Commons advances biofuels bill amid NDP opposition

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. misdirected
   Elections CanadaMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the asker personally rather than addressing cooperation with investigators.He has spent an entire term in Parliament so far inventing imaginary scandals.
2. deflected
   Elections CanadaMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer restates the party's legal position and criticizes Elections Canada instead of addressing the demand for cooperation.Elections Canada found out about it. How? Because we told them, and why would we not?
3. misdirected
   Elections CanadaMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer turns to attacking the Liberal Party and the asker instead of responding to the email or cooperation question.I do not know why the member would target his former Liberal deputy prime minister with those kinds of smears.
4. partly answered
   Elections CanadaMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states they informed Elections Canada and will cooperate but does not address potential interference.We will continue to co-operate with everyone because all our procedures and all our actions have been completely legal and ethical.
5. deflected
   Elections CanadaMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats the legal defense and criticizes Elections Canada without addressing the lawyer or fraud question.Elections Canada singled us out so we took it to court.
6. misdirected
   Elections CanadaMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts blame to the Bloc Québécois instead of addressing the integrity or raid questions.That is why the leader of the Bloc is the father of in and out.
7. deflected
   Elections CanadaMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer explains an invoice detail then pivots to attacking the Bloc rather than addressing the accusations.The Bloc invented the in and out scheme.
8. answered
   HydroelectricityMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the jurisdictional question by affirming respect for provincial powers.The Government of Canada is very diligent about respecting the provinces' areas of jurisdiction.
9. deflected
   HydroelectricityMs. Meili Faille (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises Robert Bourassa instead of addressing the question on federal financing or Quebec's electricity sales.I am happy to see that the Bloc Québécois recognizes the extraordinary work of Robert Bourassa—a great Canadian federalist—who made such a significant contribution to developing energy in the north.
10. misdirected
    AfghanistanMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP's support for the armed forces rather than addressing budget cuts or cost overruns.the NDP has never believed in supporting our armed forces, but we on this side of the House view things very differently.
11. deflected
    The EconomyMs. Denise Savoie (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists past tax measures without addressing the recession, middle-class earnings, or job instability.we have provided considerable assistance to people living on limited means and all Canadians.
12. answered
    Canada Post CorporationDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly reassures that Canada Post will remain a crown corporation and explains the review's purpose.Canada Post will remain a crown corporation, and we have no intention of privatizing it.
13. answered
    Canada Post CorporationDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly cites the prior assurance given in the House that Canada Post will not be privatized.Because, Mr. Speaker, we have just given our word on that right here in this House.
14. misdirected
    EthicsScott Brison (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals for character assassination instead of addressing the recusal or Ethics Commissioner consultation.this is another baseless smear and character assassination by a Liberal Party that has no other play in its play book.
15. misdirected
    EthicsScott Brison (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the Liberals for harming the disabled rather than confirming consultation with the Ethics Commissioner.However, that does not stop the Liberals from trying to score a hit and hurt the disabled and hurt students.
16. deflected
    ImmigrationMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives a general statement on immigration assessment without confirming the specific case officer procedure.Every application is assessed based on its unique circumstances and under fair conditions.
17. deflected
    ImmigrationMr. Thierry St-Cyr (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general fairness without addressing the specific request for directives on officer impartiality.We always try to ensure justice and fairness.
18. deflected
    Omar KhadrMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer covers humane treatment and visits but avoids the question of requesting repatriation.The Government of Canada has sought and received assurances that Mr. Khadr is being treated humanely.
19. deflected
    Omar KhadrMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reiterates ongoing legal process without engaging the accusation of complicity or call to repatriate.any questions on whether Canada plans to ask for the release of Mr. Omar Khadr from Guantanamo are premature and speculative
20. answered
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Mr. Steven Fletcher (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly rebuts the specific claim of report alteration with a quoted panel statement.the version of the report concerning the estimated number of HIV cases that may have been prevented was in error from the earlier draft and was deleted and amended at the request of the chair
21. misdirected
    HealthHedy Fry (Liberal) asked Mr. Steven Fletcher (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to attacking the opposition's policies instead of addressing the request to acknowledge evidence on Insite.It would be more helpful if the opposition party would support our programs for helping victims and for stopping drug pushers
22. misdirected
    HealthCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mr. Steven Fletcher (Conservative). loaded question.The answer labels the member ill-informed and pivots to partisan appeals rather than addressing the research conditions.Will the member please support the government and do what is best for Canadians?
