Commons opens debate on bill to scrap long-gun registry

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1. deflected
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response discusses consultations without addressing whether the plan will fail.the government will undertake consultations and consider all perspectives as it develops its regulatory program.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates government targets and mandatory approach without addressing agreement with experts.The government's targets are clear.
3. misdirected
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The response attacks the Liberal record instead of addressing distortion of reality.What occurred over the past decade was that the hon. member committed Canada to the toughest environmental targets in the world, then did nothing to achieve them.
4. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes past Liberal policies rather than addressing the current plan's status.
5. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The response affirms belief in absolute reductions but does not address adopting a new plan.That is why a central part of our plan is to see an absolute 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
6. answered
   Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms funding approvals and distributions for the projects.Some organizations have even received the money already.
7. deflected
   Public SafetyMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The response provides project statistics without addressing whether prevention is a priority.with these 22 projects, Quebec has the highest number of projects approved of all the provinces of Canada.
8. misdirected
   Public SafetyMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer counters with a question about mandatory sentences instead of addressing the amnesty.Why does the Bloc not support our proposal to impose mandatory sentences for people who commit crimes with a firearm?
9. misdirected
   Public SafetyMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc's philosophy instead of addressing the call to withdraw Bill C-21.But the Bloc wants people who commit crimes with firearms to stay on the street and in our communities.
10. answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the government's actions on the RCMP review and rejects the premise of fear.far from being afraid of the truth, the minister appointed Mr. Brown to study the RCMP and to look at the allegations.
11. answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the call for deeper investigation by explaining the chosen approach and ongoing fixes.We are asking the appropriate people to do the appropriate work.
12. deflected
    Equalization FormulaMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to a counter-question about the member's views rather than addressing the Atlantic accords obligation.What does the member have against making his province better off?
13. deflected
    Equalization FormulaMr. Scott Simms (Liberal) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites a quote and real numbers but avoids engaging with the broken-promise claim or colleagues' statements.The real numbers say that Newfoundland and Labrador is millions of dollars better off because of the formula that was put in place by this government.
14. deflected
    Equalization FormulaMr. Paul Zed (Liberal) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer begins a rebuttal on the APEC report but cuts off without addressing the equalization impact or trust issue.the Liberals never saw a pot they did not want to stir.
15. answered
    Equalization FormulaMr. Paul Zed (Liberal) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly counters the billion-dollar claim with specific figures on New Brunswick's funding.The facts are that this year New Brunswick received $200 million more than it received under the last Liberal budget, and $100 million more this year than it did last year under our budget.
16. answered
    Expenses of Quebec's Former Lieutenant-GovernorMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the committee's authority and confirms ongoing work with Quebec on accountability.the committee is free to call whoever it would like to call at its own discretion following proper process.
17. deflected
    Expenses of Quebec's Former Lieutenant-GovernorMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids the monarchy accusation and pivots to general accountability plans.We are taking them into consideration.
18. misdirected
    Securities IndustryMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the question as nonsense and attacks the member instead of addressing provincial consensus.I do not know what the member's problem is.
19. partly answered
    Securities IndustryMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Ms. Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites IMF report to support common regulator but does not address respecting provincial will or passport system.The benefits of a common regulator would include clearer accountability, more responsive decision making, stronger enforcement and a more prominent international voice.
20. deflected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to criticizing Liberals for delay rather than explaining the closed task force choice.the Liberals continue to want to delay the process of seeing important changes coming to the RCMP.
21. deflected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceMr. Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Answer accuses member of premature condemnation and offers token openness without addressing transparency concerns.I am so open minded I am even willing to take suggestions from the member opposite on who would be good on this board, but do not condemn these people before we even announce them.
22. misdirected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the prior Liberal minister instead of justifying the closed task force.What kind of performance is that?
23. deflected
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Answer criticizes the member for reading editorials and repeats prior Liberal inaction instead of addressing closed process.if the member opposite had spent as much time reading the report instead of poring over editorials
24. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses barley price rise and court action but never addresses the requested Justice Department opinion.The Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board are not the friends of the farmers.
25. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. Alex Atamanenko (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes unrelated wheat market actions instead of addressing hold on barley order or court review.the minister is doing the right thing for farmers.
26. partly answered
    Firearms RegistryMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.Answer disputes premise and cites some police support but does not explain ignoring listed stakeholders.it is simply not entirely true what the member says.
27. answered
    Public SafetyMrs. Marlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states funding status and number of approved groups in Quebec.In the province of Quebec, 22 groups have been approved, and that is more than anywhere else in Canada.
28. deflected
    Air TransportJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer accuses confusion and asserts Charter protection without addressing error correction or Arar-like cases.once again, the hon. member appears confused in his question and his comments.
29. deflected
    Air TransportJoseph Volpe (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer emphasizes consultations and list solidity but ignores removal process, timeline, and cost from American list.
30. partly answered
    ExporailMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes meetings with Exporail but does not explain why it is not recognized as national museum like Winnipeg.I have met with the Exporail representatives and I look forward to hearing more of their plans as we continue our meetings.
31. answered
    Trois-Rivières AirportMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms meetings and states review of programs with future announcement planned.I have met on two occasions with the mayor of Trois-Rivières and individuals employed in economic development in the Trois-Rivières area to discuss this matter.
32. misdirected
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks asker for siding with malting companies instead of confirming legal opinion or compensation.The member has consistently sided with the huge malting companies against western Canadian producers.
33. deflected
    InfrastructureMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists general Ontario transit projects without addressing the Hamilton funding commitment or scapegoat accusation.We have already started doing things for Ontario. We have financed the Brampton rapid ride.
34. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses crab quality and industry coordination but avoids committing to an agreement on EI eligibility.What is needed, and I agree with him, is coordination between the harvester and the processor.
35. partly answered
    Canadian HeritageMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer affirms heritage protection and addresses the specific bell export but does not engage the respect accusation.With regard to the Empress of Ireland bell, we understand there is an interest from a Canadian institution to keep it in Canada.