House resumes debate on throne speech as economy dominates question period

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1. deflected
   The EconomyStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Liberals rather than addressing the regret question.it is great to be cheered on by the Liberals, the Liberals who in the last election were going increase taxes to Canadians.
2. partly answered
   The EconomyStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly rejects the options but provides some explanation on actions taken.the answer would be none of the above.
3. answered
   The EconomyStéphane Dion (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer provides details on investments and funds for the auto sector.we started a process of investing in innovation, in science and technology and in our sectoral industries.
4. deflected
   The EconomyWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Jay Hill (Conservative). substantive question.The answer begins by criticizing the Liberals instead of responding to the question.that is pretty rich coming from the Liberals.
5. deflected
   The EconomyWayne Easter (Liberal) asked Jay Hill (Conservative). substantive question.The response defends the cabinet size but avoids addressing specific waste claims.We have added ministers of state for specific policy areas.
6. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer states disagreement and outlines Canada's position at the conference.I am going to attend the meeting in Poznan, where Canada will support the development of a new agreement under the auspices of the UNFCCC
7. answered
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details commitments to renewable energy and GHG reduction.we are committed to reducing Canada's greenhouse gases, and in particular, in the context of renewable energies, achieving by 2020 perhaps as much as 90% of Canada's electricity from non-emitting sources.
8. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer focuses on upcoming meetings without addressing the Kyoto targets question.these issues will be raised in Poznan.
9. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses inherited realities and importance of the conference but avoids stating any negotiating position.The conference that will be held in Poznan is very important. It is very important to me and to the Government of Canada.
10. deflected
    The EconomyJack Layton (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights past tax cuts instead of addressing new concrete measures for the crisis.speaking about leading by example, the example was set by the finance minister a year ago by reducing taxes for Canadians, $21 billion in tax relief in this year alone.
11. deflected
    The EconomyJack Layton (NDP) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends past actions and criticizes the NDP vote record rather than outlining new stimulus.I would remind hon. members that all of the things I spoke about, all of the stimuli that this government has put forward, the NDP voted against.
12. misdirected
    Automotive IndustryJack Layton (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's past record instead of addressing support for auto and forestry sectors.The member is an individual who, when he was a Toronto councillor, wanted to ban each and every single car in the city of Toronto from getting to the city in the first place.
13. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references alignment with Obama and McGuinty on sustainability but does not name specific meetings with the Bush or Obama teams.I would remind members of the House that the president-elect, the premier of Ontario and the Prime Minister of this country are all saying the same thing.
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    Automotive IndustryMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer criticizes the opposition's plans instead of detailing actions to protect auto jobs.Members on that side of the House have no plans, no promises, except a car tax and a carbon tax which people in Canada could not afford to pay.
15. answered
    Automotive IndustryDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains measures in Bill C-50 to provide liquidity and credit availability.As the member will know, in Bill C-50 , which the opposition for the most part voted against, we provided the Bank of Canada with additional powers in order to provide liquidity in the system.
16. misdirected
    Automotive IndustryDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer disputes the premise with Canadian sales data and ignores the request for a plan on dealer credit.In our country, in our successful economy called Canada, in fact our car sales are on track for record sales this year.
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    Government ProgramsMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses general energy efficiency efforts but does not address the specific fund suggestion or its inclusion in the economic statement.We will continue to work with all parties to bring that about and put in sensible policies that consumers can use, and that will improve our environmental well-being.
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    Government ProgramsMs. Paule Brunelle (Bloc) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates commitments from the throne speech and upcoming statement without addressing the public works or forest products regulation suggestion.When it comes to public works, one thing is certain: the government must always ensure that it is getting good value for taxpayers' money.
19. partly answered
    Forestry IndustryMr. Jean-Yves Roy (Bloc) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses support for affected communities through a general plan but does not confirm returning a specific diversification program.That is why we have a comprehensive plan to address this.
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    The EconomyMs. Diane Bourgeois (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes the proposals can be considered for the 2009 budget but explicitly states tomorrow's statement is not a mini-budget and avoids committing to the measure.Tomorrow's statement, as I said to the House before, is not a mini-budget.
