Heritage committee report on Quebec nation draws extended debate

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1. deflected
   AirbusStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses authority but avoids the obstruction accusation by restating facts about provincial custody.The committee can proceed to issue a summons or a warrant.
2. deflected
   AirbusStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies obstruction but pivots to explaining the Extradition Act without confirming enforcement action.nothing could be further from the truth.
3. deflected
   AirbusStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses the contempt claim and repeats procedural points instead of addressing the demand to act.the Leader of the Opposition can yell all he wants but the fact is that the committee has issued a summons for an individual.
4. deflected
   AirbusMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer calls the question insulting and restates the law without guaranteeing the witness appearance.that is not just insulting but the individual is wrong about this.
5. deflected
   AirbusMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer avoids committing to produce the witness and questions the premise instead.
6. deflected
   AirbusMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies the power applies and redirects to committee autonomy without confirming action.We have an individual here who was not convicted of an offence.
7. partly answered
   AirbusMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer clarifies the statutory condition for delay but does not admit or exercise the power.in general, under the Extradition Act the Minister of Justice has the authority to delay the surrender of an individual beyond the 45 day period if the person has been convicted and is serving a sentence in Canada.
8. deflected
   AirbusMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids a direct yes/no on using the power and instead criticizes the questioner's understanding of jurisdiction.I know the hon. member and his party have a hard time understanding federal powers, federal jurisdiction and federal legislation but again, the committee is the master of its own business and it should proceed accordingly.
9. deflected
   AirbusMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise and cites process and court matters without addressing the protection accusation.nothing could be further from the truth.
10. deflected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes government targets and quotes media instead of addressing the Prime Minister's choice or UN report implications.Here in Canada, we are showing true leadership with our plan for absolute targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020.
11. deflected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists programs and quotes an Australian PM rather than addressing the call to change direction on emissions.we are committed to real action.
12. deflected
    AirbusRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mocks the questioner and cites a court stay instead of addressing the extradition delay request.I guess the Liberals are halfway there now, Mr. Speaker.
13. answered
    AirbusRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states the minister will not block testimony, addressing the yes/no request on ensuring appearance.I have already indicated that I would not stand in the way of that individual either testifying today, as I indicated last week, or testifying this Thursday.
14. misdirected
    AirbusMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the premise and praises Conservative members instead of addressing the handcuffing or sweeping under the carpet claim.just because the member says that it is official does not mean it is official.
15. misdirected
    AirbusMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer calls the accusations contemptuous and defends the minister's oath rather than addressing the contempt or saving Mulroney claim.what is contemptuous is to be throwing around inflammatory accusations in a case such as this.
16. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reviews past measures and blames opposition for blocking funds instead of addressing new action for manufacturing.We brought out an economic statement that contains very specific measures to help the industry.
17. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Bloc instead of outlining a manufacturing plan.They are not there for Quebeckers; we are there.
18. partly answered
    Older WorkersMr. Christian Ouellet (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.Mentions existing projects but ends by attacking the Bloc.I do not understand why the Bloc does not see the potential in Quebec workers.
19. deflected
    Older WorkersMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the call for surpluses and pivots to job creation stats.In fact, in Quebec 90,000 new jobs were created this year alone.
20. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Attacks Liberal record instead of addressing Bali or Uganda tactics.we will not do it the way the Liberal Party did, the way that caused greenhouse gases to go up by 33%
21. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Quotes a Liberal colleague to attack the asker rather than answering.The current Leader of the Opposition did absolutely nothing to fight global warming when he was the minister of the environment
22. deflected
    The EnvironmentKaren Redman (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Quotes the Liberal leader to avoid discussing firm targets or Bali.Maybe his own party needs to listen more to its leader.
23. misdirected
    The EnvironmentKaren Redman (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Cites past Liberal MP to attack previous government instead of responding on costs.This is a stunning indictment to the previous Liberal administration.
24. answered
    AirbusMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Directly states he will not block the witness.I indicated twice now to the chair of the ethics committee that I would not stand in the way of this witness or any other witness.
25. misdirected
    Democratic ReformDiane Marleau (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner personally instead of addressing the query about premiers.sometimes I am stunned at who the Liberals choose to ask their questions.
26. misdirected
    Democratic ReformDiane Marleau (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to criticizing Liberal positions rather than naming or addressing the premiers.I would like to know what the Liberals would propose.
27. answered
    Democratic ReformDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the minister's presence and explains the status of the first ministers meeting.I am right here, and on the issue of the first ministers meeting, the Prime Minister has been trying to convene a first ministers meeting since early in June
28. misdirected
    Democratic ReformDominic LeBlanc (Liberal) asked Rona Ambrose (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the question by attacking the opposition leader instead of explaining the minister's actions.In fact, the only referendum this country will be facing is a referendum on his failed leadership in the next election.
29. partly answered
    IndustryMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the net benefit and jobs but does not explain how transformation guarantees will be enforced.The acquisition will involve significant jobs in Canada, and increased capital investment both in Quebec and in British Columbia.
30. partly answered
    IndustryMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer covers investment and headquarters but does not address preventing export of transformation or local jobs.There will be very significant capital investment made in Canada, both in Quebec and in British Columbia, in excess of $2 billion of commitments in capital investment.
31. answered
    Correctional Service CanadaMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms contact with investigators and instructions given to implement initiatives.I also have given instructions to the corrections commissioner and his people to implement a number of key initiatives which would limit the chance that an incident like that could happen again.
32. deflected
    Government ContractsMs. Denise Savoie (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the submarines and court process but avoids confirming or denying the lobbyist interference claim.It has nothing to do with the contract.
33. deflected
    Government ContractsMs. Denise Savoie (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.Answer denies interference and pivots to submarines without addressing the request to table meeting details.I have no idea what she is talking about.
34. answered
    Canada Border Services AgencyMr. Sukh Dhaliwal (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly addresses the incident by outlining reviews and actions taken by CBSA.immediately following this very tragic incident I asked for reviews in a number of areas.
35. partly answered
    PovertyMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the issue but responds only with general job and poverty statistics rather than specific government plans.Statistics Canada shows that as jobs have increased in this country, the poverty levels have gone down for all sorts of groups.
36. answered
    Manufacturing IndustryGarth Turner (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists specific budget measures taken to aid manufacturers.In the March budget we brought in the accelerated capital cost allowance.
37. answered
    Presence in GalleryMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly consents to the procedural request made.we are prepared to consent to reverting to presenting reports from committees for the purpose of this limited statement