Commons debates human trafficking report amid clashes over detainees and ethics

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   AfghanistanStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids a yes/no confirmation by shifting focus to Afghan responsibility and criticizing the opposition's perspective.I must admit that I am completely baffled by the perspective of some in the opposition that somehow Canadian Forces would not do any military operations in Afghanistan but we would take prisoners.
2. deflected
   AfghanistanStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general custody assumptions without confirming whether the specific joint-operation practice occurs.I assume that if Afghan forces take prisoners, they are responsible for the detention of these prisoners.
3. partly answered
   AfghanistanStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses who holds prisoners in joint operations by distinguishing between Canadian and Afghan seizures.I would assume that if Canadian Forces seize the prisoners they are in Canadian custody and if Afghan forces seize the prisoners I would presume they are in Afghan custody.
4. deflected
   AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise of a policy change but does not address the question of who issued any new directive.in short, no, we will not admit this because the policy has not changed.
5. misdirected
   AfghanistanUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises Correctional Service Canada volunteers instead of addressing their access to Afghan-held detainees.We are very pleased with how those individuals have been working with Afghan authorities, DND and others in the process of trying to demonstrate the types of things that we do here in this country which can guarantee or at least further the causes and interests of human rights everywhere.
6. deflected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer rejects the interference allegation by redefining the action as routine inquiry without engaging the ethics comparison.The fact of the matter is that Mr. Soudas was looking into an issue.
7. deflected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reframes the staff action as standard ministerial work rather than addressing the accountability-bill timing critique.That is the nature of the work ministers and staff do here: they have a responsibility to look into issues.
8. deflected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer denies discussion of government files but does not address whether the meeting constituted political interference.Mr. Soudas and Mr. Housakos have never discussed government files in my home or my office.
9. deflected
   Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise of the question and shifts to a general description of standard procedure.those are absolutely not the facts.
10. answered
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the discrepancy by stating the lawyers' position matches the government's.what the lawyers have said is exactly what the position of the government is.
11. misdirected
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question on responsibility and detainee transfers to discuss a different incident involving a prisoner.Yesterday the Leader of the Opposition said that there was a Taliban prisoner who died in Canadian custody so I went back and asked my staff to tell me about that.
12. answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly responds to the question about meetings with specific companies.
13. deflected
    Public Works and Government ServicesDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer avoids the question on appointments and influence peddling by expressing a personal hope.I hope he will keep his appointment.
14. misdirected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberal Party and past practices instead of addressing the specific claims about influence peddling.Their view of how the world works is that people come to the government for favours from friends.
15. misdirected
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer labels the statements false and pivots to praising government accountability rules rather than addressing the Mulroney comparison.I know the hon. member specializes in false and libellous statements.
16. deflected
    Manufacturing and Forestry SectorsMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to tax reductions and other proposals instead of addressing the trust funding and blame transfer accusation.the reductions in taxes on October 30 were well received, the business taxes that is, by the corporate sector in Quebec.
17. partly answered
    Manufacturing and Forestry SectorsMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists existing funding but does not address tabling a bill or the specific $1B forestry request.our Prime Minister recently announced a $1 billion community development trust to work with the provinces to help assist these workers.
18. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses ongoing studies without committing to or rejecting the requested moratorium.I have asked that this issue be looked into, just as the member has requested.
19. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites provincial positions and continued study instead of addressing the moratorium request.neither the Province of Quebec nor the other provinces have recommended that use of these devices stop.
20. partly answered
    Manufacturing IndustryJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains the regulatory stage but offers no timeline or commitment to immediate implementation.We are now at the regulatory stage.
21. misdirected
    Manufacturing IndustryJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.Answer shifts to general economic fundamentals and tax cuts rather than addressing the manufacturing crisis plan.the economic fundamentals in Canada are good.
22. misdirected
    Manufacturing IndustryRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). rhetorical question.Interjection is rhetorical; answer responds with a personal aside instead of substance.
23. misdirected
    The EconomyGarth Turner (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the member's floor-crossing instead of addressing the recession preparation question.yet he has hung on steadily to that job notwithstanding having done exactly that.
24. misdirected
    The EconomyGarth Turner (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again attacks the member's personal conduct rather than discussing the economic action plan or budget timing.He would not resign for a byelection.
25. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Tony Martin (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes tax cuts and urges future support instead of addressing the request for an immediate vote on the community trust.wants to vote for the new community trust when it is before the House.
26. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Gary Lunn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer redirects to supporting the budget and restates the $1 billion commitment without explaining the delay or holding a vote now.If the hon. member wants to support the forest industry, he should stand up and support the budget.
27. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer thanks Liberals for past support and mentions negotiations but avoids committing to an immediate vote or plan for workers.The Liberals do not understand that and the Bloc does not want to acknowledge it.
28. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the trust approach and criticizes past governments instead of addressing the call for an immediate bill introduction and vote.I am astounded that the member could turn good news into bad news.
29. misdirected
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the member's truthfulness and urges budget support rather than delivering on immediate financial resources for farmers.the only disconnect bigger than the one between the member for Malpeque and Canadian farmers is the one between the member and the truth.
30. misdirected
    AgricultureWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Gerry Ritz (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mocks the member and claims selective quoting while shifting to countervailability concerns instead of providing bankable funding.I hope members around him know CPR.
31. deflected
    AgricultureMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights throne speech mentions and attacks opposition voting records instead of outlining transitional measures for the pork and beef crisis.What are the opposition members doing? They come up with magical thinking.
32. misdirected
    AgricultureMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer accuses the member of being hard of hearing and repeats prior funding claims while dismissing criticism as useless.I think the hon. member is hard of hearing.
33. deflected
    KenyaKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer mentions aid but sidesteps the specific proposals for AU force and Elections Canada.we are there to help the Kenyans. We want to have a peaceful solution to the conflict.
34. partly answered
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The response denies the premise and provides details on investments but does not fully engage the accusation.
35. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Charlie Angus (NDP) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the member's attitude instead of addressing the school conditions directly.they have to put up with that sanctimonious attitude because the member knows full well
36. deflected
    EthicsJim Karygiannis (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The response accuses the member of mischaracterizing rather than addressing the call for apology.not only is the opposition member mischaracterizing the remarks, he is doing it to such a degree that I would have to be convinced he was not even here yesterday.
37. partly answered
    Business of the HouseRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides some updates on bills but does not fully outline the plan for the next weeks or address all points.We hope to keep up that level of productivity by quickly passing our legislation to strengthen the security certificates process
38. deflected
    PrivilegeMr. Paul Szabo (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The response proposes handling the issue outside the House rather than agreeing to refer to committee.surely there is a way that we can sort this out outside of the time of the House.