Commons debates elections financing changes as Liberals object to debt rules

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1. misdirected
   Status of WomenStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal leader's positions rather than addressing the mandate change.I guess, having read that the leader of the Liberal Party has adopted the strategy of General Kutuzov, I wonder if this is just another example of him retreating from his own positions.
2. deflected
   Status of WomenStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates government actions and criticizes Liberals without addressing the specific program abolitions.This government has replaced funding for bureaucracies with funding that goes directly to women's programs.
3. deflected
   Status of WomenStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes government record and attacks Liberal plans instead of explaining the track record on equality.this government has brought in new laws to protect women from violence.
4. partly answered
   Status of WomenBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses legal aid history and current initiatives but does not commit to a new provincial agreement.I continue to work with federal-provincial counterparts.
5. deflected
   Status of WomenBelinda Stronach (Liberal) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects the questioner and shifts to listing government spending instead of addressing the threat allegation.Perhaps since her French is not very good, she misinterpreted what she read in the newspaper.
6. partly answered
   Manufacturing and Forestry IndustriesMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references past budget incentives but does not introduce a new immediate plan for manufacturing.in the 2007 budget, this government introduced incentives for the manufacturing sector.
7. deflected
   Manufacturing and Forestry IndustriesMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends tax cuts and criticizes the Bloc instead of explaining why manufacturing aid was not prioritized.The manufacturing sector in Quebec welcomed that statement and those measures, even though the Bloc voted against the tax reductions for that sector.
8. partly answered
   Manufacturing and Forestry IndustriesMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details tax reductions already provided but does not address the proposed short-term funds or immediate action.These were welcomed by the manufacturers in Quebec.
9. partly answered
   Manufacturing and Forestry IndustriesMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses tax cut reception but ignores job loss and indifference accusations.We're pleased the Minister of Finance acknowledged the competitive challenges facing manufacturers.
10. deflected
    Official LanguagesJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer restates throne speech commitment and attacks NDP voting record instead of outlining concrete actions.I am very disappointed that the NDP voted against these measures and these commitments in the Speech from the Throne.
11. partly answered
    Official LanguagesJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states federal limits on language use but does not address the call for action on French language decline.the federal government has no control over the languages spoken by Canadians, but it can ensure that services and benefits are available for all communities
12. partly answered
    Immigrant WomenDiane Marleau (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mentions settlement funding but does not address pay equity or specific integration for immigrant women.have worked with the provinces and our local service providers to provide services for new Canadians
13. partly answered
    Immigrant WomenDiane Marleau (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer covers credential referral office and funding but omits language training and skills programs for immigrant women.we launched the Foreign Credentials Referral Office, which will help these new Canadians find out how to get their credentials evaluated
14. deflected
    HousingMaria Minna (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims record spending and attacks Liberal record rather than addressing specific funding cuts.This government is spending more on affordable housing than any government in history.
15. misdirected
    HousingMaria Minna (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks Liberal history and sponsorship scandal instead of responding to housing barriers for women.Shame on them for their history.
16. deflected
    Manufacturing SectorMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.Answer emphasizes innovation and shared responsibility but offers no new manufacturing plan.the industry has to innovate and make investments. Each level of government has to do its part.
17. deflected
    Manufacturing SectorMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer ignores the specific 22 recommendations and pivots to general economic claims.The Canadian economy continues to be strong.
18. misdirected
    Older WorkersMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member's faith in Quebecers rather than addressing the requested income support program.I reassert my claim that he really does need to have faith in the people of Quebec.
19. partly answered
    Older WorkersMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists existing supports but does not address the specific POWA funding request or Alberta relocation claim.There is the targeted initiative for older workers.
20. answered
    EthicsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the appointment of Dr. Johnston to investigate the matter raised.we have appointed an individual in the person of Dr. Johnston to investigate all issues with respect to this issue.
21. deflected
    EthicsJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids confirming the legal interpretation and redirects to the ongoing process.if she has any allegations, she should bring them forward in the appropriate manner.
22. deflected
    EthicsMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer references existing processes without addressing whether the code applies to the described conduct.There are hearings going on before the ethics committee.
23. answered
    EthicsMs. Bonnie Brown (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms that Dr. Johnston has wide latitude to examine all issues including the code.We have given wide latitude to Dr. Johnston and I think all members of the House will look forward to his recommendations.
24. partly answered
    HealthMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the chemicals management plan review but does not commit to an immediate ban.bisphenol A has been one of the first chemicals that we put to review.
25. deflected
    HealthMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates standards and science basis without addressing responsibility for importers or recall tools.I hope the hon. member would agree with me that we have to take these situations with science as the basis for making our decisions, and that is exactly what we are doing in this case.
26. misdirected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to attacking the asker and her party over human rights delays instead of addressing reinstatement of the program.I have to marvel at the member's raising this issue.
27. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Mr. Rod Bruinooge (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member's truthfulness and repeats the human rights talking point without addressing recourse for aboriginal women.on the member's reference to the economics of the truth, I must say that she is truly bankrupt in that area.
28. partly answered
    JusticeMrs. Susan Kadis (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states cases will be handled case by case but does not specify criteria for life-or-death decisions.it has already been indicated by the government and most recently by my colleague, the Minister of Foreign Affairs , that we will look at cases on a case by case basis.
29. deflected
    JusticeMrs. Susan Kadis (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). loaded question.The answer promotes abolition of the death penalty abroad without clarifying who makes the final commutation decision.as we all know, Canada has abolished the death penalty, and we will certainly not be reopening that file.
30. answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMrs. Ève-Mary Thaï Thi Lac (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly references the $600 million allocation for the livestock sector in response to the aid requests.I want to remind the hon. member that an announcement was made almost two weeks ago, whereby $600 million would be allocated to help the livestock sector, both hog and beef production.
31. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMrs. Ève-Mary Thaï Thi Lac (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Bloc for voting against supply management instead of addressing equal standards for imports.it is fascinating to see how the Bloc Québécois can twist the questions.
32. partly answered
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes contingency plans and emergency supplies but does not detail a specific plan for radioisotopes.We are working with industry right now. We are getting emergency supplies for emergency procedures and that will continue.
33. partly answered
    LobbyistsMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Vic Toews (Conservative). loaded question.The answer provides a timeline for implementation but avoids addressing the specific claim about lobbyist influence delaying regulations.The pre-publication under the lobbyist regulation will take place in January.
34. deflected
    AirbusM. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts focus to past Liberal governments and general claims of reform without addressing the specific non-registration or enforcement issue raised.this happened at another time under another government.
35. deflected
    PovertyMs. Tina Keeper (Liberal) asked Monte Solberg (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing programs but pivots to attacking the Liberal leader instead of outlining new poverty reduction actions for women.What is shameful is the fact that the Liberal leader wants to take away support for Canadian families, the universal child care benefit, and that will hurt--