Commons advances budget bill amid Liberal-Conservative cooperation

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1. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the opposition's policies instead of outlining concrete steps to address the trade deficit.I ask the Leader of the Opposition , who has no economic policies of his own, to help us by getting on with passing these important measures.
2. partly answered
   The EconomyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Mentions budget measures for forestry but pivots to urging the opposition to change its position on softwood lumber.I encourage the Leader of the Opposition to change his position and protect our access to the American market.
3. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Denies the premise then shifts to attacking the Liberal Party on western Canadian marketing choice rather than addressing livestock aid.once again, I would urge the Liberal Party to move into the 21st century, to listen to western Canadian farmers and allow marketing choice in the western Canadian—
4. answered
   The EconomyMr. Anthony Rota (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Directly explains government actions and the resulting Xstrata commitments to address the layoffs.That is why we were able to see Xstrata commit at least $290 million more to the region of Sudbury.
5. misdirected
   The EconomyMr. Anthony Rota (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Defends actions but then aggressively attacks the member for lacking ideas instead of addressing future help for northern Ontario.Why does the hon. member not understand? It is because he does not have an idea of his own.
6. deflected
   CultureMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Restates the prize proposal and consultations without addressing the claim that groups were not consulted.The Minister of Canadian Heritage and his department are holding consultations to develop specific proposals.
7. deflected
   CultureMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Insists the proposal is not policy and repeats consultation language without engaging the smoke-and-mirrors accusation.We are holding consultations about creating a Canadian prize.
8. deflected
   CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Repeats that the criticized proposal is not government policy and pivots to general support for arts prizes.It is a proposal, not our policy.
9. deflected
   CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer avoids the funding request by attacking the Bloc's budget vote instead.The Bloc is voting against the needs of artists on the international scene.
10. deflected
    The EconomyJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to NDP's vote against the budget rather than outlining actions for sectors.Unfortunately, the NDP decided to vote against these measures before even reading them.
11. misdirected
    The EconomyJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the opposition leader's trade war comment instead of defending the policies.That is why the opposition is not trusted to govern this economy.
12. misdirected
    EthicsJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dodges the Cadman question by implying NDP involvement in Liberal leadership change.Maybe the leader of the NDP had something to do with that too.
13. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceJudy Sgro (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer discusses job adjustment programs but does not address EI sufficiency or the specific case.That is why we are trying to implement programs that will help them adjust to new jobs in different sectors
14. misdirected
    Foreign CredentialsMr. Robert Oliphant (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks prior Liberal funding freeze instead of detailing current plans for new Canadians.that question coming from that side of the House is a bit surprising, since it was the Liberals
15. deflected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims action taken but does not explain delays or terms for the auto sector.we have acted. We have acted in the best interests of Canadians and we will continue to do so.
16. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.Answer addresses EI processing improvements but rebuts the caring premise without a timeline.the hon. member does not have a monopoly on caring for these people.
17. deflected
    InfrastructureMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates general respect for jurisdictions without addressing the specific contradiction or request to rein in the minister.we always respect provincial jurisdictions, across Canada and in Quebec.
18. answered
    InfrastructureMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly confirms awareness of the provision without evasion.
19. deflected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer denies the premise and shifts to unrelated talking points on clean energy and Obama.
20. misdirected
    The EnvironmentMr. Bernard Bigras (Bloc) asked Jim Prentice (Conservative). loaded question.The answer attacks the Bloc Québécois instead of addressing the minister's role or behavior.which is something the Bloc Québécois will never be able to do.
21. partly answered
    ImmigrationMaurizio Bevilacqua (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer addresses the flip-flop claim but ignores the agenda and trust questions while listing achievements.
22. misdirected
    ImmigrationMaurizio Bevilacqua (Liberal) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The answer criticizes the asker for demagoguery and lists record instead of addressing the agenda or impact on immigrants.I thought that was one Liberal who was above this kind of demagoguery.
23. answered
    AfghanistanBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly states that a special envoy exists under the ambassador.
24. deflected
    AfghanistanBob Rae (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer restates government priorities without explaining why Canada is not matching other jurisdictions on envoys.We stood up with a program of six priorities.
25. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Claude Gravelle (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer emphasizes legal undertakings but avoids addressing enforcement of no-layoffs clause.There is a very big difference, as the hon. member should know.
26. deflected
    EmploymentMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends investment figure and dismisses opposition rather than explaining enforcement steps.I know it is easy on their side of the House to pooh-pooh the idea that we can secure an additional investment of $290 million to $390 million for the people of Sudbury.
27. deflected
    The EnvironmentMs. Christiane Gagnon (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites ongoing court case to avoid discussing compensation settlement.However, the member for Québec knows very well that a class action is before the courts and no one is allowed to comment on it.
28. misdirected
    National Battlefields CommissionMr. Michel Guimond (Bloc) asked Josée Verner (Conservative). substantive question.Answer shifts to criticizing Bloc for not denouncing threats instead of addressing the commemoration plan.I would be very pleased if the hon. Bloc member were as scathing and vocal toward those who have threatened the people of Quebec, those who have made hurtful and threatening comments.
29. deflected
    Arts and CultureMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer rejects document ownership and pivots to spending record rather than addressing partner consultation.the document he is speaking of is not ours.
30. deflected
    Arts and CultureMr. Pablo Rodriguez (Liberal) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer again disowns the document and defers to future details without addressing apology request.As for our policy, my colleague has not yet seen the details of our proposal.
31. partly answered
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges one-year window for federal-provincial work but provides no concrete plan for fish farms.We do have a one year window to work with the province of B.C. and we will be doing that.
32. deflected
    Fisheries and OceansMr. Peter Julian (NDP) asked Gail Shea (Conservative). substantive question.Answer offers general funding reference without outlining regulation or transition plans for fish farms.If there is a need in the salmon industry in B.C., some funds are available to address the issues that are brought forward.
33. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Jean-Claude D'Amours (Liberal) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). loaded question.The question assumes without evidence that the government deliberately treats the unemployed as second-class and wants them in poverty; the answer ignores the 55-day delay and specific case to pivot to training programs.In fact, in our economic action plan we have taken significant steps to help people who have been long-time workers but who are at an age where they do not have many transferrable skills.
34. answered
    International TradeMr. Serge Cardin (Bloc) asked Stockwell Day (Conservative). substantive question.The question asks why ratification is not suspended given human-rights concerns; the answer directly justifies proceeding by citing progress on labour rights.Colombia has made progress on human rights, especially thanks to an agreement on labour.
35. partly answered
    Citizenship and ImmigrationMs. Olivia Chow (NDP) asked Jason Kenney (Conservative). loaded question.The question rests on the unsupported claim that the law strips citizenship from children of adopted Canadians; the answer rejects that premise, notes cross-party support, and states the adoption issue is under review.As it relates to adoption, we are looking at that issue.