Commons advances Donkin coal mine bill after extended debate

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. misdirected
   AfghanistanStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker for allegedly accusing soldiers rather than addressing the claim of misleading Parliament on evidence.unless the Leader of the Opposition has some concrete evidence of allegations to make against Canadian soldiers, he should either make them, show that evidence or he should apologize.
2. misdirected
   AfghanistanStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again attacks the asker for accusing soldiers instead of addressing the claim that torture information was concealed for national security reasons.it is strange to say "for our soldiers" when he is accusing them of knowing about allegations of torture.
3. misdirected
   AfghanistanStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer accuses the asker of attacking soldiers during funerals rather than addressing the claim about transferring children to abuse.The Leader of the Opposition makes these allegations when Canadian heroes are being brought back to this country for burial.
4. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the no-evidence claim and demands an apology instead of confirming no harm to transferred juveniles or accounting for them.The Leader of the Opposition made a contrary accusation, fabricated an allegation and, if he is not prepared to apologize, his deputy leader should apologize for him.
5. misdirected
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party for making allegations rather than addressing why child soldiers are transferred to an unsafe system.clearly, it is the Liberal Party's job to cook up these allegations against Canadian soldiers.
6. partly answered
   Guaranteed Income SupplementMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the government's actions on awareness and applications but does not address the request for full retroactive payments.as a result of this government's actions, seniors only have to apply once for the guaranteed income supplement and no longer have to fill out an application year after year.
7. deflected
   Guaranteed Income SupplementMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates that promises were kept and pivots to criticizing Bloc objectives instead of addressing the broken promise on retroactivity.this government has kept its election promises.
8. deflected
   Guaranteed Income SupplementMr. Raymond Gravel (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists unrelated seniors programs instead of addressing indexation or compassion for the poverty-line gap.We have done more in 21 months than the previous government did in 13 years.
9. misdirected
   Guaranteed Income SupplementMr. Raymond Gravel (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner personally instead of addressing the claimed choice between oil companies and seniors.the member is obviously not paying attention.
10. deflected
    Municipal InfrastructureJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites record spending but pivots to the NDP voting record rather than addressing the mini-budget specifically.since coming to office, this government has announced record amounts of spending and record new programs for dealing with infrastructure in Canada.
11. deflected
    Municipal InfrastructureJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists tax reductions and voting records but avoids addressing the claimed choice of corporate cuts over municipal infrastructure.our government has brought in tax reductions for all Canadians, individual Canadians, Canadian families, and Canadian businesses.
12. misdirected
    Justice CanadaKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer demands an apology instead of addressing whether the justice department review was stopped.I think this would be a good opportunity for the member for Brampton—Springdale to get up on her feet and apologize and withdraw the remarks that she made about me.
13. misdirected
    Justice CanadaKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the question a fabrication and invites comments outside the House rather than confirming a review.I invite her to make those comments outside the House.
14. deflected
    Justice CanadaRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer refuses to engage and directs allegations outside the House instead of addressing the conflict-of-interest claim.If they have any allegations to make, anything of that kind, they should do it outside the House.
15. misdirected
    Justice CanadaRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party's past advice instead of addressing the minister's handling of the Mulroney file.the very last group of people I would get advice from are members of the Liberal Party of Canada.
16. partly answered
    Manufacturing IndustryMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer describes the accelerated capital cost allowance but does not address the lack of direct aid in the economic statement for unprofitable manufacturers.in the budget this year, the federal government brought in an accelerated capital cost allowance, recommended unanimously by the industry committee of the House, a 100% reduction in capital cost allowance over the course of two years, a very important incentive for Canadian business.
17. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states general support for manufacturing but avoids the specific call for worker transitional measures using the surplus.We will help companies innovate, prosper and create jobs.
18. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Yvon Lévesque (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.The answer describes existing worker programs in Quebec but does not address the broader laissez-faire policy critique or immediate new programs.Since we put in place the targeted initiative for older workers, out of 40 projects operating across the country, 20 of them are operating in Quebec precisely because we see the tremendous potential of these workers.
19. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Guy André (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses corporate tax reductions but sidesteps the request to follow committee recommendations and implement manufacturing support measures.The reduction of federal corporate tax rates is an important measure that will enable Canada to maintain the level of private investment and attract foreign investment.
20. deflected
    AirbusDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer points to a future inquiry report instead of addressing how the minister knew there was no new information.The House should listen and have a look at what Professor Johnston has to say when he reports to the Prime Minister.
21. deflected
    AirbusDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer cites the minister's role in extradition to avoid commenting on keeping Schreiber for testimony.as justice minister and attorney general, I am seized of this matter of extradition.
22. deflected
    AirbusJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers to the inquiry process rather than tabling correspondence routing records or identifying who saw the letters.He asked a very eminent Canadian, Dr. Johnston, to have a look at this and set the parameters for a public inquiry.
23. misdirected
    AirbusJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals' inconsistency instead of addressing whether the Prime Minister was warned or the content of the Mulroney praise.members will remember that about a week ago the Liberals were screaming for a public inquiry.
24. answered
    JusticeMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the government's position on not intervening for clemency and clarifies the justice agenda.we are not prepared to intervene in the case of a multiple murderer and eventually ask for that individual's patriation back to Canada.
25. partly answered
    JusticeMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states a merits-based policy and specifies non-intervention for the murderer but does not fully explain prioritization across cases.we examine each case on its merits.
26. deflected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the allegation then pivots to attacking Liberal habits and jurisdiction instead of addressing the sworn statements or meetings.Only the Liberal Party considers it is scandal when that happens.
27. misdirected
    Government AppointmentsMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns the question back on the asker by referencing his Liberal fundraising role rather than clarifying the inducement claims.Why was he so certain he could get a federal job? It is a very good question because he was president of the Laurier Club
28. answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceDiane Marleau (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly commits to receiving and releasing a CBSA report with analysis of immigration processing and contacts.Some time this week, I am hoping within the next couple of days, we will be receiving a report from the Canada Border Services Agency.
29. answered
    Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceDiane Marleau (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again commits to obtaining the CBSA report to address the immigration and communication questions.I have asked the Canada Border Services Agency for a report, because we want answers.
30. misdirected
    AfghanistanMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer dismisses the question by questioning the asker's motivation and implying war-crimes accusations rather than addressing the reported torture cases.when there is nothing behind it, we have to question the motivation of the questioner.
31. deflected
    AfghanistanMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies contravention and restates policy on separation but does not address post-transfer treatment or specific conventions cited.once again that is absolute nonsense.
32. deflected
    Child CareMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights new spaces created then shifts to attacking the Liberal leader's position on the child-care benefit and demands an apology.The leader of the Liberal Party has said he would tear up the universal child care benefit
33. answered
    Canada-U.S. BorderMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains actions taken to address the border protocol issue raised.I have talked to him specifically about the incidents related to the fire crew and also to the ambulance.
34. misdirected
    Canada-U.S. BorderMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins with a response but shifts to attacking the questioner's actions instead of fully addressing the ambassador request.If my colleague was truly concerned, he might have asked me for the number of the people who could address this, rather than dialing in to a receptionist somewhere and asking if that person had a copy of my letter.
35. answered
    Atlantic AccordMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains the bill's status and timing of the briefing to address the cancellation concern.Our commitment was to have the briefing as soon as the bill was tabled.
36. partly answered
    Canada PostMs. Louise Thibault (Independent) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges not hearing the full question and addresses only the rural service aspect.I am sorry, but I did not hear the end of the hon. member's question.
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The response ignores the request to table the letter and instead raises a separate point of order on language.Suggesting that a member of the House has lied is clearly out of order.
38. answered
    PrivilegeMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the privilege concern by clarifying the briefing timeline and offering a path forward.The Minister of Finance made it quite clear that a briefing will be offered as soon as the bill is introduced in the House.