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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies premise and pivots to throne speech without addressing hidden reports.The government is not hiding any particular reports.
2. deflected
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects claims as unfounded and repeats throne speech point instead of addressing reports.the Leader of the Opposition 's claims are unfounded.
3. deflected
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates government targets and criticizes opposition vote rather than addressing hiding reports or Bali stance.We are the first government establishing mandatory emission reduction targets for Canadian industry.
4. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer reinterprets Commonwealth declaration without addressing roadblocks or Kyoto comments.I think if the deputy leader of the Liberal Party looks at the declaration from the Commonwealth, it speaks of the necessity of all countries doing something and also speaks of differentiated responsibilities.
5. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks questioner repeatedly and quotes Australian PM instead of addressing domestic targets promotion.the deputy leader of the Liberal Party is wrong, wrong and wrong.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights mandatory targets and criticizes provinces rather than addressing leadership or oil companies.this is the first government in Canada that has established mandatory targets for industry in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states position on major polluters and attacks Bloc position without addressing per capita or 1990 base year.this government is seeking mandatory targets for all the major polluters on this planet.
8. partly answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states goal of real targets for major countries but does not address Quebec-specific concerns or 1990 base year.If we want to win the fight against climate change, we must have the real targets for each major country.
9. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the environmental policy question entirely and instead sarcastically attacks the political relationship between the questioner's party and Quebec Liberals.I am very happy to see the new relationship between the Liberal government in Quebec and the Bloc Québécois.
10. partly answered
    Canada Pension PlanJack Layton (NDP) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the ongoing payment policy but does not address repaying seniors for the admitted CPI miscalculation.We pay according to published rates and that is in accord with international practice.
11. misdirected
    Canada Pension PlanJack Layton (NDP) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the repayment question and instead attacks the NDP's voting record on unrelated senior benefits.When this government brought in legislation to lift 385,000 low income Canadians off the tax rolls, including seniors, the NDP voted against it.
12. partly answered
    AirbusSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects the age detail but does not address the substance of the cabinet discussions asked about.
13. deflected
    Wireless IndustrySue Barnes (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims no discussions occurred but immediately pivots to attacking Liberals on consumer choice instead of addressing the Prime Minister's involvement.
14. misdirected
    Wireless IndustryScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the specific claim about firing Masse and instead insults the Liberals as being out to lunch.the only ones at lunch are members of the Liberal Party because we have put forward s a telecommunications plan wireless auction that involves more consumer choice, better service and lower costs.
15. deflected
    Wireless IndustryScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states Masse never worked for the minister but does not address the alleged pressure from Mulroney or the shuffle reason.I think the record is quite clear that Mr. Masse has never worked for me.
16. partly answered
    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges manufacturing difficulties and notes Quebec's plan but does not directly respond to whether the federal conditions satisfied the laid-off workers.there is no question that the manufacturing sector is facing difficulties and challenges.
17. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). rhetorical question.Answer ignores the specific request for using surplus to aid the community and pivots to general economic stats.The responsibility of the government is to put in place a fiscal plan that is responsible, that lowers our corporate taxes to the lowest of any G-8 country and that continues to pursue investment in the Canadian economy, and that is happening in Quebec.
18. deflected
    Older WorkersMr. Robert Bouchard (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids addressing the POWA program or Alberta relocation claim and instead promotes general job growth and EI changes.As I have said many times to Bloc members, they really should have a little more faith in the people of Quebec.
19. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the EI commission plan from the throne speech and notes premium reductions but does not commit to using surplus for an independent fund.as the member knows, the government announced in the Speech from the Throne that we intend to produce an EI account with better management and governance.
20. answered
    JusticeDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly states the policy of case-by-case review based on fair process and rule of law in the country involved.In specific cases, we will ensure that a fair investigation is done and that a fair ruling is handed down in a democratically free country or a country that respects the rule of law.
21. deflected
    JusticeDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.Answer ignores the inconsistency between ministers and the policy critique, instead restating promotion of human rights abroad.I am pleased to promote our policy. We promote human rights, the rule of law and democracy in every country and here in Canada.
22. misdirected
    JusticeKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to domestic law and no planned changes instead of addressing the consular policy or death penalty stance abroad.With respect to the laws of this country, I have already indicated that there are no plans to change the laws of Canada.
23. misdirected
    JusticeKaren Redman (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer again pivots to reiterating no domestic law changes rather than engaging the foreign policy reversal or consultation issues raised.With respect to the domestic law of this country, we have made it very clear there will be no changes.
24. partly answered
    LobbyistsMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). substantive question.Answer confirms lobbying regulations will be prepublished soon but does not explain the delay in implementation.The lobbying regulations will be prepublished for comments soon.
25. deflected
    AirbusMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refers to an ongoing report instead of addressing the request for an apology on the RCMP matter.the government has been quite clear with anything related to this matter that Dr. Johnston has been tasked with coming back with a report setting the parameters for a public inquiry.
26. deflected
    PovertyMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists government actions but avoids explaining why child poverty is ignored in budgets.The fact is that we are taking practical steps basically every day to make sure that fewer people in this country are living in poverty.
27. misdirected
    PovertyMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal leader's position rather than addressing the absence of child poverty measures in government documents.I can tell members one thing we will never do. We will never do as the Liberal leader advocates and take away the universal child care benefit
28. misdirected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer questions the timing of the query and shifts focus to the member's interest instead of regional funding allocation.we have been sitting in this House for almost a month and a half now, and this is the first time the member has asked about regional economic development.
29. deflected
    Regional Economic DevelopmentMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites a study on economic vitality but does not address unequal treatment of regions based on voting patterns.Two regions are losing vitality: Windsor and the Saguenay, which are reporting negative economic growth.
30. partly answered
    Public opinion pollsMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer clarifies that polls were department-requested and notes surprise at past spending but does not fully explain the record amounts.The polls and focus groups were requested by the departments, not by political staff.
31. answered
    Public opinion pollsMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the report will be tabled before the House rises and addresses corrective steps.the report my colleague mentioned will be tabled very soon.
32. misdirected
    HealthCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal government's record instead of addressing the alleged $15 million reallocation.Under the previous Liberal government, under her ministerial capabilities, it cut $16 million from the Public Health Agency budget.
33. answered
    Public Opinion PollsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the report was tabled and data is public.We tabled the report last Friday, from which he is getting his information to ask this very question.
34. deflected
    Public Opinion PollsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats prior points and attacks the NDP instead of addressing Privy Council specifics.This is something that I know is foreign to the New Democrats, but it is the raison d'être of the Conservative Party of Canada.
35. partly answered
    Paper IndustryMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing supports but does not address a new program or immediate action.A number of different supports are in place to help workers.
36. deflected
    Mining IndustryMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the 250-day delay by claiming the report is not yet ready.as soon as the report is ready, we will table it here in the House.
37. partly answered
    Passport CanadaMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms resolution but omits the number affected and any apology or accountability.We were assured today that the situation and the problem have been resolved.
38. misdirected
    Points of OrderCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker instead of accepting the apology offered.It is extreme unparliamentary language and I would ask for a fulsome withdrawal of her comments.