Bloc motion on securities regulator and equalization takes most of supply day

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1. partly answered
   Automotive IndustryMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Acknowledges concerns but avoids direct yes/no on the committee.I understand the concerns behind the hon. member's question, and we will look at any reasonable mechanism by which we can inform Canadians about the decisions.
2. deflected
   Automotive IndustryMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Restates complexity and private info without addressing parliamentary issue.these are extremely complex matters. Discussions with the companies on due diligence do involve information of a private nature.
3. misdirected
   Automotive IndustryMr. Michael Ignatieff (Liberal) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Points to existing committee instead of addressing new special committee request.a committee of this House, namely the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, has already been tasked to do just that
4. partly answered
   Automotive IndustryMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Addresses Quebec firms indirectly via national plans but no specific measures.when we do, obviously it will have a great positive impact on Quebec firms as well as on firms throughout the country.
5. deflected
   Automotive IndustryMr. Marc Garneau (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Lists past actions and attacks opposition instead of future leadership plans.The opposition members have found the new religion, and I welcome them to--
6. deflected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Avoids 1990 reference debate by shifting to future measures and US alignment.it is not possible to solve the problem of greenhouse gas emissions in the past.
7. misdirected
   The EnvironmentMr. Gilles Duceppe (Bloc) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Attacks Bloc motives instead of addressing reference year or oil patch claims.What we see again from the Bloc is not an environment question. It is just another attempt to divide Quebeckers from Albertans
8. misdirected
   Manufacturing IndustryMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.Lists plan elements then attacks Bloc vote instead of addressing manufacturing crisis depth.But the Bloc voted against that.
9. deflected
   Manufacturing IndustryMr. Pierre Paquette (Bloc) asked Denis Lebel (Conservative). loaded question.Answer avoids naming any specific provision and instead emphasizes general support for the agreement.Consequently, our government, which is a responsible government, will continue to support the forest industry in keeping with the agreement with our American partners.
10. answered
    AfghanistanJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly confirms adherence to the 2011 parliamentary resolution without requests for extension.I was equally clear that we are acting according to the parliamentary resolution.
11. partly answered
    Omar KhadrJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). substantive question.Answer addresses assistance provided and legal status but does not confirm any diplomatic request for repatriation.In the meantime, of course, we are providing all assistance that we are required to provide to Mr. Khadr.
12. deflected
    Omar KhadrJack Layton (NDP) asked Stephen Harper (Conservative). loaded question.Answer restates prior points on charges and avoids addressing the call for a new direction or repatriation.I believe I have answered this question.
13. misdirected
    Public SafetyUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks the opposition's past record instead of addressing why legislation failed or current street violence.I wish the hon. member and his party had been more helpful in the last Parliament in getting the Tackling Violent Crime Act passed out of this Parliament.
14. misdirected
    Public SafetyUjjal Dosanjh (Liberal) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). loaded question.Answer insults the questioner and pivots to past legislative wins rather than responding to ongoing urban violence.that comes from the gang that could not shoot straight.
15. answered
    Chalk River Nuclear FacilityGeoff Regan (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). substantive question.Answer states the cause was identified, repair done, and confirms no safety impact from the leak.It was also discovered at the time what the cause of the leak was and the repair was undertaken.
16. deflected
    Chalk River Nuclear FacilityCarolyn Bennett (Liberal) asked Lisa Raitt (Conservative). loaded question.Answer claims facts are incorrect and lists general steps without confirming current isotope supply security.while I appreciate the vigour with which the hon. member has approached the question, I must say that her facts are incorrect.
17. answered
    Rail TransportationMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer directly addresses the question by detailing ongoing cooperative work and funding for the rail study.Three million dollars have been allocated and recently we have awarded a contract that will update a study done in 1994.
18. deflected
    Rail TransportationMr. Mario Laframboise (Bloc) asked John Baird (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids committing to the project by deferring any decision until after the study.this government will do the study first and make a decision once that study is complete.