23. misdirected
    HealthCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mr. Steven Fletcher (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks Liberal policies and voting record instead of responding to the call to extend Insite based on evidence.What is causing harm are Liberal policies, Liberal inaction, lack of Liberal leadership and lack of Liberal vision.
24. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the immediate incident with an ongoing investigation but does not outline broader action on tar sands development.Environment Canada officials and enforcement officers, together with the representatives from the Canadian Wildlife Service, are on the scene and are conducting an investigation.
25. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's pipeline support and past votes instead of addressing federal responsibility for tar sands pollution.I say shame on him and shame on the Liberal Party.
26. deflected
    AfghanistanIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states Afghan government prerogative without addressing the reported contradiction between Canadian denials and Afghan confirmations.Canada does not interfere with what the government of Afghanistan does.
27. deflected
    AfghanistanIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats Afghan responsibility without resolving the specific denial-versus-confirmation discrepancy raised.it is the responsibility and the prerogative of the Afghan government to negotiate with its citizens, including the members of the Taliban.
28. partly answered
    Canada Border Services AgencyMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes a core services review and options under discussion but provides no explanation for current staffing shortfalls at smaller airports.Options are currently being discussed.
29. partly answered
    Canada Border Services AgencyMr. Brian Murphy (Liberal) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references ongoing review and factors considered but does not explain differential treatment of airports or lack of a fair distribution plan.Decisions to provide CBSA services take into account security, service to the public and the government's fiscal responsibilities.
30. deflected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer labels the premise grandstanding and lists partial harmonization steps without addressing the claim of forcing eastern slaughterhouse closures.
31. misdirected
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to budget funding and opposition votes rather than acknowledging any error or offering targeted help for the Quebec slaughterhouse.What are they doing? Not only have they been absent, but they voted against the budget.
32. partly answered
    Canada-U.S. RelationsNavdeep Bains (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms an independent review by the Clerk but does not explain the eight-week delay in questioning Ian Brodie.the matter has been taken up by the Clerk of the Privy Council to undertake an investigation.
33. deflected
    Firefighters MemorialMr. Pat Martin (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer praises first responders generally but never addresses the timeline or status of the memorial.We appreciate the commitments that we make, we respect the commitments that we make, and of course we are deeply saddened, as is every member of Parliament, when a firefighter is lost in service.
34. deflected
    Gasoline PricesMr. Wayne Marston (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing opposition tax policies instead of addressing support for families facing high gas prices.One is to slap on carbon taxes, raise income taxes and raise the GST to put it back where it was or raise it an additional point.
35. partly answered
    TQSMr. Massimo Pacetti (Liberal) asked Jim Abbott (Conservative). loaded question.The answer confirms the minister is engaged and notes upcoming CRTC hearings but does not address the call for a clear supportive message.Our minister is fully aware of this and is fully engaged with this issue.
36. misdirected
    Kamloops AirportMs. Denise Savoie (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to a broad pine-beetle program and never addresses the specific airport funding commitment or administration fees.It is just one example of how we are standing up for resource based communities.
37. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMr. Ken Boshcoff (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer defends the UN vote but then attacks the prior Liberal record instead of engaging the legal-experts letter or betrayal claim.This government is delivering more for first nations and Inuit than the Liberal government did in 13 long years.
38. deflected
    Status of WomenMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Mrs. Sylvie Boucher (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights a budget increase but ends with an unrelated partisan jab at the Bloc rather than addressing the missing research line item.We are also helping all organizations and women in Canada, unlike the Bloc, which will never be able to do anything here in 113 years.
39. misdirected
    Points of OrderMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the factual correction about the pipeline and instead sarcastically thanks the member for supporting the government.I want to thank the member for Ottawa South for supporting this Conservative government.