Commons opens debate on Canada-EFTA free trade bill

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1. misdirected
   National SecurityBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the opposition and changes subject to a different national security claim instead of addressing the minister's situation.We are surprised that the hon. member for Toronto Centre , after we thought he was too classy to ask these questions, would.
2. deflected
   Foreign AffairsBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer affirms support for Israel but avoids naming any MPs or clarifying the Prime Minister's statement.We know that we have to stay vigilant in that support of Israel.
3. partly answered
   BurmaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses Canada's leadership on Burma aid and UN envoy but cuts off before addressing responsibility to protect doctrine.Canada has been a leader on the world stage in standing up for the rights of the Burmese people and standing up for democracy and freedom in Burma.
4. deflected
   TerrorismSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates that issues are complicated without committing to bringing the individuals to Canada.The government is taking this issue very seriously.
5. misdirected
   TerrorismSue Barnes (Liberal) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.Answer accuses the Liberal Party of hypocrisy instead of addressing the request for due process.I am just amazed at the hypocrisy of the Liberal Party.
6. deflected
   Minister of Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer criticizes the Bloc for publicizing the issue rather than confirming or denying the security screening process.They know it has no place here but it still does not stop them.
7. deflected
   Minister of Foreign AffairsMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer states the Prime Minister will not interfere in personal relationships without addressing the security screening question.I can assure the House of Commons that the Prime Minister has no intention of interfering in the personal relationships of members of his caucus.
8. misdirected
   Minister of Foreign AffairsMs. Pauline Picard (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.Answer changes the subject to job creation numbers instead of addressing concealment of the companion's identity.For instance, it does not want to talk about today's news that, last month, 19,000 new jobs were created in Canada.
9. deflected
   Minister of Foreign AffairsMs. Pauline Picard (Bloc) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the security screening question entirely and pivots to privacy and dating lives instead.there were some who thought that the Bloc Québécois had some respect for people's privacy.
10. deflected
    BurmaMs. Alexa McDonough (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the junta and a motion but never addresses sending a special envoy.Today, the House adopted a very strong motion that represents the feelings of all members on this issue.
11. partly answered
    BurmaMs. Alexa McDonough (NDP) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details actions taken on Burma but sidesteps the specific request for a special envoy appointment.We are working with our allies, together with the United Nations, to find any way we can.
12. answered
    AirbusJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states a commissioner will be appointed soon and confirms it will be a public inquiry.It will be a public inquiry and we look forward to that announcement soon.
13. misdirected
    AirbusJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Peter Van Loan (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals' ethics record instead of addressing the inquiry timeline.far be it from Liberals to speak about the ethical conundrum in that issue.
14. misdirected
    Elections CanadaGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to accusing Liberals of the same practice rather than addressing the Conservative investigation.I have systematically demonstrated that the Liberals participated in a program of in and out.
15. misdirected
    Elections CanadaGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again recites Liberal examples instead of acknowledging the Conservative investigation.Five thousand dollars in, five thousand dollars out: in, out, how could he?
16. deflected
    400th Anniversary of Quebec CityMr. Luc Malo (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer praises participation in celebrations but ignores the accusation of denying the Quebec nation.For our part, we are very proud to have not only contributed financially, but also to have very actively participated in the 400th anniversary celebrations.
17. misdirected
    400th Anniversary of Quebec CityMr. Luc Malo (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc Québécois instead of addressing the claim about the founding date or hijacking.We even had to force the Bloc Québécois, against its will, to vote for the Quebec nation within a united Canada.
18. answered
    Inter-Parliamentary UnionMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains why a blanket visa guarantee is not possible while committing to proper processing.Simply put, Mr. Speaker, a blanket upfront guarantee of visa issuance is not possible for over 1,500 participants from over 150 countries.
19. answered
    Inter-Parliamentary UnionMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer affirms flexibility and willingness to issue permits to enable the conference.Absolutely, Mr. Speaker, we want Quebec to host this convention along with other important events being held.
