Commons debates budget as opposition faults US trade moves and forestry aid

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1. deflected
   TradeMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer explains general process and ongoing efforts but avoids addressing the specific delay in action.the American political process is very long and complicated.
2. partly answered
   TradeMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer clarifies measures are not Canada-specific and notes consultations but does not specify requests to the administration on treaty violations.Our officials at all levels have been in consultation with their counterparts in the American Obama administration.
3. misdirected
   TradeMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to listing past achievements and attacks the opposition's awareness instead of addressing current loss of influence or plans to regain it.this is the government that fixed the softwood lumber dispute with which the previous government could not deal.
4. deflected
   Aerospace IndustryMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists unrelated investments but does not address the absence of an aerospace plan in the budget or response to recent layoffs.There is a lot of investment going on in this sector by our government and by the private sector.
5. partly answered
   Aerospace IndustryMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer affirms commitment to SADI and notes other funding but does not explain why the promised $200 million was omitted from the budget.In fact, Mr. Speaker, we are fully committed to SADI and will be making announcements in due course.
6. misdirected
   Forestry IndustryMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites a supportive quote and urges support for the budget instead of addressing the claim of insensitivity or lack of forestry measures.The Bloc should support those measures.
7. deflected
   Forestry IndustryMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer lists various funds but dismisses the partisan claim with an insult rather than directly refuting the Ontario-Quebec disparity.this is the sectarianism Mr. Sarkozy talks about.
8. deflected
   Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer expresses general sadness about job loss and pivots to attacking the Bloc instead of addressing the call for an apology.It is the Bloc Québécois that wants to impede this.
9. deflected
   Human Resources and Skills DevelopmentMr. Yves Lessard (Bloc) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). rhetorical question.The answer promotes an existing program and attacks a colleague's past statement rather than responding to the travel challenge.We have faith in our workers, regardless of their age.
10. answered
    TradeJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the downside of the proposed policy as risking a trade war.The leader of the NDP suggests we respond to this by starting a trade war with the United States.
11. deflected
    TradeJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the policy merits but pivots to general trade philosophy without engaging the two-track strategy proposal.What is wrong with it is we are a world trading leader.
12. deflected
    TradeJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.The answer reframes the issue around protectionism instead of addressing the invitation to President Obama.the greatest ideological threat at this time is the threat of protectionism.
13. partly answered
    TradeScott Brison (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The answer lists letters sent and one result obtained but does not address the specific count of meetings with Democratic members.We actually sent many letters and we have asked for commitments from the Americans at many levels.
14. misdirected
    TradeScott Brison (Liberal) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the questioner's tone and partisanship instead of addressing neglect of Democrats.at a time when we would appreciate some non-partisan collaboration on this issue, we get ill-informed diatribe.
15. partly answered
    Chalk River Nuclear FacilitiesCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes a global meeting and global response but provides no concrete Canadian plan for isotope supply.At Canada's request, a meeting was recently held in Paris, France, to discuss global solutions concerning the ongoing supply of medical isotopes.
16. deflected
    Chalk River Nuclear FacilitiesMr. David McGuinty (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.The answer repeats safety assurances without addressing the specific questions on tritium release, timing, or reliability claims.As I have indicated many times in the House already, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has assured me that at no time was the public or the environment at risk
17. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes a company and budget applause instead of addressing carbon exchange rules.The member should align his opinions with that of Solution CO 2 and congratulate us.
18. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.Answer offers to talk with Quebec minister and points to budget funding without addressing oil sands or base year issues.Once again, the member should read the budget carefully.
19. misdirected
    CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Bloc's voting stance and speculates on Montreal location instead of addressing artist travel funding logic.Had it been based in Montreal, she would probably have been proud of the prizes.
20. deflected
    CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists total investments and programs without addressing the specific cut to foreign touring or Quebec transfer proposal.This year, our government will invest $2.3 billion in our artists.
21. partly answered
    Fraudulent Long Distance CallsDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges the fraud and suggests reporting but provides no government action or commitment.They are fraudulent and illegal activities.
22. deflected
    Fraudulent Long Distance CallsDan McTeague (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer repeats concern and reporting advice without committing to any action with the sector.We encourage anyone affected to report their experience to Bell or the RCMP.
23. partly answered
    Sri LankaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer describes bilateral contact and general aid but does not address the call for a ceasefire.I had the opportunity of speaking with the foreign minister from Sri Lanka to impress upon him our deep concern
24. deflected
    Sri LankaBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists existing aid and contacts without addressing the international ceasefire call or Canada's voice.my hon. colleague is again not mentioning everything Canada is doing.
25. deflected
    Steel IndustryMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer promotes budget measures without addressing dumping, sectoral strategy or procurement.This government, through its actions in the economic plan and through its actions in the budget, is focused on our business opportunities.
26. misdirected
    Steel IndustryMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the member's knowledge instead of addressing the call for a buy-Canada policy.I believe that some issues should attract some partisan support.
27. answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains the timeline and process for releasing the report to the City of Quebec.Those conclusions will be communicated to all stakeholders, including the City of Quebec and the Province of Quebec.
28. partly answered
    The EnvironmentMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Mr. Laurie Hawn (Conservative). loaded question.Answer describes ongoing communication but does not acknowledge responsibility or commit to new concrete action.The Department of National Defence has been working closely with all stakeholders from the beginning, and it will continue to do so.
29. misdirected
    Arctic SovereigntyLarry Bagnell (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to listing budget items and the member's support rather than addressing Arctic Council messaging.we will be glad to tell them why that member is supporting the budget.
30. deflected
    Arctic SovereigntyLarry Bagnell (Liberal) asked Chuck Strahl (Conservative). substantive question.Answer lists programs but never addresses whether social and heritage programs are critical to sovereignty claims.We are continuing with increased regulation of transportation for boats travelling through the Arctic to ensure they meet our environmental standards.
31. misdirected
    Employment InsuranceMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the NDP instead of responding to the Tembec closures and EI support request.actually it is the NDP who should be apologizing to those people.
32. deflected
    Employment InsuranceMr. John Rafferty (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims the plan covers everything but does not address the specific failures cited for forest companies.if the hon. member were to take the time to actually read the economic action plan, he would see that we have addressed every one of those issues.
33. answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the call centre staffing and service issue by detailing specific measures taken.we have expanded the hours of the call centres.
34. partly answered
    Agriculture and Agri-FoodMr. André Bellavance (Bloc) asked Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Conservative). substantive question.The answer notes contact with officials and general support intent but does not confirm funding for the specific slaughter house.Levinoff-Colbex has already contacted officials at the department with regard to their file.
35. misdirected
    HousingMs. Megan Leslie (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.The answer highlights prior spending and attacks the member's vote rather than explaining a national strategy.I have to point out that with that significant investment to create jobs and help the vulnerable, she is voting against it.