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1. misdirected
   AirbusRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the questioner's party and past statements instead of addressing the call for an inquiry.That says a lot about how the Liberal Party works.
2. misdirected
   AirbusRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Response repeats partisan attack on Liberals rather than addressing the CRA investigation request.That tells us everything we need to know about how that Liberal Party operates.
3. misdirected
   AirbusRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer deflects by listing unrelated past scandals instead of responding to the inquiry demand.Perhaps Shawinigate and that golf course could use a special inquiry.
4. misdirected
   AirbusKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Response accuses the opposition of a vendetta and ignores the question about the chief of staff's role.They have decided to pursue it as a political vendetta from when they were in government.
5. misdirected
   AirbusKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again blames the prior Liberal government and offers no reply on recovering settlement funds.It was the previous Liberal government that launched a political vendetta against one of its enemies and it had to pay the price for it.
6. partly answered
   JusticeMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the policy on not repatriating convicted murderers but does not address the inconsistency with deportation rules.murderers who have been found guilty in a democratic country and convicted based on the rule of law are not brought back to Canada.
7. deflected
   JusticeMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Response repeats the policy line and avoids engaging with the Bush friendship allegation.Murderers who have been convicted in a democratic country will not be brought back to Canada.
8. partly answered
   400th Anniversary of Quebec CityMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Answer notes compliance with ethics rules and funding for the anniversary but sidesteps the spouse's ad campaign.In fact, we are investing over $100 million in these events.
9. deflected
   400th Anniversary of Quebec CityMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question about the advertising campaign and instead praises the government's support for the anniversary.We are proud of the 400th anniversary of Quebec City and its region.
10. partly answered
    Economic StatementMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses job creation but ignores the specific question about the mini-budget and manufacturing job losses.Since this government took office, 655,000 new jobs have been created.
11. deflected
    Economic StatementMs. Libby Davies (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to GST cuts and ignores the question about corporate tax breaks for banks and oil creating jobs.on the contrary, it looks like cutting the GST does create jobs.
12. deflected
    Foreign AffairsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives a vague statement about the law without stating the government's position on the death penalty.the law is clear on that in Canada.
13. deflected
    Foreign AffairsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the prior vague statement and avoids addressing ministers' personal views or government policy.as I indicated in my first answer, the law is clear on this in Canada.
14. answered
    Foreign AffairsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the policy on not seeking return of those convicted abroad under the death penalty.we will not actively seek to bring murderers back to Canada after they have been convicted in a democratic country and sentenced under the rule of law.
15. deflected
    Foreign AffairsGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the prior statement and ignores the inconsistency with the UN motion.as I have already indicated, we will not actively seek to bring murderers back to Canada after they have been convicted in a democratic country and sentenced under the rule of law.
16. deflected
    Manufacturing SectorMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites a third-party endorsement instead of addressing action on the manufacturing report or aid.the president of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters has commended the economic update saying that it will create an interesting fiscal environment that will attract and retain investment in Canada.
17. misdirected
    Manufacturing SectorMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc Québécois instead of addressing job losses or promises.I understand the concern of the people in the Bloc Québécois member's riding, after 17 years of his political party's inability to resolve a single problem in his region.
18. deflected
    Manufacturing SectorMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states approvals and promises but avoids naming the source of the minister's information.Australia, France, Quebec and Canada approved the Rio Tinto transaction.
19. misdirected
    Manufacturing SectorMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to past Bloc votes instead of guaranteeing employment levels.But the leader of the Bloc voted against the economic statement and the Speech from the Throne; the Bloc voted against the workers of Quebec.
20. deflected
    Foreign AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms non-interference with foreign processes rather than addressing reinstatement of commutation policy.We will not interfere with their processes when there has been a fair trial.
21. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party and the individual instead of clarifying Mexico's status on any list.I cannot imagine why the Liberals want him back in Canada.
22. deflected
    Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official LanguagesMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights government spending on celebrations but does not address cutting ties with the company.We have invested more than $110 million in this program and we are certain that Quebec City, as the founding city of Canada, will have a spectacular celebration
23. partly answered
    Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official LanguagesMr. Marcel Proulx (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states the minister has no ties and notes the radio station paid for the ad, addressing part of the query.the minister does not have any ties to this company.
24. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses general job-market help and programs but ignores the specific critique of tax cuts and the dollar's impact.There is a range of government programs available to help people make a transition to another job.
25. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists government actions instead of addressing the timeline for action.the government has taken substantial measures to prepare the industry through this and continues to do that.
26. misdirected
    Income TrustsGarth Turner (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The response focuses on the member's floor-crossing instead of the income trust issue.Perhaps that is why he will not keep his own promise when he said, "I think anyone who crosses the floor should go back to the people for ratification".
27. misdirected
    Income TrustsGarth Turner (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Again, the answer attacks the member's promise to face voters rather than addressing the savings loss.when the member finally goes back to the voters, as he promised, he can explain why he voted for that pension income splitting
28. partly answered
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions specific funding allocated to help provinces including Atlantic.Eighty million dollars has been allocated to help the provinces move forward in this area.
29. deflected
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The response dismisses the concern and ends with an insult instead of providing specifics.At least I can thank the member and his party for endorsing the throne speech last week by sitting on their asses—
30. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses measures against contraband but does not confirm demanding RCMP action.we have put additional funds into the border services. We are looking at ways and means to stop all contraband coming into the country.
31. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the specific suggestion by claiming it would be illegal.the member has brought up something that is very illegal, seizing vehicles from people who are legitimately driving down the road.
32. deflected
    Government ProgramsMr. Francis Scarpaleggia (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question without engaging.that is a ridiculous question from the hon. member.
33. deflected
    InfrastructureMrs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists general past funding increases and a prior commitment instead of addressing the specific request for infrastructure money to fix the hole.We increased the gas tax to make it go until 2014.
34. partly answered
    InfrastructureMrs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides a figure on municipal investments but does not address the specific hole, the mini-budget cuts, or an immediate commitment.
35. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to systemic reform and a human rights bill instead of explaining the UN statement on Kelowna.I hope the member is actually interested in helping us in another systemic reform, which is extending the Canadian Human Rights Act to first nations people.
36. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the UN vote position but pivots to attacking the member's stance on Bill C-44 rather than addressing the misleading statement claim.This is something that this member is against and is not supporting.
37. answered
    Nuclear EnergyMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the government's position on supporting provincial choices and nuclear as clean energy.So, purely from an environmental point of view, we have to consider it as a clean, emissions free technology.
38. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). loaded question.The answer acknowledges the report but pivots to praising the Prime Minister's northern interest instead of outlining a strategic approach.I would like to commend our Prime Minister for all the action he has taken on behalf of northern communities.