Commons debates mandatory gun sentences in Criminal Code bill

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1. deflected
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper states Canada has a plan but avoids naming a side on mandatory targets.At the G-8 meeting, an important meeting indeed, Canada, for the first time, will have a plan for the absolute reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Harper again highlights the plan and adds a jab about Dion's timing rather than addressing support for the German position.once again I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his question, his first environment question in almost four months.
3. partly answered
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Harper rebuts Dion's record and then states Canada's goal of including all major emitters in a post-2012 protocol.in order to have an effective international protocol post 2012, we need to have all major emitters, including the United States and China, as part of that effort.
4. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.Warawa attacks Ignatieff's past statement instead of explaining Canada's stance on pressuring the US.that is from the member who said that the Liberal Party did not get it done.
5. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Warawa again blames Liberals and repeats past inaction rather than addressing the call to support a global action plan.13 years of the Liberals' inaction created an environmental mess.
6. deflected
   Festivals and Special EventsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.Oda explains the new program and consultation process but does not address transferring funds to Quebec.There will be wide consultation, with criteria that are transparent and accountable.
7. deflected
   Festivals and Special EventsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.Oda notes existing funding to Quebec festivals but sidesteps the request to transfer the new funds immediately.Quebec events this year will receive over $13 million in support for festivals.
8. deflected
   Festivals and Special EventsMr. Maka Kotto (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.Oda repeats that existing programs already fund Quebec festivals and avoids committing to an immediate transfer.Quebec is receiving $13 million to support those festivals that are occurring this year.
9. deflected
   Festivals and Special EventsMr. Maka Kotto (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to a new program and the sponsorship scandal without addressing the requested transfer of funds.We are going to make sure that communities benefit, not use taxpayer dollars for political gain.
10. partly answered
    Corporate TakeoversJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the review of foreign investment policy but does not address the request for emergency hearings.the budget did promise the government would review competitiveness policies, including foreign investment legislation, and we are in the process of doing that.
11. misdirected
    Corporate TakeoversJack Layton (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's past positions on auto investments rather than addressing the Alcan takeover or policy.Let us talk about the automobile industry.
12. answered
    AfghanistanDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states the mission ends February 2009 and any extension requires parliamentary debate.our current military mission is to the end of February 2009.
13. partly answered
    AfghanistanDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains enhancements to the detainee agreement but does not address verification steps or Geneva Convention compliance.what this government has done is expand and enhance the previous agreement that was put in place by his government.
14. answered
    National DefenceDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the minister has directed full payment of funeral costs and a policy review.since I have been in office I have directed the department to pay the full funeral costs of fallen soldiers.
15. answered
    National DefenceDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates that full funeral costs are already being paid under the current policy.We have been doing it since I have been in office.
16. deflected
    Summer Career Placements ProgramMs. France Bonsant (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises the current program outcomes without addressing the request to transfer the program to Quebec.under Canada summer jobs today, thousands and thousands of groups and students are getting high quality jobs at higher than average rates.
17. deflected
    Summer Career Placements ProgramMs. France Bonsant (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The minister discusses future conversations with provinces but does not address the proposed cuts or transfer to Quebec.We intend to have that conversation.
18. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Jean-Yves Roy (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer justifies the payment and person's qualifications without addressing the specific House rule about permanent employees not getting contracts.I think it is only natural that someone who performs a professional service would be paid for it.
19. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Jean-Yves Roy (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Responds by denying double dipping and explaining the work division but avoids the question on defending double dipping in a transparent government.I would like to remind the House that there was no double dipping.
20. deflected
    Firearms Advisory CommitteeJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the committee setup based on previous criteria without addressing the secrecy or bias claims.the firearms advisory committee was set up along criteria that was put in place in 2003-04 by my predecessor
21. deflected
    Firearms Advisory CommitteeJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Addresses availability of names but deflects on the change to advocacy committee and bias.Not only are the names of the people on that particular committee available, but is she asking that we put the names out of all the 500 different organizations and individuals we consult?
22. misdirected
    Firearms Advisory CommitteeSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Calls the attempt ridiculous and promotes their policy instead of answering why police association was left off.this specious attempt to try to take some fragmented quotes from people and tag them on to our policy is ridiculous.
23. misdirected
    Firearms Advisory CommitteeSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Accuses her of scary view and references other members instead of addressing balance on the committee.If she thinks balance is taking $1 billion and wasting it on a firearms system that does not work, then that is a pretty scary view of balance.
24. misdirected
    Government PoliciesMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Blames opposition parties for obstruction instead of addressing the manual on obstructing parliament.The difficulty is that with the opposition, in particular the Liberal Party, it is very difficult to do so.
25. deflected
    Government PoliciesMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer pivots to opposition blocking crime bills instead of addressing respect for the House.The opposition parties continue to stand in front of our priority on getting tough on crime, on making our streets and communities safer.
26. deflected
    Canada Summer JobsMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the new program and criticizes the old one without accepting responsibility for bungling.Canada summer jobs provides thousands of great paying jobs to students who are getting the best work experience they have ever had.
27. deflected
    Canada Summer JobsMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again attacks the old program and large companies rather than providing budget details or assurances requested.I know Wal-Mart would love it if we went back to the old program.
28. partly answered
    Corporate TakeoversScott Brison (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer references the budget plan for a competition panel but does not commit to holding back decisions on acquisitions.We said in the budget a couple of weeks ago that we are going set up a competition panel to review all the competition policy in this country.
29. misdirected
    Corporate TakeoversScott Brison (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the previous government over sponsorship scandal instead of addressing the Investment Canada Act review request.It is saying that the sponsorship scandal by the former government was very disturbing to our economy.
30. answered
    AfghanistanMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains steps taken to enhance the detainee agreement and work with Afghan authorities.We immediately took steps to enhance the agreement that was put in place by the previous government.
31. deflected
    AfghanistanMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the allegation and shifts to general progress in Afghanistan without addressing the war crimes claim.Making such allegations of torture and war crimes does not help promote progress in Afghanistan.
32. deflected
    Ministerial ExpensesMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims actions were legitimate but does not address repaying the funds or the prohibition on contracts to employees.all actions were perfectly legitimate. We were following a departmental recommendation and it was approved by the department's financial controller.
33. deflected
    Festivals and Special EventsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer discusses meetings and a new program but avoids committing to immediate $30 million funding.This is not only for large festivals. It is for small and medium size festivals that really have a meaningful place in bringing communities together right across this country.
34. deflected
    Festivals and Special EventsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reiterates existing programs and new criteria without addressing the summer funding stall accusation.Those programs were in existence last year. They will be in existence this year and next.
35. partly answered
    Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of QuebecMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses the funding application status and policy but ignores the questionable contracts claim.the Laiterie de l'Outaouais application is under study.
36. answered
    TelcommunicationsMs. Louise Thibault (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains the policy decision not to deregulate rural areas.The status quo is in effect for rural centres and remote areas of Canada.
37. misdirected
    EqualizationRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner personally instead of addressing the equalization promise or provincial complaints.The member for Wascana has had an epiphany on his way to retirement in Florida.
38. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.Answer expresses openness to ideas on an independent account but declines to act immediately or comment on the court case.we are interested in ideas regarding an independent employment insurance account and are prepared to consider any and all ideas on this issue.