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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. deflected
   Human RightsStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer discusses accepting the apology without addressing the request to replace the member.I believe, when such an apology and remorse is sought from an individual member, the generous and high-minded thing to do is to accept that apology.
2. deflected
   Heritage BuildingsStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The response indicates exploring possibilities rather than committing to rebuild.We have indicated that we are determined to explore every possibility to rebuild this building
3. answered
   Seal HuntersStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms that the investigations will be independent.These investigations will be independent and the results will be made public.
4. answered
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly explains that allies were already informed long before the summit.because long before Bucharest our allies were made aware of the position of the Government of Canada and of Parliament on the matter in Afghanistan.
5. answered
   AfghanistanMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms that the parliamentary resolution was communicated as government policy.before the NATO summit in Bucharest, the government had already indicated to our allies that the parliamentary resolution constituted the government's policy
6. answered
   AfghanistanMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms the American battalion meets the stated condition for additional troops.The Americans have decided to provide an additional battalion for the long term.
7. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer focuses on long-term plans without addressing the departure of the 3,200 troops.we have clearly stated that, in the long term, we are looking for an additional battalion in partnership with another major country in Afghanistan.
8. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer reiterates conditions will be met without addressing the specific numerical concern about troop reductions.The conditions are clear, and the conditions will be met by the Americans.
9. deflected
   AfghanistanMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids providing numbers and dates by shifting to allies and opposition stance.The fact is that the Americans are going to be there with us in Kandahar and the French are going to send additional forces to Afghanistan.
10. deflected
    Human RightsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Focuses on accepting the apology instead of addressing the request for consequences.Once again, under such circumstances, it is my view that when such an apology is sought, such an apology should be accepted.
11. deflected
    Human RightsMr. Bill Siksay (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids committing to actions by saying they may not be appropriate to discuss.the hon. member raises a whole range of public policy issues that it may or may not be appropriate to get into at some point.
12. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMaurizio Bevilacqua (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Addresses the backlog concern but not the 'flawed' premise.we are putting more resources into it: $22 million over the new two years and then $37 million a year after that.
13. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMaurizio Bevilacqua (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Directly refutes the implication of picking individuals.The minister will not be given any rights under these amendments to pick and choose individuals, to cherry-pick.
14. answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Glen Pearson (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Outlines the process of debate and consultation.The finance committee will be hearing from stakeholders on every aspect of this bill.
15. deflected
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMr. Glen Pearson (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Shifts to criticizing Liberals' past record instead of addressing the request.where was that member when we were trying to protect the children of this nation between the ages of 14 and 16 by raising the age of protection?
16. partly answered
    TransportMr. Raynald Blais (Bloc) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). substantive question.Explains existing inquiries but doesn't commit to a new public one specifically.there are three inquiries that have already started, one by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, one by the Coast Guard with an independent lead
17. deflected
    TransportMr. Raynald Blais (Bloc) asked Loyola Hearn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids confirming a public inquiry and instead urges letting committees work.It would do the member well, if he wants to represent his people properly, to let the committees get on with their work so that the truth of whatever happened comes out.
18. partly answered
    Heritage BuildingsMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The response indicates willingness to explore reconstruction without committing immediately.The Prime Minister also indicated that we are prepared to explore every means to proceed with the reconstruction of this heritage building.
19. deflected
    Heritage BuildingsMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general regulations instead of specific protection plans for the anniversary.The Canadian government will of course comply with Quebec City's regulations and, specifically, regulations concerning the protection of the public in the immediate area of the explosion.
20. misdirected
    National SecurityScott Brison (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.The response dismisses the question as fearmongering and points to another minister.I know that the member wants to do some fearmongering here.
21. partly answered
    National SecurityScott Brison (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges the review process and priority on sovereignty without directly answering about blocking.In my role as foreign affairs minister , I will act with one guiding priority. It is very simple. I will act keeping in mind the protection of Canadian sovereignty.
22. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.Defers to the review process without providing any assurance on jobs.The issues that the member raises are part of this analysis.
23. misdirected
    Science and TechnologyMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). loaded question.The answer mocks the member for criticizing before a decision.She can criticize, complain and carp, but maybe she should wait until there is something to complain about.
24. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.Avoids answering by insisting on waiting and calling speculation foolish.It is foolish and it makes no sense.
25. deflected
    Science and TechnologyMs. Peggy Nash (NDP) asked Diane Ablonczy (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses an ongoing investigation without addressing whether discussions with the Bush administration occurred.I assure the hon. member that the Minister of Industry is making a very full and complete investigation into this matter.
26. answered
    EthicsSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states what offers were made and denies the insurance policy claim.The only offer made to Chuck Cadman was to rejoin our caucus, run as a candidate and be re-elected.
27. deflected
    EthicsSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberals for inventing scandals instead of explaining the recorded words.The Liberals should get on and talk about issues that are a concern to Canadians, rather than continuing to invent these scandals day after day.
28. misdirected
    EthicsKen Dryden (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer accuses the opposition of inventing questions and scandals rather than engaging the hypothetical.The Liberals invent a scandal, then they invent their questions and then they invent their answers to their own questions.
29. misdirected
    EthicsKen Dryden (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer criticizes the opposition's lack of substance instead of addressing the scenario posed.Once upon a time there was an official opposition that really, truly brought issues of substance to the House of Commons.
30. partly answered
    Public SafetyMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes reports on taser use but does not address whether it has become an easy solution.as my colleague mentioned, I have asked for a report on the use of the taser.
31. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Serge Ménard (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists various reports instead of addressing the call for a moratorium.The Canada Border Services Agency has already conducted an investigation and provided a report with many recommendations.
32. answered
    AirbusMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly clarifies that no meeting about the topic occurred, only social contact.When I was Minister of Industry, I never met with Mr. Mulroney about anything.
33. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The response discusses mission benefits and parliamentary debate instead of identifying the source of the public opinion conclusion.the more Canadians hear about the important work that is being done, about the schools being opened, the thousands of kilometres of roads that are being built, water and electricity being made available to Afghans, those types of humanitarian efforts to increase medical coverage for the entire country, is important.
34. deflected
    AfghanistanMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights progress and criticizes the NDP rather than acknowledging concerns about public opinion or the mission's effectiveness.when it comes to the representation of fact and the negativity, we know that it is up in the NDP as well.
35. answered
    AirbusMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The response directly states that no meeting occurred and the law was followed, addressing the core claim.no meeting happened and the law has been followed.
36. partly answered
    Foreign AffairsMs. Francine Lalonde (Bloc) asked Maxime Bernier (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains why release is premature but does not address when or whether Khadr will be brought back.it is too early and too premature to do so because not all legal avenues of appeal have been exhausted.
37. deflected
    Fitness Tax CreditMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The response praises the credit's benefits without addressing the six-week versus eight-week eligibility mismatch.the comments that I have heard from parents who are filing their tax returns is that they are very pleased to have the opportunity to make a claim for the children's fitness tax credit.
38. misdirected
    Fitness Tax CreditRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). rhetorical question.The reply attacks the opposition's record instead of engaging the tax credit amount or eligibility issue.I know the member for Wascana would say it is not enough money, when his party did nothing for 13 years.
39. misdirected
    Points of OrderRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses Liberal voting behavior rather than correcting the record on opposition support for the age of protection measure.it is my recollection that, in this particular instance, the Liberal Party walked out of the House and did not vote for the motion.