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    Forestry IndustryMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists existing programs and investments but does not outline a new or specific plan for the current market-driven crisis.We are dealing with innovation. We are investing in innovation and we are expanding new market opportunities.
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    Forestry IndustryMs. Joyce Murray (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the invitation and past investments but sidesteps the failure to fulfill promises and current job losses by repeating general commitments.I am informed that I have been invited to the area by the government House leader, since it is his constituency.
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    Forestry IndustryMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats past investments and future innovation focus without providing a timeline or specific new help for New Brunswick forestry workers.We have invested in the past. We have invested in the short-term.
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    Forestry IndustryMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the premise by sarcastically noting the exercise and quotes a mayor instead of addressing why no plan was advanced over the past year.I have to admit this is the most I have been up and down in a long time and I am enjoying the exercise in the House today.
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    Automotive IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer expresses sadness and mentions long-term engagement but avoids addressing the specific demand for immediate leadership or quantifying job losses.However, we are here to look after the long-term sustainability of an industry as well, which includes the parts industry, about which we are engaged with the auto sector and about which we are engaged with the Government of Ontario.
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    Automotive IndustryMr. Brian Masse (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.The answer highlights existing programs and long-term goals but sidesteps the invitation to meet in Windsor and the comparison to U.S. action.The fact of the matter is we want long-term solutions and that is exactly what Barack Obama and Dalton McGuinty are saying.
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    The EconomyMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer ignores the specific Bloc proposal on gasoline tax transfers and instead attacks the Liberals for past votes.I know this is a foreign idea to the members opposite in the Liberal Party.
28. partly answered
    TransportationMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges prior study and provincial collaboration but provides no concrete commitment or timeline for the high-speed train.It is not something that can be carried out immediately but we are working with both provincial governments to see what can be done in the future.
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    Automotive IndustryJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer ignores the question on Canada-U.S. coordination and instead attacks the Liberals' 1990s record.What we will not do in order to balance the budget is what the Liberal Party of Canada did in the mid-1990s, the shameful legacy of the Liberal Party of Canada balancing the budget on the backs of schools, colleges, universities, families, poor people in Canada.
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    Automotive IndustryJohn McCallum (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer again pivots to criticizing the Liberals' past actions rather than addressing the auto sector timing or deficit concerns.That authority was the member for Kings--Hants
31. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Yvon Godin (NDP) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes reforms and a $2 billion backstop but does not commit to broader EI program reform or expanded eligibility.We have put in $2 billion to ensure that we can backstop that.
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    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Mr. Ed Komarnicki (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the program applies nationwide and lists general supports but does not address the Ontario-specific benefit disparity or equal treatment issue.Everyone is entitled to apply and receive what they are entitled to.
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    InfrastructureMs. Judy Foote (Liberal) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer acknowledges the concern and promises faster processing but does not explain why the funds have not been spent.We have agreed to make changes to the process so we will see decisions made quicker and the federal green light given as soon as possible.
34. answered
    JusticeMr. Paul Crête (Bloc) asked Mr. Deepak Obhrai (Conservative). loaded question.The answer directly states the unchanged position and explains support for the judicial process regarding the charges.our position remains unchanged because, unlike many prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay, Omar Khadr has actually been charged with serious crimes.
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    FinanceMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to general financial literacy efforts instead of addressing regulation of merchant fees or consumer protection from banks.We recognize that obligation, which is why we fund the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada and why we fund financial literacy in Canada.
36. deflected
    Points of OrderDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids a full withdrawal by blaming opposition members for the remark rather than addressing the decorum breach directly.However, it was people in the opposition who said "not Coderre" to which I replied that no, it was not "Coderre" but "Khadr".
37. misdirected
    Points of OrderDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer refuses to withdraw and only offers to do so if forced, turning the exchange into a personal standoff.I have no intention whatsoever of withdrawing my words, but I shall do so reluctantly if you oblige me to.