Commons debates budget bill amendments after committee ruling appeal

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1. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer counters premise by stating a concrete emissions plan instead of explaining alleged abandonment.We have a concrete plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids committing to Merkel's plan and instead quotes a joint declaration and references past Liberal neglect.We are doing this notwithstanding having to dig ourselves out of a deep hole, after many years of neglect.
3. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the previous Liberal government rather than addressing why intensity targets were proposed.if there were any attitude of defeat or failure, it was under the previous government that simply did not take action.
4. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to blaming the prior Liberal record on emissions instead of defending the push for intensity targets.Canada was at the bottom of the G-8. Of all the serious world economies, in terms of our record on greenhouse gases, it was the worst in the developed world at the end of the Liberal government.
5. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes the premise but pivots to restating the 2020 target and Canada's broker role without addressing the 2050 timeline claim.for the first time, Canada now has a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes the EcoAction plan and global need for major emitters but does not address refusal to target oil companies.Canada is playing a leadership role by taking real steps at home, thanks to our EcoAction plan, which includes the commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer quotes Merkel on Canada's respect and long-term targets but sidesteps the intensity versus absolute targets distinction.Canada is committed to a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2006.
8. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims the requested elements exist in the plan and again cites Merkel praise instead of engaging the credibility critique.We've had a very fruitful discussion here today. I am very happy to hear the plans of the Canadian government
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the question on Quebec's past efforts and irony, pivoting to other countries instead.That is why we are now reaching out to extend the commitment.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes timing of speech rather than addressing Kyoto abandonment or Bill C-30.There has been no speech yet at the G-8 by the Prime Minister because it does not start until Wednesday.
11. partly answered
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the 2050 target but shifts to other countries without addressing 2°C limit or immediate action.We are getting action for the first time in well over a decade on greenhouse gases with a plan that requires a reduction in our emissions by 60% to 70% in greenhouse gases by 2050.
12. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberals' past record instead of addressing Deutsche Bank critique or Kyoto costs.I am always impressed by Liberals who stood in caucus for years and did nothing.
13. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends long-term targets but pivots to attacking Liberal carbon tax instead of addressing 2°C or loopholes.It is a tax plan where people pay cash to the government and get to pollute.
14. partly answered
    AfricaMr. Glen Pearson (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims commitments are on track but does not specify fulfillment timeline for prior pledges.the Prime Minister pointed out to his G-8 partners that we are on track to meet our commitment to double our assistance to Africa.
15. deflected
    AfricaMr. Glen Pearson (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates 2006 budget announcement without clarifying why estimates show less or when funds will be delivered.in budget 2006, we announced $250 million in contributions to the global fight against polio, malaria and AIDS.
16. answered
    Festivals and Special EventsMr. Maka Kotto (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states current federal funding amounts to Montreal festivals this summer.In fact, the large festivals in Montreal will receive anywhere from $300,000 to $1.2 million from this federal government this summer.
17. deflected
    Festivals and Special EventsMr. Maka Kotto (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes a new program and consultation instead of addressing the call for immediate funding to save festivals.That is why we introduced a new program.
18. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the goal of teaching history without addressing the accusation of propaganda in schools.we want to ensure that future generations and the current young generation of Canadians appreciate their history and heritage.
19. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights student exchanges and national benefits instead of justifying the specific $750,000 expenditure.It is in this way that we are going to make sure that future generations know what a great unified country we are.
20. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. Paul Zed (Liberal) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government's deficit record rather than addressing the claim of taking credit for Liberal programs.The $33 billion is an unprecedented amount in funding for infrastructure.
21. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Paul Zed (Liberal) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites a positive quote and funding totals without committing to imitating specific Liberal programs.$33 billion is an unprecedented amount in funding.
22. deflected
    InfrastructureJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). loaded question.The answer emphasizes future consultations and action without addressing the lack of new transit funding or ridership impact.Over the coming months we will be consulting with the municipalities, territories, the FCM and other interested parties
23. misdirected
    InfrastructureJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing the Leader of the Opposition's past record instead of responding to the transit deduction question.let us look at some of the things that the Leader of the Opposition did when he was minister of intergovernmental affairs for seven years.
24. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer lists current funding amounts but does not directly respond to the demand to answer the prior question.Now there is $17.6 billion in base funding for municipalities through this government.
25. misdirected
    InfrastructureMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores transit funding entirely and pivots to unrelated attacks on opposition voting records.I am not sure what the question was but it gives me a great opportunity to talk about some of the things we are doing.
26. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references past Liberal neglect instead of addressing whether gas-tax transfers constitute permanent funding.After 13 years of neglect by the previous Liberal government--
27. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Gary Merasty (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to urging action on Bill C-44 rather than responding to current funding cut-off or human-rights claims.I am not entirely sure what the hon. member is speaking to but perhaps he could direct some of the same vigour, enthusiasm and zeal toward Bill C-44
28. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Gary Merasty (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the government's record by blaming the prior Liberal government instead of addressing immediate funding threats or demonstrations.That is the cause of frustration in the aboriginal community.
29. partly answered
    Atlantic AccordGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the O'Brien formula and Nova Scotia's $95 million benefit but does not address the MP's quoted criticism of amending the accord.They are indeed being honoured and, in the case of the province of Nova Scotia, it asked for the opportunity to opt into the new formula
30. answered
    Atlantic AccordGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly counters the claim by quantifying the financial loss Nova Scotia would face if the accord were restored as requested.if the government were to listen to the member opposite, the people of Nova Scotia would receive $95 million less this year than they will receive under the O'Brien formula.
31. deflected
    Democratic ReformMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites representation-by-population principles without addressing the request to withdraw the bill or the National Assembly motion.This approach is needed to ensure fairness in Canada and to protect the provinces whose population has grown, such as Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario.
32. answered
    Democratic ReformMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that Bill C-56 protects Quebec's 75 seats, addressing the demand for guaranteed representation.The province of Quebec will keep its 75 seats.
33. misdirected
    Summer Jobs ProgramMrs. Susan Kadis (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise and pivots to attacking the previous government's approach instead of addressing the timeline or list publication.What we will not do, though, is go back to the failed approach of the previous government where it handed out money to its friends and to large corporations.
34. partly answered
    JusticeMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The response details government funding and enforcement measures on white-collar crime but does not address allowing Parliament to draft new legislation.we did two things in the budget this year. One thing is the proper funding of the integrated market enforcement teams
35. misdirected
    JusticeMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The minister opens with sarcasm directed at the question and member before shifting to related spending announcements.is that question about Bora-Bora? Perhaps it is a good thing the member is not on a particular jury at present.
36. deflected
    Festivals and Special EventsMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer blames the prior Liberal government and opposition budget vote rather than explaining any refusal to transfer funds.In fact, it is because of the Liberal government that festivals are in the situation that they are in today.