instead of citing the scientific basis for the vinclozolin decision.it is a bit rich for a Liberal member to raise this issue since the harmonization began in 1996 under the Liberal government.
30. deflected
    Nuclear EnergyMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states provincial jurisdiction without addressing federal nuclear waste concerns or reactor plans.This matter falls under provincial jurisdiction.
31. deflected
    Nuclear EnergyMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats provincial jurisdiction and avoids the committee recommendation or halting plans.any increase in oil sands production falls under provincial jurisdiction.
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    Foreign AffairsKen Dryden (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer agrees on substance but shifts to why referral to ICC would be ineffective without explaining the no votes.This motion calls for a referral to the courts, which would give President Ahmadinejad a platform to proclaim his noxious views on Israel and the Holocaust.
33. deflected
    Court Challenges ProgramMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific questions on accepting recommendations and providing documents by shifting to general support and an attack on the NDP vote.We will respond to the commissioner within the 30-day deadline.
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    Court Challenges ProgramMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the call to relieve the chair by asserting committee independence and counter-questioning the asker on funding.Could the hon. member explain why he is opposed to granting an additional $30 million to official language minority communities?
35. partly answered
    Passport CanadaRaymond Chan (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the backlog handling with facts on hiring and capacity but does not identify who is in charge or accept responsibility.Passport Canada has hired 500 more employees to deal with the issue of backlog.
36. partly answered
    Human RightsMs. Louise Thibault (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms ongoing work at the UN but does not clearly state Canada's concern or demand Iran honour commitments as asked.Canada will continue to work in many forums, especially the United Nations, to address this deplorable situation in Iran.