20. misdirected
    JusticeDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Mr. Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts blame to Liberal senators instead of stating a position on bilingual Supreme Court justices.However, I should say to the hon. member that if he is so concerned about bilingualism in our courts, he should speak with his unelected Liberal colleagues in the Senate
21. partly answered
    JusticeDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Mr. Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the appointment principle but does not directly confirm whether bilingualism is required for Supreme Court justices.the government will continue to be guided by principles of merit and legal excellence in the selection and appointment of judges to Canada's Superior and Federal Courts, including the Supreme Court, while remaining vigilant in seeking competence in both official languages.
22. answered
    Official LanguagesRaymond Simard (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states the timeline for launching phase two of the action plan.The minister made it clear that phase two would be launched in the spring.
23. deflected
    Official LanguagesRaymond Simard (Liberal) asked Mr. Pierre Lemieux (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots to criticizing Liberal votes rather than addressing the delay in the action plan.The Liberals voted against our Speech from the Throne.
24. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). rhetorical question.The question is rhetorical and the answer lists past spending without engaging the invitation or the specific infrastructure critique.This government acted at the very beginning and during the last budget we decided to extend the gas tax that is going to help municipalities from coast to coast to coast to support infrastructure needs in their communities.
25. answered
    Heritage WaterwaysMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms the two specific points asked about the heritage river initiative.
26. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Ken Boshcoff (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids explaining why no national summit and instead criticizes the opposition while promoting the round table.I am disappointed in the opposition.
27. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMr. Ken Boshcoff (Liberal) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.The answer lists past actions but does not address the direct accusation of disrespect or misleading.the member knows full well that we respect the forestry industry.
28. deflected
    Post-Secondary EducationMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses domestic education funding instead of addressing the loss of Commonwealth scholarships.through "Advantage Canada" we are helping to develop the most well-educated, most flexible and most skilled workforce in the world.
29. misdirected
    Post-Secondary EducationMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Mrs. Lynne Yelich (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims lack of awareness and pivots to unrelated spending figures and opposition voting record.I am not aware of the scholarships.
30. answered
    Bill C-484Mrs. Carole Freeman (Bloc) asked Mr. Rob Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly restates the government's position on not reopening the abortion debate.This government is not going to reopen the debate on abortion and that is the answer to that question.
31. deflected
    Pay EquityMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights new inspectors and visits but does not address the four-year delay or the leader's past statement.our government has been proactive on the pay equity file.
32. partly answered
    Public Works and Government ServicesMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Mr. James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the issue but offers only to discuss it later rather than explaining the policy.I am not familiar with the case my colleague has just brought up during question period.
33. deflected
    Forestry IndustryMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer highlights general job numbers instead of addressing the trust fund or specific forestry workers.
34. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMs. Jean Crowder (NDP) asked Mr. Randy Kamp (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes ongoing science investment but avoids committing to additional resources.The government, though, is continuing to invest in science, particularly on this issue
35. misdirected
    Trent-Severn WaterwayMs. Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.Answer pivots to attacking Liberals on gas tax rather than addressing the Trent-Severn funding claim.I think this is nothing more than a blatant attempt to change the subject from the Liberal Party's new gas tax
36. partly answered
    LebanonMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). substantive question.Answer covers monitoring and information but omits specific diplomatic plans or evacuation preparedness details.We are monitoring the situation closely and are providing information to Canadians who are registered in Lebanon.
37. deflected
    Manufacturing IndustryMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer describes general plans without engaging the tax-cut critique or requested refundable credits.About two weeks ago, we put in place what we call "major economic and tourism facilities" for the targeted regions
38. misdirected
    HealthMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Mr. Steven Fletcher (Conservative). loaded question.Answer quotes the questioner against her own party instead of addressing Insite evidence or decision.Who said that? The member for Vancouver South