Commons committee endorses Afghan mission report as Senate amendments to elections bill advance

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses the plan and consultations but ignores the specific C.D. Howe report.Our system is consistent with the systems in the other major countries around the world.
2. misdirected
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the questioner's record instead of addressing the multiple reports cited.the entire world knows that the member opposite did not produce a plan in an entire decade.
3. misdirected
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the question and attacks the member rather than addressing committee access or reports.I honestly do not know what the hon. member is even talking about.
4. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to positive developments in Afghanistan without addressing the Privy Council report discrepancy.There are millions of Afghan refugees returning to Afghanistan.
5. partly answered
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.Answer directly denies the claim and clarifies the statement about the Red Cross.
6. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer expresses condolences and notes meetings but does not address meeting the De Sousa family or dropping the bill.Government ministers set up meetings with the families, college representatives and students, and we are ready to meet with them again anytime, if necessary.
7. deflected
   Firearms RegistryMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights government measures but avoids discussing reinstating the registry or the amnesty.this government has brought in several measures to make the gun control system more effective
8. answered
   Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Answer agrees with the report's recommendations and explains rejecting another inquiry in favor of a task force.I have indicated today that we agree with all of Mr. Brown's recommendations.
9. deflected
   Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses report recommendations without addressing preference for one inquiry over multiple.There is no limit. It is a good report, and we will follow the recommendations.
10. misdirected
    Softwood LumberJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP and Liberals rather than addressing disputes or export taxes.That is why the industry across the country wants the agreement to remain in effect and why it would be a terrible thing for the industry if the Liberals and NDP got their way, ripped it up and threw us back into litigation.
11. misdirected
    Softwood LumberJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer blames NDP voting record instead of addressing ongoing job losses or concessions.the NDP voted against the softwood lumber agreement that was supported not only by all the companies in Quebec, but also by the unions.
12. partly answered
    Equalization FormulaMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes APEC figures and restates commitment but does not address the $4 billion shortfall claim.If he looks at what others say, including other agencies, about the report put out by APEC, they say that the figures it used and the projections it made are certainly not accurate.
13. deflected
    Equalization FormulaMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer uses metaphor about squid and blames partners instead of clarifying the cap or admitting error.Let me also say that in relation to squid, squid is known mainly because it moves backward. This government is moving forward.
14. misdirected
    Gun RegistryMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to criticizing Liberals on mandatory sentencing instead of addressing registry abolition intent.That is why, when we proposed a bill for mandatory sentencing of individuals who commit crimes with guns, it was a big surprise to note that the majority of Liberals did not support that bill, which could reduce the rate of gun crime.
15. deflected
    Gun RegistryMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Answer acknowledges tragedy but pivots to criticizing Liberal plan without addressing victims or tougher controls.The member opposite is quite right when he said that it was the Liberals who introduced an ill-thought out plan to reduce firearm crimes.
16. answered
    Expenses of the Former Lieutenant-Governor of QuebecMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states government does not control committee witnesses and notes ongoing work with Quebec.Committees are masters of their own domain and if they wish to call witnesses they can do so through the proper process.
17. deflected
    Expenses of the Former Lieutenant-Governor of QuebecMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to requiring appearances before committee.the committee is free to call whatever witness it would like to call before it.
18. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general support and international efforts without addressing direct Canadian assistance.will be working with the international community as well, as we have in the past, to see that funding flows to the Palestinians.
19. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Caroline St-Hilaire (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies the policy on engagement but does not directly assure future receptions of ministers.What we will do is work directly with leaders like President Abbas and Prime Minister Fayyad who is now in place.
20. misdirected
    Softwood LumberNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals instead of addressing the status of consultations.We knew that the Liberals were not quite capable of getting that done so it is a good thing that this Conservative government did
21. deflected
    Softwood LumberNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise but pivots to external factors without addressing the specific accusation.It is very unfortunate that the housing industry in the United States has softened and we are feeling the pressures from that
22. deflected
    Air TransportJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights the measure's implementation without naming individuals or explaining recommendations.Today, I am happy to announce that this measure is now in place.
23. answered
    Air TransportJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains the criteria for inclusion on the list.An individual has been involved in a terrorist group: he is on the list.
24. misdirected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the opposition of dishonesty rather than addressing the completeness of the inquiry.when people are debating they should at least tell the truth about what is being presented.
25. deflected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. David Christopherson (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the investigation's scope but avoids any commitment to tabling documents by pivoting to criticize the opposition.I can understand the Liberals being concerned and wanting this to go to a public inquest, because that would carry on for years and would possibly get them past the next election.
26. partly answered
    Natural ResourcesAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses government actions and communications with the US but does not explain how Canadians can be assured no invasive species have entered.We continue to call upon North Dakota to close this gap until such time as the proper technical equipment is in place to prevent any species from entering our waters.
27. deflected
    Natural ResourcesAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates calls to the US but does not address why the monitoring results have not been made public.We continue to call upon North Dakota to allow for this outlet to close until the engineering work on a permanent filter is put in place, as well as the study, which will allow us to put in place a type of ultraviolet filter that will prevent any invasive species from entering Canadian waters.
28. misdirected
    Government PoliciesKen Dryden (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is rhetorical and the answer attacks Liberal credibility instead of addressing the pattern of shifting positions on policy.we did not see a lot of truth in the Liberal leadership, particularly in the televised debates.
29. misdirected
    Government PoliciesKen Dryden (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is rhetorical and the answer pivots to attacking Liberal divisions and listing government plans rather than addressing the charge of political obsession.We can see it in the recent book by Toronto Star journalist Linda Diebel, who talks about the ongoing divisions in the Liberal Party.
30. partly answered
    Older WorkersMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes existing programs for older workers but does not commit to a new income support program for those nearing retirement.Because of the leadership of the government, we now have in place a targeted initiative for older workers, which will help 3,500 workers over the next two years in Quebec alone.
31. deflected
    Older WorkersMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer rejects the premise of impossibility of retraining and promotes existing programs without addressing the proposed $75 million program.I think the member is entirely too pessimistic.
32. answered
    Foreign AffairsMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms that representations will be made to the Bangladesh government on the case.yes, I can assure him that Canada has been following this case very closely.
33. deflected
    Airport SecurityMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the list's security purpose but avoids addressing prosecution of listed individuals.This is another way that the government takes its job seriously and ensures that terrorist threats that exist will not impede our travel.
34. deflected
    Airport SecurityMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to existing recourse mechanisms without addressing the request for an ombudsman's office.
35. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue and states action will be taken but does not commit to WTO actions specifically.We cannot put up with it and we will take action.
36. deflected
    TelecommunicationsMs. Louise Thibault (Bloc) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites procedural reasons for not commenting rather than addressing the call to protect rural residents.Because the decision by the CRTC can be appealed within 90 days, it would be inappropriate for me to comment at this time.