Commons debates budget bill as g8 climate stance draws fire

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1. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The response praises the summit outcome and quotes media instead of addressing the claimed failure to set targets.The G-8 meeting was, I think, a great victory for Canada, where the G-8 declaration actually holds out Canada as a model to the world of where to go on climate change.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer cites a former Liberal minister and calls the result realistic rather than explaining any consideration of targets.This morning, he said that this is not a failure, it is a success because it is realistic, a success because the European Union recognizes the role of the United Nations in the fight against climate change
3. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The reply asserts Canada is cited as a leader and pivots to including big emitters without addressing the 20% efficiency measure.according to the statement released by the G-8 leaders, Canada is a leader in environmental issues.
4. deflected
   The EnvironmentKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims agreement on science and real reductions but does not explain the removal of the 2°C reference.In fact, one of the accomplishments by Canada at the G-8 declaration and with the EU has been to be able to have all the parties agree on the science
5. misdirected
   The EnvironmentKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the previous Liberal record on emissions and quotes an NGO instead of addressing the Bali talks or rising emissions.the Liberal Party made Canada irrelevant on the environment when it allowed our emissions to go up 33%.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights inclusion of major emitters as success without admitting lack of binding commitments.We now have a solution, a process in place to attract the major polluters and to deliver real results for the environment.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMs. Monique Guay (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The reply cites the UN Secretary-General's welcome of the declaration rather than addressing Kyoto commitments.He said that he wholeheartedly welcomes the fact that the G-8 leaders have agreed on strong and early action to combat climate change.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Marcel Lussier (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates Canada's 2020 and 2050 targets as a model without addressing the deferral to Bali.The plan commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by the year 2010, with an even greater reduction by 2050.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Marcel Lussier (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the question about Kyoto targets by praising the Prime Minister instead.Tony Blair called it a major step forward.
10. partly answered
    PassportsMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The response acknowledges the issue and states actions being taken but does not confirm asking for exemptions.We are taking this matter up with officials in the United States in the hopes that we can bring about some greater alleviation with respect to the implementation of the western hemisphere travel initiative.
11. partly answered
    PassportsMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer responds to the call but with a jab and provides some info on actions.I know the hon. member and members of her party are fixated on George Bush, but I will do her one better.
12. deflected
    AfricaRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims the premise is wrong and provides counter information on commitments.In fact, Canada is very much on track to meet its Gleneagles commitments.
13. misdirected
    AfricaRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The response turns to criticizing the previous Liberal government instead of addressing the current policy.Maybe he should take up Mr. Geldof's position as the leader of the Boomtown Rats.
14. misdirected
    Human RightsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends by referencing previous position and then attacks the opposition's stance on another issue.I find it very surprising to hear this from a member whose party has yet to support our government's initiative to extend human rights to first nations people on reserve.
15. misdirected
    Human RightsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). loaded question.Responds by noting previous position and urges support while making a sarcastic remark about the cottage.Before going home to spend time at the cottage, maybe she can think about first nations people on reserve.
16. partly answered
    Festivals and Special EventsMs. Pauline Picard (Bloc) asked Mr. Jim Abbott (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides information on funding commitments but does not address taking immediate action for the festivals.my minister has stood in this House time and time again pointing out the fact that we have committed $60 million over the next two years which is new money
17. partly answered
    Festivals and Special EventsMs. Pauline Picard (Bloc) asked Mr. Jim Abbott (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes existing funding flows but avoids addressing the specific request to transfer festival monies to Quebec under new rules.However, I would point out again that in 2006-07, the government has funded 247 projects in the province of Quebec.
18. deflected
    1995 ReferendumMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to current open federalism instead of addressing the call for a public inquiry into past expenditures.The government has changed since then. Canada now has a government that is working closely with the Government of Quebec in the spirit of open federalism.
19. misdirected
    1995 ReferendumMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer counters with a question about 1980 PQ spending rather than addressing the claim of ongoing federal propaganda.Has a figure been put on those expenditures?
20. misdirected
    The BudgetMr. Rodger Cuzner (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the premise by attacking the asker personally instead of clarifying the minister's position on the budget vote.The member opposite may be chirping from the cheap seats but, unlike him, we are actually getting the job done for Nova Scotia.
21. answered
    AfricaMs. Alexa McDonough (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states aid figures and confirms Canada is meeting its Gleneagles commitments with timelines.Canada is well on track to meet its Gleneagles commitments.
22. misdirected
    AfricaMs. Alexa McDonough (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer opens with personal attack on the asker then lists spending without addressing the demand for accountability mechanisms.I am sure that the hon. member herself has been to a few of those cocktail parties that she tries to show such disdain for.
23. deflected
    Veterans AffairsAlbina Guarnieri (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the issue is in cabinet but gives no timeline or explanation for missed deadlines.The issue is in the cabinet process at this time. At an appropriate time, an announcement will be made.
24. misdirected
    Veterans AffairsAlbina Guarnieri (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.Interjection attacks the previous government rather than responding to the complaint about delays.That's when you were in government, I believe.
25. deflected
    Veterans AffairsAlbina Guarnieri (Liberal) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats a generic commitment without addressing accusations of stalling or plan rejection.as I said before, we are committed to resolving the agent orange problem. This issue will be resolved as soon as possible.
26. partly answered
    TransportationMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Minister promises to investigate but offers no immediate explanation or action.I will be pleased to look into this matter.
27. deflected
    TransportationMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Response makes a sarcastic remark about blocks and inertia instead of addressing the industry's immediate losses.there are so many answers that we could give here concerning blocks and inertia
28. partly answered
    National DefenceMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites improved grading but does not address the specific claim of deliberately extended deadlines.the defence department was given a higher grade than last year.
29. deflected
    National DefenceMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Gordon O'Connor (Conservative). loaded question.Answer repeats that procedures are followed and denies interference without addressing the torture-information allegation.I do not interfere in the process at all.
30. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Glen Pearson (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer commits to raising the matter with US authorities but does not address the specific requests for an apology or investigation.We will take this matter up with the U.S. authorities.
31. deflected
    Whistleblower ProtectionMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts focus to past Liberal wrongdoing and the Accountability Act instead of outlining any process for the named cases.The member knows that the cases he is talking about all emanated from past wrongdoing in the previous Liberal government.
32. misdirected
    Whistleblower ProtectionMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government and tells the member to be patient rather than addressing timelines for resolution.The point I am making to the member is that he needs to be patient because we can clean up Liberal corruption only so quickly.
33. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Mario Silva (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists specific funding commitments but ends by attacking the prior government instead of directly addressing future help.On the contrary, we are getting the job done where they did not.
34. deflected
    Gasoline PricesMs. Louise Thibault (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states that only provinces regulate prices and pivots to criticizing opposition policy rather than outlining federal action.In Canada, only provinces and territories have the power to regulate gasoline prices.