House advances bill granting automatic citizenship to adopted children

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   National DefenceKen Dryden (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer praises the minister and attacks the opposition for smears without addressing who controls the military.That is why we ask members of the opposition to treat our military with respect, from the Minister of National Defence on down, instead of with the kind of casual smear they love to throw around all the time.
2. deflected
   National UnityKen Dryden (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer shifts to praising real Canadians and attacks the asker with a quote instead of addressing who is a real Canadian.As for the member for Etobicoke—Lakeshore , the only reason one raises his commitment is because of his own words when he speaks of himself almost as American, when he uses phrases like the one in the New York Times of March 14: "As usual we were talking about ourselves, what America is--"
3. deflected
   National UnityKen Dryden (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer defends Canadian values and personal family history while ignoring the question about the Prime Minister dividing Canadians.We are standing up for that kind of freedom because it is the most important Canadian value.
4. partly answered
   National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Mr. Russ Hiebert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses funeral costs and military support but does not produce the claimed instructions or address the minister's competence.this government cares deeply about our soldiers.
5. deflected
   National DefenceDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Mr. Russ Hiebert (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats claims of generosity without producing directives or addressing resignation.We are going to continue to compensate them and address their concerns.
6. deflected
   Option CanadaMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer changes the subject to progress and nation recognition instead of apologizing for the remark on Quebec law.In our case, this assembly here, including the leader of the Bloc Québécois, has recognized Quebeckers as a nation within Canada.
7. deflected
   Option CanadaMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes the event was 12 years ago and that Option Canada no longer exists without apologizing for the statement.Option Canada no longer exists.
8. misdirected
   Option CanadaMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists government achievements and ignores the question about obstructing the investigation.We recognized that Quebeckers form a nation within a united Canada, we resolved the issue of Quebec´s presence at UNESCO, we resolved the fiscal imbalance issue.
9. misdirected
   Option CanadaMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Bloc Québécois and shifts to referendums instead of addressing the financing or tabling request.once again, we are being attacked by the Bloc Québécois.
10. deflected
    Corporate TakeoversMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer changes subject to general job creation stats and NDP policy rather than committing to conditions on the Stelco takeover.Unemployment is now at its lowest in 33 years.
11. deflected
    Corporate TakeoversMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to positive economic news in Windsor and growth figures without addressing foreign takeover conditions or hearings.Economic growth in the first quarter of this year on an annual basis is 3.7%.
12. deflected
    The EnvironmentJohn Godfrey (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.Answer ignores the question on supporting the US position and instead promotes the government's own targets.this government is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
13. deflected
    The EnvironmentJohn Godfrey (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Question assumes collusion with Bush; answer begins to counter with facts but does not engage the premise.
14. partly answered
    AfricaMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites specific funding announcements for Africa but does not confirm delivery or address the prior Liberal plan.our Prime Minister at the last G-8 summit announced an investment of $450 million over 10 years
15. partly answered
    AfricaMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.Answer provides evidence of spending impact in Mozambique but does not explain the gap between announced and allocated AIDS funding.Eleven and a half million children in primary schools are receiving textbooks.
16. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims a carbon market is being developed but ends with a sarcastic jab instead of addressing the exchange concerns.I am wondering what the member does not understand about yes.
17. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer affirms the carbon market element but ignores the loaded attack on credibility and G8 plans.However, Canada now has a framework plan that includes a domestic carbon market.
18. deflected
    Festivals and Special EventsMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Mr. Jim Abbott (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general funding plans without addressing Quebec's proposed criteria or trust issue.
19. partly answered
    Festivals and Special EventsMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides specific funding details for festivals but does not address timing or Quebec criteria.We told these gentlemen that Canada Economic Development would maintain their current envelope
20. misdirected
    Corporate TakeoversScott Brison (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition leader instead of addressing the budget promise or flip-flop claim.Now [the Leader of the Opposition] is making matters worse.
21. misdirected
    Corporate TakeoversScott Brison (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer quotes the asker's past statements to attack rather than addressing foreign ownership or takeovers.Is the member out of touch with his past or, like his party, is he out of touch with all Canadians?
22. deflected
    Canada Summer JobsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses program benefits but avoids the website list and transparency question.The Canada summer jobs program is providing good quality jobs.
23. deflected
    Canada Summer JobsCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions examining concerns but does not address new criteria or public disclosure.The department is examining those concerns as the second round of funding is being delivered.
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    Northern DevelopmentMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses pipeline interests but ignores the protected areas strategy timeline commitment.We will continue, as a government, to work for Canadians and to work with all stakeholders in the best interests of Canadians.
25. deflected
    National ParksMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids any timeline or commitment on park expansion.We look forward to continuing to work on the Nahanni with the other members.
26. misdirected
    Festivals and Special EventsLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Mr. Jim Abbott (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberals' budget stance instead of addressing the transfer proposal.It is the budget that she and her colleagues are going to be voting against.
27. misdirected
    Festivals and Special EventsLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Mr. Jim Abbott (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again pivots to criticizing Liberal hypocrisy rather than explaining criteria or trust issues.I just do not understand when that party stands four-square against the budget
28. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsRaymond Chan (Liberal) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the misrepresentation claim and attacks Liberals instead of addressing the apology request.nobody is fooled by the Red Green comedy hour across the way.
29. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsRaymond Chan (Liberal) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to shaming Liberals on Bill C-44 rather than correcting the record or apologizing.Why do they not want aboriginal Canadians to have the same human rights that other Canadians enjoy?
30. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises the budget response without addressing further support measures for struggling businesses.This week the minister tabled the government's response to the industry committee's manufacturing report.
31. partly answered
    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references existing budget initiatives for older workers but does not announce a new industrial strategy.We already announced initiatives for older workers.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Nancy Karetak-Lindell (Liberal) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the funding cut for Northern Youth Abroad and pivots to past aboriginal spending.The government, in its very first budget in 2006, contributed $3.7 billion in new investments for aboriginal Canadians.
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    Rail TransportationMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general principles about mediation without addressing the request to force CP back to the table.Our mediator continues to support both parties in this endeavour.
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    Rail TransportationMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer encourages negotiation at the table but ignores the call for government action on service quality and gouging.It is at the table that the solution will be found.
35. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationGurbax Malhi (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses compassion and discretion but does not commit to specific improvements in the visa process.Whenever we can, we are generous and compassionate.
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    Democratic ReformMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the yes-or-no question by justifying the action instead of confirming consent.I was simply reading from a public statement that it made.
37. answered
    Points of OrderMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly denies unanimous consent and explains the need for review.I do not believe we have had an opportunity to consider all that was said.