House debates immigration act changes as opposition attacks environment plan

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1. answered
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly states the government's emission reduction commitments matching the query.That is why we have a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in this country by 20% by the year 2020 and to have a long term commitment, which was reflected in our agreement with the joint declaration with the European Union yesterday, by 2050 of 50%, 60%, 70%, the kind of long term commitment to which all these countries have agreed.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to criticizing the prior Liberal record instead of addressing current plan critiques.let us start with the Liberal plan.
3. misdirected
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the Liberals' past actions and leadership rather than responding to the Deutsche Bank criticism.Their plan was to let greenhouse gases go through the roof to 33% above our targets, while they wined and dined, travelled the world, talked the talk, loved to grandstand, but never delivered results.
4. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the question as sad and defends the declaration without addressing the Bush or Kyoto points.it is kind of sad that the deputy leader of the Liberal Party has declared the joint declaration of Angela Merkel for the EU and Canada yesterday as a joke.
5. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer clarifies the absolute targets and rejects intensity targets in response to the query.Our commitment is an absolute commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% to 70%.
6. partly answered
   Festivals and Special EventsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes existing funding and examples but does not confirm immediate distribution of the full $30 million.Many festivals will receive funding now.
7. deflected
   Festivals and Special EventsMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates budget amounts and process without addressing the timing or Quebec transfer request.We are now in the process of establishing, in a transparent and accountable manner, the framework and criteria for this new program, which will target small and medium-sized events, not just the major festivals.
8. misdirected
   Festivals and Special EventsMr. Maka Kotto (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights total Quebec support but ignores the sponsorship reference and transfer demand.In fact, that is why, in concert with my associate, the Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec , we support all the festivals and activities in Quebec to a total of $13 million this summer.
9. deflected
   Festivals and Special EventsMr. Maka Kotto (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise and lists unrelated funding without addressing Quebec's specific request or festival impacts.nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, we look at the cultural and artistic community in Quebec and take pride in its successes and its unique artistry.
10. deflected
    The BudgetJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the Atlantic accord question by listing other budget benefits and attacking the NDP instead.In addition to protecting and fully meeting our commitment to respect the offshore accord, we are also providing things that are benefiting real families in Nova Scotia
11. deflected
    The BudgetJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to unrelated spending risks in Bill C-52 without addressing the accord promise or allowing a free vote.If we do not pass it by June 30, here are some things that would be put in jeopardy, almost $3.9 billion in spending measures that would be lost if we do not pass it by June 30
12. partly answered
    AfricaKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states Canada is on track to meet the aid target but does not address the blocking allegation.I can confirm that, yesterday, the Prime Minister clearly stated that we are on track to double our assistance to Africa by 2008-09.
13. partly answered
    AfricaKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer provides current aid figures toward the goal but ignores the 50% shortfall claim and finance minister criticism.Based on the figures released in 2005-06, we have reached $1.7 billion, which is already over halfway to our goal of $2.1 billion in 2008-09.
14. deflected
    AfricaMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites a report on debt relief and security instead of addressing aid commitments or G-8 obstruction.Canada has fully met its commitments in terms of debt relief to Africa and security
15. deflected
    AfricaMark Eyking (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer blames prior government baseline errors without explaining current aid plans or the $2.1B vs $2.8B gap.The baselines presented in budget 2005, that is, the previous government's budget, contained errors.
16. partly answered
    Festivals and Special EventsMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer confirms funding for major Montreal festivals but sidesteps the Quebec transfer request and regional festival risks.This year they will receive the same amount of money. In fact, the Just for Laughs Festival will be receiving $1.2 million from the federal government and there will be $825,000 for the Montreal jazz festival.
17. deflected
    Quebec City Summer FestivalMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Denies the recommendation and shifts to existing funding without addressing the specific request.my fellow minister and member for Quebec City never made any such recommendation.
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Responds about EU agreement instead of addressing the Canadian territorial approach question.we signed an agreement with the European Union yesterday.
19. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Addresses international commitments but does not fully engage the domestic policy criticism.we have a concrete plan for the ultimate reduction of greenhouse gases by 20% by 2020.
20. partly answered
    Festivals and Special EventsLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Provides funding details but does not address transferring money from one department.there are two departments involved in assisting festivals
21. deflected
    Festivals and Special EventsLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids the transfer question by pivoting to supporting the budget.If there is a sincere support for festivals in Quebec, in Canada, if the member would like to see more support for festivals, I suggest she support the budget.
22. misdirected
    The BudgetRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Turns to attacking the Liberal party and leader instead of answering about the Atlantic accord.that is very kind, especially coming from a Liberal member.
23. misdirected
    The BudgetRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Offers a sarcastic remark instead of addressing the Atlantic accord question.let the record show that everyone got up but Ralph.
24. deflected
    Canadian HeritageMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the minister's specific tasks and performance to attack the NDP instead.I would suggest that this is obviously typical of the NDP.
25. misdirected
    Corporate TakeoversJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to unrelated economic stats and attacks the questioner's GST stance rather than addressing the takeover plan.I am proud of the fact that since our government was elected there are more than 450,000 new jobs in Canada
26. misdirected
    Corporate TakeoversJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's GST comments instead of defending the budget or minister's record.But let us go back to the member for Markham—Unionville 's statement in Paris.
27. deflected
    TransportationMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mocks the Bloc's history instead of addressing the feasibility study request.what a marvellous comeback. What a reincarnation.
28. deflected
    TransportationMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the Bloc's record rather than explaining differing standards for projects.In 17 years, our friends in the Bloc Québécois have not been able do anything.
29. partly answered
    Canadian Wheat BoardWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses the Wheat Board barley plebiscite and farmer benefits but ignores the malting industry's liability concerns.Over 60% of them say they want to have more marketing choice for their barley products.
30. partly answered
    PovertyMr. Tony Martin (NDP) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists existing programs but does not commit to a national poverty plan.We have improved employment insurance benefits.
31. partly answered
    PovertyMr. Tony Martin (NDP) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites specific actions taken but does not engage with the call for a comprehensive plan.We have already delivered the universal child care benefit that goes to almost 1.5 million families
32. deflected
    Point of OrderMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers history instead of addressing the request for unanimous consent.Mr. Speaker, allow me to give a brief history of the issue raised today in order to speak to the motion that the member wishes to present.