Commons debates amendments to dangerous goods transport act

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1. partly answered
   Airline CrashRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Directly addresses Canadian involvement but states no confirmation is available yet.To be specific, we do not have any proof as yet as to whether or not Canadians are involved.
2. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Restates general focus on economy without specifying agenda items for the meeting.Quite obviously, the discussions on the agenda will be on the economy.
3. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsRalph Goodale (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the call for a policy shift and repeats prior budget actions instead.this government has taken action.
4. partly answered
   Canada-U.S. RelationsDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Identifies economy as the top item but provides no further specific agenda details.the main concern, the top priority, is stimulating the economy.
5. deflected
   Canada-U.S. RelationsDenis Coderre (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Offers general reassurance without confirming whether IP or ITAR issues will be raised.Canada's best interests will be taken into account when our Prime Minister meets with the President of the United States.
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids the accusation of inaction by listing targets and partners instead.Our targets in Canada, 20% absolute reductions by 2020, are some of the toughest in the world.
7. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Ignores the base-year and Quebec-specific claims, pivoting to budget spending.In our budget we have $1 billion for green infrastructure, $300 million for eco-energy retrofits, and $1 billion for clean energy projects like carbon capture and storage.
8. misdirected
   Transfer PaymentsMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Attacks the premise of the question as false rather than addressing the equalization change.most of that question was false.
9. misdirected
   Transfer PaymentsMrs. Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc) asked Mr. Ted Menzies (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the premise as false and pivots to unrelated total funding figures instead of addressing differential treatment of Hydro entities.I would suggest the hon. member get her facts straight before she starts making public comments.
10. partly answered
    The EconomyMr. Thomas Mulcair (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer acknowledges layoffs and describes new investment commitments but does not address enforcement of the original no-job-loss agreement.Xstrata has committed to invest between $290 million and $390 million in the Sudbury area over the next two years and that will secure at least 300 jobs.
11. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer refers to a prior response then shifts to criticizing the NDP's budget vote instead of addressing enforcement of the Xstrata agreement.I would ask the hon. member and his party to carefully consider how the steps in the budget will help all Canadians and to quickly pass this budget.
12. deflected
    The EconomyMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.Answer claims prior response then pivots to general economic strength and urges passage of the budget rather than committing resources for Sudbury.I would urge members of all parties to carefully consider the measures in the budget implementation act and quickly pass it in the interests of all Canadians.
13. misdirected
    InfrastructureMs. Yasmin Ratansi (Liberal) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). loaded question.Answer denies the statistic then attacks the prior Liberal government's record instead of explaining the low spending rate on infrastructure.In 13 years, that government barely delivered any money for infrastructure across this country.
14. partly answered
    InfrastructureMr. Massimo Pacetti (Liberal) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). substantive question.Answer cites a new Ontario announcement but does not address whether the remaining federal infrastructure funds will be disbursed before fiscal year-end., along with the deputy premier of Ontario, is announcing $1 billion for 289 infrastructure projects in Ontario communities with populations of fewer than 100,000 people.
15. misdirected
    The EnvironmentBryon Wilfert (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Answer blames prior Liberal record and quotes the Liberal leader instead of addressing current regulatory inaction or comparison with Obama targets.I think our party got into a mess on the environment. We didn't get it done
16. deflected
    The EnvironmentBryon Wilfert (Liberal) asked Mr. Mark Warawa (Conservative). loaded question.Answer offers only a sarcastic quip about Friday the 13th and ignores the cap-and-trade policy differences entirely.today is Friday the 13th and, under the Liberals, every day was Friday the 13th.
17. deflected
    CultureMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.Answer promotes the awards instead of addressing the call to abandon them.This will be an outstanding celebration of arts and culture right here in Canada.
18. deflected
    CultureMr. Richard Nadeau (Bloc) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). substantive question.Answer attacks the Bloc's vote record and quotes media praise rather than addressing new programs.I am not quite sure who the Bloc member is listening to but I do know that the Bloc voted against $530 million worth of investment into arts and culture through the economic action plan.
19. partly answered
    International TradeMr. Luc Malo (Bloc) asked Mr. Gerald Keddy (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states satisfaction with changes and ongoing monitoring but does not confirm action during the Obama visit.we have been in very close contact with our American colleagues over the buy American act.
