Commons holds emergency debate on Devils Lake diversion

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1. deflected
   AfghanistanStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the supplementary agreement without addressing whether the Red Cross is conducting an inquiry.I think everybody in the House is now well familiar with our supplementary agreement that we entered into with the government of Afghanistan and which reaffirms within that agreement that role for the Red Cross.
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   AfghanistanStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the question false and demands an apology instead of addressing document review or witness testimony.I am sorry to have to say it, but the Liberal Party leader's accusations are totally false.
3. misdirected
   AfghanistanStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to listing positive developments in Afghanistan rather than addressing the unpublished report.Something he never talks about is the progress we are making in Afghanistan, such as how over 4.6 million refugees have returned to the country, per capita income has doubled and the Afghan economy has tripled.
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   AfghanistanMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists positive statistics without addressing the discrepancy between the two reports.But there are many positive things that the Liberal Party is ignoring.
5. misdirected
   AfghanistanMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses Liberals of not wanting to help Afghans instead of addressing the reports.I am now inclined to think that the Liberals do not.
6. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the agreement but does not confirm whether the Red Cross is kept informed.This additional arrangement does not create any obligations for the International Committee of the Red Cross.
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   AfghanistanMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer asserts the agreement works well without addressing the Red Cross's lack of knowledge.In my opinion, the agreement works well.
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   AfghanistanMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies ministerial involvement and demands withdrawal of the allegation rather than addressing the censored sentence.The allegations again made by my friend opposite are totally false.
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   AfghanistanMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the transparency question and pivots to unrelated Afghan achievements.As of today, 4,000 new medical clinics have been opened there.
10. deflected
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the listed failures and shifts to economic talking points.We have a strong economy with the lowest unemployment rate in 33 years.
11. deflected
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer lists government positives instead of addressing the enumerated broken promises.We are talking about a new and better agreement that deals with detainees in Afghanistan.
12. misdirected
    Equalization FormulaRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's record rather than addressing the request for a meeting.the member for Wascana did nothing for Saskatchewan in all the years that he was representing Saskatchewan here in the House of Commons.
13. partly answered
    Equalization FormulaScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the accord negotiations but avoids the star-candidate withdrawal premise.There are some unique situations in Nova Scotia because its accord runs to 2019 and we have had some constructive discussions with the premier on that subject.
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    Equalization FormulaJoe McGuire (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites a New Brunswick minister's comment instead of addressing the equalization losses.So far Premier Graham has had a very positive working relationship with [the] Prime Minister...and we intend to continue on that same route.
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    Equalization FormulaMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites overall provincial gains instead of admitting specific New Brunswick losses.under the new formula all provinces will be better off in Canada to the tune of $39 billion over seven years.
16. answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms there were no instructions to derail the committee.
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    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer claims not to hear the question then pivots to unrelated praise of another MP.Mr. Speaker, I did not hear the question.
18. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the call for accountability on expenses but focuses on RCMP action rather than the committee appearance requested.We called for the Auditor General's report and received it yesterday.
19. answered
    Canadian HeritageMrs. Vivian Barbot (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the request for an investigation by committing to review processes with Quebec.Both levels of government intend to review the processes and ensure there is accountable, transparent and good management of public funds.
20. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the opposition parties' voting record instead of addressing the UN declaration policy.The Liberal Party, the Bloc and the NDP all voted to actually put off extending human rights to first nations people until after this summer.
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    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to promoting Bill C-44 and attacks the opposition rather than addressing the UN declaration stance.We have before the House of Commons Bill C-44 which actually extends human rights to first nations people in Canada.
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    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific exclusion of aboriginal women and pivots to a BC agreement and attacks on Liberals.Just last Friday I signed a historic agreement with British Columbia first nations leaders which is going to transform and revolutionize first nations health in that part of the country
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    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the funding mechanism but deflects responsibility onto the Senate rather than committing to immediate action.This kind of program is still being negotiated with the provinces and territories, and in fact, we have $300 million more in place for the vaccine against cervical cancer
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    TaxationMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Carol Skelton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies the claim but does not address the specific request to stop requiring proof of marital status or adding advocates.When people come to the office, they must verify the living conditions they are in and no one under any circumstances is denied their basic rights.
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    Human Resources and Social DevelopmentMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists unrelated programs and attacks NDP instead of addressing manufacturing or poverty strategy.We are acting while the NDP sit and snipe, complain, and see the glass as only 90% full.
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). loaded question.Answer explains the office created but sidesteps the broken-promise accusation by blaming prior government.We did do something about that. We created an office that will in fact deliver on our commitment to help foreign trained individuals
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    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Omar Alghabra (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly rebuts duplication claim with details on services and locations provided.It is a task finding and referral service through a dedicated phone line. It has in person service centres in various places: Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax.
28. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationJim Karygiannis (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes upcoming legislation and quotes a supporter but does not address withdrawing the appeal.This particular minister has indicated in a practical way what will be happening and has said there will be legislation coming in the fall to deal with this issue.
29. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationJim Karygiannis (Liberal) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). loaded question.Answer quotes the proposed legislation text to clarify the citizenship rules directly.--anyone born in Canada on or after January 1, 1947, anyone born to a Canadian citizen abroad, mother or father, in or out of wedlock on or after January 1, 1947, will be given citizenship, it will be confirmed, notwithstanding the losing provisions under the act.
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    CFB BagotvilleMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Mr. Russ Hiebert (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts entirely to recruitment numbers instead of addressing runway repair timeline.One of our commitments in the last election was to increase the regular forces by 13,000 and the reserve forces by 10,000.
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    Marine TransportationMr. Jean-Yves Roy (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms meeting and agreement to review changes and decide on a plan of action.We agreed to take a close look at the changes that have taken place in the years since the last study. We agreed to meet again to decide on a plan of action.
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    Natural ResourcesRaymond Simard (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims seriousness and mentions a meeting but avoids addressing the filter installation delay or turning off the tap.With the President of the Treasury Board , I met earlier this week with Christine Melnick, the minister of water stewardship.
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    Canada-U.S. RelationsMs. Denise Savoie (NDP) asked Mr. Russ Hiebert (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses Canadian military training instead of US coast guard actions and claims concerns are addressed without committing to stop exercises.the military has these exercises on a regular basis to provide training opportunities for our forces.
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    Foreign AffairsMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked David Emerson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes actions taken on welfare and access but avoids addressing protests against military commissions or repatriation efforts.My colleague, the Minister of Foreign Affairs , has spoken directly to the Secretary of State about Mr. Khadr's well-being and has requested greater access to both his family and legal counsel and educational material for him.
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    Fisheries and OceansLawrence MacAulay (Liberal) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer praises PEI and personal help but justifies quotas by history without explaining differential treatment of island fishers.The quotas were set based upon history.
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    International TradeMs. Louise Thibault (Bloc) asked David Emerson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer defends the softwood deal and cross-border work but ignores the pattern of alleged concessions to the US.without the softwood lumber agreement, the lumber industry in Canada would be flat on its back, even worse than it is today.