Commons advances Canada-EFTA trade bill amid U.S. protectionism fears

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Question Period, exchange by exchange

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1. partly answered
   TradeMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer details current contacts and warnings but does not address how the government was caught off guard.We have this concern not just registered, but we are in daily contact with a variety of individuals in the United States and are warning them of the dangers of protectionist movements.
2. deflected
   TradeMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids specific actions by lecturing on legislative processes and inaccurately attacking the questioner's knowledge instead of outlining current steps.as somebody who has lived his last 30 years in the United States, we would think he would be familiar with the fact that we actually do not get involved in drafting legislation in the United States
3. deflected
   TradeMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer broadens the issue to global impacts and vague future efforts without detailing immediate actions in Washington.We will continue to voice our concerns. We will continue to present potential solutions.
4. deflected
   TradeBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references past Conservative actions and notes time requirements but provides no specifics on current lobbying efforts.It is also important to point out that this takes time. This is not the sort of thing that can be done overnight or in two days.
5. misdirected
   TradeBob Rae (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the questioner's accuracy on prior statements and corrects procedural details rather than addressing lobbying strategy.if my friend opposite is really concerned about working together, as those members pretend to be, then he should at least be accurate in his statements.
6. partly answered
   TradeMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the goal of a pre-visit solution but does not commit to an immediate call or detail other actions.our goal is to reach a solution before the President arrives in Canada.
7. deflected
   TradeMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer endorses buyer choice and vague promotion of Canadian goods without addressing adoption of a compliant buy-local policy.we believe that Canadian products are the best in the world, but it is up to the buyers to decide whether they want to purchase them.
8. answered
   TradeMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the procurement rationale, Canadian content, and support work for the specific contract.On this particular procurement, what we have done is receive, dollar for dollar, the amount for this particular contract in the range of $274 million.
9. deflected
   TradeMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives general praise for aerospace support without addressing the contract value or Quebec spinoffs.We have supported this industry in our 2008 and 2009 budgets.
10. deflected
    Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer promotes training programs instead of addressing the alleged insult or request for apology.We believe they should have that opportunity.
11. misdirected
    Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the asker for comments about older workers rather than addressing the demand for an apology.The apology should be coming from the hon. member and some of his cohorts who keep saying that people over 50 cannot learn new jobs.
12. deflected
    Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentJack Layton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer repeats the training message and accuses the asker of voting against it, avoiding the apology request.We will be providing the training and they have voted against it.
13. partly answered
    Equalization PaymentsUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the equalization principle of equal treatment but does not explain the lack of consultation or impact on federal-provincial relations.certainly one of the principles involved in equalization is that all provinces should be treated equally.
14. deflected
    Equalization PaymentsUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates the no-unrestrained-payments line and offers a briefing instead of addressing the federation-management question.If the member from British Columbia does not understand the issue, I invite him to my office immediately after question period where we are having a briefing of the Liberal opposition on that precise issue.
15. partly answered
    Equalization PaymentsMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer begins to address fairness but notes the rhetorical framing and does not fully engage the consultation or federation point.I am not sure if there was a question, but if it is a question about the fairness of equalization--
16. deflected
    Equalization PaymentsGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses the O'Brien formula and commodity variability without confirming or denying removal of the 50% natural-resources option.One of the concerns in the O'Brien formula, with due respect to the Liberal member from Newfoundland and Labrador who is creating a great bit of noise here, is a recognition of commodities prices and the variabilities in commodities prices.
17. deflected
    Equalization PaymentsMarlene Jennings (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). loaded question.The answer supplies payment figures instead of addressing the reneging claim.Quebec will receive $8.3 billion in equalization this year, a 70% increase from the time of the Liberal government in Canada.
18. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc's consistency rather than addressing the carbon exchange question.What is the Bloc's real position?
19. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Peter MacKay (Conservative). loaded question.The answer notes the court case and ongoing work but avoids committing to specific action on the shortfall.We are working with all the other departments of this government to come up with a solution in order to protect the health of the people of Shannon.
20. answered
    Equalization PaymentsMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer offers a full briefing with detailed calculations immediately after question period.the member opposite is welcome to come to my office right after question period for a briefing by finance officials.
21. misdirected
    Equalization PaymentsGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). rhetorical question.The minister insults the asker and avoids any response on O'Brien.The member is screeching over there, Mr. Speaker.
22. deflected
    Equalization PaymentsMr. Todd Russell (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the yes/no question by restating a position and offering a meeting.Newfoundland and Labrador cannot choose unrestrained O'Brien.
23. partly answered
    The BudgetMr. Jack Harris (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The minister denies the claim and provides context but does not confirm or refute the specific figures.
24. answered
    The BudgetMs. Judy Wasylycia-Leis (NDP) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states there will be no reductions in health transfers.there will be no reductions in Canada health transfers as I said in the House.
25. deflected
    CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.The minister explains the program change but ends by attacking the opposition instead of addressing the accusation.The Bloc Québécois always, always votes against our country's artists.
26. misdirected
    CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.The response lists positive reactions rather than addressing the specific complaint about the budget being a zero.This budget contains $276 million in new money for arts, culture and heritage in our country.
27. partly answered
    TradeMr. Alan Tonks (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses coordination only in the auto sector but not the broader stimulus packages.in the auto sector the Minister of Industry monitored that very carefully and responded in a proportional way.
28. deflected
    TradeMr. Alan Tonks (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer gives a general overview of the action plan without addressing the specific layoffs or plan for steelworkers.the very reason we have a comprehensive action plan is to see that our economy is stimulated.
29. partly answered
    Status of WomenMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer confirms women are mentioned and notes funding increases but ignores pay equity and EI eligibility.I would ask the member to take a moment to read the budget because it does in fact mention women.
30. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMs. Irene Mathyssen (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the NDP's position on older workers instead of addressing EI claims or the minister's remarks.what is really insulting is the NDP's position, as stated by numerous of its caucus members, that people over 50 cannot learn new jobs.
31. answered
    Employment InsuranceMr. Michael Savage (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains extensions to benefits, work-sharing, and training to support unemployed workers.That is why we are extending benefits in our economic action plan.
32. deflected
    National Battlefields CommissionMr. Roger Pomerleau (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids demanding cancellation and instead notes the event is optional and historical.people who want to attend can and those who do not want to attend can stay home.
33. misdirected
    The BudgetMr. Dennis Bevington (NDP) asked John Baird (Conservative). loaded question.The answer shifts to quoting a Liberal member rather than addressing the infrastructure program's design or the Prime Minister's past comments.If presented with the opportunities, a municipal government will find the dollars to match federal and provincial contributions.