20. misdirected
    Foreign AffairsMr. Jean Dorion (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.Answer pivots to a past achievement about UNESCO instead of addressing the request to lobby the US.I would like to remind my hon. colleague, however, that it was this government that gave Quebec a seat at UNESCO.
21. partly answered
    Arts and CultureMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). substantive question.Answer clarifies the intent to promote Canadian artists but does not explicitly confirm prizes are only for Canadians.It will create a centre of excellence right here in Canada.
22. partly answered
    Arts and CultureMrs. Lise Zarac (Liberal) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). loaded question.Answer describes the awards as open international competition featuring Canadian artists but avoids resolving the budget wording contradiction.The awards will recognize excellence in the arts.
23. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.Answer questions the member's surprise rather than explaining the policy confusion or implementation.I do not know what the surprise to him is that he would think that it would only change because he asked the question.
24. deflected
    Public SafetyMr. Mark Holland (Liberal) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.Answer accuses the member of half-truths and redirects to committee evidence without confirming implementation of recommendations.when the member opposite uses half-truths and tries to indicate that they are the truth, he should really go back and review the evidence that was presented before the committee
25. deflected
    EthicsMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer claims the matter is resolved without providing evidence or an apology.There has been a settlement and we are very pleased with that settlement.
26. deflected
    EthicsMr. Joe Comartin (NDP) asked Mr. Pierre Poilievre (Conservative). substantive question.The answer again avoids the challenge by restating that the matter is settled.I have said before and will say again that the matter is settled.
27. misdirected
    Air CanadaMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). substantive question.The answer shifts to general aerospace funding and an unrelated announcement instead of addressing the Act compliance.In 2007 we announced $900 million for the industry through SADI and $153 million invested to date.
28. misdirected
    Air CanadaMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked Mr. Mike Lake (Conservative). loaded question.The answer pivots to budget promotion and unrelated economic claims rather than deregulation or employment effects.We are coming up on some really important votes to do with the budget, a budget that will help provide support for Canadians who are out of work due to the global economic slowdown.
29. answered
    Olympic Winter GamesKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Mr. Dave MacKenzie (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly explains the ongoing negotiations and commitment to future disclosure.Because negotiations regarding that arrangement are still ongoing, we cannot provide further comment at this time.
30. deflected
    Olympic Winter GamesKeith Martin (Liberal) asked Mr. Andrew Saxton (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses RCMP recruitment broadly but ignores the specific wage agreement request.This is why we are increasing the force by 1,000 officers.
31. misdirected
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer attacks the NDP for delaying legislation instead of addressing credit access for forestry.It is the NDP that is holding it up in the House.
32. misdirected
    Forestry IndustryMrs. Carol Hughes (NDP) asked Mr. David Anderson (Conservative). substantive question.The answer dismisses the question and again blames the NDP rather than addressing credit access failures.the question makes no sense at all.
33. partly answered
    Human RightsIrwin Cotler (Liberal) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The answer references general human rights efforts on Iran but omits any specific action for the Baha'i prisoners mentioned.Canada led a multinational initiative at the United Nations where we condemned Iran for its human rights behaviour.
34. deflected
    Passport CanadaMrs. Josée Beaudin (Bloc) asked Mr. Brian Jean (Conservative). substantive question.The response ignores the passport office question entirely and shifts to unrelated economic initiatives.this government has been moving forward with initiatives throughout the country to stimulate the economy
35. misdirected
    Portrait GalleryMr. Paul Dewar (NDP) asked Mr. Dean Del Mastro (Conservative). substantive question.The answer pivots from the portrait gallery to attacking the NDP's budget vote instead of addressing the query.Why is the NDP voting against that?
36. partly answered
    HealthCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Mr. Colin Carrie (Conservative). loaded question.The answer details regulatory steps on youth tobacco access but does not address contraband or illegal cigarettes.This government and the Prime Minister are 100% committed to cracking down on all tobacco products marketed to children.
37. deflected
    Aboriginal AffairsMs. Nicole Demers (Bloc) asked Lawrence Cannon (Conservative). substantive question.The response offers general claims of compliance and superiority without addressing the specific UN recommendations on aboriginal women.no government has done as much for these people as this government.