19. deflected
    International CooperationMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.The answer provides budget statistics but does not explain how dropping countries from the list helps them.45% of CIDA's total budget goes to African countries and, in fact, we are on track to meeting our commitment to doubling aid to Africa a whole year ahead of the original commitment.
20. deflected
    International CooperationMs. Johanne Deschamps (Bloc) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.The answer sidesteps the trade interests premise and focuses on responsible spending and needs in the countries.we want to ensure that Canadian dollars are being used responsibly.
21. misdirected
    Automotive IndustryMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer diverts from the audit question to attack the opposition's critic assignment.I should note that the former auto critic was made the ag critic.
22. misdirected
    Automotive IndustryMs. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer avoids the leadership question by attacking the member's comments on provincial leaders.Why is the hon. member, when she talks about the wise heads at the head of this, being so down on Dalton McGuinty and Mike Ryan?
23. misdirected
    Automotive IndustryMr. Andrew Kania (Liberal) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer evades the subcommittee request by criticizing the members' absence from a prior committee meeting.Why were they not standing up for the people of Brampton then?
24. partly answered
    Automotive IndustryMr. Francis Valeriote (Liberal) asked Jim Flaherty (Conservative). substantive question.The answer addresses the credit facility by noting consultation and broader progress but does not commit to immediate creation.we actually believe that we should consult with the industry, which is what we are doing now, in order to craft the credit facility appropriately.
25. deflected
    PensionsMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). loaded question.Answer attacks NDP premise instead of addressing pension protection for GM workers.only the NDP would think that it is adequate or beneficial public policy to have the taxpayers of Canada save the pensions of one set of workers
26. partly answered
    Employment InsuranceMs. Chris Charlton (NDP) asked Diane Finley (Conservative). substantive question.Answer notes five-week extension in budget but pivots to criticize opposition voting record.In our budget we have included an extension of five weeks of regular benefits to help those who are most in need.
27. deflected
    Arts and CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). loaded question.Answer dismisses question as ridiculous and defers to future policy announcement without addressing unity claim.
28. deflected
    Arts and CultureMrs. Carole Lavallée (Bloc) asked James Moore (Conservative). substantive question.Answer defends overall spending and criticizes program efficiency rather than committing to restore funding.This was a program that had a $7 million budget, but it cost $5 million to deliver two million dollars' worth of benefits.
29. answered
    International CooperationMr. Glen Pearson (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). substantive question.Answer directly explains focus on greatest needs via bilateral, multilateral and NGO channels.our responsibility is to meet the greatest needs around the world and to do it in the most effective way.
30. partly answered
    International CooperationMs. Raymonde Folco (Liberal) asked Bev Oda (Conservative). loaded question.Answer cites overall Francophonie commitment and budget share but does not address specific country decisions.At present, 20% of CIDA's aid budget goes to the Francophonie.
31. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer mocks opposition interest and references coalitions instead of outlining anti-gang plan.I guess this is proof that miracles can happen.
32. misdirected
    Public SafetyMr. Don Davies (NDP) asked Rob Nicholson (Conservative). substantive question.Answer highlights member's inexperience and past lack of cooperation rather than engaging on strategy.the individual is new to this issue and he is certainly new to the House and I can appreciate that.
33. deflected
    Status of WomenAnita Neville (Liberal) asked Helena Guergis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer discusses funding increases without addressing whether the minister is lead on any specific issue.this government takes equality very seriously.
34. deflected
    Shawinigan Tax CentreMr. Jean-Yves Laforest (Bloc) asked Mr. Jacques Gourde (Conservative). substantive question.The answer states the agency is working on the problem but does not address inefficiency or job losses.The Canada Revenue Agency is working with community stakeholders to resolve this problem.
35. misdirected
    Mining IndustryMr. Glenn Thibeault (NDP) asked Tony Clement (Conservative). substantive question.The answer defends the government's record and attacks the NDP instead of addressing the seven-week gap.
36. partly answered
    Coast GuardGerry Byrne (Liberal) asked Christian Paradis (Conservative). substantive question.The answer explains the tenders did not meet the price and affirms the project will proceed.None of the initial tenders met the price set by the government.