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1. answered
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly affirms commitment to absolute reductions while explaining the policy stance.this government believes strongly there needs to be absolute greenhouse gas reductions in Canada and across the world.
2. partly answered
   The EnvironmentStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the government's absolute reduction timeline but shifts to attacking the opposition's past record.His government, however, refused to adopt mandatory targets.
3. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberal record instead of addressing the call to move from aspiration to obligation.It was his government's position that it was not going to do anything about greenhouse gas emissions.
4. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer supports mandatory targets briefly then pivots to demanding an apology and resignation from the asker.Those members should be standing up, they should be apologizing, and frankly, he should resign.
5. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the government's mandatory targets position without engaging the polluter-pays or per capita request.It is not per capita emissions that cause global warming; it is the emissions that cause global warming.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the large-emitter requirement and avoids addressing binding targets or the 1990 baseline.It is completely impossible to have absolute global reductions without the participation of all the large emitters.
7. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms support for binding targets and absolute reductions with a specific national target cited.By regulating big industries, we have a national target of an absolute reduction of 20% by 2020.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the 1990 baseline and polluter-pays request, instead criticizing the Bloc's carbon exchange stance.It insists that the government should set up a carbon exchange in Montreal but it is opposed to any federal regulation of exchanges.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to international participation instead of addressing absolute domestic targets for Canadian polluters.Without the participation of all the large emitters, these emissions can never be reduced.
10. misdirected
    The EnvironmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the question entirely and attacks an unrelated NDP member instead.I want to draw his attention to his party's behaviour yesterday when the member for London—Fanshawe got up in the House and fabricated a story against the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services
11. partly answered
    Gun RegistryLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the tragedy and states general crime-reduction plans but does not address the gun registry itself.That is why we want to see a reduction in the number of crimes committed with firearms.
12. deflected
    Gun RegistryLucienne Robillard (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer cites the Auditor General on costs and pivots to permit checks without addressing the registry's continuation or legacy incidents.even the Auditor General said that a huge amount of money had been wasted in one part of the registry.
13. misdirected
    JusticeSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the previous Liberal record instead of addressing current negotiations on civil legal aid.The Liberals got rid of civil legal aid in 1995.
14. misdirected
    JusticeSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to gun crimes and Liberal Senate actions rather than committing to civil legal aid talks.I am asking her to talk to her colleagues in the Senate.
15. answered
    Public SafetyMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the decision to defer marking regulations pending further study of other countries.We want to wait and continue studying the situation.
16. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer corrects the country reference and cites police input but avoids engaging the gun-lobby accusation.I am hearing from Liberal MPs who are asking that we defer and study the implications of this.
17. deflected
    PollsMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids providing any specific date despite repeated requests.the report will be made public very soon.
18. deflected
    PollsMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise without explanation and repeats the non-specific timeline.not at all. The report will be made public very soon.
19. answered
    Prime MinisterDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms that the meeting took place.I met with the president of that company, and the meeting was arranged by my office.
20. partly answered
    Prime MinisterDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the meeting request but sidesteps the timing and motive implications.Mr. Irving, who is a prominent New Brunswick business man, asked to meet me and I was delighted to meet him.
21. answered
    Wireless IndustryScott Brison (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states no to the question but then shifts to attacking the asker.Why has he suddenly de-friended him?
22. deflected
    Wireless IndustryStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids any reference to the Prime Minister or discussions with Mulroney.The decision was made by myself, following a period of consultation when I met with the CEOs and people in the industry.
23. partly answered
    Public SafetyMs. Penny Priddy (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains concerns and deferral but does not directly state why the government continues to delay.We will continue to look at it.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyMs. Penny Priddy (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer asserts compliance without addressing the claimed violation of protocols.we comply with and are in sync with the protocol that has been signed by only 64 of close to 200 countries
25. deflected
    AirbusRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The response references a wide mandate without confirming examination of the specific dealings asked about.Professor Johnston has a wide mandate and we look forward to his report in January.
26. deflected
    AirbusRobert Thibault (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The response again points to the inquiry process without addressing whether the Bear Head project will be examined.We immediately agreed to a public inquiry and we brought the mandate to Professor Johnston and we look forward to his report in January.
27. partly answered
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines current actions taken but does not explain the prior failure to have an emergency plan.I have directed three things: first, looking for alternative sources of supply in other countries; second, looking at other isotopes that can be reapplied to alleviate the situation.
28. misdirected
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The response shifts focus to criticizing the previous Liberal government instead of addressing the minister's own actions.If the hon. member could direct me to which desk drawer the Liberal plan that was supposed to be in place would be, then perhaps that would be helpful, but I suspect there was no Liberal plan.
29. answered
    Foreign AffairsMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the government's position on the death penalty both domestically and internationally.We support the abolition of the death penalty internationally and support UN efforts to ensure respect for safeguards in its use.
30. deflected
    Foreign AffairsMrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The response discusses consular services but avoids stating whether the government will intervene for commutation.We will continue to provide those services, but again, she has to listen very clearly to what we are saying here.
31. deflected
    Violence Against WomenMr. Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes the government's crime bill rather than addressing the request to amend hate crimes legislation.These are concrete steps to protect young women and to protect women against firearms crimes.
32. partly answered
    LNG TerminalsMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The response notes the file is under review but does not address why the government is not taking a public stance for Quebec similar to New Brunswick.We have not yet made a determination.
33. deflected
    EnergyMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer opens by attacking the question as absurd then pivots to unrelated environmental talking points without addressing LNG imports or a Canada-first strategy.the member's comments are absurd.
34. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationGurbax Malhi (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer emphasizes general immigration successes and security without addressing specific visa denials for family events or promising reforms.First and foremost, our job is to protect the safety and security of those who are already here, so we must make sure that those who are applying to come to this country are legitimate.
35. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states Canada's actions on existing munitions and support for the Oslo process but does not explicitly confirm backing for a full international production and use ban.We supported the Oslo process.
36. partly answered
    Business of the HouseRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer outlines some priority bills for the remaining days but spends most of the response on self-congratulation rather than listing the full agenda.We plan to build on our past achievements by debating and passing the budget implementation bill, w